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Prysmian | Encore Wire Unveils New Industry-Leading Plant and 1M Square Foot Service Center
Prysmian | Encore Wire Unveils New Industry-Leading Plant and 1M Square Foot Service Center
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New McKinney facilities combine scale, efficiency, and innovation to deliver among the most advanced wire and cable operations in the industryMCKINNEY, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 13, 2026 / Prysmian | Encore Wire, a world leader in the energy transition and digital transformation, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil its new 340,800 square-foot Copper Building Wire Plant and expanded Service Center in McKinney, Texas. Now the largest in the industry at one million square feet, the Service Center enhances the company's ability to deliver high-quality products with speed, precision, and efficiency.From left to right: Paul Furtado, COO Prysmian NA; Jocelyn Williams, Chair McKinney Chamber; Kurt Kuehn, MEDC Vice Chairman; Heather Garrett on behalf of Congressman Keith Self; Andrea Pirondini, CEO Prysmian NA; Steven Ford, Manufacturing I&C VP Prysmian NA; Bill Cox, Mayor City of McKinney; John Orman, President & CEO Locke Supply Co.; Brian Moriarty, I&C SVP Prysmian NA.The Encore Campus and its unique business model play a critical role in Prysmian's transformation from a cable manufacturer into a comprehensive solutions provider. By combining advanced manufacturing with industry-leading logistics, the company is well positioned to support critical energy priorities, including data center growth, U.S. industrial expansion, and grid modernization."It is a very historic moment today here in McKinney as we celebrate our new Plant and the expansion of our Service Center," said Andrea Pirondini, CEO of Prysmian North America. "These two projects represent the next chapter in our story here at Encore: one of outstanding service across the board - service to our customers and to the community here in McKinney that we call home."The expanded Service Center enables next-day shipments and advanced customization capabilities, while the addition of the Copper Building Wire Plant further strengthens operational efficiency and responsiveness. Together, these investments are driving economic growth in the greater McKinney area through increased industrial output and continued local investment.The new facilities reflect Prysmian's ongoing commitment to customer-focused operations, innovation, and strong community partnerships, while also highlighting the people and vision driving Prysmian | Encore Wire's leadership in the wire and cable industry."The...