Pysmian supplies optical fibre to Tratos Cavi SpA

The fibre will be manufactured at Prysmian’s Fibre Ottiche Sud (FOS) centre of excellence in Battipaglia, which produces more than a quarter of the approximately 35 million kilometres of fibre manufactured each year. Last year, Prysmian Group completed a €30 million investment in FOS to boost its competitiveness. Today, the plant houses some of the world’s most advanced production capability, technology and know-how. “Prysmian is committed to remaining competitive and maintaining a strategic technological stronghold in Italy, in spite of very strong competition from Asian and American manufacturers” adds Nicola Scafuro, Manager of the Battipaglia plant.

 

 

Realising the EC Digital Agenda 2025 targets

 

Tratos will use the fibre in cables for the development of ultra-broadband and FTTH networks in Italy and abroad. The Italian government’s plans to develop an ultra-broadband network are expected to drive up cabling demand in the coming years. The Ministry of Economic Development and companies active in FTTH and next-generation technologies (5G) are making considerable investments.

 

“Italy can show that it can act independently in building the infrastructure needed to achieve the European goals,” says Carlo Scarlata, Chief Commercial Officer at Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi Italia. By 2025, there should be one Gb/s or faster connections for all schools, libraries, research centres and public administration offices. There must be uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas and for all European households, and connections that offer download speeds of at least 100 Mb/s in rural and urban areas, which can be upgraded to Gigabit speeds.