Draka Communications, a global leader in the cabling and optical
fibre industry, today announces a partnership with optical
communications specialist Fibre Associates a member of the
13-group . The Distribution Agreement will combine the expertise of
both companies in the supply of the new Universal Cabling system
for Datacom networks.
"With its complementary resources and expertise, Fibre
Associates is the ideal partner with their large scale inventory
and distribution capabilities, combined with their unravelled
specialist services to Datacentre and High Bandwidth Environments,"
says Paul Shaw, Draka Communications UK Managing Director.
Dafydd Thomas CTO (Chief Technical Officer) of the i3-Group
adds, "We are pleased to be working together with a prominent
leader in the Datacom Industry. Our accumulated experience will
enable us to supply a comprehensive portfolio of products and
services to support the widest range of applications and business
sectors. Whether you're an installer looking for rapid delivery of
components, or a systems integrator in need of a new connectivity
solution for Datacentre, Datacom Networks or FTTH applications,
Fibre Associates are the only connection you need."
About Draka
Draka (Euronext Amsterdam: DRAK), headquartered in Amsterdam,
has over 9000 employees in countries worldwide and revenues of €
2.7 billion. Draka has a presence in 32 countries in Europe, North
and South America, Asia and Australia.
Draka's activities are divided into three groups: Energy &
Infrastructure, Industry & Speciality and Communications. Draka
Communications with its two business units, Telecom Solutions and
Multimedia Specials, is a global market leader in the development,
production and sales of fibres, cables and advanced network
solutions. More information at www.draka.com/communications.