Cable manufacturer makes Cannes premiere

CABLE cleat manufacturer Ellis has landed its first order from France’s electricity transmission system operator RTE for an installation in Cannes.

Ellis’ Emperor cleats and Flexistraps, which are used by power companies across the world, were ordered for RTE by contractor SCIE THT and are being used to secure cables in a technical gallery and risers connecting substations in the La Bocca area of the city.

Tony Conroy, Ellis’ export director, said: “Whenever we enter a new market our main aim is to secure business from the major utility companies as quickly as possible. RTE is very much the leading name for power supply in France and I’m confident that now we’ve secured our first order the first-hand experience they will gain of the quality and security our products will lead to many more.”

Designed for use where the highest levels of short circuit withstand are required, Ellis’ Emperor cable cleats are manufactured in stainless steel, meaning they provide corrosion protection in the harshest environments.

The Flexistraps, which can be used in conjunction with either Emperor or Vulcan cleats, are designed to provide a cost-effective means of ensuring there is no drop in protection levels on installations where cleats are widely spaced.

“It used to be that a significant number of orders were won or lost on price alone,” said Mr Conroy. “Today, thanks to the European and International standards, there is a greater understanding of the vital role of cleats and so more and more educated specification decisions are being made – and in this case it was the proven short-circuit resistance of our Emperor cleats that made the difference.”