Posted to News on 10th Mar 2026, 12:30
Highly fire-resistant materials to meet the needs of a strategic market
Global industrial cable manufacturer LAPP is addressing the needs of the rapidly growing data centre market with its range of B2ca-rated, highly fire-resistant cable equipment.
At a time deployment of data centres is accelerating to meet the challenges of the cloud, artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty, LAPP intends to position itself as a leading partner for players in the sector.
In data centres, which are energy-intensive sites subject to high thermal constraints and extreme service continuity requirements, fire resistance standards for equipment and materials are stringent. These standards also apply to the hundreds of kilometres of cables that connect the building's power supply, control systems, security devices, cooling systems, batteries, etc.
A fire in a data centre represents a considerable economic cost. The cost of an operational shutdown can reach between 200,000 and 400,000 per hour, including operating losses, equipment damage, contractual penalties and interruptions to critical services.
LAPP says it is one of the few cable manufacturers to have mastered all CPR fire classifications up to the highest level 1, class B2ca. This highly specific industrial expertise combines mastery of materials, cable architectures and manufacturing processes. Depending on the application, LAPP designs cables incorporating XLPE insulation, halogen-free LSZH sheathing, concentric or braided shielding, and structures that strictly limit the spread of fire.
Being able to offer the full range of CPR classes, from Dca to B2ca depending on the application, requires sophisticated engineering and a thorough understanding of the constraints in the field. It is this expertise that enables LAPP to support demanding projects where fire safety is a key factor in operational continuity.
LAPP has production sites in France (Moselle and Var) and Italy, which design and manufacture industrial cables for a wide variety of critical uses. These sites supply the French and European markets, with a focus on industrial proximity, process control and reducing dependencies.
This positioning is part of a broader strategy for the group, which aims to strengthen production capacity in Europe in order to meet the challenges of security, reliability and continuity of digital infrastructures. The data centre market is set to become a strategic growth area for the group in the coming years.
