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CONTENTS INTERVIEWS SIKORA AG: Bringing Avant-Garde Innovations in Measuring & Control Systems Rosendahl Nextrom: Focusing on Technology for Mobility, Digitalisation and Energy Transition Continuus-Properzi: Eyeing India to Set Up Production Line AESA Cortaillod Launches FullyAutomated Measurement Equipment for SPE Cables Maillefer: An Intuitive Approach to Creating Manufacturing Systems SAMP: Driven by Resourcefulness to Attain Innovative Capabilities 14 18 22 26 30 38
Mr. Bhushan Sawhney, Executive President & Chief Business Officer (Cables), Polycab India Ltd.
Mrs. Kirti Kabra, Director, RR Global
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Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director, RR Global
Mr. VK Bajaj, Senior President, Business Strategy and Innovation, APAR Industries
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Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, mentioned that India needs to become Aatmanirbhar in the energy sector. He further said that the nation needs to take green energy initiatives forward and lead as an example in the world. Being a direct beneficiary of the development of power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, the wire & cable industry continues to see tremendous opportunities ahead.
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PMModi,inhisIndependenceDayspeech,mentionedthatIndianeedstobecomeAatmanirbharin theenergysector.Beingadirectbeneficiaryofthedevelopmentofpowergeneration,transmission, anddistributioninfrastructure,thewire&cableindustryhashugeopportunitiesahead.
ndia recently celebrated 75 years of Independence. From a GDP of INR 2.7 lakh crore to INR 150 lakh crore, the country has come a long way. While it witnessed various ups and downs over the last seven decades, India made enormous strides in almost all sectors and is now among the biggest economies in the world. Just like many other sectors, the wire & cable industry has made significant progress, growing from being a small industry to a very large one. Today, the wire & cable industry is not only serving Indian defence, companiesgovernmentrailways,&utilitybutalsoempowering the nation by developing new technologies and bringing out product Primeinnovations.Minister
proud moment for all of us as we celebrate the 75th year of Independence. The 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is a commendable initiative by the government to encourage participation from people all over the country and to celebrate this historic moment. Over the years, the manufacturing sector has seen indispensable growth and the 'Make in India' movement is only here to make it stronger. We at RR Kabel have also seen incredible growth and potential in this country and are truly a proud 'Make in India' company and hope that we continue to make our country proud for the
Talking about the instrumental role played by the industry, Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director, RR Global says, “It is a
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APAR Industries, the company's Senior President, Business Strategy and Innovation, Mr. VK Bajaj says, “It is a privilege for APAR to be recognised at par with other internationally reputed organisations in terms of quality of products. We are proud to bring to attention and represent India by innovating, developing and contributing to the global cables & wires Supportingindustry."
largest manufacturers in the wires and cables industry in India, Polycab India Ltd. manufactures and sells a diverse range of wires and cables including power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, solar cables, welding cables, submersible flat and round cables, railway signaling cables, specialty cables and green wires.
coming 75 years and paves the way for others to follow.”
Highlighting the sectors that hold immense opportunities for the sector, Mrs. Kirti Kabra, Director, RR Global, adds, “75 years of independence is a celebratory moment, and we couldn't be prouder of the development the country has made ever since. Right from education, sustainability and women empowerment amongst others, India has been at the forefront of these movements. The support given to women entrepreneurs to showcase their work and empower them to achieve great things on their own is commendable. The B2B sector has grown enormously with new innovations and a better standard of living. Likewise, with the government's emphasis on pushing renewable energy to the forefront, the industry is now looking forward to supplying cables for solar and wind power applications in addition to oil and gas, railways and other specialised segments. We hope that the country keeps this momentum on for the
in India propelling 'Aatmanirbhar OneBharat'.ofthe
next 75 years and beyond. According to Technavio's report, the wire and cables market in India has the potential to grow by USD 1.65 billion during 2021-2025, and the market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 3.80. The rising investments in underground cables and the growth of renewable energy are set to escalate the adoption of wires and cables.”
The industry is powering every house in the country and bringing light to the lives of people. A building block to the power sector of India, the wire & cable industry also contributes immensely to the defence sector by supplying tactical cables, and submarine & torpedo cables. Moreover, Indian wire and cable companies are increasingly aligning themselves to the international quality and technology benchmark to produce wires and cables satisfying both domestic and global
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the vision of the country, the industry has developed specialised cables for the renewable energy sector with fireretardant features. While most of such cables were previously imported, various companies have lately started manufacturing them
Speaking on the company's product portfolio, Mr. Bhushan Sawhney, Executive President & Chief Business Officer (Cables), Polycab India Ltd. says, “Technology has assumed the stature of acting as a double-edged sword. Our lifestyles are ever evolving to a higher convenience level with the use of technology. On the other hand, we need to be cautious and ensure that such advancements in technology do not negatively impact the environment and in fact, drive the sustainability objectives. At Polycab we have embraced this approach to enhance our product offerings to modern-day 'smart' and 'intelligent' quotients while ensuring that these deliver on industry-best benchmarks related to sustainability by being efficient, saving energy as well as having minimal carbon footprints. Not only product offerings, but our manufacturing facility too is designed with state-of-the-art capabilities which
Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India Pvt. Ltd. says, “The world is gradually recognising the critical responsibility we hold to protect and preserve the environment. Prioritising green energy initiatives and environmentfriendly products has become the need of the hour. The renewable energy sector will see major advancements in India, to keep up with the ambitious target to achieve 175 GW worth of renewable energy by the end of 2022, which will expand to 450 GW by 2030. Renewable energy technologies are more cable intensive as compared to traditional energy generation methods. Reliable distribution and transmission network infrastructures are vital in ensuring that the energy generated
can be transmitted with only negligible losses. This is where the role of wires and cables come into “LAPPplay.”
Many wire and cable companies are catering to railway locomotives & coaches, steel, and mining industries through their wide range of elastomer cables. Meanwhile, the Indian Railways has an ambitious plan to electrify its entire network by 202324 which paves way for the industry.
India aims to achieve 175GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, comprising 100GW of solar, 60GW of wind, 10GW of biomass power and 5GW of small hydropower and this ambitious target can never be completed without the contribution of the wire & cable industry.
reliant). We are strong in renewable and defence sectors, proudly serving world-class products to the Indian market and further raising the benchmark for the industry.”
According to the latest report released by Facts & Factors, the demand for global fibre optics market size was valued at around USD 4,528.5 million in 2021. The market is expected to grow above a CAGR of 9.5 percent and is anticipated to reach over USD 7,896 million by 2028. Not only telecommunications, various industries in India such as medical, industrial, data storage, networking, and broadcast industries are applying fibre optic technology in a variety of Theapplications.wire&cable industry is expected to be driven by various other factors such as the government's thrust on infrastructure, projects like BharatNet, the rollout of 5G technology, and schemes like Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN), and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Marked by significant milestones and reforms throughout the journey, the wire and cable market is likely to dominate in the near future.
help us to produce the most advanced wires and cables including fire survival cables, e-beam, and green wires, as per modern industry standards. We feel it is our fiduciary responsibility to guide the industry towards balancing modernization and its impact on the ecosystem.”
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India has been expanding its product portfolio for solar and wind energy with products of the longest possible flexibility, durability, and robustness. We have an exclusive range of products for the PV solar segment. We offer solutions for photovoltaic projects to simple rooftop installations and energy storage. We are also looking at local manufacturing/sourcing of solar products for India. Recently, we partnered with CAHORS, a French multinational company specialised in energy distribution, to complement our portfolio of solar cables with an exhaustive product range from CAHORS, including plug-in connectors, branch connectors, panel connectors, module junction boxes, enclosures, combiner boxes, and crimping/cutting tools. Our cable and accessories programme includes halogen-free products which are safer options in case of fire incidents. They also offer protection from toxic reactions and benefits for recycling. All our products and packaging are free of asbestos and CFC,” he adds.
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Talking about APAR Industries being one of the companies that manufacture many first-in-India products and technologies, Mr. Shashi Amin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), APAR Industries Ltd. says, “With our superior product range, we are on the path of making India Aatmanirbhar (self-
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for optical fibre has increased substantially, not only in India but across the world.
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Wire&CableIndia:Whathave beenthemostimportantdevelopmentsatMailleferinrecenttimes andhowwasthejourney?
F technologies for segments including – wire, cable, pipe, and tube. With the widest services portfolio in the industry, Maillefer also holds 22 patent families - the highest in the industry. The specialities of the company are extrusion technology, production process know-how, material science, and maintenance solutions, amongst others. In 2021, the Finnish technology supplier introduced local manufacturing in India by establishing a new facility to serve the Indian market. In an exclusive interview with Wire & Cable India magazine, Mr. Lars Fagerholm, CEO, Maillefer Extrusion Oy, talks about the new developments, their core philosophy, plans for the Indian market, and the future outlook.
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Mr. Lars Fagerholm, CEO, Maillefer Extrusion Oy
Being in the Indian market and gaining a longstanding experience, we have high expectations and are quite optimistic regarding our growth… we had recently commenced our local production in India, which has been going quite well for us.
inland-based Maillefer Extrusion Oy is a developer of production
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Lars Fagerholm: There are a number of new developments at Maillefer, including both small and large-scale transformations. We continue this kind of set path forward, and we've been evolving from being a machinery supplier into becoming a source of technology, expertise, and know-how. Additionally, many new things are connected to this aspect. We strive to fulfill our customers' requirements by delivering solutions, as per their desired needs, which are based on the 'Science of the New Factories' and connecting this with the supply of any technology required for making the factory. The Maillefer Smart Factory connects and analyses your processes and end products in real-time for more intelligent production.
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high expectations and are quite optimistic regarding our growth in the country. India is one of the largest growing potential markets. The significant growth in the Fibre to the Home (FTTH) and the 5G technology as well as the growth in the renewable/green energy sector is really important in this regard. Thus, we are highly hopeful and expecting to attain great growth in the market. Moreover, we had recently commenced our local production in India, which has been going quite well for us. We have completed the initial order and the production line is about to start at the customer's site. While the pandemic had slowed down the progress a bit, our manufacturing operations are now progressing well.
LF: Presently, there has been a huge growth in the renewable or green energy sector worldwide. This evidently presents us with a lot of different avenues. Considering the dynamism of the market, we would
LF: Our manufacturing facility, which is partly owned by us and partly by the partners, is fully capable of producing different components, as well as assembling, testing and commissioning the same. As mentioned, we have completed the first line which we will use as a point of reference and it will enable us to achieve the business growth we have envisioned. First and foremost, we are aiming to serve the Indian market with the local manufacturing facility. Nevertheless, there is a strong possibility that we would plan to broaden our scope in the future.
WCI:Couldyoupleaseelaborateon thelocalmanufacturingfacilityin India?
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solutions for the lines. This is something about which we are quite Additionally,ambitious.
LF: We decided the theme of our participation to be– “Enter. Extend. Explore.” These are the core levels that we have recognised to be of prominent importance. The theme is based on the idea that the customers' willingness to invest is based on their plans to increase or “extend” the capacity. Furthermore, market demand is driven by factors such as the customers' requirements, the nature of the market, and so on. Thus, with the three production solution levels mentioned in the theme, we aim to fulfill the diverse needs of customers all over the world. We don't talk about too little or too much, too expensive or too low-cost. We are trying to create a good balance between these opposites. Based on this, we are trying to create tailor-made solutions for our
WCI:Beingamagazinebasedoutof India,wewouldliketoknowmore abouthowyoulookforwardtothe Indianmarket.
the use of smart technology is also connected to the way we approach “preventive maintenance”. Hence, we have been looking forward to improving the quality of the production lines. The new aspect is that we have created a diverse assortment of smart technology-based solutions.
WCI:Whatarethefutureplansof Mailleferasacompany?
Wecustomers.haveparticipated in wire 2022 with the focus on “smart technology”. Thus, we have been investing and doing a lot of innovations in process control and gaining data from the production lines. Firstly, we get the data from the production line which we understand and analyse and later on, we connect it with the process know-how at Maillefer. Our ultimate goal is to keep on developing and bringing active and pioneering Artificial Intelligence-based
WCI:Kindlycommentonthetheme ofyourparticipationatwire2022.
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WCI:Howdoyoukeepyourself aheadofyourpeersintheindustry?
Based on the history and the knowhow of our company, we try to broaden our scope. And what is important in this is the fact that the more we are working with this approach, the more our expertise grows. Thus, we have been getting more and more ideas to innovate in our machinery, develop intuitive technologies, and bring futuristic solutions.
LF: We are quite driven and competitive to stay ahead of the game. Maillefer is truly recognised for its ingeniousness and intuitive acumen with respect to technology. This mindset can be traced back to creating such a culture in the organisation. In fact, working with this mindset and nurturing this culture has been truly rewarding for us. It gets our adrenaline going! Circling back to what I said earlier, the more we learn, the more we are able to help our customers. This is what essentially we have been doing. Moreover, we have more ideas that we want to implement in R&D. We are always looking for ways in which we can help our customers as efficiently as possible, and go one step further in reaching beyond what is possible in today's world!
LF: As you know, we have been in the Indian market for a long time, and we have a strong history in the Indian market. We have a subsidiary for the Indian market, i.e. Maillefer Extrusion India Pvt. Ltd. Being in the Indian market and gaining longstanding experience, we have
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like to assess the potential of various innovations. We will continue to strengthen our capabilities and competencies. Thereby, we will look forward to expanding, growing, and being an even stronger player in the future. As a matter of fact, we have the support of Davis-Standard, LLC and thereby, we have the possibility of taking our company to the next level. We have a lot of strength and capabilities as well as the necessary leverage to grow further!
energy is something that has been driving the markets today. Thus, we are very much at the centre of this trend. This is a very exciting opportunity!
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are doing and how we look at things in addition to how we operate and handle our business activities. Maillefer is always standing for long-lasting quality and investments. This has been becoming more and more important to us. It is defining how we innovate and the solutions which we bring to the market should be more sustainable than ever before.
LF: I would like to affirm that sustainability is extremely important today and is changing what we
LF: Our focus is on making the world more “green” in terms of energy. Moreover, Maillefer has been playing an integral role in the development of various interconnections which are required worldwide. Also, the development of renewable
WCI:Howdoyouenablethe customerstoachievesustainability?
Considering the dynamism of the market, we would like to assess the potential of various innovations. We will continue to strengthen our capabilities and competencies. Thereby, we will look forward to expanding, growing, and being an even stronger player in the future.
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Wire&CableIndia:Tostartwith, pleasetellusaboutthenew developmentsatyourend.
Federico Bussola: At the SAMP Group, there are a lot of new developments including the development with regard to the ownership of the company. There has been a transition in ownership. Switzerlandbased HVD Partners now holds the ownership of the company, with effect from October 13, 2021. With the acquisition, HVD Partners took over our subsidiaries in the USA, Brazil, China (where we have a production site), Japan (where we “ The SAMP Group is certainly on-track to achieve growth in the market. The company has been consistently investing not only in the domestic market but also internationally… We hope to move forward to achieve further growth and capabilities! ”
he SAMP Group supplies precision machines, spare parts, and services to
Mr. Federico Bussola, Product Director, SAMP Group
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SAMP: Driven by Resourcefulness to Attain Innovative Capabilities
T leading wire and cable manufacturers around the globe from locations in Italy, China, Brazil, and the United States. In line with its heritage of Italian craftsmanship, the company designs and manufactures innovative and highperformance machinery. Founded in 1936, SAMP's beginning was marked with the start of a small workshop for the production of wire machinery. In 2021, SAMP Group along with its assets was acquired by Switzerland-based HVD Partners. Wire & Cable India interviewed Mr. Federico Bussola, Product Director, SAMP Group, to know about the new developments at the company, the market presence, and the future outlook.
