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The U.S. subsidiary LS GreenLink began construction of a continuous vertical vulcanization tower in Chesapeake, Virginia. This infrastructure will form the operational core of the largest submarine cable plant in North America. According to the corporation’s established timelines, construction will conclude during the second half of 2027, paving the way for the start of commercial production in the first quarter of 2028.
The Vertical Vulcanization Tower and Production Optimization
Regarding the project’s dimensions, the structure will reach a height of 201 meters, establishing itself as the tallest building in the state of Virginia and the largest of its kind globally. The vertical manufacturing process implemented at the facility is crucial for neutralizing the effects of gravity on conductive components. This system thus ensures a substantial increase in the quality standards and productivity of cable insulation.
In this regard, the formal groundbreaking ceremony was attended by important institutional figures. Attendees included Koo Bon-kyu, President and CEO of LS Cable & System; Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia; and Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator. The authorities underscored the strategic relevance of the investment for the local industrial fabric.
Consequently, the investment directly addresses the urgent need to modernize obsolete power grids in the United States. The massive proliferation of artificial intelligence data centers demands a continuous, secure, and efficient electricity supply. Currently, the country has only one large-scale submarine cable production plant, so the new factory will position the firm as the leading provider in the domestic sector.
For this reason, the corporation is accelerating its strategic positioning in response to federal regulations that prioritize self-sufficiency and national energy security. The subsidiary operates in coordination with LS Marine Solution to cover extra-high voltage transmission networks. Similarly, Gaon Cable focuses on providing specific energy infrastructure for digital data processing.
In an official statement, Koo Bon-kyu detailed that the industrial complex provides a competitive supply base for both the North American and European markets. Governor Spanberger endorsed this vision, describing the project as a reflection of the state’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, able to generate skilled jobs and strengthen the energy grid.
Source and photo: LS Cable & System
