Nexans has reached a major milestone in its sustainability journey by developing a prototype cable made entirely from recycled materials — a first in the company’s history. This innovation combines technical performance, industrial feasibility, and a drastically reduced environmental footprint, marking a decisive step forward in circular economy.
The prototype has been conceived thanks to the efforts of worldwide Nexans’s technical teams. The wire drawing was carried out by our Nexans teams in Yanggu, China. The materials department was responsible for extruding the prototype in France and the assembly of the 3G2.5 was then carried out by the Technocenter Building laboratory in AmpaCity, Lyon.
The record prototype includes 100% recycled copper, sourced from a trusted partner in China, along with recycled polyethylene and PVC from Nexans’ European suppliers.
The prototype – nicknamed the “record cable” – was compared to a standard cable of the same category made with virgin materials. The analysis covered the entire life cycle from raw material extraction to cable use. The results:
This innovation demonstrates the technical feasibility of incorporating 100% recycled materials while maintaining the same level of quality and safety as a cable made from virgin materials.
This prototype shows that industrial innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. It’s a major step toward a more sustainable electrification.
Corporate Vice President of Innovation, Nexans
This innovation supports Nexans ambition to integrate 25% of recycled copper into its cable production by 2028. It’s a bold example of the Group commitment to a circular economy, which plays a central role in its sustainability roadmap. By rethinking the entire cable lifecycle – from materials to manufacturing – Nexans is reducing its carbon footprint and helping preserve natural resources, without compromising quality or safety.
Nexans announces today the completion of the sale of Lynxeo, its industrial cable division, to Latour Capital, a France-based private equity fund, for an Enterprise Value of €525 million. This transaction represents a key milestone in Nexans’ strategy to refocus on its core electrification business and establish itself as a pure player in electrification.
The closing of the transaction marks a pivotal milestone in our electrification journey. It will streamline our operations and ensure efficient resource allocation. Our long-term vision for sustainable growth and leadership in the electrification ecosystem starts now. Under Latour Capital’s expert guidance, Lynxeo’s future will shine brightly. Their wealth of experience and strategic insight will undoubtedly catalyze Lynxeo’s growth and innovation.
Chief Executive Officer, Nexans
At a time when digital infrastructures and sustainability challenges are reshaping the global energy landscape, Nexans is investing to meet tomorrow’s critical demands. Today, Nexans inaugurates Stella Nova, its new Center of Excellnce located in Hanover, Germany. On this occasion, the Group also unveils a world-first demonstration: a test bench showcasing the benefits of superconducting cables for powering data centers using low-voltage alternating current (LV AC) and direct current (LV DC).
Located on the Panattoni Campus in Hanover, Nexans Stella Nova brings together more than 70 experts in engineering, research, and manufacturing. The new site spans 9,000 m² and is dedicated to three strategic domains:
As global electricity consumption by data centers could reach 10% of total energy demand by 2030, Nexans is innovating to meet the critical challenges of capacity, efficiency, and sustainability. Superconducting cable systems enable the transmission of up to 10 times more power compared to conventional cables, with zero energy loss, minimal heat generation, and significantly reduced infrastructure footprint. Great opportunities lie ahead with regards potential applications of superconducting technology. Nexans is already involved in multiple projects aiming at developing superconducting solutions beyond the data center industry.
With Stella Nova and this world-first demonstration, Nexans is addressing one of the critical challenges of tomorrow: ensuring the sustainable electrification of an increasingly digital world. Superconductivity offers a breakthrough solution to meet the massive power needs of next-generation data centers, while reducing their environmental footprint and accelerating the energy transition.
Corporate VP Director of Innovation, Nexans
The industrialization of superconductivity is revolutionizing the path toward a more efficient and modern energy grid. With its advancing technology readiness and ongoing breakthroughs, superconductivity serves as a powerful catalyst for accelerating the energy transition and achieving Net-Zero.
Director of Acceleration Units, Nexans
For over 30 years, Nexans has been at the forefront of superconducting and cryogenic systems. This leadership will be further strengthened by the establishment of a new testing facility: this state-of-the-art high-voltage laboratory is designed for testing conventional and superconducting cables, superconducting current limiters and components, as well as providing a high current test field for superconducting tapes and components.