Sarvasv Machinery and Equipments Pvt. Ltd. Regd. & Corp. Office: B-200, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi-110020, INDIA Factory: B-194B/195, RIICO Industrial Area, Kahrani, Bhiwadi Ext, Rajasthan-301019, INDIA Phone: + 91-11-66401582 / 83 Mobile: + 91 9871163831 Email: info@sarvasv.com • varun@sarvasv.com Website: www.sarvasv.com With its presence for over 40 years in supply of machinery to the wire and cable sector the India-based Sarvasv Group has primarily been known to infuse its machinery with innovations so as to take care of a client's minutest needs. SARVASV with time has earned the reputation of being the most reliable supplier and partner for supply of machinery for Wire and Cable Manufacturing. It has manufacturing units that are equipped with the most sophisticated and modern machinery and equipments, which is complemented by highly qualified team of professionals who are always striving hard to improve on the already attained success. It has also been exporting its machines to various countries across the globe like Middle East, UAE, Bangladesh, Nepal, Iran, Africa, Europe andAustralia. • High Speed Skip Stranders (AI, Cu, Steel and Insulated Cores) • Skip Laying Machine for AB Cables • Rigid Stranding Machine. (Steel, AI and Cu) • Rigid Stranding Machines With Batch Loading (Steel, AI and Cu) • Armouring Machine. • Core laying Up Machine. • Armouring Cum Laying Machine. (Multi Purpose) • Special Planetary Stranders I Anti Torsion Machines • Double Twist Bunching Machines • Drum Twister for LT /HT Power Cables • Extrusion and Sheathing Lines. (PVC and XLPE) • Dual Automatic Spoolerfor Rod Break Down Machine (AI and Cu) • Rewinding Lines, Take Up Units, Payoff Units and Catterpillar Units • Taping Solution for PVC, Copper & Steel • High Speed Tubular Stranding Machine Upto 36 Wires (AI, Cu and Steel Ropes) Our Product Range & Services Rigid BuncherDoubleMachineStrandingArmouringMachineTwistSkipStrandingMachine ISO 9001-2015 Co. Drum Twister Auto MachineLoading
looking after the services and spare parts division, since January, 2022.
WCI:Whatkindoffurtherdevelopmentscanweexpecttoseeat SAMP?
WCI:Whatareyourplansforthe Indianmarket?
WCI:Whatkindoftrendsareyou foreseeinginthesector?
We are majorly focussing upon our portfolio of multi-wire and rodbreakdown machines, which we have recently upgraded in view of the customers’ments.require”
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have a Service office), and our headquarters in Bologna, Italy. Thus, HVD Partners acquired all the assets of Sampsistemi (SAMP) and Sampsistemi Extrusion as part of a scheme of arrangement administered by the Court of Bologna. Presently, we are majorly focussing upon our portfolio of multi-wire and rod-breakdown machines, which we have recently upgraded in view of the customers' requirements. What's more, we have been testing the machinery with wires at our factory before dispatching the machines to our customers. We strive to provide better services regarding the easy installation of our machines, and more.
FB: Essentially, we have been working in the reorganization of the company in terms of providing efficient customer services and spare parts. Thus, providing life-cycle management, technical support, and spare parts to our clients on an efficient and timely basis – remain the cornerstone of our philosophy. We wish to move with this forwardlooking approach, as we have always been, to ensure customer satisfacFurther,tion. we have a dedicated distinction at our organization so as to provide efficient customer services. We are looking forward to expanding our workforce. Additionally, we have onboarded a new Division Manager and a new Service Manager, who have been
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participation at the exhibition. While it was not as crowded as the previous edition of wire which was held in 2018, there were a lot of good meetings, and quality customers. Thus, we were able to get some inquiries which we expect to bring to fruition in the near future.
WCI:Anythingelsethatyouwould liketoaddtotheinteraction?
FB: I would like to assert that the SAMP Group is certainly on-track to achieve growth in the market. The company has been consistently investing not only in the domestic market but also internationally. Thus, we are expanding our presence mainly in the USA market, and we have been growing our services and technical team. This expansion is driven by the kind of growth opportunities which are there in the market as well as our willingness to expand our presence. We established our presence in the USA with SAMP USA in 1976 which we expect to expand. Overall, we hope to move forward to achieve further growth and capabilities!
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FB: In my opinion, there have been two major trends in the industry. Firstly, there has been a sharp growth in the automotive segment, and the rise in Electric Vehicles (EVs) has also driven the growth in demand of some special-shaped and flat cables. Secondly, there has been massive growth in the power cables segment. Generally speaking, there has been an increasing demand in sophisticated power cables, especially in Europe, the USA, Africa, and a few other markets. This is driven by the rising investments in the development of the power sector infrastructure around the world.
FB: We have been regularly visiting India for business meetings and to convert the potential leads into our customers. However, our manufacturing base is going to be in Italy as before. At present, we don't have any local subsidiary for manufacturing in the country. We have a Service Engineer who is taking care of the local customers' requirements. Thus, we have been serving our customers with a range of distinct machinery and spare parts, which we have to import from Italy.
WCI:Whatisyourreviewforwire 2022?
FB: We are quite happy and we have received a good outcome from our
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(Left): Dr. Jörg Wissdorf, Member of the Executive Board, SIKORA AG
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Wire&CableIndia:Tostartwith, pleasetellusaboutthenew developmentsatSIKORA.
Innovations in Measuring & Control Systems
H developer and supplier of measuring and control technologies, inspection, sorting, and analysis systems. Started with developing measuring devices to be used during the cable production; presently, SIKORA has a diverse range of measuring and control technologies in threedistinct units– wire & cable, hose & tube, and plastics. In a conversation with Wire & Cable India magazine, Dr. Jörg Wissdorf, Member of the Executive Board, SIKORA AG, talks about the new developments with respect to products and technologies, company's plans regarding the Indian market, the rising importance of artificial intelligence, views on sustainability, and the future outlook.
eadquartered in Bremen, Germany, SIKORA AG is a well-known
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Jörg Wissdorf: At SIKORA, there are several new developments. Firstly, I would like to talk a bit about the issues which include the challenges regarding the delivery of the machines' parts, due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the Russia-Ukraine war. Thus, we try to change our processes to still be able to serve our customers. Earlier, we had a just-in-time concept. However, now, we are going to stock more and more of the parts so that we are still able to deliver on a timely basis. Therefore, we have just rented a new warehouse to be able to stock up our machinery's parts, as well as to even partially produce, and then, to deliver the systems to our customers. Secondly, we look at an increase of our services globally by hiring more
SIKORA AG: Bringing Avant-Garde
The general purpose of SIKORA measuring and control devices is to ensure optimum quality control during extrusion for high-quality products. Our systems help to save material and costs and contribute sustainability.to ”
WCI:SinceIIoTandartificial intelligenceisgainingalotmore prominencethanbefore,whatkind ofeffortsisSIKORAmakingonthat front?Whatkindofsolutionsare youabletooffertotheindustry?
JW: India has a great potential, and we are also thinking about increasing our presence in the country. India is definitely a very important market where we see a growing demand for measuring and control equipment and where we want to further
WCI:AsWire&CableIndiaisbased outofIndia,itisveryimportantfor ustounderstandyourviewpoint andstrategyfortheIndianmarket –kindlytalkaboutyouroutlook andplansforIndia.
JW: Artificial intelligence is a very important aspect for us. In fact, we have a distinct department in the research & development, which is particularly focused on artificial intelligence. Among others, we will be using artificial intelligence for preventive maintenance. For instance, to be able to predict from the behavior of machinery if something needs to be maintained.
people in our service team. And the third important part of our development is that we have established a new structure in sales. Before, our salespeople supported majorly all of our business units. Now, they are focused in particular areas, such as plastics, hose & tubes, and wires & cables. This gives us much more focus and more specific know-how in the different markets. Having this new business unit structure, we also hire additional salespeople in the world to support the growth. In general, we see great potential in our markets. There are many investment programs, which are ongoing in the United States, China, Egypt, and so on. These mentioned proposed expansions and investments will further drive the request for solutions in the wires & cables or tubes markets, which will also lead to a higher demand for systems for quality control.
look like. This is important for our customers to produce high quality products right from the start and to save material and costs. Of course, we could also measure at the cold end; however, it could take up roughly around eight hours for the pipe to cool down. In this way, if the production is not done correctly, you would produce eight hours worth of scrap. Thus, by using artificial intelligence, we predict the final measuring values already at the very beginning of the process. This is helpful for all customers in terms of providing solutions that are reliable and time-efficient.
establish our systems and services. The Indian market has been a cornerstone of our business over the last years. Thus, we have invested into setting up our subsidiary in India and we have increased our team working in India. It has been about 20 years since we entered the Indian market. At first, with a representative office and since 2007, we have been represented with an own subsidiary. In addition, we cover the Indian market by offering two office locations, one in Delhi and one in Mumbai to be close to the customers.
Regarding the production of pipes, we use artificial intelligence to calculate the cold measuring values at the end of the line, while measuring at the beginning of the extrusion process the hot values. Thereby, we take into account the shrinkage of the pipe and are able to predict already at the beginning how the final product will
JW: We have introduced a new device for quality control of optical fibers in the drawing tower for tension measurement. In general, with our FIBER Series 6000, we provide innovative devices for diameter measurement of optical fibers, the detection of airlines, measurement of the fiber temperature, the determination of the concentricity of the coating, and the detection of the smallest lumps and neckdowns. The new gauge head, the FIBER TENSION 6003, measures the tension during the drawing process to avoid any quality interruptions that might happen while you are producing your fiber. This is a new technology and is faster than Interestingly,ever.after the very high peak in the optical fiber market, the growth had slowed down a little bit, specifically in China. However, in the beginning of this year, there had been a significant expansion in the optical fiber business, and we have received a lot of requests for the FIBER Series.
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WCI:Sinceyoumentionedthe importanceofR&D,shedsomelight ontheoveralleffortsandthe strategiesofthecompanywith respecttoR&D.
WCI:Whatkindofstepsdoyoutake withregardtosustainability?Also, sinceyouareatechnologysupplier, howdoyouhelpyourcustomersto becomemoresustainable?
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WCI:Haveyouintroducedanynew technologyormachinery?
JW: First of all, it is noteworthy that 18 percent of our employees work in the R&D department, which corresponds to more than 60 people. Thus, we are very heavily investing in R&D. With respect to the strategy, we have three business units, as I had mentioned and our strategy is to increase our focus in each of the segments. Regarding the wire and cable segment, the technological improvement and further development of our existing devices as well as the use of new technology are of significant importance.
The new gauge head, the FIBER TENSION 6003, measures the tension during the drawing process to avoid any quality interruptions that might happen while you are producing your fiber. This is a new technology and is faster than ever.
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enabling our customers to achieve sustainability in their production.
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WCI:Generally,acustomeris majorlyconcernedaboutfactors liketheROIandtheactualcostof ownershipofequipment.Wouldyou liketocommentonthat?
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JW: Sustainability is very important to us. And our approach to sustainability can be defined in two ways. Firstly, the quality of products, which we produce in Germany, leads to a long life-cycle and reliability of the devices, which has a high value for customers not only in India, but all over the world. As a result, we achieve high sustainability because the devices, such as our diameter gauges have a nearly unlimited lifetime and even after years of operation, they measure as precisely as on the first day. Secondly, our measuring technology helps to increase the quality of our customer's products and simultaneously to save material as they can control, for example, the wall thickness to the minimum value. Lower consumption of plastics, which is used for the insulation, not only increases the profitability of the manufacturers. It also protects the environment and thus contributes to a sustainable production. By using SIKORA, measuring devices up to 5 million tons of carbon dioxide can be saved Thereannually.areabout 40,000 SIKORA devices which are installed and in operation worldwide. Since our equipment enables the customers to reduce waste to a great extent, we are
WCI:Anythingelseyouwouldlike toaddtotheinterview?
JW: Over the last two years, we have witnessed a phenomenon which is called a “Black Swan” in theory, which happens not very often, but we have had two of these unprecedented cases – the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war. Thus, there have been a lot of disruptive events. However, I look very positively into the future of the wire and cable industry, which is going to be driven by electrification, renewable energy, growth in residential complexes, infrastructure, and so on. All these trends will contribute to the growing demand for wires and cables. Hence, we are quite optimistic regarding the future.
JW: For all our products, the return on investment or the breakeven point is reached earlier than two years, while we also have certain cases where the ROI can be achieved even within three months. With the SIKORA equipment, our customers can save raw material on an immediate basis. Moreover, with inflation, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices for different raw materials are increasing. Thus, it becomes all the more important to have proper measurement systems for process optimisation. As I said, the thickness of insulation, to measure if you are producing the wires and cables with the specified parameters – all these considerations are fulfilled with a very early return on investment with our machinery.
Wire&CableIndia:Rosendahl Nextromisknownforitscontinuous investmentsinR&Dandcomprehensivecustomerservice.Whatare thenewdevelopmentsatthe companywithregardstoproducts, technologiesandR&Defforts?
Johann Jäkel: We have recently introduced RoSET - Rosendahl Superior Extrusion Technology. It is a full manufacturing concept for the production of medium-voltage cables that uses polypropylene instead of polyethylene for insulation. That leads to significantly reduced energy consumption during production, as well as shorter line layouts and shorter lead times for cables.
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Furthermore, we are putting the final
Rosendahl Nextrom: Focusing on Technology for Mobility, Digitalisation and Energy Transition
global leader in wire & cable and optical fibre production technologiesRosendahl Nextrom - has quality, customisation, and product know-how as its core values. The expertise of the company ranges from extrusion to corrugation and SZ-stranding. Besides designing, manufacturing, and assembling its solutions, the company provides software systems, installation and commissioning. It works very closely with its partners and has a wide range of high-tech wire and cable manufacturing systems. In an interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Johann Jäkel, Business Unit Director & Sales Director, Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH presents a brief rundown of the company, new technologies and Industry 4.0, initiatives taken by the company.
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In the high-voltage sector, we have developed a metal-tape forming and welding line that can process various materials on one line. It also provides the technology to eliminate lead from subsea cables.
The impact of Industry 4.0 is tremendous. Higher production speeds and lower scrap rates are achievable. Data analysis provides useful insights into how to improve product quality.
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Mr. Johann Jäkel, Business Unit Director & Sales Director, Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH
WCI:Pleaseelaborateonbeing ‘tailor-madeinEurope’.Howdoes RosendahlNextromaimtostand outamongitspeers&competitors inthemarket?
JJ: The extruder is the biggest power consumer within an extrusion line. Every optimisation in this area, therefore, has a high impact on the overall energy consumption of the extrusion line. With the development of the ROEX extruder series, we have been able to make significant optimisations and achieve considerable energy savings. For the same output, ROEX extruders consume roughly a quarter less energy compared to conventional extruders.
JJ: The trend towards smaller cable diameters is ongoing. In the automotive sector, in particular, increasingly complex harnesses are being used. Space and weight savings make a big difference here. What we are also noticing is that the topic of energy efficiency is becoming more and more important, not least due to rising energy prices worldwide.
WCI:Whatisyourtechnologyand businessroadmapforthecoming times?
JJ: When it comes to Industry 4.0, we rely on our powerful RIO line control system. It allows us to completely monitor the entire production process. That opens vast opportunities for the continuous improvement of both machines and processes.Theimpact of Industry 4.0 is tremendous. Higher production speeds and lower scrap rates are achievable. Data analysis provides useful insights into how to improve product quality. Predictive and preventive maintenance and the enhanced possibilities of remote support are real game-changers for customer service. All of that leads to an increase in efficiency & product quality, and saves time, money and resources.
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touches on our new customer portal, which will provide users with an overview of all their production lines and machines. We have integrated a digital spare parts catalogue that will make it possible to easily identify the correct spare parts for a machine and order them with just a few clicks. Having this tool available will make the process faster for both customers and our service team.
JJ: The Indian market is very important to us and one of our key markets. Therefore, we have set up our own sales and service unit in India to take care of our partners in India and the surrounding areas. Our presence in India dates back to the late 1980s and we have steadily strengthened our position in the country.
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Romania. That makes us largely independent of third parties and gives us full control over the production process. For our customers, that means they get everything from a single source.
