IWG acquires Hussey Copper


International Wire Group Holdings Inc. (IWG), one of the largest manufacturers of copper wire in the United States, announced the acquisition of Hussey Copper, a Pennsylvania-based producer of copper products for industrial and infrastructure…
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U.K. wire manufacturer plans to open its 1st U.S. production plant in Virginia


WB Alloys, a U.K.-based wire alloy manufacturer, has announced plans to establish its first U.S. production facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion. The plant, located in Virginia, represents a $6.6 million…
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Chinese company completes previously announced deal for Germany’s Leoni AG


Chinese electronics giant Luxshare-ICT has officially acquired German cable and wiring systems specialist Leoni AG, finalizing a transaction first announced last year. A press release from Leoni AG said that the partnership between Luxshare-ICT and…
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U.K. manufacturer of knitted wire mesh invests in its Indian plant near New Delhi


KnitMesh Technologies, a U.K. manufacturer of knitted wire mesh solutions, reports that it has made a major investment at its manufacturing facility near New Delhi, India that it opened in 2023. Per the company, the site has recently commissioned…
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Taihan Cable reports it will establish its 1st extra-high voltage cable plant in Vietnam


Taihan Cable & Solution Co. announced August 13 that its wholly owned Vietnamese subsidiary, Taihan Vina, will invest approximately $54 million to establish Vietnam’s first 400kV-class extra-high voltage (EHV) cable production facility. A press…
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Prysmian awarded framework agreement from Terna to improve the Italian power grid


Prysmian reports that it has been awarded a framework agreement with Italy’s Terna—which is responsible for the management, maintenance and development of the country’s high-voltage electricity grid—to support the strengthening of the Italian power…
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LS Cable & System unit signs pact that calls for it to add to its 2 plants in Vietnam


LS Eco Energy Ltd. (LSEE), part of LS Cable & System, signed a Joint Development Agreement with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) during the Vietnam–Korea Economic Forum on August 12 in Seoul. A press release said that the agreement…
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SAMP relocating its headquarters in Italy early next year to a new, larger facility


Italy’s SAMP announced that the company plans to complete its headquarters relocation by March 2026 to a larger facility in Quarto Inferiore, Granarolo dell’Emilia. A press release said that the new site, spanning 12,000 sq m, “represents a pivotal…
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Prysmian chosen to be fiber optic cable supplier for multi-island Hawaii project


Prysmian has secured a contract to supply approximately 740 km of submarine fiber optic cable for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) project, a cornerstone infrastructure initiative designed to deliver equitable broadband access across all six…
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Aug. 11 explosion at U.S. Steel plant in Clairton kills 2, most operations continue


A series of explosions at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works on Monday, Aug. 11, killed two workers and injured 10, shutting down part of the vast facility but leaving most operations intact. According to updated reports and company statements, the…
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Amphenol follows up buy of CommScope unit with a 2nd cable manufacturer deal


On August 4, Amphenol Corporation announced it would acquire CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business for $10.5 billion. It didn’t take long for the company to follow up with a second announcement. An Aug. 18 press release said…
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U.S. company wins R&D grant to pursue new products for its cable plant in Scotland


U.S.-based Oceaneering International Inc. hopes to expand the scope of cable production at its existing plant in Rosyth, Scotland, a development that reflects a larger industry trend: established manufacturers adapting their operations to address new…
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