The inauguration of Stella Nova also marks the celebration of 125 years of Nexans’ industrial history. As a pioneer in electrification since 1900, Nexans today plays a central role in enabling the transition to renewable energies, supporting the decarbonization of infrastructures, and building a more connected, resilient, and sustainable world.
Nexans, a leader in the global energy transition, has completed today the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Cables RCT. Based in Spain, Cables RCT offers an extensive copper low-voltage portfolio with a recognized outstanding expertise in flexible fire safety solutions for buildings. The company operates across 30 countries with a strong presence in Iberia. This strategic acquisition reinforces Nexans’ commitment to expanding its capabilities in key geographies, by accelerating growth in core market verticals.
Founded in 1965, Cables RCT generated 133 million euros of revenues in 2024, employs approximately 175 people and operates one state-of-the-art cable production unit in Zaragoza, as well as logistic facilities in Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia. Furthermore, Cables RCT expects to fully commission within the next few weeks a significant CAPEX program that has been fully funded before the transaction date ; it aims at increasing its production capacity by 25%+ with a focus on fire safety offers to meet growing demand for safer and more sustainable solutions.
This acquisition further enhances Nexans’ footprint in Southern Europe with highly complementary assets as well as state-of-the-art production capabilities and a strong focus in innovative fire safety products. The move will accelerate Nexans’ profitable growth by enhancing efficiency, expanding its portfolio, and driving innovation in the region. Cables RCT’s experienced management team will continue to drive future growth and to support Nexans in delivering the substantial deal synergies .
Nexans expects meaningful shareholder value creation through an appealing synergies case fully leveraging Cables RCT’s recently upgraded industrial footprint while implementing Nexans’ proven proprietary programs, SHIFT.
The acquisition of Cables RCT marks another decisive step in executing our strategic ambition to become a Pure Player in electrification. It will strengthen Nexans’ presence in key geographies and accelerate our momentum in selected markets in line with the Group’s strategy. We are delighted to welcome Cables RCT team to develop the business and further create value together.
CEO, Nexans
We are proud to join a group that shares our core values and our vision for the future. This ensures continuity – for our people, our customers, and our know-how – while giving Cables RCT the means to respond even more effectively to growing regulatory and technological demands in the field of electrification.
CEO, Cables RCT
Nexans Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, held today in Paris, approved all 27 resolutions agreed by the Board of Directors. The voting results are available on the Nexans website. The Shareholders’ Meeting was broadcast live in French and English, and a replay will be available shortly on this same website.
The shareholders adopted all the resolutions submitted, and thus approved:
Following the Shareholder Meeting, the Board of Directors is comprised of thirteen members, of whom 60% are Independent Directors and 54% are women.
Nexans, in partnership with Swissgrid, Switzerland’s national grid operator, will install a high-voltage line in the Saint-Gotthard Road tunnel.
The Saint-Gotthard Road tunnel’s second tube will feature a first: by 2030, it will house an 18 km long high-voltage line, which will replace the existing overhead line across the pass. This new connection will play a critical role in electricity transmission along Switzerland’s north–south corridor.
The 220 kV high-voltage line is a pioneering project. It marks a first of major significance in Europe: using a road tunnel for cable installation. On behalf of the federal government, Swissgrid evaluates every grid project to determine whether synergies with other infrastructure—such as rail or road tunnels—can be leveraged. Combining infrastructures often contributes to landscape preservation and more efficient land use. Nexans will supply a total of 57 km of extra-high voltage cable for this operation, working with its bases in Charleroi (Belgium), which will manufacture the cable, and in Cortaillod (Switzerland), which will handle the project engineering and installation as well as supply accessories. The preparatory phase is set to unfold from 2025 to 2028, and works are due to start in 2028 and be completed in 2030.
Nexans relied on a longstanding partnership with Swissgrid, as well as the success of several previous projects. This experience has enabled the company to acquire in-depth knowledge of the Swiss market, along with a reputation for excellence in reliability and installation solutions. Valued at approximately €50 million, this project represents the largest contract ever signed by Nexans Switzerland, making it a historic milestone for the company.
