Wire & Cable India Emagazine Nov-Dec Issue 2022

MANUFACTURING PROGRAMME

n Straight Line Wire Drawing Machines

n OTO Type Wire Drawing Machines

n Inverted Drawing Blocks (IVD)

n Vertical and Horizontal Bull Blocks

n Rod Break Down Machines

n Wet Wire Drawing Machines

n Furnace-Wire Annealing, Patenting, Stress Reliving

n Tubular / Skip Stranding Machine

n Vertical Drop Coilers (VDC)

n Dead Block Coilers (DBC)

n Wire Spooling Lines - Multi / Single Wires

n Wire Flattening Mills / Shaped Wire Mills

n TIG Wire Straightening Cutting Machines

n Welded Wire Mesh Lines For Mesh Rolls Or Mesh

TURNKEY PROJECTS

n Plants For Galvanized Wires – Hot Dipped and Electro coated (High Speed Galvanizing Line with Nitrogen / Pad Wiping)

n Plants For M.S., H.B. & Binding Wires

n Plants For High Carbon And Alloy Steel Wires (40mm to 0.20mm)

n Plants For Stainless Steel Wires

n Plants For Cold Ribbed Wires/Deformed Bars

n Plants For Tire Bead Wire (Bronzing Lines)

n Plants For Copper Coating and CO2 MIG / TIG / Saw Welding Wire

Intermediate Straight Line Wire Drawing Machine

Inverted Vertical Drawing Block

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Rigid Stranding Machines

Rigid Stranding Machines

Drum Twister Machines

High Speed Semi Automatic Core Rewinding Line

Taping Machines and Equipment

Rigid Armouring Machines

Rigid Armouring Machines

Heavy Duty Take up & Pay off stands

Rigid Armouring Machines

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WORLD CLASS EXTRUSION SYSTEMS

Supermac – Global Solution Provider in Extrusion

and

Process Technology along with IIOT Applications

Supermac Industries established in the year 1974 is a leader in manufacturing of high end systems and process technology for the wire & cable in Power and telecom sector and related Industries. The ISO 9001 and CE certified company specializes in offering customized and tailor made solutions to fulfil specific needs of the variety of customers all across the globe. With a highly skilled design team, with the best of manufacturing and highly talented commissioning team, trained experts in cable processes and technology , we offer design to process expertise to bring in the best product for you. Supermac has expertise providing on line commissioning from remote. Post commissioning customer service support is provided from both on site as wellasfromremote.Inourendeavortoconformtoindustry4.0norms,Supermachastakenstrongstridesforwardinimplementing severaldigitalinitiativesandcanprovideIIOTenabledextrusionlinessupportedbySiemensMindspheresoftware. The company has three established and running units near New Delhi and we are adding another unit under our expansion program.

The state-of-the art facilities are equipped with international and indigenous machinery to carry out the process of manufacturingasperthecustomer'srequirements.

Supermac has strategic partnership with German Company – M/S Scholz to cover CCV Lines, and Simpack USA for Coiling machinesandSolutions.

Supermac specialises in following areas:

Ÿ State of the art CCV Line with Scholz Vulcanization system for Power Cables up to 132 KV XLPE and 33 KV for Rubber.

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Ÿ Proven Triple Extrusion Line for SIOPLAS (XLPE) Cables

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Ÿ Cat 5.6 and 7 Lines

Ÿ FTTH drop cable lines

IIOT Screen

Ÿ Fluoropolymer – FEP, PTFE/ETFE Lines

Ÿ Loose tube/Secondary coating lines for fiber optics

Ÿ Extruders for variety of applications – up to 175 mm

Ÿ Cross-Head Single/Dual/Triple

Ÿ Haul-Off Caterpillar

Ÿ Capstan

Ÿ Take-up and pay-off of all types and sizes and as per requirement above 4.5 meters and 40 MT.

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Supermac CCV Line

PRATECH experience inspiring manufacturer with unified concept. The innovative twisting systems which feature the combination of modular and multi purpose production lines has resulted in its high acceptance all over the globe from the USA to Germany, from Russia to India, due to performance capabilities.

A REASON FOR INTELLIGENT INVESTMENT

With the extraordinary line design and quality production, Pratech lines provide incomparable savings in space, time and production costs making investment worthy. Unified concept seeks to build flexible, versatile, and comprehensive step-by-step investment. The wide product and cross-section range, speeds, gives a competitive edge and many other benefits with distinctive advantage to producer.

Tested Proven Approved ALL IN ONE

ALMOST A STANDALONE PLANT

ADVANTAGE OF INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING LINES

UNIFIED CONCEPT, which is built with the combinations of SINGLE & SINGLE STRANDER and SINGLE & DOUBLE STRANDER, manages to be a point of attraction with its feature that it can be integrated individually or separately into existing lines in production with its modular capability.

PRATECH manufactures highly efficient cable production lines that perform stranding, armoring, taping, and ınsulating operations for signal cables, energy cables, from the lowest cross-section to the highest cross-section cable. Pratech is the reliable and stable source of destination for the most efficient and stable lines.

EMPHASIS ON MAXIMUM PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY.

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Equipment compatible with production lines

Higher and Reliable Production Speeds

Patent Developments leading to lower production costs.

INDUSTRY TRENDS DRIVING INNOVATION

The cable companies have started investing in R&D enormously. From manufacturing technology-driven products to implementing industry 4.0, they are taking every step possible to be technologically advanced and compete with the international market.

Wire & cable is the

backbone of the muchhyped electrical and electronics industry. Much similar to the blood vessels of the human body, the wires and cables are the channels that transmit power and data, empowering today's civilized societies. The government's initiatives to boost the domestic manufacturing sector and infrastructure have paved the way for the wire & cable sector.

India's ambitious renewable energy target, expansion of power transmission & distribution, and increasing investments in real estate and transportation (roadways, metro, railways and airways) are some of the interesting developments that promise a bright future for the wire and cable industry.

Talking about the wire & cable as an important sector driving the growth, Mr. Bhushan Sawhney, – Executive President and Chief Business Officer

(Cables), Polycab says, “Due to rapid GDP and economic growth India will experience a power surge soon. The number of units consumed per capita has increased significantly, and it is expected to grow. The current government invests heavily in infrastructure development, including modern-era public utility facilities (airports, railway stations, etc.). These investments will recirculate, and India will soon see massive growth in private real estate and infrastructure construction. Several industrial corridors are being built. Industries will emerge as connectivity improves, industries will be set up, and residential projects for the working staff in those industries will begin in addition to the construction of commercial complexes, small businesses, recreational facilities, and other similar structures.”

“All these new developments will significantly increase the demand for

electrical commodities.

Manufacturers must brace themselves, expand their facilities, and strengthen the supply chain structure if they want to be an active part of this mega expansion. Apart from the huge demand for quantity, several new product types, like BMS cables, fire survival cables, and home automation solutions will be in high demand,” he added.

With technology becoming increasingly integrated, wires and cables are gaining more importance now than ever before. The applications of wires & cables have increased due to growing data centres and IT facilities ensuring secure and affordable connectivity. Moreover, the demand for next-gen gadgets and the rollout of 5G and 6G services are acting as catalysts for the ever-growing industry.

“Some of the major trends defining the growth in demand of the wire and cable industry are: meeting the demand in view of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), surge in EV charging products & accessories, and the rise of the export potential of the industry. Additionally, there will be a spurt in the demand for segments like railway cables, solar cables, amongst a few other segments to name,” says Mr. Ashish Mangal, Managing Director, Dynamic Cables Ltd.

Mr. Abhivandan Lodha, DirectorSales, Chandresh Cables Ltd. (AVOCAB) added, “The growing number of infrastructure development projects like the expansion of the metro railway network, the development & construction of airports, and various others. Notably, we are expecting to see a drastic rise in investments and spending from the government and the private sectors. These factors are playing a crucial role in bringing growth opportunities to the wire & cable industry.”

Government's Initiatives Creating Demand

With rapid urbanization; the low voltage market portrays dominance in the cable market; hence, cable companies are trying to bring innovative products into the building wire segment.

Talking about the development, Mr. Hemant Gadhave, Vice President –Business, Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Ltd. says “There are many prospects driving the growth of the Indian retail market for cables and wires, with the rise in housing demand being the most significant. The demand for residential spaces is continually increasing because of the government's 'Housing for All' plan, which is supported by a massive influx of investments and advantageous policies. A continual need for housing wires is also being created by the government's urban and rural electrification programmes, such as 'Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)' and '24x7 Power for All'. Other factors fueling the demand for housing include rapid urbanisation, an increase in nuclear households, and the simplicity of obtaining financing. These provide us with fantastic potential to grow our B2C sales in the house wires area.”

“Under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), capital expenditures are to be made in the key infrastructure sectors over FY 2020-25. There is a strong thrust on oil & gas projects, renewable power projects, tunnelling, and ventilation projects in highways, railways, and metro rail projects. Other factors favouring are the 100 percent electrification program for railways and the development of smart cities,” he added.

“As far as the demand in the power sector is concerned, the ambitious government-driven 'Power for All' program, coupled with other sectorial reforms, is driving the growth of the

power cables market segment,” said Mr. R. Sridharan, President & CEO, Birla Cable Ltd.

Along the similar lines, Mr. Vinay Rathi, Director, Gloster Cables Ltd. added, “Since India is a developing country with several projects for the further development of infrastructure, the market potential for the wire and cable industry looks more than promising. In fact, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (RAPDRP), and so on –are some of such initiatives. In addition, the upgradation of existing airports and new airports in Class B & C class cities, high-speed road & rail connectivity, renovations & upgradations of ports, and programs like 'Housing for All' & Smart Cities' projects are also some of the major driving factors. As per the Economist, the electrical manufacturing sector is growing at CAGR of 15-20 percent. Keeping all the factors in consideration, there is a huge potential for the electrical manufacturing sector.”

Mr. Parasmal Jain, Director, Fybros mentions digitalization and growing demand for energy efficiency as other factors determining the growth of the wire & cable sector. “The Indian government is focusing on modernizing the country's electricity grid through the use of smart grid technologies and digitalization. It is expected to drive demand for advanced electrical systems and equipment, including sensors, control systems, and communication networks,” said Mr. Jain, adding, “To meet the growing demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the government is promoting energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transportation. This will drive

INNOVATION IN FOCUS

demand for energy-efficient equipment, appliances and electric vehicles.”

India's infrastructure story remains incomplete without the mention of its ambitious renewable energy target. The country plans to have 500 GW of non-fossil-based power capacity by 2030 – a dream that can never be fulfilled without the immense contribution of the wire & cable sector.

Elaborating on the subject, Mr. Shashi Amin, CEO – Cable Solutions, APAR Industries Limited, says, “India is one of the emerging countries in recent times for generating solar energy. With favourable government policies and a conducive environment, India is gearing up to execute the world's most extensive renewable energy expansion plan. For a solar plant, cables play a pivotal role in interconnecting solar modules, combiner boxes, inverters, and other electrical components all the way to taking the generated power to the grid. In the last decade, India witnessed a sharp increase in demand for and technological advancement of modules, structures, inverters, and copper cables. But in this metamorphosis, the copper cables could not meet a few critical challenges besides ensuring lower transmission losses. Inspired and witnessing these needs, APAR Industries developed and launched a special photovoltaic (PV) solar cable that sustains the surge and other harmonic transitions during electrical power transmission. These surges occur at all levels between applications, like PV modules, inverters, inverters to end power distribution grids, etc.”

Impact of 5G on Cable Industry

The 5G revolution promises to have a mass impact across various sectors and change the lives of billions of people. Meanwhile, Bharat Net, touted to be the world's largest rural broadband connectivity program,

aims at connecting all the 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats (GP) across the country.

According to a recent report by Markets and Markets, the global fibre optics market size is estimated to be USD 4.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 8.2 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 10.9 percent from 2022 to 2027. The report further states that Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the fiber optics market during the forecast period. Various companies have put their efforts and deployed necessary resources in introducing innovative products from time to time depending on the requirements of the endusers in the industry.

Mr. R. Sridharan, President & CEO, Birla Cable Ltd. affirms, “In the telecom sector, the requirement for high-speed broadband applications is driving the demand for a variety of optical fibre cables. Moreover, the deployment of 5G mobile communication technologies is enabling exponential demand growth in the installation of the high-density optical fibre cable network.”

“Opening of markets after COVID-19, new residential constructions & commercial spaces will be some of the major growth drivers for 2023. 5G and 4G deployments will also give a push to the telecom hardware industry which has been in a state of slowdown for the past few years. A major share of investments is allocated by telecom operators in India to increase the coverage of 5G, which will trickle down to robust demand for all telecom products. Wireless and highbandwidth 5G also poses to cut into the market for copper networking which we are closely watching. Globally speaking, the world is looking at India as a reliable and alternative supply chain solution for various products. Thus, anyone who can capitalize on this wave will surely benefit,” adds Mr. Vipul Nagpal,

Founder and Managing Director, Orient Cables.

Innovation in the Workplace

It is interesting to see the innovations happening in the wire & cable industry. The cable companies have started investing in R&D enormously. From manufacturing technology-driven products to implementing Industry 4.0, they are taking every step possible to be technologically advanced and compete with the international market.

“With Industry 4.0 and digitalization increasing the load on machine networks, the network technology should be as functionally reliable and powerful as possible, with permanent network stability. Taking into consideration the increasing size and complexity of machine networks, the correct design and real-time monitoring of the network and the downstream evaluation of diagnostic data becomes a key focus for LAPP. Manufacturers including LAPP will also channel efforts towards integrating Industry 4.0 concepts such as smart supply chains into their operations and developing high-speed connectivity solutions. We are also targeting to pilot smart factories in different locations of LAPP,” said Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India.

As Industry 4.0 needs a digital workspace; wire & cable sector is witnessing interesting transformation. Today, innovation is not just limited to products and processes; but also an integral part of workplaces and laboratories.

“Our new corporate office inaugurated this year at IBC Knowledge Park, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru is a uniquely designed modern workspace which incorporates the hybrid model of working,” added Mr. Bateman.

RR Kabel: 1000 Crore Investment a Stepping Stone to Doubling Turnover

RR Kabel, India's leading Wire &

Cable manufacturer, is part of the electrical sector conglomerate RR Global. RR Kabel's philosophy is to offer Cabling Solutions, based on the needs of the customers and the applications. The conglomerate has a catalog of multifarious products, consisting of Wires & Cables, Busduct, Wiring Devices & Switchgear, LED Lighting, Fans including PMSM HVLS fans, Enameled & Magnetic Wires, Copper Tubes, Automated Multilevel Parking Systems and Consumer Durables. In an interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Shreegopal Kabra,Managing Director, RR Kabel, talks about the company's recent launches, industry challenges, large scale upcoming investments, financial growth strategies, focus on R&D and their Elecrama 2023 showcase.

New innovations and recent developments

We at RR Kabel are constantly emerging with new products that are globally significant, aimed at providing an environment of utmost safety. Having a strong R&D team with strength of over 50 people, our primary focus is on two areasdeveloping new products and continuously improving existing products. Our belief is that the future of our industry lies in innovation and effective R&D, which helps one to push boundaries and eliminate borders.

We believe that electrical safety is equally important alongside energy saving as 75 percent of all the fires around the world are electrical in

nature where major culprits are substandard Wires and Cables. The company's latest product launches consist of the Medium Voltage (MV) and High Tension (HT) cables. Medium voltage cables are easy to install cables, designed to be durable and long lasting. They are used by large electricity consumers, like industrial companies and large broadcasting towers. MV cables are also used in construction equipments like cranes for power supply. High Tension cables are used for transmission and distribution of power with a range over 1.1 kV. HT cables can endure high temperatures, provide high transmission and longer life. Recently, our team produced 1km single length of HT cable. The cable is 1km long, 3Core x 240 sq. mm. 33kV and weighs up to 11MT. RR Kabel is one of the few companies in India which have produced single length 1km wire. With the launch of HT cable manufacturing, RR Kabel is now a one-stop-shop for all electrical solutions and provides a state-of-theart electrical ecosystem under one roof to our customers.

In recent times, the only challenge the industry faces is the companies compromising on product quality. There are certain companies that are selling products under size, that is providing less than the promised amount, or below BIS (Bureau of Indian Standard) standard. To address this issue, we are in discussion with all the key stakeholders including the government, manufacturers, consultants, customers, contractors and media etc. We are bringing to their

Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director, RR Kabel

notice that 70% of the cable produced today is either under sized or below BIS standard, and we hope our awareness program will help in overcoming this issue.

Market expansion plans and defining trends in the year ahead

RR Kabel is a fully global company, with a good presence in India and internationally. We are the only company in India which is 100%

REACH (Registration Evaluation

Authorization of Chemical Substances) compliant as well as the only company in the world which has got 33 international approvals for a single factory. Our major market expansion goal is to further strengthen our presence across all the markets.

We are targeting to double our turnover in the next 3 years. Over the next 3 years, we will be investing INR 1000 crore for the expansion of the wire & cable manufacturing in Silvassa and Vadodara. With our company's credible brand image and our highest quality products, we are highly optimistic about achieving exponential growth and maintaining a topmost position in the electrical sector.

In the upcoming years, we feel the Wire & Cable market should grow at 12 to 15 percent, considering the previous investments made by the Government in the infrastructure sector. Additionally, in the recently announced Union Budget 2023-2024, the budget for the Prime Minister's Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been enhanced by 66 per cent to over Rs

79,000 crore. This large scale investment in the housing sector will also play a good role in the growth of wire & cable sector. Hence, we can expect a high growth rate for our sector for next 3 to 5 years.

Idea for participation at Elecrama 2023

It is always an incredible experience for us to attend Elecrama and meet dignitaries from around the globe and showcase our range of products. This time, we have got one of the biggest participations at Elecrama in this product category. For this year's exhibition, we will be showcasing our legacy at Elecrama. Attendees will also get to see RR Kabel's entire product range in our display. However, the theme of participation would be the company's legacy.

Polycab India: Infrastructure Growth to Propel the Growth of Electricals

Polycab India, the largest

manufacturer of wires and cables in India, has a diverse array of products including – wires, cables, fans, lighting & luminaries, switches and a range of other FMEG products. For the upcoming fiscal year, the Company plans to strengthen its connection with the consumers and manufacture technically advanced products in view of its broad goal of contributing towards the nation's development. During an interaction with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Bhushan Sawhney, – Executive President and Chief Business Officer (Cables), Polycab India Limited, apprises about the recent innovations, strategies for achieving further growth, market expansion plans, key market trends and their participation at Elecrama 2023.

New innovations and recent developments

At Polycab India Limited, product and process innovations have played a pivotal role in our journey of delivering excellence and staying ahead of the curve. A large team of magnificent NABL-accredited R&D and technical professionals support the manufacturing function through their expertise in the research process, design, performance, and project management, and they cater to evolving market requirements with superior quality products which minimize carbon footprints.

Polycab Green Wire is our flagship product spearheading our go-green initiative. These wires are extruded by a special Type C PVC. The insulation reduces heat losses and thus conserves a significant amount of energy.

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

Green Wire is free from any kind of hazardous chemicals and substances and thus is certified as RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH compliant. Moving a step ahead, we designed HFFR 04XZ wire (Halogen Free Flame Retardant).

Polycab has come up with a highspeed charging cable for EVs, suitable to withstand tremendous load and temperature, thus aiding a superfast charging of EVs.

Polycab is constantly growing and expanding. At some point, stagnation is against our virtue, and we strive to keep adding feathers to our cap. One of our recent endeavours was to add additional CCV lines to increase our manufacturing capability of cured cables to meet the growing demands of India. In addition, we are expanding our manufacturing infrastructure across the country to allow for faster turn-around times.

In our understanding, a company's most valuable asset is its employees; hence, hiring the best talent from the pool is an important aspect. The Company ensures that it hires the best talent from premier institutions like the IITs and IIMs, we train them and put their fresh minds to research and

development under equally talented and experienced leaders. To complement the capabilities of the workforce, the manufacturer provides them proper incubation with state-ofthe-art laboratories and equipment.

