AFL Attains Certification to ISO 9001:2008

Spartanburg, SC – June 18, 2014 – AFL announces that the Quality Management System (QMS) of its Conductor Accessories Division has been certified to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. This is the first certification for AFL’s Conductor Accessories manufacturing facility and the 11th ISO 9001 certification for AFL. To maintain ISO certification, companies must pass a registered third-party recertification audit every three years and a yearly surveillance audit. AFL’s Conductor Accessories facility, which manufactures substation and rail products, was approved for ISO 9001:2008 Certification with zero findings on its initial audit.

AEI Compounds SX0620 provides safer, flexible solution for offshore and shipboard cables

AEI Compounds Limited UK, a leading supplier of polymer compounds for the International wire and cable industry, has announced the launch of its newly developed silane crosslinkable, oil resistant, halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) compound. SX0620 is a highly flexible, low smoke and fume sheathing compound for use in offshore, shipboard, industrial and railway cabling systems.

ADVARIS Cable MES 4.0 now certified by SAP

The company ADVARIS has recently received from SAP the certification “SAP Certified – Integration with SAP Applications” for its solution ADVARIS Cable MES 4.0. By awarding this certification, SAP confirms that the solution is integrable into the application SAP Supply Chain Management (SAP SCM) 5.1. For the system developer from Bruchsal, Germany this certificate represents a significant milestone in the integration of the ADVARIS Cable Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with SAP software. Length-based manufacturers can integrate ADVARIS Cable as a sector-specific production scheduling tool in SAP SCM. Commenting on the “bridge” that ADVARIS has now succeeded in building to the SAP software, CEO Dr. Manfred Moser says: “Users who in addition to our detailed planning tool also use the comprehensive functions of ADVARIS for shop floor control and production data capturing can realize a complete latest generation MES system in the SAP environment.”

AFL Launches Installation Video for FuseConnect SC and LC Connectors

Spartanburg, SC – June 2, 2014 – AFL released a new instructional video for AFL’s SC and LC FuseConnect connectors including step-by-step instructions that demonstrate the termination of a 3 mm SC FuseConnect connector using a Fujikura 70S fusion splicer.

AFL Associates Receive 2013 Fujikura President’s Award for LAZERMaster Technology

Spartanburg, SC – May 29, 2014 – Several AFL associates were awarded the 2013 Fujikura President’s Award for the LZM-100 LAZERMaster, the world’s first fully automated glass processing and splicing system that utilizes CO2 laser technology. An annual award provided by Fujikura, AFL’s parent company, this honor recognizes Fujikura group companies or departments for outstanding achievement in the development of new products or processes.

General Cable successfully completes the testing of Ultrol 60+ medium-voltage safety-related class 1E cables for Gen III+ and Gen II applications

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY, May 28, 2014 ― General Cable (NYSE: BGC) announced today that its ULTROL 60+ medium-voltage safety-related Class 1E 60-year-life cable has successfully completed third-party environmental qualification testing. With adherence to ASME NQA-1 and US NRC 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements, the completion of this extensive testing confirms conformance of ULTROL 60+ to advanced, passive GEN III+ and legacy 40-year reactor profiles.

Borealis drives strategic development projects with global OEMs

Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value-creating plastic solutions for the automotive industry, have worked closely with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to develop a new range of polypropylene (PP) materials that meet the designated “Alliance Specifications” (AS). These specifications have been defined in accordance with the Renault-Nissan product portfolio strategy with the aim to apply them globally on all new cars. This follows the trend of using a focused PP product portfolio on common global OEM platforms – such as the “Common Module Family” (CMF), the engineering architecture that covers Renault-Nissan Alliance vehicles for the global compact and large car segments – to bring the cost-performance ratio to the next level. Borealis and Borouge support these efforts with their cutting edge PP materials.

Silver Fox showcases its Fox-Flo cable labels at Infrarail 2014

Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, will be exhibiting its solutions for the rail industry at the 10th International Railway Infrastructure Exhibition (Infrarail 2014), which is being held at London’s Earl’s Court from 20th to 22nd May.

Siemens – Vision 2020

– Focus on growth fields along the electrification, automation and digitalization

– Acquisition of Rolls-Royce gas turbine and compressor business and public listing of audiology set the course

– New organization with flatter structures – Sector level eliminated

– Greater employee participation in company success – Siemens to make up to €400 million available annually depending on company performance

– Launch of share buyback of up to €4 billion upcoming

Alstom 2013/14 annual results

Between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014, Alstom booked €21.5 billion of orders, down 10% compared to last year. Sales, at €20.3 billion, showed a 4% organic growth compared to last year. Income from operations amounted to €1,424 million, down 3%, with a 7% operating margin. The net result decreased from €768* million in 2012/13 to €556 million, affected mainly by higher restructuring and financial charges as well as some specific write-offs and provisions. The free cash flow has been positive in the second half of 2013/14 with €340 million generated, after the €511 million outflow in the first half.