2012 Sustainability Report
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| prysmian group | 2012 Sustainability Report
August
: The Group obtained a contract in the Telecom
sector for the supply of a major new broadband network
in Argentina. This project involves the creation of an FTTH
network linking 4,000 buildings in the Buenos Aires area.
The products involved include optical cables, as well as
a wide range of connectivity components needed for the
passive network.
September
: A new project was obtained for a high-
voltage submarine cable linking Europe and Asia via the
Dardanelles Strait in Turkey. Once completed, this will be
the first high-voltage submarine cable link established in
the country.
September
: The Prysmian Group acquired 100% of Global
Marine Systems Energy Ltd. (GME) from Global Marine
Systems Ltd. (GMSL). As a British company active in the
installation of submarine electricity cables and systems,
GME's strategic assets include a cable laying ship.
The company offers high value-added services for the
installation of submarine electricity links, especially for
offshore wind farms.
October
: A contract was won in the context of the “MON.
ITA.” project, involving a new submarine electricity link
between Montenegro and Italy. This project involves the
supply and installation of one of the two hubs (about
415 km of submarine cable at depths of up to 1,200 m),
comprising an ultra-high voltage system (500 kV DC)
delivering 1,000 MW of power
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