InnoVites, based in the Netherlands, was named โWire & Cable Digital Transformation Leader of the Year 2025โ at the Global Business Awards. The company earned this honor for its CableERP and cableCORE MES platforms, which empower wire and cable manufacturers to modernize operations, drive efficiency, and boost agility across the supply chain.
Premix Group, a Finnish leader in electrically conductive plastics, opened a new manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina, in 2025, enabled by a $79 million U.S. government contract. The state-of-the-art plant enhances domestic supply of advanced PE and PP compounds needed for critical diagnostics and electrostatic protection, reducing U.S. dependence on overseas suppliers.
The Wire & Cable Manufacturers Alliance (WCMA) will hold its Annual Membership luncheon meeting on December 4, 2025, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. The event features keynote speaker Robert Fry, networking sessions, young professional panels, and a Toys for Tots charity drive, with discounted lodging available for attendees who register by November 28.
NKT A/S, through its Czech unit NKT s.r.o., is under investigation by Slovak competition authorities for alleged collusion in the cable sector, which the company denies. The probe involves 11 cable makers and may lead to fines, with a decision expected in six to twelve months. NKT is also being reviewed by Czech regulators, with outcomes still pending.
NEC, a major Asian undersea cable group, could receive up to $500 million in Japanese government subsidies to purchase two specialized cable-laying ships, addressing national security and supply risks. The first vessel may launch by 2027, strengthening Japan’s digital infrastructure autonomy as global competition intensifies.
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