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WCI:Pleaseshedsomelightonthe latesttrendsinthewireandcable industry.
WCI:Couldyoupleasetalkabout themarketreachofthecompany andyourexpansionplans?
We have further developed RIO, our smart and powerful line control, to optimise every step of the production process... clients can keep track of their exact energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
JJ: We are focusing on technology for mobility, digitalisation, and energy transition. These areas offer enormous growth potential, both –globally and for the Indian market.
JJ: Our Company acts globally, with sales and service units at several locations. They play an important part in providing sales and service support on a local basis. Consequently, we have increased our teams in various locations worldwide lately, in order to be 'here for you'.
WCI:Tellusaboutsomeofthe energy-efficienttechnologiesof RosendahlNextrom.
JJ: No two of our production lines are alike; all of them are tailor-made exactly according to our customer's requirements. Unlike our competitors, we manufacture all our machines ourselves at our production facilities in Austria, Finland and
WCI:Kindlyelaborateonsomeof theindustry4.0initiativestakenby yourcompany.Howdoyouthink thefourthindustrialrevolutionhas impactedthewire&cableindustry ininnovationandachieving efficiency?
WCI:Whatareyourviewsonthe Indianindustryintermsofchallengesandopportunities?
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At the same time, we have further developed RIO, our smart and powerful line control, to optimise every step of the production process. By using smart add-ons and measuring devices, clients can keep track of their exact energy consumption and CO emissions. This will help them to2 increase energy efficiency even more.
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A company can stay ahead of its competitors by bringing novel techniques, innovative technologies, and new products. We hope that we will be able to set up an excellent production line in India, and Indonesia, very soon. ”
Wire&CableIndia:Tostartwith, whatarethenewdevelopmentsat thecompany?
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Mr. Giulio Properzi, CEO, Continuus-Properzi S.p.A.
For many years, scrap was abandoned, but for the last 20 years, it has been the main focus of our activity. I think we have the right furnaces, the right refining, and the right casting.
C that has developed and accumulated worldwide experience and relevant know-how regarding complete ETP or FRHC Lines, from furnaces to coilers, for the copper rod and wire industry. The company invented the methodology and process of casting and rolling non-ferrous rods in the 1940s. It has always been committed to offering its customers technical and technological solutions of excellence in quality and innovation. In a conversation with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Giulio Properzi, CEO, Continuus-Properzi S.p.A. shares interesting insights about their technology and future plans.
Giulio Properzi: We have been in business for 75 years, and we are presenting new technology every year. Recently, we started focusing on copper recycling as the circular economy has become extremely important in today's world. My father, Ilario Properzi started developing copper casting in the 1950s. Very few people know that at that time, cathodes were not available because the copper industry was structured in a different way. The mines produced cathodes, which were used to produce wire bars and supplied to the rolling mill. So, my father started with the reverberatory furnace using scrap.
ontinuus-Properzi S.p.A. is a globally renowned engineering company
Continuus-Properzi: Eyeing India to Set Up Production Line
Pioneer in Bringing to Cable Industry...GreenTechnology Add: No.555 Heting Street, Lin’an Economic Developing Zone, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (311305) Franks Shaw (franks@wanmaco.com) | Mobile: +86 13819125233 | Website: www.wanma-mm.com/en Biggest cable compound expert in Asia Cable compound Capacity of 600,000MT per year • Headquarter Plant (Hangzhou City) • Huzhou Plant (East China) • Sichua Plant (West China) • Qingyuan Plant (South China)4 Plants all over China: OUR PRODUCTS: • LSZH (Green Low Smoke Halogen Free Compounds Applied for Solar, EV, Nuclear, LV, HV cable) • XLPE • FR-XLPE • Semi-con • PVC CMR / CMP • TPE/TPU/TPV Indian Partner: CONTACT PERSON: Naval Singhal (navalsinghal@gmail.com) Mobile: +31-619253386 Abhinav Goyal (abhinav@navank-consultants.com) Mobile: +91-8860364748 COMPANY ADDRESS: Plot A-14, 7th Floor Eco Towers, Sector 125, Noida, UP, 201301, INDIA REGISTERED ADDRESS: 276, Nilgiri Apartment, Alaknanda, New Delhi - 110019, INDIA
Unfortunately, several companies tried to minimize their investment by buying very low quantity furnaces and low-level casting and rolling lines. In addition, they thought that a basic – old refining technology was enough. The result was and is that they cannot produce a decent rod and make money; the reputation of fire refined rod in India is at a lower point. Instead, the copper rod produced in our plant has the characteristic of ASTM-B49 with conductivity above 100.5 and can be drawn down to 0.3 - 0.25 mm. If you use the right technology, you can refine the copper scrap and produce a high-quality copper rod that is accepted by the international market. When the companies in India will understand this aspect, we will emerge as the winner. I think this will happen soon as several companies are approaching us. The first company that agrees to invest in our technology will have the real advantage as they will be able to produce high-quality copper rods even from the low-quality copper scrap and not the other way around.
GP: We are a family-owned company; hence, the first strategy is to survive. The market is not only fluctuating but also conservative when it comes to the adoption of new technology. Hence, presenting new technology to the world is the most difficult task. Recycling copper is the trend of today because of the huge savings in energy. However, you must use the best technology. In certain parts of the world, refining technology is not up to the mark as the companies are not ready to invest money in technology.
GP: Traditionally, the recycling steps were to melt copper scrap, to produce anodes, refine the anodes in the electrolysis, get the cathodes and then melt the cathodes, cast and roll the rod. Today, we melt the scrap, refine the scrap directly and then cast and roll. So, you eliminate many steps in the process and save a lot of energy. Our capacity ranges from 10,000 – 50,000 tonnes per year up to 70,000 – 80,000 tonnes per year or even Althoughmore.you do not get the same product as virgin-grade, recycled copper can cater to 95 percent of the market needs. However, recycling must be done properly with the best available technology and original machinery and furnaces.
We already have several manufacturing plants in Europe as well as in the US, and we expect to set up one in India in the near future.
WCI:Wouldyouliketohighlight someaspectsofhowyourtechnologyisbetteranddifferentfromthe traditionalrecyclingofcopper? Also,throwsomelightonthe propertiesofthematerialproduced fromyourtechnology.
A company can stay ahead of its competitors by bringing novel techniques, innovative technologies, and new products. We hope that we will be able to set up an excellent production line in India, and
GP: With our technology, you can buy low-quality copper scrap at high discount rates compared to LME price and sell high-quality copper rods at a premium price. Hence, you have the Return on Investment (ROI) in a very short time, i.e., in less than two years.
“ Our capacity ranges from 10,000 – 50,000 tonnes per year up to 70,000 – 80,000 tonnes per year or even more.” ”
L to R: Mr. Giulio Properzi, CEO and Mr. Alberto Ghisetti, Sales Director, Continuus-Properzi S.p.A.
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Indonesia, very soon.
WCI:Kindlythrowsomelightonthe visionandthephilosophyofthe company.
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Copper Scrap at the Base of the Cu Refining Technology
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production of the Cu Green Wire through Properzi's disruptive SAM ®(Self Annealing Microrolling) technology.
7'000 Kg CO-eq per ton of2 FRHC Copper Rod Products Processing 100 percent Copper Scrap
The most reputable publications on the Carbon Footprint of Cu production from primary sources calculate values of CO equivalent to produc-2 ing 1 ton of Cu up to 8.5 t CO-eq/t 2 Cu in certain geographical regions,
Author: Mr. Alberto Ghisetti, Sales Director, Continuus-Properzi S.p.A.
The future challenges of the sector, in order to maintain its competitiveness, minimise carbon and water footprint, and achieve sustainable growth, include aspects related to exploitation and access of new resources, trade, research, and innovation activities, and the reduction of energy and water
Therequirements.decreasing ore grades result in environmental concerns such as a large waste/metal ratio and higher use of resources with respect to the use of energy, explosives, and water. The metal-producing sector is, on one hand, under growing public pressure, while on another hand, it needs to overcome several burdens such as, for example, increased demand for metals and the treatment of lower ore grades.
opper (Cu), with its uniqueCproperties, is central to economic growth, quality of life, and sustainability. However, the base-metal producing sector, as well as the downstream processes, is under growing public pressure with respect to energy and water requirements and needs to meet several challenges, including increased demand and lower ore grades, and increased demand for electrical energy which generally requires greater use of resources.
Chain with recycled and green copper through the Properzi Refining Technology, detailed in the following paragraphs, and the
In this article, we will emphasise and illustrate thesignificantContinuus-Properzi'scontributiontoreducingCOemissionintheCopper
A) Properzi Cu Technology:RefiningSavingsUp to
Significant Contribution by ContinuusProperzi to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Copper Sector: Cu Green Wire and Properzi Cu Refining Technology
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Copper can be 100 percent recovered from the majority of its end-products and returned to the production process without loss of quality during recycling. The production of secondary Cu is based on the direct melt of “new scrap” (waste resulting from either metal discarded in semis fabrication or generated during the initial manufacturing process) and/or the recycling of “old scrap” (obsolete end-of-life products or structures). Old scrap is often contaminated to a certain degree, depending mainly on its origin and the efficiency of its collection systems. Scrap metal recycling involves a number of steps such as recovery, sorting, brokering, baling, shearing, and smelting.
The production of Cu wire from 8 mm ETP rod has occurred for almost 50 years through the traditional breakdown drawing machines equipped with an inline electric annealer. During this period of time, the breakdown drawing machines have been subjected to several improvements both in mechanics and automation. However, the basic concept design still requires that the wire under process is cooled in each capstan before passing through the various dies so that the wire can then be subsequently heated and quenched by the annealing process in order to obtain soft wire. The fundamental limitations, strictly from the environmental point of view, of this consolidated process, can be summarised by saying a high consumption of electric energy, in the range of 90-110 kWh/t, is necessary for the recrystallization of the Cu wire through the annealer. With the aim of resolving the problems listed above, ContinuusProperzi has designed, patented, manufactured, and tested a revolutionary system based on the well®proven Microrolling mill as described here forth in the following Theparagraphs.concept design of Properzi's new Process is based on the use of the rolling power to increase the temperature of the wire while being rolled so that it exits at a temperature which is above the recrystallization temperature. The costly power usage for the re-heating in the annealer is totally avoided. Furthermore, the
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In the following paragraphs, we will provide more information on the types of copper scrap that can be refined thanks to the Properzi Refining Know-How and the wide range of furnaces and performances we can achieve. Here we focus our attention only on the reduction of the CO-eq made possible with our2 technology in obtaining refined secondary Cu that is internationally identified as FRHC (Fire Refined High Conductivity).
studies, we obtained results similar to the ones published by Giurco and Petrie in their work titled “Strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of copper: New technologies, more recycling or demand management?” issued by Minerals Engineering. We calculated that the Carbon Footprint to obtain 1 t of Cu from an ore (0.45 percent Cu) can reach 7.65 t CO-eq; 2 however, when Cu was obtained from a mix of 25 percent of 1st quality scrap (>99 percent Cu), 37.5 percent of 2nd quality scrap (>96 percent Cu), and 37.5 percent of low-quality scrap (>94 percent Cu) the Carbon Footprint was estimated to be reduced to 0.65t CO-eq. 2
according to the required metallurgical production process. This value is consistent with what was retrieved from the various literature sources.
scrap transportation/preparation, vary from 0.25 to 0.35t CO-eq/t 2 Cu. The data indicates that the variation depends on the quality of the source material, the metallurgical process used and the quality of copper Accordingscrap.toour
The main processes used for obtaining secondary Cu are disassembly, sorting (according to different levels of purity), transportation, chopping, melting, and refining to remove the necessary quantities of impurities to reach the desired characteristics. The Properzi Refining Technology allows for to melt and refine selected Cu scrap (old, new or a mix of them) with a production ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 t CO-eq/t 2 Cu. According to the available literature, the average values for the upstream processes, mainly for Cu
According to this data the production of FRHC Cu products from secondary Cu, that can replace with almost identical characteristics Cu products starting from primary Cu, thanks to the Properzi refining technology, can reduce the Carbon Footprint by as much as 7'000 Kg CO-eq per ton of FRHC copper rod2 products processing 100 percent copper scrap (old and/or new).
In addition to the Refining Process, it is important to mention our revolutionary Self Annealing Microrolling technology that facilitates 50 percent energy savings. Even if the value of CO-eq per ton2 is much lower compared to the one indicated for the refining process, its amount is important considering the millions of tons of copper rods processed into wire.
B) Cu Green Wire: savings up to 50 percent of electrical energy per ton of 1.8-2.6mm wire starting from 8mm rod
Quality Copper Coils Produced with Properzi CCR Lines
electric power requested for the rolling operations at such temperature needs considerably less power compared with the power needed by a breakdown drawing machine.
If you have the chance to visit our headquarters, we are sure that you will immediately Continuus-Properzi'sunderstandcommitment to be not only an inventor of new technologies that have changed the traditional industrial practices in the Non-Ferrous sector but also our strong commitment to the environment and sustainability that is an integral part of our Company. This is evident at our headquarters with 20,000 square meters of greenery and hundreds of trees which existed when the company relocated to its current location; now these same trees are more than 70 years old.
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The nature of our Company is to increase the efficiency of our equipment, reduce the consumption of utilities, and reduce waste by inventing new technological solutions for
The goal of the global community is to make the Copper Chain “greener” and Continuus-Properzi continues to make a significant contribution in this field. n
This Properzi SAM Cu ®Microrolling system is a revolutionary piece of equipment and, among all the other advantages that we will be glad to explain to you, is environmentally friendly with energy savings compared to traditional rodbreakdown operations of up to 50 percent (in the range of 90-110 kWh/t) while creating virtually no copper dust during the process. These two characteristics allow a savings of CO-eq and, considering2 the millions of tons of copper rod processed in the traditional breakdown machine, the potential reduction of installed power plants of hundreds of Giga Watt.
GREENING THE COPPER
recycling copper scrap. As explained above it is possible to convert 100 percent low-quality copper scrap directly into a high-quality copper rod. We have spent tremendous effort in the realisation of these goals and we continue to work to improve upon the significant results already reached. We summarised these results here below:
A. Properzi Cu Refining Technology: savings up to 7'000 Kg CO-eq per ton of FRHC2 copper rod products processing 100 percent copper scrap.
B. Cu Green Wire: savings up to 50 percent of electrical energy per ton of 1.8-2.6mm wire produced starting from 8mm rod.
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Adevices and quality-performance services to cable companies worldwide for decades. The company, with its unparalleled know-how and expertise in cable measuring systems, foresight, mastery and focus on quality, combined with its unwavering commitment to customer service, strives to improve the productivity of the cable manufacturers. In a conversation with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Mario Colpa, Sales & Marketing Director, AESA Cortaillod shares interesting insights about new developments at the company and its presence in the Indian market.
Mr. Mario Colpa, Sales & Marketing Director, AESA Cortaillod
AESA Cortaillod Launches FullyAutomated Measurement Equipment for SPE Cables
ESA Cortaillod has been providing state-of-the-art measuring systems,
Service is key! Therefore, we have set up first-level service support with our esteemed Indian partner expertisedIndustrial.Sci-MachThishighlycompanyplays a
key role in the servicing and calibration of our installed equipment in India.
Mario Colpa: As you know, AESA makes measurement equipment for communication cables and for resistance of energy cables - these are our two main product lines. We have launched various new products in the communication cable segment such as our new measurement equipment for communication cables, i.e., for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). The advantage of our equipment is that we are able to take fully automated measurements and tests. We have also got new software to make the interface more userfriendly.
MC: The return on investment can easily be less than one year. Logically, it depends on the volumes of cable manufactured.
India is a very important market for us. It is a developing country and we are delighted that we could team up with Sci-Mach Industrial. With our collaboration with the Indian partner, the customer wins; we are confident about the future.
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WCI:Canyouelaborateonhowyou measuretheresistanceofthe energycables?
WCI:Tellusaboutyourpresencein theIndianmarketalongwithyour futureplans.
