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  • NKT Cables

    Company Overview

    Name

    NKT A/S

    Headquarters

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Founded

    1891

    Size

    Approximately 6,600 employees worldwide. Revenue of EUR 3,565 million in 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com)

    What They Do

    NKT A/S is a global supplier of complete AC/DC cable systems, designing, manufacturing, and installing low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable solutions for power transmission and distribution (source: linkedin.com). The company specializes in technically demanding long-distance subsea and underground cables, including specialized HVDC and HVAC systems for interconnectors, offshore wind farms, and power-from-shore applications (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, NKT offers low- and medium-voltage cables as well as cable accessories and services, making them a full-service provider for cable projects covering design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance (source: investors.nkt.com). Their customer base includes transmission operators, utilities, interconnector developers, industrial clients, and construction and infrastructure projects (source: investing.com). NKT positions itself as a key player in the green transition by connecting major power grids and supporting sustainable energy projects (source: nkt.com).

    Projects & Track Record

    Between 2019 and 2024, NKT completed projects expected to enable or facilitate 15 TWh of electricity by 2030, with an additional 12 TWh from projects completed in 2025 (source: marketscreener.com). In 2025, the company held a high-voltage project order backlog of EUR 10.2 billion, mostly based on DC technology, with projects worth approximately EUR 4 billion awarded in their high-voltage market (source: investing.com). One of the latest major contracts is the connection between Bornholm Energy Island and Zealand in Denmark, awarded in September 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com). NKT has a strong track record in offshore high-voltage DC cables for wind farms and major European power grids, including interconnectors and power highways (source: wikipedia.org). In June 2024, NKT expanded its production capacity by acquiring SolidAl, renamed NKT Esposende, strengthening the company’s position in medium- and high-voltage cables (source: investors.nkt.com).

    Recent Developments

    In February 2026, NKT reported record revenue for 2025 of EUR 3,565 million and an operational EBITDA of EUR 390 million, reflecting organic growth of 6% (source: investors.nkt.com). In November 2025, the company announced a new strategy with financial ambitions for 2030 along with organizational updates, while Q3 results showed 11% organic growth and an EBITDA of EUR 119 million (source: investors.nkt.com). The strategic integration of SolidAl, now NKT Esposende, has contributed to growth in the Applications business and strengthened the company’s production capacity (source: investors.nkt.com). The major contract for the Bornholm Energy Island to Zealand cable connection was also announced during this period as a key project (source: investors.nkt.com).

    Working There

    NKT hires employees across a wide range of functions including cable design, project management, quality assurance, finance, HR, production, and installation (source: nkt.com). The company refers to its employees as "Connectors," reflecting a culture centered around cable projects and power transmission (source: linkedin.com). Headquartered in Copenhagen, NKT has a broad industrial presence with manufacturing facilities and projects in high-voltage cables, subsea cables, offshore wind, railway products, and cable accessories (source: linkedin.com). Career communications highlight the company’s role in the green transition and advanced technical solutions, indicating a work environment focused on innovation and major infrastructure projects (source: nkt.com).


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