Where it all began: innovation since 1911

Imagine: at the beginning of the last century. An engineer from the Provincial Gelderland Electricity Company is riding his motorcycle along the railway track towards Terborg. On the back of the luggage carrier a cast iron cable sleeve. He is on his way to Lovink, looking for an alternative to German cable joints. That search ends well. Not long after, Lovink delivered the first cable joints to PGEM, the predecessor of today’s Alliander. In doing so, Lovink plays a key role in the introduction of the first underground electricity grids in the Netherlands.

Since our founding in 1911, we have been building on that innovative tradition. Today, Lovink is known as a reliable partner for high-quality cable joints. Our strength lies in long-term collaborations with customers and partners all over the world. Not only energy companies rely on our expertise, but also emerging sectors such as sustainable energy parks and industries such as petrochemicals, ports and rail infrastructure. Thanks to these long-term relationships and our proven knowledge, we have become a trusted name in the international energy industry.

1911 Founding of Lovink
1919 Delivery of first cable joints
1975 Introduction of Lovinol cast resin sleeves
1988 Introduction 1st^generation LoviSil® liquid silicone cable joints with cast iron shells
2001 Introduction of 2^nd generation LoviSil® cable joints with plastic shells
2004 Start of exports outside Europe
2006 Introduction of LoviSil® Oil Refill Sleeve
2009 Introduction of LoviSil® branch joint/infeed joint
2010 Introduction of LoviSil® Crossbonding joint
2011 100th anniversary – predicate Royal
2023 Introduction of LoviSil® cable joints with shells made of recycled plastic
2024 Introduction LoviX® R connecting joint