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Founded in 1955, Sicame has been recognized as a pioneer in the industry for over 65 years, providing advanced solutions and products to help build and maintain distribution networks.

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Our fields of acticity

Sicame Group is specialised in products and services related to the transmission and distribution of electrical energy as well as safety equipment and industrial applications.

Sicame Group has been committed to the North American market for over 30 years, and has earned the trust and loyalty of many top tier utilities.

Following in the path of our founder, Basile Lachaud, Sicame Group continues to embrace innovation and introduce revolutionary products that are technologically advanced. These breakthrough products differentiate themselves in the market through their many ergonomic advantages, superior reliability, ease of installation, and unmatched safety.

Our skilled and inspired engineers are extremely knowledgeable regarding industry practices, and design products tailored to serve a lineman’s needs more safely and efficiently. We truly enjoy working closely with our customers, and pride ourselves on listening to their needs so we can to develop individualized solutions

With millions of products approved and installed in the United States and Canada, we are proud to contribute to our customers’ improved network reliability.

In addition, thanks to engineering centers and manufacturing operations both in the US and Canada, we are able to provide the highest quality products, as well as offer exceptional customer support

Responsiveness and customer intimacy have always been a key priority for our organization and have played an important role in our success.

We are able to push the limits of our products and create ground-breaking designs because we own an extensive network of laboratories, enabling us to thoroughly investigate and test the performance of our products. As an organization, we are committed to continually providing our customers with innovative, technically superior products that are safe, easy to use and readily available

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• Our best-in-class brands

Our innovation pole Innovation is the core basis of our development strategy

R&D division

Our R&D strategy is based on five core principles:

• Energy efficiency

• Resilience

• Eco design

• Consistant performance vs installation

• Integration for energy network infrastructures

Sicame Group is highly involved in active participation in the ecosystem, the development of partnerships with universities and industrial companies with the creation of a dedicated innovation steering committee to analyze the trends impacting the future of the sector and propose strategies for innovation.

This form of organization has a single objective: support and develop innovation in energy and digital transition.

Every day, Sicame’s engineering teams design and develop accessories that will be used for work on today’s electrical networks and, morebroadly, electrical equipment of the future.

With technology constantly changing, the accessories are always more efficient and secure when complying to new environmental constraints.

IoT division

All new accessory development considers performance and ergonomics requirements, while balancing the economical aspect without compromising security and reliability.

For us, innovation is not just designing an effective and competitive accessory, it’s also about thinking of the conception in a sustainable life-cycle dynamic, from the creation to destruction.

Like all areas of the company, the design office is fully engaged in the dual process of quality organization / environment.

Laboratory division

All Sicame accessories are tested and comply with international standards.

One of the key elements of our quality policy: type tests of all components and full accessories in the laboratory.

Sicame has built an independent laboratories network around the world where we carry out:

• Initial tests assessment of cable accessories according to standards and utilities’ specifications in different countries

• Synthetic material technical monitoring

Our laboratories also run many types of mechanical and electrical tests on raw materials such as elongation, mechanical stress, electrical resistance in kV/mm, climatic, chemical testing, etc.

• ASTM G155

Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials.

• EN50483-6 method 1 2009

Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories.

• ASTM A153

Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

• ASTM A1059 & AG3000

Standard Specification for Zinc Alloy Thermo-Diffusion Coatings (TDC) on steel fasteners, hardware, and other products.

• Technical Specification 09-23 Issue 2 2018

Performance requirements and test methods for type testing of underground link boxes for use with power distribution cables of rated voltage Uo/U (Um): 0,6/1 (1,2) kV.

• ASTM F855

Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment.

• ANSI C119.0

American National Standard for Electric Connectors. Testing Methods and Equipment common to the ANSI C119 family of Standards.

• ANSI C119.4

With a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) team, Sicame Group is willing to develop new generation of communicating products to a global IoT platform. Today Sicame Distribution benefits from this technological advance and proposes connected solutions dedicated to specific distribution lines issues. Our partners will save time and gain peace of mind knowing that our IoT solutions will facilitate daily monitoring and maintenance actions and guarantee a high-quality electrical service for the end user.

• Monitoring, Analysis and data management.

• Software / Mobile application: Check me, Optimum, Sicad, etc..

• Multiple features.

American National Standard for Electric Connectors for use between Aluminum-to-Aluminum and Aluminum-to-Copper Conductors designed for normal operation at/or below 93°C and Copper-to-Copper Conductors designed for normal operation at or below 100°C.

“Our teams use new technologies such as CAD digital simulation and 3D printing prototyping to rapidly meet the needs of a constantly evolving market.”

Catherine S, Head of R&D department

“Most of our laboratory tests are under accreditation of the NF EN ISO/IEC 17025.”

