EuroWire January 2007

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New high temperature cables facility Leoni, the German wire, cable and wiring systems specialist, has extended its range of special cable products to include cables for use at temperatures above 150°C. The Leoni HighTemp Solutions company was set up in August 2006 to fulfil this role, and they are currently building a new facility, with a production area of approximately 8,500 m², that will initially employ 40 people in the development and manufacture of high temperature cables. Leoni HighTemp Solutions relies on silicone and fluorinated polymers for cable insulation. These materials are well suited for use under adverse conditions at temperatures between 150°C-1,000°C, which are common in industrial plant and in vehicle engine compartments. The company is being assisted by Studer, the Swiss cable specialist which has been part of the Leoni Group since July 2006. Studer has the equipment required to perform ‘irradiation crosslinking’, a process by which cable can be made exceptionally resilient and temperature resistant. The Leoni Group’s principal customer base is the automotive industry, for which

Leoni HighTemp Solutions offers cable solutions for use under extreme conditions ▲

they develop and manufacture products ranging from single-core automotive cables through to complete wiring systems with integrated electronics. In addition to products for the car and commercial vehicle industry, the company’s range of products and services encompasses copper wires and

strands, copper flexibles, data cables, insulated high-voltage cables, control cables, power cords and special cables tailor-made to customer specifications.

Leoni AG – Germany Fax : +49 911 2023 231 Email : info@leoni.com Website : www.leoni.com

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EuroWire – January 2007