Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed break ground for new Ducab High Voltage Factory

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, UAE Prime Minister and Vice-President, and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Chairman of the Higher Corporation of Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp), and H.H. Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, broke ground for Ducab’s new High Voltage Factory, in a ceremony held today (November 24th ) at the Ducab head office and factory in Jebel Ali.

Nexans develops specialized cable for sensors monitoring landslide risk areas

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009
Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, has developed a new specialized cable to provide a high-performance, reliable, easy to install and low environmental impact method of connection for a new generation of sensors that will provide an early warning system for areas of the world at risk of landslides.

Prysmian: first order in China in the strategic sector of EHV power interconnections. New investments in the country

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009
Prysmian, worldwide leading player in the energy and telecommunications cable industry, has been awarded a strategic contract in the sector of Extra High Voltage power transmission links in China. The Group will provide Anhui Xiangshuijian Pumped Storage Co. Ltd, a China State Grid affiliate company, a 500 kV underground cable system. The project completion is due by January 2011 and will be a significant step for Prysmian to provide the Chinese market with technology developed locally.

With the purpose of a further strengthening in China in the growing sector of Extra High Voltage cable systems, Prysmian has also planned a further € 20 million investment to increase the production capacity in the Baoying manufacturing unit. The plant will be enlarged with the building of a new vertical tower for the production of extruded cables through VCV (Vertical Continuous Vulcanization) process, one of the ultimate technologies. The Baoying plant had already been enhanced in 2008 with an investment of approximately € 10 million and will become one of the most advanced cable factories in the country, when the second phase is completed.

To witness the commitment to strengthen the Italian presence in China in sectors with the most advanced level of technology and added value, the Italy-China Association chaired by Cesare Romiti has entrusted Prysmian with the China Award 2009 as “best Italian technology example in China.” The award ceremony will take place tonight in Milan during an official event with the presence of the People’s Chinese Republic Ambassador in Italy, Sun Yuxi.

More specifically the new contract includes the supply and installation of a cable system consisting of 2,370 meters of extruded insulation (XLPE) 500 kV cables and 12 sets of GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) sealing-ends. The system will link the underground and ground Gas Insulated Switchgears in the Xiangshuijian hydroelectric power plant, located in the Anhui Province, between Nanjing and Shanghai, which has a total capacity of 1,000 MW.

“The value of this contract is for several million dollar but it is very strategic also because it opens the top end of the market characterized by a higher content of technology and we are investing in this field” says Paolo Bazzoni, CEO of Prysmian China. “China represents approximately 20% of the worldwide cable market, with growth expectations higher than the average. Recently, the Chinese Government has announced the construction of approximately 26,000 kilometers of new power lines and Prysmian is ready to seize these opportunities of development, thanks to the local investments made in recent years in terms of both technology and products as well as production capacity and human resources development.”

Prysmian in China

The Prysmian Group ranks among the top Italian multinational groups in China, with a turnover of around € 150 million in 2008. Headquartered in Beijing, with 5 manufacturing plants located in Tianjin (special cables for industrial applications), Baoying (Extra High Voltage and High Voltage cables and systems), Wuxi (fiber optic and copper cables for telecommunications) and Shanghai (network components), Prysmian currently employs more than 1,000 people in the country.

Prysmian
A leading player in the industry of high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunication, the Prysmian Group is a truly global company with sales exceeding Euro 5 billion in 2008 and a strong position in higher value-added market segments. With its two businesses, Energy Cables & Systems (submarine and underground cables for power transmission and distribution, for industrial applications and for the distribution of electricity to residential and commercial buildings) and Telecom Cables & Systems (optical cables and fibres and copper cables for video, data and voice transmission), Prysmian boasts a global presence with subsidiaries in 38 countries, 53 plants in 21 countries, 7 Research & Development Centres in Europe, USA and South America, and about 12,000 employees. Specialising in the development of products and services designed to meet customers’ specific requirements, Prysmian’s key strengths include: a focus on Research & Development, the capacity to innovate products and production processes, and the use of advanced proprietary technologies. Prysmian is listed at the Milan Stock Exchange in the Blue Chip index.

Nexans launches MOTIONLINE™ for automation cable solutions

Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009
Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, has launched MOTIONLINE™ as its new brand identity that reflects the dynamic capabilities of its comprehensive family of cable solutions targeted at demanding automation installations where cables are in motion. The new brand makes its debut at SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2009, the exhibition for electric automation. Visitors to the Nexans stand (booth 5-324) are invited to see how MOTIONLINE™ control and power cables deliver high-performance and total reliability across a broad spectrum of chain, bus, sensor, robotic and control applications – even under the extreme dynamic loads experienced at operating speeds reaching 300 meters per minute..

Dow Wire and Cable Price Increase Announced

Monday, Nov 23, 2009
The Dow Wire and Cable Business will adjust the net pricing of its products, effective January 1, 2010. This action is driven by a combination of critical industry fundamentals, among them, increased crude oil volatility, and the increasing costs of basic raw materials.

Alcan Cable hosts opening ceremony for its Tianjin aluminium alloy cable manufacturing plant

Thursday, Nov 19, 2009
Alcan Cable, part of Alcan Engineered Products – a business unit of Rio Tinto – hosted a grand opening ceremony today for its recently commissioned aluminium alloy cable manufacturing facility located in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China. Attending the ceremony were prominent Chinese government officials and Alcan Cable Management.

Brady Worldwide, Inc. Releases New LabelMark 5 Label Design Software

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009
Brady Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: BRC) announced today the release of its latest version of LabelMark™ Label Design Software. With label design wizards, single-click importing, and complete integration with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD applications, LabelMark 5 Software is a time-saving solution for designing, editing and printing high performance labels.

Cable Manufacturers and Distributors in the Netherlands

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Draka Kabel B.V.
Van Oord Offshore b.v.
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JDR Cable Systems BV
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Cabelte – Cabos Eléctricos e Telefónicos, SA
BV Twentsche Kabelfabriek
Berk-Tek
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Olex wins $43 million contract for desal plant

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009
A Melbourne company has been awarded a $43 million deal to supply power cable to the state’s controversial desalination plant at Wonthaggi, south-east of the state capital.

Brad® PLC/PAC Communication Modules from Molex Are Now Supported Within Integrated Architecture Builder

Monday, Nov 16, 2009
Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) announces its Brad® PLC/PAC communication modules for the ControlLogix* and SLC* 500 systems are now supported within Rockwell Automation�s Integrated Architecture* Builder (IAB).
“System designers can now specify Brad modules as they define the automation system bill of material (BOM) using IAB,” Michael Frayne, product manager, network interfaces, Molex Incorporated. “We wanted to ensure our customers could create a complete automation system BOM with communication modules to save them time and money.”