# Essex Furukawa global joint venture finalized

Superior Essex Inc. and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. finalized a global joint venture, forming Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire LLC. The joint venture combines their magnet wire businesses to create a global market leader.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2020-10-01
- Where: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: magnet wire
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Furukawa Electric](https://endata.com/companies/17643.md) (partner)
- [Superior Essex](https://endata.com/companies/19751.md) (partner)
- [Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire LLC](https://endata.com/companies/50297.md) (target)

## Sources

- [essexsolutions.com](https://essexsolutions.com/news/essex-furukawa-global-joint-venture-finalized/), 2020-10-01: "This is an exciting day, not only due to the finalization of the Essex Furukawa deal, but also as it marks the creation of a technological powerhouse in the magnet wire industry that can service many of the leading enterprises."

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