News and Articles
- Kaitlyn Nelson
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1261views
100 Years Oskar Lapp: Pioneer for the Future
Celebrating the life and business of Oskar Lapp, founder of the LAPP Group, we highlight key career moves he made to impact the wire and cable industry.
- Kassie Teagarden
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3573views
Cable Carrier Design Guidelines
Consider environmental conditions, system configurations, and cable assembly options in LAPP’s Cable Carrier Design Guidelines white paper for engineers.
- Kassie Teagarden
- Mar 10, 2021
- 10564views
COMEX vs Camden Copper Prices
Understand COMEX versus Camden copper price indexes and their differences in market focus, methodology, and user base. Learn ways to alleviate material costs.
- Kassie Teagarden
- Feb 17, 2021
- 59430views
Why Are Prices Skyrocketing in Wire & Cable Products?
Electrical engineers, purchasing, and procurement notice high wire and cable costs that are leading to price increases in copper, silver, and raw materials.
- Melissa Westfall
- Feb 12, 2021
- 6039views
3 Things to Consider When Buying Cables for Extreme Temperatures
Understand how to select the best heat and cold resistant cables for your use case when buying for extreme temperatures.
- Kassie Teagarden
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2880views
How to Create a Wire and Cable Materials Cost Savings Matrix
Procurement and purchasing departments can save money on wire and cable solutions by learning how to create a direct materials cost savings matrix.
- Kassie Teagarden
- Feb 9, 2021
- 7500views
4 Steps to Save on Wire and Cable Material Costs
If you’re looking for ways to ramp up your purchasing team KPIs, take these 4 steps to save on direct material costs of wire, cable, and connectivity solutions.
- Kaitlyn Nelson
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2102views
Notice of NEMA WC 27500 Revision Change
NEMA WC 27500, the widely used Standard for Aerospace and Industrial Electric Cable, replaces the obsolete MIL-DTL-27500 and updates standards.
- Melissa Westfall
- Jan 27, 2021
- 7060views
Industry Standard Tolerance on Cable Order Quantities
Learn about the industry standard tolerance when it comes to ordering exact quantities of wire or cable from your manufacturer or distributor.
- Melissa Westfall
- Jan 12, 2021
- 1904views
Cord Grips & Cable Glands for Carbonated Drinks
LAPP caters to the food and beverage industry, specifically for carbonated drinks including hygienic cable glands, cord grips, and strain relief connectors.









