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Homesuccess storiesASN, a technological flagship in Hauts-de-France

Alcatel Submarine Networks Calais,

a technological flagship in Hauts-de-France

As the nerve center of the Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) group, the Calais site benefited from an investment of over €74 million in 2021. Discover the secrets of its history and longevity in Hauts-de-France!
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ASN IN HAUTS-DE-FRANCE:
OPTIMAL CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Alcatel Submarine Networks has been based in the Hauts-de-France region for over 130 years and has found it to be an ideal location for its development:

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ARNAUD DEBEIR, DIRECTOR OF ASN CALAIS SHARES HIS OPINION ON HAUTS-DE-France

ASN CALAIS, A MAJOR SITE
AT THE HEART OF THE GROUP'S GLOBAL STRATEGY

“Calais is a central site. “
Arnaud Debeir, ASN Calais site manager

At the heart of the Group’s industrial operations, the ASN site in Calais:

  • Produces submarine telecommunications cables,
  • Assembles equipment produced by other Group sites,
  • loads systems on board ships for delivery at sea.

The site is more than just a production site.

It reflects the Group’s ambition to be a center of technological innovation and a model of sustainability, making a substantial contribution to ASN’s continued growth and development.

With an investment of €74 million in 2021 (NEO project), Calais has become a nerve center for the Group’s future innovations.

A HUGE INVESTMENT

In 2021, the site will benefit from a major 74 M€ investment (NEO project), which will allow for:

  • The construction of two new buildings
  • The modernization of a third

In 2022, ASN deployed 5G on its site, making it a flagship of Industry 4.0 and Europe’s largest 5G-connected plant.

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Thanks to these technological developments, the site is set to increase its production capacity by 25%.

Combined with innovations in semi-automation and supervision, which allow for the further modernization of industrial processes, ASN is ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the industry and meets the growing needs of prestigious customers such as Google and Meta.

ALCATEL SUBMARINE NETWORKS, SUCCESS STORY
IN HAUTS-DE-FRANCE SINCE 1891

Based in Calais since 1891, Alcatel Submarine Networks is a subsidiary of the Finnish group Nokia.

Specialized in submarine telecommunications, the group is a world leader in submarine optical systems.

“We often think of satellites, but in fact 99% of traffic is carried by submarine cables, which are manufactured at our Calais site or by our competitors. “
Patricia Fornet, ASN Vice Chairman, Industrial Operations.

A long-standing stakeholder in the region, the ASN Calais site has grown steadily to become a pillar of local industry.

With 660 full-time employees, the site is one of the city’s three main employers.

A deep-rooted presence in the region, reinforced by collaborations with educational institutions through initiatives focused on training and learning for future generations.

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ASN, WINNER OF THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AWARDS
IN HAUTS- DE-France

Every 3 years, Nord France Invest organizes an awards ceremony to highlight international companies that have made major investments in the region.

At the 5th edition, Alcatel Submarine Networks won the Industrial Investment Award. This award recognizes outstanding investment in a company’s production capacity.

The ambitious €74 million NEO project is a major contribution by the Group to the modernization and future viability of the Calais site and to the transformation of the region’s industry towards more sustainable processes and cutting-edge technology.

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