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July 29, 2014 When it comes to resiliency, utilities are taking many different paths. Some are raising substations to protect them from flooding. Others are replacing wood utility poles with metal ones, and others still are investing in state-of-the-art software and hardware that allows the grid to automatically isolate faults.......

Prysmian Group increases share in Estonian Keila Cables

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014June 23, 2015

July 9, 2014 Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, has finalised the acquisition of the remaining 34 per cent interest in AS Draka Keila Cables, thereby becoming the sole shareholder of this Estonian cable company, which joined the Group following the acquisition of......

New Shanghai office for METALUBE

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014July 13, 2021

June 25, 2014 Leading lubricants innovator and manufacturer, METALUBE, continues its global expansion by moving into new larger offices in Shanghai, China. A leading exporter, the company now has four offices in the Asia Pacific region – Shanghai and Dongguan, in China, Hong Kong along with an office in Kuala......

ArcelorMittal provides new continuous casting line format

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014July 13, 2021

August 25, 2014 ArcelorMittal continues its programme of investment in Duisburg. The group has invested around €200 million since 2010, including €135 million on the new wire rod mill alone. With this plant – the latest plant of its type in the world – the plant also has enough reserve......

General Cable to cut 1,000 jobs in restructuring

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014June 23, 2015

July 10, 2014 General Cable Corp. announced that it is implementing a restructuring programme that will shed 1,000 positions. The Highland Heights-based manufacturer estimates that the restructuring will save about $10 million beginning this year, with full $75 million in annual savings by 2016. The company announced in a news......

NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike merge to create a new leader in measurement solutions

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014July 13, 2021

July 2, 2014 NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike, both part of the Spectris family of companies and recognised global leaders in non-contacting measurement and control solutions, announced they have merged to create NDC Technologies. The combination strengthens the new company’s position in the marketplace by offering a more comprehensive......

Next generation extruded cable compound technology supports extra high voltage direct current transmission

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014July 13, 2021

August 21, 2014 Step-change innovation to provide increased efficiency and sustainability Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value-creating solutions for the wire and cable industry, announce a true step-change high voltage direct current (HVDC) innovation based on the Borlink technology platform. Developed in partnership with power and automation technology......

Sai Extrumech introduces triple layer extrusion line for building wire

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014July 13, 2021

August 30, 2014 Sai Extrumech Pvt. Ltd. has been developing its extrusion line technology for the last twelve years. Constant research and rigorous testing programmes have made Sai a world leader in the manufacture of precision extrusion line for mass production of high-quality plastic sheet. The combination of in-house testing......

SIKORA’s latest measuring devices for quality control

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014July 13, 2021

August 13, 2014 Highest quality control for various applications SIKORA’s measuring devices are based on the latest optical techniques and X-ray technologies. For the various applications and requirements in production, both technologies contribute significantly to the online quality control during cable production when being used individually or in optimum combination.......

EPEI’s wire and cable plant commences pilot production

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014June 23, 2015