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Nexans and Xi'an Jiaotong University in China to cooperate on basic materials research 11/25/08 

An ambitious and customized R&D program will be carried out.

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Nexans opens its first plant in Russia 11/20/08 

Ouglich site will produce power cables for the building and infrastructure market.

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Nexans power, signalling and instrumentation cables installed in Terminal 3 at Moscow’s Sheremetevo airport 11/19/08 

Nexans supplied around 500 kilometres of cables, worth 3 million Euros.

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Nexans wins cable contract for Bombardier Transportation’s passenger locomotives for North America 11/6/08 

Nexans will supply power, control and data cables.

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Nexans starts production of rolling stock special cable in China

This local production will enable Nexans to meet the demands of customers operating in China’s booming rail industry

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2008 third-quarter financial information 10/15/08 

Renewed strong increase in organic growth in the cables business: up 7.4% in the third quarter 2008 compared with a 7.2% rise in the first semester 2008  - Organic growth for the whole year is expected to be higher than the initial 6% target - Confirmation of the Group’s capacity to attain a higher operating margin than in 2007 despite the uncertain economic situation

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Nexans extends copper’s lifeline with the introduction of its LANmark-7A supporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet 10/2/08 
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Nexans appoints Jorge Tagle as Executive Vice President for the newly created South America Area 10/2/08 
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Closing of Madeco acquisition 10/1/08 

With this acquisition, Nexans acquires a leading position in energy cables in a high growth area.

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Issuance by Nexans of 2.5 million new shares in consideration for the contribution by Madeco of shares in Indelqui and Invercable
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Nexans wins major cable order for China’s new High-Speed EMU Trainsets

In an order worth more than 1 million Euro, Nexans is supplying control, power and data cables for the Chinese Ministry of Railways.

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Nexans to supply specialized cables for new Seoul Metro trains

At Innotrans, Nexans has announced it won an order worth more than 3 million euros.

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Nexans wins order to supply almost 1,000km of cabling for extension of Istanbul’s commuter rail networks 9/16/08 

At Innotrans, Nexans will present its latest product innovations and major projects as complete cable solutions for new generation of urban transports.

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Nexans launches its WINDLINK® range of high-performance cable solutions for wind turbines 9/12/08 
At HUSUM WindEnergy Nexans presents its response to the increasing growth of the global market for wind power – the new WINDLINK® range of cable solutions that ensure reliable wind turbine performance for manufacturers worldwide.
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Nexans concludes its acquisition of Intercond

Paris, August 1st, 2008 – Nexans announces the closing of its acquisition of the Italian company Intercond. 

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Nexans cables at the heart of Beijing International Airport baggage handling system 8/1/08 
Paris, July 30, 2008 – Nexans has supplied over 2,500 km of power and control cables for a total value contract of around 2.6 million euros.
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Konstantinos Voyiatzis is appointed Corporate Vice President Information Systems of Nexans from August 1, 2008 7/31/08 
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Presentation of 2008 Half-Year Results - Watch the video 7/24/08 

The presentation took place in Paris on July 24, 2008.

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2008 first half-year results 7/24/08 

Continued increase in organic sales growth of cable businesses: +7.2% - Strong improvement in profitability with operating margin of 9.1% at constant non-ferrous metal prices

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Nexans wins a 58 million euros turnkey contract for underground HV powerlinks in Qatar
New contract signed with KAHRAMAA for the phase VIII expansion and development program of Doha’s electricity network, following the order worth 80 million euros announced last June.
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Jacques Villemur joins Nexans Executive Committee as Senior Corporate Vice President in charge of Human Resources
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Nexans signs a 80 million euros contract to supply power infrastructures cables in Qatar 6/30/08 
Paris, June 30, 2008 – Nexans will supply  the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) with a power transmission system.
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Paris, June 25, 2008 – Successful commissioning of the world’s first transmission voltage superconductor cable in Long Island 6/25/08 
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Paris, June 24, 2008 – Nexans breaks new ground with two new concepts in copper cabling solutions
  
