Product category: Cables and Wires
News Release from: B3 Cable Solutions
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 30 March 2006
New name in
UK telecomms cable manufacturing
Manchester Cables has purchased BeldenCDT's cable manufacturing operation in Manchester, UK
Manchester Cables, trading as B3 Cable Solutions, has launched itself into the European telecommunications market with an announcement that the company has purchased BeldenCDT's cable manufacturing operation in Manchester, UK. By acquiring the GBP 65 million turnover business, B3 Cable Solutions has immediately established itself as the leading manufacturer of telecommunications cable in the UK, servicing a blue-chip customer base.
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The B3 Cable Solutions senior management team is made up of leading names from within the cable industry, all of whom have a strong track record for innovation.
The company is led by Mike Walton, previously Managing Director of the Manchester site, whose industry credentials include developing the Manchester site into a world class facility.
The senior management team totals over 30 years high level cable industry expertise.
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Acquisition to unify cables businesses
B3 Cable Solutions has signed an agreement to purchase the ABB Cables business, based in Longford, Ireland
B3 Cable Solutions has been set up with a clear objective; to lead the way in delivering innovative, cost-effective and world class products and solutions for the European telecommunications marketplace.
Mike Walton, Managing Director of B3 Cable Solutions, commented: 'Acquiring the Manchester facility is just the beginning for us'.
'The Manchester site provides our company with a solid business foundation, an extensive partner network and a high profile customer base'.
'B3 Cable Solutions plans to extend the choice of products it offers, broaden the markets in which it operates and also to further develop the range of world class supply chain solutions'.
'The company's growth will be achieved through organic growth and further acquisitions'.
Mark Williams, sales director of B3 Cable Solutions, added: 'The purchase of the business further ensures continuity of service to customers and secures employment for 230-plus employees'.
'Customer service will be at the heart of the company's business strategy and delivery of products and services to its existing and new customers is the company's first priority'.
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