ISIN: IT0004176001 WKN: A0MP84 Prysmian is a leading player in the industry of high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications.
23.12.2011 - 15:21:03Prysmian. The Group is active in the development, design, manufacturing, supply and installation of a wide range of cables for the most diverse applications in the energy and telecommunication sectors.
Prysmian's history has it roots in the history of the Pirelli group (A few years after the foundation of the Pirelli group, in 1879, the activities of Pirelli Cavi e Sistemi commenced). From 2001-2004, a radical restructuring processwas launched, giving the company a leaner, more efficient and more flexible organization.
With its two business divisions, Energy Cables and Systems (cables and systems for underground and submarine power transmission and for underground power distibution) and Telecom Cables and Systems (optical cables and fibres and copper cables for video, data and voice transmission), Prysmian boasts a global presence with subsidiaries in 39 countries, 56 plants in 21 countries, 7 Research & Development Centres in Europe, USA and South America, and over 12,000 employees. The widespread and diverse geographical distribution of its manufacturing facilities enables Prysmian to respond to the varying requests and requirements of customers and the market with the utmost speed.
Specialising in delivering products and services designed to specific customer requirements, the key strengths that are the hallmark of Prysmian include: close focus on Research & Development (over 3,000 patents granted and filed), the capacity to innovate on products and production processes and the use of advanced proprietary technologies.
With the aim of ensuring improved customer service, Prysmian is also working on the development of an increasing number of support services, such as the periodic monitoring of installed cables and systems (partly to avoid possible malfunctions and to ensure prompt repairs of any defective or damaged parts, to prevent emergencies and optimise maintenance).
In September 2007, Prysmian becomes a listed company, quoted on the Milan Stock Exchange, in the Blue Chip segment.
With its two business divisions, Energy Cables and Systems (cables and systems for underground and submarine power transmission and for underground power distibution) and Telecom Cables and Systems (optical cables and fibres and copper cables for video, data and voice transmission), Prysmian boasts a global presence with subsidiaries in 39 countries, 56 plants in 21 countries, 7 Research & Development Centres in Europe, USA and South America, and over 12,000 employees. The widespread and diverse geographical distribution of its manufacturing facilities enables Prysmian to respond to the varying requests and requirements of customers and the market with the utmost speed.
Specialising in delivering products and services designed to specific customer requirements, the key strengths that are the hallmark of Prysmian include: close focus on Research & Development (over 3,000 patents granted and filed), the capacity to innovate on products and production processes and the use of advanced proprietary technologies.
With the aim of ensuring improved customer service, Prysmian is also working on the development of an increasing number of support services, such as the periodic monitoring of installed cables and systems (partly to avoid possible malfunctions and to ensure prompt repairs of any defective or damaged parts, to prevent emergencies and optimise maintenance).
In September 2007, Prysmian becomes a listed company, quoted on the Milan Stock Exchange, in the Blue Chip segment.
