Universal Cables Limited has signed a manufacturing agreement with TS Conductor to produce advanced HTLS conductors in India. The partnership supports higher-capacity power transmission by enabling utilities to upgrade existing lines with low-sag, high-temperature conductors tailored for growing grid demand.
Hexatronic has announced restructuring actions across its fiber business, including closing its Weterings Plastics plant in the Netherlands and delaying fiber cable production at its South Carolina facility until 2027. The move supports cost savings, production consolidation, and a strategic shift toward higher-margin fiber market segments.
MFG Partners has sold AZ Wire & Cable to LindFast Solutions Group, adding wire and cable distribution to LindFastโs industrial supply platform. Founded in 1988, AZ provides value-added services and operates nationwide, supporting OEM and industrial customers across multiple end markets.
LAPP Finalizes Its Largest Acquisition The LAPP Group JJโLAPP acquisition marks a major milestone for the company. LAPP Group has acquired the remaining 50% stake in JJโLAPP, ending its 20โyear joint venture with Jebsen & Jessen
Nexans has agreed to sell its Autoelectric wiring harness business to Motherson for โฌ207 million, marking the final step in its shift to a pure electrification strategy. The deal expands Mothersonโs global wiring harness footprint while allowing Nexans to focus on low-carbon energy systems.
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