WMC calls for new fire-resistant cable standard in wake of Grenfell report

Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), a leading UK cable manufacturer, is calling for the establishment of a new fire-resistant cable standard to improve building safety and potentially save lives. WMC’s call to action comes as the industry reflects on the 1,700-page…

Wrexham Mineral Cables Recognised for Environmental Excellence with Planet Mark Recertification

Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), the leading manufacturer of fire survival Mineral Insulated Copper Cables (MICC), has been re-awarded the prestigious Planet Mark certification for its commitment to sustainable best practice throughout its operations. Planet Mark is a globally recognised sustainability…

Wrexham Mineral Cables shortlisted for trio of sustainability-focused industry awards
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has been shortlisted for the three prestigious sustainability-focused industry awards. The leading manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables was shortlisted for the Made in Wales Awards organised by Insider Media (Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer of the Year), and…
Building safety remains on a knife edge says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading manufacturer of fire-resistance cables believes building safety will remain on a knife edge if product testing is not strengthened. Wrexham Mineral Cables has once again called for more stringent testing standards following a spate of fires in recent…
Building Safety Act welcomed but ‘more needs to be done’ says Wrexham Mineral Cables
The UK’s only manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables has welcomed the Building Safety Act 2022’s passage into law as a ‘step in the right direction’ yet believes more still needs to be done when it comes to protecting occupants. …
Wrexham Mineral Cables leads plastic-free product revolution
With increasing demand across the construction sector for products that offer reduced, or are completely free of, plastic components, a leading manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral insulated cables says specifiers and building designers can have the best of both worlds when…
Contractors and installers mut play active role in building safety says Wrexham Mineral Cables
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has called on contractors and installers to play their part in improving building safety by increasing their understanding of the performance capabilities of fire-resistant cables. The leading UK manufacturer of ‘fire-resistant’, or what they prefer to…
Building safety a ‘ticking time bomb’ if fire cable testing isn’t strengthened, says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading manufacturer of fire-resistant cables believes building safety could remain a ‘ticking time bomb’ if product testing for fire cables is not strengthened. For many years, Wrexham Mineral Cables has been calling for more stringent testing standards as it…
Welcome changes to building regulations intensifies focus on performance of ‘fire-resistant’ cables, says Wrexham Mineral Cables
A leading manufacturer of Mineral Insulated Copper Cables is urging specifiers and designers to highly consider the stresses real-life fire scenarios have on ‘fire-resistant’ cables, so they can choose products that will truly withstand a critical situation. As the focus…
New website for Wrexham Mineral Cables provides wide-ranging content on fire safety issues
Wrexham Mineral Cables, a leading UK manufacturer of fire-resistant mineral cables, has announced the launch of its upgraded website. As well as a completely fresh look, the website – www.wrexhammineralcables.com – has been designed to provide both new and existing…