China reports first use of terrestrial cable for sharing power between islands

The Hengtong Group terrestrial cable project in Zhoushan has achieved a historic milestone by completing China’s first terrestrial cable crossing between two islands. The 10 kV, one‑kilometer‑long cable now connects Zhoushan and Shangyuanshan Islands in Zhejiang Province, marking a major leap in the country’s island‑to‑island energy transmission technology. According to China Daily, traditional inter‑island power transmission in China relies on submarine cables. However, coastal regions […]

Gerdau reports commissioning done for heat-treatment facility in Midlothian, Texas

The Gerdau Midlothian heat‑treatment facility has begun full operations, marking a new milestone for Gerdau in advanced steel manufacturing. Located beside the company’s electric arc furnace steel mill in Midlothian, Texas, the facility boosts Gerdau’s production capacity and strengthens its position as an industry innovator. This new plant is the only facility in North America that can produce stretched and stress‑relieved A722 bars. These specialized […]

Rosendahl Nextrom upgrades its in-house technology laboratory with 2 new lines

The Rosendahl Nextrom technology center upgrade marks a major advancement in Rosendahl Nextrom’s cable manufacturing innovation. The company has added two new laboratory lines for LAN cable and fiber optic cable production at its headquarters in Austria. This improvement enhances in‑house research, testing, and customer collaboration for high‑performance cable solutions. The first of the two laboratory lines focuses on loose tube production. Designed for […]

Morgan-Koch to represent GMP-Slovakia’s steel reels/cable drums in North America

The Morgan-Koch GMP Slovakia partnership marks an exciting new chapter for both companies. Together, they are expanding access to advanced wire and cable equipment across North America. Morgan-Koch Corporation (morgan-koch.com) now officially represents GMP Slovakia (gmpslovakia.com), combining innovation, experience, and reliability for industrial customers. Through this partnership, Morgan-Koch now distributes GMP Slovakia’s specialized product lines, including steel reels, cable drums, take-apart […]

Ducab to supply 288 km of conductors for GEi renewable energy project in Iraq

The Ducab Group GE Renewable Energy partnership marks a significant milestone in regional power development. The Ducab Group (ducab.com), one of the UAE’s largest industrial manufacturers and energy solution providers, has partnered with GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions (www.gegridsolutions.com) to supply overhead conductors for a 288‑kilometer overhead line (OHL) project in Iraq. This initiative strengthens both companies’ roles in supporting sustainable and reliable […]