LS Cable & System announced that it will jointly participate in the Japan-Korea Submarine Communication Network Construction Project (JAKO) with its subsidiary LS Marine Solution.

A press release said the project calls for a communication network using optical cables along a 260-km route connecting Busan and Fukuoka. Work will start this year and is expected to be completed by 2027. It described the JAKO project as a large-scale submarine communication infrastructure initiative led by a consortium of global tech giants and telecommunications companies, including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, South Korea’s Dreamline, and Japan’s Arteria Networks. It is part of the broader E2A submarine cable system, which aims to dramatically increase digital connectivity and capacity between East Asia and North America.

LS Cable & System will oversee the entire operation, marking the first time a South Korean company has secured a global submarine communication network project on a turnkey basis, covering the whole engineering, procurement and construction processes. LS Marine Solution will install the submarine cable.

Through this project, the company aims to play a pivotal role in establishing the Northeast Asian digital highway and further strengthen its global presence in the digital infrastructure market, following its energy highway business. “LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution will continue to strengthen global cooperation and contribute to expanding the submarine infrastructure market,” the release said. 

JDR, a global subsea cable supplier and service provider that is part of the TFKable Group, has been awarded a service contract that calls for it to test 14 umbilical cables for offshore platforms in the Middle East.

A press release said that the contract was awarded by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational engaged in EPC projects, high-tech manufacturing and services. The project will be managed from JDR’s U.K. service center in Newcastle, with technicians rotating offshore for multiple mobilizations to test the 14 umbilicals. The specialist team will provide on-site support throughout the process. The project will include two major work scopes across multiple offshore platforms.

JDR will support the safe and efficient operation of the umbilical cables. This includes pre-deployment testing, monitoring during lay operations, and integration testing. Offshore technicians, equipment, and technical support will be provided throughout the project to ensure the umbilicals are properly monitored during installation and integration phases.

Marmon Aerospace & Defense has unveiled a new identity and will now operate as Marmon Defense. The company, known for its specialty wire, cable, and connectivity solutions tailored for aerospace and military customers, says the updated branding underscores its evolving role in the marketplace and aligns more closely with the needs of modern defense and national security sectors.

A company announcement explained that the transition to “Marmon Defense” reflects both the expanding breadth of its products and its commitment to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied clients. Under the new name, it will continue to focus on high-performance, mission-critical applications, drawing on deep experience and resources from its parent Marmon Holdings, part of Berkshire Hathaway.

Recent investments in advanced manufacturing and quality systems are part of the relaunch, aiming to consolidate the company’s position as a leading supplier of defense cable, harnessing, and connectivity solutions. Customers and partners are being notified, with no disruptions expected to current contracts or delivery timelines.

LS-VINA, a subsidiary of LS Eco Energy, will supply $33 million in ultra-high voltage cables for a grid construction project led by Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Per a report at Businesskorea.co.kr, the grid project in Hanoi will target both the city center and its suburban districts. The project involves construction of a 220 kV national power transmission network, part of Vietnam’s broader effort to support rapidly rising electricity demand in urban areas. EVN’s long-range plan calls for increasing the installed generation capacity from 69 GW to over 150 GW by 2030 and laying more than 16,000 km of new 220 kV lines nationwide.

LS Eco Energy’s Haiphong facility is described as producing up to 100,000 tons of cable material annually, making it the largest cable plant in Vietnam. The company says that capacity meets a substantial share of national demand—estimated at approximately 200,000 tons per year—with LS-VINA supplying nearly half the market’s volume. The company also holds an 80% market share in the 220 kV segment and remains the only manufacturer in Vietnam capable of producing cables at that voltage level.

Both Prysmian and Nexans presented a sustainability award in June to the Madem Reels Group in separate ceremonies that honored the Brazilian-based reel maker for its global efforts to improve the environment.

On June 16, 2025, at the Prysmian Group’s Global Suppliers Conference held in Milan, Italy, the world’s largest wire and cable maker, presented the Madem Reels Group with a “Sustainability” award that was accepted by Roger Santasusana, general manager for EuroMadem Spain.

On June 25, 2025, Madem Reels Group was recognized by the Nexans Group—among the world’s top five wire and cable manufacturers—at an event held in Paris, France, where it received the “CSR & Environment E3” award, which was presented to Global Sales Director Leandro Mazzoccato.

Both Prysmian and Nexans cited Madem Reels Group’s comprehensive efforts to improve environmental performance worldwide. Those include adherence to leading green certifications from the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), compliance with ISO 14000 environmental management standards, and the expansion of wood reel recycling programs.

Of note, Madem Reels recently achieved CO2 Neutral Certification, which it said was a first for a wood reel manufacturer. Madem also complies with ISO 14000 for environmental management systems (EMS) and uses FSC or PEFC-certified renewable pine wood in all its reels.

Mazzoccato said that special thanks go “to our 1,000 employees, working within our manufacturing plants, distribution warehouses, and recycling centers,” as they helped make these results possible. 

The Madem Reels Group also expanded its PEFC green certifications to include its Madem-Moorecraft USA operations in North Carolina and Texas, joining other certified sites in Brazil, Bahrain, and Spain. That ensures a chain of custody that tracks certified forest products from source to final customer.

The company, with manufacturing plants in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, U.S., Spain and Bahrain, supplies more than 200 cable manufacturers in 45 countries.