Southern Cable eyes US market, higher revenue

Managing director Tung Eng Hai said Southern Cable is conducting the final stages of testing and evaluating its XHHW-2 (cross-linked polyethylene high heat-resistant and water resistant) industrial cables for a customer in the US. It is used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

KUALA LUMPUR: Southern Cable Group Bhd aims to penetrate the United States market in the second half (2H) of 2022 and targets higher overseas revenue this year.

In a statement yesterday, the Kedah-based group said regional demand for cables and wires is set to improve in line with recovering economic activities.