Mercury to Establish Optical Cable Production Base in Mungyeong, Targeting AI Data Center Market

Mercury, a company specializing in information and communications equipment, will establish a new optical cable production base in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, to strengthen its production competitiveness. The company plans to meet demand for high-density, multi-core optical cables driven by the expansion of AI data centers and bolster its ability to target overseas markets.

Mercury announced on November 3 that it would relocate the optical cable production base of its wholly owned subsidiary, Mercury Optical Communication, to Mungyeong. The new production base, which will cover approximately 9,000 pyeong, is scheduled to complete its relocation by February 2027.

The relocation is a strategic investment aimed at improving production efficiency and quality stability by upgrading production facilities and improving processes. Mercury plans to introduce new production equipment while improving equipment layouts and workflow within the plant to boost production efficiency.

Along with expanding production capacity, the company will establish a system that allows it to manufacture products flexibly. It aims to respond more effectively to changes in demand in the optical cable market by improving its ability to meet customer-specific order and delivery requirements.

In particular, Mercury will strengthen its capacity to produce high-density, multi-core optical cables used in next-generation communications infrastructure, including AI data centers. It plans to serve demand for a diverse range of products in overseas markets, including the United States and Europe, as well as in the domestic market, and to expand the supply of high-value-added optical cables.

Mungyeong was selected as the production base after considering its transportation and logistics conditions, as well as its potential for medium- to long-term business expansion. The city’s active efforts to attract and support businesses also influenced the relocation decision. Mercury plans to work with Mungyeong City to resolve any difficulties that may arise during the relocation and ensure a smooth, early transition.

A Mercury representative said, "The relocation to Mungyeong marks an important turning point in strengthening our production competitiveness through facility upgrades and process improvements, and in responding to new market demand. We will continue to expand our capacity to produce high-value-added optical cables that meet the needs of high-growth communications infrastructure markets, including AI data centers, and enhance our competitiveness in domestic and international markets."

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