Industrial. They support us to do the servicing of all our equipment in India and we had to do that even during the COVID-19 pandemic. When you buy equipment from AESA, you know that they are supported locally by a highly expertised company.
MC: We already have a good presence in the Indian market and the leading cable manufacturers know us. One of the new things that we did in India is that we set up first-level service support with our Indian partner Sci-Mach
WCI:WhatROIdoestheequipment givetothecablecompanies?
MC: The copper and aluminium prices doubled in the last two years. Thus, it's a real concern for the cable manufacturers, especially the energy cable manufacturers where they need larger cross-sections. It is critical to go in a safe manner and limit your tolerances in such a way that less copper or aluminium is used. The testing saves money enabling the cable manufacturers to generate more profit. At the same time, it is sustainable as fewer raw materials are used.
For curing coating/ink on optical fiber, the compact curved reflector optimised for maximising the peak irradiance at the fiber is installed in the lamp. The peak irradiance that the Xtrema Eco delivers is higher than competitors' higherpowered electrodeless systems at ⅔ of the electrical energy
Going to the Xtrema for Fiber Optics
Fiber Tower
Miltec creates each of its bulbs from the highest quality materials. Every bulb is thoroughly examined and tested to ensure that it meets spectral output standards before being shipped around the globe.
Specific to optical fiber, wire and cable, microwavepowered UV lamp systems are ideal, offering:
Iin the ultraviolet (UV) business as a distributor of UV curing system parts and supplies. With a focus on quality and innovation, Miltec sources quality products from around the world and is a leading US-based manufacturer of microwave bulbs.
t has been more than 30 years since Miltec UV started
l Low IR heat output.
l End-to-end lamp placement for curing substrates of any cure length or width.
The Xtrema Eco power supply delivers 4000 Watt of power to the UV lamp and features two power settings at full and
l Fast bulb and reflector changes (or cleaning) with Miltec's patented “Quick Release” RF Screen will reduce maintenance time and machine downtime.
Always innovating, Miltec not only developed its own arc and microwave UV curing systems for optical fiber and many other industries, it also patented an optical reflector system for optical fiber curing, created lamps with bulbs and reflectors that can be changed out in a matter of minutes, and most recently, created a way for Li-ion battery manufacturers to achieve significant savings on production using UV curing technology.
l Quick starting lamp eliminates the need for shutters.
l Long-lasting bulbs with consistent UV output.
From Parts to Peak Irradiance: Innovation Drives Miltec UV
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Higher UV peak irradiance output will allow the user to cure faster for increased production speeds and improved physical cure properties. Additional benefits and features that the Xtrema Eco UV system offers are:
l Easy to retrofit or replace existing microwave-powered UV equipment.
consumption, saving companies thousands of dollars per year in electrical costs.
l Various bulb types (H, H+, D, and V) to tailor the UV spectral output to user-specific applications.
The Xtrema Eco UV system is the latest development in electrodeless UV lamp technology, which can be configured and optimised for the customer's specific application. The Xtrema Eco lamp is a 10-inch UV lamp offered with reflector geometries to optimize how the UV light is delivered to the substrate.
Designed specifically for the optical fiber market, the Xtrema ECO Fibercure lamp utilises a patented and optimised reflector design that more sharply focuses the UV light rays at its target, which significantly increases the UV intensity at the fiber compared to the competitor's higher-powered electrodeless UV lamps. The Eco Fiber lamp is the best choice for fiber producers targeting maximum fiber draw speed with the minimum number of UV lamps, minimum heat load to the fiber, and minimum energy
l Ability to cure even the most optically dense inks/ coatings when other lower output UV systems cannot
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Miltec's innovations and contributions to UV technology have made them the source for quality systems and parts. With significant energy and operating savings through efficient design and easy maintenance features, companies will enjoy an attractive return on investment in new lines or upgraded technology for optical fiber draw, colouring, and FRP coating. n
UV CURING SYSTEMS
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The Xtrema Plus UV lamp will produce significantly higher UV peak irradiance and UV energy compared to other competitive UV systems. The benefits of higher UV output are as follows:
half power. The power supply is compact in size, easy to install, easy to control, and remote control inputs and outputs easily integrate controls of the lamps for any size production line.
Xtrema ECO Gen 2 Fiber Lamps
The Xtrema Plus power supply is the engine that powers the UV lamp with 6000 Watt of pure power. The power supply is compact, easy to install and operate, and is designed to be extremely maintenance-friendly and is field serviceable resulting in lower operating costs.
l Reduces the number of lamps or lamp rows required = less space consumed, less energy consumed, and lower operating costs
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The Xtrema Plus UV system is perfectly suited for a wide variety of UV markets and applications, including optical fiber draw towers, colouring, ribbon cables, FRP/GRP, metal pipe/tube coating, and wide web converting.
l Improved through-cure = improved adhesion between ink/coating and substrate
of the Xtrema Eco, the new Xtrema Plus is a 10-inch electrodeless lamp, powered by a 6000 Watt power supply, uses the same patented reflector technology to focus the UV light. This system incorporates a user-friendly design for easy installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
l Faster cure speeds = higher production speeds
l Improved surface cure properties such as scratch resistance, stain resistance, chemical resistance, and more
The technological packages developed by DEM are a remarkable example of the way the company pursues innovation for the benefit of the wire industry.
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Profile Wire Rolling Technology: Equipment and complete lines to form flat and shaped wire, for custom and standard design profiles, in ferrous and non-ferrous materials of all grades, with final applications in the automotive, oil & gas, chemical, spring making, power and distribution, door and window hardware, house appliance, textile, watch and luxury, medical, precision and mechanical industries.
Automatic Loading and Unloading Of Spools
Inline Cleaning of Tools by No-Contact System
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DEM stands for continuous innovation in the wire industry, with a goal of boosting uptime, yet meeting unparalleled performances.
By moving the overall stand sideways automatically with continual minimal shifting, the complete surface of rolls is going to be used equally over time, with uniform wear resulting along the full barrel of the roll. This results in the maximisation of the tool's lifetime while minimising their cost impact.
Fully Automatic Edging Stands
As the call for a brilliant surface of the end product is increasing, DEM introduced a surface polishing system that is aimed at removing dust while getting glossy finishing of wire.
Keeping rolls clean plays a key role in the rolling process. It allows getting the end product with a very clean and brilliant surface, limits the call for maintenance (removal of sticky particles from roll surface), promotes longer life of tools, and it is beneficial for final product accuracy. The nocontact cleaning system of DEM avoids any accumulation of dirt in the proximity of rolls, completely.
DEM Takes Wire Technology Further
Reinforcing Wire Stretching Technology: Equipment and complete lines for stretching of hot rolled rebar, aiming at improving its tensile properties while keeping its extraordinary ductility unaltered. Stretched material is widely used in the construction and armouring of buildings and bridges as well as in all applications where concrete reinforcing material has outstanding resistance paired with exceptional elongation capacity.
Wire Surface Polishing System
Reinforcing Wire Rolling Technology: Equipment and complete lines for cold rolling of wire rods to produce reinforcing wire with positive ribbing or negative indentation in coils and bars. Final applications are in concrete reinforcing welded mesh, lattice girders, columns, fabricated rebar and stirrups used in industrial flooring, prefabricated structures, building foundations, civil construction and infrastructures.
The system is aiming at limiting damages to spools, in most cases due to manual mishandling. Preserving spools is very important in all those applications where the same spool filled by wire is used for further pay-off operations, downstream. Moreover, the system contributes to enhancing the efficiency of operations.
The latest generation of edging stands allows accurate alignment between rolls with outstanding results as to corner radii accuracy. Additionally, all operations are made easier using memorized receipts, cutting time for threading the wire.
Inline Continuous Dimensional Check and Correction
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Automatic roll-gap control for no less than exact end product geometry - this is obtained by the latest generation
DEM Technological Packages for Profile Wire Rolling
for the production of shapes made in steel, copper or aluminium; for the fabrication of cold rolled or stretched reinforcing wire; for the calibration and annealing of IT spring wire; for the forming of cored wire. Coilers, spoolers or bar bundle facilities complement the lines to collect the end products. DEM delivers full automation controls and the Wire Up, an IIoT package specially developed for the wire industry. Augmented reality together with advanced connection solutions allows for commissioning as well as maintenance, remotely. Additionally, DEM supplies cassettes and auxiliaries for CRLs and micro cassettes and tooling for drawing lines. DEM engineers, supplies and commissions:
Author: Mr.Rahul Jha,Technical Consultant - Sales and After Sales, DEM S.p.A.
Stand Continuous Shift for Uniform Tool Wear
DEM Technological Packages for Reinforcing Wire Rolling and Stretching
The current record is set at 150 cuts per minute, with a length tolerance of less than 1 mm/m (0.039 inches/ft). So, at a glance: easy operator set-up, zero set-up time for a cutto-length change, length tolerance less than 1 mm/m and 2x faster than the market average.
Even for tiny profiles as 1.5 x 0.2 mm processed at 1200 m/min! DEM delivers also equipment for precise cut-tolength bars and calendering (bending coilers) equipment for loose coils collected on tubular carriers.
adjustment allows working very close to the limits set by the norms, yet producing ever-compliant material. Thanks to this precise and reliable wire weight measurement, 100 percent production of bars meeting the minimum dimensions within the permitted tolerance range (thus, with the lowest weight per meter) can now be produced with the return of investment estimated in less than a year of plant operation.
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The system allows the unloading operations of one coil, while another is processed avoiding unnecessary downtimes.
sic/stand-alone solution, by using product recipe) or automatically, through the connection to the Wire Weight TheControl*.main
Digital Gap Control
The DEM high-speed reinforcing wire rolling lines reach a production speed of 5 m/s (1000 fpm approx.) for bars as short as 2 meters (6.5 ft) or up to 10 m/s (2000 fpm approx.)for longer bars. All the above come out with a new noiseless bar unloading design.
Quick Cassette Change
Double Coilers with Automatic Wire Transfer
Adaptive Straightness Control
The Assisted Weight Control (AWC) is the DEM's technological package for the production of wire at a lower tolerance limit to have weight in control, thanks to a continuous and automatic roll gap positioning system. Such a function is controlled by servo motors receiving input data from the Wire Weight Control and transferring them to the Digital Gap Control. Therefore, the AWC is a highly sophisticated yet reliable application made up of a reading system (WWC Wire Weight Control), a signal transduction system (DGC Digital Gap Control) and a drive system (servo motors monitored by the general Theautomation).automatic
The QCC is a really beneficial headway to cut the tooling time of cassettes. Normally a cassette changeover takes approximately 40 – 50 minutes: the QCC allows the reduction of such a time to 4 minutes only. It means that, in the case of a production program that calls for many cassette changes, a significant reduction of downtimes is achieved. Now, considering that frequent changes are increasing among all cold rolled wire producers, the QCC becomes a fundamental tool for all wire manufacturers aiming at improving the productivity of their lines.
The ASC technological package is the DEM's new breakthrough solution to produce straight bars perfectly thanks to a completely autonomous control process. At the end of the day, the wire manufacturer can experience huge advantages highlighted by a steady and consistent straight product output paired with a higher production uptime.
Furthermore, the cassettes for QCC are carried out on special changing trolleys and exchanged during line stops. This means that no external lifting devices such as overhead cranes are needed, saving this way money for their purchase. Should these devices be already present, their availability for different operations other than cassette change will increase.
Lastly, the release of the in-line cassettes, their ejection, re-
Perfect Traverse Coiling
The DEM technological packages are innovative add-ons, suitable for installation either on existing or newly-built machinery.
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High Speed Shear
The DGC is a solution that grants automatic roll gap positioning and assisted wire threading. Such a roll positioning is initiated either by manual input (ba-
advantages are: no line stops for roll adjustment, line quick setup and, as mentioned above, a line setup semiautomatically/automatically controlled through recipes input or through data received from the Wire Weight Control.
electronic non-contact devices or by traditional contact type units, all sourced from primary brands highly specialized in the measuring technology, coupled with a software application specifically developed by DEM.
More than 6 million bars per month are automatically collected in sub and/or master bundles conveyed through tying machines, then delivered, weighed and packaged. That is what DEM means for high-level cold rolling lines for the production of reinforcing wire, in bars. This is achieved through the DEM's High Speed Shear package.
Assisted Weight Control
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Direct Wire Injection
l Analysis: Explore your big data. It's easy. Do it anytime, anywhere. Find ways to improve.
l Process modeling: Keep each and every task under control.
The Direct Wire Injection is the DEM's Technological Package for the integration of a cold rolling line with a mesh welding machine. This system serves to roll and directly shoot the cross wire onto the mesh welders. This leads to a cost as well as space saving since no material manipulation is needed and no intermediate stock for cross wire is necessary. Moreover, a newly patented and state-ofthe-art OTO buffering (120 sec wire accumulation time) that is part of the system, ensures uninterrupted mesh welding machine operations, avoiding the stops which are normally required to weld the cross wire.
DWR - DEM Wire Rolling: A New Way to Process Wire Markets demanding small and diversified production lots require increased flexibility on output capacities. DWR answers to this market demand, zeroing the set-up time, machine preparation, and threading and it provides a very high consistency in product characteristics. This solution has been developed by merging the DEM know-how of profile rolling and reinforcing wire rolling, combining all
l Maintenance: Take advantage of predictive maintenance thanks to memorized practices.
Wire Up – The New DEM Digital Platform
insertion and locking/unlocking are fully assisted with a significant reduction of risk of accidents for the operator.
Furthermore, a new patented quick locking system of the rolling rings, combined with a fast roll positioning, allows a production line changeover and set-up in less than 12 minutes, this way remarkably reducing the downtimes.
l Spare parts: Manage inventories browsing 3D drawings. DEM strongly believes in the importance of digitalisation for the machine industry of the future. For this reason, we have developed a new digital platform, to monitor the efficiency of the line and schedule maintenance.
Wire Up uses advanced analytics to help wire manufacturers achieve efficient operations. Moreover, Wire Up allows monitoring the efficiency of the line in real-time, analysing downtimes, pinpointing bottlenecks, suggesting predictive & scheduled maintenance of wear parts & components, monitoring spare parts availability, and keeping your team informed. The aim is to reduce time to market, increase repeatability, and enhance plant efficiency and safety. As of today, more than 100 wire manufacturers have chosen Wire Up, with some others joining soon.
l Troubleshooting: Get helped and act promptly based on the know-how your operators built over time.
This is the DEM's IIoT platform specifically developed for the wire industry that ensures:
Monitoring: check facts and figures about your machine, anywhere.
l Automatic alerts: Get noticed of any malfunction, nonconformity or missed targets.
* The In-line Wire Weight Control system is a system that controls the wire weight per meter in line, no matter the speed. The system can either work as a “stand-alone” or give closed-loop feedback to the DGC (i.e. Assisted Weight control).
l Stay updated, always.
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benefits of each technology. The result of this technical effort is mostly appreciable when a DWR line is combined with a mesh welding line: even in the case of large diameter bars, the DWR is able to directly produce straight bars, with high performance and with no additional straightening operations required. This means that the wire manufacturer can save a lot of space in his factory and he can organize the production with a “just-in-time logic”, instead of “warehouse logic”.
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IManufacturers' Association (IEEMA) organised Cable Wire 2022, the 9th international conference and exhibition on cables, wires, and accessories from 25th to 26th August 2022 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. Inaugurated by Chief Guest Mr. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Mr. Vijay Karia, Chairman & MD, Ravin Group, Mr Shreegopal Kabra, MD & Group President, RR Global, Ms. Sonal Gariba,
Chairman, IEEMA Cable Division, Mr. Reshu Madan, Vice Chairman IEEMA Cable Division and Head, Infrastructure Business, and Ms. Charu Mathur, Director General, IEEMA, the conference was attended by more than 400 delegates from around 160 organisations including many influential people in the industry. A few of the themes discussed at the event were safety issues and cabling infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Cable Wire 2022
Ms. Sonal Gariba, Chairman, IEEMA Cable Division
Cable Wire 2022: Focus on Cabling Infrastructure for Safety and Sustainability
ndian Electrical & Electronics
Ms. Sonal Gariba, Chairman, IEEMA Cable Division, set the tone for the proceedings and said, “The world today is moving towards infrastructure in a manner where the fulcrum is electricity. The mantra of electricity, being T AAA, means technology, which is available,
The9theditionoftheInternationalConference&Exhibitiononcables,wires&accessorieswas heldon25thand26thAugust2022inNewDelhi.
