Nexans includes recycled content in low-carbon cable

France-based wire and cable producer Nexans says the low-carbon AC90 cable it manufactures and sells in Canada uses copper that includes at least 14 percent recycled content.

“In the ever-evolving world of electrical installations, Nexans sets a new benchmark with its innovative AC90 cable, uniquely designed to meet both environmental and practical demands,” the company says of its low-carbon product.

The European company, which has manufacturing plants in Montreal; Fergus, Ontario; and Weyburn, Saskatchewan, says its AC90 product offers at least 10 percent CO₂ savings compared with standard AC90 cables.

The carbon emissions savings have been achieved in part because the copper conductor within the AC90 product is made with a minimum of 14 percent recycled content, according to the firm, “underscoring Nexans' commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency.”

Nexans Canada sources the copper used at its rod mill in Montreal from a Glencore refinery adjacent to its Montreal location.

The firm says it also redesigned the cable’s jacket and insulation using a “premium compound” that reduces the embedded carbon.

Nexans has engineered the AC90 cable to be the easiest to use on the market. The company says the "cutting-edge" armor profile ensures unparalleled flexibility, reducing the effort required to strip and pull the cable, and that this user-centric design significantly enhances efficiency and ease of installation.

Nexans also has provided an environmental product declaration (EPD) for the AC90 cable that buyers can access by scanning a QR code on the label of spools.

“The carbon emissions associated with the product are also clearly displayed [on the EPD], allowing customers to make informed decisions about their purchases,” the company says.

Users of the cable also will find what Nexans calls “bright markings on the inner label of the AC90 cable spool,” designed to assist inventory management by showing exactly how much cable is left. “This easy-to-read indicator helps professionals confidently plan their next installation or purchase, ensuring they have the right amount of cable for the job,” the company adds.