Prysmian S.p.A is one of the world leaders in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry. The Group is strongly positioned in high-tech markets and provides a wide range of products, services, technologies and know-how. In the Energy sector, Prysmian Group operates in the business of underground and submarine power transmission cables and systems, special cables for applications in many different industrial sectors and medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure industry. In the Telecom sector, the Group manufactures cables and accessories for the voice, video and data transmission industry, offering a complete range of optical fibres, optical and copper cables and connectivity systems. Prysmian boasts a global presence with subsidiaries, plants and Research & Development Centres across 50 countries and more than 80 plant. After the acquisition of Draka finalized in February 2011, the Prysmian Group is one of the world leaders in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry.