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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]