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Meeting the CPR B2 Ranking for Electrical Cables — And Why It’s Important
The Construction Products Regulations (CPR) is an important framework that ensures safety of products used in buildings.
Mar 42 min read


Halogen-free compounds that meet the toughest CPR fire test standards
Halogen free FR compounds to meet CPR fire testing
Feb 272 min read

ESCONTEK® Semiconductive Compounds: Designed for Processability in Medium-Voltage Cable Factory
The importance of semiconductive layers in medium- and high-voltage (MV/HV) cables can't be overstated.
Jan 163 min read


Why Semi-Conductive Layers Matter in Medium- and High-Voltage Power Cables
Advances in material science have significantly improved the reliability and performance of power cables since their invention over 150...
Oct 30, 20243 min read


New halogen-free MEGOLON® compounds designed for conduit used in underground transportation systems
Halogen-free compounds designed for conduit
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Semi-conductive compound series ESCONTEK coming to the Americas
ESCONTEK semi-conductive compounds are developed by Shakun and are coming to the Americas under Orbia Alphagary partnership.
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Alphagary (Orbia) partners with Shakun to bring semi-conductive compounds to the Americas market
Alphagary and Shakun partner to provide semi-conductive compounds to the Americas
Jun 4, 20244 min read

Introducing MEGOLON ECO - halogen-free compounds with sustainable ingredients
Halogen-free compounds with sustainable ingredients for cable jacket and insulation applications (datacom and electrical)
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Alphagary (Orbia) partners with Shakun Polymers; acquires majority share ownership
Alphagary (Orbia) acquires majority share ownership in Shakun Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
May 13, 20214 min read
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