Market expansion plans and defining trends in the year ahead

A broad high-level goal for the upcoming financial year would be, to strengthen our connection with the customers and end-users, manufacturing more technologically advanced products and contributing towards the nation's development. Today, development has reached every part of India. Demand is increased and supply is following suit as a result, facility expansion will be considered. Due to rapid GDP and economic growth, India will experience a power surge soon. The number of units consumed per capita has increased significantly, and it is expected to grow. The current government invests heavily in infrastructure development, including modern-era public utility facilities (airports, railway stations, etc.). These investments will

recirculate, and India will soon see massive growth in private real estate and infrastructure construction. Several industrial corridors are being built and industries will emerge as connectivity improves. As industries will set up, residential projects for the working staff in those industries will begin in addition to the construction of commercial complexes, small businesses, recreational facilities, and other similar structures. All these new developments will significantly increase the demand for electrical commodities. Manufacturers must brace themselves, expand their facilities, and strengthen the supply chain structure if they want to be an active part of this mega expansion. Apart from the huge demand for quantity, several new product types, like BMS cables, fire survival cables, and home automation solutions will be in high demand.

Idea for participation at Elecrama 2023

ELECRAMA is India's largest event for the electrical industry, where Indian and international customers and key decision-makers come under one roof. We have been consistently participating in ELECRAMAs and each time it has provided us with a unique experience. As India's largest wires and cables manufacturer, our advanced and innovative product portfolio is ever-expanding and Elecrama gives us the right platform to showcase this to our current and potential customers. Therefore, it is a great platform for us to establish new business prospects and relationships.

This time, we'll be demonstrating our products from an industry viewpoint, and we've chosen eight distinct industries to do so. In addition to this, Polycab's entire range including –fans, lights & luminaries, switches, switchgears, pumps, solar, and home automation solution products will be showcased during the event.

APAR implementing Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma for Continuous Improvement

APAR Industries is gearing up

to tackle the biggest challenges of the 21st century, catering to the needs of the global energy sector through sustainable means. The company believes that with an innovation-first mindset, solutions that make anything possible can be found. APAR's mission is to design & manufacture building blocks for energy infrastructure, transportation & telecommunication sectors that contribute meaningfully to making this world more energy efficient, environmentally sustainable, and safer. In a conversation with Wire & Cable India magazine, Mr. Shashi Amin, CEO –Cable Solutions, APAR Industries Limited, talks about the new innovations, their advanced solutions in the wire & cable industry, market expansion strategies, and their participation at ELECRAMA 2023.

New innovations and recent developments

Since our inception every year we have been exploring all the strides to deliver innovative products that solve the real problems of our customers. Over the past two years, our cable solutions business has developed and introduced specialised OFC cables, tether cables, tactical cables, submarine pressure tight cables, and torpedo cables for defence and shipyards. We have achieved many UL approvals which have further strengthened our exports to the US markets.

Our flagship innovative light-duty cable – APAR Anushakti house wire,

powered by e-beam technology is now easily available for every household. This product is meltresistant, fire-retardant and offers 50 years of life. Along with wires, cables & harnesses for automotive, we are manufacturing and supplying a complete range of integrated harnesses for electric buses, 2 & 3electric vehicles (EV), EV chargers, solar jumpers and moulded harnesses with an inline fuse. With increasing requirements for quickto-install cable products and quality that outlasts, we are developing a complete range of cable harnesses for locomotives & railway coaches, earthing kits for rolling stock, PA system cable harnesses and many more.

APAR is the largest manufacturer of electron beam cables in India, with three e-beam accelerators (1.5 MeV, 2.5 MeV, and 3 MeV). We have recently commissioned a 2.5 MeV ebeam line, over and above the existing three e-beam facilities at our Khatalwada plant in Gujarat. Our cables factory is also commissioning 2 additional CCV lines. At APAR as an organization, we believe in continuous improvements and augmented journey with the implementation of Kaizen, and Lean Six Sigma programs across both our cable facilities in Umbergaon and Khatalwada in Gujarat. We have been investing in new technologies and methods to make our operations more efficient, minimize wastage, and improve our products and services.

As India's number 1 and largest cable manufacturer for renewables and

Mr. Shashi Amin, CEO – Cable Solutions, APAR Industries Limited

speciality cables, we have recently signed a JV with Clean Max Rudra Private Limited to establish and develop wind and solar hybrid power generation facilities in the state of Gujarat. This is another step towards building a net-zero future for India.

R&D is the bedrock of our organisation and is driven by our mission statement “To design & manufacture building blocks for energy infrastructure, transportation & telecommunication sectors that contribute meaningfully to make this world more energy efficient, environmentally sustainable and a safer place”. Backed by extensive R&D facilities and a strong research team, our range of cables is specially developed as import substitutes to “Make in India”. At the same time, we are always on the search for new global requirements, energy saving and sustainability. Solving real business problems for our customers and energy problems for the world we have become the leaders and have grown to be India's largest manufacturer of special application cables.

Market expansion plans and defining trends in the year ahead

“The Wire and Cable industry was about INR 58,000 crore in FY22 and

we expect it to grow at a CAGR of above 10%. APAR has been working diligently to create awareness of its innovative light-duty cable range (powered by e-beam technology) among all the stakeholders through BTL, ATL and digital routes. With over 18 UL approvals our e-beam cables are well accepted in the US market. We have also introduced a comprehensive range of applicationspecific wires and cables in more than 100 countries around the globe. Even after the accomplishment of 29% export cables business, India remains our home market where we deliver products of global standards. In 2023 we will continue to lead the innovation curve globally.

In present times, the customer seeks sustainability and sees value in products that are long-lasting, timesaving and affordable. To cope with these evolving expectations, at APAR we have developed a range of nextgeneration wire harnesses. We have pioneered expertise in designing, developing, manufacturing and supplying specialised wiring and wiring harness solutions for the EV industry. We are proud to be the 1st Indian cable manufacturer to enter the EV segment, geared up for meeting global standards.

India is one of the emerging

countries in recent times for generating solar energy. With favourable government policies and a conducive environment, India is gearing up to execute the world's most extensive renewable energy expansion plan. For a solar plant, cables play a pivotal role in interconnecting solar modules, combiner boxes, inverters, and other electrical components all the way to taking the generated power to the grid. In the last decade, India witnessed a sharp increase in demand for technological advancement of modules, structures, inverters, and copper cables. But in this metamorphosis, the copper cables could not meet a few critical challenges besides ensuring lower transmission losses.

Inspired and witnessing these needs, APAR Industries developed and launched a special photovoltaic (PV) solar cable that sustains the surge and other harmonic transitions during electrical power transmission. These surges occur at all levels between applications, like PV modules, inverters, inverters to end power distribution grids, etc.

Idea for participation at Elecrama 2023

ELECRAMA is known to bring together the complete spectrum of solutions that powers the planet. This gives us a perfect platform to establish ourselves in the mind of our customers as a 360° service provider in the space of power transmission and distribution. Senior experts from three of our key business segments (cables, conductors and speciality oils) will be present at stall no: H14 A2D1 (Hall 14) showcasing our future-facing services. At Elecrama, we will highlight sustainability and our continuous efforts towards a greener tomorrow. At the event, we are also going to reveal our newest business vertical “Telecom Solutions”.

STE is one of the biggest FRHC copper rods manufacturers in India with over 4 decades of scrap handling experience.

We have the technology of continuous copper rods which is supported by oxy fuel from Linde. We use this technology to process the raw materials and produce copper wire rods utilizing technologically efficient and environmentally friendly processes.

ABOUT US OUR AIM

We aim to provide flexible solutions to our partners in terms of products, delivery and all the parameters associated with the business to create a symbiotic and win-win situation for the client as well as for STE.

AT WE BUILD STE TRUST, WE ALSO SELL COPPER RODS

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Market expansion plans for 2023

M.P. Birla Group always puts in its efforts to cater to the diverse needs of not only the domestic market but also the requirements of various end-users in the global market. The exports of our innovative products and solutions are on the continuous rise on a yearon-year basis from all our M.P. Birla

Group Companies – Birla Cable Ltd., Vindhya Telelinks Ltd., and Universal Cables Ltd.

Now, the plan for 2023 is on the increasing trend catering to varied requirements to the vast customer segments in both domestic and global markets.

Defining trends driving growth & demand in the year ahead

In the telecom sector, the requirement for high-speed broadband

applications is driving the demand for a variety of optical fibre cables. Moreover, the deployment of 5G mobile communication technologies is enabling exponential demand growth in the installation of the high-density optical fibre cable network.

As far as the demand in the power sector is concerned, the ambitious government-driven 'Power for All' program, coupled with other sectorial reforms, is driving the growth of the power cables market segment.

Panasonic Life Solutions: Focusing on Distribution Network Expansion

Established in 1963, Panasonic

Life Solutions India Private Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. With a constantly expanding product range and growing market share, it is one of the leading manufacturers of electrical construction materials (ECM) with presence across India. The Company is aiming to strengthen its domestic market penetration in tier-II & sub-tier-II markets and expanding its presence in the international markets. Mr. Hemant Gadhave, Vice President – Business, Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Ltd., sheds light on the recent innovations, plans regarding market expansion, and key market trends, in an exclusive conversation with Wire & Cable India magazine.

New innovations and recent developments

Panasonic Life Solutions India is a market leader in electrical construction materials (ECM). Our goal is to offer products that prioritize safety and quality. This year, our mission is to provide better quality products and services despite the difficult market situation.

In the construction wire & cable industry, we are constantly developing new solutions for both residential and commercial structures. The advanced flame retardant, extra-flexible flame retardant, FireGuard FRLSH, higher size building wires, HFFR wires, and two core unsheathed cables are among the wires & cables we offer. On the industrial front, thereare flatand round versionsof themulti-coreseriesof cables. We provide telephone & switchboard cables, UTP 4Pair 6 LAN cables, co-axial cables, and CCTV cables as communication cables. The most recent product we've introduced in the house wire category is Copapro-FR, which has excellent flexibility, insulation resistance, and flame resistance. In addition to this, we are also planning to launch higher sizes in building wires and multi-core categories.

We adhere to the idea of continuous improvements and we're proud of our technical team's ongoing efforts to explore internal modifications. Through internal modifications, we've enhanced the quality and productivity of our production process. We're always striving to provide customers with more value for their money.

Mr. Hemant Gadhave, Vice President –Business, Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Ltd.

At Panasonic Life Solutions India, we emphasize technology and innovation. We are increasing our spending on R&D with a strong focus on the latest innovation trends including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), wherein interconnected devices are used in manufacturing and industrial settings. We are exploring opportunities to produce new products with existing machinery and also with the addition of new machines. We're looking for export opportunities which will help us to increase our international presence.

Marketexpansionplansfor2023

Currently, our products are offered on the domestic market in India as a whole. Our goal at Panasonic Life Solutions India is to quicken our market penetration and growth in tier-II and sub-tier-II markets. To grow our network in these markets and establish franchise-operated models, we intend to make significant investments in the retail and distribu-

tion sectors. Customers will be able to interact with our brand at these unique brand outlets, which will also serve as experience centres for them. Customers can be sure that the products they purchase will be of the highest calibre and most cutting-edge technology. With the rise of digitization, new digital communication channels are being developed, to maintain our link with stakeholders and the community at large. We are also focusing on our exports of electrical wires and communication wires. Furthermore, we are navigating and expanding into newer markets.

Defining trends driving growth & demand in the year ahead

There are many prospects driving the growth of the Indian retail market for cables and wires, with the rise in housing demand being the most significant. The demand for residential spaces is continually increasing because of the government's “Housing for All” plan, which is supported by a

massive influx of investments and advantageous policies. A continual need for housing wires is also being created by the government's urban and rural electrification programmes, such as “Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)” and “24x7 Power for All”. Other factors fueling the demand for housing include rapid urbanisation, an increase in nuclear households, and the simplicity of obtaining financing. These provide us with fantastic potential to grow our B2C sales in the house wires area.

Under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), capital expenditures are to be made in the key infrastructure sectors over FY 2020-25. There is a strong thrust on oil & gas projects, renewable power projects, tunnelling, and ventilation projects in highways, railways, and metro rail projects. Other factors favouring demand for wires & cables are the 100% electrification program for railways and the development of smart cities.

LAPP India: Aiming to Increase its Local Manufacturing

LAPP India, a wholly-owned

subsidiary of Germany-based LAPP started its operations in India in 1996. LAPP India is a leader in cable and connection technology and it provides power & control cables, data communication cables for ethernet and fieldbus technology, optical transmission systems, industrial connectors, glands, conduits, cable markers, tools, and accessories. In the past year, the Company has launched two new service points in India. With diligent focus towards innovations, the Company is investing in R&D for its Indian customers, aiming to increase its local manufacturing. In conversation with Wire & Cable India magazine, Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India, talks about new innovations, strategies for extending their market reach, and major trends in the wire & cable industry.

New innovations and recent developments

Earlier this year, we launched our latest product ETHERLINE® GUARD

in key markets globally, including India. The latest addition to LAPP's extensive industrial communication portfolio, ETHERLINE® GUARD is a stationary monitoring device that continuously monitors an Ethernet cable, detects a decline in performance and displays it with the cable status. Leveraging the power of preventive maintenance, this compact and easy-to-install device has proved to be essential in preventing potential system failures due to cable wear and tear and unplanned downtimes. Since our inception till date, innovation remains one of our key guiding principles. LAPP is constantly working towards identifying industry challenges and designing new products and solutions to tackle them.

Apart from ETHERLINE® GUARD, we have also recently launched the symmetrical PUR motor cable ÖLFLEX® SERVO FD zeroCM with an innovative cable design. It is particularly suitable for use in drag chains and impresses with increased

Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India

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With its presence for over 40 years in supply of machinery to the wire and cable sector the India-based Sarvasv Group has primarily been known to infuse its machinery with innovations so as to take care of a client's minutest needs. SARVASV with time has earned the reputation of being the most reliable supplier and partner for supply of machinery for Wire and Cable Manufacturing. It has manufacturing units that are equipped with the most sophisticated and modern machinery and equipments, which is complemented by highly qualified team of professionals who are always striving hard to improve on the already attained success. It has also been exporting its machines to various countries across the globe like Middle East, UAE, Bangladesh, Nepal, Iran, Africa, Europe andAustralia.

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In terms of capacity expansion, we have launched two new service points in India during the past year – in Pune, Maharashtra, and Baroda, Gujarat. Currently, LAPP has four service points and warehouses in India. By 2027, we are looking to triple our service points in the market.

LAPP's operations are centered on innovation. Along with constant engagement with our customers, we are also increasing our presence geographically to be closer to our customers. We encourage our teams to think creatively and collaborate to develop innovative products and solutions. We have established a dedicated R&D team in India to develop products to meet the local market requirements. We also inaugurated our third Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

(MANIT) in Bhopal, with the aim of partnering with young minds to innovate.

Our innovations and developments are not just limited to our products. Our new corporate office inaugurated this year at IBC Knowledge Park, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru is a uniquely designed modern workspace which incorporates the hybrid model of working. The office space is designed to fuel creativity and enable increased communication between departments, which we believe is the key to encouraging innovation and growth.

Marketexpansionplansfor2023

We target to become an INR 1700 crore company by 2027. Our growth strategy for the company in the coming years will be based on two major pillars – business growth and understanding customer requirements. We will be focusing our efforts on specific customer groups and exploring the avenue of opportunities offered by joint ventures. In 2023, we aim to continue setting industry benchmarks with our leading innovations and dedication to quality and unparalleled service. We will target our efforts on increasing retail presence and increasing the number of service points and warehouses across the country. Harnessing

solutions for the e-mobility sector will also be a key focus area in the coming year. ÖLFLEX® CONNECT and Industrial Communication will continue to remain major business priorities in LAPP's journey as a onestop solutions provider for all cable and connectivity requirements. We are heavily investing in R&D for our Indian customers, and we aim to increase manufacturing products locally – to continue providing products of global quality standards with local relevance.

Defining trends driving growth & demand in the year ahead

With Industry 4.0 and digitalisation increasing the load on machine networks, the network technology should be as functionally reliable and powerful as possible, with permanent network stability. Taking into consideration the increasing size and complexity of machine networks, the correct design and real-time monitoring of the network and the downstream evaluation of diagnostic data becomes a key focus for LAPP. Manufacturers including LAPP will also channel efforts towards integrating Industry 4.0 concepts such as smart supply chains into their operations and developing high-speed connectivity solutions. We are also targeting to pilot smart factories in different locations of LAPP.

India is currently LAPP's second largest market, performing with double-digit growth and strengthening across various industries and applications. We are focusing on expanding our reach through various touch points across India and scaling up our local manufacturing capacity to meet the growing business demands. While we already have a strong presence in textiles, machine tools, automotive, railway, infrastructure, and mining sectors; we're looking at adding more segments to our portfolio, such as EVs and pharmaceuticals.

Gloster Cables: Strategising to Enhance Global Market Presence

Incorporated in 1995, Gloster

Cables is regarded as one of the leading manufacturers and providers of cables for power utilities and several other sectors. The cable manufacturer has recently started exporting to Africa and is further exploring opportunities to tap newer markets in the near future. In an interaction with Wire & Cable India magazine, Mr. Vinay Rathi, Director, Gloster Cables Ltd., outlines the recent product-related developments, plans for scaling up their market presence, key demand trends in the wire & cable industry, and idea for participation at Elecrama 2023.

New innovations and recent developments

As regards our new innovations, Gloster Cables has recently added fire

survival (FS) cables, fire alarm cables, and solar cables in its product basket. Also, we've enhanced our manufacturing capacity for 33 kV UE-grade cables which will be introduced soon in the market. Two years ago, we had taken up the project of almost doubling up our production capacities. Recently, we've added an additional CCV line to fulfill the exponential market demand of HV cables which is due for implementation in various government-driven infrastructure development projects. In fact, we strive to continually upgrade our manufacturing facilities, production lines, along with augmenting the manufacturing capabilities.

With time, Gloster Cables has developed its repute for bringing toprate quality to the customers. This assertion can be attributed to a number of factors. Firstly, we have

Mr. Vinay Rathi, Director, Gloster Cables Ltd.

implemented stringent quality measures towards raw materials as well as finished products. We procure the raw materials only from top industry leaders who are known for their credibility. Our laboratory is also NABL-accredited. We perform inhouse tests and routine tests. Additionally, we diligently check each and every finished product before its dispatch.

Market expansion plans and defining trends in the year ahead

With regard to the domestic market, our focus is on expanding into newer geographical areas by recruiting manpower, dealers, stockiest, etc. At the same time, we've recently started exporting to a few countries in Africa. We are exploring further growth opportunities in several other markets

and looking forward to tap such growth markets.

Since India is a developing country with several projects for the further development of infrastructure, the market potential for the wire and cable industry looks more than promising. In fact, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (RAPDRP), and so on – are some of such initiatives. In addition, the upgradation of existing airports and new airports in Class B & C class cities, high-speed road & rail connectivity, renovations & upgradations of ports, and programs like 'Housing for All' & Smart Cities' projects are also some

of the major driving factors. As per the Economist, the electrical manufacturing sector is growing at CAGR of 15-20 percent. Keeping all the factors in consideration, there is a huge potential for the electrical manufacturing sector.

Idea for participation at Elecrama 2023

We are going to participate at the upcoming Elecrama 2023 – the flagship event of the Indian electrical & allied electronics industry. In fact, we've invited all of our dignified industry contacts as guests who belong to different industries such as – utilities, defence segment, and other end-users. We always participate in these kinds of events to enhance our reach to prospective clients to generate further awareness about our product range.

Chandresh Cables: Maintaining Focus on Exports

Chandresh Cables, started in

1986, is a leading manufacturer & supplier of a wide array of electrical wires and cables under the brand name of 'AVOCAB'. With their upcoming facility for EHV cables, the manufacturing capacity will be doubled up which will also enable them to fulfill the requirements of projects of higher value and larger scale. Moving ahead, the cable manufacturer seeks to maintain their core focus on expanding their market reach – domestically and globally. Mr. Abhivandan Lodha, DirectorSales, Chandresh Cables Ltd. (AVOCAB), outlines the recent product-related developments, plans for scaling up their market presence, key demand trends in the wire & cable industry, and his vision regarding his participation at Elecrama 2023, in an exclusive interaction with Wire & Cable India magazine.

