Aurubis signs multi-year low‑carbon copper supply deal with NKT

Key highlights
  • Aurubis will supply several NKT production sites in Europe with low-carbon copper Wire ROD used for high-voltage cables.
  • The agreement is multi-year and covers supply across the European value chain.
  • It secures resilient supply chains and reliable access to high-quality, low-carbon copper for energy-transition projects.
  • The partnership targets responsible sourcing, greater circularity, resource efficiency and decarbonization across the copper value chain.

Agreement

Aurubis and NKT signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of low‑carbon copper Wire ROD to several NKT production sites in Europe; the material is primarily used in high‑voltage cables.

Supply‑chain implications

The contract secures reliable access to high‑quality copper across the European value chain, addressing resilience needs amid geopolitical uncertainty and supporting delivery of energy‑transition projects.

Sustainability and circularity

The partners intend to advance lower‑carbon value chains by combining responsible sourcing, increased circularity and improved resource efficiency, applying a low‑carbon approach from sourcing to end use.

Strategic relevance

The deal deepens operational collaboration between supplier and cable manufacturer to ensure material standards, delivery reliability and stable European supply for critical infrastructure segments.

Source: Aurubis

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