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Paris, June 16, 2008 - Nexans supplies airfield lighting cable for Abu Dhabi International airport
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Nexans creates a joint venture in Qatar - its first manufacturing plant in an Arabic Gulf state 6/2/08 
Paris, June 2, 2008 – The new Qatar International Cable Company QICC will be Qatar’s first cable plant
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Nexans sells its telecommunications copper cables businesses activity in Spain 6/2/08 
Paris, June 2, 2008 – Nexans announces having closed the sale of its Santander production unit.
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Nexans acquires Intercond, a leading European manufacturer of special cables
Paris, May 29, 2008 – This acquisition strengthens the Group’s leadership in the fast-growing industrial cable activities
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World’s first transmission voltage superconductor cable energised successfully in LIPA’s power grid 4/30/08 
Paris, April 30, 2008 – Nexans claims two world records: the longest cable with the highest voltage.
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Shareholders' information meeting - Paris - April 22, 2008
The shareholders' information meeting was held in Paris on April 22, 2008, at the Musée d'Orsay.
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2008 first-quarter financial information
Paris, April 22, 2008 – Nexans today announced 2008 first-quarter sales of 1,743 million euros (at actual non-ferrous metal prices).
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24 million Euro submarine power cable contract for the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm

Paris – April 16, 2008 – Nexans cables will export 315 MW of power from a new wind farm off the east coast of England.

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Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of April 10, 2008 - Election of new Directors and renewal of a Director’s term of office - Approval of the resolutions relating to the Madeco transaction
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Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on April 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. (on first call) at the registered office located at 16, rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris
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Nexans wins $13.4 million marine cables deal with BOURBON in China
Paris, March 26, 2008 – 3,146 km of marine power and control cables to be fitted on offshore supply vessels.
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Reorganization of Nexans General Management team
Paris, March 25, 2008 – Nexans has announced several appointments.
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Nexans wins 150 million Euro submarine power cable contract to interconnect Finland and Sweden
Paris, March 19, 2008 – Largest capacity HVDC cable manufactured by Nexans to date will provide a 40 per cent increase in power transmission capacity
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Nexans Rheycord BS handling cable gets its first US installation at the Port of Oakland
Paris, March 18, 2008 – Nexans has installed the cable in the basket spreader of a ship-to-shore crane.
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Notice of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting - Election of new Directors and renewal of a Director’s term of office - Resolutions proposed to the Shareholders Meeting relating to the Madeco transaction
Paris, March 7, 2008
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Nexans and INEO install 264 km of high voltage overhead lines in record time to reinforce vital power link in West Africa
Paris, February 28, 2008 – The INEO-Nexans consortium has installed AERO-Z® high voltage overhead conductors in just 29 days.
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Nexans to enter into a joint venture with Polycab, the Indian leader in the cable industry

Paris, February 19, 2008 – The French Group gains a foothold in India.

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Nexans wins 8 million Euros power cable contract in Thailand
Paris, February 6, 2008 – 33kV submarine cables will be installed to create new power interconnections for islands in the Krabi Province
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2007 results - Increased 2007 profits and solid fundamentals lead Nexans to view the future with confidence
Paris, January 31, 2008 - Read the press release, presentation and documents.
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Presentation of 2007 Annual Results - Watch the video

The presentation was given on Thursday, January 31st, 2008 in Paris.

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Wolfgang Bedorf joins Nexans Executive Committee as Executive Vice President Rest of the World Area
Paris, January 17, 2008 – Nexans has appointed Dr Wolfgang Bedorf as member of the Executive Committee of the Group  and Executive Vice President, Rest of the World Area, with effect from February 1st, 2008.
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Nexans installs a fibre-optic cable and provides rapid data transmission across Lake Constance

Paris, December 11,  2007 – Nexans has laid a submarine fibre-optic cable between the German towns of Konstanz and Friedrichshafen.

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Nexans and BC Hydro sign five-year extension to utility cable and wire supply contract in Canada

Paris, December 5, 2007 – Nexans will provide around 54 million euros of power cable over the next five years.

