A major shift is underway. AI-driven data centers are rapidly becoming a key driver of wire and cable demand, with hyperscale builds requiring enormous amounts of power and connectivity infrastructure. Just a few years ago, this level of demand in this segment barely existed. This isn’t just incremental growth — it’s competitive demand. The surge in data center development is now competing directly with utilities, construction, and electrification projects for the same wire and cable capacity. The dynamics of demand are changing, and the pressure points across the wire and cable supply chain are evolving with it.
