Long Island's Snake Tray Celebrates 30 Years of American Manufacturing

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Snake Tray, a Long Island-based manufacturer of cable management, power distribution and enclosure systems, is celebrating 30 years in business. Founded in 1996 on a simple idea to improve installation efficiency in the datacom industry, the company has grown to earn over 35 patents and deliver integrated solutions to diverse industries worldwide. As it enters its fourth decade, Snake Tray continues to invest in new product development and expanded U.S. manufacturing capacity.

Why it matters

Snake Tray's story highlights the continued importance of American manufacturing, especially for critical infrastructure solutions. The company's focus on innovation, customer-centric design, and domestic production has allowed it to thrive over three decades of industry evolution and changing market demands.

The details

Snake Tray was founded by Roger Jette, who invented a flexible cable tray system that reduced time, labor, and material costs for datacom installations. The original 'snake-like' tray inspired the company's name and established its focus on contractor-friendly design. Over the years, Snake Tray has expanded its portfolio to include power distribution and enclosure systems, serving diverse industries such as government, construction, renewable energy, transit, education, data centers and healthcare.

• Snake Tray was founded in 1996.
• The company is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026.

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What’s next

As Snake Tray enters its fourth decade, the company plans to continue investing in new product development and expanding its U.S. manufacturing capacity to support evolving technologies and growing demand for American-made infrastructure solutions.