Epsilon Composite has taken a major step in expanding its presence in the power transmission sector with the opening of the French company’s subsidiary, HindEpsilon Composite, headquartered in Chennai, India, and incorporated in October 2025.

A press release said that HindEpsilon Composite will focus on manufacturing high-temperature, low-sag composite core conductors (HVCRC®) designed to increase the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of overhead power lines. The subsidiary is the first step in Epsilon’s plan to establish a local factory in India that will produce composite cores and other high-performance parts, supporting the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative.

Epsilon Cable, through HindEpsilon and collaborations with local partners, has already secured significant reconductoring projects in Indian states such as Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Assam. The subsidiary has engaged with key Indian power sector stakeholders, including the Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. Epsilon has also formed strategic partnerships with Indian stranders such as Transrail Lighting Ltd., Lumino Industries and Shashi Cables Ltd. to help supply and deploy HVCRC technology across the country.

Epsilon Composite’s headquarters and primary manufacturing facility remain in Gaillan-en-Médoc, France, where the company produces pultruded carbon fiber composite cores used in high-voltage conductors worldwide. It has regional offices in Japan, Central Europe, Mexico, and Italy, and HindEpsilon Composite will be the key subsidiary involved directly in wire and cable manufacturing and local production in India.

Epsilon has strategic partnerships with Indian stranders, including Transrail Lighting Ltd, Lumino Industries, and Shashi Cables Ltd, to help supply and deploy the HVCRC technology across the country.

France’s Orange Marine has ordered two new cable laying and repair vessels designed for subsea telecommunications operations from Sri Lanka shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC).

A press release said that the vessels to be made by CDPLC will be designed by Norway’s Vard Design AS. The vessels will have optimized hull forms and bow shapes to enable high speeds and reduce fuel consumption, meeting Bureau Veritas classification society standards and French Flag Authority regulatory requirements. Delivery of these new vessels is anticipated for 2028 and 2029.

“These new vessels will allow (us) to operate the most modern cable ship fleet in the world, serving all our customers across the globe with an optimized environmental footprint,” said Didier Dillard, president of Orange Marine and Elettra Tlc.

The vessels will focus on cable laying, repair, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) inspection duties. Each vessel will have an Orange Marine–designed ROV for cutting, inspecting, and burying subsea cables. The design prioritizes strong sea-keeping and excellent station-keeping performance while minimizing environmental impact, aligning with BV CLEANSHIP low fuel consumption standards.

Orange Marine, a global leader in submarine telecommunications, specializes in engineering, installation and maintenance of intercontinental and regional cable links. The company notes that its fleet represents 12% of the world’s cable maintenance ships.

Italtrecce Srl, a business of U.S.-based International Wire Group (IWG,) has acquired Special Corde Srl, an Italian supplier of specialty conductors based in Gioia Sannitica, Italy.

A press release said that Special Corde Srl, founded in 2001, supplies wire and cable for power and distribution transformers, electric motors and associated electrical systems. The deal was made through IWG’s Italtrecce Srl.

“This acquisition is yet another opportunity to increase our presence in critical electrical infrastructure applications,” said IWG CEO Gregory Smith. “As the electrification buildout broadens, transformers represent a critical component of grid modernization. Special Corde will play an important role in supplying products used in these applications. In addition, Special Corde, with other recent IWG acquisitions, deepens existing customer relationships, playing a vital role in the burgeoning, global electrification needs.

“It is a great opportunity to partner with a global brand such as IWG,” said Dino Grandi, general manager of Special Corde. “It is an exciting time to be part of the electrification movement, and we look forward to playing our part in this journey.”

Nexans has announced a strategic minority investment in Sensewaves, a French artificial intelligence start-up, alongside American Electric Power (AEP), a major U.S. utility.

A press release said that Sensewaves, founded in 2015, specializes in AI-powered analytics for power grids. Its flagship Adaptix. Grid platform is designed to unify data from disparate utility sources and deliver granular, real-time grid insights. The platform offers utilities advanced visibility and situational awareness for both low voltage and medium voltage networks, regardless of the level of digitization or data completeness. It can support optimization across the entire grid lifecycle, from planning to real-time operations and maintenance.

The goal is to drive Sensewaves’ growth, expedite the deployment of Adaptix.Grid, and support market expansion. The funds will bolster Sensewaves’ R&D, product teams, and business development, enabling accelerated innovation and strategic geographic expansion. The result is a full-service offering for utilities seeking to modernize networks and meet the demands of the energy transition, including the integration of renewable generation and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Sensewaves’ CEO, Fivos Maniatakos, welcomed the partnership, stressing the complementary strengths of Nexans as a cable and turnkey systems company and AEP as an experienced grid operator. “The collaboration positions Sensewaves as a serious contender in delivering smart, scalable grid management solutions for the utilities sector.”