Ducab Group acquires Oman cable maker
Ducab Group has acquired Oman’s National Cable Factory (NCF) in Salalah, significantly enhancing its regional manufacturing capacity and export reach. The deal ties into broader UAE-Oman economic integration goals, supporting non-oil growth and innovation. NCF’s facility specializes in building and power cables, with plans for medium and high voltage capability, and serves both domestic and international markets. Ducab expects the move to boost output, increase exports, and strengthen supply chains across the Gulf and beyond.
Italian cable maker acquired by ICC Group, deal furthers plans to market to Americas
Cavel Srl., an Italian manufacturer of specialized coaxial, LAN/Ethernet, and video surveillance cables, has formally joined the Italian Cable Group (ICC). This strategic acquisition boosts ICC’s innovation and service capacity, integrating Cavel’s UL-certified, RoHS, and CE-marked products into ICC’s global supply network for power, utility, and specialty cable solutions across Europe and the Americas.
Cable deployment enters a key stage for record interconnector cable project
Deployment of Nexans’ XLPE cable for the Celtic Interconnector, which will become the world’s longest subsea XLPE interconnector at 575 km, has entered a crucial installation phase with completion now targeted for 2028. The €1.6 billion project directly links the Irish and French grids and is recognized as a Project of Common Interest by the EU. Land and sea works, including converter station construction and cable burial, are well underway, though commissioning was delayed from 2027 to 2028 due to the scale and complexity of marine cable-laying and system integration. The project will enable Ireland’s first direct energy exchange with Europe, supporting 700 MW capacity to power about 450,000 homes and enhancing renewable energy integration. More than €530 million was provided through EU grants for this strategic energy venture.
Ridgway Machines bought by a relatively new U.K. fusion technology company
TE Magnetics, a fusion technology firm under Tokamak Energy, acquired Ridgway Machines in September 2025 to accelerate high temperature superconductor (HTS) manufacturing in the UK. Ridgway, a Leicester-based pioneer in winding and insulating superconducting magnets and cables, will continue to operate as a subsidiary, retaining its staff and facility. The combined expertise will scale advanced UK production of HTS products for diverse applications in energy, science, and transportation, supporting global ambitions for fusion and electrification.
Assets of George A. Mitchell bought
Taylor-Winfield Technologies, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of George A. Mitchell Company (GMC), headquartered in Ohio. The acquisition includes GMC’s reputable push pointers, end forming machines, and tooling for tube, pipe, and wire rod preparation. Taylor-Winfield plans to maintain service and support for Mitchell’s installed base while expanding its offerings for the wire and cable, tube, and pipe industries. The move strengthens both legacy and innovation in industrial manufacturing.