EuroWire January 2025

Europacable

Enabling Europe’s electrified and digital future By Louis Obry, public affairs officer, Europacable

Europacable is committed to supporting the European Green Deal’s objectives by fostering industry-wide innovations that drive the continent’s energy and digital transformations. From advocating for regulatory frameworks that favour sustainable practices to setting the standard for high quality cable manufacturing, Europacable’s actions demonstrate its commitment to a low carbon future. Its members’ dedication to innovation has not only strengthened Europe’s infrastructure but also laid the groundwork for long-term climate resilience. Europacable’s role as a trusted EU partner: supporting a vision of excellence for European cable manufacturers Europacable’s objective is to ensure the recognition of the strategic role of cable technologies in European regulation. Europacable is committed to its role as a trusted partner to EU institutions, consistently aligning its initiatives with Europe’s vision for a sustainable, connected future. By fostering close collaboration with policymakers and actively engaging in regulatory discussions, Europacable amplifies the collective voice of European cable manufacturers. The association’s ambition is to ensure that the cable industry is not only compliant with EU standards but also a proactive contributor to Europe’s strategic goals. At the heart of Europacable’s mission is its dedication to representing European cable manufacturers in shaping policies that drive the energy transition, digitalisation and sus- tainable development. Europacable’s engagement with EU institutions highlights its vision to see Europe lead in cutting-edge, high quality and eco friendly cable solutions. Through its ongoing dialogue with EU institutions and continuous commitment to the European industry, Europacable is advancing a vision that prioritises both economic growth and environmental responsibility. By promoting the interests of European cable manufacturers, Europacable continues to be a trusted partner and an instrumental player in Europe’s journey toward a cleaner, safer and more digitally connected future.

Europacable is the voice of Europe’s wire, cables and cable accessories manufacturers, representing the largest cable and cable accessories makers in the world, as well as highly specialised small and medium-sized businesses from across the continent.

With the growing urgency to reach climate neutrality by 2050, Europacable’s expertise and innovation are more essential than ever. The association’s members are collectively equipping Europe with the infrastructure needed to support cleaner energy systems and state-of-the-art telecommunications, laying the groundwork for an interconnected and sustainable Europe. Europacable’s strategic role in Europe’s energy transition The European cable industry has all it needs to decarbonise. The transition to cleaner energy sources and more resilient digital infrastructure is underway across Europe. Here, the cable industry plays a crucial role, as it not only powers renewable energy sources like wind and solar but also underpins the advanced communication networks essential for the digital economy. Europacable members manufacture a broad spectrum of high-performance cables designed to support Europe’s electrification and digitalisation efforts, from transmitting energy from offshore wind farms to the deployment of robust fibre networks that make high-speed connectivity possible.

Europe has all it needs to stride towards a sustainable, electrified and digitalised future: the technology, expertise, know-how, people and investments to connect the continent with cables made in Europe, for Europe. Europacable, Europe’s leading voice for wire and cable producers, has positioned itself as a pivotal force in enabling Europe’s ambitious climate and digitalisation goals. Europacable rep- resented the interests of the wire and cable industry, bringing together voices from global leaders with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a commitment to delivering high quality, sustainable cable solutions, Europacable’s vision aligns with Europe’s Green Deal and Digital Decade, driving the transition to a low-carbon and digitally connected continent. has consistently Since its establishment in 1991,

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