Quality products are our strength and we believe in Solutions rather than machines Machine & Controls is a pioneer in optical cable machine manufacturing for the past two decades in India . The ISO 9001 certified company has a clientele base worldwide from MSMEs to MNCs. We believe in consistent and quality performance over the years with innovation and R&D in all deliveredsucceededforventuredAsmuchatsynchronisedEuropeanMachinepossiblemachinestoserveourcustomersbetter.&ControlsuseajudiciousmixofandIndiancomponentstocurateapackagethatdeliversperformanceparorbetterthanEuropeanofferingsataeconomicalprice.partofourdiversificationplans,wehaveintonewdomainssuchasEPCcontractsOFC,FRPUV,andthermalplantsandhaveinprovidingenhancedsolutionsandmorethanthepromisedperformance. WE SPECIALISE IN: • FRP Manufacturing Line – Thermal – UV • Complete Range of OFC Manufacturing Machines • Optical Fibre Cable Test Equipment • Control Cables Machines • Data Cable Machines • Technological Consultancy of Cable Manufacturing & FRP • Line Support for Commissioning A-475 , TTC Industrial Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai - 400710, Maharashtra, India Ashok Jain: 9820449087 Email: ashok@machineandcontrols.com Website: www.machineandcontrols.com Meet us: Stand No. K37 23 to 25 November Bombay Exhibition Centre lineNewlylaunchedColouringLineforopticalfibrewithspeedof2500mtrs/min.
accessible, and affordable. Today, we are at the crux of these technological changes, where now it not only entails new products but also about reorganising the product portfolio, making products.applications-specificSofromonecable, for all applications to specialised cables for each application, the trend is moving towards customisation of cables. At the same time, we have neither forgotten the concern for the environment, nor the safety of the lives of our people. Our innovations in safety will build the confidence that our loved ones can be safe in high-rise buildings, as well as public Talkingplaces.”
Mr. Vijay Karia, Chairman & Managing Director, Ravin Group of Companies
Talking about the industry, Mr. Vijay Karia, Chairman & Managing Director, Ravin Group of Companies, said, “A few days ago, the prime minister talked about the losses of the DISCOMs. And one of the things which we need to understand is that DISCOMs can pay only if they are making money. However, for the first time, we have the focus on the power sector, not just, in the central government, but also across various state governments which augurs very well for the
Global, emphasised the quality of wires that should be used. He mentioned that of all the fire accidents, about 75 percent are electrical, and out of these electrical fire accidents, about 70 percent are due to faulty wires and cables.
Meanwhile, Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, MD & Group President, RR
by IEEMA once every four years, Cable Wire offers an international platform for the presentation of new ideas and developments, technical discussions with peers, a showcase of new products & solutions and first-hand access to knowledge and trends of technology developments in the cables & wires industry around the globe. The quadrennial event has gained wide acceptance globally since its inception in 1983 and has established itself as an influential and recognized international event.
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Ms. Charu Mathur, Director General, IEEMA
Conductedindustry.”
Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, MD & Group President, RR Global
about India being at the forefront of renewable energy, she added, “With the development of infra projects and the government investment driving the growth, Indian wire & cable industry has the potential to grow by USD 1.65 billion in the next five years. And this can only happen if we technologically upgrade ourselves. We need to keep in mind that whether it is a fossil fuel, solar, green hydrogen, or whatever form of electricity it is generated, there is only one way to deliver it, i.e. wires & cables. At such a time, the wire & cable industry in India recognizes its commitments not just to the country, but to the world at large. Keeping this in mind, and to ensure that the industry keeps pace with the fast-changing, exciting developments, the conference has been curated from the theme 'Innovations and Beyond' focusing on transitioning from energy into electricity.”
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Ms. Charu Mathur, Director General, IEEMA, said, “The industry has got great potential in being able to count over three to 5 percent of the country's GDP by 2047 and the electrical consumption increasing to 10,000 units, there is a
possibility for India to be one of the leaders in green, hydrogen, and storage. One of the things that the industry would probably have to focus on is quality & safety.”
She also informed that ELECRAMA 2023, one of the world's largest electrical equipment trade fairs, is scheduled for February next year. Talking about the theme and dates of the upcoming event, she said, “The theme for ELECRAMA 2023 is 'Reimagined Energy for Sustainable Future'. You will see the difference from electricity to energy because that's the future the world is moving toward and that's where India's journey is. The dates are 18th to 22nd February 2023. We've already got a fantastic response as 28,000 square meters of space has already been booked within 10 days of opening”
“In-depth conversations about the current challenges associated with the global energy transition, new requirements made on machines and equipment – and all of this considering sustainability aspects – the need for discussion among exhibitors and visitors in the exhibition halls was enormous,” confirmed Mr. Daniel Ryfisch, Project Director of wire/Tube and Flow Technologies commenting on the successful re-start of the trade fairs.
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Sustainability A Much-Debated Topic in wire 2022
This was the first time for the players in the wire, cable, pipe and tube industries to join Messe Düsseldorf's ecoMetals Campaign. A transformation of these energy-intensive industries towards more sustainability has already been actively supported by Messe Düsseldorf for years now.
Alongside many machines and plant facilities in action, there were impressive trade fair launches to be seen in the exhibition halls: the wire exhibitors in the fastener and spring-making technology segments also presented finished products such as fastener components and industrial springs – an absolute novelty. Technical conferences, expert meetings and guided ecoMetals Tours of the exhibition halls enhanced the exhibitors' ranges of the two trade fairs in 2022.
fter a 4-year-long hiatus, the wire industry met on-
Asite at wire Düsseldorf, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the wire and cable industry. As an international trade fair, wire Düsseldorf provided exhibitors and suppliers of wires and cables in addition to the latest technology, speciality products and innovative machines concerning wire and cable manufacturing, a unique communication platform. Experts from all over the world use the trade fair not only as an information center for the developments and trends in wire, cable and wireprocessing industries. This key fair is also an international forum for the purpose of setting up closer business contacts and for intensifying existing relations with customers.
Around1,057exhibitorsfrom over51countriescametowire Düsseldorffrom20to24June 2022topresenttechnology highlightsfromtheir industrieson53,000square metresofexhibitionspace.
“Düsseldorf is and will remain the place to be for these weighty industries. Especially in times of sustainable change it is more important than ever to be represented here in Düsseldorf and in direct exchange with the players in these industries,” stressed Mr. Bernd Jablonowski, Executive Director at Messe Düsseldorf, and said, “Düsseldorf has paid off again – was the feedback from the well-attended exhibition halls. Most companies plan to return again in 2024.”
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“We were all looking forward to wire, we have missed the personal contact in recent years and have learned to appreciate the value of direct customer talks at trade fair events such as wire and Tube,” says Dr.-Ing. Uwe-Peter Weigmann, Spokesman of the Board at WAFIOS AG, in an initial statement. “We have deliberately chosen our trade fair motto 'Future Forming Technology' and thematically found the sweet spot for productivity leaps, ground-breaking new technologies and automation solutions that will enable even more sustainable business in the future. For WAFIOS, innovations have always been in the forefront and we have once again clearly underlined this with our trade fair programme. Customer response was excellent and our stands, both at wire and Tube, were very well attended on all days of the trade fair,” said Dr. Weigmann, giving a positive summary of the Withevent.strong
Opportunities for and avenues toward a green transformation were discussed at the wire and Tube Expert Meeting in Hall 3 over two days. Here such key industry players as Salzgitter AG, thyssenkrupp Steel, thyssenkrupp Material Services Processing, ArcelorMittal, Heine + Beisswenger Gruppe, Klöckner + Co SE, Swiss Steel Group, SMS Group GmbH, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahlrohre e.V., Voß Edelstahlhandel GmbH + Co. KG and Stahlmarkt Consult shared their roadmaps for green transformation. They reported exciting transformation processes in their wirecompanies.2022presented 1,057 exhibitors from 51 countries on some 53,000 square metres of net exhibition space showcasing wire making and wire processing machines, wire, cable, wire products and manufacturing technology, fasteners and spring making technology including finished products and grid-welding machinery. In addition to this, innovations from measuring, control technology, and test engineering were on display.
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Because the ecoMetal-trails demonstrated live that the exhibitors at wire and Tube are not only innovative but are also increasingly producing in an energy-efficient and resource-saving way.
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contingents at wire and Tube were exhibitors from Italy, Turkey, Spain, Belgium, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Great Britain, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. From overseas, companies from the USA, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, India and Japan travelled to Düsseldorf.
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The visitors of the wire exhibition were primarily wire and cable manufacturers and came from the iron, steel and nonferrous metal industry or from the vehicle and upstream supplier industry. They were interested in wire and wire products, machinery and equipment for the production and processing of rods, wire and strip as well as test engineering, sensor technology and quality assurance for the wire and cable industry.
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All these industry players received excellent ratings from international trade visitors who travelled to Düsseldorf from more than 140 countries. At around 70 percent, the proportion of international trade fair visitors was very high. Around 75percentof tradefairvisitorswereexecutiveswithdecisionmaking powers. Overall, the willingness of the industries to invest, especially in challenging times, was high. There was andTubealsoanincreaseinfirst-timevisitors,aclearsignthatwireandfullyreflecttheinternationalmarketwiththeirofferingsthusmeettheexpectationsoftheindustries.Around70
percent of the visitors surveyed said they would come to Düsseldorf againin2024.
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Consumers need to ascertain that the electrical wiring used in their premises is capable of taking the extra load. Most electric fires occur because of overloading or poor quality of wires. New appliances, gizmos and gadgets are increasing the load on the electrical infrastructure installed when the buildings were constructed. So, the upgradation of electrical infrastructure, especially wiring is very important to prevent fire accidents.
In 2019, India recorded 10,915 deaths due to fire accidents. Most fire-related fatalities happen in residential buildings; 58 percent of such fatalities were seen in 2019. Many of these accidents arise from electrical short circuits because of the use of substandard wires.
There is a need for lead-free flameretardant wires that elevate the oxygen index which prevents the fire from spreading. They are used for internal electrification and power supply to all electrically connected equipment. Microtek wires and cables are suitable to be used in extreme weather conditions. With extensive research and development (R&D), Microtek has developed best-in-class wires and cables that can address the continuously changing requirements of Knowingcustomers.how to protect yourself and your home with proper maintenance and the use of good quality electrical wires will prevent you and your family from fire hazards, electrical shocks, and burns. Do it right and stay safe! n
Author: Mr. Subodh Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Microtek International Pvt. Ltd.
An electric overload occurs when too much current passes through electric wires. The wires heat and can melt, with the risk of starting a fire. Electrical shocks and fires are commonly caused by faulty wiring or equipment or inferior products.
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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data attributes nearly 40 percent of deaths at the workplace to electrical issues. According to statistics from ICA-India, among all the structures in which fire accidents were reported, about 35 percent occurred in old buildings. In the past faulty electrical wiring has resulted in incidents like a massive blaze breaking out at the famous Jhandewalan cycle market in central Delhi. Reportedly, 60 units situated in 20 shops of the market were destroyed in the fire.
he growing usage of electronic devices has perked up the demand for power in India. During the summer season especially with heatwave conditions being observed in many parts of the country, the usage of electric equipment like desert coolers and air conditioners grows exponentially. This ultimately results in electric overloads and thus, puts stress on electric wires.
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The ICA-India, set up in 1998, has been propagating safe wiring practices in the building construction sector with increased awareness of power quality through the Asia Power Quality Initiative platform. Furthermore, it is known to all that AC currents travel on the smooth surface of conductors, the smoother the surface, the easier it is for the AC current to travel. When the copper wire is drawn into smaller diameters at the time of manufacturing, the edges of the drawn wire become irregular leading to more resistance for the current to flow. Super annealed process which makes the conductor super smooth therefore increasing its conductivity results in fewer heat losses as compared to any other wire. This is the kind of manufacturing facility that is deployed by companies like Microtek and others.
Aquent to the next level in providing solutions to the wire and cable Industry in India.
with the flame retardant additives like ATH or MDH and provide better tensile properties, elongation, flame retardancy, and durability over time. For several years, the cable makers were depending on imported coupling agents. It was a pain point in getting the materials timely and also was not economical. Today, Aquent provides timely high-quality products that are made in Similarly,India.the Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) industry was dependent on the imported bonding resin used in enhancing bonding between strength member (FRP) and coating polymer.
1. Coupling agents for HFFR cables
Extrusion Coating Bonding Resin on FRP Rods in Optical Fibre Cables
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The bonding resin is a critical component coated on the FRP rod which bonds with the next coating layer to give enough pull strength during the installation process of cables. There were limited global sources and supply storage was a big pain Aquent'spoint.
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2. Bonding resins used in OFR cable Aquent'sconstructioncoupling agents AADIBOND EC 1226 and AADIBOND EC1227 are used in Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) compounding for enhancing the mechanical properties of flame retardancy and long-term durability of cables.
AADIMER OFC 3942 series bonding resins are matching the performance parameter was a big challenge that Aquent cracked & today, we proudly say, most of the key optical fibre suppliers moved to Aquent for the solution.
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quent has established coating resins that give higher bonding performance for both thermal and UV coating FRP rods in optical fibre cables. Aquent started its journey in the wire & cable industry as a supplier of speciality polymers and elastomers a decade ago. Gaining the application knowledge and continuous efforts to contribute to the customer development process made Aquent an integral part of HFFR & TheOFCsegments.additionof the latest functional polymer manufacturing business with technological support from technical experts from the USA has taken
As FTTH and 5G move towards exponential growth in India, Aquent has geared up for the demand to meet customers' volumes and timelines. Aquent has become a trusted value chain partner in OFC. Aquent developed FRP bonding coating indigenously and geared up to supply the upcoming OFC demand of India and the world. n
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Mr. VK Bajaj highlighted the key innovations with which APAR is driving to bring a change in the industry.
The tight concentricity allows wire insulators to meet the demands of today's super thin-wall constructions.
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APAR becomes the only Indian company invited as a panellist at CRU Wire & Cable 2022 Conference, held from 25-27 July 2022 in London.
