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Plumettaz Group 2023 Sustainability Report

Plumettaz Group 2023 Sustainability Report


We are thrilled to share our first sustainability report highlighting our ESG strategic approach and setting the historical and current context in which the Plumettaz Group operates.

2023 has been an eventful year with the celebration of the Group Centenary and has also been a milestone in the acceleration of our Sustainability Strategy going forward.

Being a human-centered organization with full awareness of the environmental and society challenges ahead, the Plumettaz Group has the ambition and is committed to stay at the forefront of ESG developments to reach the World climate targets – Net Zero by 2050.

Click here to consult our first sustainability report.

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Sustainability Management – EcoVadis Bronze Medal

Sustainability Management – EcoVadis Bronze Medal


We have the pleasure to announce that we have just obtained a bronze medal from the EcoVadis certification body.

This places us in the top 35% of companies in terms of sustainability management and illustrates our engagement in the matter.

While ESG is a top priority at Plumettaz Group, it is embedded in how the business is conducted, is fully integrated in the overall strategy and involves all stakeholders in the whole value chain.

Plumettaz Group’s sustainability journey to be continued with many initiatives and projects to come!

EcoVadis is one of the leaders in sustainability assessment worldwide and has certified more than 100,000 entities since its creation.

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Have you jetted or blown fiber before? Want to learn how?

Have you jetted or blown fiber before? Want to learn how?


Plumettaz and Dura-Line Academy are proud to team up to provide online jetting training!

Pick and choose the mini courses you want or complete the full series to earn your Plumettaz MiniJet™ Installations Certificate.

Contact [email protected] for a promo code to earn your Plumettaz certificate free of charge.

CLICK HERE TO LOGIN OR CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT!

Questions? Email [email protected]

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Do you know what is Jetting/Blowing ?
 
Are you interested to learn how optical fiber networks are installed around the world?

Do you know what is Jetting/Blowing ? Are you interested to learn how optical fiber networks are installed around the world?


Plumettaz and Dura-Line are pleased to announce the publication of the first e-Learning course describing how to install properly optical fiber cables in ducts, using the powerfull Jetting/Blowing method.

This mini course of about 15 minutes is free!

To access the course in just a few clicks, please follow this procedure.

And if you already have access to the platform, simply click here.

Enjoy your training!

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PLUMETTAZ SA celebrates its 100th anniversary this year!

PLUMETTAZ SA celebrates its 100th anniversary this year!


Since 1923, we have been conquering the whole world with our innovative power in the fields of telecommunications, energy, rail, building and agriculture.

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The origins of lubrication in cable blowing.

The origins of lubrication in cable blowing.


An interview of the expert Willem Griffioen by the company Polywater.

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Plumett and Thaler logos

The Plumettaz Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Jakob Thaler GmbH Kabelverlege- und Spulmaschinenfabrik, effective November 22, 2022


Based in Bad Bramstedt, Germany, Jakob Thaler GmbH is a notably known company for its complete product line of winches and drums trailers. With this operation, the Plumettaz group reinforces its position as a global solution supplier for the Telecom and Energy market by integrating the very complementary line of products developed and produced by Jakob Thaler.

As part of the Plumettaz Group, Jakob Thaler will continue their operations as a manufacturer of winches and trailers while also integrating Plumettaz jetting equipment in their portfolio.

Based in Bex, the Plumettaz Group is a world leader in cable laying equipment.

Mr. Philippe Prat, CEO of Plumettaz Holding: “Having Jakob Thaler GmbH joining us is a historical moment for Plumettaz. We are allying the strength of two renowned companies to form immediately a leading powerhouse with a complete solution offering for the Telecom and Energy cable laying industry. We are thankful to the former owners and the management team of Jakob Thaler to have endorsed Plumettaz’s vision and are delighted to bind our future to Jakob Thaler while entering in the 100th year of Plumettaz history”

Mrs. Brigitte Loose, Managing Director of Jakob Thaler: “After years of more or less distant competition, I am excited about this combination and the opportunities that are now opening for Jakob Thaler as part of Plumettaz group”.

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Screen grab of "The ADVANCEMENTS" TV show

A CNBC TV show presented Plumettaz S.A. (Plumett)


Plumettaz showcasing in "The ADVANCEMENTS Tv Series" episode on CNBC, dedicated to innovations in the field of mechanical solutions.

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Press release from NCC Denmark A/S - NCC installs power cables using the floating Watucab™ method.

Press release from NCC Denmark A/S - NCC installs power cables using the floating Watucab™ method.


In the recent years, the construction company has laid 7.5 km of power cables through the underground of Copenhagen.

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UltimaZ™-E25 Evolution

UltimaZ™-E25 Evolution


Because you don't always choose your installation conditions….

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Plumettaz group acquires HMS Machines BV and Infrarent BV in the Netherlands

Plumettaz group acquires HMS Machines BV and Infrarent BV in the Netherlands


The Plumettaz Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of HMS Machines BV and Infrarent BV effective February 13, 2020.

Based in Gouda, NL, HMS Machines BV is a long-time service partner and added-value distributor of “Plumett” products in the Netherlands, and an established player in the Dutch market. The company is also complemented by Infrarent BV, its rental business for equipment in cable-laying applications.

As part of the Plumettaz Group, HMS and Infrarent will continue their operations as a direct channel to our customers and strengthen Plumettaz’ footprint and insights into strategic markets. They will complement and support further Plumettaz’ strategy to provide added-value solutions and digital-enhanced products, and will enhance our contact to the market, OEMs, and end-users.

Based in Bex, the Plumettaz Group is the world leader in cable laying equipment.

Mr. Philippe Prat, CEO of Plumettaz Holding : “Having HMS and Infrarent joining us is a significant move for Plumettaz. We are strengthening our position in a key market while benefiting from the large experience of Rick and his team of professionals, to be closer to the end users”

Mr. Rick van der Sluis, MD of HMS : “After years of close work together, I am excited about this combination and the opportunities that are now opening for HMS and Plumettaz as part of an integrated group”

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An excellent company profile published in the Swiss business newspaper "Agefi".


As Plumettaz S.A. approaches our 100th anniversary, we are proud to announce that we are the recipient of the 2019 Chamber of Commerce International Swiss Companies award for excellence in export production.  Over 90% of our locally manufactured production is exported globally.

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Press release from NCC Denmark A/S

Press release from NCC Denmark A/S


NCC contributes to the security of supply in Copenhagen.

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Success story from Rehau Vertriebs AG, Switzerland - Rauspeed microducts

Fantastic blowing-in success in Europe's highest valley

Success story from Rehau Vertriebs AG, Switzerland - Rauspeed microducts Fantastic blowing-in success in Europe's highest valley


Even the experienced cable layers of EE-Energia Engiadina were quite amazed: in the high valley in the canton of Graubünden, a blowing-in route was achieved with a distance to be proud of.

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Plumettaz's unique expertise highlighted in major newspaper

Plumettaz's unique expertise highlighted in major newspaper


Plumettaz delivers Swiss engineering marvel with Watucab™

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IntelliJet™ - now in Series-Production

IntelliJet™ - now in Series-Production


The first semi-automatic cable blowing machine with installation assistant and electronic blowing data recorder.

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Plumettaz is proud to be major contributor to "cable in pipe" innovation, implemented in the Nissum Bredning Project.

Plumettaz is proud to be major contributor to "cable in pipe" innovation, implemented in the Nissum Bredning Project.


On 12th May 2018,, the Danish minister of Energy, Utilities and Climate, Lars Christian Lilleholt inaugurated the 28 MW demonstration offshore wind farm in Nissum Bredning.

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