New innovations and recent developments

In 2023, Chandresh Cables shall commence the production of a range of – 33kV & 66kV power cables. We've also initiated the manufacturing of aerial bunched cables, airport cables, and braided cables. With this, the product range will be thoroughly complete for all segments. Additionally, we've been looking forward to venturing into the manufacturing of rubber cables and marine cables.

Also, our state-of-the-art third manufacturing plant for EHV cables is going to be operational. As a result, the manufacturing capacity will be doubled and we will be able to cater to orders and projects of higher value. The manufacturing

facility, which is being developed in Gujarat, shall cater to the customers on a pan-India basis as well as for exports.

As a core policy, we consistently strive for the adoption of the latest industry practices. As a matter of fact, we've recently attained the TÜV Rheinland certification for ISO and our focus on new product development. We have a separate department that acts as an incubator for facilitating the adoption and implementation of innovative technologies and solutions.

Market expansion plans and defining trends in the year ahead

In our understanding, the Indian growth story continues to be on a rise and we foresee major revenue growth coming from our own country in the next five years. However, we are also going to maintain our focus on the export market. In particular, we are going to focus on the Middle East and Africa for new business opportunities. Some of the major demand trends which are going to drive the growth in the wire & cable industry are – the growth in the renewable sector, automobile segment, and data centres. Moreover, the growing number of infrastructure development projects like the expansion of the metro railway network, the development & construction of airports, and various others. Notably, we are expecting to see a drastic rise in investments and spending from the government and the private sectors. These factors are playing a crucial role in bringing growth opportunities to the wire & cable industry.

Mr. Abhivandan Lodha, Director-Sales, Chandresh Cables Ltd. (AVOCAB)

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Idea for participation at Elecrama 2023

Elecrama is truly a celebration of the electrical sector as a whole. The entire electrical fraternity gets together to showcase its enormous collective growth potential and represent our industry at large. In fact, we are quite looking forward to Elecrama which is going to take place after a long gap owing to COVID-19. We are participating with the fundamental idea to connect, share, and grow together with everyone.

Dynamic Cables: Leveraging on TechnologyLed Business Opportunities

Founded in 2007, Dynamic

Cables Ltd. has a diverse product portfolio comprising –LT, HT, EHVC, power control & instrumentation cables, flexible & industrial cables, solar cables, and railway signalling cables. Presently, the manufacturer is focussing upon investments in new manufacturing lines, ongoing technological upgradations, and the addition of testing equipment for MVCC/UL cables.

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Cables Ltd., describes the new innovations, strategies for extending their market reach, targets for investing in growth markets, key trends in the wire & cable industry, and idea for participation at Elecrama 2023.

New innovations and recent developments

We have developed a wide array of cables for a number of applications. Our constant endeavour and focus is on the expansion of segments like –

Mr. Ashish Mangal, Managing Director, Dynamic Cables Ltd.

LS/ZH/LH, fire-resistant, UVresistant, super flexible cables for battery, EV charging, power, and cable tray cables. Also, our consistent focus is on expanding the range of UL certified/compliant cables for UL markets, CPR compliant cables for exports, and MVCC and low sag/high temperature conductors.

In the recent past, Dynamic Cables has been focussing upon investments in new manufacturing lines, ongoing technological upgradations, and the addition of testing equipment for MVCC/UL cables. The Company has initiated and commissioned a new production line for MVCC conductors. Also, we have developed a new range

of insulation compounds. Cost optimization and implementation of Industry 4.0 in our manufacturing operations – are some of our ongoing and consistent focus areas.

With regard to sustainability, some of our recent achievements and milestones are – expansion of captive solar power, water positivity, sustainable procurement, zero waste to landfill, and a green office building.

Market expansion plans and defining trends in the year ahead

In line with our market expansion plans, we would like to keep on our ongoing development activities for developing products suitable for the US, European, and Indian markets. Besides, we are looking forward to working with foreign consultants for seeking advice on new technology-led business opportunities.

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Orient Cables: Steadily Upgrading and Innovating to Maintain an Edge

Orient Cables, started in 2002,

is a major manufacturer of a wide range of cables like –datacom cables, CCTV cables, coaxial cables, optical fibre cables, control cables, power cables, and instrumentation cables. Moving ahead, the Company would maintain its focus on utilizing its network expansion in India and overseas. Having undertaken the backward integration of the inhouse manufacturing of PVC compounds, Orient Cables strives to maintain its market positioning to keep up with the constantly evolving market dynamics. Mr. Vipul Nagpal, Founder and Managing Director, Orient Cables India (P) Ltd., outlines the recent developments, market presence plans and key growth trends in the wire & cable industry.

New innovations and recent developments

Adding new products and innovations is a constant endeavour at Orient Cables. We are always on the lookout for new opportunities to add to our product lines and increase our outreach to serve more customers. In the optical fibre space, we have added CPRI/spiral armoured cables in single and multimode fibre which are extensively used in 4G and 5G deployments. In copper cables, we have added fire alarm cables, AISG cables, and speaker cables. Also, we've added CAT-6a complying with the

latest horizontal performance specifications of ANSI/TIA 568.2-D including AXT, 28 AWG thin CAT-6, and a no-spline version of CAT-6.

We worked towards networking cable capacity enhancement in 2022. For next year, we are focussing more on the utilization of this expanded capacity in India and overseas. We've also done backward integration towards in-house manufacturing of PVC compounds which has resulted in improved quality and consistency of PVC. We have consolidated the production of one of our major product lines in one location, resulting in improved efficiency, and quality control.

Over the years, we've realized that to maintain an edge and to keep up with the constantly changing and demanding market, we need to keep innovations alive. A lot of effort goes into this direction in working with crossfunctional teams on how to improve the existing products and add new variants. A culture of appreciating and rewarding new innovations is actively created in our organization. It is evident with the results that we've been able to introduce several new products and improvements in 2022.

Marketexpansionplansfor2023

We believe that India is presently in a unique space globally – both for its robust internal demand and also as the world look for a China+1 alternative.

Mr. Vipul Nagpal, Founder and Managing Director, Orient Cables India (P) Ltd.

We plan to actively engage with existing and new customers to increase our reach and consolidate our relationships. We're also looking forward to allocating time and budgets for branding – in India and overseas by

means of digital and print media, and physical presence at trade fairs & expos. Moreover, we're actively working with several new customers in the telecom and IT sector for which we expect that the results will show in 2023.

Defining trends driving growth & demand in the year ahead

Opening of markets after COVID-19, new residential constructions & commercial spaces will be some of the major growth drivers for 2023. 5G and 4G deployments will also give a push to the telecom hardware industry which has been in a state of slowdown for the past few years. A major share of investments is allocated by telecom operators in India to increase the coverage of 5G, which will trickle down to robust demand for all telecom products. Wireless and highbandwidth 5G also poses to cut into the market for copper networking which we are closely watching. Globally speaking, the world is looking at India as a reliable and alternative supply chain solution for various products. Thus, anyone who can capitalize on this wave will surely benefit.

Fybros: Investing in R&D to Keep Pace with Emerging Technologies

Founded in 2012, Fybros comes

from the house of Kundan Cab, started in 1968 in a small shop in Chennai with a vision to create electrical products which bring an effective change to the lives of people. The company has expanded its presence to the northeastern region of India and launched smart stores in various parts of the country. In the coming times, Fybros aims to expand its reach to other parts of India as well as grow business in the overseas market. Mr. Parasmal Jain, Director, Fybros sheds light on the recent innovations, and plans regarding market expansion, and key market trends, in an exclusive conversation with Wire & Cable India magazine.

New innovations and recent developments

Fybros is a proficient brand of modern electrical goods in India; we construct a premium range of electrical products, which varies from switches & accessories, wires & cables, and lighting systems to switchgears.

In the wire & cable segment, we offer a variety of products, including domestic, communication & industrial cables which include FR, FRLSH, UFFR, ZHFR, XLPE, PVC, single & multicore, VIR, co-axial, telephone & switchboard, LT power control, computer & LAN networking, and CCTV Cables. All our products are BIS marked and have necessary certificates such as quality system certification, environmental system certification, safety system certification, STQC certification, European certification and DOT certification.

We already have a dedicated manufacturing plant for wires & cables in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Lately, we have

installed new machines for LT-Power Control cables, which will meet the increased demand for higher-capacity optical cables for quicker & reliable connectivity.

We have also invested in increasing our workforce in the R&D field to keep pace with emerging technologies and meet the standards of both Indian and international markets. Overall, strengthening the R&D department is vital for a company because it helps to ensure its longterm success by driving innovation, reducing costs, staying ahead of future trends, and building a solid reputation in the marketplace.

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Fybros considers innovation as one of the key pillars of growth. Therefore, we substantially invest in our R&D department to be in compliance with the industry standards and modernize our products. We allocate a larger budget for research and development to ensure that the company has the resources it needs to innovate and improve its products and services, focusing on our strategic areas combined with new technologies and digitalization. Our R&D Department identifies areas of technology and market trends that are most relevant to the company's goals and focuses on those areas. We undergo regular reviews and evaluations of the progress of R&D projects to ensure they align with the company's overall strategy and to make adjustments as needed.

Recently, we have expanded our presence to North East and launched a few Smart Galerie (Fybros smart stores) in various cities of India. Our goal is to establish our presence in every state of India by the end of 2023.

Mr. Parasmal Jain, Director, Fybros

With the government's emphasis on infrastructure development, we also anticipate active participation in B2G projects across India. We aim to achieve a target of INR 1000 crore revenue by the next financial year.

To establish our position in International countries, we have initiated exports to Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh, and we aim to expand our reach to other countries in the future.

Defining trends driving growth & demand in the year ahead

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Smart Grid and Digitalization: The Indian government is focusing on modernizing the country's electricity grid through the use of smart grid technologies and digitalization. It is expected to drive demand for advanced electrical systems and equipment, including sensors, control systems, and communication networks.

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Focus on rural electrification: The Indian government is also focusing on increasing access to electricity in rural areas, which will drive demand for electrical equipment and systems in these areas.

Growing demand for energy efficiency: To meet the growing demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the government is promoting energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transportation. This will drive demand for energy-efficient equipment, appliances and electric vehicles.

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Author: Mohamed Al Ahmedi, CEO, Ducab Metals Business

In early 2020, Ducab Group, one of

the UAE's largest manufacturing businesses, announced the consolidation of its metals operations to create a new subsidiary, Ducab Metals Business (DMB). This move created a dedicated business unit within the company, committed to supplying copper and aluminium solutions for the electrical supply chain.

DMB has a very strong foundation in Ducab Group, which is known internationally for its more than 40year-long legacy of delivering exemplary quality and service. The company aligns its backward supply chain with the Group's strong manufacturing base. The group's ethos is to take pride in its work and to deliver work that makes the group.

To do this, the group seeks to set the highest quality standards, utilise the expertise of a skilled workforce, and operate from technologically advanced facilities across the UAE. Through the dynamism of its strong capability to offer value-added products, Ducab is able to give its customers an advantage. Naturally, this is a priority, and so the company is continually focused on maintaining a strong supply chain and offering smarter solutions.

With the launch of DMB, Ducab aims to boost the future of the metal business, enabling the company to provide more focus and consistency in serving its global customers with best-in-class solutions. As a standalone company within the group, DMB is the largest metal manufactur-

ing company in the region and the only company in the region to provide both copper and aluminium solutions. The company has the capacity to produce 180,000 tonnes of copper rod per year, which is equivalent to USD 1 billion+ in sales value, and 50,000 tonnes per annum of aluminium rod and overhead conductor capacity, which is equivalent to USD 100 million in sales value. DMB has the capacity to design solutions that will be manufactured in Ducab's existing copper rod and aluminium factories, both of which are based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Around 95% of products are exported to more than 55 countries in the wider Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The DMB differentiation starts at the beginning of the

manufacturing process, where stateof-the-art technology and highly skilled workers create products of unparalleled quality. This is combined with exceptional feedstock, worldclass processes, and finished-product control. DMB works with recognised independent entities to test these

products in the company's pioneering laboratory. As a result, the products are certified by the world's leading metals and cables authorities, including the British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC).

In addition to this, DMB has one of the best technologies for copper manufacturing. The company's 8mm electrolytic touch pitch (ETP) copper rods are produced using CONTIROD technology, a continuous process involving melting, casting and rolling. The final result is a high-quality metallurgical structure, which is then coiled onto pallets and shrinkwrapped to avoid any damage during shipment. The highest level of purity makes it most suitable for qualityconscious cable and wire manufacturers based in India specially for their MV and HV cable applications.

DMB produces a full range of bunched copper wire products, tailormade to each customer's requirements, for use in building wires and cables, and customized flexible copper conductors with smaller wire sizes for added flexibility. These are used in the cable industry, in earthing applications and in transformer end connections. Tinned copper wire and conductors at 99%

purity find their application in special cable products offered to the nuclear, marine, and oil and gas industries while the bare copper wire is also used in Soudronic technology for the canmaking industry.

In terms of aluminium products, the company's EC-grade aluminium rods are 99.7% pure and the production complies with the most stringent requirements of ASTMB 233-97.

DMB's aluminium and aluminium alloy rods are used for cables, wires, and a variety of AAC, AAAC and ACSR overhead conductors supplied to global utilities for transmission purposes

For a consistent supply of aluminium, DMB has developed a solid, long-term partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest premium aluminium producer. Its DAC facility uses liquid aluminium, which is supplied at 760°C directly from EGA–this offers greater efficiency and sustainability for the manufacturing process. Ducab Group is very conscious of the need to be more sustainable in aspects of the business, and so environmentally friendly processes are used throughout all facilities.

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provider SACO AEI Polymers recently entered joint venture with Bihani Group to form SACO AEI Bihani Polymers Pvt. Ltd. The JV aims to create one of the largest HFFR / ZHFR manufacturing facilities in the world and expects to come up with two greenfield projects in the coming years. The Wire and Cable India team recently interviewed Mr. Sushil Bihani, Chairman, and Jaideep Bihani, Managing Director, Bihani Group, Mr. Luca Saggese, CEO, and Mr. Claudio Massimo Galli, Head of International Sales, SACO AEI Polymers to know more about their plans.

Wire & Cable India: Could you give us a glimpse of SACO AEI Polymers along with its product line and applications?

Luca Saggese: SACO AEI Polymers (Company) has developed expertise in reactive extrusion and flame retardant technologies and is today a premier manufacturer of grafted resins, masterbatches, compounds and additives for sale across all six continents. Headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the Company has three manufacturing sites located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Aurora, Ohio, and Sandwich,

Mr. Luca Saggese, CEO, SACO AEI Polymers

England. Focus on the markets it serves is brought forward via its six business units, Wire & Cable USMCA, Pipe & Emerging, Custom Solutions, Substrates, Additives, and International. Over time this has allowed the Company to reach leadership status in Moisture CrossLinkable XLPE compounds used for UL/CSA rated Low Voltage wire & cable insulations, and for NSF rated Pressure Pipes.

The Company's role in this value chain continues to be vital as its customers increasingly require reliable suppliers with quality products, in-depth application and regulatory knowledge, and the ability to quickly bring solutions to the market. The Company has developed solid long-term relationships with a well-recognized and diverse customer base who rely on the high quality product that is supported technically and delivered under short lead time (often same day shipping) conditions.

The manufactured product lines which are of interest by the Wire & Cable market include a variety of silane grafted cross-linkable polyethylenes (“XLPE”) resins based on EPR, LLDPE and HDPE paired with application specific Catalyst Masterbatches (Non-FR, Halogenated FR and Halogen-Free FR) and, a complete range of thermoplastic jacketing compounds ranging from HFFR, CPEs and TPUs. It's reactive extrusion capabilities have allowed expansion into Maleic-Anhydride grafted additives for impact modification of Nylons and Polyesters as well as Coupling Agents for WPC, PE and PP compounds. These additives are relevant for companies that have a focus on in-house compounding.

WCI: Can you please elaborate on your manufacturing facilities and the capabilities you have globally?

LS: Headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the Company has three manufacturing sites located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Aurora, Ohio; and Sandwich, England. Each site is equipped with state of the art compounding and laboratory equipment. We pride ourselves on the ability to produce our products at multiple locations, essentially de-risking a customer's supply chain. In addition, we continue to expand our warehousing capabilities, which enable SACO to deliver 90% of our portfolio from stock. SACO supports its customers with a global technical team, which is equipped to support customers through product launches, process optimization, regulatory questions and application development. We are accessible via phone, video call, email, social media and website, every day of the year, globally.

WCI: As SACO AEI Polymers enters in JV with Bihani; could you please brief us on this strategic partnership? What kind of synergies do you foresee after the incorporation of SACO AEI Bihani Polymers Pvt. Ltd.?

Sushil Bihani: The joint venture is not based on a relationship that is working on experimentation; rather both parties have been in the Indian market for over a decade. With the help of SACO

AEI, the Bihani Group has been able to bring halogen-free compounds to India and its neighboring countries. Today, Bihani's commercial coverage extends to over 20 countries. This reach, combined with SACO's global footprint, and detailed knowledge of customer requirements, gives SACO AEI Bihani (SAB) a real jump in servicing the customers here in India. We expect serious work on the enhancement of formulations to meet the changing customer requirements, therefore we have equipped the JV accordingly.

SACO AEI is known for its quality, reliability, innovation and longevity in the Wire & Cable industry. SAB has adopted these best practices and applied the best technology in the state-of-art machines that are being deployed. SAB plans to 'Make in India, Make for India and Make for the World'.

“The joint venture would be a key strategic asset to both SACO AEI and the Bihani Group. SACO AEI Polymers has been a pioneer in cross-linking and grafting methods.”

SACO AEI Polymers has been churning out its product for over two decades now. Some of these products are now made in India and sold to select customers. With the incorporation of SACO AEI Bihani, the AEI Compounds business would shift to SAB making it a revenue positive Company from the first year. It is a matter of great pride that we are in a position to invest in state-of-theart technologies in India. We are expecting that in the next twothree quarters, we would be running the additional capacities in our current site at Bhiwadi. We are expecting two greenfield projects in the next 18 to 24 months.

have taken the core competencies of SACO AEI and developed many grades that were specifically suitable for the Indian market and could run on the localized machinery and equipment. Many of our thermoplastic grades have been flagship products.

Jaideep Bihani: The joint venture would be a key strategic asset to both SACO AEI and the Bihani Group. SACO AEI Polymers has been a pioneer in cross-linking and grafting methods. In India, we are trying to create this competitive edge in thermosets as well as thermoplastics. We would be integrating these technologies, which have been there for over half a century, and products that have been in service for over three to four decades with standardization, good customer response, and reliability over the period of time. We

Luca Saggese: We have had a relationship with the Bihani group for almost a decade. They became our partners when we wanted to foray into India and the neighboring countries. That relationship blossomed over the years and created an opportunity for this joint venture, where we plan to integrate our technology and R&D efforts to develop and deliver the next-generation Wire & Cable products. We are starting with halogen-free thermoplastics in the market, and then we're going to move into the thermoset segment. Our manufacturing teams plan to work together to develop improved and enhanced products specifically for the Indian and neighboring markets. I am very optimistic about this collaboration.

Claudio Massimo Galli: The strategy behind this joint venture is not just to sell our product in India, but also to understand our customers in a better way. We are pretty

known in the Indian market, but establishing our brand here can give us an opportunity to know what our customers would like to have in the future and develop a product accordingly with our knowledge and experience.

WCI: What are your views on the Indian wire and cable market?

LS: I find a tremendous opportunity for our business in India. The customers here are technically sound. They have invested in stateof-the-art equipment and laboratories for testing their own products as well as the compounds. They have a very global view of how they can grow their businesses. And I think it's their global view that makes us an ideal partner for wire and cable customers in India. The Indian government has launched various schemes to boost infrastructure, internet connectivity, electricity supply, and clean energy transition and we provide solutions in all these segments.

We are expecting two greenfield projects in the next 18 to 24 months.

JB: Wire & cable acts as a nervous system of any structure. Talking about the kind of growth the world is looking at, in a recessionary phase, ours is the only country that is extremely promising. When it comes to specific products such as halogen-free, these products have been there in service for over 20 to 30 years. As new building construction technologies are coming in, there is more emphasis on fire safety. Halogen-free is the product, which is the need of the hour; however, halogen-free has its own set of issues. And these issues can be addressed only through the very specified and specific manufacturing process. We have understood this over time. We are going to offer products consistently over a period of long time. The fire safety regulations have become very tight. HFFR has a tendency not to emit smoke. The application of such products is only going to help contribute to public safety. Over the period of time, we hope to see the shift of building wire from PVC to HFFR.

