Nexans NZ is warning about non-compliant imported cables as its main competitor prepares to quit manufacturing early next year.

The New Plymouth-based company will be the largest manufacturer of electrical cable following General Cable's decision to close its Auckland sales centre and Christchurch factory with the loss of 170 jobs.

The closure was disappointing because local manufacturing provided certainty about standards, Nexans general manager Michael Pienaar​ said.

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