What Cables RCT does

Cables RCT, S.A.U. is an independent Spanish manufacturer of low-voltage copper electrical cables, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Zaragoza. The company designs, produces, and distributes cables across voltage ratings of 300/300V to 0.6/1kV, serving residential and commercial construction, industrial automation, renewable energy and public infrastructure, naval, OEM/electronics, and recreational vehicle customers. Core product families include PVC cables (H07V-R/U/K, H03VV-F, H05VV-F, RV-K, R2V), halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) cables for CPR-regulated fire-safety applications (H07Z-K, H07Z1-K), UL/CSA-certified cables for North American markets, shielded cables for EMI-sensitive environments, bare copper conductors, and the patented TRIPLÍN multi-conductor cable (Utility Model no. 200702014). The company also offers a full packaging portfolio including the proprietary Boxed Wire® system, plywood reels, plastic reels, cardboard reels, and shrink-plastic packaging.

Manufacturing is concentrated at a state-of-the-art production unit in the Prydes polygon in Zaragoza, supported by four own-warehouse delegations across the Iberian Peninsula (Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia) and an ENAC-accredited in-house testing laboratory certified for 18 standards. Certifications include ISO 9001 (since 1997), ISO 14001, AENOR, HAR, UL, CSA, Bureau Veritas, AFNOR, Cesmec, and Ingcer, with CPR-compliant Euroclasses up to B2ca-s1a,d0,a1. Pricing is quote-based, denominated in euros, and indexed to London Metal Exchange copper quotations at order confirmation, with a delivery tolerance of ±10%.

Cables RCT generated €133 million in revenue in 2024 with approximately 175 employees, exporting directly to more than 30 countries across Europe (France, Portugal, Ireland, Germany, Austria), South America (Chile), and Iberia. On June 2, 2025, Nexans completed the acquisition of 100% of Cables RCT's share capital, integrating the company into Nexans' European electrification portfolio while retaining the incumbent management team and Zaragoza-based operations.

Name

Cables RCT

Legal name

Cables RCT, S.A.U.

Website

https://cablesrct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cables RCT is an independent Spanish manufacturer of low-voltage copper electrical cables (PVC, HFFR, UL-certified) founded in 1965 and headquartered in Zaragoza. It serves construction, industrial, OEM, renewable energy, and naval customers across 30+ countries, and was acquired by Nexans in June 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cables

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire-Resistant & Life-Safety Cable (Fire Alarm/Emergency) (IMADAMAF), Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG)

Keywords

• Low voltage cables
• Copper electrical cables
• PVC cables
• Halogen-free cables
• UL certified cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Low Voltage Electrical Cable Sales: Revenue generated from design, manufacturing, and distribution of copper low voltage electrical cables. Pricing is linked to London Metal Exchange (LME) copper quotations. Products are sold directly through own commercial network and to international markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cables RCT designs, manufactures, and distributes low voltage copper electrical cables ranging from 300/300V to 0.6/1kV. The portfolio covers PVC insulated cables, halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) fire-safety cables, UL-certified cables for North American markets, shielded cables, bare copper conductors, inkjet-marking grade cables, and prewired cable assemblies, complemented by proprietary packaging systems such as Boxed Wire®.