WCI: Where do you see SAB five years down the line?

LS: It is important to us that our customers trust us not only with their current orders but also with their future needs. Within the next five years, SAB will be a world class manufacturing site, producing state of the art products, with a customer centric and quick go to market product development team. We plan to launch a center of excellence in India to develop the next-gen halogen-free compounds. We expect to be a customer's preferred supplier and we will continue to invest to make sure it is so.

WCI: What are the key strengths of the company that helps you stay ahead of your competitors?

LS: We have the ability to develop high-quality products that meet the new standards using a combination of unique materials and compounding know-how. When customers see an opportunity, they want to get the solution quickly; we give our customers the advantage to be the first entrant in new markets. In

addition to that, our service model relies on having the right product in inventory at all times. In the last few years, the pandemic has really tested this model with supply shortages and demand spikes. Stocking products locally, for quick delivery has been and will remain a key advantage.

WCI: What future do you foresee for cross-linking polymers?

LS: It is important to understand why cross-linked products are needed in the wire & cable sector. The desire to drive more energy through the metal conductors generates heats. This heat typically melts standard thermoplastic insulation, and that's the primary reason why cross-linked polymers are important. They don't melt off the wire and keep everyone safe. Further, cross-linked polymers are much tougher than standard thermoplastics. This enhanced toughness and chemical resistance make cross-linked products the right solution for environments where safety is a priority. The market for these products has been growing steadily, as the electricity is being demanded in every corner of the world. Therefore, I expect continued growth for decades to come.

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Established in 1971, Group Nirmal has a diverse

product range and capabilities for the manufacturing of GI wires, aluminum conductors, steel pipes, hot rolled products, and construction steel. The group has recently celebrated the completion of being in business for 50 years, which is a remarkable milestone. In an interview with Wire & Cable India, Mr. Nirmal Saraf, President, Steel Wire Manufacturers' Association of India (SWMAI) and Managing Director, Nirmal Wires (P) Ltd. – Group Nirmal, talks about the scenario of the steel wire industry, some pertinent challenges, and his message tothefellowindustryplayers.

Wire & Cable India: Share your views on the steel wire sector.

Nirmal Saraf: The steel wire sector is going through a difficult time because steel prices across the world are dropping and they have dropped to a level where the international FOB prices are currently about a hundred dollars per tonne lower than the Indian prices. This is majorly because of the difficulty in importing – the double whammy of the mandatory BIS and the import duty makes importing almost next to impossible or very difficult. Indian manufacturers have kept their prices much above internationalprices.

The export markets had opened up for India in the postpandemic period as the world was looking towards India as a supplier. However, presently, duetothe highpricesof steel in India, the international markets again are being drawn towards China. Although China is also still going through a bad situation due to the impact of the pandemic, the local demand is low and the export share is still higher than the former. The Southeast nations are exporting products like wire rods in a big way. Moreover, they are quite focused on downstream products like wires, which are affecting the export share of the Indian market. Thus, the Indian wire

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Mr. Nirmal Saraf, President, Steel Wire Manufacturers' Association of India (SWMAI) and Managing Director, Nirmal Wires (P) Ltd. – Group Nirmal

manufacturing industry is in a difficult situation. The major problems are of raw material security and prices of the raw materials.

WCI: Shed some light on the growth potential of the Indian steel wire sector. Also, talk about the major challenges in the sector.

NS: First of all, I would like to talk about the potential of the Indian steel wire segment. We have observed a surge in international buyerslookingtobuild long-termpartnerships with Indian companies. This is a very encouraging change. However, as might beexpected, nobodywould be inclined to pay higherprices. Inaddition tothepricepoints, anotherkey challenge is meeting therequirements forsuperlativequality and services. The Indian steel wire industry will have to gear uptobeingmorequality-oriented.

Another importantaspect is thecostentailed in the process of converting the wire rods into wires. The Indian wire manufacturing industry is one of the finest globally. Our products are comparable with the products manufactured by leading players in China in terms of cost and quality. We can perform even better than China in this regard. Having said that, there will be a need to procure raw materials at international FOB prices to be able to compete with China and other manufacturing hubs. In fact, it is not the wire

industry which is non-competitive with regard to cost but the higher prices determined by the steel industry create inconveniences.

WCI: What are the industry's expectations from the government in the creation of an ecosystem that could enable the industry to become more competitive?

NS: What is required is that, for any business which is exporting any wire or wire product from the country, the prices of the raw materials should be made available at international FOB prices. What could be the mechanism to be put into place? I don't discern myself to be competent to recommend any sure-shot mechanism which will work. It's very simple. The wire manufacturing industry wishes for a level-playing field which can be achieved only if the mentioned parameter is fulfilled. It will also facilitate the growth intheexportsofwiresandwireproducts.

WCI: What will be your message for your fellow industry players and manufacturers to deal with the present challenges?

NS: Undoubtedly, the Indianwire industrycannotutilizethe full capacity of the wires domestically, which exists. Thus, there is a certain need to increase the export share of the industry. Though it is not implied thattheentirespectrumof industry players should export, it holds true for those niche playerswhofocusonservicecapabilitiesand productquality. Suchplayersshould focusonincreasing theirexportshare. In general, the profit margins are dismally low and it's very difficult foreveryone to survive. If things continue like this, I foreseeashake-outhappening.

Thus, it also means that we have to build up our product quality, enhancecustomerservices, and be morecompetitive in manufacturing which is economical orcost-efficient. This will be better for the customers as well as for the respective industry players in terms of services, and quality, which will bring in different opportunities to explore newer markets. That'sthewaytogo!

WCI: How can cost optimization be attained in the industry?

NS: With respect to my outlook on cost-efficiency, I would like to emphasize the importance of advanced technologies and integrationof automation in theprocesseswhich help in achieving cost-efficiency, reducing rejects, and enhancing product quality. These should be the fundamental transformations.

In today's day and age, in order to ensure excellent services, businesses need to keep pace with the technologies and digitalize theiroperations. This is definitely needed toachieve optimumcustomersatisfaction. If therequiredservicescan be on a real-time basis, it will further enhance customer delight. Thus, technology, both in terms of manufacturing operations andservicesisofparamountimportance.

CTC Global: Catering to the Advanced Conductor Needs of Power Utilities

California-headquartered CTC Global manufac-

tures ACCC® – proven to be the world's most efficient and high-capacity transmission conductor. It deploys advanced technologies that power utilities, around the world, could use to improve their efficiency, capacity, reliability, and resiliency. The presence of CTC in India dates back over a decade and has extended a substantial footprint, spanning 22 states and 2 UTs. Wire & Cable India interviewed Mr. Hitesh Mundhada, Vice President – South Asia, wherein he presents a detailed outline of their footprint in the country, the role of ACCC® Conductor in strengthening the power grid, details about the Conductor Comparison program, and views on the Indian market.

Wire & Cable India: In India, CTC Global has a massive footprint that extends across the geography; tell us about your number of installations and the associated length of transmission lines.

Hitesh Mundhada: CTC Global and our designated manufacturing partners have been catering to the Indian market for more than a decade now. In fact, our manufacturing partners – Sterlite Power, APAR Industries, and Gupta Power – have supplied well over 15,000 km of ACCC® Conductorat morethan 200 installations, spanning 22 states and2UTsinthecountry.

WCI: To date, CTC Global has delivered to over 1100 project sites in 60+ countries; kindly define the factors playing a significant role in the company's remarkable growth in the power sector.

HM: With increasing demand from all consumer segments, utilities are now trying to explore technologies that can help offer reliable, 24x7 power supplies with minimum impact on the environment. ACCC® Conductor developed by CTC Global isaproventechnologythatofferstwicethecapacityof conventional all-aluminium or steel-reinforced conductors with far less thermal sag. ACCC® Conductor runs cooler and more efficiently than any other conductor type of the same diameter and weight. Line losses are decreased under any

Mr. Hitesh Mundhada, Vice President – South Asia

operatingcondition–freeingupgenerationcapacityassetsto servegrowingdemandwhilereducingemissions.

As we know 'Energy Saved Is Energy Produced'! Also, our conductors have the capacity to carry double power compared to conventional ACSR conductors and can be used in reconductoring generally without any need for structure replacement.Thetechnologyishelpingresolveissuessuchas RoW and associated environmental impacts. Our growth hence is supported by the open approach of the utilities which are welcoming quality, efficiency and reliability over upfront “per meter” cost which are helping them and consumersinthelongrun.

WCI: Earlier this year, the Company launched its fourth ACCC® Core – composite fiber core manufacturing and testing facility in Paraguay; are there any plans to consider any Asian manufacturing location?

HM: In our understanding, the South Asian market has tremendous potential in the power sector on the account of high private-public investments, increasing urbanization, industrialization,andgrowingconsumerenergyneeds. India especially looks like a promising market from where we have received significant demand in the past as well. The country definitely remains high on our priority and at an appropriate time,wewilltakethedecisionof localmanufacturing.

WCI: Please enlighten us about the Conductor Comparison program (CCP™), which enables system planners and engineers to compare a range of aspects of conductors.

HM: CCP™ is a free online software program that helps compare and select conductors best suited for specific projects. CCP™ is designed to help system planners and engineers compare theampacity, line losses, thermal and ice load sag, and economic and environmental aspects of nearly anyconductortypeandsize.TheCCPprogramhasadatabase of more than 1,200 conductor types and sizes and is regularly updated. It will not only enable the user to compare several conductors simultaneously from an extensive conductor library but also provides line loss and emission reduction outputs which can be shared with their team members focusedonsustainabilityandfinancialgoals.

One can simply use this program on the official website of CTC Global. The program is completely free for all guest registers.Also,ourengineersareavailabletoofferanysupport required for thequestions the user has and areavailablewith 24x7supportforallglobalusers.

WCI: What are the key strategies of the Company to serve the advanced conductor needs of power utilities around the world?

HM: As demand for clean, affordable and reliable electricity continues to grow, CTC Global recognizes the importance of building a modern electric power grid. The use of 100-year-

old technologywill notserveutilityorconsumerneeds in the future. CTCGlobal ishighlycommittedtocontinuallyraising theperformancebarforoverheadconductorsandservingour manufacturing partners and utilities with the highestperforming and most reliable products and services. We are proud to lead the way and pleased to be able to continually shareourvastexperienceandexpertise.

We have been working with policymakers, regulators, and international development banks to support our utility customers, worldwide. We are alsogrowing our manufacturing partner relationships and internal capabilities while expanding our manufacturing presence and advancing conductor technology. Finally, we continue to grow our highlyexperienced fieldserviceteamtosupportongoingand upcominginstallationsforourcustomers.

WCI: In South Asia, India is regarded to be CTC Global's major market; what is your outlook on opportunities in the Indian market?

HM: The success of any economy depends directly and indirectly on the power sector. The Indian power system has witnessed phenomenal expansion over the last few decades. It has become the third-largest consumerof electricity in the world due to high investments in the industrial, commercial, andagriculturalsectors.ThePowerMinisterof Indiarecently remarked that the country's power demand is expected to doubleby2030.

Further, India is aiming for a non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity of 500 GW by 2030. This will require connecting the areas with high RE potential to ISTS (Inter–State Transmission System) so that the power generated could beevacuated tothe load centres. Thus, huge capital investment will be needed to help India achieve its energy transition trajectory and 'high-performance conductors' like ACCC® is very likely to continue helping utilities contributetothesenationalgoals.

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SWMAI Elects New Office Bearers

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The national body of the steel wire and wire rope industry

in India, Steel Wire Manufacturers Association of India (SWMAI), organized its AGM on 11 January 2023. Established in 1968, SWMAI is consulted by the government and steel producers on issues pertaining to the industry. Mr. Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Groupofcompanieswasinvitedasthechiefguest.

During the event, Mr. Sidharth Agrawal, Managing Director, Systematic Group was elected as the Chairman of the association and Mr. Ajay Vedmutha, Managing Director of Bedmutha Industries Ltd. was elected as the Vice Chairman. In his speech, Mr. Sidharth Agrawal, the new SWMAI chairman, says, “Acompany is larger than a particular person. Similarly, the power of an association is much larger than that of any individual company. I urge every member to use this powertomakeanimpactontheprogressofournation.”

The discussion was moderated by Mr. Mahesh Poddar, Chairman,MikiWireWorksPrivateLimitedwhoisalsoformer MP Rajya Sabha – Jharkhand. Mr. Poddar congratulated the newofficebearersandwelcomedtheboardmembers.

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Allied Engineering Works Sets Up Greenfield Plant for its Cable Business

Allied Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd. (AEW) is one of

theleadingmanufacturersandsuppliersofcables& wires, energy meters and smart grid solutions. The companyissaidtohavearobustinfrastructurewithstate-ofthe-art fully-equipped manufacturing and testing facilities. With a pan-India presence, Allied Engineering Works supplies goods to a wide spectrum of industries and organizationsensuringqualityandquantity.Inaninteractionwith Wire & Cable India, Mr. Ashutosh Goel, Director, Allied Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd. shares journey, product portfolio,andbusinessroadmapofthecompany.

Wire & Cable India: Could you present a brief overview of Allied Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd. (AEW) along with its key milestones?

Ashutosh Goel: Established in 1988 by Mr. RP Goel, Allied Engineering Works has been manufacturing cables and meterssince2006and 2001 respectively. Today,wehavethree plants in Delhi. The new plant, where the cable business has justbeenshifted, isagreenfieldplantthatstarted in2020.We areproducing acompleterangeof LTpower& control cables, signaling cables, welding cables, solarcables and otherwires &cables.WehavealltherequisiteBIScertificationsavailable. Our lab is NABLcertified. Wealso have IATF certification for automotive cables. Currently, we are supplying pan-India to all the major distribution utilities, transmission and generation utilities. Apart from that, we are RDSO-approved bulk suppliersof signalingcables.Wesupplyourautomotivewires and wiring harness to major automotive OEMs like Minda IndustriesandMothersonSumiSystems.

WCI: Please shed some light on your product portfolio specifically for the wire & cable sector, USPs, market footprint and clientele.

AG: We manufacture wide range of LT cables like Power & Control, AB Cables, Specialty Cables etc. Our niche remains within the mobility sectorwherein we supply to railways and

In the new backward integrated plant, we have all kinds of wire drawing units, best-of-class extruders and the latest equipment in place…We can process almost 8-10 tonnes of copper into fine wire every day.

Mr. Ashutosh Goel, Director, Allied Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.

automotive and are working very closely with avionic sector where we are working with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). We are manufacturing high performance battery cables, wiring harness and wire assemblies, specialty cables like sensor cables, anti-capillary wires, and actuator assemblies. We are producing a lot of innovative high reliability products for import substitution. We have in-house DSIR-recognized R&D center for product development for bringing innovative solutions to meet and exceedourclient'srequirements.

Within Power Sector, we are working with all the major government utilities and PSUs like NTPC, Powergrid, EESL, MECONetcand lotof prestigiousEPCplayerslikeL&T, Bajaj, Techno,GMR,Jaksontonameafew.

WCI: Describe the infrastructure and machinery installed at your facility. How do you go the extra mile to ensure the quality in your products?

AG: We have a completely backward integrated plant having all the state-of-the-art equipment. We have rod breakdown, 16 wires multi-wire drawing machine and bunchers from Niehoff, Germany. We also have best-of-class extruders from Supermac and other equipment like anti-torsion laying etc. We have the latest equipment in place so we can process almost8-10tonnesof copperintofinewireeveryday.Wehave a very solid infrastructure to cater to any product mix and volumemix.

Product quality is a virtue of three major elements - man, machine and material. The machines which we have put are thebest-of-classsowecanachieveanykindof accuraciesand any kind of product specification which is critical. The manpower available with us is experienced from IIT KharagpurandIITDelhi.Weemployalmost600peopleanda hundred engineers in our company. There is an adequate depth in the manpower in termsof experienceand exposure. As faras materials are concerned, we are buying them from a very reputable pool of vendors. We purchase polymers from reputed manufacturers like Shriram, KLJ and Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd. (presently known as Ddev Plastiks Industries). We buy copper and aluminium from Hindalco, Nalcoand followthestandard QAP. This is howwe have been abletodelivertherightproductquality.

Cable is a very competitive product. One has to walk a tightrope for the right product quality and pricing. We have been able to achieve it for almost 15 years now. And, we are veryparticularaboutmakingperfectproductinthemarket.

WCI: What have you been doing to foster innovation and R&D at your workplace? Is there any new product you are going to introduce in near future?

AG: With R&D, we are introducing newer processes into manufacturing and combining them with the conventional processes by which we are able to deliver a unique product.

We haveadded vertical molding along withourconventional extrusion processes. Thereby, we are able to deliver certain assemblies using ultrasonic welding, which were previously done through the soldering process or crimping process. We are using innovative processes by which product performance and longevity have enhanced significantly. We have also mixed a lot of materials and tried new materials and applications by which we are able to provide a large application to the same product whereby we are able to deliver into moresectorsandmoreutilities.

Thereareafewfocussectorslikeelectricvehicleandmobility. We are manufacturing a lot of products that caters to either the safety part of the EV such as sensor cables and anticapillarywiresorperformancelikechargingcablesetc. There is a big shift in automotive sector and we want to lead that changewithinnovationandefficiency.Aswegoalong,wewill try to stay ahead of market requirements and keep developingproductsaccordingly.

WCI: A few years ago, AEW set up an advanced facility with collaborative funding from the Ministry of Heavy Industry. Tell us more about the project.

AG: The project with the Ministry of Heavy Industries was targeted for engineering the latest technologies in cable manufacturing. It was done with the objective of import substitution for specialty cables. We have been able to achieve success in developing such products for automotive and power sector. Our initiatives are targeted for developmentof high-performancehighreliabilityproducts.

WCI: Kindly elaborate on some of the industry 4.0 initiatives taken by your company.

AG: The types of equipment we have are fully automatic PLC driven. We have initiated an automated MIS system having comprehensive dashboard on production land scape of the factory. We can monitor our inventory, production, equipment health and energy using ouradvanced MIS system. We ensure that the energy consumed per unit of the cable is constantly reduced by which we can achieve both price reduction and delivery of energy efficiency in the manufacturing process. By installing new equipment and integrating it on a common platform using automation, we have been abletoachievethat.

WCI: Moving ahead, what is your business roadmap?

AG: We are always pursuing quality over quantity and so we target only with sustainable approach. In the last year, we havenotseenanygrowthbecauseof theCOVID-19pandemic and the market situation, but this year due to various government schemes like RDSS and our intervention into new sector and innovative products, we project about 50% growth in our revenue in the cable segment. Furtherwe shall beableto25-30%year-on-yeargrowth becauseof ourcurrent initiatives.

WCI: Share your outlook on the wire & cable sector. What kind of market trends do you expect in the coming year?

AG: We definitely believe that there is a major shift in the client's perspective towards the wire & cable segment. Today, there is an increased requirement for quality and performance. I believe that the wire & cable industry would have to address that and, gear up to achieve the ever-increasing aspirations of the customers in those terms. While I believe that sectors like solar, EV and battery storage are going to completely change the landscape of energy generation and consumption and the wire & cable industry has a huge opportunity, it depends on us how we make the most of it by delivering quality products.

There would always be challenges pertaining to market conditions and policy framework. In India, we have a welldefined product specification and a fairly diversified vendor or equipment ecosystem available. We all have to ensure that we are able to collectively reach out to the market to deliver high quality standards with international benchmark. AtAllied Engineering Works, westrivetocarve our niche with our spirit of delivering quality and performance.

WCI:Anythingelsethatyouwishtoaddtotheinteraction?

AG: We would like to touch upon the associated product, which is our smart metering domain. We believe that by the advent of smart metering in the market, the whole power distribution sector would see a complete makeover. With smart metering, thewholepowersectorwould undergo huge transformation and thereby even the wire & cable sector would see a lot of requirements for new types of products. There is no better time to make our best contribution to createworldclassinfrastructureforIndia.

