SACO AEI Polymers: Innovation, Efficiency and Sustainability for the Future of Cables
24 February 2026
SACO AEI Polymers is consolidating its position as a global leader in the cable industry. This leadership is built on a strategy that integrates technological innovation, operational efficiency and environmental […]
SACO AEI Polymers is consolidating its position as a global leader in the cable industry. This leadership is built on a strategy that integrates technological innovation, operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. Through coordinated initiatives across multiple plants and regions, SACO AEI is implementing a consistent and forward-looking approach, designed to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving market and to anticipate future demands.
Global Market Alignment
The cable industry is experiencing sustained growth, driven by infrastructure investments, the energy transition and digitalisation. SACO AEI is strategically aligned with these dynamics, ensuring that its portfolio and production capacity respond effectively to regional requirements:
In Europe, grid modernisation, Industry 4.0 and e-mobility are accelerating demand for halogen-free and recyclable cables. SACO AEI is actively supporting these initiatives, in line with EU sustainability regulations and the Circular Economy Action Plan.
Asia-Pacific is accounting for more than half of global revenue. This region offers significant opportunities in power grid modernisation and fibre optic expansion. SACO AEI is leveraging these opportunities, particularly in India, China and ASEAN countries.
In Africa and MENA, electrification programmes and smart city projects are creating new growth avenues. SACO AEI’s resilient supply chains and local partnerships ensure readiness to support these ambitious initiatives.
This global vision highlights SACO AEI’s ability to adapt to regional dynamics while maintaining a unified strategy for sustainable growth.
R&D and Technical Services
SACO AEI has repositioned R&D and Technical Services as proactive drivers of innovation. In India, our SAB joint venture operations are guided by a “start-up mindset”, with a focus on rapid MVP development, agile portfolio expansion and the establishment of a local supply base.
Across all regions, R&D is closely integrated with market feedback, enabling the delivery of differentiated solutions that strengthen competitiveness and customer trust. This model ensures responsiveness, accelerates innovation and consolidates the company’s presence in emerging markets.
Sustainability and Circular Economy
Sustainability is a cornerstone of SACO AEI’s strategy. The company is committed to developing new grades of halogen-free, LSZH and fire-resistant cables, manufactured with recyclable raw materials.
These innovations comply with stringent environmental regulations while enhancing safety and performance. By embedding circular economy principles into product development, SACO AEI is reducing environmental impact and reinforcing its role as a reliable partner for OEMs and cable makers worldwide.
This commitment strengthens the company’s reputation as a forward-looking organisation, contributing to a greener and safer future.
Transformation in the UK: The Sandwich Facility
The Sandwich plant exemplifies SACO AEI’s transformation, combining technological modernisation with cultural evolution.
We are focused on manufacturing efficiencies, with targeted CAPEX investments in machinery and automation reducing scrap, energy consumption and downtime. Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance are enhancing agility and precision.
Employee engagement is high as the team embraces a culture of ownership, adaptability and continuous improvement, reinforcing the facility’s role as a driver of change.
The Sandwich facility is not only upgrading its infrastructure but also reshaping its organisational identity, establishing itself as a model of efficiency, resilience and employee empowerment.
SACO AEI’s global strategy and the Sandwich facility’s transformation demonstrate how innovation, efficiency and sustainability are shaping the next generation of cable solutions. By combining a global vision with local execution, SACO AEI Polymers is positioning itself as a strategic partner of choice in building the future of connectivity worldwide.
