Marmon Aerospace & Defense rebrands; company’s new name is Marmon Defense
Marmon Aerospace & Defense has rebranded as Marmon Defense, aligning its identity with evolving U.S. defense and aerospace demands. Backed by Marmon Holdings, the company continues supplying mission-critical connectivity solutions, supported by recent investments in advanced manufacturing to serve military and national security applications without disruption to existing contracts.
JDR wins Middle East service contract
JDR, part of the TFKable Group, has secured a contract with Larsen & Toubro to test 14 subsea umbilical cables for Middle East offshore platforms. Managed from JDR’s U.K. service center, the project includes pre-deployment and integration testing, with full offshore technical support ensuring operational reliability.
LS Cable & System and subsidiary will lead turnkey submarine project for 1st time ever
LS Cable & System, with LS Marine Solution, will lead the turnkey execution of the JAKO submarine cable project, linking Japan and Korea with 260 km of optical cable. Backed by global tech giants, this initiative strengthens digital infrastructure in East Asia and marks a milestone for Korean telecom engineering.
Prysmian wins Dutch innovation challenge
Prysmian Group’s plug-and-play MV cable concept has won the Dutch “Quick & Simple Substation” challenge. Designed for rapid, scalable deployment, the prefabricated system accelerates substation installations—reducing labor demands and aligning with Europe’s grid expansion goals amid rising energy transition pressures. Initial implementation begins in the Netherlands.
LAPP acquires Brazilian manufacturer/distributor, its 2nd such recent addition
LAPP Group has acquired Brazil’s Eurocabos Materiais Elétricos, expanding its presence in Latin America’s growing connectivity sector. Operating under LAPP Brazil, the move complements LAPP’s strategic acquisitions, strengthening its foothold in industrial automation and reinforcing its commitment to emerging global markets.