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BASEC launches new CPR large-scale cable fire test facility

ensure compliance when the regulation becomes mandatory in July 2017. In light of this, cable manufacturers will in most cases need to engage with a Notified Laboratory and/or a Notified Product Certification Body. distributors supplying into European markets will also need to ensure the manufacturers they work with have done this. Installers should also be aware of the new regulation as it lays down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products in the EU. It is likely there will be a challenging and uncertain environment for cable supply in Europe over the next few years. The CPR training seminars cover the basics of the new requirements that manufacturers, importers and distributors of cable will need to adhere to, the new classification scheme, the choices available to manufacturers, and a summary of the technical requirements and procedures. BASEC – UK Website : www.basec.org.uk Cable wholesalers and • Chain making machines • Screw and nail machines • Spare parts for wire and cable machines • Dies, tools, lubricants and auxiliaries • Testing, measuring, software, logistics and other services manufacturing machinery have been added to the exhibitor profile in this second edition. It will be an opportunity both for cable manufacturers and cable machinery suppliers to present their new technologies to the market. This is a unique opportunity to present products to buyers, mostly from Turkey and the MENA region. Minimum space availability is 9m 2 at a cost of €2,017. Any stand furniture and extra materials needed will be extra. Further details are available via email to: info@voli.com.tr TEL Istanbul Wire Fair – Turkey Website : www.tube-wire-coil-fair.com Cables and cable • Reinforcing mesh machines • Wire fence machines

The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) has launched its large-scale vertical ladder fire test used for construction products regulation (CPR), EN 50399, and the full range of vertical ladder tests to the IEC 60332-3-21/25 series to the cable industry. This coincides with the official launch of the European Union’s CPR for cables used in construction, which was announced on 10 th June 2016. which also includes completion of three new re-configurable fire test chambers for fire resistance and circuit integrity testing, expands BASEC’s capability as the largest dedicated cable-testing facility in Europe and a world leading cable test and certification body. The introduction of CPR for cables will have a significant impact on all construction cable manufacturers, importers and distributors supplying any type of cable that is intended to fit permanently into the structure of a building, including power distribution, final circuit wiring, control and instrumentation and data communications cables (copper and optical) to European markets. This substantial investment, Due to the strong need for construction, infrastructure and energy, power and communication projects, the market size has grown in both value and volume in Turkey. According to the statistics published by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the local wire and cable market has been growing steadily. Turkey is an important supplier for the Middle East and North Africa countries and many other countries as well. Turkish contractors are prevalently operating in the MENA region and they supply the products they need from Turkey. This action also supports the increase of export figures of Turkey to the region. Turkey is also an important player in the world cable market. Having world-class production technology has strengthened the market share of Turkish producers mainly in Turkey and in the MENA region and worldwide. The second edition of TEL (Istanbul Wire Fair) will be held from 23 rd to 25 th March

The new regulation demands new cable testing/certification as well as CE marking requirements for those supplying cables. With a strict deadline imposed, it is forcing the international cable industry to review its policies to ▲ ▲ The ladder rack being prepared before the test

Growing Turkish market fed by TEL

2017. The fair venue, Istanbul Expo Centre, is next to International Istanbul Ataturk Airport and offers very convenient access to the fair. The fair provides an excellent platform for both exhibitors and visitors to reach their target audience. Companies will have the opportunity to present their new products to the industry and connect with industry experts. Major product groups that will be exhibited at the fair are: • Wires made of ferrous or non-ferrous metal and alloys (steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminium, nickel) for all applications • Cables for all applications • Materials for cable manufacturing • Wire manufacturing and finishing machinery • Cable manufacturing machinery • Fastener manufacturing machinery • Spring manufacturing machinery • Welding machines • Electrode manufacturing machines • Wire rope machines

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