Ajex & Turner Develops Extrusion Tips & Dies with Ideal
jex & Turner manufactures extrusion tips & dies in various shapes and sizes with alloy steel and special custom materials. It uses high-quality rust free steel with tested ideal OD & ID concentricity. The tight concentricity allows wire insulators to meet the demands of today's super thin-wall constructions. These tools are made in alloy steel, polishcompressionThecarbideanddiamondasperthecustomer'srequirement.extrusiondiescanbetubingdie,compressiondieorsemidie.Ajex&Turnermakestip&diewithamirrorandnosharpedgestoensureoptimalinsulation
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Chairman and Managing Director of the company, said, “We entered the cables business in 2008 and for the last 10 years, we have been steadily growing at about 19 percent CAGR. It is a privilege for APAR to be recognised at par with other internationally reputed organisations. As the only Indian company invited to speak at the podium, we are proud to bring to attention and represent the innovation, development, growing exports and contribution to the globalcable&wiresindustry.” n
August 30, 2022
In its three days conference from 25-27 July 2022, CRU's Wire & Cable Conference brought together key executives from the wire & cable industry around the world. The agenda of the conference was to explore both energy and communications network developments, across the full value chain for insulated wire & cable products produced from copper, aluminium, optical fibre and associated coaches),forthisitsnuclearacceptedconventionalcablesBajajTalkingatcableHegrowingtechnologyindustry.tionsAtinvitedEngland.toInnovationmaterials.Mr.VKBajaj,Sr.President–BusinessStrategy&fromAPARIndustriesLtd.wasrecentlyinvitedCRUWire&Cable2022ConferenceheldinLondon,ThisisforthefirsttimeanIndiancompanywasasapanellistontheforum.theforum,Mr.VKBajajhighlightedafewoftheinnova-APARisdrivingtobringachangeinthewires&cablesHetalkedabouthowAPAR'slateste-beamisthefutureofwire&cablesandwillmeettheelectricitydemandsofeverycountryandindustry.alsoemphasisedhowthistechnologysupportsawire&toperformatoptimumstatewithoutanyderatingevenhigheroperatingtemperatures.abouttheacceptanceofthee-beamcablesMr.VKsaid,“IamproudtointroduceE-beaminsulatedXLPEthathavebetterageingpropertiescomparedtoXLPEcables.Thisiswhatmakesthemwellintherenewableindustrylikewind,solarandwherethebaseoperatingtemperatureishigh.Duetohighcurrentcarryingcapacityandfire-resistantproperties,e-beamcross-linkedzerohalogenwireisanidealchoiceotherindustriesincludingrailways(forlocomotiveanddefence,shipping,housewiring,etc.”
to flagship projects such as Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi), (2020 and 2021 through Johnson Controls), Delhi Metro, Kanpur Metro, and the Bandaranaike International Airport expansion project in Sri Lanka, among Additionally,others,inIndia.Ducab has also supplied low voltage (LV), MV, and FlamBICC range of cables to all the airports in the UAE and others in the GCC, including Doha International Airport (Qatar), Muscat International Airport (Oman), and the King AbdulAzizAirport(Jeddah). n
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Ducab Supplies 140 km MV Cables to Lucknow Metro Project
As the first metro project in Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Metro will now be a key component of Ducab's global expansion strategy, especially in the transport sector in the Asian market.
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ucab Group has added yet another feather in its cap in terms of its international operations, precisely, in the Indian market. The cable company supplied 140 km of Medium Voltage (MV) cables for the Lucknow Metro project in Uttar Pradesh. A project of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRCL), Lucknow was the first metro MohammadprojectinthenorthernIndianstate.Almutawa,CEOofDucab Group, said, “Our legacy in India dates back to 1988 with our first customer, the Nhava Sheva Port (Mumbai Port). Since then, we have collaborated with our global partners on projects that impact the daily lives of millions. We will continue to pursue such projects that add value to our customers' operations while establishing Ducab as a reliable supplier of high“Asqualitycablesolutions.”anEmiratibrand, we are aligned with 'Operation 300bn', UAE's national strategy to increase the industrial sector's contribution to GDP from AED 133 billion (~USD 36.21 billion) to AED 300 billion (~USD 81.68 billion) by The2031,”hefurtheradded.Lucknowprojectis the focal point of Ducab's global expansion strategy, particularly in the Asian transport sector. Previously, the cable company has already supplied
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While appraising the stability of MINI250™H, Senior Product Manager at HUBER+SUHNER, Mr. Raymond
the legacy of the original “bend-to-the-end” of its MINIBEND predecessors, the new cable range is quite flexible and can run on the outside of satellite arms and solar panel arrays, allowing tight bends without compromisingconnectivitystrength. n
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“Bend-To-The-End” – Newest HUBER+SUHNER Cabling Range for Satellites
Theperyearby2030.MINI250™H, with the largest diameter in the MINIBEND family of HUBER+SUHNER, transmits antenna signals for space, aerospace, and satellite applications. Its release means that HUBER+SUHNER can outfit an entire satellite with its range of interconnectivity cabling.
Miney said that “Stable cable assemblies like the new MINI250™H are needed to ensure factors, such as temperature changes in the atmosphere, do not affect the efficiency of the connectivity needed to transmit informaContinuingtion.”
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September 3, 2022
Allied Market Research (AMR), the global space electronics market is expected to reach USD 5.4 billion by the year 2031. Evidence of this growth is highlighted by the growing number of satellites being launched. Euroconsult says that about 1,700 satellites are going to be launched
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APAR Industries has been providing indigenously developed specialised cables to the Indian Defence for over a decade.
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ower Minister of Goa Ramkrishna 'Sudin' Dhavalikar said that INR 10 crore would be spent in each state constituency to take up underground cabling – as published in a leading news daily. The state government will generate Themoneytoinitiateundergroundcablingprojects.PowerMinisteralsoassertedthattheGoa Tamnar
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nd September 2022 marked an essential milestone for Indian defence manufacturing as the Indian Navy commissioned “INS Vikrant” – the largest ship (aircraft carrier) ever built in India's maritime history. Earlier on May 17th, 2022, India had successfully launched two indigenously made frontline warships, INS Surat and INS Udaygiri and the third ship "INS Taragiri" is scheduled to be launched supplyingproudbetween&INSdesignjoinsinTheseon11September2022fromMumbai'sMazagonDocks.aresomeofthemomentousstepsoftheIndianNavyachievingself-relianceinthedefencesector,asIndiaaselectgroupofnationshavingthecapabilitytoandbuildanAircraftCarrierindigenously.Vikrantisbuiltusingindigenousequipment,machineryover2,500kmofcabling(morethanthedistanceKochitoKailash).APARIndustriesLimitedistobeoneofthepartnersoftheIndianNavyforspecialisede-beam(EBXL)cables.
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Transmission Project Ltd. (GTTPL) is the need of the hour to serve the rising requirements for reliable power supply in the region. He also informed about the significant efforts of the government to ensure the availability of an uninterInruptedpowersupplyinGoa.2021,GoaElectricityDepartment had taken up the conversion work of HT and LT overhead power lines to cover conductors in Querim, Veling, Priol, and Cuncolim in the Priol constituency in the state. Additionally, there was other significant underground cabling work: laying 33 kV
double circuit cable from Porvorim substation to Saligao substation, and conversion work of overhead to the undergroundinCuncolimIndustrialEstate. n
APAR is Proud to be a Contributor to the Indian Navy's Marvel INS Vikrant
Power Minister of Goa emphasised that the Goa Tamnar Transmission Project Ltd. (GTTPL) will be instrumental in fulfilling the increasing requirements for reliable power supply.
Goa Government to Invest INR 10 crore for Underground Cabling in Each Constituency
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Within the i-check platform by LS Cable & System, an IoT sensor, which is attached to the cable, detects abnormal conditions such as overheating and short circuits.
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ties of the wires and cables. This crosslinking significantly improves the thermal, mechanical and chemical properties Today,ofthepolymer.APAR Industries houses India's largest e-beam facility and is a highly reputed supplier of specialised OFC cables, tactical cables, torpedo cables and submarine cables. This range of cables is specially developed to support the Indian Army and Navy, strengthening and safeguardingIndianbordersandcoasts. n
Global Steel Wire Market to Surpass USD 570 Million by 2026
South Korea-based LS Cable & System has launched 'icheck' – the first-ever platform in the industry that paves the way for remote cable management utilising the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The new solution can be helpful in reducing the number of incidents in which fires Thearecausedbyshortcircuitsandpoweroutages.cablemanufacturerisplanningtoexpandits range of cables while seamlessly integrating the core concept of 'asset management' and emerge as a core platform for Inmanagingthelifecycleofcables.thesystem,anIoTsensor,which is attached to the cable, detects abnormal conditions such as overheating and short circuits. Moreover, it prevents power outages and fires caused by cable abnormalities. The administrators can also check cable status in real-time via web and mobile. It also ingandgeneratedTheminutestopticali-checkmaintenanceconvenientlydedicatedmanageThesendspushnotificationswhenanabnormalsituationoccurs.companyhasalsobroughtawaytodigitiseandcableinformation.WithadistinctQRcodewithareaderormobiledevice,theconsumerscanfindoutaboutthecablemanufacturer,history,andremainingservicelife.hasasoundandvibrationmonitoringsystemusingcablesensors.Itdetectsandnotifiesaboutthemodificationsinsoundandvibrationoftheline.firemonitoringsystemdetectscarbonmonoxidethatiswhenacableornearbypowerfacilitycatchesfiresharesapushnotification.Firesaremonitoredbyobserv-abnormaltemperatureriseswithatemperaturesensor.
One of the major factors driving the growth in the global steel wire market is the rise in demand in the automotive sector.
Technavio. Around 51 percent of the market's growth will originate from APAC during the forecast period. China, Japan, and South Korea are the key markets for steel wires in APAC. Market growth in this region will be faster than the
The steel wire market is expected to increase to USD 570 million from 2021 to 2026, at a CAGR of 4.37 percent, according to the latest report released by
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The platform is being commercialised actively. Ever since its introduction, LS Cable & System has been in talks with several domestic and international firms regarding the introduction of the system. As a matter of fact, companies in various segments such as semiconductors, displays, petrochemicals, telecommunication services, and steel Inhaveexpressedtheireagernesstoinstalltheplatform.fact,LSCable&Systemhasexpresseditsplans to continue developing and expanding i-check in terms of having multiple management functions with one sensor. In the future, the goal of the company is to start a 'cable health index' feature that can even identify the health of the cable. n
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LS Cable & System Brings Remote-Based Management System
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APAR has been supplying indigenously developed and manufactured specialised cables to the Indian defence for over a decade. These specialised cables include control cables, power cables, instrumentation cables, co-axial mersthroughbeam)CablescablesmanufacturedatAPAR'sKhatalwadaplantinGujarat.manufacturedbyAPARundergoElectronBeam(e-irradiationprocess.Inthisprocess,wirespasshigh-energyelectronsforcrosslinkingthepoly-whichimprovetheelectricalandmechanicalproper-
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For aluminium and copper RBD process, nano dies are better for continuous process with no metal loss & Thetolerancebreakageorscratchonthewire;pricesare10percentto50percentlower than PCD Casingdies(dependingonborediameter);-stainlesssteelgrade304toavoidrust.
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Vedanta Aluminium is India's largest producer of aluminium, i.e., 2.26 million tonnes in FY22.
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consumer consciousness towards sustainability and tightening of emission norms, there has been a significant increase in aluminium usage in vehicles, be it battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids or internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Owing to its high strength-to-weight ratio, more aluminium in vehicles makes them significantly lighter, faster, easier to manoeuvre and high on performance. In EVs, an increase in aluminium usage in the vehicle extends its driving range by offsetting battery weight, thereby reducing the cost of ownership, even with the addition of more safety features. Aluminium continues to drive vehicle safety as well as it can absorb twice the crash energy of mild steel.
ACMA's event was themed on 'Light-weighting with Aluminium and Sustainability'.
edanta makes a case for 'green' aluminium at theVrecently held national webinar by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) of India. With its world-class aluminium smelters, metal expertise, global technology partnerships and deep R&D capabilities, Vedanta Aluminium has been a long-time partner to the
Vedanta Highlights Growing Usage of Aluminium in ACMA Webinar
Mr. Rahul Sharma, CEO – Vedanta Aluminium, says, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we offer our customers 360-degree holistic solutions to meet their evolving business needs, such as catering to their need for decarbonisation with 'Restora', our low carbon aluminium brand. We are further keen to co-create innovative product solutions for new and emerging applications of aluminium in the automotive industry, and together with them shape the future of Mr.mobility.”Ramachandra
themed on 'Light-weighting with Aluminium and Sustainability' witnessed the participation of top executives from key players in the auto, auto components, and aluminium industry. Mr. Nikhil Bhagchandani, Dy. Director – Marketing, Vedanta Aluminium, who was the keynote speaker at the event, highlighted the importance of 'green' aluminium (i.e. aluminium with a low carbon footprint) in bolstering the endeavours of automakers to decarbonise their products. The company is India's first to launch low carbon aluminium, branded 'Restora', for customers looking to source raw materials responsibly for creating a green value chain. Restora has a carbon footprint that is nearly half the global threshold for aluminium to be considered low-carbon. Restora Ultra, has an even lower carbon footprint that is near-zero and is amongst the lowest in the
Nearly 90 percent of all the aluminium used in a vehicle can be recycled at the end of its lifecycle, increasing the vehicle's salvage value.
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Rao, Chairman – ACMA CFT on Raw Materials, & Executive Chairman – Indo Schottle Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd., said, “As the Indian auto industry increasingly localises sourcing of raw materials, domestic aluminium manufacturers like Vedanta Aluminium can be ideal partners for automakers. Whether it is light weighting, environmentally friendly products or new alloys, such partnerships can shape the future of our auto industry.” n
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The submarine cable system will further strengthen telecom cable connectivity between India and other Asian nations, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
TELECOM & OFC
HFCL says that the 5G network rollouts, rise of FTTH network, and expansion of rural broadband will lead to a huge CAPEX by the telecom operators globally.
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The company further added that the proceeds of the issue shall be utilised towards enhancing the R&D facilities, setting up new production facilities taking advantage of the PLI & DLI scheme, and a higher level of backward integration which will lead to significant improvements in the margins and profitability in the future. In December 2021, HFCL raised INR 600 crores via a Qualified Institutional Placement(QIP)issue. n
he Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), has given its nod of approval for the development of an undersea cable system. According to news reports – the transnational optical fibre cable system will span across 8,100 km, constructing a connection between India and Singapore, i.e., from AsMumbaitoSingapore,viaChennai.pertheEACmeeting,thesubmarine cable system will terminate at Versova beach in Mumbai and will have a ManagementtionallandwillbeingSingaporeTheSingapore.countries,telecomlandingpointinChennaiatSanthomebeach.ThiswillboostconnectivitybetweenIndiaandotherAsiannamelyMyanmar,Thailand,Malaysia,andproject,knownastheMyanmar/Malaysia-India-Transit(MIST)SubmarineCableSystem,isimplementedbyJapan-basedNECCorporation.ItbetheseventeenthsuchopticalfibrecablesystemtoinMumbaiandisexpectedtobereadytobeopera-in2023.TheMaharashtraCoastalZoneAuthority(MCZMA)recommendedthe
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HFCL to Raise about INR 650 crores to Strengthen R&D and Product Development
HFCLLtd.'s board has given its nod to raise around INR 650 crore which will be invested in enhancing R&D facilities, setting up new production facilities to enhance capacity under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) market,”in“HFCLmassivebybroadbandto-the-homeexpansionThesecurities”,debentures/waypermissibleorplacement“raisingThescheme,andtheDesignLinkedIncentive(DLI)scheme.boardofdirectors,hasamongotherthings,approvedtheoffundsuptoINR650croresbywayofprivateorpreferentialissueorpublicissueorrightsissuequalifiedinstitutionsplacementorthroughanyothermodeand/orcombinationthereof,includingbyofissueofequityshares/preferenceshares/bonds/non-convertibledebtinstruments/anyothersaysHFCLinaregulatoryfiling.domestictelecomequipmentmakerassertedthattheofthe5Gnetworkinfrastructure,theriseoffibre-(FTTH)networks,andincreasingruralpenetrationwillpavethewayforahugeCAPEXthetelecomoperatorsglobally.Thiswillalsocreateopportunitiesfortelecomequipmentvendors.isfullygeareduptocapitaliseontheseopportunitiesIndiaandabroadwithitssuccessfulforayintotheexportthecompanysaid.
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STL is expanding its capabilities across domains to offer advanced end-to-end solutions in this decade of network creation. Mr. Ashwini Bakshi, through his experience and expertise, will bolster STL's efforts to build deep customer engagements, unlock the next phase of technology solutions andinfrastructure,corporates,andordersinstrumentalmulti-billiontelecomandsalesKathreinexperienceInstituteHeadPriorleadershipandsetupasolidfoundationforfuturegrowth.tojoiningSTL,Mr.BakshiwastheManagingDirector,ofRegionEurope&AfricaatProjectManagement(PMI).Hehasmorethan25yearsofglobalworkingwiththelikesofNokia,Ericsson,andMobile.Ashwinihasplayedaninstrumentalroleinandstrategicgrowthcapabilitybuilding.Hehasleddeliveredaformidablefinancialperformanceforgiantsworkingwithworld-classteams.HehasleddollarP&LsatNokia/NokiaSiemensandwasinsignificantlymultiplyingO&MsolutionandrevenuesatEricsson.Hehasmanagedabroadglobalcustomerbasespanningserviceproviders,andthepublicsector(MTNL,BSNL,publicandDefencesectorinIndiaandGermany)hasbeenanintegralpartoftheirdigitaljourney.
