Tratos

CASE STUDY - Tratos has been supplying cables for defence and military applications for decades, meeting the demanding standards required for naval vessels. A strong example of this capability was our work on the Royal Navy HMS Dauntless Type 45 Frigate Power Improvement Project (PIP), where we designed, manufactured and supplied Defence Standard 02-526 cables for SeaKing Group at Cammell Laird Shipyard.

These rubber-insulated, limited-fire-hazard cables are specifically engineered for the confined spaces of military vessels, producing minimal noxious fumes, smoke, and corrosive products. It's the kind of work that reflects what we bring to the defence sector: certified capability, specialist engineering and reliable delivery.

All electric cables used in construction works are subject to fire performance requirements and must comply with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and meet European Standard EN 50575. Cables without a European Classification cannot legally be sold in the EU market.

All Tratos cables subject to CPR have been tested and meet the requirements of Class C or above. Every product carries CE marking with a Declaration of Performance (DoP), giving specifiers, contractors and end users confidence that our cables meet or exceed the required fire performance standards.

With 7 manufacturing facilities across Italy, the UK, Germany and Spain, Tratos cable parts are produced in-house, from conductors and insulating compounds to fibre optics and finished cables.

Our flagship 100,000 sqm site in Tuscany produces HV cables up to 245 kV, fibre optics and OPGW.
Catania handles MV and LV cables.
Knowsley delivers energy cables for the UK.
Swindon specialises in fibre optic solutions.
Zaragoza produces 1.2 million km of fibre annually.
Mönchengladbach focuses on OPGW and OPPC.

One company. Complete control from raw material to finished cable.

Tratos Cavi Germany GmbH (formerly AFL Germany) is a facility with roots dating back to 1898. Based in Mönchengladbach, the team specialises in OPGW, OPPC and MASS cables that combine grounding or power transmission with fibre optic data transfer in overhead power lines.

This dual functionality is critical for utilities modernising their grids. A single cable protects against lightning strikes while delivering high-speed communication, reducing the need for separate infrastructure. The German facility also produces special optical cables and steel tubes with fibres for harsh industrial, submarine and offshore environments.

Integrating this expertise has significantly expanded our capacity to meet the growing demand for fibre-optic solutions across energy and telecommunications infrastructure worldwide.

Tratos, 60 Years of Innovation, Community and Vision.
Since 1966, when Egidio Capaccini founded Tratos, we have held one enduring belief: industry should empower people and move the world forward. Our mission to create jobs in underprivileged areas and our vision of providing cables that connect and sustain modern life have remained steadfast for 60 years: https://f.mtr.cool/boilsfozim

CASE STUDY - Tratosflex ESDB® reeling cables have been operating inside the port of DP World London Gateway for many years, the UK's first major deep-sea on proven performance in similar installations at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai and Busan Port in Korea.

The ESDB range features a modified internal design that eliminates the twisting problem common in high-speed reeling applications. Operating from -20 °C to +60°C, it's built to meet the demands of modern container handling.

CASE STUDY - Tratos supplied in the past marine cables for three MSC container ships: MSC Tamara, MSC Angela and MSC Kim. MSC is the world's second-largest shipping line, operating in all major ports worldwide with over 70,000 employees across 155 countries.

Our marine cables were selected on the strength of their high-quality manufacture, competitive pricing and the safety accreditations that make them a trusted choice for a variety of vessels. It's a partnership that reflects the reliability and performance our cables deliver at sea, day after day.

Our compliance with ISO 50001 provides a systematic framework for the continual improvement of energy performance across our operations.

Developed in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ISO 50001 aligns directly with our commitment to sustainable manufacturing. For us, the ambition goes beyond net zero. We're working towards negative CO2 production.

Standards like these are how we put our values into practice every day.

On BBC Radio 4, the CEO of Tratos UK Ltd, Prof Maurizio Bragagni OBE, has helped bring renewed attention to a topic that is rapidly moving back up the national agenda: the strategic importance of industrial manufacturing.
Listen to the interview: https://f.mtr.cool/wmkwgytlcp

Maurizio Bragagni