AEW'sClientele:

Ÿ Ministryof HeavyIndustries

Ÿ DRDO/HAL

Ÿ Railways-RDSO

Ÿ NTPC

Ÿ Powergrid

Ÿ DistributionUtilities

Ÿ MindaIndustries

Ÿ MothersonSumiSystems

Ÿ L&TLtd.

Ÿ Bajaj

Ÿ TechnoElectric

Ÿ Jakson

Ÿ GMRGroup

JMW India Eyes Turnover of INR 2000 Crore; Plans to Introduce IPO Soon

MW India Private Limited is a

manufacturer and supplier of copper & copper products. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan the company produces a wide range of products including oxygen free copper rod, copper wire, bus bars, strips, Signaling cables, and insulated conductors. In the future, JMW India has plans to launch an IPO and utilize those funds to put up a HT cable manufacturing unit. Wire & Cable India recently interacted with Mr. Manoj Kumar Jain, Director, JMW India Private Limited to know more about the company's recent developments and business roadmap.

Wire & Cable India: To start our interaction, could you please give us a glimpse of the business story of JMW India and the significant milestones so far?

Manoj Kumar Jain: In 1980, the founder of the company, Mr. Sushil Kumar Jain, moved from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to Delhi to start his career. He began with a small wire drawing unit and gradually added more products to his portfolio. As a strategic backward integration,

(From right): Mr. Manoj Kumar Jain, Director, JMW India Private Limited

he put up a melting furnace & rolling mill and started producing wire bars & wire rods. Thereafter, in 2005, when I joined the business, a unit with a capacity of 10,000 tonnes per annum, was established in Jammu for producing oxygen-free copper wire rods with upward-casting technology. It was a new technology introduced to India and ours was one of the first such plants in India.

In 2011, we put up another unit in Bhiwadi for manufacturing new products like busbars, strips and paper-covered copper strips. The state-of-the-art unit is spread across an area of 12,000 square meters and has a built-up area of around one lakh square feet.

In 2017, we added cables to our portfolio and started manufacturing aerial bunched cables, signaling cables, and power cables. Indian Railways is one of our important clients for such products. We have four verticals - cables, strips (which are being used in switchgear, industries, and automobiles), papercovered strips (which go into the transformer industries), and wire rods (which again is an important raw material for cable manufacturers). In 2022, we achieved a turnover of INR 1000 crores. With employee strength of more than 300 people, we have technical experts to serve our customers in a better manner.

WCI: Please describe the manufacturing capabilities of the Company and also chart an overview of the infrastructure of your facility.

MJ: For over 25 years, our company has been an industry leader in manufacturing, utilizing state-of-theart facilities and the latest technology to produce high-quality products quickly. With a warehouse and manufacturing line, we are easily able to fulfill large orders, and an expansive inventory of the latest technology enables us to guarantee that our products meet the highest standards.

Furthermore, our capacity has seen constant growth and we are in the process of renovating our facility to increase our manufacturing capabilities; thus, demonstrating our commitment to providing our customers with the best possible service.

We have the latest machines and technologies for all our products and that is one of the added advantages. The technology is European, but the machines are imported from China. We have been using the imported machines since 2005 and we are absolutely satisfied with the quality and performance. We keep on improving our production facility so that we are able to enhance our quality and production capacity. JMW is a good combination of man, machine, and material.

WCI: Has there been any expansion or are there any plans to expand your manufacturing capacity in the near future?

MJ: There is an expansion plan for a few products like copper foils, coils, and contact wire. It will help us to serve our customers better because the ones who are manufacturing HT cables need copper foils. As we are already serving them through wire rods and wires, we decided to have this added product in our portfolio. It'll help us to get better value addition for the company. The same is with the contact wire.

We are in the process of acquiring another land for a separate unit for cables in North India so that we can have more product lines to penetrate the market. We have plans to launch an IPO and utilize those funds to put up the plant. However, before that, we want to reach a turnover of at least INR 2000 crore and a profit of around INR 50 crore and we are currently streamlining our business to achieve that.

All these developments will take three to four years. The copper business

requires a lot of investments. You have to consolidate yourself and be financially strong before taking such a step. We are at the conceptualization stage and would make our move as per the market.

WCI: Having expertise in the manufacturing and supply of copper and copper products; what factors enable the production of high-quality copper products?

MJ: We are proud to stand as one of the leading producers and suppliers of copper and copper products in India today. Our company has developed an innovative and cutting-edge production process that enables us to manufacture and provide the highest quality of copper and copper products. At the foundation of our success is our commitment to innovation and technology in the production process. We have a separate quality team, which is particularly dedicated to ensuring excellence in our products. We also have a research and development team, which is continuously working on raw material, machine and processes to find out the better ways and better practices to get better quality. On top of that, we are continuously in touch with our customers and regularly visit them to help us improve through their feedback. From spectrometers to oxygen analyzers, we have a dedicated lab with all kinds of testing equipment. We have SOPs for all the processes and the intervals of testing.

WCI: What are the different markets you serve with your product range? What are your plans with respect to expansion to newer markets?

MJ: As of now, we are a leading player in the domestic market, especially in North India. Being located in the Bhiwadi, the biggest industrial area of North India near Delhi, we cater to various cable manufacturers due to our proximity. From here, one can cover the entire northern and western

parts of India. Also, there are a lot of freight corridors coming up which will enable us to export in the future.

We are serving a wide range of products for the commercial, industrial, and residential segments and catering to different markets including private sectors, government

bodies, consumable sectors, local state bodies, etc.

WCI: Share your views with regard to the quality of the recycled copper which is there in the market.

MJ: The quality of recycled copper, especially the FRHC copper, which is being produced through the CCR line,

is at par with the ETP copper rod. If you go by the ASTM B49 standard, it matches all the parameters besides being cost-effective. However, with recycled copper, there are a few challenges in terms of GST laws. If the needs are addressed by the government, the metal scrap recycling industry will grow exponentially.

Domeks Makine: Adept in Developing Precise and High-Speed Coiling and Compounding Lines

Turkey-based Domeks

Makine Ltd. Sti., started in 2002, produces high-speed coiling and reel packaging lines for all plant cables. With a diverse product range, the Company has distinct expertise in compounding lines. Wire & Cable India recently interacted with Mr. Orhan Özbaran, General Manager, Domeks Makine A.S., and Mr. Rajneesh Nagrath, Indian Partner of Domeks Makine, wherein they presented an overview of Domeks Makine, the key strengths, their presence in the Indian market, and the way ahead.

Wire & Cable India: At the outset, please present an overview of Domeks Makine.

Orhan Özbaran: We, at Domeks Makine, are majorly focused on two major applications – automatic coiling line (including packaging line for coil applications) and compounding line, to serve the different needs of our customers. In addition, we are always prepared to redraw our model in line with our vision to cater to the diverse needs of our customers.

With regard to the compounding line, which is mostly concentrated in the cable industry, we are concerned with the production of PVC compounds as well as cable components like fillers, sheaths, insulation, and raving, gasket compounds. With time, we've established an extensive presence both on the formulation sideand the machinery. During the last ten years, we've been focusingonhalogen-freeflameretardant (HFFR) cable compounds. In fact, we

Mr. Orhan Özbaran, General Manager, Domeks Makine A.S., and Mr. Rajneesh Nagrath, Indian Partner of Domeks Makine

We are quite well-versed with the diverse needs of the cable industry due to which we can develop specialized products for different applications and specific needs of the customers.

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have established a distinct venture for the production of the HFFR compounding line.

WCI: Tell us about the strengths of your company. How do your technology and machines have an edge over the competitors?

OÖ: Domeks Makine launched a machine called Quadromatik Series for the 'Coil and Spool' segment. Around 12 years ago, there was no such machine which could take care of both the coiling and spooling applications simultaneously. We combined these two diverse applications in one single line.

Presently, we are focusing on the Speedmatik coiling line, especially for building wires and cables all over the world. So far, the maximum speed for the coil line was about six-seven coils per minute for a 100-meter cable length. With our new project, we can improve this volume up to eight-nine coils per minute. Moreover, this line can be worked with the extruder directly. We have amassed extensive experience working on coiling lines. Further, another key strength of Domeks is that our team is cognizant of the manufacturing environments and cable production behavior. Thus, we are quite well-versed in the diverse needs of the cable industry due to which we can develop specialized products for different applications and the specific needs of the customers.

WCI: [To Mr. Rajneesh Nagrath]: Being Domeks' partner for the Indian market, tell us about your partnership with the firm.

Rajneesh Nagrath: We've been associated with Domeks Makine since 2006 and it has been a great experience working with the firm. We have established a cordial association with Domeks. Their after-sales-services are excellent. Also, the majority of the customers are highly satisfied with the machines as well as the quality of services by Domeks. In addition, I would like to add that we are assured of getting more business opportunities in India.

WCI: Tell us about the Company's presence in the Indian market.

OÖ: We are quite excited about the growth opportunities in the Indian market. It was in 2006 that we forayed into the Indian market. At present, we have established considerable production lines and we have more than 35 machines operating in the region. Thus, India has always been quite a significant market for Domeks. We are mindful of considerations like energy consumption and machine efficiency for increasing competitiveness to serve our customers in a better way.

RN: Our valued customers include Polycab India, RR Kabel, KEI Industries, Universal Cables, Shakun Polymers, Kkalpana Industries, Payal Petrochem, Panasonic, HFCL, HTL, and so on. I would further say that we are optimistic that our number of customers will keep growing. We would now like to focus on expanding our footprint in the country.

WCI: Tell us about your manufacturing facilities and the capabilities of the Company.

OÖ: In 2015, we shifted our facility to the Tekirdağ region which is around 100 kilometers away from Istanbul, Turkey. The facility spans 20,000 sqm for the manufacturing assembly, and testing units and, the joining HDOplast. We are also a compound producer for the HDOplast site. Thus, year by year, we are looking forward to increasing the production capacities.

WCI: What is the future outlook of Domeks Makine in India? What kind of strategies are you going to espouse for the Indian market?

OÖ: In our understanding, the Indian cable industry is growing significantly on a yearly basis. In view of this, we could look for opportunities to establish an even stronger presence of Domeks by setting up a manufacturing base in the country. For instance, three years ago, we achieved the production of a fully-automated line with a capacity of about seven coils per minute. Thus, we assess the requirements in the Indian market

after which we work on bringing distinct solutions keeping in mind the needs and applications of our customers. RN: In our understanding, India is going to be the next manufacturing hub for the wire and cable industry. In the next few years, it is projected that the Indian players would be the prominent suppliers for the wire and cable industry globally. As a matter of fact, a few of our customers have penetrated the European and the US markets where the quality has been well accepted. Thus, there is a great scope for expansion in the wire and cable industry. In particular, in the solar cables segment, there would be a great growth potential driven by the Government of India's initiatives. Thus, there is a great future ahead in the segment about which we are quite enthused.

WCI: Please talk about the future plans of the company.

OÖ: As I mentioned, we have a new project for the coiling line. Our main goal for this project is to present excellent machinery with respect to building wire applications. For instance, for the building wires and cables, most of the extrusion lines' speed is up to a thousand meters per minute. This means that for one line, you would need approximately two pointing lines for equalizing the speed. However, if you increase the speed up to a thousand meters per meter or near this volume, we can match the speed of the coiling line with the exclusion line. This means that even if are working with offline operation or inline operation that gives our customers good results.

Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our expertise in compounding lines. In the next year, we will start for the X HFFR compound which will be especially used for the solar cables. Later on, we would start executive production as a machinery manufacturer. These are the major future plans and strategies for Domeks which we aspire to bring to fruition!

Payal Group: Taking the Steady Road to Bring Innovations for Wire & Cable Industry

Payal Group, started in 1986,

has the single largest integrated manufacturing plant for primary & secondary plasticizers in Dahej (Gujarat). In the chlorinated segment, the group is among the leading manufacturers in India. With its technologically advanced manufacturing facilities at Dahej & Daman, Payal Group produces a wide array of products to meet all requirements of the wire & cable industry, amongst others. Wire & Cable India interviewed Mr. Nikhil Chandra Gupta, Managing Director & CEO, Payal Group, wherein he presents a detailed outline of their business overview, key strengths, manufacturing capabilities, recent developments, and the way ahead.

Wire & Cable India: To begin with, could you please give us a walkthrough of the business journey of Payal Group? Talk about the crucial milestones and the specializations.

NCG: Payal Group was started by Mr. Rajender Prashad Gupta in 1986 with the production of PVC compounds. This was a backward integration of the family business where the extended family was already manufacturing wires & cables. Hence, our

Mr. Nikhil Chandra Gupta, Managing Director & CEO, Payal Group

association with the wire & cable industry goes back as long as 5 decades. We started manufacturing in Delhi with a mere capacity of only 100 MT of PVC compounds which were being produced for in-house consumption, followed by the manufacturing of plasticizers, primarily DOP and DBP. In 1998, the Group commenced production in Daman, with a monthly production capacity of 400 MT.

Over the years, Payal Group has started the manufacturing of multiple plasticizers. In 2012, our new plant was set up in Dahej which was the single largest facility in India for primary and secondary plasticizers, with a production capacity of –180,000 MT of plasticizers; 35,000 MT for chlorinated paraffins; and 6000 tons of PVC compounds. In the last two decades, Payal Group has grown from a humble turnover of INR 35 crore to a top-line of more than INR 1500 crore in 2022. With time, the Company has become the 2nd largest player in the country for manufacturing plasticizers having not only general-purpose grades but specialized grades catering to vast customer demand, especially in the wire & cable segment. Around 10 years ago, we collaborated with ExxonMobil to produce DINP in India which is a REACH-compliant product and specialized plasticizer used in the wire & cable industry.

Recently, we've undertaken capacity expansion in the chlorinated paraffins paraffin (CP) plant (the product which is used as a fire-retardant) increasing our capacity to 70,000 tons annually, which makes us India's largest single-location facility for CP. Today, we are the biggest supplier of plasticizers to the top cable companies in India, namely, Havells, RR Kabel, Polycab, Finolex, and KEI Industries. We've become one of the largest manufacturing companies for primary, secondary & specialty plasticizers, having multiple plants

across India, and exporting products to 26+ countries. We are constantly focusing on innovation, high-quality customized products, and customer services. Payal Group has established 30 percent market share in the plasticizers segment; 2000+ satisfied customers in India & overseas; 100+ world-class customized quality products; and over 20 active global channel partners.

WCI: Shed some light on the unique strengths of the product range with a particular focus on your solutions for the wire & cable segment. Are there any plans to diversify your portfolio in the immediate future?

NCG: Payal Group manufactures more than 20 grades of plasticizers catering to the needs of multiple industries from wire & cable, footwear, artificial leather, automotive, underbody coating, etc. Over the years, we have specialized the chlorinated paraffin production, catering to the customized needs of the industry. We're able to make tailor-made products as per customer demand; this has resulted in having more than 200+ grades of chlorinated paraffins to achieve desired properties for the wire & cable industry for their end products.

Most of our key products are REACHcompliant, namely, DINP, DIDP, DPHP, DOA, TOTP, etc. The DOA we manufacture, features flexibility at low temperatures, has resistance to weathering and shows good stability to heat. We produce some specialized chlorinated paraffin grades which make the products flame retardant.

Future products:

We've been adding value to safeguard our environment and making biobased plasticizers for a safe and sustainable future. We are planning to introduce high molecular-weight plasticizers for high-performance wires and cables with low migration and better performance. In the future,

we would continue to innovate and bring more products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable besides being cost-effective for the customers in the plasticizers and the chlorinated paraffin segment.

WCI: Since the Company is a notable provider of a range of plasticizers and other different chemicals, kindly touch upon your strategies for serving the needs of the wire & cable industry.

NCG: We emphasize on R&D to enhance the quality of our products. Our marketing technical team focuses on understanding customer demand, providing tailor-made solutions, and developing customized products as per their needs.

In essence, our strategies to serve the needs of the wire & cable industry are centered on our outlook for achieving further growth & expansion. We are equipped with a professional workforce, highly skilled technicians, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and a progressive approach, and providing clients with impeccable services to achieve 100 percent customer satisfaction.

WCI: Kindly talk about the manufacturing facilities of Payal Group highlighting the manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure, technology, and so on.

NCG: Payal Group about 20 years back started with 1 plant in Daman and subsequently 10 years back we came up with another plant in Dahej. Some key facts about our manufacturing capacities:

l Group's Total Capacity: 256,000

MT/Annum

l Plasticizers: 180,000 MT/Annum

l Chlorinated Paraffins: 70,000 MT/Annum

l PVC Compounds: 6,000 MT/Annum

l Post-Expansion Capacity: 350,000 MT/Annum

The group has multi-locational regional sales offices all over India, with a corporate office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The commissioning of operations at the new plant and the ongoing expansions in Dahej will increase the production capacity to 350,000 MT per annum. Our organization gives a very strong thrust on the implementation and use of technology in our products as well as our systems. Hence, we have digitalized our operations, working on Salesforce for our sales team as CRM software, using digital compliance tools, and we're in the process of implementing SAP as an ERP solution for the organization.

WCI: Having a legacy spanning around four decades; talk about your expertise in ensuring the production of chemicals with firstrate quality to meet the diverse requirements of the customers.

NCG: As mentioned earlier, our research and development team works aggressively round the clock to meet the diverse requirement of the customers. We have multiple R&D centres for process and product innovation to meet customers' ever-

changing demands, hence increasing the overall standard of the industry. The company is also coming up with a state-of-the-art R&D centre at the Dahej plant catering primarily to the wire & cable segment.

A highly experienced team helps us achieve several business-centric goals like successful new product launches, effective product awareness, and quality troubleshooting. We focus on the quality of service, systems & safety, keeping in mind the environment. Hence, our company is ISO 9000; 14000 as well as 18000 certified. Testing facilities are well-equipped and all our manufacturing sites have stringent norms to follow for every raw material and finished good that comes in and out of the system before it reached our customers. We incorporate the use of technology, in terms of material resource planning. In fact, we have a strong track record in forecasting customers' demands and ensuring timely delivery.

We follow a simple approach for our future product development which is being close to the customer. Our team stays close and connected to the customers, not only to sell the

product but to understand their future needs. This ensures the development of better products. As far as our manufacturing efficiency is concerned, we try and benchmark ourselves against the best global companies & engage with the best consultants in the industry for improving our capacities.

WCI: Bringing functional yet sustainable solutions is an important parameter in today's day and age; what is your perspective on the same and how do you ensure that your products fulfil these considerations?

NCG: We do not limit sustainability to just product development but also ensure the environment, the economic and the social elements to support our sustainable goals by reducing the carbon footprint or wasteful practices. We are proud to be recognized as a 'zero' effluent discharge company. We have implemented solar panels and bio-fuel to power our manufacturing plants and also ensure proper use of by-products. We are one of the few manufacturers of plasticizers who invest quality time and energy in building environmen-

tally friendly and bio-based products. As a company, we have been conscious and mindful of the impact of our products on the environment; hence, we developed REACH-compliant products that are EU standards for the past 15 years.

WCI: Please outline the current strategic priorities and focus areas for the Company. Has there been any recent development at Payal Group that you would like to talk about?

NCG: The overall strategy of the company is to stay focused on our existing customers' needs which are primarily in the wires and cables segment as more than 40 percent of our business comes from the wire and cable industry. We are already manufacturing two of the major products for the industry which are plasticizers and chlorinated paraffin.

While we continuously innovate newer, better plasticizers & grades in chlorinated paraffin, we also intend to develop specialized additives & chemicals and cater to the same industry. As mentioned earlier, with

our upcoming project in Southern India, our goal is to get closer to our customers and deliver the best quality sustainable products. We're also building an independent technology centre for new product development.

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Prysmian Group Increases its Presence in India through External Acquisition and Integration of ACPL

In its quest to stay ahead of the cable market, Prysmian

Group announced the acquisition of Omnisens, head office in Switzerland, a leader in performance fiberoptic-based monitoring solutions, for safer and more efficient use of critical infrastructures.

This acquisition is in line with Prysmian Group's strategy to grow and reinforce its value-added businesses, continuously increasing its drive towards a digital, remote, and electrified global industrial transformation. Dedicated to asset monitoring solutions, Prycam and Omnisens solutions are reliable solutions used by many utilities, EPCs, and key accounts, including in India.

