Wire & Cable India Emagazine Mar-Apr Issue 2022

Mar-Apr, 2022

Vol. 11 No. 03

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KEI Industries Embarks on a New Greenfield Project....10

RR Kabel Strengthens its Position in Consumer Electricals by Acquiring Luminous Home Electricals Business....14

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CONTENTS March-April, 2022, Wire & Cable India

KEI Industries Embarks on a New Greenfield Project

10 HFCL: Boosting Supply Chain is Critical for Making India a Global OFC Hub

16 Global Wires IndiaTata Steel: Focusing on Offering Solutions Rather than a Product

24 Rajnandini Metal to Establish a New Manufacturing Facility

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RR Kabel Strengthens its Position in Consumer Electricals by Acquiring Luminous Home Electricals Business

14 The Future Will Be Made of Copper

22 Ducab: Aiming to be a World-Class Solution Provider with ‘Energy for Change’ Strategy

28 Gloster Cables: Designing Cables with Safety in Mind

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Pratap Digital Communications Aims to be a Future-Ready Organisation with a High Growth Prospect

Rosendahl Nextrom: Trailblazer in the Wire & Cable Manufacturing Systems

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What’s Driving The Wire & Cable Industry Forward?

Polycab: Poised to Leapfrog Ahead with an Accelerated Momentum

Assomac Machines: Swiftly Adopting Innovations to Stay Ahead

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KLJ Polymers & Chemicals: Notching Up a Promising Growth

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Alphagary and Shakun Polymers to Expand Market Presence through Collaborative Efforts

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Ddev Plastiks: Thrust on Infrastructure Development Paves Way for Further Growth

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3R Polymers to Come Up with New Production Facility with Enhanced Capacity

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Waldies: Penetrating into New Markets through Better Strategies in Response to Price Elasticity

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Tomer Machines Plans to Expand its Facility and Enhance Automation

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Innotech Machines to Launch New Range of Products

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RichardsApex: Bringing New Technologies Exceeding Customer’s Expectations

Panasonic Life Solutions India: Exploring Ideas to Improve Quality & Productivity of Machines

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Cable & Wire Fair, One of the Leading Wire and Cable Trade Shows in India, Returns with its 4th edition

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Tramev Bets Big on the Asian Market through its Branch in India

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Efficient Quality Control at the end of the CV line

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Advent of Hardmetal Tools for Wire Drawing

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Ajex & Turner Wire Technologies – Driving Excellence in Tips, Tools and Dies for the Wire and Cable Industry

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NEWS

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44 KEC International: Looking for Innovation and New Product Development

46 LAPP India: Identifying Challenges and Meeting Customer Requirements

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Orient Cables India: Developing New Products for Applications in Telecom and Datacom

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HIGH-FLYING

Mr. Anil Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, KEI Industries Ltd.

KEI Industries Embarks on a New Greenfield Project

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ncorporated in 1968, KEI Industries Ltd. is one of the leading players in the wires and cables industry. Known for unique product ranges across the world, it is engaged in the manufacturing of high and low tension cables, control and instrumentation cables, house wires, and stainless steel wires. The company commenced Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) operations in 2007 and secured prestigious orders not only across the country but all over the world. WCI recently interviewed Mr. Anil Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, KEI Industries Ltd. to know more about the new developments at KEI Industries and EPC projects.

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HIGH-FLYING “We have entered into the production and execution of 400 kV cables and other cables in the extra-high-voltage category for underground transmission purposes witnessing the technological advancement in the wire and cable industry moving towards high voltage cables.”

Wire & Cable India: To start with, what are the new developments at KEI Industries?

The main services offered by the EPC wing include design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of high voltage & extra-high voltage underground cabling projects from 33 kV to 400 kV.

Anil Gupta: KEI Industries Ltd. has been wisely investing in the right capabilities for the past 50 years, comprehensively expanding its product range through continuous innovations. Witnessing the technological advancement in the wire and cable industry moving towards high voltage cables, the company has entered into the production and execution of 400 kV cables and other cables in the extra-high-voltage category for underground transmission purposes. Additionally, KEI has been in the execution of many projects of 220 kV and 400 kV with enamelled copper conductor. All these 400 kV cables are for import substitution.

management for EHV substations, transmission lines, underground cabling, overhead lines, etc. These services are being delivered across core sectors like power, renewables, railways, refineries, petrochemicals, cement, and steel, among others.

The second development at KEI is its strong focus on house wires and retail activities. Our speciality cables have different applications in the upstream and downstream projects in the oil & gas sector. We are proficient in the manufacturing and development of specialised cables for the shipbuilding industry and have been a part of important projects of Indian defence shipyards and private shipyards around the world.

WCI: Would you like to mention some of the prestigious EPC projects in recent times?

AG: KEI has worked on many prestigious projects not just in India, but all over the world. The main services offered by the EPC wing include design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of high voltage & extra-high voltage underground cabling projects from 33 kV to 400 kV. We recently did a 400 kV project in Chennai for Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO).

Leveraging our in-house cable production, we have forward integrated into Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services for utility projects having significant cabling requirements. Our EPC Division offers end-to-end turnkey solutions including engineering, consultancy, and project

Besides this, the company has completed 220 kV underground cabling work for PGCIL and DMRC, 132 kV underground cabling work for UPPTCL, WBSETCL, and HINDALCO, 66 kV underground cabling work for TPDDL, HVPNL, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, Bangalore Development Authority-Bangalore, KPTCL, PSPCL, and Greater Mohali Area Development Authority and 33 kV underground cabling work for IIT Patna and KSEB. Other services include substations (AIS & GIS) on the turnkey basis up to 400 kV, conversion of overhead lines to underground lines for the complete town including HT & LT distribution system, Rural Electrification Projects under government schemes like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA), railway electrification including traction substations, metro, and smart city projects.

WCI: What are your plans for KEI Industries?

AG: We will be setting up, and adding more advanced cable products for the oil & gas sector which are presently being imported. Besides launching them in the

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HIGH-FLYING

domestic market, the company also has plans to export these products. The future plan will be to set up a new Greenfield project in the next few years and enhance the capacity of the factories by almost double the present capacity. We will be betting upon existing products, and also more advanced products for solar and wind farms.

and the other is the installer with the equipment capacity and the ships. Until they unite, this activity will be confined to overseas companies.

We foresee a very strong future in shipbuilding, oil & gas, and the renewable segment within India as well as internationally. Also, we are doing a lot of work on the cables for the mining sector.

AG: Our present market share in the domestic segment, if we talk about the organised sector, is around 12-15 percent. We are exporting around 12 percent of our total turnover. Our wide range of cables, including EHV cables, HT cables and LT power cables, stainless steel wires, are exported to customers in over 50 countries with Germany, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and South & West Africa as its main markets. Our highquality, customisable solutions and specialty cables at competitive prices enable us to meet the requirements of the oil and gas and other infrastructure-focused sectors in these geographies. Besides this, we also provide our international customers with EPC services.

WCI: Could you please talk about the market reach of the company?

The EPC division would remain close to 10 percent of the total sales. The major thrust of the EPC division is to do underground cabling projects so that we are able to load our factories to a certain extent for our own EPC projects. The products are manufactured by us - that is our biggest USP and it always remains to be the major leverage and strength in executing these kinds of EPC projects.

WCI: What are your views on the overall wire & cable sector and the future trends?

Our aim is to grow exports to at least 15-18 percent of our sales and we would be aiming to achieve at least 50 percent of our sales through the retail network. We are already very strong in Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. Besides focusing on growing these markets, we are also penetrating the American market.

AG: I am quite bullish regarding the growth of the wire and cable sector because the economy is growing very fast. From infrastructure, power generation, transmission and distribution to oil & gas, construction, real estate, and massive housing projects, everything requires wires and cables. No sector of the economy can grow without the use of wires and cables.

The strategy is quite clear – a very strong thrust on building the brand and reaching out to every sector of the economy. For exports, we are working with a focused marketing approach by deploying focused teams in different countries.

The government is now pushing for offshore wind farm projects. Thus, a good amount of subsea cables to bring power from the offshore wind farms to the shores will be the future. The companies should look at it as a new prospect for growth. I foresee a growth of close to 12-13 percent in the overall industry for the next twenty years.

WCI: What is your perspective on the price volatility of different raw materials?

AG: The volatility, we have been seeing for the last one and a half years, has been unprecedented, yet we have managed very well. Our message is very clear the cable manufacturers should focus on pushing the customers to work on variable prices and that is our number one consideration. As far as our strategy is concerned, we are very focused on synchronising our sales order book with our purchase so that we don’t lose on our commodity.

WCI: How easy is it for the Indian players to get into the subsea cable segment?

AG: Subsea cable constitutes two segments – one produces the cables and the other is responsible for putting the cables into the sea. Thus, the two different entities have to unite together. One is the cable producer

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ACQUISITION

RR Kabel Strengthens its Position in Consumer Electricals by Acquiring Luminous Home Electricals Business The acquisition of Luminous has made RR Kabel the first Indian company to take over a global enterprise in the FMEG sector.

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R Kabel, one of the leading electrical manufacturing companies and a part of RR Global, a USD 1.25 billion conglomerate, has acquired Luminous Home Electrical business from Schneider Electric.

The acquisition will further strengthen RR Kabel’s consumer electricals business which has a diversified portfolio of fans, lights, and appliances. The transaction is expected to close in May 2022.

Speaking on the acquisition, Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director & Group President, RR Global, said, “We are delighted to welcome the Luminous Home Electrical team and associates into the RR Global family and embark on a new journey together. Leveraging each other’s strengths - especially in technological expertise, skills and capabilities - we are confident the collaboration will help expand

Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director & Group President, RR Global

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(L-R): Mr. Vipul Sabharwal is the MD of Luminous Power Technologies (2nd from left), Mr. Tribhuvan Kabra, Chairman, RR Global, Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director, RR Kabel, Mr. Vivek Abrol, CEO – Consumer (FMEG) Business, RR Kabel.

our services and create greater value for all of our customers.

At RR, we have always upheld the highest quality and safety standards for our customers, and Schneider’s faith in transferring their home electricals business to us stands as a testament to that.

As a major player and innovation leader in the wire and cable industry, we believe the acquisition will further our leading position in India’s fast-growing home electrical industry.”

Mr. Tribhuvan Kabra, Chairman, RR Global, added, “The acquisition of Luminous Home Electrical Business (part of Schneider group), is an important step in our overall growth strategy. Considering that we are one of the fastest-growing companies in this sector, we have always believed in ensuring consistent innovation within our product portfolio to meet our

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customer expectation. Through this acquisition with Luminous HEB we hope to better deliver on our promise to our stakeholders across the country and to take our brand to the next level.”

With the acquisition of Luminous, RR Kabel has become the first Indian company to acquire a global enterprise in the FMEG sector.

Speaking on the acquisition, Mr. Vivek Abrol, CEO – Consumer (FMED) Business, RR Kabel, said, “We are on an exciting journey of expanding a value added consumer centric business, which outpaced the industry growth in FY22 by over 3X. Looking forward, the Luminous Home Electricals Business will be a strong addition to our new chapter of growth, by leveraging its valued capabilities including R&D strength, a stateof-art manufacturing facility,

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admired product portfolio and most importantly a dedicated and highly capable team and channel partner network. This acquisition is an important milestone to our ambition of creating one of the leading national portfolios in the home electricals category over the next 5-6 years.”

RR Kabel, the flagship company of RR Global, is amongst the leading wires and cables manufacturers in India and a pioneer in wire design, technology and applicability.

It has, over the years, focused on technology and research to continually enhance the reliability and safe conduction of electricity, resulting in a stellar track record delivering over 30 percent compounded annual revenue growth over the last 20 years.

The company is first in India to have REACH, ROHS & BASEC and relevant ISO certifications.

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CHANNELING GROWTH

HFCL: Boosting Supply Chain is Critical for Making India a Global OFC Hub “India is HFCL’s home, and the Indian market is the core of our business. Full support of the Indian 5G rollout and BharatNet will be a key part of HFCL’s future growth.” leadership team. In an interview with Wire & Cable India, Dr. Peter A. Weimann, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, Optical Fibre Cable, HFCL, talks about his new role at the company and capacity expansion plans for the OFC segment.

Wire & Cable India: As you have recently joined HFCL as the Chief Technology Officer, what are you looking forward to in this leadership role? What do you think are the factors driving the growth of HFCL? Peter A. Weimann: I am excited to help drive HFCL’s growth. We already have a strong and stable base in India, and we will be building on that base to expand our presence in new markets and new geographies.

There are three things that I am especially looking forward to: • I have always found it rewarding to coach and build teams that are more than the sum of their parts. HFCL’s fibre and cable technology teams are already very effective, but I am looking forward to expanding their size and capability. We will also be increasing our pace of innovation.

• I’m personally motivated by solving problems and getting things done. So, I am looking forward to HFCL working with our customers to develop solutions that help expand network capacity, lower system costs, and speed up network deployment.

Dr. Peter A. Weimann, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, Optical Fibre Cable business , HFCL

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imachal Futuristic Communications Ltd. (HFCL) is a leading manufacturer of optical fibre cables, optical transport, power electronics, and broadband equipment for the telecommunication industry. With fully integrated world-class manufacturing facilities at five locations across India, HFCL caters to both Indian and global markets. The company is committed to providing cost-effective futuristic end-to-end telecom solutions with a focus on developing state-of-art technologies to maintain sustained long-term growth. As a part of its strategy to enter new geographies and reach new customers, HFCL keeps on strengthening its

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• Last but not least, I’m looking forward to widely sharing HFCL’s value proposition with customers around the world. We produce world-class fibre, cable, and connectivity solutions at a large scale, and we’re investing to grow our capability and capacity further.

Many people outside India may not know HFCL yet, but they should know us, and I’m excited by the opportunity to teach them.

The biggest factors driving the growth of HFCL are our values and corporate culture. I see three fundamental values driving our decision-making and performance.

The first is our responsibility to HFCL employees to ensure the highest levels of safety and provide

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Vertical integration both – backward and forward from our core offering of optical fibre cable brings certainty to our supply chain and allows us to deliver timely, value-added solutions.

My joining at HFCL is a part of another key strategy, which is the expansion of HFCL’s sales, marketing, and technical teams outside India in order to grow our presence in new geographies. Our international teams will work with customers worldwide to develop targeted cable and connectivity solutions.

HFCL has a strong corporate culture where people live and act according to those values every day. We feel that if we live by those values, everything else we need to be a successful business will follow.

WCI: HFCL has recently announced its plans of taking up its optical fibre capacity to 22 million fkm and optical fibre cable capacity to 34.75 million fkm. Could you please elaborate more on the capacity expansion plans?

Beyond my personal ‘home’ in the optical fibre & cable business, HFCL’s communications business unit is making significant investments in 5G, WiFi 6, and other wireless technologies. In the future, this will allow HFCL to offer integrated solutions to carriers and enterprises that extend beyond just fibre cable.

PAW: All of the investments will be made in India, with an eye to supporting both domestic and export demand.

The fibre and cable market has roared back in the past year after a pause due to both deferred investments by carriers and the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve recently seen a forecast that the worldwide fibre cable market will grow at a compound annual growth rate greater than 20 percent between now and 2025. The market is there, and we are investing to serve it.

WCI: As you hold extensive experience in the optic fibre cable (OFC) sector, in what ways do you think it will reflect in your current role in terms of identifying the technology needs of the sector?

PAW: I have been lucky enough to do a little of everything in my career thus far. I’ve formulated new raw materials, designed novel indoor and FTTH cables, and worked on the evaluation and qualification of new optical fibres. I’ve worked closely with many customers, as well as with many suppliers of raw materials and manufacturing equipment. Through all of that, I have come to appreciate how much I can learn from everyone ranging from machine operators to executives. My approach will be to listen and learn from people inside and outside HFCL and incorporate those inputs into the evolving long-range technology and product strategies for HFCL’s fibre and cable business.

WCI: What strategies have you mapped to boost the business and further amplify the opportunities in the telecom sector?

PAW: One strategy we will continue to pursue is vertical integration. HFCL manufactures many of the inputs for our cables, including optical fibre, fibre-reinforced polymer rods, and fibre glass yarns. We also produce connectorised cables and accessories used during optical cable deployment, including shelves, closures, termination boxes, and fixtures for aerial cables. Vertical integration both – backward and forward from our core offering of optical fibre cable brings certainty to our supply chain and allows us to deliver timely, value-added solutions to our customers.

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WCI: What will be your plans with respect to new product introduction, capacity expansion, and process development in strengthening the infrastructure of the telecom and OFC segment?

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CHANNELING GROWTH HFCL has diversified its product offering to include products that mostly cater to export markets, including jettable microcables, micromodule cables, and CPR-rated flame-retardant cables. We will continue to broaden our product line with cables, cable assemblies, and apparatus that target the export market.

PAW: One of my favourite quotes is from the late American basketball coach, John Wooden, who instructed his players to “be quick, but don’t hurry.” That’s the philosophy I try to apply to product development, process development, and capacity expansion. It does HFCL’s customers no good if we are late with our solutions. It also does them no good if we provide a rushed solution that is unreliable or low-quality.

Balancing the need to be quick with the need to always deliver world-class quality is a difficult challenge, but I am confident HFCL has the team to do this right.

PAW: Innovation is often a difficult process in a manufacturing environment. R&D trials, new products, and new processes can give factory general managers big headaches by disrupting standard production. With new optical cable products and processes, you generally can’t fully understand your process capability until you run 50 or 100 cables. Scrap during the production ramp is usually higher than that for established products, and problem-solving during scale-up can occupy a disproportionate share of engineering and quality resources.

HFCL has diversified its product offering to include products that mostly cater to export markets, including jettable microcables, micromodule cables, and CPR-rated flame-retardant cables. We will continue to broaden our product line with cables, cable assemblies, and apparatus that target the export market. That said, we will not lose sight of the evolving technology needs of the Indian market, especially with the coming of 5G in late 2022 and beyond. For both domestic and export applications, I anticipate that we will increase the rate at which we introduce new products, but we will not release products before they are ready to be manufactured at scale.

However, at HFCL, we understand that in order to best serve our customers, we need to meet those challenges of innovation head-on. Our goal is to provide novel solutions to customer problems that reduce our customers’ total cost of ownership. A quick pace of new innovations delivered with the highest quality is a critical part of our commitment to customer service.

Automation can be a very useful tool in any manufacturing process, but it’s important to keep it in perspective. In order for automation to be effective, it has to help solve specific problems without adding unnecessary complexity to our processes. Our customers don’t buy from us because of the excellence of our automation, they buy from us because we deliver valuable optical fibre and cable solutions for their networks. We’ll invest in automation, but only when it can help us better serve the customer.

Our processes will continue to evolve to support changing technology needs of the market. We design them to be flexible and adaptable, so we can react quickly to emerging market needs.

WCI: What could be the steps that could pave the way for making India a global hub for OFC production and boost the supply chain?

WCI: There’s been a surge in demand for optical fibre cables in view of the national-level projects like BharatNet and the 5G rollout which is projected to boost the OFC market. How do you relate these projections to the prospects of HFCL’s growth?

PAW: I think many of those steps have already happened, or are in progress. India certainly has the technical talent and human resources needed to be a global hub for fibre optics. Investments to grow capacity throughout the optical fibre value chain are being made by HFCL and many other companies. Indian companies need to execute on those investments and deliver the fibre and cables the wider world needs.

PAW: In other countries, the rollout of 5G has led to increases in the average fibre count of cables. We expect the same in India, and our investments in new fibre capacity will help HFCL support that when it happens.

In contrast, rural broadband schemes generally lead to high demand for low fibre count cables. Our new investments in cable capacity will therefore help HFCL support BharatNet.

As you note, boosting the supply chain is a critical piece of making India a global hub for optical fibre cable. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major disruptions in global shipping, including the supply of critical raw materials for optical fibre and cable from outside India.

Over time, the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ programme should result in the increased, cost-effective production of critical raw materials within India.

WCI: Since innovation is regarded to be an important cog in the wheel for any manufacturing company to grow and sustain in the long term, what is your philosophy towards incorporating automation, R&D, and innovation in your business?

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All of HFCL’s current manufacturing capacity is in India, and our recently announced expansion will be in India as well. We plan to expand our presence in export markets, but that will not be done at the expense of our support for the Indian market. India is HFCL’s home, and the Indian market is the core of our business. Full support of the Indian 5G rollout and BharatNet will be a key part of HFCL’s future growth.

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Copper is going to play a pivotal role as we step into the future driven by Industry 4.0 and Advanced Technologies like Artificial Intelligence, VR and Drones.

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echnology innovation and digitalization is rapidly impacting every sphere of our lives. We are looking at a future with highly intelligent, informationdriven processes which will enable us to achieve a quantum leap in performance while also improving our quality of life. The grand vision of a ‘Digital India’ is to transform the country into a digitally empowered society.

for refined copper by catering to more than 500 downstream industries. Up till 2018, India was a net exporter of copper and post the Tuticorin smelter shutdown, it has become a net importer. Sterlite Copper’s plan was to increase the copper production in India by another 4 LTPA* to produce 8 LTPA of metal in the country and make it ‘Atmanirbhar’ for the next ten years.

Embarking on a transformational journey

Our team is dedicatedly working towards restarting our smelter at Tuticorin which is one of the largest smelters in India. We have undergone a transformational journey at Silvassa and plan to fully

Since its inception, Sterlite Copper has steadily grown to become one of India’s leading copper producers and is serving India’s demand

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utilize our Cathode Production capacity of 2.16 LTPA and Rod Production Capacity of 2.58 LTPA and ramp up our production to serve our customers.

Transforming Digitally Copper is going to play a pivotal role as we step into the future driven by Industry 4.0 and Advanced Technologies like Artificial Intelligence, VR and Drones. As we step towards a digital future, we must leverage the emerging technologies and contribute to nation building, by ensuring self-sufficiency and sustained capabilities of copper production in the country.

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DIGITIZING TRANSFORMATION To get a quantum leap on our digital transformation journey, we, at Sterlite Copper, have embarked on a journey of Digital Transformation and are in the process of incorporating the latest digital tools to be more efficient and effective.

Our latest E-Commerce Platform, Metal Bazaar will act as a one-stop digital solution for our customers, allowing them to seamlessly navigate through an end-to-end online buying experience. Through our vision of “Digital Sterlite”, we are committed towards creating enhanced value to all our stakeholders while ensuring world-class quality and customer delights.

A sustainable and self-sufficient India driven by green technologies While Digital Revolution and Industry 4.0 unlock a world of

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endless possibilities, the onset of global warming has become a challenge for industries across the world. This has morphed into action in the form of transition to cleaner energy systems. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the ball rolling by announcing that India plans to go carbon neutral by 2070.

A shift in mobility and power generation appears to be at the fulcrum of India’s clean energy transition. The average Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) requires 83 kg of copper while a conventional vehicle consumed only 23 kg of copper. In clearer terms, India’s transition to clean energy will be a copper intensive transition.

Commodity forecaster, Wood Mackenzie has pegged India’s copper demand to increase from 1 million tons per annum to 2.1 million metric tons per annum by 2030.

