# Nexans and Trimet develop recycled aluminum for power cables

Nexans and Trimet have developed a new material using recycled aluminum for the production of aluminum rod used in electrical cables, improving the eco-balance of power cables. Nexans plans to maximize use of the recycled-content rod in 2023.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2023-01-24
- Status: announced
- Products: recycled aluminum rod, power cables
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Nexans](https://endata.com/companies/5093.md)
- [TRIMET Group](https://endata.com/companies/33622.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/01/24/2593885/0/en/nexans-and-trimet-improve-the-eco-balance-of-power-cables.html), 2023-01-24: "Our project shows that recycling offers enormous potential to reduce CO2 emissions."

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