Tokyo Bay factory supports the Group in addressing the growing demand for submarine high voltage power cables worldwide.

July 7, 2017

nvc — The NVC started production in November 2006 at its submarine high voltage power cable plant of Tokyo Bay in Japan.

Further to an agreement between Nexans and Viscas, shareholders of NVC, the Joint Venture is now a 100% Nexans company.

“Created in 2006, the objective of this JV was to support the development of the Group’s sales, by adding capacity in Oil Filled and Mass Impregnated Paper Cables”, explains Vincent Dessale, Executive Vice President, Submarine High Voltage Cables. “Over the period, it has already delivered major projects: Hainan I, Cometa, Strait of Belle Isle (SOBI) and Maritim Link.”

“The full control of this manufacturing asset will further support Nexans development in addressing the promising perspectives and growing energy submarine market” adds Dirk Steinbrink, Senior Executive Vice President, High Voltage and Underwater Cable Business Group.