The Prysmian Group is a global leader in the cable and electrical and telecommunications systems industry.
With over 130 years of experience and a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide, the Group, boasting 19,000 employees and 91 factories, is well-positioned at the forefront of high technology in the fields of energy and telecommunications cabling.
The Group was formed through the merger of the Prysmian and Draka companies, already leaders in their respective markets, thanks to innovation and technological know-how. Today, we leverage the strengths of both companies, experiencing increases in investment potential and geographical coverage expansion, while simultaneously providing the most extensive range of products, services, and technological know-how available on the market.
The Prysmian Group is also known for being a publicly traded company, listed on the stock exchange, without being controlled by a single shareholder. It operates transparently, channeling efforts towards gaining and maintaining consistent trust from investors.
As a global leader in the cable and electrical and telecommunications systems industry, the Prysmian Group achieved sales of approximately 7 million euros in 2014. With around 19,000 employees in 50 countries and 89 factories, the Group is well-positioned in high-tech markets, offering the widest variety of products, services, technologies, and know-how.
In the Energy sector, the Prysmian Group operates in the field of underground and submarine cables and systems for the transmission of electrical energy, special cables for various industrial applications, and medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure industry.
In the Telecommunications sector, the Group manufactures cables and accessories for the voice, video, and data transmission industry, providing a complete range of optical fibers, optical and copper cables, and connectivity systems.
Prysmian is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in the Blue Chip index.
The Prysmian Group is active in the development, design, production, supply, and installation of a diverse range of cables for a wide variety of applications in the Energy and Telecommunications industries.
In the Energy industry, the Group operates in the field of cables and underground and submarine systems for transmitting electrical energy, special cables for applications in various industrial sectors, and medium and low-voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure industry.
In the Telecommunications industry, the Group manufactures cables and accessories for voice, video, and data transmission services, offering a wide range of optical fibers, optical and copper cables, and connectivity systems.
The Prysmian Group is the brand used when speaking on behalf of or about the company, for example, when drafting press releases, annual reports, or market updates. It is also the employer's brand, the name employees use when talking about their employer.
The corporate brand operates through two distinct commercial brands, Prysmian and Draka. The two commercial brands operating within the Prysmian Group are Prysmian and Draka. Two of the strongest brands in the world, they offer highly complementary products and services. Commercial brands are used when discussing their products and solutions, for example, in product literature. Prysmian and Draka are the brands customers purchase, and they compete against competitors. Each brand represents a specific part of the overall offering made by the Prysmian Group to its customers.
Important events in the history of the factory:
1973: Establishment of the factory
1991: The company becomes "ELCARO" - a private company
1996: Change of ownership: "SIEMENS"
1997: Commencement of production of medium-voltage cables
1998: Commencement of production of copper telecommunications cables
1999: Change of ownership: PIRELLI
2005: Change of ownership: PRYSMIAN
2009: Commencement of production of fiber optic telecommunications cables
2010: Modernization of the medium-voltage line, CCV1
2011: Prysmian-Draka becomes Prysmian Group
2012: Commencement of production of fiber optic telecommunications cables at the new location
2015: Installation of CCV2 line for the production of high-voltage cables
2015: Commencement of construction of a new factory for the production of fiber optic telecommunications cables
2016: Qualification of high-voltage cables for IEC markets