In December 2024, Italy’s Tratos Cavi S.A.  completed its acquisition of Spain’s TELNET Fibre Optic S.L.U., which has a firm base in fiber optics technology.

A press release and media reports outlined how the strategic move was expected to significantly boost Tratos’ position in the fiber optic technology sector and expand its presence. The long list of cited advantages includes the following key benefits and expectations: expanded production capacity, as TELNET’s facilities add more than 12,000 sq m of manufacturing space with an annual output of 1.5 million km of fiber optic cables; enhanced technological capabilities as TELNET’s expertise in fiber optic cables and passive optical components complements Tratos’ existing product portfolio; market expansion, as it allows Tratos to establish a strong foothold in Spain and enhance its commercial operations in the region; increased revenue; a broader product range and more innovation, as the merger makes it possible to offer a more comprehensive range of solutions for high-speed connectivity and advanced telecommunications infrastructure while adding TELNET’s R&D capabilities will help Tratos achieve further technological advancements in the telecom industry; and strategic growth, as this deal fits well into the broader strategy of Tratos to strengthen its presence across Europe and expand into new markets.

The release noted TELNET has an impressive customer base that includes: fibre optic cables for several high-profile clients in Spain and across Europe, including Telefónica de España S.A.U., Vodafone Spain, MasOrange, DIGI Spain Telecom, ADIF, and international operators like IP Telecom Portugal, Vodafone UK, Portugal Telecom, Cabo Verde Telecom, Digi Belgium, Telecom Argentina, Telefónica Argentina, Telefónica Uruguay, Colombia Telecomunicaciones and Unsere Grüne Glasfaser (UGG) in Germany.