Phelps Dodge is currently the only local manufacturer that can produce UL-listed wires for specific projects. In the wire and cable industry, Phelps Dodge companies worldwide produce high-performance conductors, power and extra high-voltage cables, telephone cables, industrial/specialty wires and cables, and building wires, serving a broad spectrum of customers including the aerospace, biomedical, computer, oil and gas, and the power generation and distribution market segments.

Meanwhile, Phelps and Dodge clients include San Miguel Corporation, PLDT, DIGITEL, Globe Telecoms, Yazaki-Torres Manufacturing, Dole Philippines, Nestle Philippines, Petron Corporation, Caltex Philippines, Philippine Geothermal Inc., Procter & Gamble Philippines, MERALCO, Alaska Milk Corp., Southern Energy Phils., Mirant Phils., Intel Phils., Texas Instruments, Philips Semiconductor, Cypress, Toyota Phils., Honda Phils., SM Malls, Rizal Tower , Amorsolo Tower , Luna Tower , Hidalgo Tower, One Wilson Tower, Forbes Tower , Gardenheights, Pioneer Highlands , Biltmore Tower , Valencia Hills, Kingswood Tower, Batangas International Port, Davao International Airport , NAIA Terminals and many more.

Phelps Dodge is also known for its innovations. PDP for one established Phelps Dodge Philippines Energy Products Corporation (PDE) in 1997 to consolidate all the manufacturing operations of the various entities under PDP.

PDE continued the pioneering tradition of PDP, the revolutionary building wire harness was introduced in 2001, a pre-assembled system for house wiring that was a first not only in the Philippines but also in the world.

Moreover, in 2003, PDE added anti-theft cables to its ever growing roster of product innovations. This new product is going to help power distributors save on power losses.

Ever innovating, PDE launched the Lead-Free THHN Building Wire in 2004, a first of its kind in the Philippines , as part of its commitment in delivering high quality products with the highest standards of safety. This environment friendly product was introduced to protect you and your family from the harmful effects of lead.

With all these truly amazing bits and pieces of info about Phelps Dodge, it is really great to include this company in your next EE field trip itinerary. For more information about Electrical Engineering educational tours, click here.

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Electruck Pacific Inc. – manufacturer and builder of container crane and its parts. Electruck is located at Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales.

Qualitek-Delta – manufacturer of soldering products located in Mariveles, Bataan. Equipped with high technology testing and system mechanism, this manufacturing company is run by competent engineers, chemists, production and office personnel.

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PHIVOLCS – for general information, Veniz Tours will bring the students to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology station in Baguio.

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