Prysmian to Strengthen its Presence in the Middle East Region

February 5, 2010

Friday, Feb 05, 2010

The leading worldwide player in the cable industry will play a major role at the coming “Middle East Electricity” exhibition in Dubai (Feb. 9-11th) by presenting its new strategy, organization and whole range of energy and telecom cables
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Ducab expands plans for National Development Program in 2010

February 4, 2010

Company begins spring hiring campaign at Tawdheef Recruitment Show in Abu Dhabi by targeting individuals keen on developing their skills set through on-the-job training

Following a series of recent expansions within the GCC market, Ducab—the leading manufacturer of high-quality power cables in the Middle East—announces a major extension of its National Development Program (NDP) at the Tawdheef 2010 Recruitment Show, hosted at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from Feb. 2 – 4.   According to Mr. Mansour Al Jedayeh, Manager of the NDP and one of the leaders of Ducab’s delegation at Tawdheef, only about 50% of Ducab’s hires for 2010 will come from the engineering field. The rest will be part of the corporate operations at Ducab, and the company is looking specifically for fresh graduates with a background in supply-chain management, IT services, marketing and business development.   

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Superior Essex selects EKA for its risk management operations in North America, Europe and Asia

February 3, 2010

Eka Software, the leading provider of commodity trading and risk management software, announced today that Superior Essex has selected Eka for its risk management activities for its operations across North America and Europe.

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Hendrix Wire and Cable completes Clark Energy Stanton project

February 3, 2010

Hendrix Wire & Cable, a provider of high quality overhead and underground power distribution products, announces the completion of a project for Clark Energy Cooperative, a non-profit electric utility headquartered in Winchester, Ky.

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Tele-Fonika Announces Framework Agreement with TP SA

February 3, 2010

Tele-Fonika KABLE has signed a “Framework Agreement for Supply of Telecommunication Cables for the Needs of Telekomunikacja Polska S.A.” The agreement was concluded for an unlimited period of time.
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Schneider Electric reinforces its position in complete automation solutions in the Middle East

February 1, 2010

Schneider Electric announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Cimac, the leading systems integrator for industrial automation solutions in the Middle East Gulf region.

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RS Introduces EcoWire – The Environmentally-Friendly Hook-Up Wire from Alpha Wire

February 1, 2010

Non-halogenic, lighter, tougher and more durable than PVC, UL-approved EcoWire helps manufacturers meet WEEE requirements

RS Components, the leading distributor of electronic, electro-mechanical and industrial products, today announced the introduction of Alpha Wire’s new environmentally-friendly hook-up wire, EcoWire™.

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Dow Europe GmbH Announces Price Increase for Wire and Cable Products in India, Middle East and Africa

February 1, 2010

Dow Europe GmbH is announcing a price increase of up to U.S. $200 per metric ton for its wire and cable products across India, Middle East and Africa. This increase will be of immediate effect, or as contract terms allow.

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Optical Cable Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results

February 1, 2010

Optical Cable Corporation (NASDAQ:OCCF) (“OCC”) today announced financial results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended October 31, 2009.

Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results

OCC’s consolidated net sales for fiscal year 2009 decreased 4.0% to $58.6 million from $61.0 million for fiscal year 2008. The Company believes that the decline in net sales is primarily attributable to the global economic recession. The sale of enterprise connectivity products, which were consolidated for the full year, added $13.0 million to OCC’s consolidated net sales during fiscal year 2009. These products, which were consolidated for only five months during fiscal year 2008 after the May 30, 2008 acquisition of SMP Data Communications, added $8.0 million to OCC’s consolidated net sales during fiscal year 2008.

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CoilBoss™ Retractile Cords from Northwire Technical Cable help fire department respond to emergencies

January 29, 2010

When the Osceola (Wisconsin) Fire Department needs to spring into action, it does so more quickly and safely with an innovative CoilBoss Retractile Cord from Northwire, Inc., Technical Cable. Each of the six vehicles in the department’s fleet is outfitted with a CoilBoss Retractile power cord that is mounted to the ceiling and plugs into the vehicle when parked in the fire station. With an extended length of 15 feet (4.57 m), it ensures the vehicle remains fully charged. When a vehicle’s engine starts, the automatic ejection device detaches the coil cord, which retracts safely upward 3 feet (0.91 m) and away from nearby vehicles.

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