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The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association Inc (CCCA) applauded
action by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to stem the flow of non-compliant
communications cable being imported into the North American market.
UL has taken strong action to maintain the integrity of its UL mark and cable
performance certifications by publicly identifying manufacturers and their
distributors who are supplying sub-standard and unsafe cable products into the
market.
In addition, UL has established further initiatives to verify the integrity of UL listed
cables through detailed analytical testing of cable component materials and new
marketplace surveillance.
These efforts by UL are, in part, a result of CCCA sharing information and
encouraging each of the two independent testing/certification agencies to
develop stronger measures to assure compliance to national fire safety codes
and telecommunications industry standards for transmission performance.
CCCA is a non-profit organisation, founded in 2007. Member companies include
AlphaGary, Anixter, Berk-Tek, CommScope, Daikin America, Dupont, OFS
(a Furukawa company), PolyOne, Solvay Solexis and Tyco Electronics.
CCCA – USA
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Fighting to uphold standards
Alcan Cable, a business of Rio Tinto, has announced that it will consolidate its
cable production facilities to improve the performance of its cable business. As a
result, Alcan will close its Roseburg, Oregon facility by the end of 2010.
“This decision is difficult, but has been made necessary by the prolonged poor
market conditions and outlook in the market,” explained Jack Miller, president of
Alcan Cable. “Moving forward, Alcan Cable will focus on its North American
production at its remaining cable facilities and continue to provide high quality
cable products and service to our customers.”
Alcan Cable’s focus will be on ensuring a seamless transition during the plant
closure process, while the realignment of manufacturing operations will provide
Alcan Cable with the flexibility to expand production capacity at its remaining
cable plants.
The company has established a severance programme and an on-site
out-placement centre to assist employees in their transition.
Alcan Cable – USA
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Alcan Cable to consolidate its
North American cable production
The AMEinfo.com news site reports that Saudi-based Middle East Specialised
Cables (MESC) has secured a $14m contract from Korea’s GS Engineering and
Construction Corp to supply instrumentation cables for the Takreer Ruwais
refinery expansion in Abu Dhabi.
The project is part of ADNOC’s strategy to develop its downstream industry and
to meet the growing demand for high quality petroleum products in the local
markets as well as increase its presence in the international market.
Middle East Specialised Cables (MESC) – Saudi Arabia
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MESC wins refinery contract