Overview

Nexans is a cable and optical fiber manufacturer headquartered in Courbevoie, Ile-de-France, France, founded in 2000 and publicly listed under the ticker NEX.PA. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reported revenue of about 9.2 billion. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets. In 2026 it reported a seven-year contract with the utility Enedis, and it has also launched the Electra cable layer, a vessel-mounted cable installation system.

At a glance

What Nexans makes

Nexans holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists transmission cables among its products.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Forged, Emissions (source: nexans.com).

Certifications

Nexans is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — autoelectric.com

• ISO 14001 — nexans.com.au

• ISO 50001 — nexans.com.tr

• ISO 9001 — nexans.com.au

Trade and customs footprint

Recent public reporting includes Nexans signing an agreement in April 2026 to acquire Republic, and publishing its 9M 2026 financial information in October 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2057 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Germany · United Kingdom · Peru.

Latest developments

• 2026-10-22 — 9M 2026 financial information - Nexans (nexans.com)

• 2026-04-27 — Nexans signe un accord en vue de l’acquisition de Republic (globenewswire.com)

• 2026-02-04 — Nexans secures 7-year contract with Enedis - Nexans (nexans.com)

• 2025-12-18 — 66kV Accessories for East Anglia THREE - Nexans (nexans.com)

• 2025-11-17 — Nexans Electra cable layer launched at Ulstein Verft | Advanced Maritime Technology International (advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com)

• 2025-10-23 — Nexans Acquires Electro Cables to Enhance Market Position - Nexans (nexans.com)

Company details

Nexans is a publicly traded company whose main capability is classified as lighting in the record. Nexans was founded in 2000, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Courbevoie, Ile-de-France. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 26 years in operation (founded 2000). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nexans make?

Nexans is a cable and optical fiber manufacturer headquartered in Courbevoie, Ile-de-France, France, founded in 2000 and publicly listed under the ticker NEX.PA. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reported revenue of about 9.2 billion. The company serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets. In 2026 it reported a seven-year contract with the utility Enedis, and it has also launched the Electra cable layer, a vessel-mounted cable installation system.

Where is Nexans headquartered?

Nexans is headquartered in Courbevoie, Ile-de-France (4 Allee de l'Arche, Courbevoie, Ile-de-France, 92400).

When was Nexans founded?

Nexans was founded in 2000.

How big is Nexans?

Nexans has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 9.2B range.

Is Nexans publicly traded?

Publicly traded (PAR: NEX.PA). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.

What certifications does Nexans hold?

Nexans lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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