Prysmian chosen to be fiber optic cable supplier for multi-island Hawaii project
Prysmian will supply 740 km of submarine fiber optic cable for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link, a key project under Hawaiʻi’s Connect Kākou initiative. The system, spanning six islands, will enhance broadband access with 24 fiber pairs, a 25-year design life, and environmentally sensitive installation methods.
SAMP relocating its headquarters in Italy early next year to a new, larger facility
SAMP will relocate its headquarters to Quarto Inferiore by March 2026, expanding production capacity by 30% and consolidating Italian operations. The move strengthens customer service through global service centers and underscores the company’s strategy to enhance efficiency, innovation, and international support across key markets.
LS Cable & System unit signs pact that calls for it to add to its 2 plants in Vietnam
LS Eco Energy and PTSC have signed a joint development agreement to build a high-voltage AC/DC cable plant in Vietnam, addressing global HVDC cable shortages. Backed by LS Cable & System and PetroVietnam, the project will bolster renewable infrastructure and position Vietnam as a regional export hub.
Prysmian awarded framework agreement from Terna to improve the Italian power grid
Prysmian has secured a three-year, €382.5 million framework agreement with Terna to supply and maintain high-voltage HVAC cables for Italy’s transmission grid. The project supports the European Green Deal, with production centered at Prysmian’s expanded Pignataro Maggiore facility in Campania.
Taihan Cable reports it will establish its 1st extra-high voltage cable plant in Vietnam
Taihan Cable & Solution will invest $54 million to build Vietnam’s first 400kV-class EHV cable plant in Dong Nai Province. Scheduled to open in 2027, the facility will meet Vietnam’s fast-growing power demand and support exports to Europe, North America, and Oceania, advancing Taihan’s global expansion strategy.