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As the world accelerates towards cutting-edge technologies and clean energy, we, at Sterlite Copper, are exploring advanced digital technology to reduce our fuel and power consumption and also working on renewable energy segment to position copper as the metal of the future. Through our vision of “Green Copper”, we remain committed towards preserving the environment and promoting responsible production.

In our quest for ESG leadership, we are implementing good green practices like switching to 100 percent clean fuels, adoption of sustainable Resilex packaging, and looking for new avenues to lower our overall carbon footprint, allowing us to truly manifest the spirit of a self-sufficient and green India. *LTPA – Lakh Ton Per Annum

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Global Wires India-Tata Steel: Focusing on Offering Solutions Rather than a Product

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division of Tata Steel Ltd., Global Wires India (GWI) is one of the largest steel wire manufacturers in the world with a combined annual manufacturing capacity of 670,000 MT. Incorporated in 1958 as Special Steels Pvt. Ltd., GWI started its operations with galvanised wires.

From Gogte Steel Amalgamation in 1979 to a subsidiary of Tata Steel and subsequently, becoming a division of Tata Steel in 2002, GWI has come a long way. Consistent with the vision and values of Tata Steel, Global Wires India strives to strengthen its industrial base. In an interview with Wire & Cable India magazine, Mr. Anurag Pandey, Executive-incharge, Global Wires India-Tata Steel, talks about productivity enhancements, efficiency, and new developments in the company.

Wire & Cable India: With a globally-diversified presence and an experience spanning over six decades, Tata Wiron – a subdivision of the Tata Group, is one of the fastest-growing and prominent steel wire producers; kindly describe the role of Tata Wiron in building an indigenous ecosystem in the domestic steel wire industry.

Anurag Pandey: In line with Atmanirbhar Bharat, Tata Wiron is focusing on producing import substitutes thereby reducing dependency on the imports. We already have Induction Hardened Tempered (IHT) wires in our product portfolio.

Apart from this, we are focusing on product innovations to increase our market share and meet our end customer needs. With respect to consumables also, we are focusing on promoting indigenous players by substituting our import materials.

Mr. Anurag Pandey, Executive-in-charge, Global Wires India-Tata Steel

WCI: Being one of the leading steel wire manufacturers with a presence around the world, describe the kind of investment by the company in the areas of – productivity enhancements, efficiency, and various capabilities.

AP: According to me, there are three pillars to this; Digital, People and Technology. On the digital front, we are focusing on having end-to-end traceability of material at all plants with a vision to automate our supply chain.

“Global Wires India’s long-term strategy is to have a strong presence in automotive and infrastructure segments with a wide variety of product offerings.”

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NEW OFFERINGS Tata Wiron has launched a product – Induction Hardened and Tempered wire, in two grades, in the month of May 2021 to accelerate the new age mono suspension motorcycles in India. we believe different perspectives could add more value to the common goal.

While continuous improvements are being taken up in terms of quality & technical upgradations, the product has gained the confidence of the customers quickly and the supplies have been streamlined over the last few months.

WCI: Since the company has an extensive market presence all over the world, how do you envision the next steps for furthering its operational and commercial presence while also increasing the market share in the steel wire industry?

WCI: Has there been any recent development at the company that you would like to share?

AP: Currently, there are various new players in the market, and in order to differentiate ourselves we need to focus on product innovation. With a view to cater to the end customer, we are focusing on offering solutions rather than a product. In line with the same, we have developed our product portfolio for services and solutions.

AP: Currently, we are focused on our diversity ratio. Though benefits that diversity and inclusion bring to an organisation such as new perspective, wider talent pool, innovative ideas, and better employee performance are known to the greater audience, the implementation still remains an ongoing challenge. We, at GWI–Tata Steel, are committed to getting our diversity ratio to 10 percent by FY25 and we are taking the necessary steps to achieve this goal.

WCI: Tata Wiron had stated its ambitious target of doubling the production capacity by 2025 – please take us through the development made so far and the approach you have espoused to meet the set goal.

WCI: What are your chief objectives and expectations from your participation at the Cable & Wire Fair 2022?

AP: We have divided our growth strategy into two parts; growth in the existing product segment and growth in new product offerings. When it comes to growth in the existing products, we are planning to debottleneck our current facilities to increase our productivity. Regarding the new product offerings, we are planning to address the gaps in the market and offer innovative products such as galvanised LRPC which provides resistance against corrosion-led stress.

AP: It is good to know that a physical exhibition is being organised for the wire industry after a considerable time.

The objective I feel is to share and understand various views about the wire industry and its future outlook from the prominent players in the sector. It would be also interesting to know what is happening in other industries such as the cable and telecom sector. We are also hoping to display the prowess of our products and create partnerships.

WCI: In view of the market outlook and the trends in the steel wire segment, please chart out the recent innovations and technological upgrades you have brought to your company.

WCI: Going ahead, what are the plans of Tata Wiron with regard to achieving further growth and capabilities in light of the growing demand for steel wires?

AP: Global Wires India’s long-term strategy is to have a strong presence in automotive and infrastructure segments with a wide variety of product offerings. The products are offered in domestic as well as international markets.

AP: Owing to the increasing demand and market attractiveness for sports bikes as well as an uptick in the new model launches in the >150 cc segment, Tata Wiron has identified a potential of making an entry into the >150 cc 2-wheeler segment through the wire, used for making mono suspension springs. Cashing the opportunity, Tata Wiron has launched a product – Induction Hardened and Tempered wire, in two grades, in the month of May 2021 to accelerate the new age mono suspension motorcycles in India.

In Automotive, we have two key sub-segments: • Tyres: Currently, we are offering tyre bead wire for structural integrity in radial tyres; this offering is in line with international standards and customer expectations which have a global presence.

• Automotive Suspension Spring: We offer various kinds of spring wires, which are used by the two-wheelers, passenger cars, and commercial vehicles. All these vehicles are used both in domestic market as well as are exported. Hence, the spring wire requirements are in line with the international specs and requirements.

Tata Wiron IHT wire is one of its kind because, unlike HC drawn wires, strength is not imparted by drawing but by heat treatment using special micro-alloy steel drawing.

In Infrastructure, we offer Low Relaxation Pre-Stressed Concrete (LRPC) wires, which are extensively used for high span architecture. 15 percent of the volume is exported to various countries in the Middle East. The quality and specification and the service expectation are of extreme importance to serve the international market.

In line with Atmanirbhar Bharat, Tata Wiron is focusing on producing import substitutes thereby reducing dependency on the imports.

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POWERING UP

Aiming to be a World-Class Solution Provider with ‘Energy for Change’ Strategy “Recently, we have been developing a culture of innovation as well as supporting exceptional R&D capabilities within Ducab. We see these capabilities driving operational excellence, outstanding customer service, and new product development.”

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ounded in 1979 as a joint venture with BICC cables, Ducab is now jointly owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Senaat.

With six manufacturing facilities across four sites in the UAE, the company has a capacity of over 115,000 copper tonnes of high, medium and low voltage cables per annum. From the Burj Khalifa to the HSBC tower in Hong Kong, and from the New Delhi Metro to Manchester Airport, it has supplied solutions for many landmark projects across the world.

In India, the company has focused on niche markets for cable supplies. Wire & Cable India interviewed Mr. Ashish Chaturvedy, Head of Marketing and Communications, Ducab, to gain insights about the company’s recent performance, product portfolio, key strengths and new technologies.

Wire & Cable India: Could you shed some light on Ducab’s recent performance?

Ashish Chaturvedy: In the past year, we have been involved in many strategic projects around the world, supporting different industry verticals including transportation, defence, industry, construction, energy and many more. Our new standout project portfolio has been intense, as we worked and extended beyond our skillset.

One of the major achievements has been the recent brand relaunch which not only establishes the 6 core brand values but also underscores a new brand positioning with a revised tagline ‘Energy for Change’. This enables the Ducab group to gradually evolve from being a regional cable and wire manufacturer in the past to a more backward integrated and complete ‘energy solutions provider to the world’.

Mr. Ashish Chaturvedy, Head of Marketing and Communications, Ducab

Ducab has proudly supplied over 90 percent of the wire and cable requirements to the recently concluded EXPO2020 Dubai, providing tailored, quick-delivery

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POWERING UP We combine high-end manufacturing technology and process control systems, and at the same time, ensure that our financial strength is sustainable enough to offer the utmost innovative financial support solutions to over 45 countries across 6 continents.

and turnkey solutions that benefitted contractors and suppliers even across the region. We have also been consistently awarded for our cost performance, product quality, and customer-oriented service, maintaining a fierce position amongst competitors in the world-class cable and metals sector.

WCI: What new developments have recently taken place in your company? Also, tell us about the strategies being adopted by DMB, Ducab’s subsidiary company to boost the future of the metal business.

caused a lot of disruption to the supply chain of various supplies that find use in the cable and metals industry.

Erratic commodity prices do not allow for valid prediction and thus pose a challenge to the electrical industry, among others.

AC: Recently, we have been developing a culture of innovation as well as supporting exceptional R&D capabilities within Ducab. We see these capabilities driving operational excellence, outstanding customer service, and new product development.

WCI: What are your corporate targets for FY 2022-23? How are you making your presence stronger in Indian and global markets? Also, tell us about the new export markets being targeted by DMB.

Growing from the UAE, Ducab Metals Business (DMB) supplies locally made copper and aluminium solutions at a global level, by also working with its subsidiaries Ducab Aluminium Company and Ducab Copper. Within DMB, we work to use exceptional feedstock and stateof-the-art technology, combined with our highly skilled workforce and world-class laboratory testing procedures, to support the metal business, providing unparalleled quality. We combine high-end manufacturing technology and process control systems, and at the same time, ensure that our financial strength is sustainable enough to offer the utmost innovative financial support solutions to over 45 countries across 6 continents.

AC: With our revitalised corporate vision setting a clear direction for our next chapter of sustainable growth, we see a clear opportunity to expand our business and position ourselves within new sectors and new geographies. Ducab is, in particular, increasing its focus on sustainable energy to drive further growth and international expansion. This includes providing the most innovative and sustainable energy solutions available in the market today, as the entire world is currently focusing on mitigating climate change through decarbonisation. We have also recently consolidated Ducab Group’s focus on delivering ‘Energy for Change’ and we aim to be a leading provider of worldclass solutions to the global energy sector. India is one of the markets where we have seen increased interest, and the Indian market is one of the largest targets that we continue to give significant attention to.

At the forefront of our digital strategy, we incorporate advancements in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics and drones, and other IIoT solutions, benefitting both our business and our customers.

WCI: Being one of the leading cable manufacturers, what challenges do you anticipate for the wire and cable industry in times to come, and how do you plan to overcome them?

We are diversified in our export portfolio. DMB exports copper and aluminum value-added products to various countries, and we are working to increase our overseas market footprints further, expanding to markets beyond Europe, Africa and the US while the group continues to consolidate within the GCC markets. In the past year, DMB’s (metals) export revenue rose to AED 1.5 billion, exporting 70 percent of our output. We strive to maintain our market reputation as a leading global player in the energy raw materials industry, which will also support the expansion and diversification of DMB.

AC: We see challenges largely from external market forces—trends that also impact our partners and customers within the industrial value chain. This includes supply chain bottlenecks, volatility in commodity pricing, availability of specialised talent, and other relevant issues. That said, we have filled market gaps globally through our strong distribution network, and this helped strengthen our position and stay ahead. We have a positive outlook for the year and have seen opportunities for our business to expand as the regional and global industrial landscape shows signs of improvement. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has

WCI: DMB clocked increased revenue in 2020-2021. What helped you to turn the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 into an opportunity?

AC: In the past years, and despite the pre-pandemic and post-pandemic effects, we saw a continued appetite for Ducab’s metals products, and have accordingly worked to fill market gaps globally through our strong distribution network. This helped strengthen our position and stay ahead during the pandemic. This prominently helped us identify the market opportunities in different countries globally, hence we plan to expand beyond the European,

Our wire and cable products have been independently certified by the world’s leading approval authorities including the British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC).

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POWERING UP By working closely to develop Ducab Group’s three business units: Ducab Metals Business (DMB), Ducab Cable Business (DCB), and Ducab Turnkey Solutions, we commit to the highest international standards accredited by leading global organisations and continue to offer our specialised and high-end products and solutions across different industries.

Asian, African and the US markets and increase our overseas footprints further.

Our wire and cable products have been independently certified by the world’s leading approval authorities including the British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC). By attaining different ISO and OHSAS certifications for our operations, we believe our accreditations strengthen our customers’ trust and loyalty, who turn to DMB as the only copper and aluminium solutions provider, specifically in the Middle East.

WCI: Could you tell us a bit about the new technologies you have introduced or applied in the recent past?

AC: Ducab has recently rebranded its identity from being a regional cable manufacturer to an internationally operating, end-to-end, solutions provider to the energy sector. With this brand shift, the company has seen a rise in the market expectation for Ducab to look and behave more like the technology company it already is.

Additionally, the agility in how the company behaves and highlights its innovation in products and services is also a growing need. With these in mind, Ducab continues to respond to wire and cable market needs by offering its 360 services, for example in engineering, procurement and construction. Being a one-stop-shop, Ducab is currently offering many EPC services and continues to work with many leading EPC contractors around the world. Additionally, since nuclear power cables are extremely demanding products within the electrical cabling industry, we have a rich supply record to the Barakah nuclear power plant, which is the first nuclear power station in the Arabian Peninsula, the second in the Persian Gulf region and the first commercial nuclear power station in the Arab World, consisting of four APR1400 nuclear reactors. Another key example is the MBR solar park project, which Ducab has supported during all its phases, and was recently awarded the project to supply and install high-voltage cables for Phase 5 of the park.

different industries. These include nuclear, solar, and wind energy and Ducab proudly champions these ‘Made in the Emirates’ products in the Gulf and across Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and the Americas in 45 global markets. Moreover, through our new culture of nurturing innovative capabilities, we plan to infuse innovation within our new product developments.

Under DMB for instance, we provide a wide range of products that include custom solutions for aluminium rods, wires, and bare overhead conductors, CONTIROD technology for high-quality ETP copper rods and wires, tailor-made flexible copper conductors for cables, earthing and end-connections, and bare as well as tin-coated copper wire for cables, wires and can-making.

WCI: What is your idea for participation in CWF 2022?

Do you plan to introduce something new at the exhibition?

AC: As a 'cable partner' of the event, Ducab looks forward to its participation in Cable & Wire Fair 2022 in India. The Indian market is one of the key segments we have seen increased interest from, we believe this opportunity will allow us to network and connect with local customers, users and industry players and competitors to understand the view of the market, which will support Ducab in strengthening its local position. The Indian market is one of the largest targets that we continue to give significant attention to, and Ducab is always on the lookout for new developments to improve its innovations. We aim to generate positive economic, social, and environmental impact from our operations, and this can be done via such important industry events as CWF 2022.

WCI: Tell us about your product portfolio along with its key strengths and the industries served. Are there any new additions in your product range in recent times?

AC: Ducab is accelerating its expertise in traditional alternative energy systems and products to various partners at a global level, as part of our ‘Energy for Change’ strategy. We are reflecting this on Ducab Group’s three business units: Ducab Metals Business (DMB), Ducab Cable Business (DCB), and Ducab Turnkey Solutions. By working closely to develop these units, we commit to the highest international standards accredited by leading global organisations and continue to offer our specialised and high-end products and solutions across

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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 and Australia.

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SCALING UP

Rajnandini Metal to Establish a New Manufacturing Facility “We have recently acquired 3 acres of land which will be developed into a fully-functioning wires and cables plant. The plan is to establish an extensive manufacturing facility which also includes the production of our B2C products like LEDs, and housing cables & wires.”

Mr. Ashok Kalra, Executive Director, Rajnandini Metal Ltd.

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ith the use of sophisticated technology and imported machinery, Rajnandini Metal Ltd. manufactures and supplies high-grade copper continuous casting rods, annealed bare copper wires, fine and superfine copper wires, bunched copper wires, and multi-stranded copper wires that are known for their high electrical and thermal conductivity. It also manufactures high-quality polywrapped submersible winding wire under the brand name ‘RML Wires & Cables’ besides manufacturing house wiring cables. Currently, the company is working on the cables that can be used in electric vehicles. WCI interviewed Mr. Ashok Kalra, Executive Director, Rajnandini Metal Ltd., to know more about the journey of the company and its future plans.

Ashok Kalra: Our company was established as a private limited company namely Rajnandini Metal Pvt. Ltd. under the Companies Act 1956 on 18 March 2010. Later, our company was incorporated as a public limited company in pursuance of a special resolution passed by the members of our company at the extraordinary general meeting. A fresh certificate of incorporation consequent to conversion was issued on 14 March 2018, by the Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi and Haryana. Consequently, the name of our Company was changed from ‘Rajnandini Metal Pvt. Ltd.’ to ‘Rajnandini Metal Ltd.’ In 2019, we launched our first B2C product which was copper winding wires. We escalated the production and were able to acquire the pan-Indian market within a year.

WCI: Please shed some light on the product portfolio along with its key features.

Wire & Cable India: Tell us about the business journey of your company and the notable milestones so far.

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SCALING UP of CCR produced. Our products vary from B2B to B2C categories that majorly includes-copper rods, annealed bare copper wires, fine copper wires, multi-stranded copper cables, bunched copper wires, submersible wires & flat cables, and house wires. All of our products are manufactured considering high-quality standards and pass through various in-house quality testing parameters.

high-tech machines, we have the capacity to draw the copper wires up to super fine sizes ranging from 0.2 mm – 0.5 mm. We further have different bunchers for stranding the copper wires from 4 sq mm to 16 sq mm.

WCI: What are your recent developments and future plans?

AK: Well, we have recently acquired 3 acres of land which will soon be developed into a fully-functioning wires and cables plant. The plan is to establish an extensive manufacturing facility which also includes the production of our B2C products like LEDs, housing cables and wires, electrical accessories, lights, MCBs, and much more.

WCI: Kindly take us through the manufacturing setup, R&D, and the production capabilities of the company.

AK: Rajnandini Metal Pvt. Ltd. has an in-house drawing plant for further processing of the copper rods. Our manufacturing plant produces about 1800-2000 metric tons of products every month. We have a wide range of machinery for the same. With the capability of these

WCI: As a manufacturer of a range of copper wires, share your outlook on the Indian copper wire market along with the growth drivers of the segment.

AK: We have been seeing a major development in the infrastructure of our country recently. With most of these projects being engineered into smart cities and infrastructure miracles, the demand for copper wires and rods is set to skyrocket in the coming years. Our distant vision for RML also ropes in the automotive industry where we will get into lithium battery wire production which is definitely one of the growth drivers for the future of the wire & cable industry in India.

Our distant vision for RML also ropes in the automotive industry where we will get into lithium battery wire production which is definitely one of the growth drivers for the future of the cable & wires industry.

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MAKING HEADWAY

Gloster Cables: Designing Cables with Safety in Mind “From a small beginning in 1995, we have now grown to be a 500 crore company. We have targeted to achieve a turnover of 1000 crores in the next two years.”

WCI: Kindly share details on the manufacturing capabilities of the company and the infrastructure of your production facility. Are there any plans for capacity expansion or has there been any recent expansion?

VR: Gloster Cables strives to excel as a manufacturer of quality products and services.

• We have a wide product range from 1.1 kV LT cables to 33 kV HT cables. In addition, we have mastered different types of special cables like FS cables, solar cables, instrumentation cables, etc.

• We have a wide range of compound options for inner and outer sheaths: o Default = PVC+UV+ART. This means unlike other companies we do not charge extra for features like UV/anti-rodent/anti-termite.

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o Additional options = PVC-FR/FRLSH/HOFR , ZHFR, low temperature up to -40°C.

ncorporated in 1995, Gloster Cables Ltd. (GCL) has made progressive advancements in its infrastructural capacities and market reach over the past 25 years. With a state-of-the-art infrastructure equipped with sophisticated machinery and testing equipment, the production facilities of the company have been designed to match customer expectations and are compatible with the requirements of the national and international standards. In an interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Vinay Rathi, Director, Gloster Cables Ltd., talks about the recent developments, business roadmap, and more.

• Special Heat, Oil & Flame Retardant (HOFR) PVC compounds are available for refineries. These solutions are developed in-house by us.

WCI: When it comes to the demand and applications of solar cables — how does the Indian market perform in the segment as compared with the international markets?

VR: Solar cables work as an interconnection in photovoltaic power generation. It connects solar panels as well as other electrical components.

Solar power in India is the fastest-growing Industry as part of the renewable energy in India. The country›s solar installed capacity was 53.997 GW as of 31 March 2022.

Wire & Cable India: To start with, please take us through the recent developments at Gloster Cables.

The Indian Government had an underlying objective of 20 GW limit with respect to 2022, which was accomplished four years early. In 2015, the objective was raised to 100 GW of solar power (40 GW from the rooftop itself) by 2022, focusing on a venture of USD 100 billion. India has laid out almost 42 solar parks.

Vinay Rathi: We almost doubled our production capacities about two years back. Recently, we had added an additional CCV line to fulfil the exponential market demand for HV cables, due to the implementations of various government infra development programs. We are continuously upgrading the manufacturing machinery either by replacement or technical enhancement of the capacity utilisations.

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As far as the international market is concerned, India is producing solar power at the lowest cost globally. India had left behind China, the US, the UK, Canada, France,

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MAKING HEADWAY etc. Moreover, India had ranked third in EY›s ‹Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index› (RECAI) in 2021.

WCI: Could you tell us about the importance of material and technology in manufacturing fire survival cables? What kind of market potential do you foresee in this segment?

VR: Gloster manufactures a wide range of fire-safe cables or cables with limited integrity based on various international construction standards. It also has the testing facilities to test the fire performance of these cables as per various testing standards.

We offer these types of cables with both copper & aluminium conductor; although as per the available standards, the copper conductor is only specified for use. We have achieved a certain degree of expertise in using aluminium conductors, and we are, therefore, able to offer flame temperatures more than the aluminium melting point.

The market for these cables is picking up and the market potential is huge. The fire-resistant cable market is growing at a CAGR of 4.4 percent and is expected to reach a market size of USD 719 million by 2027 globally.

The Middle East and Africa are expected to unveil a 5.1 percent faster CAGR from 2020 to 2027. The Asia Pacific was the largest regional market with a share of 31.6

percent in 2019 and is expected to continue to lead in the forecast period. China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia are the leading buyers of fire-resistant cables due to the growing demand for fire safety in commercial and residential buildings. As far as India is concerned, it is growing at a CAGR of 15 percent.

WCI: With what major objectives is Gloster Cables going to participate in the Cable & Wire Fair 2022?

VR: We are participating in the Cable & Wire Fair 2022 to connect with a broader base of users from the power sector. It is all about gaining experience as well as sharing the experience.

WCI: What is the business roadmap of Gloster Cables for the future?

VR: From a small beginning in 1995, we have now grown to be a 500 crore company. Further, we have set our target to achieve a turnover of 1000 crore in the next two years.

WCI: Any concluding thoughts to add to the interaction?

VR: We are known as a quality and trusted cable manufacturer. Our slogan is –‘Safety Is Not Expensive. It is Priceless’. We design our cables with safety in mind.

