EuroWire July 2016

Our surroundings is something that all of us should take into consideration, but imagine being charged with taking the Internet to four million people in one of the most fragile environments on Earth – the Amazon Rainforest. That is something that Nexans has been tasked to do, with 7,700km of cables being laid on or beneath riverbeds that will ensure 52 municipal areas have Internet connections. The company has supplied cables that will not release harmful substances into the delicate ecosystem, and that have no negative impact on the environment. You can read the full story on page 12. Continuing along the same environmental theme, Prysmian has launched new breakthrough cable technology for the development of power transmission grids. environmental sustainability, higher electrical performance and lower costs. The group has already completed the development and testing of its new cable system. More details are on page 41. Reels, spool makers and suppliers are featured in this issue, starting on page 42. These are only too aware of their importance in the industry in dealing with something that is the most workaday equipment to be found in any wire mill. In this issue we also take a look back at this year’s wire 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany, hailed by some exhibitors as ‘the best yet’. There is feedback from organisers Messe Düsseldorf, and comments from a number of the industry heavyweights, heaping praise on this year’s exhibition. You can read the review, starting on page 46. Keeping eyes fixed on our surroundings This will ensure better

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