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Approved cables initiative revealed to electrical supply industry

Today, the Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) launched its proactive and co-ordinated plan to investigate and address the issue of unsafe, non-approved and counterfeit cables in the UK marketplace.

Excess Stock

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BS 5308 SPECIFICATION WITHDRAWN

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has withdrawn the standard for instrumentation cable BS 5308:1986 Instrumentation cables parts 1 and 2.

BASEC issues warning notice

BASEC has issued a public warning notice about certain cables which have been sold into the UK market.

TRATOS Armaflex

Instrumentation, Power and Composite Interlocked Armoured Cables

TRATOS director to represent BCA on BASEC board

Neil Ancell, joint Managing Director of Tratos Ltd. has been appointed to represent the BCA – British Cables Association on the BASEC board.

TT Magazine

Tratos are pleased to announce the launch of their very own online publication Tt Magazine.

TRATOS HELPS PROTECT WIMBLEDON CENTRE COURT

Tratos Ltd., the UK distribution subsidiary of electrical cable manufacturer Tratos Cavi Spa. of Italy, is pleased to announce its Firesafe TW950 cable has been used extensively throughout Centre Court at Wimbledon as part of the voice evacuation and fire alarm system.

TRATOS are proud to introduce their very own cable wizard “Tommy Tratos”

TRATOS are proud to introduce their very own cable wizard “Tommy Tratos”, created by Sheffield’s world famous artist Pete Mckee. Tommy will be appearing on the TRATOS website and future catalogues to help guide you though news, products and technical advice.

Tratos produce 18km continuous lenght of subsea fibre

TRATOS recently supplied a 24 Optical Fibres cable suitable for subsea installation up to 200 meters in depth for the ADRIATIC LNG Terminal which required a continuous length of 18km.

Testing Times for the Cable Industry

The British Approvals Service for Cables is stepping up its scrutiny and testing of cables on the market in the UK, with the active support of the British Cables Association (BCA).

HV Extension

TRATOS Cavi have completed the building and commissioning of their 6 million euro extension at the Pieve Santo Stefano site in Arezzo, Italy.

International Firex

Tratos are exhibiting at the UK Fire industry’s leading event - International Firex. The event takes place this year at the NEC Birmingham 11-14 May. The Tratos stand is in Hall 3 stand A55.

Acquisition of North West Cable and Modular Wiring Systems Ltd

TRATOS Limited acquires North West Cables, a UK cable manufacturing company in Knowsley, Merseyside and their subsidiary Modular Wiring Systems Ltd, synonymous with creative innovation in both high and low level power distribution systems.