What Kabelmetal Nigeria does

Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc is a public limited company and Nexans affiliate that manufactures electrical cables and wiring systems for power generation, transmission, distribution, and end-use applications. Founded in 1966 in Lagos, the company operates a manufacturing facility in Ikeja (Lagos) and, through its 1978-established majority-owned subsidiary NOCACO (Northern Cables Processing and Manufacturing Company) Limited, a second factory in Kaduna with branch offices in Abuja, Kano, and Sokoto. Its product portfolio spans six primary categories: Overhead Line (OHL) cables, building wires, power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, and fire resistant cables, with approximately 300 distinct SKUs including specialized variants such as XLPE-insulated, EPR, halogen-free fire retardant, and Hypron cables for harsh industrial environments.

The company serves four primary verticals: oil and gas (offshore platforms, refineries, shipyards), construction (residential, commercial, infrastructure), power supply chain (transmission and distribution infrastructure), and power utilities. Notable customers include Shell, Chevron, Daewoo, Tecnimont, NLNG (Trains 4, 5, 6, 7 at Bonny Island), NNPC Gas Infrastructure, Lee Engineering, and Chaad Engineering, with cumulative project counts reported at over 5,000 in oil and gas and over 1,000 in infrastructure. Products carry certifications to IEC, BS, ISO, and SON standards, and the company holds a full ECA licence.

Kabelmetal operates a direct enterprise sales model with dedicated account management, regional branch offices, and a website-based RFQ system. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales of cables, complemented by custom cable design services and after-sales technical consultation. In November 2025, the company inaugurated a company-owned solar power plant to reduce manufacturing energy costs and grid dependence. The company self-identifies as the largest cable manufacturer of power and instrumentation cables in the West African sub-region.

Name

Kabelmetal Nigeria

Legal name

Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc

Website

https://kabelmetal-nocaco.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc manufactures electrical cables and wiring systems, serving the oil and gas, construction, power utilities, and infrastructure sectors across Nigeria and the West African sub-region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cables and Wiring Systems

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transmission & Distribution Line Equipment (Bushings, Insulators, Arresters, Conductors, Hardware) (IMAGAAAF)

Keywords

• Electrical cable manufacturing
• Power distribution cables
• Industrial instrumentation cables
• Fire resistant cable systems
• Custom cable solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ikeja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

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. Electrical Cable and Wire Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, building wires, OHL cables, and fire resistant cables. Products are sold directly to industrial, commercial, and government customers for infrastructure, oil and gas, construction, and power distribution projects.
2. Custom Cable Solutions: Design and manufacture of customized cables to meet specific customer requirements in terms of size, material, insulation, armoring, sheathing, and performance specifications.
3. Technical Support and Consultation Services: After-sales technical guidance, cable selection advice, and customer support services to ensure customers purchase the right cable for their needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kabelmetal Nigeria manufactures electrical cables and wiring systems for power generation, transmission, distribution, and usage across industrial, construction, oil and gas, power, and infrastructure projects. Its portfolio includes overhead line, power, control, instrumentation, building-wire, fire-resistant, and customized cable solutions.

