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Preformed Line Products Acquires Brazil's Delta Star
Preformed Line Products Company announced the acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda., a Brazil-based manufacturer specializing in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation connectors. The company said, "Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Salto, Brazil, Delta Star manufactures high-quality substation connectors designed to support reliable, long-term grid performance. The company has built a strong reputation for its engineered solutions and maintains deep, longstanding relationships with leading substation equipment manufacturers. This acquisition represents a key step in PLP's strategy to strengthen its global leadership in substation hardware and components. Delta Star complements PLP's recent acquisitions of SubCon Electrical Fittings in Austria, Maxxweld Conectores in Brazil, and Delta Conectores in Mexico, further expanding the company's global footprint and technical capabilities while significantly enhancing operational support to PLP's growing U.S. substation business."
Preformed Line Products and FulcrumAir Announce Strategic Partnership
Preformed Line Products and FulcrumAir, a pioneer in robotic technologies for the electric power industry, announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation robotic installation systems. These solutions are designed to transform overhead power line construction-delivering efficiency, safety, and reliability for utilities worldwide.
Preformed Line Products expands operations and facilities in Europe
Preformed Line Products announced an expansion of its European operations to meet increasing market demand and reinforce its long-term commitment to the region. PLP has officially begun construction on a new multi-purpose facility in Wieprz, ywiec County, Poland, which will replace the company's current operations in nearby Bielsko-Biaa. The new facility will significantly increase manufacturing capabilities with a 30% increase in production space and a 50% increase in warehouse space while integrating modern spaces for engineering, operations, and sales support. Once completed in 2026, the site will become a key European hub for several of PLP's core product lines and services. Simultaneously, PLP is expanding its presence in Southern Europe by relocating its operations in Spain to a facility in Seville with 250% more operational space. The move is driven by rising demand, an expanding product portfolio, and the need to scale production to support the company's operations throughout the region.
Preformed Line Products acquires JAP Telecom
Preformed Line Products announced it has acquired J.A.P. Industria de Materiais para Telefonia, or JAP Telecom, a leading Brazilian designer, manufacturer, and supplier of connectivity solutions for the South American telecommunications infrastructure market. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Pedreira, Brazil, JAP Telecom has over 20 years of experience serving the region's largest telecommunications operators and internet service providers. The company's core product portfolio includes fiber optic closures, connectivity devices, and infrastructure accessories tailored to the specific needs of the local market. Located just 70 miles from PLP's existing manufacturing facility in the southeast region of Brazil, JAP Telecom brings a wealth of complementary capabilities that PLP believes will provide immediate opportunities for operational alignment, supply chain efficiencies, and expanded production capacity.
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