About Us
Finding You With Every Connection
Canare Corporation of America manufactures the best One-Stop Smart Solutions in Pro Audio and Video Cable, SMPTE HFO camera cable, 75 Ohm BNC, F, and RCA Connectors, Patchbays, Cable Reels, Snake Systems, Assemblies, Crimp Tools, and Cable Strippers. Canare is committed to empowering A/V professionals such as professional broadcast engineers, sound technicians, A/V facility integrators, design consultants, and many leading OEMs with innovative products. Meeting their growing needs is our priority, providing them with the highest quality products and service they can rely upon with proven reliability and unrivaled customer service.
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Mission
Innovative professional products for the A/V Industry today, creating stronger connections with people in tomorrow's world.
Vision
Committed to unparalleled smart-choice solutions.

Our Story
In 1970, Kimio Kawamoto founded Canare in Nagoya, Japan. He took the company name from the river nearby the office, named Kanare River. The company took a major growing-up with innovative microphone cable which is Hi-quality, low noise, variety of colors and smooth, in 1977. We are committed to empowering A/V professionals with information and innovative products. Meeting their growing needs is our priority, providing you with the highest quality and service.

1970 - Founded in Nagoya, Japan
1977 - Released Color Microphone Cable
1981 - Released Multichannel Star Quad Audio Snake Cable
1983 - Established Sales Company in California, USA.
1987 - Introduction of 75 Ohm BNC connector.
1989 - Released 75 Ohm Dual Video Jack.
1990 - Canare donated cherry trees in Balboa Park, Los Angeles City as friendship
1991 - Registered to an over-the-counter stock in the Japanese Securities Dealers Association.
1993 - Nano-tech Laboratory established.
1996 - Canare Electric Co., (Hong Kong) Ltd., established.
1999 - Canare Corporation of Korea, established.
2000 - Canare Headquarter certified ISO09001.
2001 - Canare Corporation of Taiwan, established.
2003 - Canare Electric Co., (Shanghai) Ltd., established.
2004 - Canare Headquarter ISO 14001 Certified
2004 - Canare Corporation of Tianjin, established.
2006 - Canare Listed on the Second and First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange.
2007 - Canare France S.A.S., established.
2008 - Canare Singapore Private LTD, established.