Prysmian is a leading developer, designer, manufacturer, supplier and installer of a broad array of cables for applications in the energy and telecommunications industries. In addition, Prysmian produces and supplies related network components and accessories and provides value-added services such as co-design, project management of cable systems, realization of turnkey projects, installation services and post-installation maintenance services, principally in the energy sector.
Prysmian is the second world's producer of energy cables in terms of revenues, one of the world’s largest manufacturers in the telecom cables market and, more specifically, the world’s third largest producer of fibre optic cables and related accessories.
Prysmian’s strategic markets are in High and Extra-High Voltage underground and submarine power transmission cables and systems, industrial cables for use in strategic sectors - from Oil&Gas , transport and mining to renewable energy systems, and optical cables for voice, video and data transmission. These are all sectors where differentiation and competition are determined by the technology level, continuous innovation and commitment to high value-added services. Quality and innovation are Prysmian’s hallmarks, even in more standardised product sectors, such as Low and Medium Voltage cables.
Prysmian works on major submarine energy interconnection projects for utilities and grid operators world-wide, including the Basslink project in Australia, the Neptune and Trans-Bay projects in the USA, the Spain-to-Majorca, SA.PE.I and Sicily-Calabria projects in Europe, and the Doha Bay and GCCIA projects in the Middle East.