U.S.-based Liberty Networks, a regional subsea and terrestrial fiber operator for Latin America and the Caribbean, has been chosen to deliver El Salvador’s first submarine cable system.

A press release said that it will design, build, implement, and operate the planned 1,800‑km system for El Salvador regulator SIGET to significantly strengthen the country’s international connectivity and improve internet performance for Salvadoran users. The cable is expected to enter service in the second half of 2028 and is being promoted by U.S. and Salvadoran officials as a strategic digital infrastructure investment to support innovation, cloud adoption, and new economic opportunities.​

The cable supplier has not been named yet, but per its website, Liberty Networks has a substantial subsea track record. As part of Liberty Latin America, it already operates or participates in several major regional cables, including ARCOS‑1, CFX, ECFS, PCCS, and MAYA‑1, creating a web of routes that underpins connectivity throughout the Caribbean basin and Latin America. The company is also leading the new 5,400‑km MANTA system, which combines its LN‑1 route with Gold Data’s GD‑1 to create a low‑latency corridor linking the United States, Mexico, Panama, and Colombia for hyperscale, wholesale, and enterprise traffic.

For MANTA, Liberty Networks and its partners selected SubCom to manufacture the optical fiber cable and provide the undersea system’s wet‑plant technology. For the MAYA‑1 modernization, Liberty Networks and its consortium chose Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) as the lead technology and marine services provider.

Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, announced that it has signed a contract in consortium with DEME Offshore for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of the offshore export cable system for the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland.

A press release said that the project is by Ocean Winds, an international offshore wind developer, and a 50/50 joint venture between two major European energy players, EDP Renewables and ENGIE. The 390 MW wind farm will be located about 23 km off Poland’s Baltic Sea coast.

The project calls for Hellenic Cables to do the design, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, installation, termination and testing of approximately 29 km of 275 kV HVAC offshore export cable, along with a complete spares package. The cable system will connect the offshore substation platform (OSP) directly to the landfall point, near Lubiatowo.

The cable will be made at Hellenic Cables plant in Corinth, Greece, with manufacturing scheduled for completion in 2027. General Manager Kostas Savvakis said that the contract “demonstrates Hellenic Cables’ continued contribution to Europe’s offshore wind development and Poland’s transition to cleaner energy sources.”

In other news, Hellenic Cables, reported that it has joined the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Through its participation in NEMA, the company aims to collaborate with industry leaders to promote innovation, safety, and sustainability across the electrical manufacturing sector. “This milestone marks another important step in the company’s expansion in North America and its dedication to advancing the U.S. electrical infrastructure landscape.”

“Our participation in NEMA underscores our strategic commitment to the U.S. market and our role in supporting America’s electrical infrastructure,” said Adam Labbe, sales & business development manager, of Hellenic Cables.

About a half-year ago, Roblon US, a materials supplier for the optical fiber industry, underwent a management buyout (MBO) by its management team led by Jamey Little and Melissa Curtis. Since that time, they report that the market has responded very positively to the business that is now known as Granite Falls Composites, Inc. (GFC, Inc.). 

 “We’ve seen great momentum moving into 2026,” said Little, GFC’s CEO/COO. The company is finding success with key accounts and moved into supply agreements to provide lasting partnerships moving into the high demand of BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment) & BABA (Build America, Buy America) compliant materials, he said. “The future is bright for the team at Granite Falls Composites.”

The ownership transition from the Denmark parent company was completed on July 17, 2025. “That day was more than a name change—it was a full-circle moment,” said Curtis, the CFO. “Our leadership team has a long history in this industry and deep roots in this community. We’re proud to bring ownership home and position GFC as a reliable, U.S.-based partner for our customers.”

GFC will continue to operate from its facility in Granite Falls, North Carolina, maintaining continuity in operations, quality, and customer relationships while investing in a refreshed brand and enhanced service capabilities.

“While our name is changing, our mission remains the same,” said Little. “We remain committed to being the preferred advanced materials supplier ... and now, with local ownership, we’re more agile, responsive and invested than ever before.”

Nexans announced that the company has acquired Electro Cables Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of low-voltage cable systems and service-focused solutions.

A press release said that the strategic acquisition reinforces Nexans’s PWR-Connect business in Canada, expanding its capabilities to serve fast-growing markets and supporting Nexans help electrify the future in a safe, sustainable, and connected way. Founded in 1985, Electro Cables is a family-owned business headquartered in Trenton, Ontario, where it operates two manufacturing facilities that together employ about 200 people who make low-voltage electrical and electronic cable products for customers in Canada and abroad.

 “The acquisition of Electro Cables brings complementary expertise and a strong reputation for quality in low-voltage solutions in Canada,” said Nexans CEO Julien Hueber. “Their positioning perfectly aligns with Nexans’ strategy and complements Nexans’ offer in a dynamic market.”