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New manufacturing facility in NC

The initial launch, earlier this year, of the Superior Essex energy cable portfolio included low voltage 300V and 600V instrumentation cables and low voltage 600V control cables. “[The opening] marks our expansion into medium voltage energy cables as well as other larger low voltage cables for multiplemarkets andapplications.” said Lindsay Allen, vice president of marketing for Superior Essex. The Grand Opening event was hosted by Christopher Koo, chairman of LS Cable & System; John Son, president and CEO of LS Cable & System; Stephen Carter, president and CEO of Superior Essex; and Lindsay Allen.

Superior Essex Inc has opened its first North American energy cable manufacturing facility, in Tarboro, NC. The result of a two-year collabora- tion between LS Cable & System, Superior Essex and the city of Tar- boro, the new plant will allow for a significant increase in energy cable production to meet the de- mands of commercial, industrial and utility customers. The 250,000ft 2 facility includes a 125 feet high tower, for medium voltage cable production, and additional equipment to cover a range of energy applications. The building design and cable technology were supplied by LS Cable & System, the parent company of Superior Essex.

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