Financial Case Study
Solving Problems for a Financial Institution's Trading Floor.
New York, NY
Project Details
A global financial institution aimed to expand its trading floor within a historic Manhattan building, presenting a unique challenge: integrating a modern, flexible telecommunications infrastructure into a space filled with architectural constraints.
The trading desks required frequent reconfiguration, but the preserved structure—ornate columns, rigid layouts, and limited cabling options—meant traditional solutions were off the table. The project demanded custom-designed infrastructure that could adapt to both the legacy of the building and the fast-paced needs of a trading environment.
To meet these demands, C&C Technology Group, in partnership with Legrand, deployed a suite of bespoke products. These included a custom flush-mount zone box retrofitted into historic columns, an underfloor relocatable copper jack box for plug-and-play mobility, a metal surface-mount desk box with color-coded Cat6 cables, and a repurposed fiber enclosure adapted for Cat6 zone cabling. Each product was engineered for flexibility, durability, and aesthetic harmony with the building’s legacy features—enabling rapid desk moves without rewiring and preserving architectural integrity.
C&C Tech's Role
C&C Technology Group played a pivotal role in the project’s success, bringing nearly four decades of experience in high-complexity infrastructure. Al Festa, a veteran in the field, led the charge with a reputation for solving the unsolvable.
The firm was specifically chosen by a consultant for its ability to navigate challenging environments and deliver tailored solutions that balance innovation with practicality. Their strategic partnership with Legrand allowed them to push the boundaries of customization without inflating costs.
From concept to execution, C&C managed the project with precision—delivering a future-proofed trading floor on time and within budget. Their solutions not only met the client’s immediate needs but also influenced Legrand’s product development, with several custom components now part of the manufacturer’s standard offerings. The result was a high-performance, modular infrastructure that honored the building’s legacy while enabling rapid growth and adaptability—cementing C&C’s reputation as a go-to partner for mission-critical infrastructure challenges.
Meet the Team
From principals to sales specialists, C&C’s team delivers integrated workplace tech across AV, ICT, security, and smart building. As a veteran manufacturer’s rep and advisor, they guide specs and link clients with top brands.
Al Festa
Principal Emeritus
Kristyn Ehrenfels
Inside Sales Support
Tom McCarthy
Director of Channel
Josh Mahan
Managing Principal
About C&C Technology Group
C&C Technology Group is a premier manufacturers’ rep and workplace-technology advisory founded in 1985, delivering integrated solutions across AV, ICT, security, smart buildings, and data centers. With 250+ years of combined team experience, we guide specification, design, and procurement while connecting clients to leading partners for modern offices and mission-critical facilities.
If you’re upgrading your workplace tech stack, contact us to plan, specify, and deliver the right end-to-end solution.
Our Partners
We partner with leading workplace technology manufacturers to deliver proven AV, ICT, security, and data-center solutions. As a premier manufacturer’s rep, we advise on specs and connect you with the right brands for your industry.
Our Solutions
We design and advise on integrated workplace technology—smart buildings, audiovisual, ICT/cabling, security, and data centers—tailored to your needs. From planning to procurement, our team guides end-to-end delivery to modernize offices and mission-critical facilities.
Unique solutions that transform workplaces into an intelligent, responsive environment.
