Taihan Cable & Solution Co. held a completion ceremony for its new Taihan Kuwait optical fiber plant on September 9. The facility sits in the Mina Abdullah Industrial Area, southeast of Kuwait City. This new location marks a major step in Taihan’s effort to expand across the Middle East cable market.
Advanced Manufacturing for the Middle East
According to Yonhap News, the 5,000-square-meter plant includes both manufacturing and testing equipment identical to those at Taihan’s Dangjin factory in South Korea. This ensures consistent production standards across facilities. Taihan completed the project in partnership with Rank General Trading and Contracting Co., a trusted local builder.
Now fully operational, Taihan Kuwait begins large-scale optical fiber production this month. With this addition, Taihan now operates seven plants worldwide — three in South Korea and one each in Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Vietnam, and Kuwait. Together, these sites strengthen the company’s ability to serve a fast-growing global market.
Strengthening Presence Across GCC Markets
During the completion ceremony, company leaders presented the details of the plant’s development and led facility tours. They also emphasized Taihan’s goal of leading the Kuwaiti optical cable market, which has long relied on imports.
Meanwhile, demand for optical cables in Kuwait continues to surge under the “New Kuwait 2035” national plan, which focuses on modernization and digital transformation. Therefore, Taihan aims not only to secure Kuwait’s market but also to expand into GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, where infrastructure growth remains strong.
Commitment to Global Competitiveness
Vice Chairman Song Jong Min stated that the new plant expands the company’s capacity to meet rising global demand. “By establishing production in Kuwait, following our Dangjin factory, we can respond quickly to regional needs,” he said. Moreover, Taihan plans to enhance national competitiveness by focusing on global expansion and localized production.
In short, the Taihan Kuwait optical fiber plant positions the company at the forefront of the Middle East’s rapidly developing telecommunications sector. With strong regional partnerships and innovative technology, Taihan continues to build its reputation as a global leader in high-performance cable manufacturing.