Cable drum return system
A cable drum can be used up to eight times before it is scrapped.
Read more about how the return system works
Selcable – for Swedish manufacturers of cables and insulated wire
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We promote the entire industry
Selcable is the trade association for Swedish manufacturers of cables and insulated wire. Our mission is to promote the common interests of the industry by presenting our collective view on, among other things, standardization issues, referrals and government matters.
Commodity prices
Every month we publish a copper and aluminum price list.
Here you will find our price lists.News
2025.07.01
Annual and spring meeting 2025 completed
On May 20, Selcable had its spring & annual meeting with a good turnout at Teknikföretagen. During the day, we had valuable workshops about what, how and what we should work on in our focus groups. There were many discussions and valuable ideas emerged. As an external speaker, we got to listen to Jörgen Holmlund, a teacher in intelligence at the Swedish National Defense University. He talked about […]
2025.05.05
Selcable facilitates recycling of Swedish cable
Selcable facilitates recycling of Swedish cable The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency recommends that all cable be classified as hazardous waste unless otherwise proven. To facilitate sorting, Selcable has developed a list of Swedish cable that makes it easier to classify cable for sorting and recycling, as most Swedish cable does not need to go as […]
2025.05.05
New requirements for imports of goods covered by CBAM
In October 2023, the EU introduced rules that affect Swedish companies that import goods such as steel, cement, aluminum and fertilizer from countries outside the EU. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is now providing information on what is required to comply with additional requirements that will come into effect in 2026. CBAM – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – is a climate policy instrument that aims to reduce […]
2025.02.28
New IEA report
The IEA recently published the report ”Building the Future Transmission Grid – Strategies to navigate supply chain challenges”. Europacable had the opportunity to contribute to the report, which once again focuses on the need to expand electricity grids to ensure secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems. The report provides insights into how increasing infrastructure needs affect component prices, lead times and related market dynamics. The report […]
2025.02.28
Powerful measures to strengthen the safety of submarine cables
Europacable welcomes the Joint Communication presented by the European Commission to strengthen the security and resilience of submarine cables. On 21 February, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the Joint Communication from the Commission and the HRVP to strengthen the security and resilience of submarine cables. The Joint Communication, announced by President von der Leyen on 9 February in Vilnius during […]
2024.12.21
Healthy houses
Selcable has followed with great interest the current turbulence surrounding Sunda Hus, a situation that has affected many companies and industries, with several choosing to terminate their agreements. Sunda Hus represents a form of party certification that is driven by a clear profit motive – something we believe is not the most optimal solution for the market at large. With […]
2024.02.16
Updated standards and European collaboration
Two new standards and workshop led by Europacable, here is the latest news from Selcable's operations. In order to effectively implement the new CPR, Selcable, represented by Kristoffer Berglund (Prysmian), has participated in a workshop organized by Europacable. The revised CPR will include several requirements for environmental reporting, including requirements for an environmental declaration […]
2023.12.21
Information regarding DC voltage
Direct current (DC) is now used in more contexts than before. Selcable has therefore compiled information that indicates which DC voltage levels can be used on a cable with a stated alternating current (AC) voltage rating. Read more about the recommendation here. You can also find it under the Recommendations & delivery conditions section on our website.
2023.12.01
The impact of metal prices on the cable industry
In the past year, we have seen significant changes in metal prices, especially for copper and aluminum, which are critical for cable manufacturing. Selcable has therefore asked Teknikföretagen’s economist Bengt Lindqvist to analyze the latest figures. Compared to 2022, copper and aluminum prices have shown significant fluctuations, partly driven by changes in China’s economic policy and global investment trends. Both aluminum […]
2022.11.11
This is how much the cable drum is worth – new tool for price calculation
During the year, Selcable launched a new tool for calculating the price of drum returns. The hope is to motivate, facilitate and increase the number of drums returned after use. – We want to make it easier for customers to return drums on which cables were delivered and thereby also increase the return frequency, mainly on the smaller drums that currently have a lower reuse rate, says Bo […]
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Fire requirements for cables
Since July 1, 2017, the EU's Construction Product Regulation (CPR) has been mandatory for compliance on the European market when it comes to cables in buildings.
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Sustainability, cables and the environment
Selcable members work actively to achieve high sustainability goals.
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Standards
Selcable participates in the work of Swedish Electrical Standards and is also a representative in corresponding European/international working groups.
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