Alcatel to supply subsea cable system to connect Sicily with Rome and Genoa
Italian carrier Unidata has chosen Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to supply a new subsea cable system, Unitirreno, that will connect Sicily with two cities on the Italian mainland, Rome and Genoa. A press release said that the project will be the first 24-fiber pair open cable system in the Mediterranean region. There will also be […]
LS C&S wins contract to supply export cables for U.K. offshore wind farm project
Vattenfall has awarded the export cable contract for the Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm in the U.K. to preferred supplier LS Cable & System (LS C&S). A press release said that LS C&S is part of a consortium with DEME Offshore that includes design, engineering, procurement, manufacturing and testing of around 180 km of High […]
Prysmian reports better carbon rating; subsidiary wins award for its green work
The Prysmian Group announced that it has seen its “B” rating improve to an “A-” in terms of its CDP (carbon disclosure project) ranking for a covered period (2021 versus 2019) the company saw its Scope 1 & 2 emissions decrease by more than 22%. A press release said that the improvements cited in its […]
WCMA draws good crowd for its annual luncheon meeting on Dec. 1 in Hartford
Wire & Cable Manufacturer’s Alliance, Inc. (WCMA) saw 120 members and guests take part in its annual luncheon meeting on Dec. 1, 2022, at the Downtown Hartford Marriott. A press release said that the event included a timely economic presentation, announcements about new leadership and programs, and a report about record donations to charity and […]
Leviton reports making major investment in solar energy at its plant in Glenrothes
Leviton announced that the company is making a £600,000 capital investment into solar energy at its U.K. manufacturing plant in Glenrothes. A press release said that the carbon-neutral plant, which serves as headquarters for Leviton Network Solutions EMEA, manufactures fiber optic and copper cabling and made-to-order pre-terminated cable assemblies. The investment is part of a […]