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egeplast becomes 100% owner of egeplast pro cable
Egeplast Procable GmbH was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between egeplast and EBERO AG and has developed over the past 25 years into one of the leading system providers of cable protection ducts for fibre-optic expansion in Germany.
egeGigaFab amazes visitors
At the egeGigaFab at egeplast headquarters, microducts are manufactured on 11,000 m² for broadband expansion in Europe.
Broadband Expansion: Broadband Development in Rural Areas
For high-speed internet in the rural region of the Höxter district with 22,200 household connections, sewikom took an intelligent approach to meet the demanding requirements of the federal government. With the trenchless installation of ege-com® Microduct Multi protec, sewikom found a fast, cost-efficient and sustainable solution.
DIN 18220 Standard: A missed opportunity for accelerating fiber optic deployment?
To uniformly regulate fiber optic deployment in shallow-depth installation, i.e., installation above the standard depth or above the subgrade, DIN 18220 "Trenching, Milling, and Plowing Methods for Laying Conduit Infrastructures and Fiber Optic Cables for Telecommunication Networks" was published on July 28, 2023.
Faster Network Expansion Through Uniform Standards: Guideline for FTTX Broadband Networks
egeplast is one of the leading European manufacturers of plastic pipe systems. Founded in 1908, the family-owned company based in Greven (Germany) generated annual sales of 170 million euros in 2021 and operates state-of-the-art production facilities in Germany, Sweden, and Great Britain – serving customers in over 30 countries.
Microduct Green line – sustainable protection for fiber optics without compromising quality
To improve their environmental footprint, network operators can rely on the egeplast Microduct Green line made from high-quality recyclates, which is also suitable for resource-conserving installation methods.
Broadband expansion in Europe with customised egeplast solutions
Fibre-optic expansion is progressing very differently across Europe. While fibre-optic rollout in Northern Europe is almost complete, there is still significant demand in Central and Southern Europe.
Premium networks need premium pipe systems
Expert interview on broadband with Dr. Stephan Albers, Managing Director of the German Broadband Association (Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V.). The interview was conducted by Dr. Nina Strumann (Corporate Communications).
Norderney: BorWin5 Grid Connection
The transmission system operator TenneT is building a 900 MW grid connection from the EnBW He Dreiht wind farm to the converter station in Garrel/Ost. The 320 kV DC connection strengthens the German supply network. TenneT is building this DC grid connection with egeplast protective pipes for high and extra-high voltage cables up to 525…