Tele-Fonika Cable Americas will invest $365 million to build its first U.S. cable manufacturing plant in Waller, Texas. Slated to begin operations in 2029, the facility will produce power, telecom, energy, and industrial cables, creating 75 jobs and expanding TFKable’s global manufacturing footprint.
Oceaneering International will expand cable capabilities at its Rosyth, Scotland plant, supported by a €465,000 Scottish Enterprise grant. The project focuses on qualifying subsea power cables for floating offshore wind, positioning the company to extend its subsea expertise into renewables while supporting jobs and advanced manufacturing in Scotland.
Amphenol announced two major acquisitions: CommScope’s $10.5 billion CCS business and Trexon for about $1 billion. The deals significantly expand Amphenol’s fiber-optic, broadband, and specialty cable offerings, positioning the company as one of the largest U.S. wire and cable manufacturers while reshaping the competitive landscape.
Explosions at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works killed two workers and injured 10, shutting down batteries 13 and 14 but leaving most operations intact. Now under Nippon Steel, the facility faces investigations and renewed scrutiny on safety while pledging modernization and support for its workforce and community.
Prysmian will supply 740 km of submarine fiber optic cable for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link, a key project under Hawaiʻi’s Connect Kākou initiative. The system, spanning six islands, will enhance broadband access with 24 fiber pairs, a 25-year design life, and environmentally sensitive installation methods.
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