TELECOM & INNOVATION

Pratap Digital Communications Aims to be a Future-Ready Organisation with a High Growth Prospect “Currently, we are overseeing more than 1 lakh telecom cell sites and 1.53 lakh km of optical fibre cable for different telecom operators and telecom infrastructure providers along with successful execution of approximately 50,000 km of underground OFC lay.”

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ratap Digital Communications Pvt. Ltd., with the brand name Corsis Technologies, is one of India’s largest & fastest growing optical fibre cable (OFC) manufacturing companies. Equipped with more than twenty fully automatic lines, the company manufactures and supplies cables ranging from 1F-576F. In an interview with WCI, Mr. Shakti Singh Shekhawat, Managing Director, Corsis Technologies, talks about the business journey of the company along with its production capabilities, infrastructure setup, and new developments.

Wire & Cable India: Kindly give us a glimpse into the business journey of the company. How do you plan to solidify your standing in the telecom and optical fibre cable segment?

Shakti Singh Shekhawat: We started down the road of diversifying our company close to 24 years ago, in an attempt to find new markets and additional avenues to grow. Pratap Group of Companies is a conglomerate having diversified in different verticals including telecom, manufacturing, power, infrastructure, education, automobile, GIS, mining, and agriculture. Established in 1987, by Shri Pratap Singh Shekhawat, a marine engineer by profession (Ex-Indian Navy), Pratap Group of Companies has garnered a stronghold in multiple business sectors across the nation. We are a strong team of more than 17,000 employees catering to the client base of more than 100 renowned companies in India. Pratap Group of Companies has a reach in 28 states and 8 UTs across the nation.

Mr. Shakti Singh Shekhawat, Managing Director, Corsis Technologies

Our flagship company in the telecom sector, Pratap Technocrats Pvt. Ltd., has reached new heights by becoming one of India’s largest Telecom, IT Infra services delivery providers. We have around 24 years

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TELECOM & INNOVATION Our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant consists of the latest, and ultra-modern machinery for manufacturing optical fibre cable (OFC) ranging from 1F to 576F and other special cables. We have a capacity to manufacture more than 4.5 million fibre cables (FKMs) per annum.

WCI: Take us through the production capabilities, infrastructure setup, technology, etc. of the manufacturing plant of the company.

of rich experience in the tower sector including OME/ IME/ E2E, Fibre Managed Services-O&M, and set up of network operation centers. Our expertise enables us to manage the bigger portfolio of towers and fibre in both urban and rural areas. Currently, we are overseeing more than 1 lakh telecom cell sites and 1.53 lakh km of optical fibre cable for different telecom operators and telecom infrastructure providers along with the successful execution of approximately 50,000 km of underground OFC lay. The company currently has a strong foothold in various geographies, successfully serving multiple operators and telecom infrastructure providers. Pratap Group of Companies has earned several prestigious awards from telecom operators and infra providers for their outstanding performance.

SSS: Corsis Technologies, being a brand of Pratap Digital Communications Pvt. Ltd. (A unit of Pratap Group), is an ISO 9001:2015 & TL 9000:2016 certified company.

Our manufacturing facility is situated at Pithampur near Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant consists of the latest, and ultramodern machinery for manufacturing optical fibre cable (OFC) ranging from 1F to 576F and other special cables.

We have a capacity to manufacture more than 4.5 million fibre cables (FKMs) per annum.

WCI: What kind of investments do you put forth to ensure your leading position in the telecommunications and optical fibre cable (OFC) market?

As India is the world’s second-largest telecommunications market with a subscriber base of 1.16 billion and has registered strong growth in the last decade, Corsis Technologies is our forward integration. It is the fastestgrowing organisation, specialised in the manufacturing of optical fibre cable from 1F to 576F, which is the backbone of any network employing communication.

Our company is well-equipped with fully automatic machines for manufacturing a wide range of optical fibre cables including aerial cable, underground cable, FTTX cable, indoor cable, CATV, special cables, and undersea cables. It follows a stringent quality control system with advanced testing facilities to meet national and international standards.

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SSS: We are continuously investing and doing capacity expansion, seeing the strong demand, the company will invest approximately INR 150-200 crores in near future to secure our position in the telecommunication and optical fibre cable (OFC) market.

WCI: Kindly touch upon the different markets you serve with your product range. What are your plans for furthering your market reach?

SSS: Our high-quality products have garnered us sturdy business relationships in the industry. Corsis

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TELECOM & INNOVATION Technologies has strong associations and is closely working with large enterprises and data centres, oil & gas pipelines, broadcast, CATV, smart cities, internet service providers, and government sectors such as defence, telecommunication, and railways.

The increasing demand for OFC from the IT & telecom sector, rising number of mobile devices, increasing adoption of Fibre-tothe-Home (FTTH) connectivity, and surging number of data centers are further anticipated to fuel fibre optic cable market

WCI: Due to large-scale national-level projects, there’s been a surge in the demand for optical fibre cables – how do you relate this to the growth prospects of Corsis Technologies? Also, share your outlook on the potential of the OFC segment in the country.

SSS: Corsis Technologies is a future-ready organisation and has a high growth prospect. The growing need for reliable, high-speed, and scalable communication infrastructure networks and the surging adoption of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity have led to the high adoption of optical fibre. It is ten times faster than standard cables. The companies are continuously making efforts to make innovations in fibre networks to decrease the operations and maintenance costs.

As 2022 progresses, there will be more information about the optical fibre cables that will be installed to support 5G infrastructure and other new local applications, especially as China ramps up 5G network constructions in wide-scale rollouts. This should provide greater insight into the strength of the next generation of fibre deployment, ‘beyond FTTx’. Moreover, the increasing demand for OFC from the IT & telecom sector, rising number of mobile devices, increasing adoption of Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) connectivity, and surging number of data centers are further anticipated to fuel fibre optic cable market in India over the coming years. For instance, cloud companies are partnering with telecom operators to create edge data centers.

The global fibre optics market size is predicted to reach USD 9.73 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.3 percent during the forecast period (2020-2027). India’s optical fibre cables (OFC) market stood at USD 881.5 million in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.7 percent to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2024. The total wireless data usage in India grew 16.54 percent quarterly to reach 32,397 PB in the first quarter of FY22.

By 2025, India will need ~22 million skilled workers in 5G-centric technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and cloud computing. India is one of the biggest consumers of data worldwide. Over the next five years, a rise in mobilephone penetration and a decline in data costs will add 400-500 million new internet users in India, creating opportunities for new businesses and usage of data will be increased thereby increasing demand for optical fibre cable.

WCI: Could you please chart out the latest developments at the company – any product-related development, technological innovations, and so forth?

SSS: We continuously work on product development.

To improve the testing workflow, we use automation and advanced sensing technology for equipment inspection. Our advanced research and development centre constantly works on innovation to create value for our customers. We offer customised solutions of cable designs to deliver the most economical and reliable products to our customers based on their application. We work closely with our customers to understand their requirements and explore the best possible solution to deliver exceptional quality products.

WCI: What measures do you undertake to ensure a consistent supply of optical fibre cables to meet the rising demand for high bandwidth communications?

SSS: To achieve a reasonable balance between supply and demand, a lot of market research and forecasting is done. The demand is predicted and accordingly, our strategies of product portfolio expansion, capacity expansions, and geographical expansions are in place in order to increase the production at the present rate to meet the high demand.

WCI: What will be your key expectations regarding your participation at the 4th international exhibition and conference – Cable & Wire Fair 2022?

SSS: Cable & Wire Fair is a revolutionary platform for the wire and cable industry. Bringing various industry verticals to communicate their ideas and network will accelerate technological innovation.

WCI: Going forward, how do you envision the future years for the company’s growth? What are the company’s plans?

We continuously work on product development... We offer customised solutions of cable designs to deliver the most economical and reliable products to our customers based on their application.

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SSS: Our goal is to build a company with a strong foundation that will continue to grow and be successful over many, many years. This was one area where we believe there will be a lot of change, and therefore, opportunity—and it happens to be an area that we already have expertise in.

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What’s Driving The Wire & Cable Industry Forward?

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nnovation, product development, and quality are keys to long-term success for any company. With the financial year ending on March 31, 2022, Wire & Cable India magazine interacted with a few companies to know about their plans for the next FY.

Polycab: Poised to Leapfrog Ahead with an Accelerated Momentum Product Launches and Recent Developments We are upbeat about the growth potential and in tune with this, we have lined up a series of transformative and disruptive changes. This also includes optimising the existing product portfolio and introducing new product lines. For instance, our green wire offerings have been innovated and designed to be best-in-class with higher conductivity copper and serve as the eco-friendly new-age solution that overcomes existing problems related to the use of hazardous substances in the insulation of electrical wires.

Mr. Bhushan Sawhney, Executive President and Chief Business Officer (Cables), Polycab India Ltd.

Further to this, we are also developing a cross-linked Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) 04XZ wire which is completely halogen free and is a perfect product for medical use including in hot places where the operating temperature ceiling of HFFR wires can go up to 90°C. In addition to this, the huge interest in EV adoption is also opening newer avenues and anticipating the massive infrastructure revamp that will be required to support this mass-scale migration.

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Other such innovations include buildings or the real estate sector where the requirement is to have a resilient wire with strength enough to withstand wear& tear over a longterm period.

Recent Expansion and Plans Our endeavour always remains to be evolving with changing times.

And in line with the growing infrastructural needs of the country, we are proactively working towards having a product portfolio around advanced cables in the Extra High Voltage (EHV) range such as the 220 kV extra-high voltage cables.

Polycab has the largest set of Catenary Continuous Vulcanizing lines for the dry curing through E-Beam. This facility has been expanded recently and is equipped to meet the needs of specialized products that are cured by E Beam technology.

Technology and Quality Upgradation Polycab’s adoption of E Beam curing using its Catenary Continuous Vulcanization (CCV) lines is a major leap on the technological front.

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STRIDING AHEAD our flagship eco-friendly green wires are designed leveraging state-of-the-art technology. Apart from this, we are also making use of digital technologies such as smart automation.

Way Forward Polycab has consistently maintained its industry leadership basis continuous innovations and pioneering disruptions. It is through R&D focus that we have

been able to introduce newer offerings while retaining highquality standards with validation towards this being the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation for our labs. Our major strength is our production capacity which we have achieved by heavily optimising our processes and machinery. We are committed to empowering our workforce with the best of

L&D opportunities which include research and incubation, which has helped us maintain an edge in technology. Another example is our range of newly designed IGNIS series of fire safety products which is one of the major innovations that has been done by Polycab India Ltd. for application in case of fire hazards. Overall, we are poised to leapfrog ahead with an accelerated momentum in the coming days. 

KEC International: Looking for Innovation and New Product Development

Mr. Manjit Singh, Executive Director – Cables, KEC International Ltd.

Product Launches and Recent Developments

Technology and Quality Upgradation

At KEC, we are continuously looking for innovation and new product development to cater to industry needs. Recently, we have received approval from RDSO for the supply of railway signalling power cables after successful type testing at the RDSO lab. We are also working on the development of certain products for application in the Railway sector, in addition to overhead insulated conductors, and speciality cables for the Indian Navy. We are focussing on orders from major state utilities along with fulfilling the consistent demand arising from the railway sector.

Technology:

Recent Expansion and Plans Currently, we are in the process of debottlenecking the capacity of our LT plants, exploring the possibility of capacity enhancement in HT/ EHV, and starting new telecom product lines required for 5G implementation.

In FY21, we expanded our offerings for railways and commenced manufacturing new products such as signalling cables, contact and catenary conductors, etc. We have also invested in areas such as EHV OEE improvement and flexible manufacturing.

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We have recently developed a hybrid cable, which is a composite cable that integrates power cable with optical fibre cable for some of the esteemed private utilities.

Our in-house R&D centres in Vadodara & Mysore factories have been registered & recognised by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The registration entitles the in-house R&D units to avail customs/excise exemptions on the purchase of equipment, instruments, consumables, etc. to be used for research and development, subject to relevant government policies and certain tax benefits as per government regulations.

We have also tied up with reputed compound manufacturers for developing advanced compounds being used in speciality cables.

Quality: In line with our continued focus on quality, we have completely digitised our end-to-end quality processes through iQuality App. Our major focus is on customer feedback, resolving issues

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STRIDING AHEAD proactively and promptly, and obtaining necessary certifications, e.g. IMS, NABL, CE marking, etc., to serve customers across the globe. We

ensure complete transparency through online inspections and documentation. We have successfully served customers during the pandemic without

any disruption through our quick-change management and adopting virtual inspections and documentation with effective communication. 

LAPP India: Identifying Challenges and Meeting Customer Requirements Product Launches and Recent Developments LAPP’s focus is centred around innovation, and we are constantly working towards identifying evolving industry challenges and meeting customer requirements.

Keeping this in mind, we have recently expanded our product portfolio by launching ETHERLINE® GUARD, ÖLFLEX® CONTROL 277N, and ÖLFLEX® CONTROL 277N CY.

Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India Pvt. Ltd.

• As part of the portfolio expansion of industrial communication products, we have introduced ETHERLINE® GUARD, a stationary and compact device from LAPP that monitors the performance of highly loaded ethernet cables at risk of failure and displays its current status which ensures seamless network connectivity.

• ÖLFLEX® CONTROL 277N and ÖLFLEX® CONTROL 277N CY are screened PVC power control cables rated 0.6/1 kV for tray exposed runs and wind turbine applications.

Their application range includes industrial machinery and plant engineering. These newly launched products are cost-saving, allow for fast installation omitting protection systems and provide electromagnetic field screening along with 75 °C WET Rating + Sunlight Resistant Rating for outdoor use.

Our innovations and developments are not just limited to our products.

Recently, we have moved into our new corporate office at IBC Knowledge Park, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

This newly designed modern workspace incorporates the hybrid model of working, which we believe

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is the future of work. The office space is designed to fuel creativity and foster communication between departments. We believe that this new space truly embraces the LAPP values and vision we have for the brand, supporting us in our journey to becoming an employer of choice.

Recent Expansion and Plans Expansion always has and will remain one of our key priorities as we continuously strive to be present closer to our customers. As a result of the recent partnership with CAHORS (a French multinational company specialised in energy distribution), LAPP’s product portfolio has expanded to offer a comprehensive range of photovoltaic solutions in India, allowing us to tap into a new segment of customers. We also recently inaugurated our third and biggest service point in Pune and are looking to open the next one at Vadodara, Gujarat in the next three months.

Furthermore, we are in the progress of launching LAPP Shoppe where customers can walk in and experience the eight brands of LAPP products and solutions for themselves, all under one roof. This one-of-a-kind retail shop is expected to go live by June. We are striving towards an aggressive brand presence in the retail market, the focus of which is currently centred in south and west India. Additionally, we are also targeting the expansion of our channel partner tie-ups across India.

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STRIDING AHEAD technologies into our various processes and functions, we have recently installed and commissioned a state-of-the-art tandem extruder with customised screw and barrel configurations to extrude compounds for speciality cable applications. Another addition to our facilities is a state-of-the-art compounding plant with speciality extruders for manufacturing PVC and other proprietary compound formulations. We have also been investing in the latest technology related to the development and testing of such proprietary compounds. Additionally, we are installing a 3 MeV electron beam accelerator to manufacture cables for renewable energy, building & infrastructure businesses.

We have recently obtained IS 17048 certification for our HFFR single-

core and multi-core cables. We have also obtained UL 66 for safety fixture wire, UL 83 for thermoplasticinsulated wire and cables, UL 1277 and UL 2277 certification for tray cables, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for our laboratory in LAPP’s manufacturing facility situated in Jigani, Bengaluru. The ISO/IEC 17025 certification provides the assurance that the laboratory is delivering good services and consistent data.

Way Forward India is currently LAPP’s secondlargest market, performing with double-digit growth and strengthening across various industries and applications. We are focusing on expanding our reach through various touchpoints across India. While we already

have a strong presence in textiles, machine tools, automotive, railway, infrastructure, and mining sectors, we are looking at adding more segments to our portfolio such as EVs and pharmaceuticals. ÖLFLEX® CONNECT and industrial communication will continue to remain major business priorities in LAPP’s journey as a one-stop solutions provider for all cable systems requirements. We are heavily investing in R&D for our Indian customers, and we will focus our efforts on manufacturing products locally to continue providing products of global quality standards. In our endeavour to be closer to our customers, we will be tripling the number of LAPP’s service points in India in the next few years as well as be available online 24x7 for our customers. 

Panasonic Life Solutions India: Exploring Ideas to Improve Quality & Productivity of Machines Product Launches and Recent Developments

Mr. Hemant Gadhave, Vice President, Business Unit Head- Wires and Cable Business, Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

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Panasonic Life Solutions India is a leading player in electrical construction material (ECM).

Our aim is to provide products that prioritise safety and quality.

This year as well, our aim is to provide superior quality products and services despite the difficult situation that our markets have gone through. We are constantly innovating products in the building wires and cables space for both residential and commercial buildings. Our range of wires and cables includes the advanced flame retardant, extra-flexible flame retardant, FireGuard FRLSH, and two core unsheathed cables. On the industrial front, the multi-core series of cables include both flat and round variants. For communication cables, we offer telephone and switchboard cable, UTP 4Pair CAT 6 LAN cable,

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co-axial cable, and CCTV cable. Our latest launch in this category is the higher size in building wire and three core flat submersible cable.

Recent Expansion and Plans The pandemic has affected supply as well as demand. Despite all odds in this situation, we have added a new high-speed extrusion line and high-speed coiling machines to our facility. Further, the volatility in the price of raw materials has also affected demand. We are exploring the opportunity to produce new products for the domestic and export market. For this, we are planning to add new machinery and testing setup at our end for this year.

Technology and Quality Upgradation The technical team at Panasonic Life Solutions has put in continuous

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STRIDING AHEAD efforts to explore innovative ideas by which we could modify imported machines and improve the quality as well as productivity.

We always explore opportunities to adopt new technology not only in manufacturing but also in support functions so that we can reduce human fatigue in the routine work of material handling.

As far as quality upgradation is concerned, we always focus on customer satisfaction through quality products and our services.

At Panasonic Life Solutions, we consider manpower supremely important. Apart from regular workforce training, we also conduct quality circles on the different processes to make the process better in terms of output, quality, and cost. Recently, our test lab has also received NABL accreditation

for testing as per IS 694 and IS 17048. NABL accreditation will also enhance customer confidence in the quality of the product being supplied to them.

Way Forward The building wire segment is crowded with many players from the unorganised sector.

Manufacturers from the unorganised sector use inferior material with less purity and less conductivity of copper as conductor and re-processed PVC as insulation.

These inferior materials pose a hazard to human lives in case of an accidental fire. Studies have shown casualties during a short-circuitinduced fire are not because of the fire but due to the toxic fumes emanated during the burning of the insulation material.

The Indian consumer does not have enough knowledge and technical awareness, especially for products such as wires. We at PLSIND, design all our products with the top priority of user safety and quality.

Our wires also have the product safety “S-Mark” certification from Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate, an attached office of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

We are the only manufacturer with a safety mark for wires in India. Our products conform to the specified requirements of appropriate safety standards published by the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC). The presence of the SAFETY Mark also indicates that internal safeguards have been incorporated to protect against fire and electrical hazards. 

Orient Cables India: Developing New Products for Applications in Telecom and Datacom Product Launches and Recent Developments We, at Orient Cables, have been driving new product development for various applications in Telecom and Datacom space. Most of these developments are focussed to address some specific pain points of our valued customers for specific applications.

Recent Expansion and Plans

Mr. Pramod Srivastava, CEO, Orient Cables India Pvt. Ltd.

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We have seen a continued increase in demand from our existing customers for Datacom cable.

We have built a new factory and added capacity for Datacom cable production. We are further expanding our capacity in all our products in the coming quarters.

We thank our valued customers for their continued trust in our product quality and services and looking forward to a long-term association on a win-win basis. We have also

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increased our focus on catering to overseas markets and added several new customers in various geography.

Technology and Quality Upgradation Our new factory for Datacom cable is a state-of-the-art facility with the latest equipment and lean operation.

We also upgraded our earlier facility with respect to layout, material flow, machine capability, etc. to cater to the evolving need for high-end products from our customers.

Way Forward We have built a strong ecosystem to fuel our growth much faster than the market and are quite hopeful to become a very significant player in the space we operate. We have strengthened our organisation by adding talent to various key leadership positions to bring significant values to all stakeholders. 

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Assomac Machines: Swiftly Adopting Innovations to Stay Ahead “We, besides focussing on the quality and innovative technique for our machinery, also give due emphasis to the successful implementation of the project.”

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ssomac Machines Ltd. is one of the key players in the field of wire drawing machinery. Being a pioneering manufacturer of sophisticated and futuristic machinery, the company has recently started supplying many galvanising plants for making GI wires. Assomac has also added a wire mesh plant to its product portfolio in view of the increasing demands.

In a conversation with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Nirmal Singh, Director, Assomac Machines Ltd., sheds light on the various projects undertaken by the company, the growth drivers, and the future plans.

Wire & Cable India: Tell us about recent & noteworthy projects accomplished by Assomac Machines Ltd. Nirmal Singh: As you are aware that we are an engineering product manufacturing company mainly wire-related projects. We are a pioneering manufacturer of wire drawing plants in India and have the largest customer base, spread across the globe. We understand quite well that project management is indispensable to the success of a company.

We, besides focussing on the quality and innovative technique for our machinery, also give due emphasis to the successful implementation of the project. We have a dedicated technical backup team to understand the requirements of individual customers and make the project run successfully. We regard every project to be our own and work closely to manage the projects with the team of our clients, which excites us. Our noteworthy projects, where we are involved, are many.

A few of them are – Tata Steel, Bansal Wire Group, Polycab, D&H Group of Industries, and many more in India and abroad.

Mr. Nirmal Singh, Director, Assomac Machines Ltd.

WCI: Give us a brief summary of the new technologies you have introduced or applied in the recent past.

NS: In the present world, technology is changing very fast and we always keep abreast of the latest and

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IN CONVERSATION give our customers ‘the best’. The Post-COVID-19, the world has also taught us how to deal with the customers remotely. Our dedicated engineers are equipped with vast knowledge and high skills to work with the team members virtually. It calls for a different technique and Assomac was ‘Quick to Adopt’ which has immensely helped our customers, both with time and money.

We have also added a wire mesh plant in our product portfolio in order to cope with the high demands from our existing customers.

Our Straight Line Machines (SLM) are a great success in the process technology.

We cater to the small, medium, and large segments of clients, regardless of the size and scope. For us, prioritisation is a critical concept that determines the success of the project and its timely completion.

(SLM) is a great success in the process technology and the same is used extensively. In the Post-COVID-19 period, we use the technology by remote commissioning of these plants as well as giving the customers realtime data (Industry 4.0) in which you come to know the machine performance, machine capabilities, downtime, production efficiency, and the innovative solutions for making the particular size of wires.

WCI: What are your corporate targets for FY 2022-23?

How are you making your presence stronger in the domestic and global markets?

NS: We are in the process of climbing up in the market with a steep ratio when compared to our previous years. We were able to get these with the hard work and dedication of our highly qualified and experienced team members as well as our main focus of keeping a balance between the latest technologies, their quick implementation, and maintaining our high quality.

