Nexans and Leviton join forces for LAN cable connector systems in North America
Paris, April 3, 2013 - Nexans, a worldwide expert in the cable industry, announces its decision to keep its Berk Tek business within the Group, after reviewing the offers it received for the sale of this activity.
In order to enhance the value creation of this activity, Nexans has established an alliance with Leviton Network Solutions division, one of the major manufacturers of copper and fiber optic connectors in North America. This alliance includes in particular a joint marketing and warranty program for LAN cable connector systems.
Further details on this alliance are provided in the Berk-Tek Leviton press release dated April 2, 2013, please click here.
About Nexans
With energy at the basis of its development, Nexans, worldwide expert in the cable industry, offers an extensive range of cables and cabling solutions. The Group is a global player in the energy transmission and distribution, , industry and building markets. Nexans addresses a wide series of market segments: from energy and telecom networks to energy resources (wind turbines, photovoltaic, oil and gas or mining.) to transportation (shipbuilding, aerospace, automotive and automation, railways...).
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 commitment, customer orientation 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 40 countries and commercial activities worldwide, Nexans employs 25,000 people and had sales in 2012 of 7.2 billion euros. Nexans is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris, compartment A.
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Contacts:
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| Angéline Afanoukoe | Tel. : +33 (0)1 73 23 84 12 | Angeline.afanoukoe@nexans.com |
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| Michel Gédéon | Tel.: +33 (0)1 73 23 85 31 | Michel.gedeon@nexans.com |