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STL Appoints Ashwini Bakshi as Chief Sales Officer
Mr. Ashwini Bakshi has more than 25 years of experience in sales and strategic growth capability building. At STL, he will be responsible for driving the company's order book and revenues.
TL has announced the addition of Mr. Ashwini Bakshi as the Chief Sales Officer (CSO) to its global leadership team. In the new role, he will be a part of the Executive Committee of the company and will be responsible for driving the company's order book and revenues across Theportfolios,customersegments,andgeographies.industryiswitnessinglarge-scalenetworkbuild outs and
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project for CRZ clearance to the MoEFCC this year. Out of the total 8,100 km length of the cable system, about CRZcableAccordingcableconstructingUSDhadBeach.hinder–The202.06kmarelocatedintheCRZboundaryofMaharashtra.ministryhasclearlyassertedthattheprojectproponentNTTCommunicationsIndiaNetworkServices“tonotthefishingactivityinthearea”aroundVersovaDuringtheproject'sannouncementin2019,NTTinformedthetotalcostoftheMISTprojecttobeabout400million(~INR3194.50crore)whilethecostofthebeachmanholeatVersovatoplacetheisonlyaroundINR32crore.toresearchbyAnnaUniversity(Chennai),theroutefallsundertheCRZII,CRZI-A,CRZIB,andIVAareasasperCoastalRegulationZoneNotification.
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Speaking about his new role, Mr. Ashwini Bakshi said, “STL continues to blaze the trail in technology innovation and is well positioned to drive the next generation digital transformation across the globe. I look forward to mobilising STL's innovation and technology leadership to create value for our key customers and deliver on our purpose of transformCommentingingbillionsoflivesthroughdigitalnetworks.”onMr.Bakshi'sappointment, Mr. Ankit Agarwal, MD, STL, said, “I welcome Ashwini to STL family. Being one of the industry's leading integrators of digital networks, our endeavour is to design and develop innovative solutions for our customers to fulfil their business objectives. We believe that Ashwini's rich experience and expertise in new business development, customer advocacy, and in-depth execution will play a pivotal role in establishing us as a technology solutions leader and creatingunmatchedvalueforourcustomers.” n
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Om Optel Industries has a manufacturing facility for OFC, optical patch cords,multilayerpolyfilms,HDPEpipes,andinjectionmoldingproducts.
The Union Minister informed that the telecom firms are involved in laying the required infrastructure for 5G services which will be scaled up later.
m Optel Industries Pvt. Ltd., a fibre optic cable and HDPE pipe manufacturer based in India might soon be acquired by DarkPulse Inc., a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation, and monitoring of laser sensing systems based on its patented BOTDA dark-pulse therequiredtion“Nearlyhighestkeepingexpandedlenceproductsitsprofessionallypipes,(OFC),manufacturingISOEstablishedacquisitioninfrastructure.sensortechnologyforassessingthehealthandsecurityoftheDarkPulsehasreportedlysignedanLOIfortheofOmOptelIndustries.in2015,OmOptelisaleadingISO9000and14000companythatmaintainsastate-of-the-artfacilityforhigh-qualityopticalfibrecableopticalpatchcords,multilayerpolyfilms,HDPEandinjectionmoldingproducts.OmOptelisamanagedorganisationthathasdevelopedcorecompetenceinthemanufacturingofvaluableusingstate-of-the-arttechnologiesandexcel-inservices.Ithasachieveditsgrowthandhasitscapabilitiesbyfollowingbestpractices,marketdemandsinperspectiveandachievingthecustomersatisfaction.65percentofthecostassociatedwiththeinstalla-offibresensorsisadirectresultoftheopticalcablesfortheseinstallations.ThisacquisitionwillallowCompanytoofferhighlycompetitiveinstallationpricing
while affording DarkPulse the capability to design and manufacture highly specialised optical sensing cable products,” said Mr. Dennis O'Leary, Chairman and CEO, “InDarkPulseInc.addition,Om
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Dark Pulse has reportedly signed an LOI for the acquisition of Om Optel Industries. August 30, 2022
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Optel's HDPE pipe manufacturing business allows DarkPulse to offer gas pipeline products both with and without integrated leak detection capabiliDarkPulseties,”addedMr.O'Leary.andOMKothari
5G Services to Increase Across the Country in the Next 2-3 Years, says IT & Telecom Minister
Om Optel Industries to be Acquired by DarkPulse Inc.
Investments of about INR 50,000-60,000 crore have been infused for developing the 5G network infrastructure.
The high-speed 5G services, which will be available in most parts of the country in two-three years, are expected to be affordable, says Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw. As published in news reports – at the launch of the 5G right of way (RoW) application portal, the union minister said that mobile services in India are one of the most affordable in the world and the trend is likely to be the same for 5G services as well. The application portal will pave the way for a swift and expeditious development of the telecom
Group plan on working together across a multitude of industries including smart infrastructure. The acquisition will close after entering into a definitive acquisitionagreementandcustomaryduediligence. n
“Weinfrastructure.expectinvestment of around INR 2.5-3 lakh crore to come into the industry. INR 3 lakh crore is a big investment.
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going to construct an all-new cable manufacturing facility in Gilbert, Arizona, precisely located in the Greater Phoenix region. The facility is expected to provide aExecutiveAboutCanada.toopticalisThecloud.supportpassivecablesionsofcableinvestmentTheinvestmentsapproximately250jobsandextendthecompany'sstrategicintheopticalfibreandcableindustry.upcomingplantisapartofthecompany'slatestinitsseriesofinvestmentsinopticalfibreandmanufacturing.TherehasbeenatotalinvestmentmorethanUSD500millionsince2020.Theseexpan-almostdoubleCorning'sabilitytoservetheUSAmarket.Corning,astheglobalpioneerinthefieldofopticalcommunications,isuniquelypositionedtothesenetworkconstituents–5G,broadband,andArizonafacilityisexpectedtoopenbytheyear2024.ItgoingtobethewesternmostU.S.manufacturingsiteforcabletheindustryhaseverseen–allowingCorningservetheever-growingdemandinboththeUSAandtheinvestmentintheplant,Mr.JohnStankey,ChiefOfficer,AT&Tsaidthatthisinvestmentisindeedsignificantstepforwardforthecountryandalsofor
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With the latest investment in the cable production plant, Corning has made a total investment of over USD 500 million in optical fibre cable since 2020. The expansion plan is a part of the company's series of investments in optical cables.
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According to Mr. Wendell P. Weeks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Corning, the Company is doing their part to ensure that everyone – regardless of where they live –has access to reliable and high-speed internet connectivity enabledbyopticalfibre. n
This is also leading to good employment generation. Our ment)Notably,TheandtheHenextestimateis5Gwillreachalmostallpartsofthecountryinthe2-3years,”theIT&TelecomMinistersaid.alsomaintainedthatthetelecomfirmsareinvolvedinworksrelatedtothelayingoftherequiredinfrastructure5GservicesareexpectedtobelaunchedbyOctober.infrastructurewillthenbescaledupatafastpace.inviewoftheIndianTelegraphRightofWay(Amend-Rules,2022,telecomcompanieswillnotneedany ruralareastelecomItthecroreassertedtowersapprovalfromauthoritiesforlayingcablesorinstallingmobileorpolesoverprivateproperties.TheunionministerthatinvestmentsofaroundINR50,000-60,000havebeeninfused.OutoftheINR3lakhcrore,mostofinvestmentswillbemadeinthenext18-24months.isquitesignificanttokeepinconsiderationthattheindustryhastogiveequalimportancetobothruralandurbanareas–soastofurtherbridgetheurban-divide.
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orning Incorporated has announced its plans of expanding the manufacturing capacity for optical fibre cables. Based on its longstanding partnership with AT&T, the company has decided to increase its production and seeks to fulfill the enormous demand for optical cable
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Corning to Develop a Cable Manufacturing Plant in Arizona, USA
building world-class broadband networks that will, in turn, HehelpnarrowtheUSA'sdigitaldivide.furtheraddedthatthenewfacility is going to provide additional optical cable capacity in order to meet the record-breaking demand the industry is witnessing for fast, reliable connectivity. He also mentioned that they are also working with Corning to create several training programs to equip the upcoming generation of technicians with the necessary skills to build the networks. Separately, AT&T is planning to deploy fibre internet service to Mesa, Arizona with service expected to be available to the Mesa residents in 2023.
“We2023.are pleased to inform all the stakeholders that the Company, along with its material subsidiary, HTL Ltd., has received the Purchase Orders (“PO”) aggregating to INR 97 crore, from one of the leading Private Telecom Operators of the Country for
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Google Launches Equiano Subsea Cable
Equiano cable route and branching units. Image Source: Google Cloud.
Also, in June this year, the telecom firm won orders of INR 59 crore for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Network and Long Distance Fiber Network in varioustelecomcircles. n
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oogle has officially launched its Equiano submarine cable in Cape Town, South Africa. The cable system, which connects Western Europe to South Africa, entailed a total investment of USD 1 billion. The name of the cable system is a tribute to Olaudah Equiano, a Nigerian writer
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In December 2021, HFCL Ltd. attained funds of INR 600 crore via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue.
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HFCL Wins Order of INR 97 crore for Optical Fibre Cables
FCL Ltd. and its subsidiary HTL Ltd., have bagged orders of about INR 97 crore from a leading Indian telecom operator. As published in a news daily – the leading telecom gear company will supply Optical AccordingFibreCables(OFCs).totheregulatory filing by the company, the said order and project will be executed by March
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supply of Optical Fibre Cables (OFC),” Thethecompanystated.company'sboard will, among other things, consider proposals for fundraising through the issue of equity shares/preference andexpansions,newtowardsinformed(QIP)QualifiedattainedIncompany.anotherinstruments,debentures/non-convertibleshares/bonds/debtamongothers,asperregulatoryfilingbytheDecember2021,HFCLLtd.fundsofINR600croreviaaInstitutionalPlacementissue.ThecompanyhadthatitwouldbeutilisedfundingCAPEXforsettingupmanufacturingfacilities,capacityandexpenditureonR&Dproductdevelopment.
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internet cable marks the highest-ever capacity cable in Africa and is spread over 15,000 km from Portugal to South Africa. The cable system is equipped with 12 fibre pairs and a design capacity of 150 Terabytes Per WithSecond(TBPS).ninebranching points, the Equiano subsea cable was announced in June 2019. It was launched with the aim to improve connectivity, resilience, and latency in the continent. The cable stretches along the western coast of Africa from Portugal and has landed in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town.
Being one of Google's six private cable systems, the Equiano submarine cable system will lead to the creation of 1.6 million jobs and the data prices will reduce by 16-21 percent.
The branching units/points are the regions at which additional landing stations can be built. There are several branching units along the way to Cape Town that connect other countries, including Namibia, and Togo, with plans for linkstoNigeria,DRCongo,andtheislandsofSaintHelena.
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16 cable systems by stc that are positioned between the east and the west of the KSA. Saudi Vision cable will provide a higher and more reliable internet service to meet the increasing demand for internet connectivity at the localandinternationallevels. n
stc Introduces the First Subsea Cable in the Red Sea Region
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boostingtransformationopportunitiesdiversifyhensiveachievementGroup,OlayanSpeakingHaql.namelypairsperseamlesshasSeacapacity1,160,000VisionwnedbythestcGroup,theSaudiCable,spreadoverm,isthefirst-everhigh-submarinecableintheRedregion.Thesubseacablesystembeendevelopedtoprovideconnectivityupto18TBPSfibrepairwithatotalof16fibrethroughfourlandingstations,inJeddah,Yanbu,Duba,andontheoccasion,Eng.BinMohammedAlwetaidCEOofstcGroup,said,“Thisreflectsourcompre-strategythataimstotheGroup'sinvestmentandsupportdigitalintheKSAbythedigitalinfrastructure.
the Saudi Vision Cable will benefit the strategic location of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Moreover, this will even open the doors for more investments in international communiThecationservicesanddatacenters.startofthiscablecomesafter the
The cable will provide digital connectivity services for corporates and individuals between the KSA and the continents by building a regional digital hub connecting the continents of the globe and help meet the needs of companies and customers via an integrated digital ecosystem.”
Under the agreement, there will be multi-country DWDM rollout, data center switching, and so on. This will further increase the reach of the Eurofiber Open Network.
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He further added that the Saudi Vision Cable, which provides communication between several international information centers, achieves the raising level of the unified optical fibre platform that is cost-efficient and flexible, and provides access – low latency – to all international cables in the landing stations and information BeingcentersofthestcGroup.oneofthesubmarine cable systems that will be linked to the MENA Hub – linking three continents,
okia has entered into a frame agreement with Netherlands-headquartered Eurofiber Group, the supplier and operator of Open Network infrastructure in the Netherlands,Belgium,France,andGermany.
The scope of the contract includes multi-country Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) rollout, data center switching, and multiple other areas. This will further WithincreasethereachoftheEurofiberOpenNetwork.respecttoEurofiberFrance,theinitialoptical fibre
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that the cable will lead to data prices dropping between 16 to 21 percent.
Nokia and Eurofiber Inks Deal to Boost Optical Fibre
It is one of Google's six private cable systems, and the nineteenth subsea cable system in which the technology company has invested. According to a report commissioned by Google, the Equiano cable system will lead to the creation of 1.6 million employment opportunities. Moreover, the report has also predicted
stc Group announced the landing of “Saudi Vision Cable”, the first high-speed cable in the Red Sea through its first landing station in Jeddah.
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The cable is equipped with space-division multiplexing Francealso(SDM)–anoveltechnologyinsubmarinecables,whichhasbeenintegratedinGoogle'sDunantcable,whichlinksandtheUSA. n
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“Kerala becomes the only state in the country with its own internet service. The Kerala Fiber Optic Network Ltd has received the ISP licence from DoT. Now, our prestigious KFON project can kickstart its operations of providing internet as a basic right to our people,” Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a tweet.
institutions, and hospitals, as well as partner with telecom service providers (TSPs) to improve their connectivity gap.
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KFON Attains ISP Licence, Making Kerala the First Indian State with its Own Internet Service
he Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) initiative has received the Internet Service Provider (ISP) licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications. After operating for three years, the initiative has attained the licence, which has made Kerala the only Indian state with its own internet access.
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The KFON initiative envisions a network of 35,000 km of optical fibre across 14 districts in the state, and aims to create a network infrastructure to support free internet services.
In addition, every service and certification offered by several departments of the Government of Kerala will be available and accessible on a single platform by next year, says Mr. Santhosh Babu, Chief Mission Director, Information Kerala Mission (IKM). n
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KFON aims to develop a network infrastructure to offer free internet access.
The initiative, which was announced in 2019, envisions an optical fibre network spanning 35,000 km in 14 districts of Kerala. Presently, 30,000 km of optical fibre cable (OFC) has been laid and 375 points of presence (PoP) are installed in the state. What's more, the initiative has been successful in connecting 5,000 government offices and 25,000 government institutions to the Thenetwork.core aim of KFON is to develop a network infrastructure that enables free internet access to 20 lakh economically backward households. The ambitious flagship program, spearheaded by the Chief Minister, also aims to connect all government offices, educational
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networks are already under deployment in the south and north of France. Moreover, Nokia is also deploying a DWDM network in Germany for the Berlin-based JV Vattenfall-Eurofiber. Both Nokia and Eurofiber have agreed to renovate the nationwide DWDM network. The Eurofiber Cloud Infra unit selected SR Linux from Nokia as their Theseswitchingplatform.fibrenetworks will enhance and expand the more technologicalnetwork,WesternGroup,Aboutthan60,000kmofEurofiberfibrenetworkinfrastructure.thedevelopment,Mr.EricKuisch,COOEurofibersaid,“EurofiberhasanambitiousgrowthagendainEurope.AnintegratedhighcapacityDWDMandsecuredatacenterequipmentaremainenablerstorealisetheseambitions.”
