Wire Journal Industry News
New hires, promotions and an obituary
Southwire and its supply-chain partners announced a wave of leadership changes, highlighted by Ganesh Ramaswamy succeeding Rich Stinson as president and CEO, new executive appointments across companies such as Rautomead, AFL, Tri Star Metals, Premix Group USA, Schlatter North America, REELEX, and Amphenol Network Solutions, and the passing of noted filtration expert James John Joseph Jr.
NE Chapter continues string of successful golf tournaments
The New England Chapter held its 31st annual golf outing at Tunxis Country Club with 143 players on a beautiful day. Lloyd & Bouvier’s team won with 15 under par, while participation and raffles boosted the chapter’s scholarship fund by nearly $4,000, making the event a spirited success.
new hire, promotions and an obit
Molex appointed Jim Foster as director of operations in South Grafton, Massachusetts, bringing over 30 years’ experience in cable manufacturing. Annelise Mackiewicz was named inside sales and marketing manager at Able Coil & Electronics. LindFast Solutions Group promoted Steven Dean to chief commercial officer and Mike Spencer to CEO. Heinrich Weiss, famed steel industry leader, has died.
NKT subsidiary in Slovakia is 1 of 11 cable makers part of an antitrust probe
NKT A/S, through its Czech unit NKT s.r.o., is under investigation by Slovak competition authorities for alleged collusion in the cable sector, which the company denies. The probe involves 11 cable makers and may lead to fines, with a decision expected in six to twelve months. NKT is also being reviewed by Czech regulators, with outcomes still pending.
Japanese government may subsidize cost for NEC to acquire 2 cable-laying vessels
NEC, a major Asian undersea cable group, could receive up to $500 million in Japanese government subsidies to purchase two specialized cable-laying ships, addressing national security and supply risks. The first vessel may launch by 2027, strengthening Japan’s digital infrastructure autonomy as global competition intensifies.
NEC chosen to supply cable for 8,900 km East Asian submarine cable system
NEC will build the 8,900-km AUG East submarine cable, linking Singapore and Japan with key Asian markets. Driven by surging AI-enabled traffic, the Singtel-led consortium—including AWS and Microsoft—plans completion by 2029. The high-count fiber system will deliver resilient, high-capacity infrastructure vital for East Asia’s digital growth.
