Furukawa Electric Europe, a publicly owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Furukawa Electric Company of Japan, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1991, the company employs approximately 50 individuals and reported $8.0B in revenue as of 2025. Established in London in 1998, it functions as a sales and service center for the European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. The company is organized by product group, having sales divisions that handle NT Alloy, Green Trough, MCPET, and Optical components, as well as an Interconnectivity Division specializing in Fusion Splicers and MT Connectors.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1991

Headcount

51

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On July 9, 2026, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. and Tokamak Energy strengthened their collaboration to investigate developing high temperature superconducting (HTS) tape capability in the United Kingdom to support anticipated future demand. Earlier in May 2026, Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. showcased its improved S179+ splicer, an upgrade from the S179 model, at events including InnoTrans in Berlin and Rail Live. The S179+ incorporates features such as cleave angle compensation and automatic arc calibration to enhance the splicing process. This development in their High-Strength Specialty Fusion Splicers, part of a seven-model range, addresses the demand for reliable technology in high-speed data transmission driven by AI.
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