Prysmian secures €300 million EIB financing to boost R&D through 2028
The European Investment Bank approved €300 million in financing for Prysmian to fund European R&D from 2025–2028. Prysmian has signed the first €200 million tranche to develop high-performance, low-emission cable solutions that improve power and telecom network reliability, resilience, security, and sustainability.
Qatar telecom Ooredoo plans $500M cable investment across Iraq, Oman and Turkey
Ooredoo Group will invest more than $500 million in new international cable projects that use Iraq, Oman and Turkey as key landing and transit hubs. The initiative will add terrestrial and subsea systems, reduce reliance on chokepoints, and improve latency and reliability for carriers, cloud providers and enterprises.
WCMA Annual Meeting Draws 120 Attendees, Names 2026 Officers and Honors Industry Leaders
WCMA hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 4 in Hartford, Connecticut. The event drew 120 attendees and featured economist Robert Fry. WCMA named 2026 officers, recognized Young Professionals, and announced 2026 Distinguished Career Award honorees. The awards dinner is set for April 25, 2026.
wire: the world’s leading trade fair for the wire & cable sector
wire 2026, the leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry, returns to Düsseldorf from April 13–17, 2026, with 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries. Highlights include the debut of World of Cables, live machine demos, and forums on hydrogen, e-mobility, and sustainable technologies.
Fastener business a big part of TriMas Corp. agreement to sell segment for $1.45 billion
TriMas Corp., based in the U.S., recently signed a definitive deal to sell its aerospace segment to an affiliate of Tinicum L.P. for $1.45 billion. As a result, the transaction marks a major strategic step as TriMas simplifies its portfolio and sharpens its focus on higher-growth businesses. Strategy shift and segment profile Over the past […]