This is resulting in securing larger orders which will definitely help us to easily touch our goals of 2022-23 and beyond. Our reach to each segment with ‘Quantity with Quality’ is playing a major role to move further faster.

WCI: What are the challenges faced by the wire and cable industry in the areas of drawing, cutting, and making wires? As a leading supplier of wire cutting, wire drawing, and wire making machinery for India and overseas, how do you plan to address them in the years to come?

NS: Any industry has its own challenges and the wire and cable industry is no exception. With the fast pace of infrastructure development taking place in India, we, as a machinery developer for the wire industry, are facing our own set of challenges. First and foremost is the inconsistent price of the inputs. The prices of inputs are rising each passing day. The delivery of inputs is a far greater challenge. In some components, the delivery period is from 6 months to one year. How can any project be planned with such a long delivery period?

Lack of skilled manpower, both for us as well as for our customers, is also a big challenge.

WCI: Tell us about your product portfolio along with their key strengths and the applications where your process technology is extensively used. Are there any new additions in your product range in recent times?

NS: Technological advancements in wires and cables are taking place in different application industries, backed by constant innovations. Assomac is never behind to chase these technological advancements. The wire drawing process though looks simple in concept but has different technical aspects to different metallurgy of wires. Lately, Assomac supplied many galvanising plants where we used the latest technological innovations for making GI Wires with the changed quality demands in the market. In galvanising plants, we have successfully developed high-speed plants with Nitrogen Wiping Technology.

Engineering and manufacturing are synonymous with the development of nations. We must understand that our competition is global. If, for instance, we are unable to execute a project in time, it is a nation’s loss, firstly by production and secondly, the customer may import the machine from abroad. Assomac has, therefore, adopted the approach for the development of products and solutions trying to be the best in the world. There are lots of other ideas that can move us forward and we always share these with our suppliers as well as with our customers.

We have also added a wire mesh plant to our product portfolio in order to cope with the high demands from our existing customers. Our Straight Line Machines

WCI: What is your idea for participating in CWF 2022?

Do you plan to introduce something new at the exhibition?

NS: It has been since long when there has been no exhibition for the wire and cable industry in the country due to the COVID-19-related restrictions. The wire and cable industry is indeed thankful to Tulip 3P Media Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi for taking this welcoming step.

CWF 2022 would be a meeting ground for the wire and cable industry professionals. Assomac would showcase Straight Line Machines with a new design that would add to the performance of the machine.

We cater to the small, medium, and large segments of clients, regardless of the size and scope. For us, prioritisation is a critical concept that determines the success of the project and its timely completion.

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KLJ Polymers & Chemicals: Notching Up a Promising Growth “Our backward integrated plasticizer plant, due for commissioning later this year, would be the most competitive plant to serve the industry.”

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ounded in 1967, KLJ Group is a market leader in plasticizers & polymer compounds in South Asia. The group is also one of the largest manufacturers of secondary plasticizers across the globe. Its advanced manufacturing facilities at Silvassa & Bharuch in India, Rayong in Thailand, and ultramodern Chlor-Alkali plant in Qatar are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, producing a wide range of products to meet the customers’ requirements. Wire & Cable India recently interviewed Mr. Kamal Jain, Managing Director, KLJ Polymers & Chemicals Ltd., to know more about the developments, strategies, and expansion plans.

Wire & Cable India: KLJ Group has grown from strength to strength as a cable compound manufacturer; please elaborate on the various milestones of the company. Also, describe the current strategic priorities for the company.

Kamal Jain: The market looks at KLJ as a leader & solution provider and that’s the real achievement that we are happy about. Not to rest on our laurels, we continue to remain hungry for the newer markets, and applications, enabling our esteemed customers to reach unexplored and value-added markets. The growth story started to unfold in 2003 when the group re-focussed on the cable compound business. Today, we cater to almost the entire spectrum of the wire and cable market from house wire to power cables, flexible cords, chargers to battery/welding cables, automotive, solar cables, and more with our quality products based on multiple polymers like PVC, PE, EVA, rubbers/elastomers, etc. To reiterate, we continue to work not only with domestic customers but also with our global customers to meet their present and ever-evolving requirements in the wire and cable domain.

Mr. Kamal Jain, Managing Director, KLJ Polymers & Chemicals Ltd.

Our experience of handling multiple polymers for a very wide range of industries also helps us to offer innovative solutions as well offer import substitutes to our valuable customers.

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ONWARDS & UPWARDS We cater to almost the entire spectrum of the wire and cable market from house wire to power cables, flexible cords, chargers to battery/welding cables, automotive, solar cables, and more with our quality products based on multiple polymers like PVC, PE, EVA, rubbers/elastomers, etc

WCI: How do you strategise to expand your reach in unexplored markets? What is your long-term vision for the growth of the company?

and the market. We invite our esteemed customers for plant visits – the feedback and the appreciation that we keep receiving from the market is the fuel that keeps the desire to excel burning!

KJ: The best marketing tool that works for us is positive word-of-mouth. It spreads our name to unchartered territories. As the market looks at us to provide critical solutions to their needs, we get a lot of ‘pull’ requirements. We have a dynamic and trained team that reaches out to customers by being in regular touch with them, both in domestic as well as export markets.

WCI: As the market leader in plasticizers & polymer compounds, please share your views on the key trends influencing the growth of the cable compound market.

KJ: Like in any other market, the wire and cable market is typically segmented in India as well as in most of the developing world. There are customers and markets that offer quality products, and invest in quality infrastructure and people. Such a market is sustaining and driving the growth including the growth in the export market as well as the import-substitution market.

Typical examples are automotive, power cable, mobile & communication, solar, and many other demanding applications where the dependency on imports, either directly or indirectly used to be significant.

Our products are exported to around 100 countries in the world. We invite our customers to visit our facilities and have a first-hand experience of not only the world-class manufacturing facilities but also the huge infrastructure that we have in place to cover the R&D and QA laboratories as well as application laboratories. We are also active in participating in various industry fairs as they provide a platform for meeting a large number of existing and potential customers in a short span of time.

These platforms offer preliminary exposures which are then sustained by mutual interest. The synergy of having both, plasticizers & polymer compounds, in our product portfolio ensure that we cover the widest spectrum of solution for the cable & wire industry! The vision is clear – to carry on with the legacy of being a trustworthy solution provider.

The cable compound market is also witnessing a trend toward value-added, technically demanding, safer, environmental-friendly solutions, not only for newer applications but also for the current applications. A few typical examples in the wire and cable segment are solar cables, high-temperature rating automotive wires, etc. As the economy grows and the fruits reach a wider section of society, the demand for such products is growing in the domestic market. Moreover, the current geopolitical situation is forcing a lot of companies from the western world to look at India for their supply chain. This is further fuelling the growth in this technical segment of the market and we look forward to its ripple effect on the overall market. KLJ is committed, ready, and investing to be prepared for the current and emerging scenario.

WCI: With your manufacturing facilities in India, Qatar, and Thailand, please brief us on the production capabilities and infrastructure of these respective facilities.

KJ: As you are aware that the KLJ Group is a diversified conglomerate with interests in polymer compounds, plasticizers, chemicals, trading, and real estate. In India, we have manufacturing capacities in multiple locations. Silvassa has two state-of-the-art plants, one for the polymer compounds and another for primary and speciality plasticizers. Jhagadia in the Bharuch district has two plants, one for chlorinated paraffins and another for benzyl chemistries. We are further expanding in both the locations where Silvassa will see a brand new compounding plant for engineering polymers and Jhagadia will see a major backward integration in our plasticizer business by way of a phthalic anhydride plant as well as a plasticizer plant. Qatar has a caustic soda plant with a forward integration to produce chlorinated paraffins as well as other products. Thailand has a plant for chlorinated paraffins. All these are state-of-the-art plants in terms of manufacturing capabilities and R&D and QA laboratories as well as application labs.

WCI: How do you ensure the production of first-rate quality compounds and consistently meet the specification requirements of the wire & cable industry?

KJ: As spoken earlier, the ‘hardware’, i.e., physical infrastructure in terms of manufacturing facilities, R&D labs, and QA labs, etc., is coupled with the ‘software’, i.e., the people behind this impressive infrastructure ensuring its smooth operations as well constant upgradation. The passion of our management and professional team is the key to meeting and exceeding the customers’ expectations. KLJ, as a group and as its core belief, not only ignites this passion but also ensures that this fire and passion to excel is lit all the time.

WCI: Please talk about your experience of participating at the Cable & Wire Fair and your expectations from the upcoming Cable & Wire Fair 2022.

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ONWARDS & UPWARDS KJ: We find that such platforms, including Cable & Wire Fair, provide a meeting platform for all the stakeholders of the industry. Such fairs also provide an opportunity to showcase new developments thus enabling the industry at large to notice and grow in terms of technical solutions. The success and our expectations from such events are not only in terms of attendance but also in terms of the quality of visitors. We expect that the event is promoted to the right audience to have the right mix of visitors. Further, we hope that this fair is able to gain more importance in the global exhibition space in the coming time.

Our recently commissioned engineering compound plant will offer some special solutions for the cable industry.

The future roadmap is very clearly defined at KLJ that we should not only be ready for the change but lead the change. We are enabling the industry to adopt better standards and will continue to do so.

WCI: Has there been any recent development at KLJ Group that you wish to talk about? What is the future roadmap of the company going forward?

WCI: Any concluding thoughts on the interaction?

KJ: We look forward to a market that is quality conscious, driven by a desire to excel, and look at longterm solutions and sustainability. We work constantly to remain a ‘Solution Provider’ for the wire & cable industry, not just another raw material supplier. We do believe that we are in the right direction and expect this to accelerate to help the country achieve what it takes to be a USD 5 trillion economy as envisaged by our policymakers.

KJ: We have many products worth mentioning. A few I would like to recall here are our portfolio for technically sensitive industry segments like solar cables, automotive wires/harness, etc. Our recently commissioned engineering compound plant will also offer some special solutions for the cable industry, though the volumes would be small. Our backward integrated plasticizer plant, due for commissioning later this year would be the most competitive plasticizer plant to serve the industry!

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INTERVIEW

Rosendahl Nextrom: Trailblazer in the Wire & Cable Manufacturing Systems “Continuous investments in R&D and comprehensive customer service go hand in hand with the premium quality of our machinery.”

Industry 4.0 has strongly impacted our industry and opened vast opportunities for the continuous improvements of both machines and processes. training and maintenance. In an interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. René Stöckl, Sales Director at Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH, presents a brief rundown of the company, new technologies, impact of industry 4.0, and future plans.

Wire & Cable India: As Rosendahl Nextrom has completed six decades in the business and growing, what do you think are the factors which have shaped the company’s consistent growth in the industry? What have the highlights been so far?

René Stöckl: Stable management and a clear company strategy have been the key factors for our consistent growth throughout the years. In addition, continuous investments in R&D and comprehensive customer service go hand in hand with the premium quality of our machinery. What has always been our strength is the close partnership we maintain with our customers.

We deliver what we promise, and we are a reliable partner throughout the whole lifetime of our machines and components. It is always a highlight for us when we learn that machines of ours, 30 years or older, are still up and running. That is the ultimate proof of quality for us.

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osendahl Nextrom is a global leader in wire & cable and optical fibre production technologies with quality, customisation, product knowhow, and close cooperation with its partners as its core values. The expertise of the company ranges from extrusion to corrugation and SZ-stranding. Its technical knowledge is reflected in a wide range of high-tech wire and cable manufacturing systems.

Besides designing, manufacturing, and assembling its solutions, Rosendahl Nextrom also provides software systems, installation and commissioning as well as staff

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WCI: Kindly talk about the core capabilities of the company in the wire & cable production system industry.

RS: Our core competencies include manufacturing solutions for extrusion, SZ-stranding, optical fibre, and corrugation. From the first contact onwards, we provide customised, high-quality solutions and personal support. Every piece of machinery is 100 percent tailor-made in Europe according to our customers’ requirements.

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INTERVIEW We have introduced the Rosendahl Superior Extrusion Technology (RoSET) – more sustainable production technology for MV power cables.

WCI: How do you think industry 4.0 like smart automation, IoT, and intelligent manufacturing have impacted the wire & cable industry in innovation and achieving efficiency?

same performance and high standards can reduce CO2 emissions and lead time during production.

Our new metal-forming, welding, and corrugating line, called RH-W, helps producers to make cables more sustainable by eliminating lead from their production processes.

RS: Industry 4.0 has strongly impacted our industry and opened vast opportunities for the continuous improvement of both machines and processes.

Predictive and preventive maintenance and the enhanced possibilities of remote support save a lot of time. Problems can be detected fast, sometimes even before they happen. Energy efficiency can be increased.

Higher production speeds and lower scrap rates are achievable. The list goes on… It’s exciting and I’m looking forward to seeing what else will be possible in the future.

At the same time, we have further developed RIO, our smart and powerful line control, to optimise every step of the production process.

WCI: What are your key objectives for participating in Cable & Wire Fair 2022?

RS: We are especially looking forward to meeting customers in person and to catching up with longstanding partners. Nothing helps to understand the requirements of our customers and the market like indepth, face-to-face conversations.

WCI: Could you please elaborate on the new technologies you have introduced in the recent past at the company?

WCI: Are there any plans for capacity expansion or has there been any recent expansion that you would like to talk about? What are your goals for the future going forward?

RS: Over recent years, we have been working hard on developing solutions for a greener and more efficient industry. We have introduced the Rosendahl Superior Extrusion Technology (RoSET) – more sustainable production technology for MV power cables centred on polypropylene-based compounds. Achieving the

RS: To process orders faster and more efficiently, we have recently expanded our warehouse in Austria. We have installed automated vertical storage systems and made our halls future-proof and flexible. We have also expanded the capacities at our production site in Romania.

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Alphagary and Shakun Polymers to Expand Market Presence through Collaborative Efforts “Our JV has a good opportunity to grow in the FY 22-23, one such way is to increase our market reach by collaborative efforts of our parent company in various parts of the world. Our objective is growing our semiconductive, halogen-free & PVC FRLS business globally.” brought in best-in-class offerings to meet the demand from wire and cable industries in terms of fire performance (safety), industry requirements (UL listed materials, category cables, CPR, CM /CMR) electrical requirements, mechanical performance & environmental requirements.

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ast year, Alphagary, a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialty polymer compounds acquired the majority share ownership of Shakun Polymers Pvt. Ltd. (“Shakun”), a privately held and family-owned market leader in the production of compounds for the wire and cable markets in the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Since then, the companies have been participating jointly to bring proven solutions to the growing demand for wire and cable for various applications such as railways, defence, mobility, renewable energy, oil & gas, hyperscale data centres, communication, and

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instrumentation cables among others. WCI recently interviewed Mr. Rakesh Bansal, Joint Managing Director, Shakun Polymers Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Dipal Parikh, Commercial Director Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Alphagary, to know more about the acquisition, growth journey so far, and their corporate targets.

Wire & Cable India: Alphagary has acquired the majority stake in Shakun Polymers Ltd. in June 2021, could you please brief us on the product range offered by the combined entities and the growth journey so far?

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Alphagary brings to Indian customers the best-in-class researched and technologically superior compounds under brand names Megolon® (LSZH compounds), GARAFLEX® (flame retardant TPE compounds), Smokeguard® (compounds for plenum applications), and GW series (flameretardant PVC compounds).

Shakun has a market-leading position in India, the Middle East, and Africa and continues to develop solutions under the brand names ECOTEK® (LSZH compounds), ESCONTEK® (semiconductive compounds), FRTEK® (flame retardant PVC compounds), and VINYLTEK® (flame retardant PVC/TPR compounds).

For Shakun, the partnership has provided the needed capacity to enhance its various product offerings and the territorial expansion to Europe, LATAM, Americas, and unexplored territories in the Middle East region through the existing Alphagary sales team.

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Soon after the acquisition, Alphagary Management worked closely with Shakun management to buy the adjacent land to achieve its vision to have a 100K tons compounding capacity at a single site in the next 3-5 years to manufacture LSZH, PVC FRLS, and semiconductive compounds.

WCI: Give us a brief summary of developments that have taken place on the product and process front at Shakun.

RB: On the product front, Shakun continues to develop speciality LSZH material, focus on crosslinking technologies, and give more emphasis on transmission and distribution networks with our semiconductive compounds.

Alphagary will start the production of the Megolon® (LSZH) and GW (PVC FRLS) range of compounds in India. This is an opportunity for Indian wire and cable industries to get the products of global standards ‘Made In India’, available within the most optimal lead times.

Our pilot plant and technological leadership will enable customers to collaborate jointly with us to meet the demanding applications.

On the process front, Alphagary team would work jointly with the Shakun team to bring in best practices on Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and good manufacturing practices.

WCI: What kind of synergies do you foresee after Alphagary has acquired a majority stake in Shakun Polymers Pvt. Ltd.?

Dipal Parikh: Synergies between both the companies are plenty; our focus is on actively servicing our customers and their next-generation requirements in India, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Over the next several months, we will dedicate our collective resources to ensure our growing customer base experiences the immediate value by way of investing in our manufacturing lines, combined

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WCI: What are your corporate targets for FY 2022-23? How are you making your presence stronger in the domestic and global markets after the acquisition?

DP: Our JV has a good opportunity to grow in the FY 22-23, one such way is to increase our market reach through collaborative efforts of our parent company in various parts of the world. Moreover, we have capital expenditure plans which are currently ongoing which we expect to fructify by early 2023. Our objective is to grow our semiconductive, halogen-free & PVC FRLS business globally.

We have been participating jointly to bring proven solutions in view of the growing demand for wire and cable for applications like railways, defence, mobility, renewable energy, oil & gas, 5G rollout, hyperscale data centres, communication, and instrumentation cables, etc.

WCI: Compounding remains one of the most dynamic segments wherein it does not take much time for a compound to become obsolete. What do you do to stay relevant in this fastchanging demand scenario regarding polymers and compounds?

RB: R&D is the growth engine for being successful in the compounding business. At our core, we are making CapEx in process, product & people for staying ahead of the competition.

This JV brings us good systems for R&D process, operational excellence, and process technology. We are also investing in a state-of-the-art R&D lab with pilot lines to scale-up which will help us achieve precision compounding and maximum value to our customers.

WCI: Tell us a bit about your product portfolio and the new technologies you have introduced or applied in the recent past.

DP: As the demand for halogenfree compounds is continuously increasing, our focus is to master the crosslinking technology. We currently have solar compounds for e-beam and moisture-curable

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applications, as well as for building wires and the oil & gas industry, which we expect to expand soon. We are expanding our portfolio in MVCC cable compounds, for which we have received good demand from the Indian cable industry. The customers have been commercialising Alphagary Compounds for cables used in 5G technology, hyper-scale data centres, and communication cables like – coaxial, LAN, CCTV, control, and instrumentation, for meeting CPR requirements for exports to EU, UL Listed and category cables, and solar cables.

WCI: Being one of the leading manufacturers of cable compounds, share your outlook on the wire and cable industry and your target for the coming years?

DP: The Government of India, in the last budget, promised to drive the infrastructure development in the country by allocating funds to fuel the growth engine.

As we enter the ‘Amrit Kaal’, there would be substantial growth in the wire and cable industry, through the adoption of smart cities, new commercial and residential projects, and new power plants, thrust on renewable energies, and strengthening of the transmission and distribution network. Hence, we are placed well for the Indian cable industry to grow. Whereas we expect the total wire and cable market to grow on a 10 percent CAGR basis and polymer consumption in cables to grow by 10-11 percent CAGR. WCI: What is your idea for participating in CWF 2022? Do you plan to introduce something new at the exhibition?

RB: Since the pandemic, the Cable & Wire Fair 2022 will be the first opportunity to connect with our customers, suppliers, and partners on a face-to-face level and talk to them about various business development, and R&D opportunities. Further, with our JV happening during the pandemic – the CWF would be a very good platform for both the companies to showcase our strengths, products, and be well placed in a sunrise economy and achieve fastpaced growth.

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Ddev Plastiks: Thrust on Infrastructure Development Paves Way for Further Growth “Our corporate targets for FY 2022-23 are to stabilise the operation of both our entities post demerger and to improve our top line and bottom line by 10 – 12 percent.”

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ncorporated in 2020, Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd. is a quality supplier of PVC compounds. Ddev Plastiks Industries, formerly known as Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd., has demerged to be a separate company focussing on compound manufacturing and supplying business. Ddev Plastiks Industries is pursuing various strategies including capacity and capability enhancement to make its presence much stronger in domestic and overseas markets. It is also adding new products with better aspects such as Halogen Free Flame Retardant/XL-HFFR and specialised compounds for solar/PV cables. In an interview with WCI, Mr. Ddev Surana, Director, Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd. talks about the demerger along with objectives, technological innovations, product portfolio and its key strengths.

Wire & Cable India: Give us a brief summary of the recent performance of Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd.?

Ddev Surana: Performance during the recently concluded Financial Year 2021-22 has been significantly better compared to the previous financial year. We have achieved a growth rate of more than 20 percent in FY 2021-22 vis-à-vis compared to the preceding FY. This has been possible due to overall better conditions prevailing in the market with regard to demand for cable compounds locally & globally.

The push for infrastructure development has contributed significantly to our growth and the same augurs well for our future. On the product front, we have been able to stabilise the performance of our product for 66 kV and Tree Retardant XLPE. We have a good response from all our customers and we expect a good contribution to our business from these products.

WCI: Could you shed some light on the developments recently taking place in your company?

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NEW ENTITY DS: There are many important changes taking place some are on the corporate restructuring side and some are related to expansion and new product development.

contamination control and checking system and also improved our packing system with major atomisation to avoid human intervention thereby eliminating issues arising out of it.

The most significant development is the demerger of Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd. w.e.f. 1 April 2022. To improve our focus on various verticals of our business, we decided to demerge Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd. into two entities. Existing Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd. retains upcycling and trading activities which are highly capital intensive and growing segments. These sectors require high capital outlay as well as better management attention.

WCI: Tell us about your product portfolio along with its key strengths and the applications where your compounds are extensively used. Are there any new additions in your product range in recent times?

DS: For the wire & cable industry, our product range is quite extensive which covers products for voltage ratings as low as 1.1 kV to 72 kV. We have PVC compounds for low-end applications to highly specialised applications like compounds for building wires for extrusion with very high line speed. We also have products suitable for cold regions with the capability to withstand - 40 °C. In PVC we are constantly upgrading our capability for the automotive industry.

Existing manufacturing activities covering various kinds of compounds including wire and cable compounds are placed in hands of a new company emerging out of demerger, Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd. All existing manufacturing facilities will be under Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd. to ensure a seamless transition of the business at Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd. The management team remains unchanged.

XLPE grades are also very widely used by the cable industry and we offer products up to 72 kV both – insulation and semiconducting. We also offer specialised grades such as TR-XLPE (Water Tree Retardant).

Apart from these changes at the corporate level, we have also gone ahead with capacity expansion for various compounds and masterbatches.

In Halogen Free Flame Retardant Grades, we offer a full range of various applications including solar cables. During the last year, we have added many new products which include insulation and semiconducting compounds for 72 kV, TR-XLPE, and FR-XLPE (meeting UL specifications).

WCI: What are your corporate targets for FY 202223? How are you making your presence stronger in the domestic and global markets?

