A NORTH Yorkshire cable cleat manufacturer has made its premier in France after winning an order for a project in Cannes.

After securing its first order from France’s electricity transmission operator RTE, Rillington-based Ellis will be supplying cable cleats and straps to secure cables in a technical gallery and connecting substations in the La Bocca area of the city.

Tony Conroy, Ellis’ export director, said: “Whenever we enter a new market our main aim is to secure business from the major utility companies as quickly as possible.

“RTE is very much the leading name for power supply in France and I’m confident that now we’ve secured our first order the quality and security our products will lead to many more.

“Thanks to the European and international standards, there is a greater understanding of the vital role of cleats and so more and more educated specification decisions are being made.”