WiredInUSA September 2016

The cable industry has welcomed the introduction of British standard BS 8592:2016 Electric cables; thermosetting insulated, non-armoured, fire-resistant, single core, non-sheathed cable of rated voltage 450/750V. The new single core cable standard ensures these small sized cables, commonly used for final circuit wiring of critical systems such as fire alarms and emergency lighting, now have a specification. The cables have been manufactured, distributed and widely used for many years, and are commonly used across the Middle East and Asia in critical emergency circuits, but without a full specification. The new standard clearly defines the design and performance specification, giving specifiers, designers and installers greater certainty that the cable is fit for purpose. Major requirements of the new standard include “low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire,” and the cables are subjected to an IEC 60331-3 dry fire resistance test. Single-minded approach to single core cables

Cyber-crime

Leoni, the German wire manufacturer, believes it has been the victim of cybercriminals and an extensive fraud scheme. The company has reported the loss of millions of dollars through falsified documents and identities, and the use of electronic communication channels. The fraudulent activity was discovered on 12 th August, and company funds were immediately transferred to accounts abroad. The management board has launched a full investigation into the events and is currently assessing claims for damages and insurance claims. The matter has also been reported to police criminal investigators. The damage amounts toanoutflowof liquidityof around €40 million, but the activities are said not to have affected the IT infrastructure or data security.

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