C a b l e s o l u t i o n s a t t h e c o r e o f m a t e r i a l h a n d l i n g p e r f o r m a n c e

Port of Ningbo, China – Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranes – ZPMC

Port of Ningbo, China Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranesProject description: • ZPMC requires a customized flexible cable solution for 6 STS cranes in Ningbo, China.Customer challenges: •Complete package of cable solution for STS cranes.•The drum spreader requires special heavy duty cable.

Nexans solutions: •Nexans assisted ZPMC in the project design stage.•Nexans provided Rheycord (RTS)(N) SHTOEU-J SPREADER, equipped with central strength member and anti-torsion braid to guarantee the suitability in drum spreader condition.•Local technical support was a key success factor.

Port of Antwerp, Belgium – Automated Stacking Cranes (ASC) – Gottwald

Port of Antwerp, BelgiumAutomated Stacking Cranes (ASC)Project description: • Gottwald needs to equip high speed ASCs with Medium Voltage reeling cables for the Deurganckdock in Antwerp.Customer challenges: •Gottwald requires highly specialised cables that can withstand the continuous high-speed use associated with this particular type of demanding application.

Nexans solutions: •Nexans develops a customized cable solution to withstand extreme tensile forces and mechanical stress.

Port of Marseille, France – Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranes – Cavotec

Port of Marseille, France Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranesProject description: • In container terminals of Mourepiane and Fos sur Mer, Cavotec to install a reliable cable solution for a multispiral and monospiral reeling device on the 6 STS cranes. Customer challenges: •Develop an innovative cable solution with smallest possible diameter, that can detect damages on the cable outer sheath to secure workers on site.•The same cable solution has to be installed on existing and new reels.

Nexans solutions: •Buflex X’PREM 12/20 kV 3x35+3x10+EG was manufactured with a maximum outer diameter of 62 mm, with special inner and outer sheath compounds.•During operation, a permanent measurement of insulation resistance is observed: - between phases - between phase screens, earth conductors and general screen - between overall screen and cable surface

PSA Singapore Terminals – Rail Mounted Quayside Gantry Cranes (RMQC) – Doosan Heavy Industries

PSA Singapore Terminals Rail Mounted Quayside Gantry CranesProject description: • Doosan Heavy Industries to build 13 units of RMQC with 65 ton lifting capacity, at PSA Terminals in Singapore.Customer challenges: •Lifting capacity: 65 ton.•Hoist speed: 70-170 m/min. •Trolley travelling speed: 240 m/min. •Gantry travelling speed: 46 m/min.•Boom hoist speed: maximum 5 min/one-way.

Nexans solutions: •Full package for 6/10 kV reeling cables and festoon cables.•Cables tested in real life conditions at Nexans Handling Application Center.

Port of Khorfakkan, UAE – Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranes – Liebherr

Port of Khorfakkan, UAE Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranesProject description: • Liebherr to provide a robust, flexible, reeling power supply cable for a new STS installation in the port of Khorfakkan, UAE.Customer challenges: •Liebherr designs and builds highly reliable crane systems, and imposes rigorous quality standards.•The port of Khorfakkan presents environmental challenges with high ambient temperatures and frequent sandstorms.

Nexans solutions: •Nexans rigorous design, quality and testing parameters ensure that durable efficient products are available to meet Liebherr’s exacting standards.•Nexans Rheyfirm (RTS) is designed to meet the extremely high mechanical stresses required by modern STS cranes operating at high speeds in harsh environmental conditions.• Nexans unique design of reinforcement and rubber compounds ensures optimum flexibility, abrasion resistance and protection against high tensile and torsional loads during operation.

24/24 Repair & Emergency Service – Tel: +49 2166 27 2176

24/24 Repair & Emergency ServiceTel: +49 2166 27 2176Total support round the clock

• Material handling is a very demanding industry: today cranes need to operate faster and more safely than ever, without interruption or breakdowns.

• As part of its support and service offer, Nexans presents the 24/24 Repair and Emergency Service: a dedicated hotline available at any given moment to provide expert advice and technical support.

• Professional repairs are just a call away to keep your business moving whatever your needs: get support that drives your performance, with the 24/24 Repair & Emergency Service from Nexans.

• Tel 24/24: +49 2166 27 2176

Contacts

Contacts• Global customer support:

Stefan Lottkus, GermanySales Director & Global Segment Managerstefan.lottkus@nexans.com

• A network of local experts:

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Hilke Schwans, Germanyhilke.schwans@nexans.com Frédéric Veyrat, Francefrederic.veyrat@nexans.com

Lyn Black, UKlyn.black@nexans.com Richard Hendriks, Netherlandsrichard.hendriks@nexans.com N O R T H A M E R I C A

David Evans, United States of Americadavid.evans@nexans.com Nada Tadic, Canadanada.tadic@nexans.com

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Sang Soon Park, South Koreasang-soon.park@nexans.com Tony Gu, Chinatony.gu@nexans.com

Candy Teo, Singaporecandy.teo@nexans.com Brett Caroll, Australiabrett.caroll@nexans.com

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With energy as the basis of its development, Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, offers an extensive range of cables and cabling systems. The Group is a global player in the infrastructure, industry, building and Local Area Network markets. Nexans addresses a series of market segments: from energy, transport and telecom networks to shipbuilding, oil and gas, nuclear power, automotives, electronics, aeronautics, material handling and automation. Nexans is a responsible industrial company that regards sustainable development as integral to its global and operational strategy. Continuous innovation in products, solutions and services, employee development and engagement, and the introduction of safe industrial processes with limited environmental impact are among the key initiatives that place Nexans at the core of a sustainable future. With an industrial presence in 39 countries and commercial activities worldwide, Nexans employs 22,700 people and had sales in 2009 of 5 billion euros. Nexans is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris, compartment A.

For further information, please contact:marcom.info@nexans.comor visit www.nexans.com

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