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Additionally, the campaign is also to
adopt trees, benches and statues in the
grounds, something that Nexans has also
agreed to underwrite financially.
M Vincent said that Nexans was “glad
that the company could again help
the Etablissement public de Versailles
modernise the palace and grounds,
thereby contributing to its reputation
worldwide.
“What’s more, I am sure that associating
our group’s name with an unprecedented,
original work will be an additional source
of pride for all our employees.”
I was then allowed underground, under
the castle where visitors do not venture.
There are small tunnels and secret
passageways to be discovered – running
alongside the new wire and cable
installations, of course.
The difference between the obsolete
network present for years in the castle
(my fingerprint on these dusty wires was
proof of their old age) and what Nexans
has provided since 2007 was undeniable.
The company had donated a range of
low and medium voltage power cables,
telecommunications cables and fibre-optic
cables manufactured at plants in Autun,
Bourg-en-Bresse, Fumay and Lyon.
Nearly a quarter of the networks have
been replaced by Nexans’ Alsecure cable.
This is part of a range of new fire-resistant
cables developed to ensure the continued
operation of building safety systems
including fire detection, emergency lighting,
voice alarm and public address, during the
evacuation and fire-fighting period.
In addition to meeting extreme fire
conditions for extended periods, the
Alsecure® cables are halogen-free and
flame retardant, with minimal smoke
emission.
As for the future. Nexans is continuing
with the sponsorship and is also
contributing to other national heritage
sites and global initiatives among
disadvantaged communities.
Allez for Nexans, and merci, merci…
Nexans – France
8 rue du Géréral Foy
75008 Paris, France
Tel: +33 173 23 84 00
Fax: +33 173 23 86 38
Email:
Website:
The signing of the Palace of Versailles patronage
agreement in 2007
Press conference at the estate of Versailles in
2011 with, from left, Frédéric Vincent, CEO
Nexans, and Jean-Jacques Aillagon, president of
the Château de Versailles and French politician
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The facts
Figures Palace of Versailles phase 1
n 539km of cables (50%
for electricity and 50% for
communications)
n 22% of Alsecure® cables
n €670,000 worth of cables