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Nexans S.A.

About Nexans

Nexans S.A. is a French multinational manufacturer of cables and cabling systems serving the energy, industrial, building, infrastructure, and data/telecom sectors. The company designs, produces, and installs solutions spanning low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution and transmission, including subsea interconnectors and offshore wind connections, as well as specialized cables for rail, aerospace, marine, and automation. Nexans operates globally with manufacturing, engineering, and installation capabilities.

For the chemical value chain, Nexans is a significant user and developer of polymeric insulation and sheathing materials (e.g., XLPE, PVC, and halogen‑free flame-retardant compounds), alongside copper and aluminum conductors. Its activities encompass materials formulation for electrical performance and fire safety compliance, cable recycling and metal recovery, and lifecycle services tied to grid reliability and electrification projects.

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