Selcable facilitates recycling of Swedish cable
Did you know that a cable drum can be used up to eight times?
Selcable – for Swedish manufacturers of cables and insulated wire
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Cable infrastructure is a basic prerequisite for electrification and digitalization
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.
News
2026.06.15
Power cables shall be subject to the IAA rules of origin
Selcable calls on Sweden, the European Parliament and the EU Member States to work towards the re-inclusion of power cables for electricity transmission and distribution in the rules of origin of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). European cable manufacturers have the capacity to meet Europe’s needs for transmission and distribution cables – made in Europe for Europe’s energy transition, energy security and strategic autonomy. Selcable’s view is in line with Europacable’s […]
2026.06.01
Cable industry takes next step towards a circular return system for plastic drums
The cable industry in Sweden is intensifying its efforts to develop more circular packaging flows. Within the framework of a joint initiative by Selcable and the Swedish Electricity Wholesalers, SEG, actors from the entire value chain – cable manufacturers, electricity wholesalers and installers – have over the past year analyzed how such a system can be designed and function in practice. The background is a combination of increased […]
2026.04.28
Safe power cables in CBAM to secure Europe's climate transition
Selcable calls on Sweden and the EU to ensure that power cables are covered by CBAM. This is crucial to reduce carbon leakage, strengthen competitiveness and enable the energy transition. Selcable welcomes the European Commission's proposal to include power cables containing aluminum and steel in CBAM. The proposal is an important step to create a level playing field and ensure European production of a strategic […]
2026.03.06
EU presents Industrial Accelerator Act – cables missing
On 4 March, the European Commission presented the long-awaited Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) proposal, which aims to strengthen Europe’s industrial capacity and increase demand for technologies and products that contribute to the climate transition and are produced in Europe. Cables are currently missing from the proposal. Previous drafts of the Industrial Accelerator Act included power cables […]
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 […]
Monthly update of commodity prices
As a service to members, customers and wholesalers with ongoing needs for current raw material prices for copper and aluminum, Selcable publishes a monthly update.
Fire requirements for cables – Construction Product Regulation (CPR)
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 and environment
Selcable's members work actively to achieve high sustainability goals, from design, material use and manufacturing processes to use and final disposal.
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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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