Prysmian also continues to enlarge its cables offer in India, reinforcing its presence in the specialties' business units, i.e., O&G, fertilizer, cement, chemical, steel, medical,

ACPL was set up in 1973 and is part of Oman Cables Industry (OCI), working in full and unique cooperation with Prysmian. ACPL is one of the first control & instrumentation cable manufacturing companies in India. With its factory located in Chiplun, and the head office in Andheri (E), ACPL also proposes a range of LV, thermocouple cables & special application cables, compliant with National and International Standards, BIS, IEC, BSEN and customized specifications.

Mr. Benoit Lecuyer, MD, Prysmian India and ACPL

marine, defence and infra, through Associated Cables Pvt. Ltd. (ACPL).

Author: Mr. Benoit Lecuyer, MD, Prysmian India and ACPL

As control and instrumentation cables are used to transmit precise, sensitive digital and analogue signals for process controls, measurement, and monitoring, including in hazardous areas, ACPL only uses pure raw materials to ensure longlasting performance, reduce electricity consumption for the key accounts, and ensure maximum safety.

The presence of electromagnetic noise and the requirement for high fire resistance in areas where workers are present impose to have strict Technical Data Sheet (TDS) to accompany the clients' projects and performance. Through its design department, ACPL suggests maximum cable performance through astute ideas. Therefore, ACPL is chosen and trusted by many key accounts and approved by the major consultants in pan India.

India being well advanced in sustainability and environment, social, and governance (ESG) ACPL has set up its sustainability plan, to contribute to preserving the natural resources, reducing pollution, carbon footprint, saving energy, use less water, for the benefit of the earth and the next generations. ACPL also has mapped out initiatives on

diversity and inclusion, part of the new social trends.

ACPL, aligned with the 'Make in India' policy has, in 2020 doubled its production facility to enable fast delivery, and increased its test lab performance. Therefore, our customers and the independent Inspection agencies can carry out the inspection of cables in a prompt and qualitative manner.

ACPL, by participating in the cross-functional workshops with Oman Cables and Prysmian Group, can leverage innovation practices. Also, the presence of more than 600 Indian people in Prysmian Group among its subsidiaries is a strong catalyst to allow a rapid understanding of the new challenges, fulfill the clients' new trends, to benefit ACPL export in the neighboring countries.

We are currently building up our long-range plan and would be happy to listen to the client's suggestions so that Prysmian India and ACPL can include these in their next plans.

Heetu Chemicals & Alkalies: Striving to Keep Pace with Innovations

Maharashtra-based Heetu Chemicals & Alkalies

is one of the leading chemical distribution companies in the country. Focussing on a diverse range of additives and allied products, the Company strives to augment its portfolio and extend its market reach. Mr. Vivek Shah, Director, Heetu Chemicals & Alkalies Ltd., talks about the diverse product range, the key strengths, and future roadmap, in an exclusive conversation with Wire & Cable India magazine.

Heetu Chemicals & Alkalies Ltd. has evolved as one of the leadingchemicaldistributioncompaniesinIndia. Operating since 1990, the Company has developed some core strengths in the chemical distribution segment in its more than three decadesof businessjourney.

Talking about some significant milestones and key strengths of the business, Mr. Vivek Shah says, “Our Company has an uncompromisingattitudetowardsethical businesspractices, high quality, and timely deliveries of chemicals we sell. Additionally, we provide consultancy services to multinational chemical companies in the field of market identification & business development in India and overseas. Furthermore, we take immense pride in our sturdy clientele baseinthedomesticandexportmarkets.”

Expansive Product Range

As regards the product offerings for the wire and cable industry, Mr. Shahstates, “Wehouseawiderangeof products and services. Inthe'Chemicals' segment, Heetu Chemicals & Alkaliesoffersproducts likechlorinated paraffinwax (CPW), masterbatches, silica/silicates, metallic stearates, foaming agents,PVCheatstabilizers,andplasticlubricants.”

Within the 'technology & equipment' segment, he says, “the Company presents cross-linking of PE (Polyethylene) using UV technology; crosslinked MV using UV; crosslinked LV using UV; crosslinked HFFR using UV; antirodent & anti-termite masterbatches; and fire-retardant masterbatches.”

Mr. Vivek Shah, Director, Heetu Chemicals & Alkalies Ltd.

Weldaids Ltd.

PRODUCTION PROGRAMME

Ÿ Straight Line Wire Drawing Machine (SLM)

Ÿ Inverted Vertical Drawing Machine (IVD)

Ÿ Rod Preparation Systems

Ÿ Wet Drawing Machines

Ÿ Rod Break Down Machines

Ÿ Stress Relieving & Strand Annealing Furnace

Ÿ Stranding Machines

Ÿ Vertical Drop Coilers

Ÿ Spool And Coil Take Ups.

TURN KEY PROJECTS

Ÿ Plant For Stainless Steel Wire

Ÿ Plant For P.C Wire

Ÿ Plant For Galvanised Wire

Ÿ Plant For ACSR Conductors

Ÿ Plant For Ribbed Wire

USPof Products and Services

Regarding the majorstrengthsof theproductsand solutions, heasserts, “Weprovideabasketof productsaswellasservices which are fundamentally developed and designed with the aim to improve products and productivity. Weareconstantly striving towards bringing such new-age products and technology with the aim to enable our clients benefit from improved product capability, improved product quality, and enhancedproductivity.”

Mr. Shah further affirms that these products are costefficient, enabling the end-users in reduction of the overall

production and operational costs. As a matter of fact, these products are sustainable as they are designed to reduce the carbonfootprintof theusers.

Future Outlook

Talkingaboutthefutureplans,heinforms,“Wearestrivingto keep on expanding our presence and market reach in newer geographies. Additionally, we would also plan to expand our product range in line with our vision to developing and bringing cutting-edge products and innovations. We shall continue to present a wide bouquet of offerings to the wire andcablesectorwithpathbreakingtechnologies.”

Rosendahl: Extrusion at its Best with ROEX Extruders

With the ROEX series, Rosendahl Nextrom offers a comprehensive range of extruders for cable insulation and cable jacketing. In developing these high-performance machines, special attention was paid to energy efficiency and flexibility; two topics that can make all the difference for cable manufacturers.

Innovative direct motor drive concept

What's so special about ROEX extruders is the compact motorgearbox, the latestextruderdrivetechnology. Within the housing of this gearbox, there is a motor system symmetrically placed around one central planetary gear. This positioning makes very uniform load transmission possible, resulting ina longermachine lifetime, lowernoise emission, lower space requirement, and lower energy consumption.

Outstanding product properties at high speed

ROEXextrudersoffer high linearityoverthewholeoperating range that leads to stable productdimensions. Theextruders are equipped with an integrated water-cooled feeding section. Together with the appropriate processing unit, the influence of counter-pressure fluctuations is reduced to a minimum in comparison to conventional extruders. The result is a consistently high-quality product and a significantlyhigherproductionspeed.

Energy-efficient technology

The extruder is the biggest power consumer within an extrusion line. Its energy demand is particularly influenced bythedesignof itsprocessingunit(feedingsectionandscrew design), aswell as by the heating and cooling of theextruder. With the development of the ROEX extruder series, Rosendahl Nextrom was able to make significant optimizations and achieve considerable energy savings. For thesameoutput, ROEXextrudersconsumeroughlyaquarter lessenergycomparedtoconventionalextruders.

The smaller models of the ROEX series can be used either as

The smaller models of the ROEX series can be used either as main extruders for small product, as auxiliary extruders with lower output rates, or for stripe and skin applications. Vertical or horizontal extruder designs are available depending on space requirements.

main extruders forsmall product, as auxiliaryextruders with loweroutputrates,orforstripeandskinapplications.Vertical or horizontal extruder designs are available depending on spacerequirements.

Flexibility for new product designs

Regardless of the demands that may arise in the future, thanks to Rosendahl Nextrom's interchangeable feeding

sections, you can easilyadaptyour machine to new materials anytime. That gives you the right amount of flexibility in manufacturingyourproducts.

ROEX extruders are suited for standard and hightemperature materials, silicone extrusion and high-quality physical foaming. To date, around 2,000 exemplars are successfully running worldwide. They are available for screw diameters from 20 to 150 mm, fit every cable extrusion line andwillbefine-tunedtoyourindividualproductionprocess.

Fugro Wins Offshore Wind Contract with Energinet

Fugro has secured a contract with Energinet for geotechnical site investigations for the North Sea I offshore wind development.

November 16, 2022

The Danish government plans to expand offshore wind

capacity by 4GW by 2030, and the Geo-data acquired by Fugro will be used to inform future bids in the area. This award follows Fugro’s success working on the North Sea Energy Islands project for Energinet throughout 2022, a projectthatisthefirstofitskind.

Fugro’s Geo-data will provide crucial insights on the seabed and sub-surface conditions, reducing uncertainty and helping installers make informed decisions on where best to position the wind turbines and export cables. With fieldwork settostartin2024,Fugrowillmobilisemultiplegeotechnical vessels equipped with state-of-the-art investigation tools such as the SEACALF® Mk V Deepdrive system for seabed cone penetration tests and the WISON® Mk V Ecodrive. The fieldwork is expected to continue well into 2025, with further processing, laboratory testing and reporting of resultstofollow.

Mr. Erik-Jan Bijvank, Fugro’s Group Director Europe & Africa said, "Our integrated services and innovative

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technology allow us to unlock insights for the safe, efficient and sustainable development of offshore wind farms. We’re proud to continue working with Energinet and support the renewables industry in Denmark. This award is in line with the strong growth in Fugro’s offshore wind activities during the past quarters. Our unique positioning is emphasised by clients seeking to secure capacity, also beyondthecoming12months." n

One of the largest extruder series is the ROEX 150.30. With a screw diameter of 150 mm, it is made specifically for large cable designs.

Hitech Machines Develops Energy-Efficient Machinery for Trouble-Free Operations

With expertise in the manufacturing of rotating cable machinery, there is an extensive range of Hitech Machines which includes – rod breakdown machines, stranding machines, wire drawing machines, armouring machines, cable sheathing & jacketing machines, and so on.

Based in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Hitech

Machines Ltd. is a well-known developer of machines for – wires, power cables & telecom cables manufacturing. With the vision to produce machinery and equipment which are regarded for their high quality, reliability, and adept workmanship, the technology provider keenly focusses on ensuring the minimum maintenance for end-users in the production of high-quality wires and cables. In addition, the machinery developer also regards achieving higher production with lesser cost of production as a major consideration.

Hitech Machines' range of machinery is known for being energy-efficient and entailing lesser cost in maintenance. About their key value proposition and vision, Mr. Anil Gupta, COO, Hitech Machines Ltd. affirms, “Our mission is to maximize the production of our customers through superior technology, know-how, and efficient after-sales services to developcustomer-friendlybusinessrelationships.”

The company management has around 40 years of collective experience in the manufacturing of rotating cable machinery. The range of machines manufactured by Hitech Machines are – rod breakdown machines, rigid & planetary strandingmachines,wiredrawingmachines,wire/strip/tape armouring machines, drum twister laying up machines, cable sheathing & jacketing machines, rewinding machines – bobbin rewinding machines & cable drum rewinding

machines,etc.

In the recent past, the technology supplier has delivered orders to a number of wire and cable manufacturers including RR Kabel, Sterlite Industries, APAR Industries, Vindhya Telelinks, Gloster Cables, KEI Industries, and Ravicab Cables. Talking about the business journey and their experience, Mr. Gupta says, “Over the years, Hitech Machines has developed expertise in developing various import substitutes and has successfully commissioned these machines in India, the Middle East, Europe, andAfrica.” n

Rigid Stranding Machine

Drum Twister

Steel Taping Head

RR Kabel to Launch IPO, Expects to File Papers with Sebi in May 2023

The leading wire & cable manufacturer has plans to grow around two-fold and reach a turnover of INR 11,000 crore by the end of FY 2026.

December 5, 2023

Leadingwire&cablemanufacturerRRKabelisexpected to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the third quarter of 2023-24. According to the reports, the company would file preliminary papers with market regulator SEBI in Maynextyear.

Talking to a leading news agency, Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, MD & Group President, RR Global revealed that the company is planning for its IPO around October-November of2024,whichwouldbesubjecttothemarketconditions.

He further said that the IPO papers would be filed after the company’s balance sheet for FY 2022-23 is prepared. Mr. Kabra added that the company would be investing around INR 1,000 crore as CapEx in the next three years to enhanceitscapacity.

By the end of FY 2026, RR Kabel has ambitious plans to reach a turnover of INR 11,000 crore, which is almost double the current number. The company eyes growth of 25

percent and expects to end the current financial year at around INR 6,000 crore. Meanwhile, the revenue for FY 2022wasINR4,800croreforRRKabelgroup. n

Polycab: Electrifying India's Infrastructural Growth Through Sustainable Wires and Cables for Brighter Future

Recently, Polycab has contributed to the making of the recently inaugurated MOPA International Airport in Goa and the construction of the Samruddhi Highway.

December 16, 2022

Electrifying India's growth for the past few decades and

in line with its vision of innovating for a better tomorrow, Polycab India Ltd (PIL) is proud to be an integral part of the country'sinfrastructuralgrowth.

Polycab has robust manufacturing capabilities supported by seamless backward integration for quality raw materials, and a strong R&D backbone with over 11,000 SKUs and counting. With a diverse portfolio of EHV cables, HT & LT PowerandControlCables,InstrumentationCables,Rubber Cables, Specialty cables like fire survival cables, Defence and Marine Cables, Automotive and EV Charging cables, etc. Wide range of communication cables like optical fibre cables, JFTC LAN cables, instrumentation cables, and coaxial cables. Solar cables, railway signalling cables, and other cables such as CCTV, festoon, and submersible

The production facility of RR Kabel.

Polycab India Factory cables and has been manufacturing and growing extensivelywhilekeepingupwiththelatesttechnology.

WIRE & CABLE

Polycab is proud to contribute to the making of the recently inaugurated MOPA International Airport in Goa. Polycab has ensured a supply of high-quality cables for airport operations. The Company has also supplied HT and LT Power cables towards the construction of the Samruddhi Highway.

Mr. Bhushan Sawhney - Executive President & Chief Business Officer (Cables) Polycab India, said, “Infrastructure is imperative it needs top-notch quality cables and wires that function at the highest level. Nation-building

requires numerous inputs in place, and it is crucial that suppliers of these inputs are efficient and reliable. Polycab has again proved that they are committed to scale-up the country's infra-readiness to help it become a major economicpowerglobally.”

Polycab has always had a clear focus on boosting the country's infrastructural development while ensuring their products drive India's economic transformation in selfreliance and development while aiming to climb the pinnacleincablesandwires. n

APAR Industries Sets its Course to Future-Proof Indian houses for Next 50 years!

APAR Industries has launched its second TV commercial with Sonu Sood, taking a grand leap into 2070, featuring APAR Anushakti wires, powered by electron beam technology.

January 23, 2023

APAR Industries Ltd. has launched its second TVC with brand ambassador Mr. Sonu Sood, featuring APAR Anushakti, the only wires in the Indian market, powered by electron beam technology. With a dazzling depiction of the year 2070, the ad envisages the future where we take jet packs to work, plan travel through 3D interactive holographic computers and have robotic pets teach our children lessons.

Mr. Sonu Sood traverses through the future life of Indians, wherehouseholdshaveupgradedandadoptedallthelatest technologies. The

He concludes by revealing, in 50 years’ time, a lot will change but what won’t change in a house are the APAR Anushakti wires and cables, that offer 50 years of life, poweringthefuture.

Electricity consumption in Indian homes has tripled since 2000.Asthenumberofgadgets,appliancesandhousehold energy requirements increase day-by-day, APAR Industries, through the ad campaign, is raising awareness across the country; for the installation of electrical wires that sustainanincreasingelectricityloadnotjustfor10-20years but for the next 50 years. If existing wires cannot handle these growing energy demands, short-circuits will occur, endangeringourbelovedhomesandfamilies.

Loaded with futuristic innovative features, APAR Anushakti wires and cables are heat resistant up to 105C, meltresistant, and give 50 years of life. The ad is available on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. The TV commercial is live on TV in Kerela, and on digital

platformspan-India.

On the release of the campaign, Mr. Kushal N Desai, Chairman and Managing Director, APAR Industries, shared his vision and said, “True to our corporate taglineTomorrow’s solutions today, we anticipated the needs of our customers and the nation’s energy requirements and developed APAR Anushakti wires powered by electron beam technology. This is a revolutionary product that has been innovated by APAR, contributing meaningfully to making this world a more energy efficient, environmentally sustainableandsafeplace.”

Mr. Shashi Amin, CEO of APAR Cable Solutions, said, “We know in 50 years, path-breaking technology that we never even anticipated will become a part of our daily life, considerably increasing total electricity consumption and voltage requirements. APAR Anushakti is specially designedtoanticipatethefuturisticneedsofIndia.” n

ad commercial features Sonu Sood, the brand ambassador of APAR Industries.

SIKORA Presents New X-RAY 6000 PURE for Single-Layer Measurement of Cables

SIKORA brings quality control in extrusion lines with X-ray technology.

January 18, 2023

For over 20 years, SIKORA has been internationally

known for its reliable and safe X-ray measuring systems. For single-layer applications, the company has developed the X-RAY 6000 PURE. The new X-RAY 6070 PURE and X-RAY 6120 PURE models are available on the market, for measuring cables from 6 to 65 mm and 10 to 110 mm,respectively.

In addition to single-layer products, the total wall thickness of many multi-layer cables can also be measured. In combination with the ECOCONTROL PURE, a processor system with a high-resolution 15” touch screen display, the measured values are clearly displayed for further analysis. For measuring up to three layers, SIKORAalso offers the XRAY6000PRO.

The X-RAY 6000 PURE is a cost-effective, safe and powerful alternative to conventional measuring technologies. The system allows to constant monitoring of the wall thickness and reduces it to the minimum tolerance value.

Safety margins can be successively reduced and the automatic control keeps the dimensions within the specification. The assurance of quality in combination with material savings leads to a significant increase in productivity.

LAPP India Inaugurates New Service Point in

Baroda, Gujarat

The newly opened service point of LAPP India is 16,000 sq ft in area and is its fourth service point.

January 10, 2023

As part of the expansion of its end-to-end systems

solutions network, LAPP India, a leader in cable and connection technology, has launched the fourth service point in Baroda, Gujarat to provide customised solutions to customers. The facility was inaugurated by Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India. The event was attended by the leadership team of LAPPIndia including Mr. Shiv Venkatramani, Vice President – Operations and Mr. AnithAnandan,GeneralManager,ÖLFLEX®CONNECT.

The service point is spread across a wide area of 16,000 sq ft. It is equipped with the latest machinery, trained manpower, and specialises in producing end-to-end standard and complex harness solutions focusing on segments like automation, OEM, and renewable energy. The service point is situated in the larger LAPP facility housing a warehouse offering 24x7 availability of stocks and a sales point to meet

the MRO requirements of the growing customer base in Gujarat and be a trusted one-stop solution provider for all theircableandconnectivityneeds.

This state-of-the-art service point is equipped with the facilities to manufacture all types of harnesses with/without

X-RAY 6000 PURE

The New Service Point of LAPP India in Baroda, Gujarat.

over moulding requirements, single-core wires, multi-core cables, flat/bonded/ribbon cables from 50 MM to 50+ mts as well as customised harnesses as per the design requirements of the customer. It includes machines for various operations involved in cable assembly and testing such as cable cutting, stripping, crimping, marking, push-pull testing, and continuity testing. The infrastructure capabilities available here include tensile tester, electrical crimping machine, pneumatic crimping fix, pneumatic stripper, inkjet printer, HST cutting machine, battery operated crimping

machine, cable cutting machine, cutting and winding machine,pneumaticcuttingfixandlead-freesoldering. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gary Bateman, Managing Director, LAPP India, said “This newly inaugurated facility is our latest initiative towards our focus on the harnessing business and achieving the goal of tripling our service points in India by 2027. With our efforts, we look forward to being the trusted and preferred cable and connectivity solution provider for more customers across the country in thecomingyears.” n

Southwire Nears Completion of State-of-the-Art Copper Rod Plant

The new plant is expected to start its operations in early 2023. It will increase copper rod production by at least 10 percent annually.

