Germany’s LAPP Group, a global supplier of integrated cable and connection solutions, has acquired Brazilian connectivity specialist Eurocabos Materiais Elétricos Ltda., marking a significant expansion into the Latin American market.

A press release said that Eurocarbos, based in São Paulo, is a regional player known for its specialized electrical and connectivity solutions. It both manufactures and distributes electrical cables for industrial automation in Brazil. It has more than 30 employees and maintains strong sales relationships and customer ties across Brazil. The acquisition, finalized on July 1, 2025, and the companies will operate going forward under the LAPP Brazil umbrella.

The deal was LAPP’s second acquisition in a short time. In early June, it announced the integration of Cableforce Electronics, a Chinese specialist in industrial connectors. Together, these moves reflect LAPP’s commitment to international growth and diversification across key emerging markets.

“Latin America, in general, and Brazil, specifically, are connectivity markets of the future,” said Matthias Lapp, CEO of LAPP Group. “Eurocabos brings complementary products, reliable customer relationships, and a strong sales team—making it a great fit for LAPP.”

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and operating in over 100 countries, LAPP offers a broad portfolio of cables, industrial connectors, custom solutions, and automation technology for mechanical and plant engineering, the food industry, mobility, and energy markets.

Prysmian Group has won the “Quick & Simple Substation” innovation challenge organized by Dutch grid operators Alliander, Enexis and Stedin, beating out 13 other submissions with a solution aimed at accelerating the installation of medium-voltage (MV) substations.

A press release said that the challenge focused on identifying scalable methods to strengthen Europe’s power grid infrastructure in response to rising electricity demand and grid modernization pressures linked to the energy transition.

Prysmian’s winning concept features a plug-and-play MV cable solution that uses a flexible prefabricated cable with plug-in connections. The design simplifies the substation installation process, reducing time on-site and enabling faster, technician-friendly deployment. The modular system is intended to be scalable and repeatable, helping utilities reduce reliance on specialized labor and keep up with aggressive grid expansion timelines.

The solution will be initially rolled out in the Netherlands but is designed for wider adoption across international markets. According to Prysmian, the approach offers a template that could benefit hundreds of power networks worldwide through faster grid upgrades and improved system resilience.

LS Cable & System announced that it will jointly participate in the Japan-Korea Submarine Communication Network Construction Project (JAKO) with its subsidiary LS Marine Solution.

A press release said the project calls for a communication network using optical cables along a 260-km route connecting Busan and Fukuoka. Work will start this year and is expected to be completed by 2027. It described the JAKO project as a large-scale submarine communication infrastructure initiative led by a consortium of global tech giants and telecommunications companies, including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, South Korea’s Dreamline, and Japan’s Arteria Networks. It is part of the broader E2A submarine cable system, which aims to dramatically increase digital connectivity and capacity between East Asia and North America.

LS Cable & System will oversee the entire operation, marking the first time a South Korean company has secured a global submarine communication network project on a turnkey basis, covering the whole engineering, procurement and construction processes. LS Marine Solution will install the submarine cable.

Through this project, the company aims to play a pivotal role in establishing the Northeast Asian digital highway and further strengthen its global presence in the digital infrastructure market, following its energy highway business. “LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution will continue to strengthen global cooperation and contribute to expanding the submarine infrastructure market,” the release said. 

JDR, a global subsea cable supplier and service provider that is part of the TFKable Group, has been awarded a service contract that calls for it to test 14 umbilical cables for offshore platforms in the Middle East.

A press release said that the contract was awarded by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational engaged in EPC projects, high-tech manufacturing and services. The project will be managed from JDR’s U.K. service center in Newcastle, with technicians rotating offshore for multiple mobilizations to test the 14 umbilicals. The specialist team will provide on-site support throughout the process. The project will include two major work scopes across multiple offshore platforms.

JDR will support the safe and efficient operation of the umbilical cables. This includes pre-deployment testing, monitoring during lay operations, and integration testing. Offshore technicians, equipment, and technical support will be provided throughout the project to ensure the umbilicals are properly monitored during installation and integration phases.

Marmon Aerospace & Defense has unveiled a new identity and will now operate as Marmon Defense. The company, known for its specialty wire, cable, and connectivity solutions tailored for aerospace and military customers, says the updated branding underscores its evolving role in the marketplace and aligns more closely with the needs of modern defense and national security sectors.

A company announcement explained that the transition to “Marmon Defense” reflects both the expanding breadth of its products and its commitment to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied clients. Under the new name, it will continue to focus on high-performance, mission-critical applications, drawing on deep experience and resources from its parent Marmon Holdings, part of Berkshire Hathaway.

Recent investments in advanced manufacturing and quality systems are part of the relaunch, aiming to consolidate the company’s position as a leading supplier of defense cable, harnessing, and connectivity solutions. Customers and partners are being notified, with no disruptions expected to current contracts or delivery timelines.