Input costs squeeze CAFCA margins

CAFCA lost 324 production hours during the six months ended March 31, 2026, up from 99 hours recorded prior year as persistent power quality challenges worsened despite improved electric­ity availability.

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…

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