Italy’s SAMP announced that the company plans to complete its headquarters relocation by March 2026 to a larger facility in Quarto Inferiore, Granarolo dell’Emilia.

A press release said that the new site, spanning 12,000 sq m, “represents a pivotal investment in SAMP’s international strategy, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, innovation capabilities, and customer proximity.” The plant will offer the OEM wire and cable equipment manufacturer a 30% increase in production space and allow consolidation of all Italian operations under one roof, fostering stronger interdepartmental collaboration and enabling a more agile response to market demands.

Central to this transformation is the revamped Customer Service structure, now strengthened with the creation of dedicated Service Centers worldwide. The centers help customers avoid unnecessary costs and can serve local markets more effectively by hiring local personnel and establishing regional hubs, such as those already operating, which are capable of providing tailored service and immediate support. These hubs are strategically developed to ensure close contact with customers for revamping activities, technical services and ongoing support.

While the headquarters relocates, SAMP’s global footprint remains firmly established. With active manufacturing facilities in Brazil and China and a solid commercial presence in the U.S., SAMP continues to strengthen its international operations to better serve a growing global customer base. “This strategic expansion reflects SAMP’s commitment to delivering high-performance solutions, tailored services, and faster support across borders, paving the way for the next phase of global industrial excellence.”

Prysmian has secured a contract to supply approximately 740 km of submarine fiber optic cable for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) project, a cornerstone infrastructure initiative designed to deliver equitable broadband access across all six main Hawaiian islands by late 2026.

A press release said that the HIFL cable system represents a critical component of the Hawaiʻi’s Connect Kākou initiative to provide reliable broadband service to all residents, businesses, educational institutions and government facilities. The submarine cable system will span approximately 416 miles of seabed between islands, with cables ranging from 1.1 in. in diameter in shallower waters to about 0.6 in. at maximum depths. The installation will connect cable landing sites on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island.

Each cable landing site will employ horizontal directional drilling to traverse underneath shorelines to offshore connection points, minimizing environmental impact while ensuring secure cable placement. The system design incorporates 24 fiber pairs with a 25-year operational life expectancy.

A series of explosions at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works on Monday, Aug. 11, killed two workers and injured 10, shutting down part of the vast facility but leaving most operations intact.

According to updated reports and company statements, the Clairton plant—North America’s largest coke facility and now a central part of Nippon Steel’s U.S. operations after its $15 billion acquisition—remains a critical supplier to U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, and other downstream manufacturing, including wire rod lines. Emergency responders from 14 fire departments and 20 EMS services, along with plant crews, focused recovery and rescue efforts on batteries 13 and 14, key sections where the incident took place, while the rest of the sprawling, century-old plant stayed functional.

Advisories initially told residents within a mile to stay indoors, though health officials later lifted the warning as air quality remained at safe levels. Multiple state, local, and federal agencies are conducting thorough investigations, with community groups and labor unions closely monitoring all developments and future safety measures.

Nippon Steel, which finalized its acquisition in June, said that while batteries 13 and 14 are down indefinitely for investigation and repairs, the remainder of the plant and its workforce of nearly 1,300 are operating. Executives have not disclosed how much of Clairton’s 4.3-million-ton annual capacity remains offline but emphasized the outage is limited to just two of ten batteries.

The incident has renewed focus on both safety and long-term investment in the facility, as officials and Nippon Steel pledge a full investigation, increased support for those impacted, and a commitment to future plant safety and modernization.

On August 4, Amphenol Corporation announced it would acquire CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business for $10.5 billion. It didn’t take long for the company to follow up with a second announcement.

An Aug. 18 press release said that Amphenol has now agreed to acquire Trexon from Audax Private Equity in a transaction that reports said was valued at about $1 billion. Trexon, based in Boston, Massachusetts, with some 1,100 employees globally, specializes in custom-engineered interconnect solutions such as specialty cable, cable assemblies and connectors for defense, aerospace, industrial, and specialty markets.

The deal with CommScope, Amphenol’s largest ever, is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Per Reuters, this transaction will make Amphenol a major player in the U.S. and global wire and cable markets by dramatically expanding its broadband and fiber-optic product lines. Prior to the deal, Amphenol was best known for its connectors and specialty cables, while CommScope’s CCS unit was widely recognized for its fiber-optic and copper connectivity cables used in broadband networks, cable television, and data centers.

CommScope’s CCS business employs more than 15,000 people worldwide, with major manufacturing and distribution centers in the U.S. It also has operations throughout Latin America, Asia-Pacific, India, China, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

“We are excited to welcome the talented CCS team to Amphenol,” company CEO R. Adam Norwitt said in an interview with CNBC, calling the acquisition “a strong long-term growth opportunity.” Amphenol’s official press release emphasized that the deal will bolster its fiber-optic interconnect capabilities, particularly in the data center and broadband infrastructure segments.

Legal advisor Latham & Watkins noted that the combination of Amphenol’s existing product lines with the newly acquired businesses would make it “one of the largest U.S. manufacturers in the wire and cable industry, especially in the broadband and fiber optic segments.”

For CommScope, the sale of its CCS business represents a major realignment. The company will retain its Access Network Solutions and Ruckus segments.