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secured an order for the laying of cross-country pipelines Further,andassociatedworksinIndia.forits'cables'business, KEC International has secured orders for various types of cables in India and overseas. n
“Prysmian Group has always been at the forefront in the development of innovative and advanced technological solutions for power grids, namely land and submarine cable systems for HVDC applications,” stated Mr. Valerio Battista, CEO,PrysmianGroup.
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rysmianGrouphasaddedyetanotherfeatherinitscap in the power transmission segment, particularly with regard to its commitment to support the energy transition. The global leader in the energy and telecom cable systems third-partystandards,prequalificationkV2.5transmissionTheDirectkVindustryhassuccessfullydevelopedandtestedthefirst525extrudedsubmarinefullcablesystemforHighVoltageCurrent(HVDC)applications.revolutionaryinnovationwillenhancethemaximumcapacityofbi-polesystemsbyuptomorethanGW.Thisismorethantwicethevalueachievedwith320DCsystemspresentlyoperational.Theone-yeartestingwasconductedasperinternationalincludingCIGRETB-496andwitnessedbyacertificationbody.
The new 525kV extruded submarine cable system. Image Source: Prysmian Group.
The EPC Company's subsidiaries have won orders in T&D in the Middle East, and the Americas.
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EC International Ltd. has won new orders worth INRK1233 crore across its various business segments including – transmission & distribution, civil, oil & gas pipelines,andcables.Inthe'transmission & distribution' segment, the EPC Company has secured orders for T&D projects in India, the Middle East, and the Americas. In India, there is an order for India's first 765 kV Digital GIS Substation from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL). The UAE subsidiary of KEC International will provide towers for a project in the Middle East. In addition, the company will supply towers, hardware, and poles in the Americas, secured by its Undersubsidiary,SAETowers.the'civil'business, the orders are intended for infrastructure works in the paints and metals & mining ForsegmentsinIndia.the'oil&gas
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Prysmian Group Attains Crucial Milestone in Energy Transition
With the new 525 kV submarine cable system, Prysmian Group will be able to support the forthcoming tenders for submarine interconnectors aimed at granting efficiency, flexibility, and reliability of power grids.
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KEC International has secured orders to supply various cables in India and overseas. Also, the EPC company will build India's first 765 kV Digital GIS Substation for PGCIL.
“This new milestone confirms our commitment and reducingcontinuousforprojects,HVDC“OnreliabilityinterconnectorsGroupmarksHence,energyenergyHVDCture,prominentroleinthedevelopmentofpowergridsinfrastruc-keyfortheenergytransition,”heconcluded.cableinterconnectionsarecrucialforsustainablesystemssoastotransmitvastamountsofelectricacrosslargedistances,oftenbetweencountries.thedevelopmentofthenew525kVcablesystem–akeyachievementwhichwillenablePrysmiantosupporttheforthcomingtendersforsubmarineaimedatgrantingefficiency,flexibility,andofpowergrids.theheelsofthesuccessfulindustrialisationof525kVundergroundcablesforthe3GermanHVDClinkswearereadytoextendthisinnovativetechnologysubmarinecablesystemstoenableourcustomersintheefforttowardstheenergytransitionbyfurtherthecostsofoffshorewindandminimisingthe
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The Electricity Amendment Bill provides for amending section 26 of the Act so as to strengthen the functioning of the National Load Despatch Centre for the protection of the power grid and for the economic and efficient operation of thepowersectorofthenation. n
Power Minister: Power Grids to be Futuristic and Protected from Cyber Attacks
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environmental impact,” said Mr. Hakan Ozmen, EVP AsProjectsBusinessUnit.regardsthisnewrange of submarine cable systems, Prysmian has made use of its extensive and in-depth knowledge of materials and the capability to improve manufacturing processes. Thus, the Italy-based company has succeeded in optimising a reliable industrial process with strict technological parameters and bringing an entire range of cable and accessories, including flexible factory joints, rigid repair joints, and sea-land joints – featuring “Wesuperiordielectricproperties.areproudtoleadtheindustry towards the milestone of 2 GW submarine power transmission, being capable to offer the industry best suite of advanced HVDC and HVAC cable systems, including our proprietary P-Laser and MIPPL technologies” added Mr. Srinivas Siripurapu, Chief InnovationandR&DOfficer. n
With the Electricity Amendment Bill, the country's power grid network will be safeguarded against cyber attacks, says Union Power Minister R.K. Singh.
ndia's power grid network is expected to be more future-Iready and insulated from cyber attacks, as per the views expressed by the Union Minister of Power R.K. Singh. As disruptions.smallmoredirections.dispatchhasHeinspections.gridstopowerAccordingtoprovisionAmendmenteffortsapublishedinaleadingnewsdaily–thecyberattractthreatismajorconcernandthegovernmenthasbeenmakingtomitigatethesechallenges.WiththeElectricityBill2022,theMinistryofPowerismakingafortheinspectionofthenationalpowergridsoasmaintaincyberhygieneinthepowernetwork.tothePTIreport,theministerinformedthatthegridnetworkhasbeenfacingcyber-attacks.Inordermitigatethesechallengesandresolvethesethreats,thehaveinitiatedasafeguardwhichrequiresregularfurtheraddedthatduetothesechallenges,theministrybeenlookingtoempowerthecentral(national)loadcentresothatitcandoinspectionsandgiveSincethereisonegridinthecountry,itisalltheimportanttoconsiderthesafetyofthegridandoneissueinonecornerofthenationcancausemajor
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Sterlite Power acquired Mumbai Urja Marg Transmission Ltd. (MUML) in 2020.
terlite Power's Mumbai Urja Marg Transmission Ltd.S(MUML) has achieved the commissioning of the 400kV Banaskantha, Kansari and Vadavi transmission line in Gujarat. The commissioning took place four months before Theitsscheduledtime.powertransmission line will pave the way for evacuating about 1,000 MW of renewable power from the pooling station at Bhuj, Gujarat to the national power grid. This would further increase the power transmission capacity of Gujarat, taking it from 9300 MW to 11200 MW, according to AsthestatementreleasedbySterlitePower.acomponentoftheWesternRegion Strengthening Scheme-XIX (WRSS-XIX) and North-Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-IX (NERSS-IX), the power line would reduce the congestion of the regional network by lessening the burden on the existing lines, including 400kV D/C Banaskantha-Veloda, 400kV S/C Bhinmal-Zerda surplusnationtransmissioncriticalexecutionPower,DirectorAbout(Kansari),and400kVS/CKankroli-Zerda(Kansari).thetransmissionproject,Mr.ManishAgarwal,&CEO,IndiaTransmissionBusiness,Sterlitesays,“WearehappytodemonstrateourprojectcapabilitiesbyensuringtimelyexecutionofthistransmissionlineforthestateofGujarat.Thecorridorsarecriticalinfrastructureforthegiventheirimportanceinconnectingthepowercentreswiththepowerdeficitcorners.Notonlythis,
but success of transmission projects is also imperative to India's RE vision as it is a critical enabler of RE integration Itintothegrid.”wasinJune
Prysmian Group to Build Two New Submarine Power Interconnections
rysmian Group has won two new orders of about EURP250 million (~USD 254 million) by Red Eléctrica de España, S.A.U. Red Eléctrica, the Transmission System Operator of the Spanish power grid, has selected Prysmian
Sterlite Power Commissions Power Transmission Line in Gujarat
for the development of two projects – a submarine power interconnection between the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera, and another submarine power interconnection between the Spanish mainland and Ceuta (a Spanish city onthenorthcoastofAfrica).
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2020 that Sterlite Power had taken over the operations of MUML SPV for the implementation of this huge inter-state power transmission system project. The entire debt funding of INR 2,070 crore for the project has beenmadebyPowerFinanceCorporationLtd. n
Prysmian will supply a submarine power interconnection for the islands of Tenerife and La Gomera, and another submarine power interconnection for the Spanish mainland and Ceuta (a Spanish city on the north coast of Africa). The commissioning of both cable systems is scheduled for 2025.
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The power transmission line will enable the evacuation of around 1,000 MW of renewable energy from the pooling station at Bhuj, Gujarat, according to Sterlite Power.
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investments, a vast share of INR 81 thousand crore would be earmarked for green energy projects. These sustainable projects would generate about 17,930 MW of power, according to a release put forth by the CM's Office (CMO). Additionally, setting up two solar power plants, with a total capacity of 60 GW, is also Whilesuggested.addressing the meeting, the chief minister asserted that Andhra Pradesh would become a pioneer state in the country in terms of green energy. He also stated that the new investments are going to transform the state's econAsomy.per the release, one of the mega-investment projects, Inosol Solar Private Ltd. would set up its plant on a 5,147-
Mr. Hakan Ozmen, EVP Projects BU, Prysmian Group, says, “This award confirms the mutual trust and longstanding relationship between Red Eléctrica and Prysmian artEnergyreliability.togetherGroup,becauseitisthelatestofseveralprojectsdevelopedinSpaintoenhancethenationalpowergrid'sWeareproudtosupportSpaininmeetingitsTransitiongoalsby2030,providingourstate-of-the-submarineandlandcablesystems.”
The total investments, worth INR 1.26 lakh crore, are expected to be infused into the state. A lion's share of the investment would be reserved for green energy projects.
Prysmian will provide its turnkey approach for designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning the 66 kV HVAC double circuit, three-core submarine power cable with EPR insulation and synthetic-wire armouring. The interconnection will connect Tenerife and La Gomera for a 66 kV threecore cable and additionally a 132 kV HVAC double circuit, three-core submarine power cable with XLPE insulation and synthetic-wire armouring, to connect the Spanish mainland and Ceuta through the Strait of Gibraltar. Both systems comprise 90 km of the submarine route and approximately 11 km of the land route for the double link ThebetweentheSpanishmainlandandCeuta.submarinecableswillbemanufactured in the Norderham Plant in Germany and the Pikkala Plant in Finland. Both the plants are regarded as the Group's centres of technological and manufacturing excellence for submarine cables. The land cables will be produced in the plant in Vilanova in Spain. The commissioning of both cable systemsisscheduledfor2025.
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Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Image Source: Andhra Pradesh State Portal.
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T(SIPB), led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has given its nod to various investment proposals worth about INR 1.26 lakh crore. These proposed investments are expected to create about 40,330 jobs in the period of the next seven years – as published in a Outnewsreport.ofthetotal
acre site at Ramayapatnam in the SPS Nellore district to manufacture metallurgical grade silicon, polysilicon, float “Theglass,andotherproducts.companywillinvestINR 43,143 crore in three phases and provide direct employment to 11,500 people and also create indirect employment for another 11,000. It will also set up solar power plants of 50 GigaWatt and 10 GigaWatt capacity,”theCMOreleasesaid. n
Mr.HimachalPradesh.NandLalSharma, Chairman & Managing Director, SJVN, informed that the works amounting to INR 47.40 crore included end-to-end delivery of the commissioned transmission line by February 2024. The contract signing ceremony took place in the presence of Mr. Sushil Sharma, Director (Electrical) and Mr. Salil Shamshery Executive Director
EC International Ltd. has entered
Land Sharma stated that the upcoming power transmission line will enable SJVN to transmit power generated from 66 MW DSHEP into the HPPTCL network. In fact, the Dhaulasidh project has been planned so as to generate 304 MUs of energy per annum. He also asserted that this project is yet another milestone toward strengthening the diversified portfolio of SJVN and showing its commitment to empowering the Atnation.present,
For the Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Project, KEC International will be responsible for developing a 220 kV power transmission line to evacuate power for the HPPTCL network.
Kalpataru Power Secures Orders Worth INR 1345 crore in Pipeline and Metro Electrification
published in media reports – the orders are for pipeline laying works secured in joint ventures or in consortium. Besides, some of the orders are for Metro Rail Electrification in the country.
KEC International Signs Deal with SJVN for Transmission Line for Dhaulasidh HEP Project
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SJVN has a total portfolio of around 31500 MW and has diversified and ventured into power transmission as well as power trading. Now, the recent project wins are further cementing for achieving SJVN's shared vision of 5000 MW by
The project-related works, including the endto-end delivery of the commissioned transmission line, is projected to conclude by February 2024.
Kalpataru Power and its international subsidiaries have secured new orders/ notification of awards of INR 1,345 crore in India and overseas markets in the T&D business.
alpataru Power TransmissionKLtd. (KPTL) has announced that the company and its international subsidiaries have bagged new projects of INR 1,345 crore. As
About the project wins, Mr. Manish Mohnot, Managing Director & CEO, Kalpataru Power Transmission affirms, “We are pleased with the new order wins secured across our business verticals. The order wins in the T&D and pipeline business help us
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(Electrical Contracts), SJVN, and Mr. Anil Kalia, Chief Manager (Sales & Tendering), KEC International. Moreover, a few other senior officials from both organisations were also Mr.present.Nand
Kinto a contract with Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, better known as SJVN Ltd., for the development of a power transmission line for the Dhaulasidh Hydro Electric Project (Dhaulasidh HEP). As per the news reports, it will be a 220 kV D/C single zebra, transmission line from 66 MW Dhaulasidh HEP (Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh) switchyard to 220 kV Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (HPPTCL) network in Sujanpur,
Additionally, the underwater submarine cable had to be installed at a depth of about 200 m. Also, the connection of the submarine to the land cables at the mooring areas and their terminals connecting the underwater cable system had to be made to the 150 kV national Transmission
Mr. Alexis Alexiou, CEO of Hellenic Cables and Cenergy Holdings, stated, “I would like to thank the whole team of Hellenic Cables and our partners who worked hard on this project and managed to complete it successfully. Once again, we demonstrate our reliability as providers of high technology cable solutions and our ability to effectively complete demanding electrical interconnections such as Skiathos. We also thank IPTO for entrusting us a significant role in the deployment of the energyshieldofGreece.” n
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The Skiathos-Euboea electrical interconnection will enable the fulfillment of the rising energy demands of Skiathos.
to further consolidate our order book and establish leadership in key KPTL,markets.”ina regulatory filing, informed that the company and its international subsidiaries have secured new orders/notifications. The company has secured the said orders in India and in the international market in the The power transmission developer has won projects in the T&D and metro electrification segments.
September 5, 2022
Skiathos-Euboea Electrical Interconnection Launched at Skiathos Substation
The launch ceremony of the Skiathos-Euboea electrical interconnection. Image Source: Hellenic Cables.
transmission and distribution (T&D) segments.newpositioningfurthersecondMr.segment,aspertheregulatoryfiling.Mohnotalsoaddedthatthemetrorailelectrificationordercementsthecompany'sintherailwaysbusinessinandemerginginfrastructure n
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Mr. Manos Manousakis, President and CEO of IPTO, said, “We are very pleased as our commitment to electrify the Skiathos-Euboea interconnection in summer 2022 became a reality. We achieved this demanding goal thanks to the dedication of our executives and partners and the support of the local community that “embraced” the project from day one. Today, Skiathos and Northern Sporades are energy safe and enjoy reliable and quality electricity from the mainland. IPTO continues its EUR 5 billion investment program while completing this important milestone for the National Transmission System, thus contributing to the country's energy upgrade heading towards 2030.”
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AboutSystematMandoudi,Euboea.thenewinterconnection,
kiathos-Euboea electrical interconnection has been officially launched and the launch ceremony took place at the state-of-the-art Skiathos High Voltage Substation. Being a prominent energy project, the submarine cables were built, commissioned, and installed by Hellenic Cables, BeingwhichisapartofCenergyHoldings.fullyoperationalsinceJuly 11, the electrical interconnection between Skiathos and Euboea is all geared up to cater to Skiathos' rising energy demands, especially during the tourist season, as well as those of all Northern Sporades Islands. The project was quite complicated, which involved the construction of around 29 km in total of 150 kV submarine cable, the installation of land cables, and the protection of the submarine cable on the seabed as well as the protection of the underground cables on land.
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