Product overview

Cables RCT is an independent Spanish manufacturer of low voltage copper electrical cables, founded in 1965 and acquired by Nexans in June 2025. The company operates as a manufacturer-designing, producing, and distributing cables for everyday use and long-term applications. The product portfolio includes PVC cables (H07V-R, H07V-U, H07V-K, H03VV-F, H05VV-F, RV-K, VV-K, R2V, RV) and HFFR (halogen-free flame retardant) cables (H07Z-K, H07Z-R, H05V-U, H05V-K, H07Z1-K, Triplex, TRIPLÍN) across voltage ratings of 300/300V, 300/500V, 450/750V, and 0.6/1kV. Additional products include UL-certified cables for North American markets (Tri-Rated, Style 1007, Style 1569), shielded cables for EMI protection, bare copper conductors, inkjet-marking grade cables, and prewired cable assemblies. The company also offers comprehensive packaging solutions including Boxed Wire® (cardboard box system), wooden reels, plywood reels (60% cheaper than traditional), plastic reels, cardboard reels, and shrink-plastic packaging. Cables are certified to AENOR, HAR, UL, CSA, and comply with CPR regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PVC Cables PVC insulated low voltage electrical cables in 300/300V, 300/500V, 450/750V, and 0.6/1kV ratings, including H07V-R, H07V-U, H07V-K, H03VV-F, H05VV-F, RV-K, VV-K, R2V, RV, and TRIPLÍN variants. Used for permanent installations in housing, premises, offices, control panels, and industrial lighting.
• HFFR Cables (Halogen-Free Flame Retardant) Halogen-free flame retardant cables designed for fire safety applications with low fume and corrosive gas emission, complying with EU CPR Regulation 305/2011. Includes H07Z-K, H07Z-R, H07Z1-K Type 2 (AS), TRIPLÍN H07Z1-K, and Triplex H07Z1-K. Used in hospitals, schools, airports, shopping centres, and meter centralization.
• UL Certified Cables Cables certified to UL and CSA standards for US and Canadian markets, including Tri-Rated UL-CSA H05V2-K, H07V2-K, H07V2-U (105°C rated for internal wiring of electrical and electronic equipment and high-temperature environments), and UL-CSA Style 1007 and 1569.
• Shielded Cables Electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistant cables for environments with high wireless technology and electronic equipment usage.
• Bare Copper Conductors Uninsulated copper conductors supplied for various electrical applications.
• Inkjet Cables (Marking Grade) Specialized cables engineered for inkjet marking applications, suitable for labeling halogen-free cables.
• Prewired Cable Assemblies Pre-wired cable assemblies delivered ready for simplified installation.
• TRIPLÍN™ Multi-Core Cable Patented multi-core cable (Utility Model Patent No. 200702014) that combines three conductors in a single cable, reducing installation time and costs. Available in H07V-U and H07Z1-K variants.
• Boxed Wire® Packaging System Cardboard box packaging system for single core cables (0.5-6 mm²) allowing cable to be pulled out without tools, palletizable and stackable. Compatible with H05V-U/K, H05Z1-U/K, H07V-U/K, FLRY-B, and UL Style 1007/1569 cables.
• Cable Reels (Wooden, Plywood, Plastic, Cardboard) Range of cable reels for transport and handling, including traditional wooden reels, lightweight plywood reels (up to 60% cheaper than wooden), plastic reels, and cardboard reels.
• Shrink-Plastic Packaging Shrink-plastic packaging for cables, positioned as the successor to cardboard boxes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ cable references available in stock with immediate delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NexanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025Nexans completed acquisition of 100% of share capital of Cables RCT on June 2, 2025. This strategic acquisition reinforces Nexans' presence in Southern Europe and expands their electrification portfolio. Cables RCT's experienced management team will continue to drive future growth. The acquisition enhances Nexans' capabilities in fire safety products and leverages Cables RCT's upgraded industrial footprint with Nexans' proprietary SHIFT programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Leoni AG: Global cable and wiring systems specialist with comparable low voltage energy cables plus broader automotive/industrial wiring exposure. Operates in adjacent market segments with similar manufacturing and certification requirements.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer offering energy and telecom cables including low voltage power cables. Directly comparable in product portfolio, customer segments (construction, utilities, industrial), and geographic reach across Europe.
• LS Cable & System: Korean global cable manufacturer with strong low voltage power cable and fire-resistant cable product lines comparable to Cables RCT's HFFR portfolio. Larger scale global competitor in similar industrial and construction end markets.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese global cable and electronics manufacturer with low voltage power cable and specialty cable offerings comparable to Cables RCT's portfolio. Larger-scale global competitor in construction and industrial end markets.
• Tele-Fonika Kable: European cable manufacturer headquartered in Poland with comprehensive low and medium voltage cable portfolio serving utilities, construction, and industrial customers. Comparable mid-to-large European cable manufacturer serving similar markets.
• Nexans: French global cable systems major and parent company of Cables RCT since June 2025. Directly comparable as a low, medium, and high voltage cable manufacturer with comparable product overlap in power cables and fire safety cables.

Direct peers

• Top Cable: Spanish low voltage cable manufacturer with overlapping product range (PVC, HFFR, rubber, halogen-free) serving construction, industrial, and renewable energy segments. Closest Spanish-headquartered direct competitor.
• Tratos Cavi: Italian cable manufacturer with comparable low voltage, fire-resistant, and specialty cable offerings serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure markets across Europe. Similar mid-sized European cable manufacturer profile.

Emerging players

• Belden: Specialty cable manufacturer focused on mission-critical network, broadcast, and industrial cables. Comparable in cable manufacturing and certification positioning, though more weighted toward specialty/data cables versus RCT's power cable focus.

Regional players

• Reka Cables: Nordic cable manufacturer with low voltage and fire-resistant cable offerings comparable to Cables RCT's product portfolio. Smaller-scale regional European peer focused on similar construction and industrial end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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