This project illustrates our aim to remain a top-tier partner for Swissgrid, leveraging our ability to devise novel and dependable cable-laying solutions in complex environments. It also reflects our commitment to supporting the energy transition while playing an active part in protecting landscapes.
CEO PWR-Grid Central Europe, Nexans
Once the new line is operational, the overhead cables crossing the Gotthard Pass will be dismantled. However, four pylons near the summit will remain active but be reduced in size, to continue supporting a high-voltage connection for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). The dismantling operation will contribute to reducing environmental and landscape impact in this sensitive natural area.
Nexans, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and energy solutions, today announced that it will host its Innovation Summit 2025 on October 9, 2025, in Toronto, Canada. The event will bring together the brightest minds in the fields of energy, sustainability, and technology to discuss and address the challenges surrounding the electrification of the future.
The theme of the summit, “A New Era of Electrification,” will focus on the urgent call to expand grid capacity in an effort to meet growing demand while reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact. Keynote speakers and panel discussions will explore a wide range of timely topics, including:
In partnership with Electro Federation Canada (EFC), the France Canada Chamber of Commerce (ON, MB) and Habitat for Humanity Canada, the event will also focus on Nexans’ sustainability goals commitment, providing insights on the company’s path forward and the role it plays in shaping North America’s electrification future.
At the heart of our discussions lies a powerful conviction: sustainable electrification demands audacious investment in innovators and scalable solutions. To shape an electrified future that respects our planet, we must urgently accelerate the deployment of technologies and empower the talent capable of fundamentally redefining how electricity is generated, distributed, and consumed.
CEO , Nexans
The event will also be led and concluded with proactive initiatives that reflect Nexans’ commitment to innovation and community impact. Leading up to the summit, the Nexans Innovation Challenge will engage university students to develop bold solutions in grid modernization, renewable energy, and smart city technologies, with winners being selected at the event. Following the summit a community initiative in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada, will underscore Nexans’ dedication to giving back, highlighting the importance of aligning technological advancement with local engagement.
The Nexans Innovation Summit 2025 represents a decisive step forward in our mission to responsibly electrify the world. The challenge of expanding grid capacity sustainably while respecting our environmental commitments requires collective ingenuity, collaboration, and bold action. Nexans is dedicated to mobilizing the brightest minds to drive the transformative solutions our future demands.
CEO , Nexans
To learn more about the event, visit: Nexans Innovation Summit 2025 – Nexans
Nexans, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services, specializing in the offshore wind market and subsea interconnectors, has been awarded a significant contract by Interconnect Malta (ICM) to deliver the second Malta-Sicily interconnector. This new high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) link will reinforce Malta’s electricity system, ensuring a stable and resilient energy supply. The cables for this project will be produced at Nexans’ facility in Charleston, USA. It also reinforces Nexans’ longstanding commitment to supporting Malta’s energy independence and economic development.
The 225 MW interconnector will operate at 220 kV and consists of subsea cable linking Maghtab, Malta, and Ragusa, Sicily. It will be installed in parallel with the existing interconnector, previously delivered by Nexans in 2015.
As part of Malta’s national energy strategy, the project will increase security of supply, integrate more renewable energy sources, and support the country’s 2030 climate and energy targets. By strengthening Malta’s connection to the European grid, it will improve grid stability and foster economic growth through a more reliable power supply.
We are proud to contribute to Malta’s energy infrastructure. Delivering this second interconnector strengthens the energy link between Malta and Sicily, ensuring long-term stability for the country’s electricity supply. Building on our longstanding partnership with Interconnect Malta, this project also plays a key role in supporting the country’s transition toward a climate-neutral economy and enabling further investment in renewable energy.
EVP Power Transmission Business Group, Nexans
This interconnector is a key milestone for Malta’s electricity network. By adding a second connection, we are increasing security of supply, increasing grid resilience, and ensuring that Malta has access to reliable and efficient power transmission for years to come. We are pleased to partner with Nexans once again on this project.
CEO, Interconnect Malta (ICM)
With this project, Nexans continues to reinforce its role as a key partner in power transmission, delivering high-quality, high-performance cable solutions and innovative technology for critical energy infrastructure worldwide.