DS: Our corporate targets for FY 2022-23 are to stabilise the operation of both our entities post demerger and to improve our top line and bottom line by 10-12 percent.

To achieve this, we need to make our presence much stronger in domestic and overseas markets. We are actively pursuing various strategies to achieve these objectives. Key elements are capacity and capability enhancements.

On the PVC side, we have added UV Resistant, sunlight resisting FR grade meeting UL specifications. XL-HFFR has also been successfully added to our product range in the last year.

WCI: Being one of the leading manufacturers of cable compounds, what is your outlook on the wire and cable industry and your target for the coming years?

These can be achieved by capacity addition for all our products and introduction of enhanced products such as insulation grades for high voltage rating and also specialised products like TR –XLPE compounds. We are also adding new products with better aspects such as Halogen Free Flame Retardant/XL-HFFR & specialised compounds for solar/PV cables.

DS: We see a direct co-relationship between GDP growth and cable industry growth. A high focus on infrastructure building will result in high demand for cable & wire compounds. Looking at current challenges due to high commodity prices and supply chain issues, it would be difficult to give exact targets for coming years but would be appropriate to project the continued CAGR in double-digit for our industry for the coming decade.

We are also undertaking collaborative efforts with our domestic and international customers to develop enhanced products and are already at an advanced stage of negotiations. These efforts will give us a better foothold in certain export markets and will also help in improving our share with our key domestic customers.

WCI: What is your idea for participating in CWF 2022?

Do you plan to introduce something new at the exhibition?

DS: Our motive to participate in such an exhibition is to meet and interact with our customers and industry players. This platform gives us an opportunity to meet all stakeholders related to our industry in one place. It also gives us an opportunity to hear expert opinions during the special technical session organised by you.

Product introduction is a regular process. We are not using this exhibition specifically as a launching pad for any of our new products.

WCI: Could you please highlight the key technological innovations that you have introduced in your products and operations in recent times?

DS: Technological innovation is a continuous process and we are working on various aspects of our product performance. The major advancement and improvement are in the areas of our production and quality assurance facilities. We have upgraded our

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EXPANSION MODE

3R Polymers to Come Up with New Production Facility with Enhanced Capacity “Our upcoming facility will be equipped with automation in material handling & production process to improve the quality & consistency of finished products. It will have the latest testing equipment and dedicated research & development centre for developing new innovative products for the wire & cable industry.” amongst its clients by providing cost-effective and high-quality solutions as per customer needs. Wire & Cable India recently interviewed Mr. Nitin Aggarwal, Director - Sales & Marketing, 3R Polymers Pvt Ltd, a first generation entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the polymer industry, to know more about the company’s product portfolio, new developments, corporate targets, and more.

Wire & Cable India: Could you shed some light on 3R Polymers Pvt Ltd’s recent performance?

Nitin Aggarwal: 3R Polymers is a well-established brand and well known in the industry for its quality & consistent products. We started our journey in 2011 with a plant capacity of 1500 MT per annum and today, we are at a plant capacity of 10500 MT per annum & planning to increase the same to 36000 MT per annum by FY 2025. Throughout our organisation, we are constantly striving to foster innovation. India is a very big market with huge users of cable & wires, due to its continuous economic growth & infrastructure expansion. We are expanding our business and performing really well in the industry. We have always been committed to quality which allows us to be connected and maintain great relations with our clients.

WCI: Give us a brief summary of developments that have recently taken place on the product and process front?

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stablished in 2011, 3R Polymers Pvt Ltd is a supplier of compounded thermoplastic material solutions including PVC compounds, Zero Halogen Flame Retardant compounds, thermoplastic carrier-based black Smartbatches, and specialty additive Smartbatches among others. Located in Bhiwadi, the company provides quality products engineered as per national and international standards for various industry segments including wire & cable. With the growing demand of the industry, 3R Polymers has been able to carve a niche reputation

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NA: The most recent development at 3R Polymers, is smart batches for the wire & cable industry, which helps the industry in replacing the use of multiple compounds/ Smartbatches. 3R Smart Batches will not only help in achieving uniform coloration with optimised dosage but also helps in achieving various other properties like flame retardancy, UV, laser marking, anti-rodent, termite, etc.

We are offering this product range with base polymers like PVC, PE & EVA. Presently, in wire and cable applications, the use of flame retardants is crucial as it prevents fire hazards

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In recent times, we have seen a tremendous increase in the production of e-beam-based cables in India, so we are also currently working on the development of PE & PVC compounds for e-beam cables, which will help customers source material indigenously & lessen their dependence on imports.

PLI scheme by Government of India, mobile & home appliances sector has seen a tremendous increase in production of mobile phones, mobile accessories, AC, TV, refrigerator, etc. We, therefore, have developed a series of pre-coloured PVC compounds for meeting the requirements of extrusion & moulding application for data cables, patch cords, etc as per various national & international standards like BIS, IEC, BS, UL, ROHS, REACH, etc.

WCI: Tell us about your product portfolio along with its key strengths and applications. Are there any new additions in your product range in recent times? Also, share your target for the coming years.

NA: The incorporation of different compounds and additives such as fillers, plasticizers, and stabilizers, into thermoplastics has been widely practiced in the industry to extend them and improve their properties.

With the growing demand of the industry, 3 R Polymers has redefined the industry and maintained a niche reputation amongst its clients by providing the best quality components & smart batches to ensure the safety of your wires & cables. Currently, we are offering a wide range of PVC & other polymers compound & smart batches: • PVC compound for wire & cables segment as per IS/BS/ IEC/UL standards • FRLS (Fire Retardant Low Smoke) insulation & sheathing compound • HR (Heat Resistant) compound up to 125°C) suitable for automotive wires like FLRY – B, AVSS, Class B / C (as per ISO 6722) • Low-temperature insulation & sheathing (up to - 55°C) • Plug Moulding compound • Transparent PVC compound • Pre Coloured & customised PVC compound • PVC Based Smart Batch • Universal Smart Batch

On the process front, this FY, we will be moving to our new production facility with enhanced capacity. This facility will be equipped with automation in material handling & production process to improve the quality & consistency of finished products. Apart from the latest testing equipment, this facility will also have a dedicated research & development centre for developing new innovative products for the wire & cable industry.

WCI: What are your corporate targets for FY 2022-23? How are you making your presence stronger in the domestic and global markets?

NA: 3 R Polymers, being well-known for serving a wide range of industries, and having a decade of experience in this field, our further targets continue growing further at a good pace to maintain our client relations and to be responsible for a sustainable environment.

With advanced time, we strive to develop and keep up with market trends and provide quality products engineered as per national and international standards for various industry segments like wire & cable, automotive, pipes & fittings, footwear, injection mouldings, etc. We are serving high-quality compounds as per customers’ needs by providing cost-effective and high-quality solutions.

Our upcoming product range will include the following products: • TPE compound for wire & cable segment • Zero Halogen Flame Retardant (ZHFR / HFFR / ZHLS) insulation & sheathing compound • PVC & PE-based compound for E-beam based wire & cables

With our latest product range, we will be focusing on increasing our customer base in eastern & southern India in the current FY. This FY we will also be focusing on marking a long-term sustainable presence in the international market, especially in Africa & Middle East, and Asia.

WCI: Compounding remains one of the most dynamic segments wherein it does not take much time for a compound to become obsolete. How do you address the fast-changing demand scenario regarding polymers and compounds?

WCI: What is your idea for participation at CWF 2022? Do you plan to introduce something new at the exhibition?

NA: Our basic idea to participate in CWF 2022 this time also is networking. It will be a good platform to get connected with the industry after the pandemic and to bring back the business at a faster pace with greater enthusiasm.

NA: Regular Innovation, faster product development & faster inclusion of advancement in raw materials

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Waldies: Penetrating into New Markets through Better Strategies in Response to Price Elasticity “We are in the process of completing our revolutionary implementation of Industry 4.0 as performance chemicals are highly volatile in nature and need thorough monitoring and overviews.”

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ne of the oldest chemical manufacturing companies in India, Waldies Co. Ltd., was established in 1858. Today, the company is a leading manufacturer of lead oxides and lead leased PVC stabilisers. Over the years, it has launched new brands and products for various industries.

In an interview with Wire & Cable India magazine, Mr. Anil Sharma, Global Vice President, Waldies Compound Ltd. talks about the company’s recent performance, product portfolio, new developments, and his outlook on cable compounds.

Wire & Cable India: Could you shed some light on the recent performances of Waldies?

Anil Sharma: Waldies has been doing well in the past few quarters. Despite the known price volatility in the recent past, we were able to penetrate into the new markets through better strategies in response to price elasticity.

We have created and upgraded our channel partners and consumers pan India in the past two years in spite of COVID affecting global growth. We have posted better than expected numbers in the fiscal year 2022, thanks to our channel partners and a very loyal customer base.

Mr. Anil Sharma, Global Vice President, Waldies Compound Ltd.

WCI: Waldies has been catering to the segment of the wire & cable industry for more than half a century. Give us a brief summary of the developments that have recently taken place on the product and process front?

On the product front, zinc & mix-metal stabilisers are some of the ranges we have been working on for the time being. Indian economy is expected to grow at around 9 percent and looking at the past trend, cable segments grow twice as the gross average.

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AS: You have rightly pointed out. It is important for us at Waldies to redevelop our strategies and upgrade our manufacturing systems. Since its inception in 1858, Waldies has throughout been a market leader in the speciality chemical spectrum from energy to the PVC industry.

It would never have been possible to sustain in the changing markets if we didn’t improvise in time. We

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GROWTH STORY We intend to increase our share of our Virichem calcium zinc-based products this year, with revenue growth of over 40 percent in FY23 owning up to the market acceptance of our Virichem & Ducatus range of products.

WCI: Tell us about your product portfolio along with its key strength and applications. Are there any new additions in your product range in recent times?

have integrated manufacturing systems for some of our high-performance products including a lowpressure dewatering system for core stabilisers to improve performances, and new automation of process parameters like temperatures, times, and reactions; these are some of the recent developments we have introduced.

AS: Waldies, since its inception, has always been the top choice of procurement for most industries. The prime justification for this is our adherence to quality norms for all our products. Among our 50+ range of speciality products and their respective variants, we are serving the nation proficiently.

WCI: In its previous interview with WCI, Waldies revealed its plans to have a commercial launch of Virichem, a new brand for eco-friendly stabilisers, what has been the progress?

The newest addition to our existing product line is the arrival of our range SPR. SPR is our performance suffix used for a wide range of already successful products. SPR has been developed by the means of precisely computing several data points and collating them with the binding properties of PVC. Thus, the performance of SPR products is exceptional.

AS: We already introduced zinc-based stabilisers for hard and soft PVC applications. This is doing well in the market, results are satisfactory. The demand for Virichem products is surging significantly.

Mr. Deepak Ojha, our Managing Director, did speak to you and talked about our vision; however, the third wave of Omicron altered our course a little on a commercial launch. We are planning to do it later during the year.

In the last year alone, we have added customer bases from PVC floorings, doors, profiles, pipes, and other hosts of allied industries for our product range. We currently have over 50 specialised products for all the major industrial applications across energy, ceramics, glass, construction and etc.

WCI: What are your corporate targets for FY-2022/23?

How are you making your presence stronger in the domestic and global markets?

WCI: What is your idea of participating in CWF 2022? Do you plan to introduce new at the exhibition?

AS: We are currently catering to a good chunk of the market in the flexible application through our flagship TBLS, DBLS, DBLP & DBL Phosphite. We intend to increase our share of our Virichem calcium zinc-based products this year, with revenue growth of over 40 percent in FY23 owning up to the market acceptance of our Virichem & Ducatus range of products. On the exports front, we are not looking to focus more there as the global markets are more volatile than ever.

AS: We are participating with world-renowned CWF to strengthen our presence in the industrial segment.

We plan to present our diverse segmental product range through your prestigious event which attracts millions.

Cable & Wire Fair has a strong appeal in the segments where we are well placed. Further, a convention of this stature after almost 2 long years of unprecedented hiatus is an additional key element for our participation.

WCI: Throw some light on technologies you have introduced or applied in the recent past. Also, share your outlook on the wire and cable industry and your target for the coming years?

It’s our company’s philosophy to be a part of the industry even during the tough times. The need of the hour now is that a company like Waldies supports the team of CWF as they take this courageous step in hosting the event.

AS: We are in the process of completing our revolutionary implementation of Industry 4.0 as performance chemicals are highly volatile in nature and need thorough monitoring and overviews.

On the product front, zinc & mix-metal stabilisers are some of the ranges we have been working on for the time being. Indian economy is expected to grow at around 9 percent and looking at the past trend, cable segments grow twice as the gross average. Moreover, with the increase in the intent of the ruling dispensation for new infrastructure projects and an increase in public expenditure, the cable and wire industries’ future reflects magnificent broadening.

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Introducing new at the exhibition is Waldies’ Prospect 2025. Our vision for the next few years, our history, legacy, innovation, and another integral part of our company will be put on full display.

Waldies believes in perspicuity, and much to the curiosity of the industry, we will open our gates to welcome all the visitors to interact with India’s oldest and finest speciality chemical manufacturer.

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BROADENING HORIZONS

Tomer Machines Plans to Expand its Facility and Enhance Automation The company is exporting to neighbouring countries like Nepal, and East African countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, etc., and also supplied to Havells India Ltd., KEI Industries Ltd., RR Kabel Ltd., Gemscab industries Ltd., Paramount Communications Ltd., Gloster Cables Ltd. among others.

The machines developed by Tomer Machines claim to be completely soundless. Almost 90 percent of the machines manufactured by the company are gear-driven. The materials are procured from renowned suppliers and the shafts are designed as per the sizes of the machine.

However, Tomer Machines is also transitioning itself to make belt-driven machines that entail low maintenance and are economical for the customers.

Mr. Krishan Tomer, Director, Tomer Machines

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omer Machines, under the brand name Tomer, has been manufacturing machines and providing services to the customers for the past 40 years,” said Mr. Krishan Tomer, Director, Tomer Machines.

Additionally, it is making WiFibased machines that can run automatically through the PLC system after the size is mentioned and speed is adjusted. Besides bringing automation, Tomer Machines also plans to expand the facility area by almost double.

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With vast experience in wire drawing and cable machines manufacturing industry, Mr. Tomer plans to develop customised machines according to the needs of the customer. Every AutoCAD drawing foundation layout is done by him along with the R&D process.

“The vision is to see ourselves at a premier position in the respective field in upcoming years, for which, we are on a mission to continuously fulfill the rising demands and expectations of customers with absolute integrity & loyalty and intentions of attaining their highest satisfaction. Tomer Machines has grown to become a popular and respected name in the Indian industry for wire drawing machines & their spare parts,” said Mr. Tomer.

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“Our enterprise has always stayed committed to manufacturing & supplying the latest standards of products for many industries. We design a range that can potentially uplift end results while saving a huge amount of time and have the most reliable and value for money deals for the customers nationwide. The company tries to provide every kind of solution to its customers starting from RBD machines, to intermediate machines to fine wire-drawing machines to bunching, twisting, to extrusion lines. Some of the products manufactured by us are wire machine flyer, wire plant, stranding machine, drop coiler for wire drawing machine, pay off RBD, copper wire drawing machine, coil binding, copper rod breakdown machine, and intermediate wire drawing machine,” he added.

As of now, the company is exporting to neighbouring countries like Nepal, and East African countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, etc., and also supplied to Havells India Ltd., KEI Industries Ltd., RR Kabel Ltd., Gemscab industries Ltd., Paramount Communications Ltd., Gloster Cables Ltd. among others.

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STEPPING - UP

Innotech Machines to Launch New Range of Products The company is known for supplying fully automatic high-speed extrusion lines, vertical injection molding machines, automatic wire harness machines, and high-speed wire cutting and stripping machines among others.

Mr. Amit Goel, Director, Innotech Machines

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nnotech Machines is one of the renowned providers of machinery and technical solutions for wire and cable, wire harness, PVC plastic pipe industries, and we are also dealing in mobile accessories like chargers, data cable (C to C, C to I, USB

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cables, etc.), Bluetooth devices and neckbands. We are all set to lunch a range of new products including TWS Earbuds, Bluetooth speakers,” said Mr. Amit Goel, Director, Innotech Machines.

The company is known for supplying fully automatic highspeed extrusion lines, conical twin-screw extruders for PVC compound plants, vertical injection molding machines, automatic wire harness machines, high-speed wire cutting and stripping machines, high-speed wire drawing machines, and highspeed cable laying machine besides a wide range of data cables, mobile chargers, and neckbands The company ensures a positive customer experience, making available goods that are of topnotch & highly satisfactory quality. Talking about its quality and efficiency, Mr. Goel said, “We are providing the latest hi-

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tech machineries with best-inclass performance in terms of cost reduction and production efficiency which is the requirement in today’s Indian market where people are concerned about reducing production cost and achieving high production to sustain in this competitive environment. All provided ranges are designed with the use of first-class examined materials and the latest technology under the direction of experts at a well-prepared infrastructure unit.”

“We use advanced strategies in production and are backed up with a team of highly qualified, well trained and experienced staff with all modern amenities to provide best in class service to all our associates and customers. Our warehouse unit is connected with strategic transportation and efficient logistics services so that our products reach the consumers in the most secure way,” he added.

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ISINOX FRP Rod is available from 0.30 mm to 6.0 mm diameter in increment of 0.1 mm with very close dimensional tolerances. It has an added advantage of low bend radius with high torsional strength. It is most suited for loose tube, uni-tube, aerial drop cable, ADSS cable, slotted core, ribbon cable & is typically used as central or peripheral reinforcement in fiber optic cables. The product is capable to handle very high production speeds and longer cable lengths Long continuous standard lengths FRP rod, up to 100 Kms per Spool, improves productivity at the factory floor.

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INDUSTRY LEADER

RichardsApex: Bringing New Technologies Exceeding Customer’s Expectations

Author: Mr. Kyle Craft, Managing Director, RichardsApex AustralAsia

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ichardsApex is a 115-yearold global lubricant supplier for wire drawing, tube drawing, and hot rolling applications. Its products include semi-synthetic and synthetic lubrication compounds for the wet drawing of non-ferrous (copper, aluminium, brass, nitinol, alloys, etc.) and ferrous wires. Also available are protective coatings, cleaners, corrosion inhibitors, and oil form lubricants for all nonferrous and ferrous alloys in both wire and rod rolling applications.

RichardsApex currently supplies over 95 percent of the lubricants and protective coatings for the manufacture of copper wire rods within the Indian market (SK SERIES, HRAL & CC40). Our understanding and technical expertise of rod and wire remain our core competitive advantage.

RichardsApex is one of the only lubricant suppliers globally, that can provide lubrication products and

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technical expertise, from the copper rod manufacture, right through the process to the final drawn wire.

speeds, combined with a lower lubricant consumption, compared to competitive products.

With today’s manufacturing processes and equipment performing at peak efficiencies, customers are demanding more from their lubricant suppliers. Our team of scientists at RichardsApex is constantly looking for new technologies to bring to the market that will exceed our customer’s expectations. Our most recent R&D success has been with our SK line of products for continuous cast hot rolling of copper rods.

RA SERIES wire drawing products RA400, RA500 & RA800 produce stable, low foaming exceptionally clean-running emulsion, which will not generate excessive copper soap formations. The RA SERIES technology also supports improved tank life and wire drawing performance, through fewer wire breaks per tonne of wire produced.

After several years of global on-site testing and research, RichardsApex SK-1 has been developed to support the increasing needs of the copper rolling industry. SK-1 is a fully synthetic, mineral oil-free lubricant recommended for the continuous hot rolling of the copper rods that globally satisfy all OEM rolling mill requirements. SK-1 was formulated to produce a low foaming, clear solution, which is stable in a wide variety of water qualities and processes. SK-1 also provides the cooling, improved lubricity, and anti-wear characteristics required to provide superior roll life and support reducing critical manufacturing costs.

From a downstream wire drawing process, our RA SERIES of wire drawing lubricants consisting of RA400, RA500 & RA800, was developed and designed to meet the rigorous demands of the global wire drawing customer base. RA SERIES incorporates specific friction modifiers for today’s advanced machinery, dies, and

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Suitable for copper, copper-plated alloys, and EC aluminum, RA SERIES products can be used for rod breakdown, single and multi-wire machines as well as inline annealing.

RichardsApex has an established global sales network to service customers throughout the world.

This network provides on-site support and technical sales assistance, to help you improve productivity, enhance quality, and reduce manufacturing costs.

RichardsApex has been a proud supplier of lubrication products to India, for well over 60 years and currently has both employees and product representatives within the key Indian market. RichardsApex’s service philosophy remains integral to its decades of success globally in wire drawing, copper tube production, and rod rolling markets. RichardsApex remains committed to providing a product and service that adds value to the long-term relationship with our Indian and global customer base.

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based in Australasia and Europe. RichardsApex also has representatives in India, China,

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CABLE & WIRE FAIR

Cable & Wire Fair, One of the Leading Wire and Cable Trade Shows in India, Returns with its 4th edition The event will be held on 18, 19 and 20 May 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi amid strict COVID-19 safety measures.

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able & Wire Fair 2022 is all set to give the industry the much-needed impetus at a time when people are desperately waiting for a networking platform. The 4th International Exhibition & Conference will be held on 18, 19 and 20 May 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi amid strict COVID-19 safety measures. There seems to be greater optimism with regard to the heightened vaccination levels in India. The event is supported by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Steel Wire Manufacturers Association of India, All India Association of Industries, Digital Infrastructure Providers Association, Indo-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry, etc.

The wire and cable market is expected to be driven by various factors such as the ‘Saubhagya’ scheme introduced for rural electrification, the growth in renewable energy due to climate change commitments at COP26 and the rollout of 5G and 6G technology. Apart from expansion and revamping of transmission and distribution infrastructure in India, the government is also planning to invest significantly in railways, roadways, highways and metro projects. It has announced its plans to operationalise 100 airports, under UDAN scheme and kick off bullet train projects in 2022-23.

Another initiative of the government, ‘Make in India’ offers domestic and foreign manufacturers policy and fiscal incentives to manufacture locally. Under this initiative, many mobile and electrical appliance companies are looking to make India a hub for manufacturing and innovation. Meanwhile, the electric vehicle industry in India is picking pace which calls for new manufacturing facilities, and improved charging infrastructure. Real estate players are gearing up for developing projects with the dipping home loan rates. All these interesting developments are expected to give the much-required boost to the wire and cable market where Industry 4.0 would play the role of catalyst.

Over the years, Cable & Wire Fair has become one of the best networking and exhibiting platforms for professionals in the wire, cable and allied industries across the globe. The 4th edition of the event will have Assomac Machines Ltd. and Parovi Machines as its principal partners and Tata Wiron, Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd., Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd., Innotech Advance Machine Pvt. Ltd., and KLJ Group as its copartners. Waldies Compound Ltd., Corsis Technologies and Gloster Cables Ltd. would be associate partners and Shakun Polymers Ltd. (part of Alphagary, an Orbia Company) would be the compounding partner. Walson Woodburn Wire Die Pvt. Ltd., Tomer Machines, 3R Polymers Pvt. Ltd., will be wire die partner, wire drawing partner and visitor kit & lanyard partner respectively.