December 2, 2022

As part of more than a billion-dollar modernization commitment across its footprint, Southwire is nearing the completion of construction on a new, state-of-the art rod plant in Carrollton, Georgia in the USA. The new plant replaces an aging, 40-year-old facility and will increase copperrodproductionbyatleast10percentannually.

“Our goal as a company is to be generationally sustainable, and the construction of this plant is a key milestone on that journey. This is a significant investment in our future," said Mr. Rich Stinson, Southwire president and CEO. “We are proud of our industry-leading influence, and this new facility will set a higher global standard for sustainability and efficiency in rod manufacturing. It's a great time to be in the electrical industry and an even better time to be at Southwire.”

In 1963, the company patented Southwire Continuous Rod (SCR®) technology, which transformed the wire and cable industry. More than half of all copper rods in the world have passed through a SCR system in some capacity. Through cutting-edge technology and practices, the new rod plant will produce more copper rod than any other SCR® system, whileencompassingasmallerenvironmentalfootprint.

As the company continues its focus on sustainability, Southwire is partnering with Carroll EMC to use all renewable electricity for the facility. Additionally, Southwire will work to not just meet, but exceed state air quality requirements through its focus on air emissions controls, including the installation of a 'wet scrubber' system. The facility will also continue to capture 100 percent of the stormwater runoffforreuseinthecompany'smanufacturingprocesses.

“Our team is thrilled to evolve the modern assets and technology that have made Southwire an industry leader

while, at the same time, advancing our values of empowerment, trust, consistency and inclusion. This new plant illustrates our long-standing commitment to sustainable growth,” said Mr. Will Berry, Senior Vice President of Modernization.

Southwire's commitment to modernization is a multi-year investment to integrate newer and better equipment, systems and technology into its operations, increasing efficiency, focusing on safety, enhancing the company's competitiveness and ensuring the operational capability and capacity to support this strategic growth as the companycontinuestobeseenasanemployerofchoice.

The company plans to start up operations in the new facility by the end of the year with a formal grand opening to be held in early 2023. The current plant will be decommissionednextyear. n

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Leoni Expands its Automotive Cables Production in Mexico

In 2020, the phase I of the expansion project of Leoni called EMOMEX was concluded. It entailed an investment of USD 27 million in equipment and machines.

January 24, 2023

Leoni has undertaken major expansion at its automotive cables location in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico. To celebrate this expansion, the cable manufacturer organised an event at which many guests marked their presence, including the Governor of Chihuahua, Maria Eugenia Campos, the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Maria Angelica Granados, the Local Deputy Saul Mireles and the Deputy MayorofCuauhtémoc,EliasHumbertoPerez.

Leoni Cable, which started its presence in Mexico in 1998, has become an important player in the automotive cables business in North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The automotive cables’ portfolio ranges from simple single-core cables to complex multi-core cables for driver assistance systems and data cables for autonomous driving. Additionally, Leoni has added charging and high voltage cables for electro mobility applications which are in hugedemand.

In 2020, the phase I of a project called EMOMEX (E-Mobility Mexico) was concluded. It entailed an investment of USD 27 million in equipment and machines for the design, development and production of high-voltage cables and

cables for charging systems. In 2022, the expansion of the Mexicanfacilitywasannounced.

With the new infrastructure, the production area has been increased by more than 40 percent to 10,723m². In the coming 5 years, Leoni will infuse around USD 16.8 million in production equipment. The expansion is accompanied bythecreationofatleast30newjobs. n

Group Sets Up New Facility for Automation Cable Solutions

HELUKABEL

The new unit will further be supported by the cable-harnessing capabilities of the HELUKABEL Group’s Sangel Systemtechnik subsidiary.

January 23, 2023

The HELUKABEL Group, a global cable system solutions provider, will establish a new facility in Haan, Germany. The upcoming facility will house its robotic dress pack and drag chain system subsidiaries under one roof. The new building will also serve as the headquarters of HELUKABEL's Rhine-Ruhr sales branch, and is planned to becompletedby2025,aspermediareports.

Robotec Systems’ core business is robotic dress pack solutions and is a HELUKABEL subsidiary based in Duisburg in Germany. EKD Systems, which recently joined the HELUKABEL Group in the beginning of 2022, develops cable drag chains of steel, stainless steel, and plastic. The

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group is striving for considerable synergistic effects in order to support its global sales network. In addition to its cables, wires & accessories business, HELUKABEL has expanded its portfolio over the years to encompass cable assemblies, robotic dress packs, drag chains, cable storage, and processingequipment.

The new facility will further be supported by the cableharnessing capabilities of the HELUKABELGroup’s Sangel Systemtechnik subsidiary to allow customers to have access to either electrical connection components individually or through pre-populated, play-and-play assemblies such as pre-terminated cable assemblies, robotic dress packs,ordragchainsystems. n

Nexans Joins Hands with Circular Plastics Alliance as Part of its Move to a Circular Business Model

Nexans is leveraging its membership to the CPA to source recycled plastic packaging materials and is actively participating in the recycling of plastic materials with its wholesalers by collecting plastic packaging waste.

January 20, 2023

n September, Nexans became a member of the Circular IPlastics Alliance (CPA) as part of its overall climate pledge to reduce the company’s environmental footprint of its operations and value chains. This important step further strengthens its commitment to the recycling, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, use, and resource efficiency of plasticsinthecompany’sproductsandpackaging.

Furthermore, CPA’s expertise in plastics recycling, packaging design, product, and logistics provides guidance and expert knowledge in the implementation and testing currentlyundertakenatitssitesinEurope.

One of the key objectives of Nexans’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy is to limit the consumption of resources. As the company transitions to a circular business model, the move to recycled plastics is a major focus. At its cable drum and packaging center in Buizingen, Belgium, 30 percent of packaging materials now come from recycledplastics.

Nexans is leveraging its membership to the CPA to source recycled plastic packaging materials and is actively participating in the recycling of plastic materials with its wholesalers by collecting plastic packaging waste. This waste is being recycled via its membership to the CPA. Oncerecycled,itisusedinpackagingfornewproducts.

To further extend the company-wide sustainability initiatives, starting in early 2023, Nexans’ Netherlands will begin a proactive program with its partners to collect Mobiway

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plastic drums and packing materials. The collected plastic materials will be recycled and used for new uses, creating circular packaging that extends beyond plastics and includescardboardpackaging.

Beyond the circular plastics initiative in the Netherlands and Belgium, Nexans’ France is actively involved in sourcing recycled materials for its products and packaging at its site in Autun, along with extending the program to otherlocationsinFrance.

These are just a few of the programs Nexans is putting forward in the following months and years. Through its membership in the CPA, it is implementing best practices in circular plastics, from recycling, sourcing, and manufacturingtodistribution,use,andresourceefficiency. n

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VNC-KEC JV Bags Contract for Chennai Metro Phase 2 Project

The scope of work comprises the installation of ballastless tracks and the provision of head-hardened rails, turnouts, and fasteners in ten elevated metro stations and six underground metro stations.

December 30, 2022

Ajoint venture of KEC International Ltd. and Vijay

Nirman Company has been awarded a contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for supplying headhardened rails for corridor 5 of Chennai Metro phase 2 project. The contract order worth INR 206.64 crore was issuedonDecember30,2022.

The scope of work comprises the installation of ballastless tracks and the provision of head-hardened rails, turnouts, and fasteners in ten elevated metro stations and six underground metro stations. Apparently, Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro’s corridor 5 would have 48 stations connectingMadhavaramMilkColonyandSholinganallur.

Several representatives from Chennai Metro Rail Ltd, KEC International Ltd, and the Vijay Nirman Company were present during the signing of the agreement including Mr. T. Archunan, Director/Projects, Mr. S. Ashok Kumar, CCM (T&EC), Livingstone, CGM (PP&D), Mrs. Rekha Prakash,

LS C&S Concludes a Submarine Cable Supplier Agreement Worth EUR 150 million with Hai Long Offshore Wind Power

LS C&S has successfully won all of its bids for the rights to supply ultra-high pressure submarine cables for Taiwan Offshore Wind Power Complex Project I so far.

December 9, 2022

LS C&S has concluded a submarine cable supplier

agreement worth EUR 150 million with Hai Long Offshore Wind Power. This agreement is a formal one following the preferred bidder agreement concluded between the two companies back in October last year. As a result, LS C&S has successfully won all of its bids for the rights to supply ultra-high pressure submarine cables for TaiwanOffshoreWindPowerComplexProjectIsofar.

Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm is one of the largest offshore wind farms in Taiwan, and features Northland Power of

CCM (PD), Mr. Gurunath Reddy, ACM (CP), Mr. Sivaguru, Project Manager, and Mr. Praveen Goyal, Director, KECInternational. n

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(L-R) Mr. Felipe Montero, General Business Director, Hai Long Offshore Wind Power and Mr. Eui-gon Goh, Head of the Global Submarine Operations, LS C&S

Canada and Yushan Energy of Singapore as joint developers. When the construction is complete in 2026, the complex is expected to produce 1 GW of electricity, which is equivalent to the output of a nuclear reactor. Taiwan is promoting three projects between 2020 to 2035 to develop offshore wind farms that will be able to produce 15 GW of electricity in total.

LS C&S recently acquired a stake in KT Submarine, a submarine construction company, to enhance its construction capabilities ahead of the rapid growth of the submarine cable market. The company is expecting synergy between the two companies to result in more contracts overseas utilizing the submarine construction technology and vessel operating capabilitiesofKTSubmarine. n

NKT Bags HV Power Cable Project to Connect Offshore Platforms in Norway

The project comprises design, manufacturing and installation by the cable-laying vessel NKT Victoria of more than 255 kilometres of 145kV high-voltage AC power cables.

December 16, 2022

NKT has received a turnkey cable system order for the

electrification of the North of Alvheim (NOA) and KraflaoffshorefieldsintheNOAKAareaintheNorthSea

The order has a value for NKT of approx EUR 155m (approx. EUR 125m in std. metal prices) and has been awarded by Equinor Energy AS on behalf of NOA Krafla Power from Shore JV and its owners Aker BP, Lotos and Equinor.

The project comprises design, manufacturing and installation by the cable-laying vessel NKT Victoria of more than 255 kilometres of 145kV high-voltage AC power cables. The project includes both on- and offshore installation and enables full electrification of the fields. NOAKA consists of the NOA, Fulla and Krafla licence groups, and the area is locatedbetweenAlvheimandOsebergintheNorthSea.

NKT President and CEO Mr. Alexander Kara says, “With

this order, we continue our long-term collaboration with Equinor to ensure the electrification of the offshore industry in Norway. When commissioned, our power cable solution willhelpcutemissionsontheNorwegiancontinentalshelf.”

The project comprises an infield cable connecting two main platforms before a joint export cable will connect the fields to the onshore power grid at the Børdalen transformer station located east of Bergen, Norway. The power cables will be manufactured in Karlskrona, Sweden, with productionstartin2024andwithcommissioningin2026.

By sourcing the power cables from the Karlskrona plant the carbon footprint of the cable project is kept at a minimum as it is running entirely on renewable electricity and is strategically located close to the North Sea. Furthermore, NKT will install the power cables using highly fuel-efficient NKT Victoria. n

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Sumitomo Electric Secures Contract to Supply 525-kV HVDC Submarine Cable for NeuConnect Interconnector

NeuConnect Interconnector is the first interconnector between the UK and Germany.

November 7, 2022

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

has been awarded a contract from the Prysmian Group to supply 150 km of HVDC submarine cable for NeuConnect Interconnector, a 1.4 GW power interconnection project betweenUKandGermany.

The NeuConnect Interconnector is a private project financed and developed by a group of international investors including Meridiam, Allianz Capital Partners, and Kansai Electric Power.

Sumitomo Electric has been nominated as subcontractor to supply a section of HVDC Mass Impregnated cable to Prysmian PowerLink, who secured the main contract with NeuConnect for the turn-key design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 725 kilometer submarine interconnector that will directly link the German and UK

electricity grids for the first time. The submarine cable, which forms part of the offshore cable route between the two countries, will be manufactured at Sumitomo’sOsakaWorksinJapan.

This is the Company’s sixth European

HVDC power link project after MON. ITA (Montenegro-Italy), NEMO (UKBelgium), A-Nord HVDC project (Germany), Kontek (GermanyDenmark) and Greenlink (IrelandGB). HVDC cable technology, suitable for long-distance, highcapacity power transmission, is key to achieving net-zero emissions and more robust energy security infrastructures intheregion.

Mr. Yasuyuki Shibata, Managing Executive Officer of Sumitomo Electric, commented, “We are honored to be the supplier for this project, which will form part of critical infrastructures to achieve net-zero emissions. As a leading player in the HVDC power transmission industry, Sumitomo Electric is committed to supporting the creation of a zerocarbon society with its reliable and trouble-free high-voltage cable systemtechnology.” n

Nexans and Trimet Improve the Eco-Balance of Power Cables

Trimet and Nexans have developed a new product able to meet the high technical requirements on the mechanical properties and conductivity of the alloy while reducing the product’s carbon footprint.

January 24, 2023

Aluminum producer Trimet and Nexans have laid the

groundwork for improving the eco-balance of power cables. In a joint breakthrough development project, the two companies have developed a material with recycled aluminum content for the production of aluminum rod used inelectricalcables.

Trimet and Nexans have developed a new product able to meet the high technical requirements on the mechanical

properties and conductivity of the alloy while reducing the product’s carbon footprint. Until now, power cables have been manufactured exclusively on the basis of primary aluminum.

The collaborative project between Nexans and Trimet aimed to coordinate optimized raw material supply and innovative material development. Nexans has refined the sorting of aluminum scrap at its production sites in Europe through RecyCâbles, a Nexans-Suez joint venture, while

Mr. Yasuyuki Shibata, Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

gearing its collection to recycling for electrical cables. Trimet has closed the material cycle with its recycling concept and used the scrap obtained to develop a highqualityalloythatmeetsthefullrangeofqualityrequirements formechanicalandelectricalperformance.

“Our project shows that recycling offers enormous potential to reduce CO2 emissions. I am proud that Nexans can now offer its customers a product that combines superior quality while ensuring a higher level of circular economy. Nexans thus pursues its strategy to constantly look for new sources of value for its customers,” said Mr. Vincent Dessale, Chief OperatingOfficer,Nexans.

“Recycling is an important component of sustainable aluminum production for us. The development of highquality alloys with the smallest possible carbon footprint makes a significant contribution to this,” added Mr. Philipp Schlüter, CEO OF Trimet Aluminum SE and President of TrimetFranceSAS. n

Hellenic Cables Eyes Major Expansion of Subsea Cable Plant in Greece

Hellenic Cables will enhance the existing center of manufacturing excellence for a wide range of subsea cables, from medium voltage up to extra-high voltage.

January 20, 2023

Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy

Holdings and leading provider of power and data transmission solutions, initiates an investment program of ca. EU 80 million over a two-year horizon to address the growing demand for electrification driven by the acceleratingtransitiontoalow-carboneconomy.

The program includes a major expansion of the sophisticated subsea cable plant in Corinth, Greece that will double production capacity of submarine cables, provide additional storage as well as extensively upgrade the plant’s port facilities. In this context, the company acquired a neighbouringpropertywithatotalareaof43,000sq.m.

With this investment, Hellenic Cables will enhance the existing center of manufacturing excellence for a wide range of subsea cables, from medium voltage up to extrahigh voltage ones needed in fast-growing markets like offshore wind, subsea interconnections and power-fromshore. The investments will allow Hellenic Cables to flawlessly execute a record high order backlog and serve the increasing demand as well as the greater expectations ofcustomersandstakeholders.

Mr. Alexis Alexiou, CEO of Hellenic Cables and Cenergy Holdings commented, “This is a turning point in Hellenic Cables’ vision to become a key enabler of the Energy

Transition with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services that meet the highest standards of quality, safety and sustainability. With this investment program we respond to our customers’ and stakeholders’ needs and ambitions with concrete actions. It is solid proof of our commitment to support the global effort towards a more sustainablefuture.” n

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BASEC’s First Middle East Specialised MV Laboratory for Cable Testing

BASEC PHASE 2 investment of Euro 1.2 million in a fully equipped medium voltage cable testing facility based in new regional lab in Dubai is now fully operational.

BASEC is the global leader in product testing and

certification services for the cable industry across numerous sectors, including construction, electrical installation and power distribution, rail, marine, oil and gas andrenewables.

The new medium voltage testing laboratory will significantly increase BASEC's scope of testing to further complement the recent investments made in Solar, EV, Data Communication and compound analytics testing and support manufacturers in the competitive MV cable market to verify competitive designs and raw materials to ensure thatqualityisnotcompromised.

This facility continues BASEC's roadmap in becoming the preferred testing and certification partner to the worldwide cable industry and builds upon other recent investments to addcapability,technology,andglobalreach.

Tony Lioveri, BASEC's CEO, states, "BASEC has been working in partnership with cable manufacturers for over 50 yearsandhasastrongbrandandheritageofbeingthemark of quality & safety. Phase 2 investment and extension into medium voltage testing is another milestone on this journey. The Dubai facility is strategically located to support the global market, as seen from the opening of the LV lab in 2021. We continue to push our roadmap to establish BASEC as a worldwide partner delivered through our regional offices of dedicated teams of technical experts and superior customer care. Our goal is to give end users and manufacturers confidence that by using the BASEC mark, they can be assured of guaranteed quality and safety throughout the supply chain. When Quality matters, use BASEC."

Akram Abdelwahab, BASEC's Group Technical Manager & Medium Voltage Expert, states, "With the increase in demand for manufacturing higher volumes of MV cable, BASEC MV laboratory will enhance the quality of the MV cable industry by helping both cable manufacturers and stakeholders. BASEC offers a full testing solution for the MV cable industry by bringing European quality and cable testing speciality to the Middle East. The unique location will make it easier for all cable manufacturers worldwide, especially those in the Middle East, to send their heavy MV cable samples to Dubai; It will save time and money.

We purpose-built the lab to achieve our objective of the highest quality testing in our NEW MV facility with four earth electrodes to get a low PD sensitivity in the presence of background noise (< 1 pC). Our construction is one of many enhancements to ensure our labs' wiring layout is optimised with power isolation. Improved grounding provides effective noise suppression with market-leading labequipmenttoimproveouroffering.” n

LS Cable & System Receives the American UL Safety Certification for High-Speed EV Charging Cable

With this, the company has completed patent registration and received UL certification in South Korea, Japan and the US; and is planning to venture into the European market.

January 18, 2023

LS Cable & System has recently

received the American UL Safety Certification for its high-speed electric vehicle charging cable. The company would now be targeting the North American market for high-speed chargingcables.

With almost half the charging time, thickness and weight, the rapid liquid cooling charger, introduced in July 2022,appearstobemorecomfortable to use than the models that were previouslydeveloped.

High-speed electric vehicle chargers

that supply over 400 kilowatts are required to use rapid liquid cooling cables in Korea. Such cables enable cold fluid to flow, lowering the heat produced inside the charger. According to the company statement, LS Cable & System has completed

patent registration and received UL certification in South Korea, Japan and the US. The company might now plan to venture into the European market. Meanwhile, LS Cable & System is working on other portable charging cables that can be used for constructionequipment.

LS Cable & System is also expanding its business in the electric vehicle segment through other means, such as supplying various parts to local and foreign car makers and collaborating with its subsidiary LS materials to produce a hybrid energy storage systemforEVcharging. n

Indian Railways to Become

Largest

‘Green Railways’ by 2030

Since 2014, more than 32,000 route kilometers have been electrified. Around 1,973 route km has been electrified in 2022-23 which is 41 percent higher than the previous year.

December 31, 2022

With an aim to and become energy efficient & pollution

free and reduce the usage of petroleum-based energy resources, Indian Railways is working on electrification of its entire broad gauge network. Around 83 percent of its network is now electrified. Indian Railways has set an ambitious target to become world’s largest ‘Green Railways’ withzerocarbonemissionby2030.

Since 2014, more than 32,000 route kilometers have been electrified. Around 1,973 route km has been electrified in 2022-23 which is 41 percent higher than the previous year. Besides completely electrifying five zonal railways – East Coast Railway (ECOR), South Eastern Railway (SER), Western Railway (WR), Eastern Railway (ER), and North Central railway (NCR), it has completed electrification of 1,161 km of double lines and 296 km of sidings. Last mile

seamless connectivity on electric traction is available at the routes from New Delhi to Kathgodam/Ramnagar, New DelhitoSamakhialiandChennaitoKanyakumari.

