HFCL Expands into Europe with New Optical Fiber Cable Plant in Poland
HFCL Limited (HFCL) plans to expand into Europe by building a new optical fiber cable (OFC) manufacturing plant in Poland. This move strengthens HFCL’s position in global telecommunications and helps meet growing OFC demand across the U.K., Germany, Belgium, France, and Poland.
Strengthening Export Growth and Market Reach
HFCL aims to boost exports from 30% to 70% of its OFC revenue within the next four to five years. This new manufacturing base will help increase production scale and improve delivery efficiency.
Europe shows strong potential for fiber growth. Analysts project its OFC market will rise at a 4.5% CAGR through 2028, reaching 90 million fiber kilometers (mf km) in annual demand. Meanwhile, the FTTH Council expects 308 million homes across the EU to gain fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections by 2028—a goal arriving three to five years ahead of schedule. As a result, OFC demand continues to accelerate across Europe.
Why Poland Is the Strategic Choice
Poland offers favorable conditions for manufacturing expansion. The nation provides access to numerous European markets, cost-effective operations, and attractive government incentive programs. In addition, Poland’s advanced ports and infrastructure ensure easy trade routes across the continent. The availability of skilled labor at lower cost further supports HFCL’s decision to locate in the region.
Expanding Capacity and Reducing Transit Time
The Poland facility will start with a 3.25 mf km annual capacity, scalable up to 7 mf km. Backed by a $22 million investment, it will improve agility and reduce transit time by about six weeks. As a result, HFCL can respond more quickly to customer needs and increase order fulfillment across Europe. The new facility will operate under a stepdown subsidiary in Poland, managed by HFCL B.V.
Combined with its Indian facilities, HFCL will manage three modern plants producing 25 mf km annually, ensuring seamless global supply.
Supporting Europe’s Gigabit Future
Mahendra Nahata, Managing Director of HFCL, said the company’s European expansion aligns perfectly with Europe’s gigabit connectivity vision. “This new venture marks a major milestone in HFCL’s global journey,” he explained. “It demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality communication solutions worldwide.”
Through this initiative, HFCL solidifies its strategy to lead the global optical fiber industry and support the future of high-speed, sustainable networks.