Press releases 2008

Nexans and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI),  today announced that they have reached an agreement to collaborate in optical fiber cable business for terrestrial telecommunications in Europe.

Nexans will supply power, control and data cables.

Renewed strong increase in organic growth in the cables business: up 7.4% in the third quarter 2008 compared with a 7.2% rise in the first semester 2008  - Organic growth for the whole year is expected to be higher than the initial 6% target - Confirmation of the Group’s capacity to attain a higher operating margin than in 2007 despite the uncertain economic situation

At HUSUM WindEnergy Nexans presents its response to the increasing growth of the global market for wind power – the new WINDLINK® range of cable solutions that ensure reliable wind turbine performance for manufacturers worldwide.

Paris, August 1st, 2008 – Nexans announces the closing of its acquisition of the Italian company Intercond. 

Paris, July 30, 2008 – Nexans has supplied over 2,500 km of power and control cables for a total value contract of around 2.6 million euros.

Paris, May 29, 2008 – This acquisition strengthens the Group’s leadership in the fast-growing industrial cable activities

The shareholders' information meeting was held in Paris on April 22, 2008, at the Musée d'Orsay.

Paris, March 18, 2008 – Nexans has installed the cable in the basket spreader of a ship-to-shore crane.

Paris, March 7, 2008

Paris, February 19, 2008 – The French Group gains a foothold in India.