Furukawa Electric to Boost Fiber Cable Production Capabilities

TOKYO, Aug 04 (Pulse News Wire) – Furukawa Electric CO.,LTD. (5801.T) announced plans to enhance production capabilities for optical fibers and cable products.

The investment, expected to total approximately ¥100.0 billion, will take place in the United States, Brazil, Japan, and India, with operations set to begin sequentially from the second half of fiscal year 2028. The expansion aims to meet growing demand driven by advancements in generative AI and cloud services, particularly for high-quality fiber cables used in hyperscale data centers. The company confirmed purchase commitments from customers for long-term contracts.

Additionally, Furukawa Electric expects the manufacturing capacity for rollable ribbon cables to nearly double compared to the end of fiscal year 2025. This investment aligns with the company's strategy to support the evolution and growth of data centers and telecommunications infrastructure through the provision of high-performance differentiated products. Looking ahead, while the impact on consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is anticipated to be minor, the company projects increased contributions to consolidated sales revenue once mass production commences across various locations from the second half of fiscal year 2028 onwards.