Coleman Wires and Cables

What Coleman Wires and Cables does

Coleman Wires and Cables (legal name: Coleman Technical Industries Limited) is Sub-Saharan Africa's largest cable manufacturer and a 100% indigenously owned Nigerian company, founded in 1975 with cable production commencing in 1996. Headquartered at KM34 Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Arepo, Ogun State, the company operates a 400,000 sqm industrial footprint spanning twin mega-plants at Arepo and Sagamu, producing more than 30 cable types across 563 SKUs — including building wires, low and high voltage cables, medium voltage XLPE cables, fire-resistant cables, fibre optic cables, marine cables, control and instrumentation cables, VFO cables, overhead transmission lines (GAP/AAC/ACSR/ACCC), solar cables, network and coaxial cables, and DC cables. Capacity includes 8,000 tons/year copper + 4,000 tons/year aluminum at Arepo, a 25,000-ton high-voltage factory at Sagamu, and the Sagamu V Phase II fibre optic plant (9 million fibre count per KM, 180,000 cable km) — the largest in Africa, commissioned October 2025 alongside the continent's first FRP production line. Coleman also operates a backward-integration platform producing aluminum (3,000 tons/month) and copper (8,000 tons/month).

The company's revenue model is anchored in hardware sales of manufactured cables to residential, commercial, industrial, government/infrastructure, power sector (EKEDC and other DisCos), and telecom customers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to large infrastructure and utility accounts with a national distributor network augmented by a Vehicle Support Scheme that equips distributors with mobility assets. Wholesale financing comes from Nigerian capital markets — over ₦100 billion in Commercial Paper taps (2021), a registered ₦100 billion SEC Bond Programme, and a ₦50 billion Series 5 & 6 CP issuance in February 2026 that was 86% oversubscribed. Customer pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than publicly disclosed, with yields of 19.5–20.5% offered to CP investors at a ₦5 million minimum.

Coleman holds dual Investment Grade 'A' ratings from GCR and Augusto & Co. — the only Nigerian cable company with this distinction — alongside ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025:2017, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CE Marking, and maiden NIS/SON certifications. The company is led by Managing Director/CEO George Onafowokan, FNSE, and Executive Director Engr. Michael Onafowokan, FNSE, under Onafowokan family ownership. Coleman has created over 25,000 jobs across Africa and funds 300 SMEs through its empowerment initiatives; to date it has produced 12 million fibre kilometres for Africa's digital infrastructure.

Name

Coleman Wires and Cables

Legal name

Coleman Technical Industries Limited

Website

https://colemancables.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Coleman Wires and Cables is Sub-Saharan Africa's largest cable manufacturer, producing 30+ cable types across 563 SKUs from Arepo and Sagamu facilities in Nigeria, and serving residential, commercial, industrial, government, power, and telecom customers via direct enterprise sales and a nationwide distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Cables and Wires Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA), Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV) (IMADAMAB), Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD), Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH)

Keywords

• Electrical cable manufacturing
• Power cable production
• Fibre optic cables
• Overhead transmission lines
• Wire and cable

Headquarters

HQ city

Ogun

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable and Wire Product Sales: Coleman generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of electrical wires and cables including building wires, low voltage cables, high voltage cables, fibre optic cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, overhead transmission lines, solar cables, network cables, and coaxial cables. Products are sold through a distributor network and direct enterprise sales to infrastructure projects, construction companies, and utility providers.
2. Capital Market Instruments: Coleman raises capital through commercial paper issuances and bond programmes. The company has tapped over ₦100 billion from capital markets via commercial papers and registered a ₦100 billion Bond Programme with SEC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coleman Wires and Cables manufactures and sells electrical wires and cables spanning building wires, low voltage cables, high voltage cables, medium voltage XLPE cables, fibre optic cables, marine cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, overhead transmission lines, solar cables, and network cables. The company operates Africa's largest cable manufacturing facilities at Arepo and Sagamu in Nigeria, producing over 30 product types with 563 SKUs for residential, commercial, industrial, telecommunications, power, and infrastructure applications.