While Industry 4.0 partner would be Rosendahl Nextrom Gmbh, Ducab DMB would be the cable partner. Niknam Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. and Conoptica AS would be the badge partner and measuring partner respectively.

With the exponential growth of India as a highly attractive market for wires and cables, the companies need to focus on networking besides branding. Cable & Wire Fair 2022 is all geared up to provide the actual environment for it by making real business happen. Also, the two days conference at CWF 2022 is expected to witness high-voltage discussions of issues pertaining to the wire and cable industry.

According to a report published by Technavio, the electric wire and cable market in India is expected to grow by USD 1.65 billion, at a CAGR of almost 4 percent during 2021-2025. While the pandemic had a severe impact on the market, the industry gradually recovered with the resumption of manufacturing activities.

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Cable & Wire Fair 2019, the previous edition of Cable & Wire Fair, saw 200 exhibitors and representation from around 25 countries. It had a spectacular success in providing the participating wire and cable companies

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CABLE & WIRE FAIR with a platform for advertising and networking. Shri Suresh Prabhu, India’s Sherpa to the G7 and G20 inaugurated Cable & Wire Fair 2019 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Shri Prabhu has held various ministerial posts in the Government of India, which are closely associated with the wire and cable industry. In addition, the event included two-day CEO Conclave & Technical Conference and an Innovation Pavilion wherein premier companies including Polycab, KEI, RR Kabel, LS Cable, Ravin Group,

Apar Industries, Paramount Communications, CMI Group, Svarn Infratel, etc. from the industry exhibited their latest products.

Like the previous edition, the 2022 fair will include CEO Conclave, an excellent knowledge-sharing and information-gathering platform and an Innovation Pavilion wherein premier companies from the industry will showcase their latest and upcoming products.

Glimpses from Cable & Wire Fair 2019

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EYEING EXPANSION

Tramev Bets Big on the Asian Market through its Branch in India The company has been providing its range of portable cutting tools to various largest power cable manufacturers and steel manufacturers across the world since 1977.

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fter success in the American market through its service centers in Canada and Brazil, Italy-based Tramev is eyeing Asia through its branch in India. Specialised in cutting, straightening, feeding, coil lifting & cordless cutting, straightening, and bending technologies, Tramev has its operations in more than twenty countries including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Mexico, New Zealand, etc.

Wire, rod and cable processors throughout the world have been able to eliminate the use of dangerous cutting torches, open-bladed cutoff saws and manually operated shears by using the Tramev range of light and portable tools. Tramev’s technology is designed to shear, cut

off, bend and even straighten for the most demanding applications in a safe and effective manner. Apart from this, the powerful compact units eliminate bulky pumps and hoses through their simple plug-in and press-start design concept.

Mr. Zakir Hussain, Managing Partner, Mechiton Engineering Solutions (channel partner for Tramev), says, “Our Tramev, Italy line offers a full range of portable tooling for shearing, cutting, straightening and bending of rebar, metal wire, cables, rod and bar.

This range of equipment allows a fast and effective solution to the problems related to wire, rod and cable processing operations.

The tools provide quick and efficient cuts with maximum operator safety. Also available are TRBN cordless hand-held rod straighteners for safe and simple

straightening of wires and rods from coils for easy insertion into a cold heading or wire drawing machinery.”

The company has been providing its range of portable cutting tools to various largest power cable manufacturers and steel manufacturers across the world since 1977. Its cable shears can cut cables up to a diameter of 50 mm to 150 mm for solid materials. Other Tramev products include fixed tooling heads and a motor body with interchangeable cutting heads. 

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SUCCESS STORY

Efficient Quality Control at the end of the CV line Ningbo Orient uses SIKORA’s X-RAY 8700 NXT to ensure accurate cold measuring values in CV lines.

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or continuous and reliable quality control in the production of the medium, high, and extrahigh voltage cables as well submarine cables in CV lines, SIKORA’s X-RAY 8000 product family has set standards with more than 1,500 devices sold worldwide. The systems convince by precise and reliable measurements of concentricity, wall thickness, diameter, and ovality as well as by controlling cables with up to three layers.

Many submarine cable manufacturers, such as the Chinese company Ningbo Orient, rely on X-ray devices from SIKORA for quality control in CV lines.

In addition, producers of power cables benefit from the final quality control as it ensures the highest quality of the cables delivered to their customers.

The X-RAY 8700 NXT installed at the end of a CCV line.

While the X-RAY 8000 ADVANCED/ NXT provides information for a fast centering of the crosshead and automatic control, the X-RAY 8700 NXT measures the final product dimensions(diameter, wall thickness, concentricity) at the end of the production line. It is applicable for cables with solid and stranded as well as Milliken conductors with single, double, or triple layer insulation.

The X-RAY 8700 NXT is also suitable for quality control of insulation material based on polypropylene (High-Performance Thermoplastic Elastomer – HPTE). The combination of the X-RAY 8000 ADVANCED at the beginning with the X-RAY 8700 NXT at the end of the line offers a precise determination of the shrinkage values for all three insulation layers.

This assures optimum process control for a perfect final cable. 

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Ningbo Orient uses the X-RAY 8700 NXT from SIKORA in its submarine cable production line.

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TECH-TALK

Advent of Hardmetal Tools for Wire Drawing Kennametal works closely with customers in designing the die with advanced simulation support to suit the application with various profile offerings for wire drawing dies. studies on tool geometry, tool material and tool wear indicate that the quality of the drawn wire, bar or tube and the economy of the process depend, to a large extent, on the tools implemented. Further, in the present day, to meet the demand for increased productivity, very high drawing speeds are needed.

For these applications, tungsten carbide tools are being increasingly employed to meet these demands.

Die Performance

Author: Mr. Chandan Kumar, Senior Manager - Application Engineering, Infrastructure Business - APAC, Kennametal India Ltd.

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he process of wire drawing, which involves reducing the cross-section of a rod or wire by passing it through a series of drawing dies/plates, has not changed much over the years.

However, there has been a marked evolution in the tools used during the drawing process, elevating the technology altogether. Several

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Selection of the right die with optimum parameters like entry angle, reduction angle, bearing length and exit angle are crucial to the performance of the wire drawing, along with the carbide grade.

During the drawing process, a number of variables can influence the die performance—these can be broadly divided into two groups: • Independent variable • Dependent variable Independent variables are all those variables which can be governed

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directly, like drawing speed, type of lubricant, geometry of the die, percentage reduction and die material.

Dependent variables are those variables which cannot be governed directly, as they are caused by the process of drawing itself, like co-efficient of friction, wire temperature, variation in shear strength of the lubricant at elevated temperature, drawing stresses, plastic strain in the wire, power consumption, etc.

Drawing dies are subjected to severe abrasion, compressive forces, thermal stresses, and chemical reactions. Therefore, in order to monitor the drawing process, the user has to monitor dependent variables very accurately in order to successfully reach the root cause of the problem of ’independent variables’. For example, poor shear strength of the lubricant used will result in higher wire temperature at every stage of successive draw benches. A check on wire temperature, however, will give an

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TECH-TALK indication of proper lubrication and/or change in the coefficient of friction in the drawing zone.

Similarly, increases in draw stresses would result in wire breakages or poor surface quality. With the right instrumentation on the draw, benches and dependent variables can be monitored reasonably accurate.

Kennametal works closely with customers in designing the die with our advanced simulation support to suit the application with various profile offerings for wire drawing dies (bell type nibs, long nibs, ISO nibs, pressure dies).

To boost performance parameters, Kennametal offers drawing dies in various grades, ranging from 3 percent to 15 percent binder grade for use in dry and wet drawing applications. We also offer other products specific to this

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industry, like cone rings (used in Wet Wire Drawing Machine), straightening rollers, descale rollers, shaving dies, scarfing tools, guides, tungsten carbide hardfacing electrodes (for drum coating in dry wire drawing)for use in allied wire drawing applications.

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SANT ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES founded in the year 1966 by Mr Krishan LaI Malhotra is the leading Manufacturer and Exporter of all types of Plas c and Cable Machinery worldwide and is commi ed to fostering Excellence in this field.

We have the pleasure to introduce ourselves as one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of all type Plas cs & Cable machine of wide ranging sizes / specifica ons in India having experience of our six decades. Our company strategy is to give lot of emphases on Customer sa sfac on, quality control & also in co-opera on innova on / technological, advancement in plant & machinery. We dedicated in energy saving / cost economic, Customer Services & environment friendly techniques.

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Ajex & Turner Wire Technologies – Driving Excellence in Tips, Tools and Dies for the Wire and Cable Industry

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stablished in 1962, Ajex & Turner is a technology-driven company. The company manufactures range of solutions such as diamond wire drawing dies, diamond tools for fastener, automobile, wooden & tool room industries. In 1976, the company partnered with Dee Beers, England, The outcome of the association was production of diamond tools with the technical support from Dee Beers. Then in 1982, the company forayed into diamond wire drawing die industries with technical support from Mr. David Turner, Chairman, Turner & Stott Ltd., UK.

dies, extrusion tools, diamond tools, cross heads, spiral brush, sector rollers, automatic polishing & grinding machines and lubricants for copper, aluminium and steel industries.

New Development - VNT Nano Dies In 2011, the company started manufacturing VNT Nano dies (Vetrified Nano Technology) and become the only company in the world to manufacture VNT dies for soft and hard wires. These dies find extensive applications in bunching, compacting, stranding dies Model sau-150, automatic made for copper as well as ultrasonic pcd | nd die aluminium 50 mm to 2000 sq polishing mm and which ensures savings of both energy and metal of around 3-4 percent. The VNT nano dies acts as an excellent replacement for PCD Dies which are less expensive than PCD. However, VNT Nano Dies are cost-efficient and scratch free for low carbon wire, CO2, and stainless steel wires, thereby being the suitable alternatives to replace PCD Dies.

Following the legacy in 1998, Mr. Ravi Bansal, Son of Mr. J.S. Gupta, on boarded the company and received his training from Hoosier Ajax, USA. Main Areas of Company Activity In 2000, the company acquired a few financially struggling companies including – Johnson Metals & Dies, Adelfi, TDDP dies which Colouring die for fiber optic cables were pioneers in manufacturing wire dies in Europe and the USA. Consequently, all the American, as well as European productions lines, were installed in the Ajex plant with new and improved technology and abilities. Today, Ajex & Turner exports all of its products globally.

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Compacting Die Contact Wire Die Sector Die Dies for rbd, multiwire, copper, aluminium, steel & brass wire etc

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Ajex & Turner has been consistently providing a complete range of tooling, machineries, and accessories for various industries including the wire and cable industry. We manufacture, PCD, natural diamond, trapezoidal shape

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New Development – Extrusion Tips & Dies.

In 2010, Ajex & Turner procures Swiss Technology for manufacturing extrusion tools tips and dies.

Ajex & Turner extrusion tips and dies are used in the manufacturing of power cables, control cables, telecommunications, optical fibre, speaker cables, etc.

The extrusion tips and dies are being manufactured as

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS market growth over the coming years. The market is poised for growth owing to strengthening of regional transmission networks paired with increasing electricity demand. The demand is also surging across the electric power industry in Asia Pacific. Data communication, rail transit, automobiles, and shipbuilding industries are also expected to catapult market growth.

Manufacturers are expected to adopt strategies to counter the competition and survive in the market which primarily includes mergers and acquisitions.

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Projections for 2022 The demand for wires and cables has been exponential in the past few years. The expansion in the power sector and the revamping of power transmission lines across the country are providing a sharp impetus to the growth of the industry. Moreover, telecom-related initiatives along with the rising number of data centres have been a major driver of the growth in the optical fiber cable segment. The demand in these various segments, in addition to rising investments in the same, is going to be conducive to the growth of dies and tools for wires and cables. Accordingly, Ajex is also expanding its production facility with fully automatic machines. 

per customer specification, with very high quality, in hardened steel, PCD and TC insert New Development - Masterlube Lubricants for Copper & Aluminium Wire Drawing In 2015, Ajex & Turner developed in-house lubricants for copper & aluminium wire drawing. Masterlube lubricants are very cost effective & are efficient in quality.

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Isinox Metaltec Pvt. Ltd. Introduces a Range of Aluminium Alloys Isinox Metaltec Pvt. Ltd. India has developed a range of aluminium alloys for various applications in the wire & cable and welding industries.

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creep rates very similar to copper building wire, resulting in similar performance. 8000 has a higher strength-toweight ratio than an equal ampacity copper wire. Since it is lighter, the pulling tension is lower. Lower pulling tension may decrease the chances of damaging the insulated wire in doing so. There is a wide range of strengths available from dead soft to mild steel, permitting a wide range of processing from wire drawing by a rolling process to provide excellent ductility. Applications include building wires, underground cables, service cables, braided cable, armouring, etc.

SPECIALITY ALLOYS 5XXX Series Aluminium Alloy

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he 5xxx series are aluminium-magnesium alloys that have moderate to high strength, non-heattreatable alloys that are strain hardenable, readily weldable, and have excellent resistance to corrosion even in salt water, and are very tough even at cryogenic temperatures to almost absolute zero. Applications include signages, marine applications, rivets, hangers, welding rods, core pulling nails, hollow nails, cowboy buttons, strainers, cable armouring, zip manufacturing, etc.

4XXX series of Aluminium Alloy 4XXX series of Aluminium Alloy is the most widely used in the metal inert gas (MIG).

Welding or brazing 4043 alloy rods are used for welding heat-treatable metals, especially aluminium alloy 6xxx series alloy, and also used to repair welding Al/Si cast alloy grades 353/A356. The alloy is less sensitive to weld cracking and produces brighter and almost smut-free welds. 

8XXX Series Aluminium Alloy 8XXX Series Aluminium alloy wire & wire rods are used for electrical application. 8000 series aluminium alloys have

Saini Engineering Industries Eyes Export Expansion One of the leading Indian OEM suppliers, Saini Engineering provides a wide range of machines for the wire and cable industry including – cable making machines, cable coating machines, wire and cable extrusion lines, cable extrusion processing machinery, etc.

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aini Engineering Industries plans to expand into the international market with an aim to target untapped geographies.

Apparently, the company would be exploring potential markets in Asia and Africa and introducing new products. Situated near Delhi, Saini Engineering Industries already has its presence in South Asia,

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the Middle East, and some parts of Africa.

“The high technological capability of Saini’s Engineering Industries is not something that was established merely through our own research; rather, almost all of it has been developed together with our customers. Time keeps changing and manufacturers must be able to adapt to those changes. We listen

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to our customers and that enhances our company’s development,” said Mr. Ajeet Singh Saini, Managing Director, Saini Engineering Industries.

Since 1984, the extrusion machinery and accessories of Saini Engineering Industries have been impressing cable manufacturers and satisfying their requirements for functionality, quality, and cost.

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WIRE & CABLE Today, Saini Engineering Industries is one of the leading OEM suppliers of wire & cable machinery parts to top brands.

“Our extrusion line is of great intrinsic value. We are constantly working towards a new objective.

Our technological capability of ‘innovation’ keeps developing at every step and is reflected in our extrusion lines. Saini Engineering Industries’ future vision is to play an indispensable role globally and we have the confidence of achieving it,” added Mr. Saini. 

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Sai Extrumech Starts Production of Lab Extruders The newly developed lab extruders have been exported to several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Italy, Dominican Republic, Israel, etc.

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• Material melting, plasticizing, and extruding with ventilation or vacuum functions for product recycling.

ai Extrumech Pvt. Ltd. has started the production of lab extruders and the study of the technological processes involved with extrusion towards cable/wire, medical tube, blown film, cast film, sheet, etc. With its wide-ranging experience, Sai Extrumech offers its customers a multilingual and easily accessible service and helps them anticipate potential problems.

The newly developed lab extruders have been exported to several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Italy, Dominican Republic, Israel, etc.

• Extrusion process parameters optimization.

“Based on our extensive experience and knowledge, we can provide our customers with quality service, comprehensive technical advice, and products based on your single screw lab extruder needs. We are one of the worldwide leaders in the production of extrusion lines specifically designed to meet the needs of the wire & cable industries, pipe & hose industries, medical tubing industries, and injection moulding industries,” said Mr. Vivek Mehta, Managing Director, Sai Extrumech Pvt. Ltd.

• Complete cable/wire extrusion, medical tubing, film blowing, film casting, 3D printer filament, sheet, and pipe/tube forming with corresponding dies and downstream equipment.

Advantages • Lightweight and environmentally friendly.

• Modern and energy-saving (20 percent less than customary extruders).

Sai Extrumech Pvt. Ltd. is committed to researching, developing, and manufacturing lab extruders and occupies a prominent position in the polymer extrusion machinery market.

• Higher productivity (that can be increased by 50 percent with the same screw diameter).

• Variable speed control motor to precisely control the screw rotating speed.

“Our newly developed industry-leading high-efficiency single screw Lab extruder was designed with innovative features which are mainly focused on energy saving, more accurate process control, and higher productivity.

The single screw extruders are specially manufactured to guarantee precision and quality and are equipped with smooth or grooved feed barrels with L/D ratio from 24 to 32,” added Mr. Mehta.

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• Tremendous plasticization.

• Best mixing effect.

• Accurate and precise process control.

• Immense applications include – recycling, compounding, pipe extrusion, and sheet/film extrusion. 

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Medek & Schörner to Exhibit Cable Marking Machines & Optical Fiber Processing Lines at wire 2022 Medek & Schörner will be exhibiting a wide range of high-performance machines at wire Düsseldorf 2022 including – optical fiber coloring/ribbon/micromodule coating device with LED curing; machine module for intermittent ribbon bonding; laser marking systems, and so on.

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t wire Düsseldorf 2022, Medek & Schörner will be able to offer its customers a major benefit owing to the close cooperation with the Austrian company KHU. Thus, a joint trade show appearance will be taking place. Matching the optical fiber lines from Medek & Schörner, KHU offers suitable downstream machines. 2M-Tech, the sales organization for KHU cable-making equipment, is on the same stand. Through this solution, a comprehensive joint consultation can be provided at the highest level.

Medek & Schörner will be exhibiting and demonstrating the following high-performance machines at wire Düsseldorf 2022: • Optical fiber coloring/ribbon/ micromodule coating device with LED curing.

• Machine module for intermittent ribbon bonding; suitable downstream equipment such as ultra low-tension high-speed crossbinders and SZ-stranders is offered by KHU, extruders, and crossheads by 2M-Tech.

• Intelligent camera supervision systems with logging and alerting (Industry 4.0 ready interfaces) • High-quality gravure printer KS • Embossing meter marker KMS • Hot foil sequential meter marker FMS • High-performance ring marker RS • Laser marking system (Laser class I) Due to its excellent close relations with the cable and wire industry, the company is always in touch

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with new requirements which are rapidly converted into new production concepts. This enables further development continuously.

The mentioned LED device, the supervision systems, and the intermittent ribbon bonding module are presented at wire Düsseldorf 2022 for the first time.

Those new developments are only the tip of the iceberg. Medek & Schörner can rely on a wide and stable product range of cable marking machines and optical fiber solutions using cutting-edge technology.

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machines, but its employees are also going a step further to provide reliable customer support and high-standard after-sales services.

“It is this depth of in-house expertise, together with our use of state-of-the-art machinery and our highly qualified and experienced workforce, that gives us the ability to help our customers to develop always better solutions – in effect, to make their good ideas even better.”

With its product portfolio and innovations, M&S will be exhibiting at wire Düsseldorf 2022 – Austrian Pavilion, Hall 10, C 52-01. 

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PWM to Exhibit its Bestselling EP500 Rod Welder at wire 2022 At the exhibition, PWM will demonstrate the EP500 which is energy-efficient equipment that can be connected to a central air supply or a dedicated compressor.

There will also be PWM’s manual machines for fine wires ranging between 0.101.20 mm, and a range of manual and powered models for wires of 0.30-6.50 mm.

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ritish company Pressure Welding Machines (PWM) Ltd will exhibit its full range of highperformance cold welders, including the best-selling EP500 rod welder, at wire 2022, which is to be held at Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from

PWM’s energy-efficient EP500 cold welder for rods of 5-15 mm.

June 20-24, 2022. At the exhibition, the visitors will also be able to see demonstrations of PWM’s P1500 machine, capable of welding material up to 30 mm.

Sales of the pneumatically-powered EP500 more than doubled during 2021. Popular with manufacturers looking for energy-efficient equipment to support green production initiatives, the EP500 can be connected to a central air supply or a dedicated compressor.

Electrical power is only required for the operating system. No setup is required and the EP500, for rods of 5-15 mm, is low maintenance, reliable, user-friendly, and safe.

The larger P1500 machine is equally energy-efficient. It is driven by three hydraulic pumps and only requires

electrical power for the 11Kw pump motor.

Also on show will be PWM’s lightweight hand-held manual machines for fine wires of 0.10 mm to 1.20 mm, and a range of manual and powered models for wires of 0.30 mm to 6.50 mm that can be used on a workbench or supplied with a trolley.

The company’s precision-engineered products are designed and made in-house and tested to ensure total accuracy. PWM manufactures industry-standard cold welding dies and can produce custom-made dies for specific applications.

Furthermore, video demonstrations can also be viewed on the company’s multi-language website. 

SIKORA to Exhibit its Innovative and Sustainable Measuring and Control Technologies at wire 2022 At wire 2022, Sikora will present its solutions including – online quality control of cables, and X-ray measuring techniques. Also, FIBER TENSION 6003 for the extremely fast tension measurement of optical fiber will be premiered at the show, and interactive exchange in the “Solution Corner” – will be available.

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t wire 2022 in Düsseldorf, from June 20-24, 2022, SIKORA will present a broad portfolio of futureoriented measuring and control systems for efficient and sustainable quality control for the wire and cable, optical fiber, and plastics industries.

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Numerous intelligent technologies, for example, for online measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity, and diameter of cables, confirm the company’s claim to develop and provide innovative and sustainable measuring solutions for the global cable market. For almost five decades, SIKORA measuring

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systems have contributed to quality control and a simultaneous reduction of the plastic material during cable production. This saves costs and contributes to sustainable production. Up to 5 million tons of carbon dioxide are saved annually by using SIKORA measuring devices.

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WIRE & CABLE At the wire, visitors can experience the performance of the measuring devices during extensive product demonstrations. One highlight is the X-ray measuring system X-RAY 6000 PRO that is used for the measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity, diameter, and ovality of cables with up to three different material layers, for example in insulating and jacketing lines.

As a pioneer in X-ray measuring technology for cable extrusion, the company has been setting trends for 30 years. The combination of the X-RAY 6000 PRO with the processor system ECOCONTROL 6000 allows for automatic control of the wall thickness. By reducing the wall thickness by, for instance, 5 percent, not only raw material consumption is reduced, but plastic material savings in the six-figure range are also achieved.

The quality of a cable starts with the pureness of the raw material.

Thus, SIKORA also offers online

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and offline inspection, sorting, and analysis systems for plastic pellets. By using inspection and sorting systems, contamination can be detected and automatically sorted out, breakdowns eliminated and material costs saved. Besides economic advantages, the environment can be preserved at the same time due to less waste.

