Tim King, President and Managing DirectorNexans’ impact reaches well beyond manufacturing. By turning geographic and environmental challenges into opportunities, the company strengthens communities across Canada, urban and rural, large and small. Grounded in sustainability, it continues to guide the nation toward a cleaner, stronger, and more connected future.
With operations in more than 41 countries and a strong presence in Canada, Nexans serves residential, commercial, industrial, and utility markets. Its vertically integrated facilities in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan enable it to support clients ranging from builders and manufacturers to major provincial utilities such as Hydro-Québec, Hydro One, and BC Hydro. Yet beyond this broad reach lies a legacy of local commitment. In Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Nexans has operated the region’s only utility plant for nearly 60 years, a landmark of resilience and a cornerstone of Canada’s power networks.
Our commitment to sustainability is what makes us unique. It is about being responsible in the way we manufacture, the solutions we provide, and the communities we serve.
Positioned as a pure electrification player, Nexans’ strategy spans the entire energy ecosystem. PWR-Transmission ensures electricity is delivered from geographies with the most supply to those with the most demand. PWR-Grid focuses on reliably distributing power to communities. PWR-Connect delivers energy through infrastructure projects to end users. This structure reflects a customer-first philosophy that aligns Nexans’ capabilities with the challenges and goals of its clients.
That philosophy is reinforced by a management framework built on economics, engagement, and environment or E3. Nexans fulfills its financial obligations as a public company, engages meaningfully with the communities where it operates, and integrates sustainability into every part of its operations.
The value of local capability was demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when global supply chains faltered across industries. While many manufacturers struggled to deliver, Nexans maintained reliability thanks to its fully integrated Canadian operations. At the core of this resilience is its copper rod mill in Montreal. In operation for over 50 years, the mill supplies Nexans’ production and much of the domestic wire and cable industry, making it a cornerstone of Canada’s electrification journey.
Driving Innovation in New Frontiers
Beyond its core residential, commercial, industrial, and utilities markets, Nexans is innovating in emerging sectors. Data centers, for example, represent a rapidly growing demand for sustainable, scalable energy solutions. By working closely with clients and industry partners, the company develops tailored approaches that address today’s requirements while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges.
Its expertise is also evident in subsea cable projects. In Northern Ontario, Nexans helped deliver power to remote communities by laying cables beneath lakes, an efficient alternative to constructing costly transmission towers across rugged terrain. In Atlantic Canada, its subsea technology was central to the Maritime Link project, which now carries renewable power from Hydro-Québec to the Maritimes. These projects highlight Nexans’ adaptability in addressing Canada’s diverse geography and climate.
Nexans is advancing sustainable electrification and grid modernization as the energy transition progresses while strengthening its ties to local communities. For example, the company’s building wire plant supports cultural events such as the Fergus Scottish Festival in Fergus, Ontario, reflecting a commitment beyond industry. With government and industry aligning more closely than ever to accelerate electrification, Nexans is positioned as a key driver of solutions that will shape Canada’s energy future.
