Rosendahl Nextrom has acquired Windak Group, linking upstream extrusion and insulation systems with downstream coiling, spooling, and packaging automation. The move expands one-group solutions for wire and cable manufacturers and strengthens Knill Groupโs technology portfolio ahead of wire Dรผsseldorf.
Prysmian won a ยฃ2 billion contract to supply about 400 miles of 525 kV HVDC subsea and land cable for Eastern Green Link 4. The project will connect Scotland to Norfolk and support the U.K.โs expanding offshore wind and renewable transmission capacity. Construction could begin in 2029.
Prysmian has secured a โฌ550 million framework agreement with Enedis to supply medium-voltage cables for Franceโs power grid modernization. The contract supports domestic manufacturing, incorporates recycled materials, and aligns with both companiesโ sustainability targets as France accelerates its low-carbon energy transition.
Tele-Fonika Kable has launched a new R&D laboratory at its Myลlenice plant in Poland, expanding capabilities in material compounding, sealing integrity, and quality control. The facility will support advanced cable systems for offshore wind, heavy industry, and other demanding applications.
Tokamak Energy has acquired Ridgway Machines, a U.K. specialist in taping and winding machinery, to strengthen its high-temperature superconducting magnet business under TE Magnetics. The deal secures critical manufacturing expertise for fusion energy while expanding opportunities in medical, industrial, and research magnet systems.
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