Superior Essex reports agreement to acquire Germany ‘s Lacroix + Kress GmbH
Superior Essex Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase Lacroix + Kress GmbH, a leading oxygen-free copper (OFC) drawing manufacturer in Europe, from Mutares SE & Co. KG. A press release said that the strategic acquisition further solidifies a commitment by Superior Essex to the growing EV market. OFC, it noted, is a key component […]
Messe Düsseldorf reports new Turkey event; 1st time offer for wire 2024 exhibitors
Messe Düsseldorf, the world’s largest organizer of trade events for the wire and cable industry, announced a new investment that will see it be active in Turkey as well as an offer for 2024 wire Düsseldorf exhibitors. A press release said that on May 24-27, 2023, Messe Düsseldorf will hold two new trade fairs—wire Eurasia […]
SMI cancels 2023 event, reports an agreement has been reached with CASMI to combine their events for 2024
The executive committee of the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI) announced that it has canceled its Metal Engineering eXpo event, which had been scheduled for Sept. 12-14, 2023, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. A press release said that SMI has entered into an agreement with the Chicago Association of Spring […]
Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to supply cable linking Guatemala and U.S.
América Móvil and Telxius announced that they will deploy a new subsea cable linking Guatemala and the United States that will be supplied by ASN. An announcement said that the cable, named “AMX3” by América Móvil and “Tikal” by Telxius, will be a high-capacity undersea cable that connects Puerto Barrios in Guatemala with Boca Raton […]
Taihan announces HVDC advance
South Korea’s Taihan recently announced that it has completed the development of a 500kV LCC (Line Commutated Converter) XLPE HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) land cable system and obtained internationally accredited certification. A press release said that 500 kV is the highest voltage for deployed LCC XLPE HVDC cable systems. Taihan is the first South […]