Prysmian Group North America introduces LT20 BBXS

Claremont, North Carolina - September 27, 2011 Group, the world leader in the wire and cable industry, announces the introduction of a new outside plant fiber cable that raises the bar for performance, form, fit and function in the Americas market. Launched under the product name LT20 BBXS, this new outside plant fiber cable offers up to 19% reduction in diameter, up to 30% reduction in weight and comes standard with BendBrightXS bend insensitive fiber.

The smaller, lighter, bend tolerant cable allows the customer to save money by:

• Using smaller, lighter reels during installation
• Reducing duct size and achieving longer blowing distances
• Installing additional cable in a duct that was previously considered full
• Reducing loads on poles and strand wire
• Allowing the use of smaller hand-holes, closures and pedestals

Performance of the new LT20 BBXS product line meets or exceeds industry standards such as GR20, RUS/RDUP PE90, ITU G.652.D, ITU G.657.A2 and is backwards compatible with existing single-mode fibers and loose tube cables. More than 16 billion feet of BendBrightXS fiber has been deployed since its introduction in 2006.

Prysmians LT20 BBXS fiber cable product line sets the stage for future reductions in the size of splice cases, pedestals and cabinets used in the outside plant environment. This product is a game changer for our customers and the industry. The customer has the opportunity to save money while receiving a superior cable product. From an environmental and aesthetic standpoint, this product will drive the use of smaller outside plant accessories such as splice cases, pedestals, hand holes and cabinets, states Greg Williams, Director of Marketing at the Prysmian Group.

The LT20 BBXS design family brings the benefits of Bend-Insensitive Fiber to the Outside Plant, said Jon Fitz, Business Solutions Manager. The cable, buffer tube and fiber can all be installed and stored with significantly smaller bend radii. Full reels are easier to handle, and common operations, like figure-eight and coil storage, are easier to perform.

For additional information, please visit the Prysmian Group at FTTH Expo Booth #900.

Prysmian Group is world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry. With sales of some ndustry, producing optical fibers, optical cables and connectivity. Prysmian is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in the Blue Chip index.

Greg Williams

Director of Marketing

Ph. 828-459-8230

greg.williams@draka.com