Power transmission lines. Source | Exel Composites

Exel Composites (Vantaa, Finland) has signed a multiyear frame agreement with Italian conductor specialist De Angeli Prodotti (Bagnoli di Sopra) for supply of composite conductor cores. The agreement covers deliveries spanning 4 years and includes a minimum volume commitment of €25 million to Exel during the contract period. Deliveries under the agreement are scheduled to begin in Q1 2026.

“De Angeli Prodotti is a respected innovator in overhead conductors, and we value our long-standing collaboration with Dr. Luca Mora and his team,” says Paul Sohlberg, president and CEO of Exel Composites. “The energy transition, electrification and sustainability requirements are driving growth in this space and composite core conductors are a perfect fit with Exel’s strategy in the long term.”

According to Luca Mora, president of De Angeli Prodotti, “This frame agreement secures solid fundamentals to guarantee a high level of service and capacity for our customers as they plan and deliver grid upgrades.”

Composite conductor cores are the central strength member of an overhead transmission conductor and are a growing application for carbon fiber composites as they offer optimal properties compared to traditional materials. Composite cores allow overhead power lines to carry more current, waste less energy and sag less while achieving longer spans, enabling utilities to add capacity on existing lines without rebuilding.

Exel will manufacture the cores using continuous pultrusion and quality-controlled processes that deliver consistent mechanical performance. The orders will be fulfilled from Exel’s global manufacturing network according to project schedules agreed with De Angeli Prodotti.