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Nexans and Interxion strengthen their partnership
Paris, November 21, 2007 - Interxion installs Nexans’ cabling solutions to increase the reliability and durability of its dedicated hosting facilities
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Nexans signs a Framework Agreement to acquire the cable business of Madeco, the cable market leader in South America
Paris, November 15, 2007 – This acquisition, the largest yet made by Nexans, will result in a leading position for the group in energy cables in a high growth area
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Nexans extends utility cable and wire contract with Manitoba Hydro in Canada
Paris, November 6, 2007 - Nexans will provide around 21 million euros of power cable over the next four years, extending original 5-year contract.
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2007 third-quarter financial information
Paris, October 18, 2007 Nexans today announced 2007 third-quarter sales of 1,776 million euros (at actual non-ferrous metal prices).
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Nexans’ new BUFLEX XPREM’s innovative cable solution boosts crane performance and durability
Paris, October 11, 2007 –  The BUFLEX X’PREM reeling cable reduces weight and increases abrasion resistance enhancing productivity of crane operators and OEMs.
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Nexans wins 30 million Euro umbilicals order for Mexilhão gas field in Brazil
Paris, 3 October 2007 – Nexans has been awarded a 30 million Euro contract by the state-owned Brazilian company Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) to supply umbilicals for the Mexilhão gas field.
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Nexans wins 146 million euros order for high voltage submarine link between Spanish mainland and Balearic Islands
Paris, September 26, 2007 – Nexans, has signed a 146 million euros contract with REE (Red Electrica de España). Nexans  will manufacture, transport and install a high voltage (250kV, 500MW) DC submarine power link between the Spanish mainland and the Balearic Islands as part of the COMETA
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Nexans expands its successful GG45 product range with a new 8-contact high-speed Cat 7A PCB jack
Paris, September 25, 2007 – Nexans has launched a new GG45 8-contact high-speed Category 7A jack for use on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
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Nexans sponsors Palace of Versailles renovation

Paris, September 20, 2007 - As part of this initiative, Nexans will supply free power and data cables for the Trianon Palace, the Grand Lodgings (Grand Commun) and the Royal Opera. This first tranche of sponsorship is valued at between 500,000 and 1 million euros.

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Nexans supplies subsea medium voltage cables and power accessories for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm Horns Rev 2
Paris, September 17, 2007 – Nexans has recently signed a contract with DONG Energy A/S, Denmark’s largest energy supplier, to supply a total of 70 km of medium-voltage (MV) subsea power cables for the Danish offshore wind farm Horns Rev 2 to be constructed over the next two years.
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Nexans’ RHEYFIRM (RS) innovative hybrid medium voltage ship-to-shore cables for cleaner ports
Paris, September 12, 2007 – Nexans has developed an innovative hybrid MV ship-to-shore connection cable that enables ships berthed in port to cut their engines and plug in to the local power grid, as well as providing an integrated data and telecommunications link.
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Nexans to deliver High Density fibre solutions for FTTH implementation in Stockholm

Paris, September 11, 2007 – Nexans has signed a two-year frame agreement with AB Stokab, the owner of Stockholm's ‘Citynet’ broadband infrastructure.

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Publication of the half-year financial report
Paris, July 27, 2007 – Further to the Nexans Group’s 2007 half-year results press release on July 25, 2007, you can now consult the half-year financial report on Nexans website.
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Strong growth in first half-year results
Paris, July 25, 2007 - Organic sales growth of cable businesses: +12.9%, Operating margin: +73%, Net debt reduced by 100 million euros.
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Nexans confirms the financial conditions applicable to the sale to Superior Essex of its 40% minority interest in Essex Nexans

Paris, July 3, 2007 – Nexans confirms that its 40% minority interest in Essex Nexans was sold to Superior Essex for an amount of 22 million Euro.

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Nexans sells its residual interest in the European winding wire sector

Paris, June 28, 2007 - Nexans has announced the sale to Superior Essex of its 40% minority interest in Essex Nexans.