Product overview

Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc is a certified cable manufacturing company producing a comprehensive portfolio of electrical cables and wiring systems for power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial applications. The product range includes OHL (Overhead Line) Cables such as AAC and ACSR conductors; Building Wires for residential, commercial, and industrial installations; Power Cables including single and multi-core armoured and non-armoured variants; Control Cables for automation and industrial control systems; Instrumentation Cables with shielding for signal transmission; and Fire Resistant Cables designed to maintain circuit integrity during fires. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Ikeja, Lagos and Kaduna (through its NOCACO subsidiary), serving the oil and gas, construction, and power supply sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. Recent developments include a new solar power plant inaugurated in November 2025 for sustainable manufacturing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OHL Cables (Overhead Line Cables) Overhead line cables used to transmit electrical power through overhead systems, strung between poles or towers for power delivery across long distances.
• Building Wire Building wires for electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Power Cables Power cables consisting of one or more electrical conductors with insulation, bedding, armor, and sheathing layers, used for underground and overhead power transmission and distribution.
• Control Cables Control cables for signal transmission in automation, machinery, and industrial control systems, with flexibility, durability, and resistance to interference.
• Instrumentation Cables Instrumentation cables for accurate signal transmission in control and monitoring systems, with shielding against electrical interference in industrial and process automation environments.
• Fire Resistant Cables Fire-resistant electrical cables designed to maintain circuit integrity during a fire so alarms, emergency lighting, and communication systems continue working under high temperatures and flames.
• Aluminum Overhead Line/All Aluminum Conductor (AOHL/AAC) Aluminum overhead line conductors used for power transmission in overhead distribution systems.
• Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) Steel-reinforced aluminum conductors for overhead transmission and distribution.
• Copper Overhead Line Conductor (COHL) Copper overhead line conductors for power transmission.
• PVC Insulated Conduit Wiring Cables (NCY) PVC insulated cables for conduit wiring installations.
• Cables for Fixed Installation (Wiring Cable) Fixed installation wiring cables for electrical systems.
• PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed, Surface Wiring Cable (NCYY/NCYY +F+E) Surface wiring cables with PVC insulation and sheath for visible installations.
• PVC Insulated, Aluminum Consumer Connection Cables (NAY) Aluminum consumer connection cables with PVC insulation.
• PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed, Aluminum Consumer Connection Cable (NAYY) Aluminum consumer connection cables with PVC insulation and PVC sheath.
• PVC Insulated Flexible Cords (NCY...f & NCY-F...f) Flexible cords with PVC insulation for portable equipment and appliances.
• PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Flexible Cord (NCYY-R...f) Flexible cords with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for portable equipment and appliances.
• PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Non-armoured Control Cables (NCYY-cc) Non-armoured control cables with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for industrial control applications.
• PVC Insulated, PVC Sheathed Armoured Control Cables (NCYRY-cc) Armoured control cables with PVC insulation and PVC sheath providing mechanical protection.
• XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed Non-armoured Copper Cable (NC2XY) Cross-linked polyethylene insulated non-armoured copper cables for low voltage applications.
• XLPE Insulated, PVC Sheathed Armoured Copper Cable (NC2XRY) Cross-linked polyethylene insulated armoured copper cables with PVC sheath for enhanced mechanical protection.
• Custom Cable Solutions Design and manufacture of customized cables to meet specific customer requirements in size, material, insulation, armoring, sheathing, and performance specifications.
• Technical Support and Consultation Services After-sales technical guidance, cable selection advice, and customer support services to ensure customers purchase the right cable for their needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of residential fires in Nigeria are due to substandard cables

Named customers12 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.

• NOCACO (Northern Cables Processing and Manufacturing Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978NOCACO is a full fledged Nigerian company jointly owned by Nigerians and Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc. Incorporated in 1978, NOCACO has been producing cables since 1980 and is recognized as the leading cable manufacturer in Northern Nigeria with branches in Abuja, Kano and Sokoto.
• NexanscoreOthers · 1 January 1966Kabelmetal Nigeria Plc is a Nexans affiliate company. The company was founded in 1966 by Kabelmetal, Hannover, Germany which is part of Nexans today. Kabelmetal benefits from parent company's cable making expertise of over 100 years manufacturing experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Nexans: Nexans is Kabelmetal's majority strategic parent and a global manufacturer of power, industrial, and specialty cables. It is highly comparable on product and manufacturing technology, although the ownership relationship makes Nexans an ecosystem participant rather than a conventional standalone competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian: Prysmian is a global incumbent in energy and telecommunications cable systems, including transmission, distribution, industrial, and specialty cables. Its scale and project portfolio make it a relevant broad benchmark for Kabelmetal's power and instrumentation cable business.

Regional players

• Ducab: Ducab is a Middle Eastern manufacturer of power, control, instrumentation, and specialty cables, including customized solutions. It is comparable to Kabelmetal in product breadth, project-led sales, and exposure to energy and infrastructure customers, but primarily serves different geographies.
• El Sewedy Electric: El Sewedy Electric is an Egyptian integrated energy and electrical-solutions group with cable manufacturing capabilities and operations across Africa and the Middle East. It is comparable through its power-infrastructure exposure, cable portfolio, and presence in emerging markets.

Direct peers

• NKT: NKT designs and manufactures high-voltage and medium-voltage power cables, accessories, and project-specific cable systems. Its utility-infrastructure orientation and engineered cable portfolio are directly comparable to Kabelmetal's transmission and distribution offering.
• Hellenic Cables: Hellenic Cables produces power, telecommunications, and submarine cable systems for utility and industrial projects. Its focus on engineered power cables and project execution makes it a direct manufacturing peer for Kabelmetal.
• Southwire: Southwire manufactures electrical wire and cable for utility, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Its broad conductor and building-wire portfolio directly overlaps with Kabelmetal's core manufacturing activities.
• Encore Wire: Encore Wire is a scaled manufacturer of copper and aluminum building wire and electrical cable. Although it primarily serves North America, its product-led manufacturing model and focus on electrical wire make it a relevant direct operating peer.
• Coleman Technical Industries: Coleman Technical Industries is a Nigerian electrical-cable and wire manufacturer serving domestic utility, construction, and industrial demand. It is a direct local competitor with a product and customer set materially similar to Kabelmetal's.
• Nigerchin Electrical Development Company: Nigerchin manufactures electrical cables and conductors in Nigeria for power, construction, telecommunications, and industrial applications. Its domestic manufacturing footprint and overlapping product categories make it a direct regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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