Nexans has signed the Joint Venture agreement with Superior Essex concerning its winding wires business in Europe

Paris, July 28, 2005 - Nexans announces today the signature of the Joint Venture agreement with Superior Essex concerning Nexans winding wires business in Europe (40 % Nexans and 60 % Superior Essex).

The transaction is in conformity with the financial conditions previously indicated and notably in the presentation of consolidated financial statements for the half year 2005.