Xavier S Head of LABEP Laboratory

Overhead Manufacturing competence centers

Mastery of our industrial competencies is the essence of the Group

Sicame Group’s industrial dimension has been deeply engrained in its DNA since its creation in 1955

Founded by 2 engineers, Sicame grew up and built a solid reputation based on the quality and reliability of its products over the years. Sicame policy has always been a strong industrial integration and can claim that majority of US market products are proudly made in the US. Thus, Sicame developed a panel of recognized and appreciated ‘know-hows’ by our customers, based on the complete management of the manufacturing process with the design of its own tools and machines, and with the establishment of its own industrial methods.

• Sicame Group is above all an industrial group with fully integrated processes.

• Added value and critical process control are all mastered internally.

• This allows Sicame Group to modify or adapt products to meet specific customer needs.

ArmorGalv

3 dedicated plants in North America. Our manufacturing sites are ISO 9001 & 14001 certified.

Pole line hardware construction specialists

More than 120 years of sustainable growth.

The Kortick Manufacturing compagny is the Pacific coast pioneer for pole line hardware. With its century know-how heritage, exceptional product quality and durability Kortick has long been recognized as THE pole line hardware specialist in the market, spreading from the western shore throughout the United States of America.

With local roots and an extensive buy America certified range of productproduct, Kortick is close to its customers

when they need it. Kortick offers a wide array of best in class solutions for electrical transmission and distribution hardware as well as heavy duty specialty applications in telecom, marine and construction hardware.

Kortick takes pride in its strong reputation on service and quality and has won several awards for its quality of service and fast delivery.

Majority of our locally manufactured products are stamped «Buy America Certified».

Armorgalv®: combining performance, innovation & environmental commitment

We are proud to say that we are the first supplier of Armogalv® thermal diffusion galvanization in the utility industry in the US territory.

In addition to offering corrosion performance comparable to 316 stainless steel, Armorgalv® has the advantages of no hydrogen embrittlement & uniform galvanizing which eliminates thread chasing, it is also very competitive pricing.

Compliant with national ASTM A1059 &AG3000 standards, it has approved by utilities around the country and recognized on field experience.

ArmorGalv® Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing is also a near zero waste process eliminating the needs for toxic substances and disposal which is part of our environmental sustainability approach.

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The variety we offer will adapt to all configuration, even the most complex ones.

Innovation : StarpoleTM pole anchoring system

Hassle-free pole anchoring system designed to install and secure poles in place on rock, concrete or any hard surface. Rather than spending precious time and money in blasting, simply drill 4-holes and tighten.

to ensure superior corrosion performance, resistance & higher durability over time..

can provide wither either hot dip galvanized or Armorgalv®

our solutions are suitable for wood,

metal and composite poles.

• Safe solution: Eliminates the risks and environmental hazards inherent in blasting.

• Easy to install: easy to set-up and light equipment to handle.

• Increased productivity: allows more poles installed per day, in all kinds of weather.

• Universal system: fully adaptable, designed for poles of any kind

Building your line toghether Connection fittings - Bare networks

Complete ranges of anchoring, suspension & connection fittings for bare networks, robust and cost-effective connectors, using best-in-class technologies that have made Sicame renown for more than 60 years.

Easy to install, our accessories complies with ANSI C119 standards and are suitable with all types of copper and aluminum conductors, from #4 to 600MCM, other cable section upon request. From 1 kV to 66 kV, and above upon request.

MTRS series

First and only mechanical splice designed for tensioned conductors up to 1000 lbs. The patented shear bolt design delivers consistent clamping force resulting in a low resistance & reliable electrical connection.

Large range taking ability & less inventory :

• 5 connectors covering conductors AAC/AAAC/ACSR from #4 to 795 kcmil

• Connecting different sized conductors

• Allows for aged conductor and new conductors to be joined

Double shear head bolts : ensure optimum installation torque and mitigate error human.

Impact wrench compatible : easy to install with minimal installation time.

Vibration, corrosion,mechanical & electrical tested under extreme conditions to comply with AS/NZ 1154.1 - ANSI C119.1 - IEC 61284, C119.4 :

• Superior electrical connection properties to equally work on either slack or tension spans

All aluminum design : internal ribbing breaks down oxide layer for a better connection

RDAU

Building your line toghether Connection fittings - MVCC networks

Complete ranges of dead-ends, alignment & connection fittings dedicated to covered conductor networks.

Easy and fast to install, our products ranges are suitable with spacer or tree wire systems.

Our accessories comply with ANSI C119 & EN50 397 standards and are suitable with conductors from 1/0 AWG to 477MCM, other cable section upon request. From 1 kV to 35 kV, and above upon request.

TTDC, NTDC, & TNDC series

Insulation Piercing Connectors (IPC) for Medium voltage covered conductors.

These IPC’s are designed to provide watertight tap or splices connections. Bails and spare caps can be added for additional connection configurations.

• Watertight connection suitable for bi-metallic application.

