What Prysmian Cabos E Sistemas Do Brasil does

Prysmian Cabos E Sistemas Do Brasil is the Brazilian operating subsidiary of the global Prysmian Group (Milan-headquartered, publicly traded on the Milan Stock Exchange under PRY.MI), focused on the design, manufacture, and supply of energy and telecommunications cable systems for the Brazilian and broader LATAM markets. The entity serves four primary customer segments: power utilities and transmission operators (Cemig, CPFL, ISA ENERGIA BRASIL), hyperscale data center and telecom operators (Ufinet), and infrastructure and construction developers requiring high-voltage and structured cabling systems. The Brazilian operation is anchored in São Paulo (headquarters) and Sorocaba, and is part of the group's broader LATAM regional structure that also spans Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, and Central America and the Caribbean.

The company's product and technology portfolio centers on high-voltage power transmission cables, fiber optic and copper structured cabling, joints/terminations/accessories, elevator and escalator cables, and optical fiber products. Proprietary technology platforms include SiroccoHD (high-performance energy transmission cable), E3X (first deployed in Brazil with ISA ENERGIA BRASIL for overhead transmission line optimization), ALLGROUND (underground cable technology for rural electrical networks, tested with Cemig), UCCONNECT (copper structured cabling), and the world's first 160-micron low bending sensitivity optical fiber. Notable technical milestones include development and installation of Brazil's first 500 kV high-voltage underground system and partnership projects such as the 30 km Ufinet underground network interconnecting hyperscale data centers in Alphaville (São Paulo).

The business model is B2B enterprise field sales targeting utilities, telecom operators, data center providers, and infrastructure developers via long sales cycles and project-specific quotations (pricing is not publicly disclosed). Revenue streams consist primarily of one-time sales of energy cable systems and telecommunications cable systems, complemented by sales of joints, terminations and accessories, and professional services revenue from the High Voltage Installation Training Center (Centro de Treinamento Sérgio Costa). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for large infrastructure projects, a regional Brazilian online product catalogue (br-catalogue.prysmian.com), and partner/installer networks for smaller projects and maintenance. The subsidiary operates within a parent group reporting €20 billion in annual sales (as of year-end 2025), 34,000 employees globally, and presence in 50+ countries, with Q3 2025 organic growth of +9.2% reported as the best quarter in the company's history.

Name

Prysmian Cabos E Sistemas Do Brasil

Legal name

Prysmian Cabos E Sistemas Do Brasil

Website

https://prysmian.com.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prysmian Cabos E Sistemas Do Brasil is the Brazilian subsidiary of global Prysmian Group, manufacturing and supplying high-voltage energy cables, fiber optic and structured cabling systems for utilities, telecom operators, hyperscale data centers, and infrastructure developers across Brazil and LATAM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy and Telecommunications Cable Systems

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC)

Keywords

• High voltage power cables
• Optical fiber solutions
• Underground cable systems
• Structured copper cabling
• Energy transmission cables

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Cable Systems Sales: Sale of power and energy cables for transmission, distribution, and industrial applications including high-voltage systems up to 500 kV
2. Telecommunications Cable Systems: Sale of fiber optic and copper cabling solutions for telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, and structured cabling
3. Professional Services and Training: Training services including the High Voltage Installation Training Center named Centro de Treinamento Sérgio Costa for forming installers in high-voltage projects
4. Joints, Terminations and Accessories: Sale of cable accessories including joints, terminations and supporting accessories for installation and maintenance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prysmian Cabos E Sistemas Do Brasil manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of energy and telecommunications cable systems, including high-voltage power cables up to 500 kV, fiber optic cables, structured copper cabling products, and cable accessories such as splices, terminations, and joints. The company also provides elevator and escalator cables and operates a High Voltage Installation Training Center to develop specialized installers for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Prysmian Cabos E Sistemas Do Brasil operates as a subsidiary of the global Prysmian Group, offering a diversified portfolio of cable and system solutions for energy transmission, telecommunications, and infrastructure applications. The product portfolio centers on power and telecom cables (Cabos de Energia e Telecomunicações), complemented by specialized accessories (Emendas, Terminações e Acessórios), elevator/escalator cables, and optical fiber products. Key technology platforms include E3X for high-voltage overhead transmission, SiroccoHD for underground networks, and ALLGROUND for rural underground applications. Brand lines include AFUMEX GREEN for sustainable energy cables and UCCONNECT for structured copper cabling. The company serves four primary market segments: Transmissão (Transmission), Eletrificação (Electrification), Redes Elétricas/Power Grid, and Soluções Digitais (Digital Solutions).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SiroccoHD: Advanced cable technology for energy transmission applications
• AFUMEX GREEN
• UCCONNECT
• E3X
• ALLGROUND

