Taihan Cable holds launching ceremony for its new submarine cable laying vessel
South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution (TC&S) announced that on July 24, they held a launching ceremony for the 6,200-ton submarine cable laying vessel “Palos” at the Godeok Pier in the Asan National Industrial Complex, Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do, where their submarine cable factory is located. Per a report in KoreaITtimes.com, the Palos is the only offshore […]
Walsin Lihwa plans to build submarine power cable plant for offshore wind farms
Taiwan’s Walsin Lihwa plans to build what will be the first submarine power cable plant in Taiwan. Per an exclusive report in Nikkei Asia, Walsin Lihwa is teaming up with Denmark’s NKT Group via a joint venture called Walsin Energy Cable System. “We think it’s extremely critical to have a local supply of cables for […]
Madem Reels cites stunning ’green’ results due to inherent value of its forest properties
The Madem Reels Group reports that it has not only directly captured more carbon from the atmosphere than its emissions, it has done so to a level that far exceeds what most companies report for mitigating climate change. A press release said that per the findings of Brazil’s Ecofinance Negocios, which considers biogenic and fossil […]
Taihan holds official opening of new cable plant; reports 3 large U.S. cable projects
Taihan Cable & Solution (Taihan) announced the recent completion of the first step of its submarine cable plant 1 in the Godae district of the Asan National Industrial Complex in Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do in South Korea. A press release said that many notable executives from both Taihan and the Hoban Group—which bought the business previously known […]
LS Cable will supply cables for world’s 1st artificial energy island off coast of Belgium
South Korea’s LS Cable & System (LS C&S) will supply submarine cables worth approximately $207 million for the world’s first artificial energy island. A press release said that the landmark project, Princess Elisabeth Island, is being constructed by Belgian power company ELIA in the North Sea, about 45 km off the coast of Belgium. “It […]
Prysmian to expand plant in Finland
Prysmian is expanding its facilities at its production site for submarine cables in Kirkkonummi, Finland. A press release said that YIT, a Finnish construction and development company, will expand four hall buildings and build a new material warehouse in the area, covering an area of 26,000 sq m. The project, estimated to cost approximately €35 […]
SAMP Group acquisition of Cortinovis do Brasil firms its presence in Latin America
Italy’s SAMP Group reports that it has finalized its acquisition of Cortinovis do Brasil, an addition that will strengthen its global footprint in Latin American growth markets. A press release said that the deal strengthens its global presence in the strategic growth markets of Latin America and Brazil in particular. “SAMP thereby also broadens its […]
Vietnam plans fiber optic expansion with 10 more cables
Vietnam should triple the number of international fiber optic cables it has from five to 15 by the year 2030. A report at the website of Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) spells out ambitious plans for the future of the country’s optical fiber access. “The projected number of cables clearly defines the importance […]
Bekaert reports plans to expand wire-stranding capacity at its Van Buren plant
Bekaert Corporation announced that it will expand production of wire stranding at its Van Buren manufacturing facility in Alabama. Per the company and multiple wire stories, Bekaert is purchasing new manufacturing equipment for products used in the electrical grid and telecommunications industries. Bekaert Plant Manager Randy McClaren Jr., was cited as saying that the expansion […]
Southwire plans to expand its Cofer Technology Center for R&D initiatives
Southwire announced that it will expand the company’s Cofer Technology Center in Carrollton, Georgia A press release said the expansion will add approximately 50,000 sq ft to Southwire’s footprint and include a manufacturing line for production of R&D wire samples. The facility will have a focus on engineering with sustainable components, such as creating cable […]