• 1-step all-inclusive installation : Easy to install with impact wrench.

• Shear head bolt assures exact torque limiter

• Range taking : from #2 to 556MCM conductor sizes

• Easy to install with impact wrench.

• No cable stripping required.

• Strong, durable and UV resistant body

Hot stickable HSK range

We have developed a complete range of connectors & accessories that are hot stickable, which doesn’t require network cut in order to gain time and ease of mind during installation.

Sicame IPC Technology

With more than 40 years of experience, Sicame has developed strong and advanced insulated piercing connector (IPC) technology, recognized as best in class in the market.

Our connectors ensure safe installation with no risk of water penetration (IP2X), UV resistance, with high performance track record up to 35kV.

They are tested under strict conditions for mechanical stress & electrical resistance, climatic and corrosion aging running tests.

Easy and fast to install, our connectors are specially designed for optimal penetration and tightening of the cable with our calibrated shear head bolts, even when the cable insulation hardens under extreme temperature conditions, down to -15°F.

MTRS & Cold shrink insulating sleeve

CD13 for thick 35kV conductors

PLTT

PA2850HP

• Connection fitting

• Anchoring and suspension

Prepare the network to weather climatic events

Storm hardening & network resilience

With more than 20 years of experience in the development of overhead lines accessories in partnership with partners around the world, Sicame has the experience when it comes to storm hardening and network resilience.

Facing growing climatic challenges, that impact in a recurrent or punctual way the maintenance of electrical networks, Sicame Group introduces its approach and solutions guide to provide you with best upstream network protection and rapidely deploy restoration..

the infrastructure with best in class mechanical and electrical protection accessories.

Facing environmental issues

Safety and protection in harmony with environmental area

Sicameleon wildlife range

The expansion of the electricity grid across the world is having a major impact on the natural habitat of wildlife.

To meet the demand for more reliable electricity production and distribution, animal failures must be prevented, which will minimize outages and save considerable money.

To do so, Sicame has developed a complete range of accessories to mitigate those risks, that are easy to install and that will be in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment.

We also work closely with expert partners, such as Power Line Sentry & Balmoral Engineering, to provide you with complete and complementary solution for your needs.

Protection

Antistraw

• Perch for birds

Birds diverties

Panthertail RGCC

RGVT & RGSO DPOIAC MDPOP I

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Go beyond

Facilitate storm restoration & optimize network productivity

At Sicame we are conscious of the challenges that you face on a daily basis. That’s why we have extended our offer, based on your feedbacks to facilitate the management of the network.

Whether in the field for maintenance & repairing, or upstream to optimize network productivity, performance & cost-efficiency, we have a complete solution to ease your life - even for retrofit - and will benefit from optimised SAIFI and SAIDI numbers.

Maintenance & repairing

We offer you complete ranges of accessories that are :

• Range taking

• Tool free

• Reduced start up training

Easy to install, they will enable quick & scalable crew dispatch on-site, wherever they are located, with no specific training or equipment.

Storm response team

Sicame’s Emergency Storm Response Team is available 24/7 for our customers emergency product needs! We have staff ready to assist you anytime with inventory checks, ordering, and overnight shipping.

Items include: overhead connectors, pole line hardware, hot sticks, gloves, helmets, insulators, pole top ties and equipment, PPE, and more !

Check Me

Also discover our new traceability platform Check me.You can thus plan and ensure the follow-up of the performances of the network, the com plete traceability of accessories installed on the park, and manage your team qualification and their equipment sustainability.

More than just a group

Our social commitment, missions & values

Customer intimacy

We are recognized by our customers as a credible and valued global partner by providing solutions to each situation based on our customers needs.

Innovation by everyone, everywhere

In our Group, innovation is everyone’s business.

Engaging with passion

We create an environment which allows all our employees to act as entrepreneurs in the Group.

Social responsibility

We create an environment which allows all our collaborators to act as entrepreneurs in the Group.

Team spirit

Brought together by a common goal, we develop a close collaboration within and between the teams, based on transparency, trust and respect of our collective and individual identities.

Foundation

For many years, Sicame Group has been clearly committed to social and humanitarian actions in perfect harmony with its va lues and mission.

Because for us, the team participates in reinforcing the will to be part of a responsible approach for the common good.

Sicame supports the Fondation Recherche Médicale.

Sicame supports Electriciens Sans Frontières.

Since 2017, the Group has supported disabled athletes through its endowment fund. These contracts support and encourage 4 athletes in their respective competitions such as the World Championships or the Paralympic Games set in Paris 2024.

Sicame North America

+1-866-457-4830 sales@sicameusa.com

1674 Frontenac Road Naperville, IL 60563

Sicame Energie

+1 450 679-7778 info@sicame-energie.ca

5400 JA Bombardier Saint Hubert, Québec J3Z1G8

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