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November 27th 2009
Is your Cable up to the Mark?
Draka is showing an industry lead by spearheading another campaign aimed at highlighting the dangers of installing electrical cables that fail to comply with the required regulatory standards....  Full Story>

July 22nd 2009
Get it right with Draka's new online Cable Sizing Calculator
Draka has added to its already extensive customer support arsenal with the launching of a unique cable sizing calculator on its website. It can be accessed around the clock by registering free at www.drakauk.com....  Full Story>

June 10th 2009
Ever wondered how Cable is made?
Have you ever wondered how cable is made? If so, you will find a video introduction on the Draka website that takes you, step by step, through every stage of design, manufacturing and testing....  Full Story>

March 13th 2009
Draka takes the lead with new LPCB-Approved armoured power cable
Draka claims to have become the only cable manufacturer in the UK to be able to offer installers a full range of third-party approved SWA [Steel Wire Armoured] power cables down to 4mm2.....  Full Story>

March 13th 2009
Glasgow Hospital opts for Draka cabling solutions
Draka is supplying in excess of 20,000 metres of cable for the new £100 million Victoria Hospital that is currently taking shape in Glasgow. When completed in 2009, it will be one of the largest hospitals in Scotland and is expected to treat around 400,000 patients each year....   Full Story>

January 26th 2009
Draka cable data incorporated into Amtech design software

The full range of Draka fire performance cabling is now incorporated into the ProDesign software package from Amtech, the market leading provider of electrical design and test-and-inspection software solutions for building services engineers....  Full Story>