Case Study: Large Telecommunications Company reduces copper theft with nVent theft-deterrent grounding solutions

Large Telecommunications Company - Customer Case Study

A large telecommunications company worked with nVent to address widespread copper theft that was compromising grounding systems at cell towers and shelters. The theft was driving up replacement costs, creating downtime, and putting critical infrastructure at risk of lightning damage. To improve security without disrupting grounding performance, the company looked for a more theft-resistant alternative to traditional copper components.

nVent implemented a tailored grounding solution using nVent ERICO Cu-Bond Composite Cable and nVent ERICO Theft Deterrent Galvanized Ground Bars, along with customized connections and onsite training for technicians. The composite cable’s steel outer strands deterred thieves, while the galvanized ground bars removed the copper value from key aboveground components. As a result, nVent helped the telecommunications company reduce copper theft to close to zero at sites using the solution, while maintaining grounding system performance and corrosion resistance.