Nexans opens international R&D facility in Pennsylvania

April 19, 2002
Copper and optical fiber cabling manufacturer Nexans, Paris, recently opened an international testing in New Holland, Pa., it’s 11th such facility. Located near subsidiary Berk-Tek, the New Holland Competence Center (NHCC) will focus on advanced product design and applications and materials development. According to a Nexans press release, the center is equipped to support customer and marketing demands

Copper and optical fiber cabling manufacturer Nexans, Paris, recently opened an international testing in New Holland, Pa., it’s 11th such facility. Located near subsidiary Berk-Tek, the New Holland Competence Center (NHCC) will focus on advanced product design and applications and materials development.

According to a Nexans press release, the center is equipped to support customer and marketing demands by focusing on three technology areas: design and applications, materials development, and production extrusion processes.

Eric Lawrence, LAN cable competence center manager will oversee the NHCC and coordinate with the company’s other units in the global R&D network.

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