Fujikura's Morocco Fiber Plant Already Humming as Portfolio Reshuffle Takes Shape

Fujikura has confirmed that its optical fiber cable factory in Morocco is up and running at full scale, with regular operations having begun back in August. The disclosure puts flesh on the bones of a production footprint that now spans three continents — and it lands alongside a separate move to offload a majority stake in a Japanese wire and cable affiliate.

Tanger Site Adds Fiber to an Existing Base

The Moroccan plant, operated by the group's local subsidiary in Tanger, manufactures WTC-family optical fiber cables. Until now, that site's output was limited to automotive products; fiber cable is a new line for the facility. Fujikura is pitching the location as a regional production hub aimed at serving Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the company arguing that local output will cut delivery times across those markets.

The rationale is straightforward: demand from data centers and telecom operators keeps climbing, and Fujikura wants a dependable supply chain closer to its customers. The company was careful to frame the announcement as a production start that has already happened, not a blueprint for a plant yet to be built.

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Market coverage linked the news to a rebound in the share price, which climbed 8.0% to EUR 19.00. A separate report put the gain at 5.7% on Friday, reflecting the stock's movement across different points in the session.

Superconductor Study Eyes German Soil

Beyond fiber, Fujikura is exploring a foothold in high-temperature superconducting tapes. On 29 October the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Proxima Fusion to examine a stable supply arrangement and the feasibility of local manufacturing in Germany, with an industrial-scale production base as the long-term target. The agreement covers a joint study only — no confirmed investment in a plant is attached to it.

Exit From Nishinippon Electric Wire & Cable

Fujikura also agreed on Thursday to sell its entire 60.8% holding in Nishi Nippon Electric Wire & Cable. The buyer is set to be AGSPC43, a special-purpose vehicle backed by funds tied to the Aspirant Group. The deal covers roughly 11.5 million shares, with closing scheduled for 6 May 2027.

Fujikura expects the disposal to have only a minor impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The company has flagged 10 November as the date for its half-year figures for fiscal 2027, and results for the quarter ended 30 September 2026 are also due for release.

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