Electrification pioneer Nexans is expanding its low-carbon product range in 2025. The low-voltage cables from its plant in Jeumont (northern France) will have 10% recycled aluminum content and contribute to reducing Nexans’ and its customers’ carbon footprints. These new cables will be made exclusively with low-carbon aluminum produced using a decarbonized energy mix, and 10% of the aluminum in them will be recycled.
This is a new step in Nexans’ circularity strategy aimed at reducing its own and its customers’ environmental impacts. Raw material recycling is becoming a central concern as demand for electrification continues to increase, and this breakthrough will contribute to alleviating the risk of pressure on aluminum supplies for the electrical industry.
All the cables from Jeumont for all low-voltage markets—distribution network cables and industrial cables, notably for photovoltaic systems—will include this new feature.
Today’s recycled aluminum is exclusively derived from “1000 series” aluminum, i.e. the purest alloy and the only one that enables electrical cable recycling. Most of this aluminum comes from used cables or off-cuts from Nexans plants.
Nexans has embarked on a journey with its partners to shrink its environmental impact at various stages in the cable production process, which includes sourcing low-carbon aluminum and recycled aluminum to manufacture cables for France’s electricity distribution network.
In 2024, the Group also announced a new €15 million investment plan to modernize its plant in Bourg-en-Bresse (France) in order to produce eco-friendlier medium-voltage cables.
As the ecological transition is getting underway, companies need to consider each product’s full cycle to measure its overall footprint. Using recycled raw materials in our products is becoming essential. The goal for Nexans today is to source enough recycled aluminum to meet the market’s needs. That’s why we are asking our customers to route their cables towards streams that effectively ensure circularity, i.e. turn used cables into new, recycled cables.
Sustainable Offer Marketing Director, Nexans
Nexans, moreover, is the only cable manufacturer to run its own second-life operation, CableLoop, a one-of-a-kind facility that recovers and recycles off-cuts. Nexans buys used cables—electrical wire left over from construction projects and obsolete industrial cables—and turns them into valuable resources that can be reused indefinitely, for its partners, customers, suppliers and the rest of the cable industry.
Alongside its partners, Nexans aims to increase the proportion of recycled aluminum in its products. As an active member of the Aluminium Forward 2030 coalition, the Group is working with other industrial players to fast-track the aluminum sector’s transition and build a more sustainable future for it. Our goal is clear: maximize resource efficiency and advance the circular economy. To do that, we use secondary materials—notably recycled aluminum, copper and plastic—where possible and invest constantly in research and development to increase recycled content in our products.
By pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Nexans is playing a prominent role in the energy transition. This positive-impact approach also enables its customers to reach their CSR goals.
Nexans, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services, has secured a major framework agreement with RTE (Réseau de Transport d’Electricité), France’s Transmission System Operator. The frame agreement includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of 450 km of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cables and 280 km of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) onshore cables to support the connection of three offshore wind farms, the Center Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron, to the French transmission network.
The value of the agreement is above €1 billion, depending on the final quantities to be agreed upon and the subcontractors to be appointed during the next phase leading to the signature of each EPCI contract. With this new framework agreement, Nexans continues to play a central role in Europe’s energy transition efforts, supplying high-voltage cables to meet growing demands. The agreement aligns with France’s updated offshore wind targets of achieving 45 GW of capacity by 2050.
As a key player in the global transition to a more connected and sustainable future, the frame agreement also underscores Nexans’ leadership in delivering advanced technology infrastructure for large-scale energy projects. This selection also highlights Nexans continued investment in grid infrastructure, further demonstrating its capacity to execute innovative projects in the field of renewable energy.
This landmark agreement with RTE reinforces Nexans’ position at the forefront of the energy transition in Europe. By delivering state-of-the-art transmission solutions, we are not only supporting France’s ambitious offshore wind targets but also strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the power grid. Nexans remains committed to enabling a more connected and sustainable future, leveraging our expertise to drive forward the large-scale renewable energy projects that will define tomorrow’s energy landscape.
CEO, Nexans
We are proud to be awarded by RTE for this frame agreement. This contract not only reinforces our strong partnership with RTE but also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting France’s ambitious offshore wind and energy transition goals.
EVP of Power Transmission, Nexans