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Nexans launches new snap-in patch panel range

Paris, June 22, 2007 – New design delivers increased flexibility by providing a future upgrade path to LANsense Intelligent Infrastructure Management (IIM)

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Nexans cable powers Wimbledon services with Alsecure NXS
Paris, June 25, 2007 – ALSECURE NXS keeps tennis tournament running during major building project
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Huizingen, Belgium, June 11, 2007 – Dialogue has resumed at Nexans Harnesses around the reorganization project for the Huizingen plant

 

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Paris, May 25, 2007 - Within the framework of the project to reorganize its Belgian site in Huizingen, Nexans renews the social dialogue

 

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Nexans leads the way in Intelligent Infrastructure Management and harmonizes its product ranges
Brussels, May 22, 2007 - With its cutting-edge LANsense and LANmark offerings, Nexans provides Cabling Intelligence as the ‘missing link’ in network integration
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Nexans wins fast-track contract to supply 800 km of fibre optic submarine cable to improve broadband access in Canada
Paris, May 16, 2007 – The contract is a result of almost a year’s cooperation and careful overall planning between Nexans and IT International Telecom.
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Nexans will supply 875 km of 220 kV AERO-Z® high voltage, bare aluminum overhead lines in Peru
Paris, May 15, 2007 - Nexans wins a 6.2 million Euro contract for overhead power lines in Peru
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Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of May 10, 2007 - Confirmation of Nexans’ first semester outlook; possible improvement of medium-term objectives under consideration

Paris, May 10, 2007 – The Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Nexans, presided by Gérard Hauser, Chairman and CEO, will take place on May 10, 2007, at 4.30 pm in Paris.

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Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of May 10, 2007 - Renewal of Directors’ term of office
Paris, May 10, 2007 - The Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Nexans, held on May 10, 2007, and presided by Gérard Hauser, Chairman and CEO, approved the payment of a dividend of 1.20 euro per share.
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AMSC and Nexans announce successful testing of world’s first power transmission cable made with 2G HTS wire
Westborough (USA)/Paris, May 9, 2007 –Testing Completed on 138kV  Nexans Cable Powered by AMSC’s 344 Superconductors - Results Pave the Way for Commercial
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Nexans cable connects the UK’s largest dedicated biomass power plant
Paris, May 3, 2007 - Nexans has completed a contract to manufacture and supply the 33kV cable that provides the grid connection for E.ON UK’s 44MW biomass power plant near Lockerbie, Scotland.
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Nexans signs a five–year agreement worth around 60 million euros with one of Canada’s leading utility companies
Paris, April 27, 2007 - Nexans’ plant in  Weyburn, Saskatchewan, has further extended its strategic long-term  business partnership with SaskPower
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"Not for distribution in the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan"/Successful placement of Nexans inaugural bond issue
 
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Financial information for 2007 first quarter
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"Not for distribution in the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan"/Nexans announce a bond issue
 
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Nexans will supply more than a thousand kilometres of cables for the Yemen LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminal project.
Paris, April 12, 2007 - Nexans was awarded a contract worth approximately 10 million Euro  to supply medium voltage, low voltage and instrumentation cables.
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Nexans opens a new plant in China
Nanning, April 10, 2007 – The new Nanning site will produce cables for the telecommunications ...
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Renewal of Directors term of office - Election of new Directors - Notice of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
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Nexans wins 35 million Euro high voltage underground power cable contract for Shanghai
March 19, 2007 - Paris. Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry will manufacture and install a 17km, 500kV, underground power cable circuit to link Shibo and Sanlin 500kV substations in Shanghai city, China.
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Nexans wins a 15 million Euro power cable contract
Paris, February 22, 2007 - Nexans has been awarded a contract worth approximately 15 million Euro to supply medium (MV) and low voltage (LV) power cables for Vietnam’s first crude oil refinery.
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Recall of comfort heating products
Paris, February 14, 2007 – Nexans Norway AS has discovered a defect in a few of its comfort heating products and  have decided to recall Nexans Millimats and Hunton Silencio EL.
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Immediate launch of a recall campaign of Millimat comfort heating cables
Paris, February 14, 2007 – Due to a manufacturing defect, Nexans Norway AS is recalling Millimat comfort heating cables manufactured from October 26, 2006 to January 15, 2007 from the market with immediate effect.
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Nexans to supply Australia’s largest wind farm
Paris, February 15, 2007 – Nexans has been awarded, via Olex, an order from Suzlon Energy Australia to supply approximately 135km of Low Voltage (LV) flexible rubber cables for the Hallett Wind Farm in South Australia.
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Nexans wins Euro 140 million contract to supply a high voltage subsea cable in China

Paris, February 6, 2007