Meta plan called ‘Project Waterworth’ calls for laying the world’s longest subsea cable
Meta Unveils Project Waterworth, the World’s Longest Subsea Cable Meta Platforms Inc. plans to build Project Waterworth, a subsea cable system spanning more than 50,000 km of fiber to connect five continents. The company describes this as the world’s longest subsea cable initiative, designed to transform global digital infrastructure. As the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta already drives a large share […]
Tele-Fonika Kable signs letter of intent to collaborate on offshore wind farm in Poland
Tele-Fonika Kable and ARP Partner to Boost Offshore Wind Development in Poland Tele-Fonika Kable (TFK) and the Industrial Development Agency (ARP) of Poland signed a letter of intent on January 28, 2025, to strengthen cooperation in offshore wind energy (OWE). The partnership focuses on advanced cable manufacturing and the construction of a new cable-laying vessel to support offshore wind projects in the Baltic […]
More than a decade later, a long-time steel industry story in Italy continues to smolder
From Ilva to Acciaierie d’Italia Ilva began on Feb. 1, 1905, in Genoa as Società Industria Laminati Piani e Affini (ILVA), and grew into one of Italy’s leading steel producers. Its flagship Taranto steelworks, inaugurated in 1965, became Europe’s largest steel plant. At its 1970s peak, Taranto produced more than 17 million metric tons of steel per […]
Ducab Group reports cable sale to Senegal, adds to its long list of African customers
Ducab Expands into Senegal with 220 kV High-Voltage Cable Supply Ducab Group, a UAE-based end-to-end energy solutions provider and cable manufacturer, has expanded its footprint in Africa by supplying 220 kV high-voltage (HV) cables to Senegal for the first time. The milestone marks a significant step in Ducab’s African Growth Strategy and reflects the company’s continued commitment to supporting the continent’s […]
Italy’s Tratos Cavi has high expectations from its acquisition of Spain’s TELNET
Expanding Reach and Production in Fiber Optic Technology In December 2024, Tratos Cavi S.A. acquired Spain-based TELNET Fibre Optic S.L.U., a strategic move that reinforces Tratos’ leadership in the fiber optics sector across Europe. TELNET’s strong foundation in fiber optic technology aligns with Tratos’ commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainable growth. Major Gains in Capacity and Capability The […]