CABLE manufacturer CAFCA says the rising cost of materials significantly eroded profit margins during the third quarter to June 30, 2025 exacerbated by intensified competition from cheaply made imported products.In a trading update for the quarter, the group said average material costs for copper and aluminium grew 15 percent and 28 percent, respectively, on a…
Input costs squeeze CAFCA margins
The group said it was engaging authorities to ensure fair competition that preserves industry capacity and commercial viability.