Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, has been awarded a major contract by Lincs Wind Farm Limited to supply the medium voltage submarine array cables and associated accessories for the 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm to be constructed off the east coast of England. The order further extends Nexans’ involvement in the Lincs wind farm project, as it follows the contract awarded by Centrica in November 2009 to supply the HV submarine power export cables.
Nexans to supply submarine array cables for Lincs offshore wind farm off the east coast of England
June 30, 2010
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Draka Communications Americas announces MDU/MTU cable offering
June 30, 2010Draka Communications Americas has introduced a new line of fiber cables designed for FTTH installation inside residential multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and commercial multi-tenant units (MTUs). This riser-rated product is available in color-coded 6-fiber or 12-fiber units and is intended for use with the wall-mounted conduit systems typically found in residential hallways or office corridors.
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Ducab hosts Abu Dhabi Networking Event for key clients from UAE construction and utilities sector
June 29, 2010Ducab, the manufacturer of power cables in the Middle East, welcomed more than 250 professionals from across the UAE construction and energy industries to ‘Abu Dhabi Connected’, a networking event taking place yesterday, June 27th, at the Yas Island Rotana Hotel to encourage discussions about ways in which UAE companies can meet the energy demands of an ever growing—and diversifying—construction industry.
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Houston Wire & Cable Company Completes Acquisition of Southwest Wire Rope and Southern Wire
June 29, 2010Houston Wire & Cable Company /quotes/comstock/15*!hwcc/quotes/nls/hwcc (HWCC 11.62, -0.08, -0.68%) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Southwest Wire Rope LP, a supplier of custom fabricated lifting equipment and Southern Wire, LLC, a supplier of industrial wire rope and related hardware.
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Egypt to seek tenders for Gulf of Suez windfarm
June 28, 2010Egypt will launch within days a tender compeition to choose firms to build a 1,000 mega-watt wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, its electricity minister said.
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Ziemek to Join Fushi Copperweld in Lead Technical Role
June 28, 2010Fushi Copperweld Inc. (Nasdaq:FSIN) today announced the appointment of Gerhard Ziemek, Ph.D, as Director of Special Projects. Fushi Copperweld is the leading global manufacturer and innovator of copper-clad bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, transportation and other electrical applications. Dr. Ziemek will lead Fushi Copperweld’s global research, development and bimetallic product engineering efforts, effective July 1, 2010.
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Wragge & Co advises HSBC on £70 million loan to JDR Cable Systems
June 25, 2010Wragge & Co’s Banking & Finance team has advised HSBC Bank plc on its £70 million term and revolving credit facility to undersea power cable manufacturer JDR Cable Systems.
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Eutex International Announces New Ships/Marine Electrical Cable – Euflex
June 25, 2010Eutex Group – (Eutex International, Inc.) , a specialist distributor of quality IEC Electrical Cable and Hazardous Area Products, today introduced “Euflex” Shipboard Cable to the marketplace.
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Morgan Hired For Korea Wire Plant Project
June 23, 2010Morgan Construction, a Siemens VAI business, has been hired as a subcontractor on a project to build a new production line for the oldest cable manufacturer in Korea.
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Draka’s Firetuf range of 0HLS halogen-free fire performance cables rebranded as the FT range
June 23, 2010Draka UK has rebranded its Firetuf range of 0HLS halogen-free fire performance cables. The range, which comprises nine cable designs, is used extensively for critical life and asset safety installations such as fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, CCTV and transmission circuits, and has been rebranded as the FT range.
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