Nexans

What Nexans does

Nexans S.A. is a French public limited company (Société Anonyme) listed on Euronext Paris under ticker ENX and headquartered in Paris, with Nordic operations centered on a manufacturing facility in Grimsås, Sweden. The company was established in 2000 as a spin-off from Alcatel's cable activities and has subsequently built a global footprint spanning 40+ countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania, with a workforce of approximately 14,000 employees. In 2021 management initiated a strategic shift to focus exclusively on electrification, a transformation being finalized with the agreed sale of the Autoelectric wire harness business to Motherson at a €207 million enterprise value, expected to close by mid-2026.

Nexans manufactures copper and fiber-optic cables and cable systems across low, medium, and high voltage ratings (1–145 kV), spanning power transmission, installation, fire-resistant, telecom/LAN, and industrial applications. Core product families include the MXQ Easy PEX-insulated copper installation cable, the AMCL 12/24 kV thermoplastic-insulated medium-voltage underground cable family (with low-carbon aluminium conductors and recycled PE jacketing), the AML 1 kV aluminium power cable, the N-Line pre-wired cable-in-conduit system, and the RQQ Easy LED cable for tunable-white LED lighting. Proprietary technology includes the Lifemark(TM) jacket marking system that codes plastic qualities for future recycling, and the AMCL thermoplastic-insulation platform positioned as a lower-climate-impact alternative to traditional XLPE. The Grimsås facility houses in-house R&D and laboratory capabilities, and the company maintains a stated ambition that 95% of Nordic-region sales be manufactured within the Nordic region.

The company generates revenue through one-time sales of cables and cable solutions across four primary segments: Installation (electrical contractors and building wiring), Infrastructure (utilities, telecom operators, and data centers), High Voltage & Projects (offshore wind, interconnectors, and energy transition infrastructure), and Industry (automotive, shipbuilding, and specialized industrial applications). Go-to-market combines a wholesale distribution channel — primarily through Ahlsell in the Nordics — with direct regional sales teams serving utilities and large-project customers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. For 2025, group adjusted EBITDA is guided at €710–760 million (reflecting the removal of €100 million in EBITDA from disposals) with free cash flow guided at €275–375 million. Supporting digital tools (EasyCalc, EcoCalculator, Evermark) and marketing channels (the Kabelboken catalog, Elfack and Data Centre Expo trade shows, the Elektrikerpodden podcast, and Instagram) reinforce customer engagement with installers and engineering buyers.

Name

Nexans

Legal name

Nexans

Website

https://nexans.se

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Nexans S.A. is a publicly traded French cable manufacturer (Euronext Paris: ENX) producing power, installation, telecom, and industrial cables (1–145 kV) for utilities, contractors, infrastructure, and energy-transition projects globally, with Nordic manufacturing centered in Grimsås, Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD), Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI)

Keywords

• Power cable manufacturing
• Medium voltage cables
• Fiber optic cables
• Installation cable systems
• Industrial cabling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Grimsås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cable Manufacturing and Sales: Nexans generates revenue through the design, manufacturing, and sale of cables and cable solutions across multiple voltage categories and applications including power cables, installation cables, medium voltage cables, high voltage cables, fiber optic cables, and specialty cables.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nexans designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of cables and cabling systems spanning power cables rated 1–145 kV (low, medium, and high voltage), fire-resistant cables, building and installation cables, specialty low-voltage flexible cords, fiber-optic and copper telecom/LAN/security cables, and industrial cables for automotive, shipbuilding, airport and welding applications. Production is centred on a halogen-free, low-carbon, recyclable cable portfolio (AMCL, MXQ Easy, AML, N-Line) supplied to installers, utilities, telecom operators, data centres, energy projects and industrial OEMs primarily across Europe with a Nordic manufacturing footprint in Grimsås, Sweden.

Product overview

Nexans is a global cable and cabling solutions manufacturer offering an extensive portfolio spanning power cables (1–145 kV covering low, medium, and high voltage), fire-resistant cables, building/installation cables, specialty low-voltage flexible cords, telecom/LAN/security infrastructure, and industrial cabling. Core product families include the MXQ Easy™ PEX-insulated copper installation cable (direct replacement for the FXQ Easy series, featuring Class 2 flexible conductors and easier stripping), the AMCL 12/24 kV thermoplastic-insulated medium-voltage underground cable family (using PP-TPE insulation and recycled PE jacketing with low-carbon aluminium conductors for reduced climate impact), and the AML 1 kV aluminium TPI-insulated power cable (with at least 45% recycled PE in the jacket). The N-Line pre-wired cable-in-conduit system complements the loose cable range. Nexans serves four market segments: Installation (residential/commercial buildings), Infrastructure (electricity grids, telecom/broadband, service networks, data centres), High Voltage & Projects (offshore wind, interconnectors, hydrocarbons), and Industry (automotive, shipbuilding, airports). Supporting digital tools include EasyCalc™ for optimal cable cross-section selection and EcoCalculator™ for CO2/energy-loss analysis. The company has a stated ambition that 95% of what it sells in the Nordic region is manufactured there (primarily in Grimsås, Sweden). The Cable Guy all-in-one packaging format is used across installation cable products to simplify job-site handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• N-Line: Pre-wired cables in flexible conduits for easy installation
• MXQ Easy
• Cable Guy
• EasyCalc
• EcoCalculator
• AMCL
• EQLQ Easy
• RQQ Easy LED