Product overview

Coleman Wires and Cables is Sub-Saharan Africa's largest cable manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of over 30 product types and 563 SKUs. The product line is organized as a unified manufacturing platform producing power cables (Building Wires, Low Voltage Cables, High Voltage Cables), specialized industrial cables (Fire Resistance, Control, Instrumentation, VFO, Marine, Solar, DC Cables), transmission solutions (Overhead Transmission Lines including GAP, AAC, ACSR, ACCC), and telecommunications cables (Fibre Optic, Network, and Coaxial Cables). The product portfolio serves residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications across power transmission, telecommunications, oil & gas, marine, and renewable energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coleman Products: High-quality wires and cables engineered for safety, durability, and peak performance across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Products and services

• Building Wires Electrical cables used for wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, designed to carry electricity safely to outlets, lighting points, and appliances with durability, fire resistance, and compliance with electrical standards.
• Low Voltage Cables Cables designed to transmit electricity at voltages up to 1kV for power distribution in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, offering reliable performance, flexibility, and insulation.
• Fire Resistance Cables Specially designed cables that maintain circuit integrity during fire incidents, ensuring critical systems like emergency lighting, alarms, and fire pumps continue to operate.
• High Voltage Cables Certified reliable cables for VFD applications in manufacturing industries, distribution systems, and power plants, characterized with turbulence tolerance.
• Control Cable Multi-core cables used to transmit signals and control functions in machinery, industrial equipment, and automation systems with insulation and shielding for protection against electrical interference.
• Instrumentation Cable Cables that ensure accurate signal transmission and control, offering high resistance to interference, chemicals, and mechanical stress in industrial environments.
• VFO Cables (Variable Frequency Drive Cables) Cables designed for Variable Frequency Drives, providing reliable power transmission with excellent resistance to electrical noise, heat, and mechanical stress for industrial motor control applications.
• Overhead Transmission Lines (GAP, AAC, ACSR, ACCC) Transmission cables built with better strength to weight ratio for top quality electrical solutions for grids and urban/rural electrification projects, including bare copper, AAC, ACSR, ACCC, GAP, and RETILENE.
• Solar Cables Specially designed cables for solar power systems, offering high UV, heat, and weather resistance to ensure safe and efficient energy transmission in harsh outdoor conditions.
• Fibre Optic Cables Cables suited for integrated network and sensing solutions for industrial oil and gas, marine, and other special environments, offering top quality efficiency in delivering uninterrupted access with high bandwidth.
• Marine Cables Cables designed to withstand power, communication, control, lighting, electronic, instrumentation, and special-purpose applications in harsh marine environments, flexible and resistant to corrosion.
• Network Cables (CAT-5, CAT-6) Cables providing fast, stable data transmission for LAN and internet connections, built with high-quality materials for durability and minimal signal loss.
• Coaxial Cables Cables for enhancing quality of cable TV services for homes and computer networks for offices, serving as the go-to-choice for electronic audio/video appliances and computers/digital gadgets.
• DC Cables Direct current cables for various electrical applications, part of the diverse product portfolio.
• Medium Voltage XLPE Cables Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) medium voltage cables for power distribution, produced at the only medium voltage XLPE cable plant in West Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 million fiber kilometers of homegrown expertise deployed for Africa's digital infrastructure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polycab India: India's largest cable manufacturer with a diversified 30+ product portfolio across power, control, instrumentation, and fibre optic cables. Closely comparable to Coleman in product breadth, distribution-led GTM, and emerging-market growth profile.
• Finolex Cables: Established Indian cable manufacturer producing power, communication, and specialty cables through distributor networks. Comparable in product mix (building wires, power, telecom cables) and channel-led distribution model.
• KEI Industries: Indian manufacturer of LV/HV/EHV power cables, control/instrumentation cables, and stainless steel wires. Comparable to Coleman as a diversified cable specialist serving infrastructure and industrial customers in an emerging market.
• Cutix PLC: Listed Nigerian cable manufacturer producing PVC-insulated cables, building wires, and flexible cords. Direct local competitor to Coleman in the Nigerian market with overlapping residential and commercial cable segments.
• Elsewedy Electric: Largest cable and electrical manufacturer in the MENA region with integrated cable, transformer, and electrical products operations. Closest regional comparable to Coleman given similar product breadth (LV/HV power cables, fibre optic), emerging-market footprint, and integrated manufacturing model.
• Ducab: UAE-based cable manufacturer producing LV/HV power, instrumentation, control, and marine cables for Middle East and African markets. Directly comparable as a regional cable specialist competing in similar infrastructure tenders to Coleman's.
• RR Kabel: Indian manufacturer of LV/HV power, instrumentation, and fire-survival cables with growing international presence. Comparable to Coleman across power and specialty industrial cable categories and as an emerging-market cable specialist.

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer, producing power, telecom, and fibre optic cables globally. A broad incumbent in the same product categories as Coleman; competes with Coleman in African infrastructure tenders but operates across a much wider portfolio and geography.
• Nexans: Global French cable manufacturer with strong presence in submarine, HV power, and building cables. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in African energy and telecom cable markets; not regionally specialized like Coleman.
• Havells India: Indian electrical equipment conglomerate with a sizable cables business alongside switches, lighting, and appliances. Comparable broad incumbent with overlapping cable/wire product categories serving residential, commercial, and industrial segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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