Prysmian North America announces $80M investment in Lexington operations

Prysmian North America, a fiber and cable company headquartered in Kentucky, is expanding its operations to the Midlands and bringing about 135 new jobs.  

The $80 million investment will establish operations in an existing Lexington County facility. A part of the 140-year Italian-based Prysmian, the company operates in over 50 countries with 9,000 associates in North America. 

“This investment demonstrates our commitment to supporting the growth of the U.S. demand for advanced digital solutions,” Prysmian North America CEO Andrea Pirondini said in a news release. “We are one of just three U.S. manufacturers of fiber and optical cables, and now we are committing more than a billion dollars to new innovative solutions and transformational capacity growth.” 

Located at 700 Industrial Drive in Lexington, the facility will contribute to production of optical fibers, optical and copper cables, and connectivity systems. Prysmian also operates a manufacturing plant in Abbeville County.  

“For decades, Prysmian has been a valued corporate partner and an integral part of the Lexington County community. Their decision to invest an additional $80 million and create 135 new jobs is a strong vote of confidence in our workforce, our business climate and our shared future,” Darrell Hudson, Lexington County Council chairman, said in the release. “Existing industries are the backbone of our local economy, and there is no greater testament to Lexington County’s success than when companies that have called our community home for generations continue to grow and reinvest. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to supporting Prysmian’s continued success for many years to come.” 

Operations for the energy supplies company will begin in May 2028, according to the release.