The information was shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 6 during the launch of seventh Vande Bharat Express. Apart from highlighting the progress made in the field of cleanliness and coordination, he added that 20 thousand route kilometre rail lines were electrified in the first 70yearsofindependence. n

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HFCL Board Gives Nod to Setting Up of Manufacturing Facility for Telecom & Networking Solutions

The new HFCL unit will avail the benefits and incentives under the PLI/DLI Scheme up to INR 652.79 crore.

January 24, 2023

The Board of HFCLLtd., in a meeting held on 23 January 2023, has given its approval for establishing a manufacturing facility for telecom and networking products. As per the media reports, the upcoming unit will be located in thevicinityofGurugram,Haryana.

The production facility is projected to incur a total project outlay of INR 425 crore over a period of four years starting from FY 22-23. The new unit will avail the benefits and incentives under the PLI/DLI Scheme up to INR 652.79 crore, on production and sales of telecom and networking products, spread over a period of five years, during financial year2022-23to2026-27.

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Polycab Signs up Redington as National Distributor for its Passive Networking Solutions

December 01, 2022

Polycab India Ltd., the largest manufacturer of wires and cables in India and a fast-growing player in the FMEG space and Redington Ltd., a globally renowned IT solution provider, have announced their strategic partnership for the Indian market. Polycab will now have Redington as the national distributor for its end-to-end passive networking solutions.

With this tie-up, Polycab’s telecom division, Polycab Telecom looks forward to meeting its distribution objectives and strengthening the presence of its passive networking portfolio, comprising end-to-end copper and fibre system, all across India, capitalizing on Redington’s extensive distributionnetworkandefficientoperationalexpertise.

Talking about the development, Mr. Ashish D. Jain, Executive President & COO, Telecom Division, Polycab, said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Redington Ltd.

Redington will enable Polycab to engage with its large chain of Value-Added Distributors (VADs).

Redington’s empowered distribution network and vast geographic coverage in India will help us meet our distribution and channel-objectives, to fulfill the nationwide demands for end-to-end Make-in-India Passive Networking Products. We look forward to a seamless collaboration with Redington to deliver the best value to our endcustomers.”

In view of the growing demand for connectivity and data

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With this tie-up, Polycab’s telecom division looks forward to meeting its distribution objectives and strengthening the presence of its passive networking portfolio, capitalizing on Redington’s extensive distribution network and efficient operational expertise.

services, the agreement between Polycab and Redington holds huge significance. Renowned for the optimal use of resources to ensure the best possible results, Redington will enable Polycab to engage with its large chain of ValueAdded Distributors (VADs) and drive business through themacrossdifferenttiersofcitiesinthecountry.

Sharing his views on the partnership, Mr. R. Venkatesh, President,EnterpriseBusinessGroup,RedingtonLtd.said, “We’re absolutely delighted to come on board with Polycab. Polycab, a household name as the provider of power solutions, is uniquely positioned to provide both, end-toendPower&DataSolutions.

He further added, “Polycab aligns perfectly with the Indian government initiatives like Make-in-India and Aatmanirbhar

Bharat, with its single OEM strategy for electrical and passive networking products and accessories. As a National Distributor, we are geared up to offer them supplychain management facilities to meet their distribution requirements. With our strong presence and solutioncentric mechanism, we’re confident to fast-track and augment Polycab Telecom’s reach in the Indian channel market.”

Redington would provide Polycab’s vast range of products including both, optical fibre cable and copper system, to the channel partners and facilitate the company’s accessibility to the VADs, who would work through an integrated activation programme to collaborate well with their ecosystemofsystemintegratorsandvaluepartners. n

STL Continues Positive Momentum towards Global Leadership and Profitability

Company revenues grew by 46 percent on YoY basis and 28 percent on YTD basis and EBITDA increased by 17 percent on YTD basis.

January 27, 2023

STLannounced its financial results for the quarter ended

31 December 2022. The revenue grew by 46 percent on YoY basis and 28 percent on YTD (year till date) basis and EBITDA increased by 17 percent on YTD basis. The company is driving towards scalable growth in the optical business and sustainable revenue streams in the global servicesbusiness.

The company witnessed 73 percent revenue growth in global markets (YTD) and robust order book of INR 12,054 crore . It won a multi-million dollar deal for optical interconnect - which comprises of plug and play FTTx accessories and connectorised solutions - with a leading European telecom service provider. The company partnered with Indian service providers for their pan-India fibrerolloutplanswithordersworthINR500crore

Keeping a close eye on its ambition to become Net-zero by 2030, STL concerted its efforts on sustainable operations by reducing its carbon emissions by 6,400 tCO2e, and diverting 33,000+ MT of waste from landfills. It also continued to press forward on water stewardship initiatives by harvesting and recycling of more than 125,000 m3 ofwater

STL continued the positive momentum while focusing on prudent capital allocation and profitability. Specifically in optical business, the company recorded a 78 percent YoY

increase in revenue on the back of customer wins and betterrealisations.

Commenting about the company's performance, Mr. Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, STL said “Our performance this quarter has been strong. Sharp focus on cash and profitability, and calibrated exits from sub-scale businesses have poised us for long-term growth. I am excited about the market momentum and the pace of customer wins in our key markets. As we look ahead, I see technology innovation and R&D playing a pivotal role in our journey to become one of the top optical players in the world. Quarter four and beyond, we will continue to prioritise growth areas, optimise our capital structure, and execute with discipline.”

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Odisha Govt, RailTel Ink MoU to Set up Neutral Submarine Cable Landing Station

As per the agreement signed at ‘Make in Odisha Conclave 2022’ , the neutral submarine cable landing station at Puri will benefit various industries in the state including entertainment, data centre and banking.

December 5, 2022

With an aim to facilitate the growth of the IT sector and improve data connectivity, Odisha has collaborated with RailTel Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indian Railways, to set up a neutral submarine cable landing station.

A MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. Manoj Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology (E&IT) Department and Mr. Sanjai Kumar, CMD, RailTel at the third edition of the ‘Make in Odisha Conclave 2022’. Various other business leaders were also present on the occasion.

As per the MoU, the neutral submarine cable landing station at Puri will benefit various industries including entertainment, data centre, banking and financial sectors. Many other companies such as Intel, Oracle and IBM also made investment commitments during the conclave that washeldfromNovember30toDecember4,2022. n

Airtel Partners with Meta, STC to Bring World’s Longest Subsea Cable to India

services as India prepares to roll out 5G networks later this year.

December 5, 2022

Digital communications solutions provider Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Facebook parent Meta and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) to extend 2Africa Pearls to India. The collaboration will apparently help Airtel and Meta to support the emerging requirements of customers and enterprises in India. The companies have joined forces to invest in global connectivity infrastructure and CPaaS-basednew-agedigitalsolutions.

Touted to be the world’s longest subsea cable system, the 2Africa cable will significantly boost India’s cable capacity and empower global hyper-scalers and businesses to build new integrated solutions and provide a high-quality seamlessexperiencetocustomers.

Foundational connectivity infrastructure such as subsea

The neutral submarine cable landing station at Puri will benefit various industries.

Foundational connectivity infrastructure such as subsea cable systems is crucial for supporting the rising demand for high-speed data and digital

Airtel signed the agreement to help increase the operational efficiency of Open RAN

cable systems is crucial for supporting the rising demand forhigh-speeddataanddigitalservicesasIndiapreparesto roll out 5G networks later this year. Airtel and Meta will extend the cable to Airtel’s landing station in Mumbai and also pick up the dedicated capacity to further strengthen its submarinenetworkportfolio.

As members of the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Open RAN project group, Airtel and Meta have been pioneers of Open RAN technologies with the shared goal of increasing ecosystem diversity, driving innovation, and cost-efficiency inconnectivitynetworks.

Airtel has signed an agreement to help increase the operational efficiency of Open RAN and facilitate energy management and automation in radio networks using advanced analytics and AI/ML models. The company is currently conducting trials for 4G and 5G Open RAN solutions on select sites in the state of Haryana and will commercially deploy the solution across several locations

in India over the next few quarters. It will share its learning with wider ecosystem partners within the TIP community, including Meta, to help accelerate the deployment of Open RAN-basednetworksacrosstheworld.

Talking about the development, Ms. Vani Venkatesh, CEOGlobal Business, Bharti Airtel said, “With our contributions to the 2Africa cable and Open RAN, we are investing in crucial and progressive connectivity infrastructure which is needed to support the increasing demand for high-speed datainIndia.”

Mr. Francisco Varela, Vice President of Mobile Partnerships for Meta added, “Subsea cables and open, disaggregated networks continue to play a huge role in the foundational infrastructure needed to support network capacity and fuel innovation. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Airtel to further advance the region’s connectivity infrastructure that will enable a better network experienceforpeopleandbusinessesacrossIndia.” n

Prysmian Group Extends Sirocco HD Cable Range for FTTx and 5G networks

fibre densities for microduct cables

January 16, 2023

Prysmian Group extends its Sirocco HD range of

microduct cables to include an 864f cable. Sirocco HD cables provide world record diameters and fibre densities for blown microduct cables. The new cable boasts 864 fibres in a diameter of 11.0mm, providing a fibre density of 9.1fibrespermm2,andisinstallableintoa13mmduct.

Sirocco HD microduct cables utilize Prysmian’s BendBright-A2 200µm single-mode (ITU-T G.657.D, G.657.A2) bend insensitive fibre, providing a solution that is ready for evolved systems, totally compatible with any already-installed legacy G652 fibre, and truly future-proof.

“Bend-insensitive fibre optic cables will be crucial for the building of full fibre networks” said Mr. Ian Griffiths, Global R&D VP, Telecom Business at Prysmian Group. “The extreme fibre count and reduced diameter of the Sirocco HD microduct cables make installation faster and more cost effective. The cables are also sustainable as they are designed for installation into microducts, making them easily deployable in future-fit solutions such as high-density access,FTTxand5Gnetworks.”

Available in fibre counts from 96 to 864 and conforming to international standards for optical and mechanical performance, the Sirocco HD cables also benefit from the use of Prysmian’s PicoTube technology making them up to 20

percent smaller than previously available microduct cables. This makes it possible to install more fibres into congested duct space and enables the use of smaller ducts for new installations, resulting in lower installation costs and the use of less raw materials. The reduced diameters and increased fibre densities not only provide cost savings to telecom networks owners and builders but allow them to reduce carbon and environmental footprints to meet sustainabilitygoalsandrequirements. n

Sirocco HD cables provide the smallest diameters and the highest

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KEC International Wins New Orders of INR 1,313 cr

This marks the largest-ever solar order in India for KEC International.

December 20, 2022

KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC

major, an RPG Group Company, has secured new ordersofINR1,313croresacrossitsvariousbusinesses:

Transmission & Distribution (T&D):

The business has secured orders for T&D projects in India, EastAsiaPacificandSAARC:

l 220kVGISSubstationforarefineryprojectinIndia

l 500kVTransmissionlineinThailand

l 132 kV Transmission line and associated substations in Nepal

Solar:

The business has secured a large order for a 500 MW Solar PVprojectinIndia.

Mr. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd. commented, “We are delighted with the new order wins, especially our largest order in Solar business to build a 500 MW Solar PV power plant in India. In line with the

Government’s thrust on green hydrogen and renewables, such as Solar, we are now refocusing on this business. With the substation order in T&D, we have now diversified our customer base to include non-utility clients, in addition to the current power utilities. The T&D orders in East Asia Pacific and SAARC have further strengthened our presence in these international markets. With these orders, our YTD order intake stands at ~INR 14,500 crores, a robust growthof~20percentvis-à-vislastyear.” n

Sterlite Power Secures Orders Worth INR 3800 Crore

January 25, 2023

Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd., a globally leading

integrated power transmission developer, has secured orders in T&D worth around INR 3800 crore. The orders are across its solutions business in domestic and international markets during the first three quarters FY23, a growth of 90 percentyear-on-year–aspermediareports.

“The new order wins are for uprate of existing power transmission lines for 132 kV, 220 kV and 400kV of Power Grid Corp. of India and state utilities like Meghalaya Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. and West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd.,” according to the statementbythecompany.

For Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd., the company will supply and install OPGW for fiberisation of the state’s existing transmission network for 66kV, 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV.

Power transmission lines.

In products business, the company has won projects for conductors and OPGW from large customers in India, Americas, SAARC, and the MEAregion. The orders are for

Under the solutions business, Sterlite Power offers an extensive portfolio, including high performance conductors, OPGW and EHV insulated power cables, both domestically and internationally.

large-scale renewable energy transmission projects in Indiaandabroad.

The company has also acquired strategic orders for the supply of extra high voltage (EHV) cables to state utilities like Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd. (Mahatransco) and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran NigamLtd.(RVPN).

Business,SterlitePower.

The company has also been strengthening its positioning in turnkey EHV cable projects including substation at variousstateutilities.

Mr. Agarwal further added, “With power utilities facing increased pressure due to a rapidly growing population, increased demand and ageing infrastructure, there is an urgent need for uprates and upgrades. Our bespoke solutions are helping address the challenges of time, space, and capital by establishing capacity augmentation in an economic manner, within shortest possible time and withminimumdisruption.” n

Agarwal, Director & CEO India Transmission

“We are delighted with the multiple order wins for our transmission uprate projects, high-performance conductors and EHV products that are positively impacting communities and businesses by enabling access to reliable, and high-quality electricity, worldwide,” said Mr. Manish

2H and Ore Catapult Develop Floating Wind Inter-Array Power Cable Qualification Framework

October 20, 2022

H, in partnership with ORE Catapult on behalf of the 2Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence, has formulated a qualification framework for floating offshore winddynamicinter-arraycablesystems.

The framework will support a dynamic cable systems technology development and qualification programme, introduced by the Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence at the Floating Wind 2022 Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland. The scope of the framework includes dynamic power cables (up to 132kV), ancillary components such as electrical quick connectors, bend restrictors, and cableprotectionsystems.

2H is using its experience with the mechanical and electrical qualification requirements from International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and other best industry practices from API, ISO, and DNV in formulating a structured framework. The output of this programme will benefit new companies entering the UK supply chain, established cable vendors, ancillary equipment vendors and test houses by providing clear guidance on the steps required to qualify inter-array power cable components for floating windapplications.

“With our knowledge and experience in the system qualification and design of floating offshore wind dynamic cable systems, we are well placed to support ORE Catapult and its partners,” says Luiza Ferreira, who is managing the project for 2H from Aberdeen, UK. “This is an important

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technology qualification programme that will help the supply chain in the UK and internationally prepare to deliverScotWindandotherfloatingwinddevelopments.”

Will Brindley from ORE Catapult says, “The development of the qualification framework is an important step in supporting ORE Catapult and our partners' future technology development and qualification programmes for offshore wind dynamic cable systems. Dynamic cables are complex and high risk systems where targeted qualification has big impact on reducing overall floating wind project risk and cost. 2H were an ideal partner to support the work.” n

2H is using its experience with the mechanical and electrical qualification requirements from CIGRE and IEC, and other best industry practices from API, ISO, and DNV in formulating the framework.

India Saves around USD 4 Billion in Fuel Costs through Solar Generation, says Report

Solar generation in India avoided the need for 19.4 million tonnes of coal which would have further stressed an already strained domestic supply.

November 11, 2022

According to a recently released report by a global

thinktank for energy Ember, India has saved around USD 4.2 billion in fuel costs through solar generation in the first half of 2022 and 19.4 million tonnes of coal. The report further stated that the contribution of solar generation in China, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand - the seven key Asian countries – avoided potential fossil fuel costs of almost USD 34 billion from JanuarytoJune2022.

The report further suggests that the majority of the estimated USD 34 billion savings are in China, where solar contributed to 5 percent of the total electricity demand. The country was able to avoid around USD 21 billion in additional coal and gas imports during the period. Similarly, Japan and Vietnam avoided USD 5.6 billion and USD 1.7

billion fossil fuel costs respectively. While the growth in solar was slower in Thailand and the Philippines, the avoidedfuelcostwasstillnotable. n

Kalpataru Power Wins T&D Orders of INR 1,200 crore

KPTL's total order intake year to date in FY23 is around INR 6,890 crore, which is significantly higher than the order intake in the previous year's corresponding period.

November 5, 2022

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd. has announced that

it has won orders worth INR 1,200 crore in transmissionanddistribution.

As per the statement released by the company, “Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) and its international subsidiaries has secured new orders/notification of awards ofINR1,290crore.”

In the words of Mr. Manish Mohnot, Managing Director & CEO, KPTL, said in the statement, “We are delighted with the new order wins across our business verticals. The T&D (transmission and distribution) orders will help us to consolidate our presence in key T&D markets like Middle East and Latin America. The new orders in the oil & gas and railwaysbusinesshasfurtherstrengthenourorderbook.”

KPTL'stotalorderintakeyeartilldateinFY23isaroundINR 6,890 crore, which is a testament to the exponential growth attained in the period as against the corresponding period lastfinancialyear,Mr.Mohnotinformed

About the company's robust L1 position and visibility across all its businesses, he added that it “gives us confidencetoachieveourtargetedgrowthgoingforward”.

As one of the largest specialised EPC companies having a diversifiedpresenceinthepowertransmission&distribution, oil & gas pipeline, railways, and civil infrastructure business, KPTLisengagedintheexecutionofprojectsinmorethan30 countrieswhileithasglobalfootprintsin67countries. n

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L&T Construction Wins New Projects for its T&D Business

L&T will execute projects for the development of the power distribution sector under the RDSS Scheme.

January 25, 2023

L&T Construction, the construction division of Larsen &

Toubro Ltd. (L&T), has won multiple projects in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) in the Indian andoverseasmarket,accordingtomediareports.

The construction company informed that the renewables division of the business received an EPC order to establish a 90MW floating solar PV plant at the Omkareshwar dam reservoir,KhandwadistrictinMadhyaPradesh.

Also, L&T will execute projects for the power distribution sector in western Uttar Pradesh under the Revamped Reforms-Linked Distribution Scheme (RDSS), as per the statement. The scope of these orders includes asset mappingusingGeospatialInformationSystem(GIS).

In the overseas market, the T&D business has received an order for establishing 400kV and 225kV transmission lines in North Africa. Additionally, the Company has also secured an order for building a 132kV substation in the coastal town ofBintuluinSarawak,Malaysia. n

Prysmian to Provide Power Grids Asset Management Services to French Operator RTE

The contract will cover the three HVAC 220 kV three-core submarine cables with XLPE insulation and single-wire armouring of the Fécamp (2x18km offshore), Calvados (2x16km offshore) and St. Nazaire (2x34km offshore) wind farms.

November 2, 2022

PrysmianGrouphasbeenawardedacontractbyFrance's

transmission system operator Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE) to provide inspection, maintenance and repair services for the submarine export power cable links connecting the three offshore wind farms near the French coast of Normandy that will be linked to the mainland using Prysmian cables. The wind farms at St. Nazaire, Fécamp and Calvados are among the largest commercial wind farms ever built in France, and their seamless functioning is essential to achievingFrance'senergytransitiongoals.

The maintenance services provided by Prysmian will reduce the length of any possible supply disruption arising from a power outage of the wind farms, thus assuring a continuous flow of renewable energy to French homes and businesses. The agreement will last 15 years and enters into effect immediately at the already-completed link of St. Nazaire. It will be then extended to the other two links as soonastheyenterintooperation.

The contract will cover the three High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) 220 kV three-core submarine cables with XLPE insulation and single-wire armouring of the Fécamp

(2x18km offshore), Calvados (2x16km offshore) and St. Nazaire(2x34kmoffshore)windfarms.

“This long-term contract will consolidate Prysmian's relationship with RTE and confirms its commitment to assisting its key customers during the whole life of cable systems. We are proud to be contributing to the development of such a strategically important infrastructure,” stated Mr. Detlev Waimann, Chief Commercial Officer of PrysmianPowerLink,PrysmianGroup.

Prysmian is constantly extending its range of Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) services delivered to its customers in a portfolio that includes preventive maintenance, storage and repair services for critical links and offshorewindfarms. n

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