Products and services

• Cabos de Energia e Telecomunicações (Energy and Telecommunications Cables) Comprehensive portfolio of power cables, fiber optic cables, and related infrastructure solutions for utilities, telecom operators, and industrial customers.
• Emendas, Terminações e Acessórios (Splices, Terminations and Accessories) Cable accessories including splices, terminations, and supporting accessories for installation and maintenance of cable systems.
• Elevadores e Escadas Rolantes (Elevator and Escalator Cables) Cable solutions engineered for elevator and escalator vertical transportation systems.
• Fibra Óptica (Optical Fiber) Optical fiber products for telecommunications infrastructure, including low bending sensitivity fibers for data center and FTTH applications.
• AFUMEX GREEN Environmentally focused cable product line with green packaging branding for sustainable energy applications.
• UCCONNECT Copper-based structured cabling products designed to meet demand for organized cable infrastructure.
• E3X Technology Platform High voltage transmission technology platform for overhead power lines enabling optimized infrastructure and increased energy efficiency, deployed on HVDC transmission lines.
• SiroccoHD Advanced cable technology platform used for underground network construction, specifically for hyperscale data center interconnection projects.
• ALLGROUND Innovative underground cable technology designed for rural electrical network applications, tested in partnership with utility companies.
• 500 kV Underground High-Voltage System First 500 kV high-voltage underground cable system in Brazil, enabling dense urban and environmentally sensitive power transmission installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 km underground network built for Ufinet data center interconnection
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CemigcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Cemig and Prysmian collaborated to test innovative ALLGROUND underground cable technology specifically designed for rural electrical networks in Brazil.
• UfinetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Prysmian and Ufinet combined expertise to build a 30 km underground network for interconnecting hyperscale data centers in Alphaville (SP). The partnership uses next-generation optical cable technology to meet the demands of hyperscale data center connectivity requirements.
• ISA ENERGIA BRASILcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to deploy E3X technology for transmission lines in Brazil, marking the first implementation of this technology in the country. The project aims to optimize existing infrastructure and increase energy efficiency.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belden Inc. US-based specialty cable manufacturer focused on enterprise networking, broadcast and industrial connectivity; comparable to Prysmian's structured cabling (UCCONNECT) and telecom cable offerings.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese manufacturer of power cables, optical fibers and telecommunication cable systems, with significant LATAM operations; overlaps directly with Prysmian in fiber optic innovation and structured cabling.
• Leoni AG: German wire and cable manufacturer serving automotive, industrial and infrastructure markets; a direct comparable in specialty cable and wiring systems, though more weighted toward automotive than Prysmian's T&D focus.
• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer offering energy transmission, distribution, and telecom cable systems; the closest direct competitor to Prysmian across high-voltage, submarine, and fiber optic segments.
• NKT A/S: Danish cable manufacturer specializing in high-voltage power cables and submarine/underground transmission systems; competes directly with Prysmian in European and global T&D and offshore wind cabling.
• Hengtong Optic-Electric: Chinese cable and optical fiber manufacturer competing globally in power transmission, submarine and telecom cables; overlaps with Prysmian across fiber optics and high-voltage systems, especially in emerging markets.
• LS Cable & System: Korean manufacturer of power cables, telecommunications cables and system solutions serving utilities and industrial customers worldwide; competes head-to-head with Prysmian in HV/EHV and submarine cable bids.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese conglomerate with a major energy and telecommunications wire and cable division, including high-voltage power cables and optical fiber products, directly competing with Prysmian globally and in infrastructure tenders.

Regional players

• Elsewedy Electric: Egyptian integrated cables and electrical equipment manufacturer dominant across MEA and increasingly active in LATAM infrastructure projects; comparable product portfolio in power and telecom cables but primarily competing in MEA rather than Brazil.

Emerging players

• Corning Incorporated: US-based specialty glass and optical fiber leader with a focused optical communications segment; competes with Prysmian's fiber business and data-center connectivity offerings (e.g., the 160-micron low-bend-sensitivity fiber) but does not manufacture power cables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PrysmianAmericaLatina
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrysmianBrasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prysmian-cabos-e-sistemas-do-brasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/prysmianbrasil
• TikToktiktok.com/@prysmian

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Investors

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M&A

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