Furukawa Electric, a Japanese cable maker, announced plans to invest $635 million in Japan, the United States, Brazil, and India. The investment aims to increase production of optical fibers that serve data centers, responding to the growing demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom.
This move reflects Furukawa Electric's strategy to capitalize on the expanding AI-related infrastructure needs across multiple regions. The company is focusing on enhancing its manufacturing capabilities to support data center connectivity.
The announcement was reported by Nikkei Asia on August 4, 2026.
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