With the premiere of the FIBER TENSION 6003, SIKORA widens its product family for quality control of optical fibers. The gauge head offers an extremely fast, reliable, and precise tension measurement and control. Due to the high measuring rate of up to 10 kHz and the application of the birefringence principle, the stand-alone gauge head is particularly attractive for manufacturers of high-end solutions.

The FIBER TENSION 6003 is predestined for optical fibers that are further processed into premium optical fiber cables. The FIBER TENSION 6003 can be used for hot as well as cold measurements of the bare fiber.

Maintaining the availability and efficiency of the SIKORA systems at the customer’s site is SIKORA’s top priority. At the wire, the SIKORA service team will present the entire range of its service portfolio. From installation and commissioning of the devices to consulting and training, the company is always

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fitting to the individual customer requirements.

Turning ideas into innovations and product developments that achieve the highest quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in the wire and cable, as well as the plastic industry, is SIKORA’s claim. The company emphasises this at the wire with the “Solution Corner”. Customers are invited to personally discuss with SIKORA experts their ideas, visions, and technical requirements on the systems for quality control for the future of measuring technology in a creative atmosphere. SIKORA’s presence at the wire 2022 promises pure quality, innovation, and sustainability. 

The TROESTER Group to exhibit at Wire 2022 TROESTER will showcase its products and solutions at Booth 10/F60 during Wire 2022 which will be held between June 20-24, 2022, at Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Germany.

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he TROESTER Group is a worldwide leading manufacturer of complete extrusion systems and compounding solutions for the cable industry. The excellent results produced by its technology make the company a competent

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WIRE & CABLE and reliable partner in the cable industry.

At WIRE 2022, Düsseldorf, Germany, TROESTER will present its: • State-of-the-art extrusion equipment for the production of Low, Medium, High, and Extra High Voltage Cables.

• CCV and VCV Lines for Underground and Submarine Cables, • Insulation and Sheathing Lines, and • Single machines and components for efficient cable production.

X-Compound, a part of the TROESTER Group, will present

its kneader technology for the continuous compounding of HFFR (LSOH), PVC, XLPE, Semiconductive Materials, and EPR/EPDM. X-Compound is specialised in the planning and construction of complete systems for the compounding of plastics with the process steps of – conveying, melting, dispersing, mixing, and degassing. 

Panasonic Life Solutions Sets Up a New Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh The manufacturing plant, which is spread over 1,33,584 sq m, is the seventh facility of Panasonic Life Solutions in India. With this plant, the company will focus on manufacturing wiring device products covering Roma, Penta Modular, and Roma Urban.

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anasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a subsidiary of Japan-headquartered Panasonic Corporation, has set up a new manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. With the manufacturing unit for electrical construction materials, the company is planning to strengthen its reach in the southern region of the country.

The new production unit is spread over 1,33,584 sq m and covers a floor area of 37,025 sq m. This is the first electrical equipment manufacturing facility of the company in southern India and seventh overall in India.

As per the statement of the company, a total investment of INR 600 crore has been planned, and in this, the company has completed the first phase of investment of INR 300 crore. In addition, the manufacturing facility would also play a key role in achieving capacity expansion in India and carbon neutrality by 2030, according to Panasonic.

This facility is fully operational and will primarily focus on manufacturing wiring devices products covering Roma, Penta Modular, and Roma

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Urban. Additionally, the company also intends to subsequently include other products from the wiring devices and include switchgear, wires, and indoor air quality (IAQ) products.

Mr. Kazuki Yao, Managing Director, Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd, said, “As a global leader in electrical construction materials, providing the most comprehensive electrical portfolio across the entire value chain, India being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world is an important market for PLSIND. Through the inauguration of our facility in Sri City, it will help us significantly scale up our productions in India,

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while contributing to the overall development of the region.”

Mr. Rajesh Nandwani, Director and Business Unit Head of Wiring Devices, Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd, said, “The new factory production system includes a stateof-the-art assembly line that will manifest Industry 4.0 technologies to support industrial transformation and business excellence, for enhanced safety and productivity. At PLSIND, we look forward towards building more resilient and sustainable partnerships by offering the best technologies and building worldclass manufacturing facilities in India while supporting the Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission.” 

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Motherson Wins its First Order from Boeing In line with its growth strategy, Motherson is scaling its capabilities to provide integrated solutions to the aerospace industry.

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he global manufacturer and automotive supplier Motherson Group has won an order from Boeing to manufacture and supply aftermarket molded polymer parts for commercial airplane interiors.

This is the first order for the comp from Boeing. The order will commence from Q3 FY23 and will be produced in a Motherson plant situated in Noida, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India.

Motherson is scaling its capabilities to provide integrated solutions to the aerospace industry. With capabilities in the aerospace ecosystem such as materials, aerostructures, wiring harnesses, and global manufacturing footprint, the company has the necessary know-how to support the upcoming ramp-up of production for major global aircraft manufacturers. This is in line with our growth strategy to strengthen the non-automotive business as announced during our five-year plan, Vision 2025.

Commenting on the deal, Mr. Kunal Bajaj, CEO (Aerospace division), Motherson, said, “We are delighted

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to be a part of Boeing’s global supply chain on plastic components.

With this order, Motherson becomes a Tier-1 supplier to Boeing. This marks the beginning of a new journey in line with Motherson’s vision for growth in aerospace.”

“This is an important step in our commitment to the Government of

India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

As a company with over seven decades of presence in India, Boeing is focused on supporting the development of aerospace and defence capabilities in India,” said Mr. Ashwani Bhargava, Senior Director, Supply Chain, Boeing India. 

KEC International wins New Orders of INR 945 crores The company has won T&D, railways, and cabling projects from – PGCIL, DMRC, and a number of cable projects in the country and overseas.

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EC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major, an RPG Group Company, has secured new orders of INR 945 crores across its various businesses, including – Transmission & Distribution (T&D), and cabling projects in India, SAARC, Middle East, and Americas.

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In T&D, the business has won projects – 765 kV GIS substation order in India from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB); 400 kV Transmission line order in SAARC; 400 kV Tower supplies order secured by its Middle East subsidiary; 100 kV Underground cabling project in India; and supply

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of towers and poles in Americas secured by its subsidiary – SAE Towers.

Within the railways segment, KEC has secured an order for setting up of power supply system, including receiving substation, high voltage cabling, and associated civil works, from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

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WIRE & CABLE Speaking about these orders and projects, Mr. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd. commented, “We are delighted with our new order wins, especially the prestigious substation order in the Green Energy Corridor from PGCIL. We are witnessing a gradual revival in the Domestic T&D market, which had been sluggish for the past few quarters. Our Railway business continues to strengthen its presence in the technologically enabled areas of metros.”

Furthermore, under the cables segment, it has secured orders for various types of cables in India and overseas.

He further added that “With these orders, our total order inflow for FY22 stands at an all-time high of INR 17,202 crores, a robust growth of ~45 percent vis-à-vis last year. These orders along with the orders announced earlier during the year, reaffirm our confidence in achieving the targeted growth going forward.” 

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APAR Industries Onboards Sonu Sood as its Brand Ambassador A new TV, print, digital, and outdoor campaign conceptualised by Rediffusion and featuring Sonu Sood will be introduced.

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ire and cable manufacturer APAR Industries has onboarded renowned Indian actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood as its new brand ambassador. In a journey spanning more than six decades, the company has expanded to more than 125 countries as a manufacturer and supplier of conductors, a wide variety of cables, specialty oils, polymers, and lubricants.

About roping in the renowned film personality, Mr. Kushal Desai, Chairman, and Managing Director, APAR Industries, shared, “We’re thrilled to have Sonu Ji as the face of our brand. We believe that his ideals and our brand fit perfectly well together. The Sonu Sood Foundation and Sonu Ji’s generous contributions toward the welfare of society and the common man during the pandemic are commendable.”

With Sonu Sood as the brand ambassador, a new TV, print, digital, and outdoor campaign will be introduced in the summer of 2022, which will be spearheaded by Rediffusion. Recently, Rediffusion had won APAR’s wire and cable business advertising account.

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“I am delighted to be working with the APAR Industries group”, says Mr. Sonu Sood.

About the association with APAR, Mr. Sonu Sood, said, “I am delighted to be working with the APAR Industries group. I am honoured to be part of the APAR family as I am their first brand ambassador in the 63 years of their existence of being known as a highly trusted manufacturer and supplier of conductors, transmission cables, speciality oils, polymers, and lubricants not only in India but in over 125 countries. Their innovative products are futuristic and reliable and they have been able to excel at what they do, relentless innovators and constantly pushing themselves to discover, perfect and deliver, tomorrow’s solutions today.”

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APAR caters to a number of segments including – railway locomotives, coaches, naval ships and submarines, solar and windmills, hybrid cables and harnesses, telecommunication as well as general-purpose LV, MV XLPE cables, and fixed and flexible wires and cables.

Mr. Shashi Amin, CEO – Cable Solutions, APAR Industries added, “We are certain that Sonu Sood as a brand ambassador who stands for strength and integrity, will help us further win the hearts of the nation and allow us to serve them with our unique products.” 

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LS Electric to Kickstart its EV Charging Business LS Electric’s expertise in cables for electric power supply and E1’s distribution network will provide the synergy needed for the Electric Vehicle charging business.

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outh Korea-based LS Electric Co., Ltd. has added a subsidiary for the new electric vehicle (EV) charging business. The company announced that the newlyestablished LS E-Link unit was jointly formed by the LS Group, and E1, a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) importer.

As per a Korean leading daily, the expertise of LS Electric in cables for electric power supply and the distribution network of E1 will bring the ideal synergy needed for the new business. Moreover, the LS Cable and System manufacturing unit was the first company in South Korea to mass-produce aluminum wires used for electric vehicles.

The official of LS Group stated, “As EV transition accelerates, power

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usage will grow in EV charging stations, which means that power engineering will become more important for stable and efficient power supply.”

The LS E-Link is planning to commence its business in South

Korea in the second half of this year. Moreover, E1 has already 350 pre-established EV charging stations in South Korea. Owing to the pre-established stations, it will not be difficult for the new business unit to set up new charging stations in strategic locations. 

Maillefer Center in Eclubens Certified for ISO 14001 and Marks Points for the Environment The center for Pipe & Tube solutions has been recognised for its environmental management systems efforts. The Wire & Cable business of Maillefer in Vantaa (Finland) is also on its way to achieving a similar certification.

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he center for the Pipe & Tube business of Maillefer in Ecublens, Switzerland has announced the certification according to the ISO 14001:2015 standard. The achievement is a clear illustration of the commitment toward sustainability, and certification from Finland is also expected. The Vantaa operation (Finland) for the Wire & Cable

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business of Maillefer is currently undergoing a similar process, one of several initiatives underway throughout the entire DavisStandard group of companies.

Maillefer’s center for Pipe & Tube solutions has been recognised for the environmental management systems efforts realised over recent years. The accrediting body for Switzerland announced the decision for the Ecublens site on August 19,

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2021, following a successful ISO 14001 audit that took place in the days prior.

In parallel with the ISO 14001 certification, Ecublens also underwent the ISO 9001:2015 renewal process. It too was successful. Maillefer looks forward celebrate soon with the newly issued certificates in hand.

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WIRE & CABLE the planet. The company reviews machine development, design, manufacturing energy savings and recycling, and supply chain commitment to the standard.

Environmental impact results both from its own operations as well as from the products delivered.

Alongside the consequence of their own activities, the company has an even more significant influence on the installed base currently producing in wire, cable, pipe, and tube factories worldwide. Here, we are bringing results to customers facing multiple issues, notably OEE, scrap reduction, material overuse, utility consumption (water, energy, air), and more.

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environment that is essential for the future. Maillefer adheres to the dynamic movement currently underway. ISO 14001 is one essential step leading to successive ones that await. Maillefer, together

with Davis-Standard, continues the considerable undertaking on several fronts. Environmental awareness is increasing across the board and within the group’s multiple organisations. 

NDC Technologies appoints Naret Prongcharoen as Channel Manager for Asia and Robert Campbell as Global Sales Director The newly appointed – Mr. Naret Prongcharoen will lead the Southeast Asia channel partner operation, while Mr. Robert Campbell will lead the worldwide sales efforts for NDC’s cable and tube measurement business.

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DC Technologies has announced the appointment of Mr. Naret Prongcharoen as Sales Channel Partner Manager for Southeast Asia and Mr. Robert Campbell as the Global Sales Director for the Cable and Tube (C&T) business. With the appointment of the Sales Channel Partner Manager for the Southeast Asian region, NDC’s go-to-market approach to drive alignment and optimisation across all partner segments will be further enhanced.

In his new role, Mr. Prongcharoen will be responsible for managing and expanding sales channel operations for NDC’s portfolio of

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(Left-Right) Mr. Robert Campbell, Global Sales Director, and Mr. Naret Prongcharoen, Sales Channel Partner Manager.

BETA LaserMike measurement and control solutions. His key focus is on strategically driving sales and increasing revenues by identifying

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new opportunities and building on existing relationships with BETA LaserMike product customers and channel partners.

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WIRE & CABLE Mr. Stefano Cicetti, Global Sales and Service Leader at NDC Technologies, said, “Naret’s deep understanding of selling specialized products in the field of electrification, automation, and electronic components in Southeast Asia, combined with his extensive new business development background with leading technology organizations, makes for a powerful addition to the NDC team. Naret has a proven track record of effectively blending multiple sales and marketing strategies into winning programs that drive meaningful, bottom-line results.”

Naret brings more than 13 years of new business development experience in Southeast Asia to his

new position at NDC. He will join NDC from Honeywell Automation where he was responsible for managing the business development and sales of sensing and control components.

Mr. Campbell as the new Sales Director will be responsible for sales team leadership and elevating the customer experience, along with expanding NDC’s presence in new geographic regions, developing new sales channels, and contributing to the company’s growth strategy.

He brings a wealth of experience in leading sales organisations to his new worldwide role. Most recently, he was the Sales Director at M Squared Lasers, a photonics and quantum technology company,

where he gained expertise in growing and leading highperformance sales teams in North America and globally.

About the appointment of the new Sales Director, Mr. Cicetti, said, “Robert is an outstanding addition to the NDC team, as he brings a deep blend of international sales leadership and managing a technical product portfolio in high growth, highly competitive technology market. I am confident that we will benefit tremendously from Robert’s expertise as we continue to generate close customer relationships and advance toward the next chapter of our business strategy to accelerate NDC’s growth.” 

Nexans Acquires Centelsa to Electrify Latin America The acquisition of Centelsa marks a key milestone of Nexans’ strategy in being a Pure Electrification Player. The joined expertise and experience of both the companies in sustainable technologies along with electrification will benefit customers with enhanced solutions.

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exans has acquired Centelsa, from Mexico-headquartered Xignux S.A. Centelsa is a premium cable manufacturer and specialises in building and utility applications.

The acquisition marks a key milestone of Nexans’ strategy in being a Pure Electrification Player focusing on the overall value chain originating in generation and flowing through transmission, distribution, and usage of sustainable energy.

Centelsa has three manufacturing facilities in Cali, Colombia, and has a distribution center in Ecuador.

The company has a total turnover of USD 339 million. Its addition to the group will complement Nexans’ presence in Latin America.

With four plants in Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil, Nexans employs

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1,300 people and its regional headquarter will now be positioned in Cali.

Speaking about the acquisition, Mr. Christopher Guérin, CEO, Nexans, says, “I am delighted that we can now welcome the teams of Centelsa to Nexans. Combining the strengths of two world-class teams will allow us to seize the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in sustainable electrification in the Latin America region. ” The joined expertise and experience of both the companies in sustainable technologies along with electrification will benefit customers with enhanced solutions. The Group will also be able to build a unique premium brand in the distribution and usage markets and accentuate the developments in renewable energy offerings. Moreover, Nexans will foster its Amplify program for

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innovation with the creation of a Design Lab in Cali, Colombia.

Mr. Sergio Valdés, CEO, Viakable, a Xignux Company, “I am convinced that, together with Nexans, Centelsa’s team will continue to be a key player in the industry, providing growth to its people and customers.” 

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Indian Railways’ South Western Railway zone exceeds the Electrification Target of 2021-22 In 2016, the electrified railway tracks were 200 route km which has now increased to 1734 route km out of a total of 3566 route km in the South Western Railway network.

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route km), Kudachi – Ghataprabha (47 route km), Gadag – Hole Alur (48 route km), Hosadurga – Chikjajur (30 route km), Alnavar – Ambewadi (26 route km) and Londa – Tinaighat (11 route km).

In the FY 2020-21, the South Western Railway zone had completed 476.7 route km of electrification of its network, as per the information shared by the Ministry of Railways.

Mr. Sanjeev Kishore, General Manager of South Western Railway, has asserted that close coordination and cooperation between the rail divisions and among Operations Department and Electrical Department has made the timely availability of line blocks to erect electrical infra possible. Moreover, he also lauded the efforts of RVNL, CORE, and PGCIL – the executing agencies of electrification.

he South Western Railway (SWR) zone of the Indian Railways has achieved the electrification of 511.7 route km which is greater than the target set by the Railway Board, that is, of 459 route km for FY 2021-22.

In March 2022, the railway sections in the SWR zone that have been commissioned after electrification are: Yelahanka – Chikkaballapur (45 route km), Sivadi – Omluru (44 route km), Tumakuru – Nitturu (27

From more than 200 route km in 2016, the electrified railway tracks have now increased to 1734 route

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km out of a total of 3566 route km of the South Western Railway network, according to the Ministry of Railways. 

KEPCO Initiates R&D Project to Make Graphene-Based Power Lines The graphene fibre-based lines are ultralight and large-capacity power lines, with three times the power transmission capacity of conventional aluminum power cables.

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project to develop graphene-metal composite material for ultralight and large-capacity power transmission lines. KEPCO, Samhwan TF, Sono International, and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have come together for this product development project.

The development of the new material-based power lines will allow expanding the transmission capacity. At present, KEPCO is

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using aluminum conductor steelreinforced (ACSR) cables, which are made up of aluminum and steel.

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WIRE & CABLE This conductor has reached its technical limits in increasing power transmission capacity.

Keeping in view the need and demand for sophisticated conductors, the focus on the development of new power lines using non-metal new materials is increasing at a rapid pace. Thus, as a technically-advanced substitute for conventional power lines, KEPCO will promote graphene fibre-based power lines.

With regard to the features of the lines, the graphene fibre-based ultralight and large-capacity power cables can have more than three times the power transmission capacity of conventional aluminum power cables. Moreover, they are also lighter than conventional power cables.

The R&D project, which has already started in March 2022, is scheduled for completion in August 2024, which is a period of 30 months.

Within the project, KEPCO will be responsible for developing technologies and systems for performance evaluation of graphene composite fibre materials, and KAIST will develop the technology for continuous manufacturing of graphene fibres and developing a fibre cable manufacturing process.

On the other hand, Samhwan TF and Sono Industries will be designing and building a pilot plant that can continuously produce graphene composite fibres. 

LS Cable & System to Invest USD 26.9 million in its Tarboro Facility in North Carolina, USA The planned expansion of the Tarboro facility is to take place in the next three years.

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S Cable & System U.S.A. Inc., the subsidiary of South Korea-headquartered LS Cable & System, will invest USD 26.9 million in its Tarboro plant in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, the USA. The facility, which currently produces low- and mediumvoltage cables, will be expanded with the proposed investment by the wire and cable manufacturer.

The plant expansion is to take place in the next three years.

The Tarboro plant currently employees 188 people and will add 86 more people to its unit.

The cable company had set up the manufacturing plant in 2012.

LS Cable & System USA designs, manufactures, and distributes cable products for the power sector for –the commercial, industrial, renewable, and utility markets. 

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NKT Starts Cable Production for SuedLink TenneT is responsible for the northern section of the route and TransnetBW will oversee the southern section of the cable route. The production of the cable system has been started at the NKT plant in Karlskrona, Sweden.

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KT A/S has started the production of the 525kV XLPE underground high-voltage cable system with a route length of approximately 750 km for the German SuedLink corridor. The production of the world’s longest

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cable system has been started at the NKT plant in Karlskrona, Sweden. For the SuedLink, TenneT and TransnetBW are transmission system operators.

NKT is responsible for the cables connecting Brunsbuttel to Leingarten in Baden-Württemberg

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and the Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian for the cables connecting Wilster to Bergrheinfeld in Bavaria.

A total of about 2500 km of cables will be installed for the planned 4GW transmission link between Schleswig-Holstein, Bavaria, and Baden-Wurttemberg. The NKT

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WIRE & CABLE cables are being produced at its Karlskrona plant in Sweden and will be transported to Germany by ship.

TransnetBW and TenneT is around EUR 2 billion.

About the production, Mr. Tim Meyerjürgens, Chief Operating Officer, TenneT, said, “With the start of production, SuedLink is taking a big step towards the start of construction. We are happy about the news from Karlskrona – things are progressing.”

In the words of Mr. Thies Helbig, Project Coordinator, NKT, “Our two high-voltage production sites in Karlskrona and Cologne are operated with 100 percent green electricity. In this way, we guarantee low CO2 emissions in the manufacture of the cable systems and the project logistics.”

Dr. Werner Götz, Chief Executive, TransnetBW, said, “The award to the two experienced producers was a good decision. The fact that NKT is now starting production is a good signal for SuedLink and for the energy transition in Germany.”

Besides the production, and delivery, the cable manufacturers will also install the wires in the prepared trenches and crossings, as well as the assembly of connecting sleeves and terminations and the final highvoltage test of the cable system.

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converters in Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria, TransnetBW will oversee the southern section of the route and the converter in BadenWurttemberg. 

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Corning India Opens Experience Center for Data Centre Industry in Pune The Corning Experience Center, which is located in Chakan (at the company’s optical fibre plant), will showcase connectivity scenarios for testing server-tonetwork or server-to-storage connectivity for different bandwidths.

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orning India has announced the opening of the Corning Enterprise Network Experience Center in Pune this month. The experience centre is located in Chakan, at the company’s optical fibre manufacturing plant premises.

“Our new experience center in Pune will offer a comprehensive firsthand demonstration of Corning’s endto-end data centre and in-building network solutions. We are enabling our customers to address emerging challenges and requirements, offering solutions that allow them to operate existing data enters with greater agility and flexibility at scale,” said Mr. Sudhir Pillai, Managing Director, Corning India.

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With the growing reliance on telecommunications in today’s connected world, India is poised to witness exponential growth in the data centre industry and Corning is committed to delivering

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customer-centric solutions.

Having a local experience centre in Pune will significantly improve the capability of the Corning India team to support diverse customer requirements.

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TELECOM & OFC NEWS Levering its industry leadership globally and deep innovation history, the company provides operators of high-performance data centres with products that allow for quicker, cost-effective deployments and a streamlined path to revenue growth.

The centre will have a specialist team to showcase connectivity scenarios for testing server-tonetwork or server-to-storage

connectivity for different bandwidth requirements.

“Corning remains deeply committed to India and the opening of this experience center will be instrumental in delivering tailor-made solutions to customers in India,” Mr. Pillai added.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record.

The company succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trustbased relationships with customers.

With versatile and synergistic capabilities, the company is able to evolve to meet changing market needs. Today, its markets include – optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, and life sciences. 

Polycab enters into Master Service Agreement with TANFINET for BharatNet Phase-II As per the agreement, Polycab will be responsible for executing the Package-A of BharatNet covering 3,095 gram panchayats in nine districts in Tamil Nadu.

