KEY FACTS

Founded in 1991, Europacable is the voice of the European wire and cable industry, representing approximately  85% of Europe’s industry in this sector.

Europacable unites previously existing product related associations. In 2010, it's member companies totalled some € 20 billion wire & cable consumption (Source: International Cable Federation, January 2011), using some 2,2 million tonnes insulated metallic cable production at conductor 2009 which equals some  38 million km of cables produced p.a. in Europe. Europacable member companies employ over 55.000 people across Europe. The association is registered with the EU Institutions at 453103789-9.

Generally speaking, wire and cable products become invisible when performing their service: they are either buried in the ground, hidden behind walls or integrated as a part of electrical devices. But while they might not be directly visible, modern life does not function without high-performing and reliable wires and cables:

• High performing low fire-hazard cables improve the security in public and residential buildings.
• High and extra high voltage electricity cables enable the needed grid extensions and facilitate the integration of renewable energies in Europe.
• Low and medium voltage power cables will form an intrinsic part of Europe’s future  – smart – electricity distribution grids.
• Optical fiber cables are key to meeting the increasing need of affordable and secure high-bandwidth communication networks for industry and private households.