A worldwide leading player
A leading player in the industry of high-technology cables and systems for
energy and telecommunications, the Prysmian Group is a truly global company, with sales of some €7
billion (pro-forma 2010 Prysmian/Draka).
With its strong position in the market segments characterised by
the highest added value, 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.
Specialising in the delivery of products and services designed to specific customer
requirements, the key strengths that are the hallmark of Prysmian include: close focus on Research
& Development (about 3,000 patents granted and filed), the capacity to be innovative with both
products and production processes and the use of advanced proprietary
technologies.
Support services
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).
Customer service quality
Prysmian is strongly committed to making ongoing improvements to its logistics and
distribution services. Prompt and reliable deliveries as well as product availability are part of
Prysmian's success, and an important element in ensuring customer satisfaction. Prysmian has
concentrated its efforts on further improving its services in terms of efficiency, flexibility,
reliability and speed. Consistent with this strategy every year Prysmian awards those manufacturing
facilities that have achieved the best performance in terms of customer service. The company also
works to continuously improve customer satisfaction, and in the recent years it initiated the
"Supply Chain Partnership” project to consolidating partnership relationships with its customers
via cooperation extended throughout the supply chain: from integrated demand management to
cooperative planning to reverse logistics, with a special focus on the environmental impact of
managing and retrieving packaging.
Research & Development
Prysmian considers its Research & Development activities to be fundamental for the
company's growth. A large number of registered patents and ongoing investments are proof of the
company's commitment and success in this area. The recognised quality and reliability of its
products, and the reduction in the cost of materials and processes are other important objectives
achieved through Prysmian's constant investments in Research.
Global presence keeps Prysmian close to its customers
With its two business divisions, Energy Cables and Systems (cables and systems for
underground and submarine power transmission and for underground power distribution) and Telecom
Cables and Systems (optical fibre, fibre optic and copper cables and connectivity systems for
telecommunications and data communications), Prysmian boasts a global presence with subsidiaries in
50 countries, 98 plants, 22 Research & Development centres worldwide, and 22,000 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.
The "Giulio Verne" vessel
The Giulio Verne, Prysmian’s own high-tech cable-laying vessel, represents one of the most
important assets of the Group. It is one of the few ships in the industry with advanced
technological features capable of installing submarine power cable systems at depths of up to 2,000
meters and in any kind of environmental conditions. |