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olycab India Ltd. has signed a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Ltd. (TANFINET) regarding the implementation of BharatNet Phase-II in Tamil Nadu.

The execution of the project is categorised into four packages and one System Integrator will be assigned for each package along with a Third Party Agency (TPA).

Within the agreement, Polycab will be responsible for the BharatNet project in the districts of Package A at a cost of INR 509 crore.

The wire and cable manufacturer will be responsible for the gram panchayats in districts including Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Ranipettai, Tirupati, and Chennai.

Polycab would act as the Master System Integrator to provide endto-end connectivity with high-speed bandwidth using optical fibre cables in 3,095 gram panchayats in 75 blocks across the nine districts of the state.

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The Agreement Signing Ceremony was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

the presence of –Thiru. T. Mano Thangaraj, IT Minister, Tamil Nadu; Neeraj Mittal, IT Secretary, Tamil Nadu; Kamal Kishore A K, MD, TANFINET; and Ashish D. Jain, Executive President & COO, Telecom Division, Polycab India Limited.

The company will be supervising the – site-survey, design, fibre-laying, integration, commissioning, and

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O&M to enable the gram panchayats in the districts with minimum scalable bandwidth connectivity of 1 GB per second.

This agreement marks the start of yet another chapter in Polycab’s association with the BharatNet project as it has worked as an EPC Project Implementation Agency (PIA) in BharatNet’s phase II in Bihar and Gujarat. 

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SIKORA FIBER TENSION 6003: Technology Faster Than Ever Before FIBER TENSION 6003 from SIKORA has a remarkable measuring rate of 10 kHz and the self-sufficient measuring system offers a robust and precise tension measurement.

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he fast, lossless transmission of data over long distances using optical fibre cables is essential for our increasingly digital and networked societies.

In order to ensure optimum optical fibre quality, a variety of measurement and control technologies are already used in the drawing process. A decisive influencing factor for fibre quality is tension.

Interesting for this application is the FIBER TENSION 6003 from SIKORA with a remarkable measuring rate of 10 kHz. The self-sufficient measuring system offers a robust and precise tension measurement for validation as well as control of this eminently important parameter. The measuring principle is based on the refractive properties of glass.

The FIBER TENSION 6003 is particularly attractive for manufacturers of high-end solutions where the drawing process is controlled by the tension. Thus, the FIBER TENSION 6003 is predestined for optical fibres being processed into premium optical fibre cables for which particularly high requirements and standards exist.

Display of measuring data during optical fibre manufacturing, including information on tension.

The integrated measuring method is based on the principle of birefringence. The FIBER

The FIBER TENSION 6003 measures the tension of optical fibres in the drawing tower.

TENSION 6003 can be used for both hot and cold measurements of the bare fibre, independent of production influences such as the position of the fibre in the measuring field, the production speed, and the vibration or oscillation of the fibre. Installed before or after cooling, the system generates reliable and stable measuring values and thus enables immediate control of the tension. 

Sterlite Power Bags the Aegis Graham Bell Award for ‘Innovation in Telecom Infra’ At the 12th edition of the annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards, a leading private sector player in power transmission infrastructure won the award for its efforts in innovation in developing CDC centers.

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terlite Power was recognised at the 12th edition of the Aegis Graham Bell Awards. The power transmission company’s Convergence business division, which leverages existing power utility infrastructure for

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telecommunications purposes, was awarded in the category of “Innovation in Telecom Infra” for its efforts in bringing innovation in building edge computing Containerized Data Center (CDC).

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Sterlite Power won the award for its innovation in developing CDC.

center, is configured and designed to house a combination of telecom and other ancillary equipment.

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TELECOM & OFC NEWS These advanced and high-tech data centers are usually developed closer to the end consumers, which enables boosting network performance and enhancing the overall customer experience.

This solution has been deployed for Telcos, Communication Service Providers, and Internet Service

Providers (ISPs) across the state of Maharashtra.

Started in 2010, the Aegis Graham Bell Awards, which is initiated by the Aegis School of Business, Data Science and Cyber Security, is aimed to recognise the efforts, contributions, and innovations in the country. The

award is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Government of India; Skill India (An Initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship), and the National Informatics Centre (office under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology). 

BSNL CMD: BBNL to be Merged with BSNL This Month After the merger with BBNL, BSNL will get 5.67 lakh km of optical fibre that is laid across 1.85 lakh village panchayats in the country using the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).

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ccording to a senior government official, the project of the government to merge Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is about to get completed.

The merger is expected to be completed this month, as published in news reports.

Speaking at an event hosted by the All India Graduate Engineers and Telecom Officers Association (AIGETOA), Mr. P.K. Purwar, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL, informed that with this merger, the government is presenting the telecom firm with an opportunity for a turnaround.

“The government has taken a policy decision that BBNL is going to be merged into BSNL. This means all work of BBNL at the pan-India level is going to come to BSNL,” Purwar said at the All India Conference of AIGETOA. At present, BSNL has a preestablished cable network of over 6.8 lakh km of optical fibre cable (OFC).

Following the merger, BSNL will get 5.67 lakh km of optical fibre that is laid across 1.85 lakh village panchayats in the country using the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).

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In the next phase of growth of the telecom sector, the focus will be on FTTH, says Mr. P.K. Purwar.

Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), set up by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, for the National Optical Fibre Network to provide broadband connectivity all across the country and bridge the divide between urban and rural areas.

BBNL was formed in February 2012, to lay out optical fibre network across 2.5 lakh village panchayats.

While speaking at the conference, BSNL CMD urged to put the best foot forward for the growth of BSNL, as the political leadership has given a free hand for the turnaround. He also said that there is not going to

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be any CAPEX crunch at least for the next two years.

Purwar said, “in the budget, provision of around INR 45,000 crore has been made for BSNL. It was earlier INR 24,000 crore. Earlier provision was only for spectrum.

Now, it is a spectrum, CAPEX, and others.”

He further added that in the next phase of growth of the telecom sector, the focus will be on the fibreto-the-home (FTTH) service, and in the coming days, 1 lakh mobile base stations will serve as a point of presence for the distribution of fibrebased broadband connectivity. 

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Google to launch Topaz – the First Subsea Cable Linking Canada and Asia The subsea cable system – Topaz will not only deliver low-latency access to Search, Gmail and YouTube, Google Cloud, and other Google services but will also increase the capacity of a number of network operators in Japan and Canada.

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oogle, along with a few local partners in Japan and Canada, is spearheading the construction and development of Topaz which is the first-ever fibre cable system to link Canada and Asia. Upon its completion, Topaz will start from Vancouver, the small town of Port Alberni on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, and across the Pacific

Ocean to the prefectures of Mie and Ibaraki in Japan.

As informed by Google, the development of the subsea cable project is expected to be completed in 2023. Topaz will not only deliver low-latency access to Search, Gmail and YouTube, Google Cloud, and other Google services but will also increase capacity to the region for a variety of network operators in both Japan and Canada.

Although Topaz is the first transPacific fibre cable to land on the West Coast of Canada, the first communication cable to connect to Vancouver Island was the Commonwealth Pacific Cable System (COMPAC). It was a copper undersea cable linking Vancouver with Honolulu (United States), Sydney (Australia), and Auckland (New Zealand), for high-quality international phone connectivity. COMPAC is no longer in service but the original cable landing station in Vancouver has been upgraded and will house the eastern end of the Topaz cable.

In addition to Topaz, Google has also announced investments in 20 subsea cable projects, including Curie, Dunant, Equiano, Firmina, and Grace Hopper, and consortium cables – Blue, Echo, Havfrue, and Raman. These cable projects will draw a connection between 29 cloud regions, 88 zones, 146 network edge locations spanning over 200 countries, and territories. 

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Zain Global Connect introduces J2M Subsea Cable The J2M subsea cable system, which will connect Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Marseille, France is expected to be operational in early 2023.

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ain Global Connect (ZGC), the wholesale carrier subsidiary of Zain Group which is a leading telecom innovator in seven markets across the Middle East and Africa, will connect the Middle East with Europe through the J2M subsea cable system.

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The J2M cable system connects Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Marseille, France and marks ZGC’s first subsea cable ownership. A part of the Pakistan and East Africa Connecting Europe (PEACE) cable system, the new cable will give Zain full operational independence enabling digital transformation, especially for cloud and IoT services in the region.

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The cable is expected to be ready for service in early 2023. While Zain Saudi Arabia will be the cable landing party, the international infrastructure diversity will be increased besides giving global carriers and enterprises a new entry point in Saudi Arabia.

“J2M represents a major breakthrough for Zain and ZGC

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TELECOM & OFC NEWS as we look to develop our wholesale capabilities further while ensuring an even better quality of service to all Zain operations offering international connectivity services,” said Mr. Kamil Hilali, CEO, Zain Global Connect.

The PEACE cable system is a 15,000 km, privately owned cable system with open, flexible, and carrier-neutral services for its customers. It has been designed with 200G transmission and WSS ROADM BU technologies, which provide the capability to transmit over 16 TBPS per fibre pair. 

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HFCL Completes Broadband Connectivity in Gram Panchayats in Jharkhand for BharatNet Project After the completion of the OFC laying by HFCL, Jharkhand has become the first state in the country to provide broadband connectivity in all gram panchayats.

The company has also deployed 7,869 km of OFC network which links 3,209 gram panchayats, with the GPON network in Punjab.

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ithin the BharatNet project, HFCL Ltd. has successfully achieved the completion of broadband connectivity with optical fibre cable (OFC) in all gram panchayats of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand has now become the first Indian state which has established broadband connectivity in all the gram panchayats.

HFCL has completed connectivity of 1,789 gram panchayats through the Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) wherein 7,765 km of OFC network has been laid out in Jharkhand. With this cable network, broadband connectivity will be available in all the gram panchayats of the state.

“Despite tough terrains and other challenges in the state, Jharkhand has become the first state in the country to provide connectivity to all the gram panchayats under the stateled model of BharatNet Programme of the Government of India,” the company said in a statement.

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HFCL is establishing broadband connectivity in Punjab, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh under the BharatNet project.

The leading telecom equipment, OFC, and technology provider, has also deployed 7,869 km of OFC network connecting 3,209 gram panchayats with the GPON network in Punjab.

In addition to establishing broadband connectivity in Punjab and Jharkhand, the company is also providing fibre optic cables in states including – Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh under the BharatNet project.

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About the contribution to the BharatNet project, Mr. Mahendra Nahata, MD, HFCL Ltd., said, “We are delighted to announce the successful completion of creating premium quality OFC network and making Jharkhand the first state in the state-led model of BharatNet Programme of Government of India to complete broadband connectivity to all the gram panchayats of the state.” 

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Prysmian Group to Invest USD 1.1 billion to Support Energy Transition Prysmian is intending significant investments targeted at augmenting the production capacity of power transmission submarine cables and enhancing the technological equipment at its excellence centres.

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rysmian Group has announced its plans of investing about EUR 1 billion (~USD 1.1 billion) by 2024. The investment is mainly aimed at proving a helping hand to businesses that support the European Energy Transition.

The cable manufacturer is looking forward to putting forth significant investments targeted at augmenting the production capacity of power transmission submarine cables as well as enhancing the technological equipment at its excellence centres.

It also plans to invest more than EUR 80 million (~USD 87.9 million) to expand its Arco Felice plant in Naples, Italy, especially in view of the Tyrrhenian Link interconnection.

Further, Prysmian plans to invest more than EUR 100 million (USD 109.9 million) in its centre of excellence in Pikkala, Finland, as well as its facility in Gron, France.

The facility in Finland is focused on offshore wind farm cabling efforts, whereas the French plant is engaged in German HVDC cable projects.

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Moreover, the company is speeding up its plan to build the first highvoltage submarine cable facility in Massachusetts, US. The facility saw an investment of nearly EUR 200 million (~USD 219.79 million).

Speaking about the aim of the investments, Mr. Valerio Battista, CEO, Prysmian Group, said, “Development of the trans-European power grid plays a strategic role in decarbonisation and in the transition to renewable sources, as well as in improving EU energy autonomy — an urgent need that has returned to the fore with the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

As a global leader in the cable industry, we have decided to increase

investments chiefly in support of energy interconnection projects and connections for renewable sources.”

Prysmian has also introduced the – Leonardo da Vinci, a cable-laying vessel, which was built by the Vard Group. The vessel, which is the largest of its kind, has required an investment of more than EUR 170 million (~USD 186.82 million).

At the beginning of this month, Prysmian Group had concluded the North Sea Link between the UK and Norway, which is the world’s longest subsea electricity interconnector.

The North Sea Link project was developed jointly with National Grid plc and Statnett. 

Sterlite Power Acquires a 64.98 Percent stake in MTCIL for OPGW Fibre Network in Maharashtra Acquiring an equity stake in MTCIL is in tandem with Sterlite Power’s strategy to establish a strong OPGW fibre network utilising overhead Right-of-way of power utilities across the country.

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terlite Power, the leading integrated power transmission

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developer, has acquired a 64.98 percent stake in Maharashtra Transmission Communication Infrastructure Ltd. (MTCIL) – a joint

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venture between Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (MSETCL). The power transmission

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TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION company has acquired an equity stake from STL. MTCIL is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) Fibre networks operating on a BOOM (build, own, operate, and maintain) model.

MTCIL operates an optical fibre network of 3,162 km across 35 co-locations, serving telcos, ISPs, and data centres, in the state of Maharashtra.

About the development, Mr. Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite

Power, said, “OPGW fibre networks offer a reliable data delivery solution and help leverage the existing power utility infrastructure for telecommunications purposes.”

Further, Sterlite Power is planning to implement the PPP OPGW model in other parts of the country as well.

Mr. Agarwal further added, “Such large-scale OPGW fibre roll-out is essential to achieve the ‘Digital India’ vision aimed at transforming the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.” 

MTCIL has an optical fibre network of 3,162 km in Maharashtra.

Grid Strategies Publishes Report on Advanced Conductors on Existing Transmission Corridors Reconductoring with ACCC® Conductor by CTC Global proves to be a time-saving and cost-effective solution.

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n January, the U.S. DOE (Department of Energy) posted the “Building a Better Grid” Initiative in the Federal Register which is designed to support massive grid expansion and modernisation. Considering the initiative anticipates the need to increase transmission capacity by 60 percent over the next 8 years (by 2030) and by as much as 300 percent by 2050, CTC Global,

The Report by Grid Strategies on Advanced Conductors. Image Source: CTC Global

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supported by a number of other entities, asked Grid Strategies to consider ways Advanced Conductors can help achieve these goals and propose specific actions that should expeditiously be taken

by FERC, DOE, Utility Planners, and State Regulators.

50 years old can be replaced over the next decade, then 270 GW of additional renewable generation can be connected to the grid. This effort would reduce CO2 emissions by 2.8 billion metric tons and would save consumers over USD 140 billion dollars over the decade.

While the report acknowledges the need to build many new transmission lines, it also describes the critical need to substantially increase the capacity of the existing grid. Reconductoring with Advanced Conductors such as ACCC ® Conductor is an excellent solution because ACCC can be installed quickly and cost-effectively without the need to replace or upgrade existing structures that would otherwise require more time, present more permitting challenges, and tie up crews and equipment for longer timeframes.

Some of the report’s key recommendations include:

The report concluded that if only 25 percent of the 200,000+ miles of transmission lines greater than

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1. Expanding planning scenarios to consider the possibility of the additional new renewable generation assets.

2. Establishing transmission conductor efficiency standards.

3. Consider Advanced Conductors as a priority for select Power Marketing Administration (PMA) projects and for other projects which DOE supports via grants, loans, or other financing mechanisms.

4. Shift project evaluations by utilities and regulatory authorities from “least cost” to “maximum net benefits” when reviewing project options. 

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Nexans Wins a EUR 6 million Contract in Italy with ERG’s Wind Power Project in Sicily Nexans’ ULTRACKER offer is a suite of solutions ensuring supply chain continuity based on the Internet of Things (IoT), enhanced artificial intelligence, and cloud services. It will be implemented for the first time in Italy with ERG. May 2, 2022

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rance-headquartered Nexans won a EUR 6 million (~USD 6.32 million) contract to supply ERG, Italy’s leading company in the wind power sector, with a complete range of cables, accessories, and engineering services. The agreement is for repowering four onshore wind farms in Sicily (143 MW).

The wind farms have the capacity to produce 330 GWh per year, which means power consumption of 100,000 houses and saving of 166,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year. The recent contract represents the longstanding relationship between the two companies as they contribute to developing wind energy projects across Italy.

In the project, Nexans will provide more than 400 km of directly buried shockproof MV cables with 33 kV accessories, which improve the project’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and reduce environmental impact. Moreover, the French cable manufacturer will also provide engineering services to optimise

the farm’s collector design and connection to the grid.

Nexans’ ULTRACKER services will be implemented during this project for the first time in Italy. This digital solution will enable ERG to visualise in real-time cable deliveries and drum location on-site, in addition to monitoring the farm installation progress.

In fact, Nexans is ERG’s long-term partner in the Italian wind power sector in the context of Italy’s government-supported National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Mr. Giovanni Fenoglio, CEO & Sales Director, Nexans Italia, says, “Nexans’ advanced cable solutions, accessories, and services provide our customers with transparent and smooth cable installation. Not only does this help put customers’ minds at ease, it’s also another example of our cutting-edge technology and ongoing commitment to R&D. ERG is a leading business in the Italian wind power sector and our ongoing partnership with them is just another

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step in Nexans’ journey to contribute to the energy transition and sustainable electrification in Italy.”

The cables will be manufactured at Nexans’ Battipaglia plant in the south of Italy, while the accessories will be manufactured at the Offida plant located on the East coast of Italy. The contract is scheduled to take place between May and October 2022. 

Govt Approves INR 1.6 lakh crore to Reform the Power Discoms in 12 States and J&K Within the 1.6 lakh crore assistance given to power discoms, INR 88,000 crore will be used for installing smart meters, and INR 75,000 crore for reducing line losses, and developing institutional capabilities.

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he Government of India has sanctioned over INR 1.6 lakh crore for 12 Indian states and

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the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for implementing measures in the power sector.

The funds will be utilized in installing smart meters,

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reducing power line losses, and decreasing the divide between the cost of supply and revenue realisations. These measures are aimed at restoring the financial

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TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION viability of power discoms in the country.

As per news reports – out of the total grants, INR 88,000 crore are demarcated for installing smart meters, which is a crucial part of handling electricity billing inefficiency and power theft, which are two of the major factors for the poor financial health of discoms. Further, INR 75,000 crore is earmarked for reducing line losses, and developing institutional capabilities.

The capital has been approved under an INR 3.3-lakh Reformsbased and Results-linked Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The Ministry of Power, Government of India, had

The Ministry of Power had launched the RDSS scheme to enhance the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of power discoms.

launched the RDSS scheme with the aim to enhance the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of state-owned power discoms.

Through the scheme, the distribution utilities will be provided with financial assistance for modernisation and strengthening of the power distribution infrastructure. 

Sterlite Power Bags its Second Power Transmission Project in J&K The upcoming Sterlite Power transmission project will involve the power evacuation of 1000 MW from Pakaldul Hydro Electric Project to the substation in Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir.

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terlite Power has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Power Finance Corporation Consulting Ltd. (PFCCL) regarding the power transmission project to be started in J&K under the build, own, operate, and maintain basis for a time period of 35 years.

The transmission project was awarded to Sterlite Power through the tariff-based competitive bidding process. The project involves the setting up of a 400/132kV GIS substation at Kishtwar and 400 kV LILO (line in line out) of about – 10 route km of Kishenpur - Dulhasti transmission line at Kishtwar substation in Jammu & Kashmir.

Speaking about the power project, Mr. Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Power, asserted, “We are delighted to win the Kishtwar project that will play a significant role

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in extending access to reliable and clean power to people in Kashmir.

This is the second mega project that Sterlite Power would be executing across the challenging terrains.”

The upcoming power system will be used for the power evacuation of 1000 MW from the Pakaldul Hydro Electric Project to the substation in Kishtwar. In addition, the power project also has the potential for future augmentation with voltage addition at 765 kV and 220 kV levels along with ICTs and associated bays to connect to the national grid.

Furthermore, the establishment of a common pooling station at Kishtwar by LILO of one circuit of the Kishenpur – Dulhasti 400Kv D/c (Quad) line will also provide connectivity to upcoming HEP projects at Kiru (624 MW) and Kwar (540 MW) respectively in the region.

Essentially, this transmission project will play a key role in strengthening

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There will be a power evacuation of 1000 MW from the Pakaldul Hydro Electric Project to Kishtwar.

the economy and empowering the local community along with providing reliable green power to the North Indian region including Jammu & Kashmir, according to the statement of the company on the matter.

The recent project will be the second project by Sterlite Power in the Union Territory after NRSS-29, which now delivers over 1,000 MW of electricity from Punjab to J&K. 

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Hitachi India Wins an Order of INR 160 Crore for Modernising the Grid of Madhya Pradesh Under the MP Power Transmission Package-II, over 1000 km of overhead lines across nine rural districts of Madhya Pradesh will be modernised and upgraded.

May 7, 2022

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itachi Energy India Ltd. has announced that it has won a project worth INR 160 crore from MP Power Transmission PackageII. The order is intended for the modernisation of the Madhya Pradesh power transmission infrastructure.

Within the MP Power Transmission Package-II, the power transmission system, especially in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh, will be strengthened to enhance the capacity and reliability of the power infrastructure in the state. The order was booked in the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2022, that is, Q4 of FY21-22.

The project involving modernising nine grid connections will boost the transmission network covering more than 1000 km of overhead power lines across nine rural districts of Madhya Pradesh, as per the release shared by the company.

Furthermore, the state is swiftly moving to achieve the target of 12 GW of renewable energy generation capacity by the year 2025, which includes –utility-scale solar, wind, hybrid installations, and rooftop solar.

In the words of Mr. N Venu, Managing Director and CEO, Hitachi Energy India, “As more people get

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connected to the grid, electricity will form the backbone of the entire energy system, driven by a higher share of renewable energy.” 

India and Maldives to Set Up a Transmission Interconnection for Renewable Energy The Power Minister of India commended the commitment of the government of Maldives to achieve net zero emission target by the year 2030.

May 7, 2022

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ndia and Maldives are intending to come together and establish a power transmission interconnection for the transferring of renewable power between the two Asian nations. The plan was discussed during the meeting between Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, Government of India Shri R. K. Singh and Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Republic of Maldives Ms. Aminath Shauna.

The Power Minister of India commended the commitment of the government of Maldives to achieve net zero emission target by the

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year 2030, according to a power ministry statement. Both the leaders have suggested two Memoranda of Understanding – on energy cooperation and on transmission interconnection under One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG).

To facilitate Maldives’ energy transition programme, a transmission interconnection for renewable power transfer has been proposed, according to the statement released by the Ministry of Power.

Furthermore, a draft agreement is being prepared for the project on transmission interconnection for which a technical team from India would visit Maldives to assess the

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technical feasibility of the power project.

Afterwards, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be jointly put forth with the collaboration between India and Maldives, including undersea cable route survey and network augmentation in Male, the capital city of Maldives. 

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