Gaon Cable to Build Nuclear Power Plant Cable Facility at U.S. Production Base, Expand Local Product Lineup

[Financial News] Gaon Cable will expand its locally manufactured product lineup to include cables for nuclear power plants. The company plans to build production facilities in preparation for the expansion of large nuclear power plants and small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States, and to pursue entry into local supply chains through relevant certifications and cooperation with South Korean nuclear power companies.
Gaon Cable said on the 12th that its U.S. production subsidiary, LSCUS, plans to build production facilities for nuclear power plant cables at its factory in Tarboro, North Carolina.
The investment is aimed at securing a local supply system to meet the expansion of the U.S. nuclear power market. Following its transmission-grid business using overhead lines, Gaon Cable plans to expand its U.S. power infrastructure business into nuclear power plant cables. It is broadening its local production base so it can supply cables used in both transmission grids and power generation facilities.
The company said it believes the importance of securing supply chains is growing as nuclear power construction returns to the spotlight amid rising electricity demand driven by the recent proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and increased focus on energy security.
Depending on their design, nuclear power plants use at least 50,000 electrical cable circuits, generating demand for power, control and instrumentation cables. Nuclear power plant cables require low-volume, high-mix production because the specifications and performance requirements vary according to installation location and intended use.
LSCUS plans to pursue the relevant certifications, drawing on Gaon Cable’s expertise in specialty cables. It is also preparing to enter the U.S. supply chain through cooperation with South Korean nuclear power companies.
Industry insiders expect new demand as large nuclear power plants and SMRs expand in the United States, as well as demand to replace aging cables as existing plants continue operating. They also expect additional business opportunities if South Korean companies increase their participation in U.S. nuclear power projects.
A company official said, “As the U.S. nuclear power market expands and South Korean companies’ participation in U.S. projects gathers momentum, we expect new opportunities to open up for local equipment suppliers as well. Drawing on our experience producing a range of power and control cables and LSCUS’s local production base, we will actively pursue the U.S. nuclear power market.”

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