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EuroWire – January 2012 16
News
Corporate
Dow Electrical & Telecommunications
has announced that an agreement has
been reached with Uncomtech Group to
become a Dow Inside licensee.
Uncomtech, the largest cable holding
company in Russia based on copper
conversion, joins Sevkabel Holding to
become the second Dow Inside licensee
in the Russian Federation.
Filip Tauson, commercial director
Europe/Middle East/Africa, Dow
Electrical & Telecommunications, said:
“Dow Inside is a key component of
our strategy to continue to grow and
provide our customers with the support
and innovative technology they need
to succeed, and we are delighted to
welcome Uncomtech to our Dow Inside
partnership programme.”
Dow Inside, a recent initiative benefiting
cable manufacturers, utilities and
telecommunications firms alike, further
reinforces Dow’s commitment to these
industries. This is achieved by helping
provide better cable reliability and
long service life based on exceptional
materials, dedicated R&D, deep
industry knowledge and close working
relationships with cable manufacturers,
utilities and other power industry
influencers.
“This partnership gives us important
advantages in terms of materials,
technologies, supply and support. We
will be able to differentiate our cables
and provide our customers with high
quality, long-life cables that meet strict
international quality standards,” added
Andrey Pisanny, financial director,
Uncomtech.
Under the terms of the agreement,
Uncomtech will use Dow Endurance™
insulation, semiconductive and jacketing
materials to manufacture medium,
high and extra high voltage power
cables. In exchange, Dow Electrical
& Telecommunications will provide
advanced technology, proven products
and enhanced service that will help give
both companies a competitive edge in
this demanding and growing market.
Dow Electrical and Telecommunications
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Dow sign-up a new partner
Europacable was invited to present its Concept of Partial Undergrounding at the
Eurelectric Transmission and Distribution Technology Day in Brussels. In addition
to building future HVDC electricity highway systems, Europe needs to upgrade its
meshed 380kV AC networks and partial undergrounding can contribute to upgrade
these existing links faster.
Europacable – Belgium
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Europacable makes Brussels presentation