New cable manufacturing plant in Central Asia signals supply chain shift
A new Uzbek-Tajik joint venture, Osiyo Kabellari, will produce copper and aluminum wire in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region. Backed by $10 million in private investment, the plant targets 15,000 tons of copper output annually, creates 100 jobs, and strengthens Central Asia’s role in global manufacturing supply chains.
U.K. wire manufacturer plans to open its 1st U.S. production plant in Virginia
WB Alloys will open its first U.S. facility in Danville, Virginia, investing $6.6 million and creating 30 jobs. The plant will support the U.S. Navy and defense sector while strengthening ties to advanced manufacturing partners, marking a key step in the company’s international expansion.
IWG acquires Hussey Copper
International Wire Group Holdings Inc. has acquired Hussey Copper, uniting two established copper manufacturers. The deal strengthens IWG’s North American market presence, adding Hussey’s bus bar, sheet, and plate expertise to IWG’s broad portfolio of bare, plated, and engineered wire products serving infrastructure, automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets.
NEC chosen to supply cable for 8,900 km East Asian submarine cable system
NEC will build the 8,900-km AUG East submarine cable, linking Singapore and Japan with key Asian markets. Driven by surging AI-enabled traffic, the Singtel-led consortium—including AWS and Microsoft—plans completion by 2029. The high-count fiber system will deliver resilient, high-capacity infrastructure vital for East Asia’s digital growth.
SubCom chosen to supply 800 km of cable to extend existing Bahrain cable system
Beyon has selected SubCom to supply the 800-km Khaleej North submarine cable system, expanding Bahrain’s Al Khaleej Cable to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq. Integrated with SEA-ME-WE 6, the project will enhance regional connectivity, boosting capacity, resilience, and data exchange to support Gulf digital economy growth.