Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), a leading UK cable manufacturer, is calling for the establishment of a new fire-resistant cable standard to improve building safety and potentially save lives. WMC’s call to action comes as the industry reflects on the 1,700-page…
Wrexham Mineral Cables Recognised for Environmental Excellence with Planet Mark Recertification
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), the leading manufacturer of fire survival Mineral Insulated Copper Cables (MICC), has been re-awarded the prestigious Planet Mark certification for its commitment to sustainable best practice throughout its operations. Planet Mark is a globally recognised sustainability…
Wrexham Mineral Cables shortlisted for trio of sustainability-focused industry awards
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has been shortlisted for the three prestigious sustainability-focused industry awards. The leading manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables was shortlisted for the Made in Wales Awards organised by Insider Media (Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer of the Year), and…
Building safety remains on a knife edge says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading manufacturer of fire-resistance cables believes building safety will remain on a knife edge if product testing is not strengthened. Wrexham Mineral Cables has once again called for more stringent testing standards following a spate of fires in recent…
Building Safety Act welcomed but ‘more needs to be done’ says Wrexham Mineral Cables
The UK’s only manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables has welcomed the Building Safety Act 2022’s passage into law as a ‘step in the right direction’ yet believes more still needs to be done when it comes to protecting occupants. …
Wrexham Mineral Cables leads plastic-free product revolution
With increasing demand across the construction sector for products that offer reduced, or are completely free of, plastic components, a leading manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables says specifiers and building designers can have the best of both worlds when…
Contractors and installers mut play active role in building safety says Wrexham Mineral Cables
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has called on contractors and installers to play their part in improving building safety by increasing their understanding of the performance capabilities of fire-resistant cables. The leading UK manufacturer of ‘fire-resistant’, or what they prefer to…
Building safety a ‘ticking time bomb’ if fire cable testing isn’t strengthened, says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading manufacturer of fire-resistant cables believes building safety could remain a ‘ticking time bomb’ if product testing for fire cables is not strengthened. For many years, Wrexham Mineral Cables has been calling for more stringent testing standards as it…
Welcome changes to building regulations intensifies focus on performance of ‘fire-resistant’ cables, says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading manufacturer of Mineral Insulated Copper Cables is urging specifiers and designers to highly consider the stresses real-life fire scenarios have on ‘fire-resistant’ cables, so they can choose products that will truly withstand a critical situation. As the focus…
New website for Wrexham Mineral Cables provides wide-ranging content on fire safety issues
Wrexham Mineral Cables, a leading UK manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral cables, has announced the launch of its upgraded website. As well as a completely fresh look, the website – www.wrexhammineralcables.com – has been designed to provide both new and existing…
WMC believe a better understanding of fire-resistant cables will improve building safety
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), a leading UK manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables, says now is the time to focus and understand the pivotal role they play in building safety, before more lives are put at risk. WMC’s call to…
Government testing review welcomed but ‘more needs to be done’ says Wrexham Mineral Cables
‘A step in the right direction but more needs to be done,’ is the response from Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) following the government’s announcement that it will hold a review of current systems for testing construction products. The review comes…
Fire-safety focus ‘must go further than cladding,’ says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading UK manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables has called for unidentified fire-safety hazards to be put under the spotlight, or else, it says, more lives could be put at risk. Last month, the UK government set out a…
MI Cable – A Natural Choice for ExD applications in Hazardous Environments
Comprised of highly compressed Hand Fed Magnesium Oxide (MgO) blocks to insulate solid copper conductors, and sealed tightly with its own inbuilt “conduit” Mineral Insulated Copper Cable or MIC Cable is a natural product for use in Hazardous areas. As…
Installer Training – MIC Cable – Removing Barriers to Use, Promoting Best Practise, driving safety
In 2018, a reason raised consistently by international contractors for not using MI cable is the perceived high level of skill required to correctly install it. Skills gaps within contractor teams and the frequent migration of personnel in and out…
Students from Leeds College of Building visit Wrexham Mineral Cables
Twelve students from Leeds College of Building visited Wrexham Mineral Cables in North Wales on 21 st January. The visit was organised by Nathan Cook, Export Sales Manager to show the group of 16-18 year olds how mineral insulated cable…
Wrexham Mineral Cables sets new industry benchmark
One of the world’s leading fire survival cable manufacturers has set a new industry benchmark for the production of mineral cable. Wrexham Mineral Cables has completed its first full run of 4H25 cables on its recently-installed £5 million pound second production…
Welsh cable manufacturer joins calls for higher fire safety standards
One of the world’s leading fire survival cable manufacturers is adding its voice to calls for higher fire safety standards. Wrexham Mineral Cables produces fire survival cables used for critical electrical circuits such as fire alarms, smoke detection and extraction…
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