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LATIN AMERICA

Year founded

1983 as CEDSA .

Year aquired

2008

Relationships with community and colleges The company , through the Nexans Foundation , has benefitted small towns and villages by deploying electric power to 200 households , and has also worked with NGOs to increase the wellbeing of children in their operational areas .
Nexans Colombia is host to students and graduates from local colleges , strengthening relations between businesses and colleges .
Projections Along with other important players in the sector , Nexans Colombia took part in the Feria Internacional del Sector Eléctrico ( international fair for the electricity sector ), which takes place in Medellin every two years . The event experienced more visitors and exhibitors than expected during the 2017 edition – feedback obtained from the fair demonstrates how highly competitive the sector has become in Colombia , which
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