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As the largest cable manufacturer in the world, Nexans values the importance of safe and approved products. We are a committed member of the BCA (British Cable Association). We always strive to improve and pride ourselves in producing cables of the highest standards.
In March 2010 as a result of a collaboration between a number of organisations within the UK electrical industry, the ACI (Approved Cable Initiative) was created. The ACI is addressing the issue of unsafe, non-approved and counterfeit cable entering the UK marketplace. With industry and regulator support, the ACI is taking a proactive and hard hitting approach to inform the electrical supply chain – from manufacturer to end user through a comprehensive communication schedule of seminars, marketing activities and articles to national trade media. This is the first initiative of this kind in the UK.
Value for the UK market for electrical cables and systems is approximately £2Bn. Counterfeit, unsafe & non-approved cable products is estimated at 20% of the total market. These alarming statistics have mobilised entire industry to take action. ACI is taking a determined approach to advise/support everyone involved in purchasing and installing cable and increase awareness of the existence of counterfeit & unsafe product on the British market.
Nexans, as a part of the BCA, fully supports the ACI. We believe that this initiative is absolutely essential in order to protect people and property through using only approved, high quality electrical products.
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About Nexans
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With energy as the basis of its development, Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, offers an extensive range of cables and cabling systems. The Group is a global player in the infrastructure, industry, building and Local Area Network markets. Nexans addresses a series of market segments: from energy, transport and telecom networks to shipbuilding, oil and gas, nuclear power, automotives, electronics, aeronautics, material handling and automation.
Nexans is a responsible industrial company that regards sustainable development as integral to its global and operational strategy. Continuous innovation in products, solutions and services, employee development and engagement, and the introduction of safe industrial processes with limited environmental impact are among the key initiatives that place Nexans at the core of a sustainable future.
With an industrial presence in 39 countries and commercial activities worldwide, Nexans employs 22,700 people and had sales in 2009 of 5 billion euros. Nexans is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris, compartment A. For more information, please consult www.nexans.com
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