Products and services

• Power cables 1-145 kV Full range of Nexans power cables spanning low voltage (1 kV), medium voltage (12–36 kV) and high voltage (52–145 kV) ratings for electricity transmission and distribution in air, ground, and water applications. Sold to utilities, grid operators and large infrastructure projects.
• Fire-resistant cables Nexans fire-resistant cable range including 1 kV power cables, building/installation cables and copper telecom cables designed to maintain circuit integrity during fire events. Sold to building contractors, telecom operators and safety-critical infrastructure projects.
• Building cables / Elinstallation Nexans installation cables for fixed indoor and outdoor electrical installation, including photovoltaic panel cables, standard building cables, control and signal cables, and flexible cords. Sold to electricians and building contractors.
• Pre-wired installation cables in conduits (N-Line) Nexans pre-wired halogen-free cables in flexible conduits under the N-Line brand for electricity, data, fire alarm, and alarm/security installations. Manufactured in the Nordic region and listed for Svanenmärkt (Nordic Swan) building certification. Sold to installers and building contractors.
• Specialty LV cables and flexible cords Nexans specialty low-voltage cables including TITANEX H07RN-F, PUREAX H07BQ-F, and various H-series flexible cords rated 300/300 V to 450/750 V, for industrial and portable equipment connections. Sold to industrial OEMs and contractors.
• Telecom – LAN – security Nexans telecom and data infrastructure including fibre-optic cables, fibre-optic components and splice protection, copper telecom cables, coaxial cables and LAN cabling systems. Sold to telecom operators, data centres and security-system integrators.
• Industrial cabling Nexans industrial cable solutions covering airport, automotive and welding cable applications. Sold to industrial customers and OEMs in the aviation, automotive and metalworking sectors.
• MXQ Easy™ 1 kV Nexans halogen-free PEX-insulated, HFFR-jacketed copper installation cable with Class 2 flexible conductor, manufactured in Sweden for Nordic conditions. Direct successor to the FXQ Easy series, with easier stripping and a more flexible slim design for electricians.
• AML 1 kV Nexans halogen-free, TPI-insulated, PE-jacketed power cable with stranded aluminium conductors for fixed outdoor installation in air, ground and water. Jacket contains at least 45% recycled PE, manufactured with low-carbon aluminium and designed for easy recycling.
• AMCL 24 kV Nexans halogen-free medium-voltage underground cable rated 12/24 kV with round aluminium conductors, PP-TPE insulation, copper screen and recycled polyethylene jacket. Developed with low-climate-impact materials, suitable for ploughing installation and fully recyclable.
• AMCL 12 kV Nexans medium-voltage underground cable rated 12 kV with round aluminium conductors, PP-TPE insulation and recycled polyethylene jacket. Thermoplastic-insulated alternative to traditional XLPE cables offering lower climate impact while maintaining compatibility with standard joints and terminations. Sold to utility grid operators.
• RQQ Easy™ LED 48V Nexans halogen-free round multi-stranded copper installation cable developed specifically for LED lighting with tunable-white functionality. Rated 50 V with red/white/yellow conductor colour combination and delivered in Cable Guy packaging.
• EQLQ Easy® 450/750 V Nexans halogen-free HFFR-insulated, aluminium-taped, HFFR-jacketed installation cable with solid round copper conductors rated 450/750 V. UV-protected, SEMKO-approved, and available in Cable Guy packaging for job-site use by electricians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lower climate impact compared to traditional cables with same technical performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AhlsellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Ahlsell is the primary wholesale distributor for Nexans cables in the Nordic market, particularly in the Örebro/Trollhättan region. Installers like DrakEL purchase Nexans products through Ahlsell. Ahlsell has broadened the Nexans product range on their shelves.
• MothersonminorOthers · 22 December 2025Motherson is acquiring Nexans' wire harness business Autoelectric for €207 million enterprise value. This represents Nexans completing its strategic shift to full electrification initiated in 2021. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer offering power, telecom, and fiber optic cables across installation, infrastructure, and offshore wind segments. Closest direct peer to Nexans across every customer segment and product category.
• NKT A/S: Danish-headquartered cable manufacturer specializing in power cables, medium/high-voltage, and fiber optic solutions with strong Nordic market presence. Direct competitor in Nordic installation, utility, and offshore wind projects.
• Leoni AG: German wire and cable specialist with operations in wiring systems and cable technology across automotive and industrial applications. Comparable product portfolio and end-market exposure prior to Nexans' Autoelectric divestiture.
• Belden Inc. US-based specialty cable and connectivity solutions manufacturer serving industrial, enterprise, and broadcast networks. Comparable in fiber optic, LAN/data cabling, and industrial cable categories.
• LS Cable & System: Korean cable manufacturer with global operations in power cables, communications cables, and specialty industrial cables. Comparable across power transmission, telecom, and offshore wind segments.
• Hellenic Cables: Greek cable manufacturer specializing in power, telecom, and submarine cables with strong European project presence in offshore wind and interconnectors. Comparable in HV & Projects and infrastructure cable categories.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese diversified electrical equipment and cable manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning power cables, fiber optics, and wiring harnesses. Overlaps with Nexans in core cable categories but operates as part of a much wider industrial portfolio.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese broad electrical and cable manufacturer with products in power transmission, telecom/fiber, and electronics. Comparable in core cable categories but part of a wider industrial conglomerate.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish broad electrical equipment, electrification, and automation incumbent. Overlaps with Nexans in power distribution and grid infrastructure as a much larger diversified player.

Emerging players

• Encore Wire: US-based wire and cable manufacturer focused on building wire, electrical, and utility products. Comparable in installation and LV power cable categories, though primarily serving the North American market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nexans
• Instagraminstagram.com/nexanssweden
• Facebookfacebook.com/nexanssweden

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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