B.V. Twentsche Kabelfabriek (TKF), part of TKH Group N.V., officially opened its new production facility for fiber optic cables on Sept. 6 in Rawicz, Poland, an initiative described as an important company milestone.

A press release said that, with the new facility, TKF has doubled its fiber optic cable production capacity in Europe, which allows it to partially replace production capacity in China. The Rawicz location will bolster TKH’s ability “to supply Europe with innovative fibre optic cable solutions.”

The new plant, at full capacity, will have more than 75 full-time jobs at the site. It has some 10,000 sq m of space dedicated to fiber optic cable production. Construction began last March, “and now, just one and a half years later, the factory is already operational.”

The new facility is in line with TKF’s commitment towards a sustainable future. It was designed to meet ESG goals that include, among others, the use of a state-of-the-art UV LED, LED lighting and solar power.

“There is a great sense of pride among the workers here and the community,” said TKF Telecom Director Wim Bank. “Our expansion is an exciting move for TKF. By significantly increasing capacity in the European Union, we enhance our ability to meet the needs of our customers and strengthen our European competitiveness.”

The new cable factory is at the same location as E&E Cable Solutions. Both are part of the TKH Group. TKF, founded in 1930, has developed from a cable manufacturer to a technologically leading supplier of connectivity solutions. In June it announced that it had been awarded a cable supply contract by Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind power. That project calls for it to supply and terminate close to 200 km of inter-array cables and other cables including accessories and connectors, all operating 66 kV for the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan.

M. Holland Company, a U.S.-based international distributor of thermoplastic resins and ancillary materials for sectors that include wire and cable, has been acquired by the Ravago Group, a Swiss-based business that has more than 45 manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed,

but a press release said the founding Holland family will retain a significant stake. Following the close of the transaction, M. Holland will continue to operate independently as a subsidiary of the Ravago Group family of companies, and its existing management team—including CEO and Board Chairman Ed Holland and President and COO Marc Fern—will continue to lead it.

“This transaction is an important inflection point for M. Holland as it places the company on a clear path to continued and long-term success,” Ed Holland said. “Following an exhaustive review of strategic paths, we determined the best way to serve our stakeholders and set up M. Holland for success over the next 70 years was to partner with an organization that shared our passion for employees, customers and suppliers. Ravago Group is that partner.”

Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, M. Holland has over $1.5 billion in annual sales, partners with more than 4,000 customers annually, and serves over 70 countries across North America, LATAM, EMEA and Asia. M. Holland has offices located in the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands.

The Ravago Group, a global plastic production and distribution company, specializes in polymer and chemical distribution, building materials, recycling and raw materials. Its activities include distribution, resale and manufacturing, as well as business services and supply chain solutions. It has operations in more than 325 locations across North America, Asia, Africa and Europe, with its American headquarters located in Orlando, Florida.

“M. Holland is a well-known and respected name in the plastics industry, and we are thrilled to welcome (it)to the Ravago Group family of companies,” said Ravago Holdings America President and CEO Jim Duffy.

The transaction is subject to closing conditions

NKT confirms that it has a capacity reservation from SSEN Transmission for Scottish power cable projects that it was previously given status as a preferred bidder.

A press release said that NKT has now reserved production and offshore installation capacity for SSEN Transmission for power cables for the two HVDC transmission lines that link Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead. The projects will strengthen the interconnection of the Scottish transmission grid.

The parties have agreements ensuring production and offshore installation capacity for the 525 kV XLPE high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power cable systems for the two Scottish projects. NKT will be responsible for both on- and off-shore cable systems for the two links. The combined value of the two projects has not been set but is estimated to top €1 billion. Both projects are scheduled for completion in 2030.

“The reservation of production and offshore installation capacity is an important milestone in the great collaboration with SSEN Transmission and our continuous support of the green transition in Scotland,” said NKT President and CEO Claes Westerlind. “The projects are an excellent fit with our decision to expand our high-voltage production capacity in Karlskrona and add a new market leading cable-laying vessel to our fleet.”

The Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead offshore HVDC transmission links are part of The Pathway to 2030 Holistic Network Design (HND) which is a major upgrade of the electricity transmission network across Great Britain that is required to help meet U.K. and Scottish Governments 2030 renewable energy and climate change targets. The Western Isles cable route calls for some 160 km of 525 kV HVDC cable, to be completed by the end of 2024, and the Spittal-Peterhead cable route calls for some 220 km of 525kV HVDC, to be completed by the end of 2025.