Habia Cable

Habia Cable is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of custom-designed cables and cable systems for demanding applications. The company’s products are sold in approximately 50 markets.


Business areas

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Radio frequency & Communication (RF)

This business area specializes in products for the mobile telecom sector, where Habia offers a comprehensive range of cables. The largest product is Flexiform, which is used for transmitting signals in base-station antennas. Habia holds a world-leading position in this area, with a market share of about 40 percent. The performance demands are high in this market, where the rate of product development is continuously increasing and price pressure is intense.
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High specification products (HSP)

This business area focuses on cables for the nuclear power defense, defense and infrastructure sectors. These products are manufactured in line with national and international standards and produced in both small and large volumes. The demands on problem-solving and customization are high in all customer segments.
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Engineered cable solutions (ECS)

This business area focuses primarily on traditional industrial sectors, offering high-tech cable products adapted to the unique requirements of each customer. Volumes are small to medium in size and production is technology intensive. Habia’s key customer segments are hydraulic and pneumatic tools, sensors, gas turbines, marine/offshore equipment and raw-material processing. ECS also handles sales of standard products, including cables for measuring equipment, lighting, heating and white goods.

Key facts about Habia’s sales

  • Encompass about 50 markets.
  • More than 90 percent of sales are conducted outside Sweden.
  • About 90 percent pertain to customized products.
  • The largest segment is the industrial sector, which accounted for 49 percent of sales in 2011.