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IN response to increasing global
distribution of counterfeit cable products,
BICSI president Jerry Bowman presented
on research and activities of the
Communications Cable and Connectivity
Association (CCCA) in fighting
counterfeiting and substandard cabling.
At Europol’s Awareness and Knowledge
Building Conference in Spain, he was
joined by speakers from the European
Union, world law enforcement and
customs officials such as Europol, Interpol,
and World Customs Organization, as
well as private sector experts from major
household, industry and automotive
brands.
“All ITS industry stakeholders are affected
by counterfeit and substandard product,”
said Mr Bowman. “Everyone in the supply
chain has a duty of care to ensure that the
product they are purchasing or installing
conforms with safety and quality
standards and regulations.
“When a counterfeit product is installed
it’s more than a performance issue – it
can threaten the safety of the workplace
and put the consumer at risk. CCCA has
made significant strides in educating the
ITS consumer and US law enforcement
in order to ensure the consumer is not
deceived into buying cabling that is
counterfeit or does not meet advertised
standards.
“While the work of CCCA is outside of
BICSI’s charter, CCCA member cabling
manufacturers and distributors have
banded together to serve as the industry
watchdog for these quality and safety
issues.”
Frank Peri, CCCA’s executive director, said:
“This is an excellent example of CCCA
and BICSI leadership working together to
educate international law enforcement on
counterfeit cables that threaten a global
industry and risk public safety.
“When the layers of protection to assure
that cables meet essential transmission
and fire safety requirements are
circumvented by counterfeits, end users
and the entire supply chain suffer.
"We are proud to collaborate with BICSI
in an ongoing effort to protect legitimate
brands, quality cable and connectivity
products and public safety.”
BICSI – USA
Website:
CCCA – USA
Website:
BICSI and CCCA join the fight against
counterfeit and non-compliant cables
New head of sales
Dr Alexander Kraetge has been appointed head of sales at Highvolt Prüftechnik
Dresden GmbH. He is taking over from Ralf Bergmann who has been moved into a
management role.
Highvolt Prüftechnik Dresden GmbH – Germany Website: