The production site in Italy is an impressive factory of 100 thousand square meters nestled in the picturesque hills of Pieve Santo Stefano in Tuscany. Here Tratos produces Conventional Copper and Aluminum Cables for telecommunications and signaling, Fibre Optic Cables, MV Cables up to 26/45 kV, HV Cables up to 245 kV, HEPR insulation, LV Cables, Service Cables, Waveform Cables, XLPE and HEPR Insulation, Copper Foam Skin Insulation Cables, Instrumentation Cables, Power Inverter Cables, Optical Protection Ground Wires (OPGW) and Overhead Conductors made of either steel and aluminium or aluminium alloy.
The other Italian factory is in Catania, Sicily, where Tratos produces low—and medium-voltage power cables and signalling cables. Products manufactured here include Medium-Voltage Cables up to 26/45 kV, XLPE and HEPR insulation, copper and Aluminum Conductors, Low-Voltage Cables, XLPE and HEPR Insulation, Copper Conductors, Aluminum Conductors, and Signaling Cables.
The British cable manufacturing and technical facilities are based at Knowsley, Merseyside. Tratos has manufacturing and technical facilities, including four extrusion lines, multiple laying machines for up to 100 pairs of instrumentation-type cables, and two BX armouring machines to manufacture corrugated aluminium/steel armour. Tratos has a fibre optic cable manufacturing site in Swindon.
In the UK, Tratos also has testing facilities, which include standard voltage, spark, and resistance tests and more in-depth tests for elongation, heat shock, shrink back, and vertical flame tests.
Over the last decade, Tratos has established its manufacturing presence also in Spain in Germany.
Tratos Facilities around the World
Tratos in Italy – Pieve Santo Stefano cable factory
Our largest production site, located in the scenic hills of Pieve Santo Stefano, Tuscany, spans an impressive 100,000 square meters, establishing itself as the cornerstone of Tratos’ manufacturing excellence. This expansive facility produces a broad array of high-performance cables designed to meet the demands of numerous industries, from telecommunications to energy and infrastructure.
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Tratos in Italy – Pian di Guido cable factory
Tratos’ production site in Pian di Guido, Tuscany, serves as the cornerstone of its manufacturing excellence, producing a wide range of high-performance cables tailored to the needs of industries such as telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure.
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Tratos in Italy – Catania cable factory
Tratos’ Catania facility in Sicily complements Tuscany operations by specialising in medium-voltage cables, advanced insulation, conductors, and signaling cables for industrial and infrastructure needs. Together, these sites form the core of Tratos’ operations, supporting global leadership and meeting the growing demand for advanced cable technologies.
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Tratosin United Kingdom – Knowsley cable factory
Tratos has a strong presence in the UK, with its main facility in Knowsley, Merseyside, equipped with four extrusion lines, multiple laying machines producing up to 100-pair instrumentation cables, and two BX armouring machines for corrugated aluminium/steel armour, ensuring enhanced protection for specialised cables.
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Tratos in United Kingdom – Swindon cable factory
Tratos’ Swindon facility is a key hub for fibre optic cable innovation, specialising in advanced solutions like SkyWrap—a lightweight, retrofit cable system for overhead power lines, enabling quick, cost-effective network expansion with minimal disruption. With cutting-edge technology, the facility supports global telecommunications, energy distribution, and data networks, meeting the growing demand for high-speed connectivity and reliable communication infrastructure.
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Tratos in Spain – Zaragoza cable factory
Zaragoza factory in Spain, established in 2004, is a 12,000-square-meter hub for advanced fibre optic cable production. With a capacity of 1.2 million kilometres annually, it employs cutting-edge technology to manufacture cables with diverse protective sheaths, supporting telecommunications, data transmission, and FTTH applications.
Tratos significantly expanded its operations by acquiring TELNET Fiber Optic S.L.U. in 2024
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Tratos in Germany – Mönchengladbach cable factory
In 2024, AFL Germany became Tratos Cavi Germany GmbH, expanding Tratos’ presence in Germany. With roots dating back to 1898 as Kabelwerke Rheydt, AFL Germany excelled in optical aerial cables and fibre optic solutions. This acquisition integrated AFL’s expertise into Tratos’ global operations.
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