Nexans invests 15 million euros in its Bourg-en-Bresse plant to increase production of low-carbon medium-voltage cables
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- Nexans is investing 15 million euros in its historic Bourg-en-Bresse plant to increase its production of low-carbon medium-voltage cables to support the growing electrification needs in France and Western Europe.
- The project includes the installation of two new, latest generation production lines and the modernization of the entire manufacturing process and will be carried out between the first half of 2025 and the first half of 2026.
- The Group is thus increasing its capacity to produce directly buried EDRMAX® cables, which are easier to install and reduce the system’s carbon footprint.
Paris, 29 August 2024 – Nexans, a key player in the energy transition, announces investment plans
15 million euros in its production plant in Bourg-en-Bresse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (East-Central France). The investment will increase the plant’s production capacity for medium-voltage cables to support distribution system operators and installers and to supply renewable energy projects, including solar and wind farms, in France and Western Europe.
At a time when demand for electricity is booming and the challenges it brings are becoming increasingly urgent, Nexans confirms its role as a leading partner for those involved in Europe’s electricity distribution systems.
The investment, which will be made between 2024 and 2026, will include in particular the installation of a new stranding machine capable of producing new, larger aluminum cable sections, including those of 400 mm². Nexans will also invest in a new XLPE triple extruder with best-in-class technology. All of these machines will be operational in the first half of 2026.
At the same time, the Group will modernize part of its industrial capacities, in particular the sheathing and assembly lines, to improve employee safety and plant productivity. With these modernizations, Nexans also plans to strengthen its production of EDRMAX® reinforced direct-buried cables.1which are proven to simplify installation processes, reduce costs and minimize the carbon footprint.
The workshops will also be equipped with state-of-the-art digital tools to improve the quality of controls and enhance the employee experience. By modernizing processes, the Bourg-en-Bresse plant will become a digital factory 4.0, geared towards sustainable, local production and particularly attractive to young talent.
“We are very proud to announce this major investment by Nexans in its historic Bourg-en-Bresse plant. This new state-of-the-art production facility will enable us not only to maintain our high safety standards for our employees and the quality of service for our customers, but also to better meet the growing demand of the major players in the energy sector. Finally, the modernization of the plant will enable us to offer them even more high-performance and low-emission cables,” explains Elyette Roux, Vice-President Power Distribution Cables & Accessories at Nexans.
About Nexans
For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to the electrification of the future. With around 28,500 employees in 41 countries, the Group is paving the way to a new world of safe, sustainable and decarbonized electricity, accessible to all. In 2023, Nexans generated standard sales of €6.5 billion. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacture of cable systems and services in four main business areas: power generation and transmission, distribution, use, and industry and solutions. Nexans was the first company in its industry to set up a foundation to support sustainable initiatives that provide access to energy to disadvantaged communities around the world. The Group is recognized as a global leader in climate action on the CDP Climate Change A List and is committed to net zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Nexans. Electrify the future.
Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A.
For more information, see www.nexans.com
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1 Directly buried cables can be laid underground without additional layers regardless of the type of soil and are reinforced with an additional polyethylene sheath.
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