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Rachel Eade MBE, Chair of the UK Metals Council, presenting the results of the 2025 report. © UK Metal Council

 
22.12.25 – Industry focus UK

Industry focus UK

Resilience and renewal: UK metals sector sets its sights on competitiveness

According to the latest “State of the Metals Industry in the UK 2025/26” report from the UK Metals Council, nearly two-thirds of metal companies believe ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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The countries of Southeast Asia create a vast market. Thus, the industry is looking eagerly to the trade fairs “wire/Tube Southeast Asia” in Bangkok from September 17 to 19, 2025. © Messe Düsseldorf

 
10.09.25 – wire/Tube Southeast Asia 2025

wire/Tube Southeast Asia 2025

Vast market possibilities for the wire, cable and tube industries

Southeast Asia has nearly 700 million inhabitants according to Worldometer who live mainly in one of the ten states of the ASEAN organization. Between ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Alleima is a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions for industrial heating © Alleima

 
18.06.25 – Support growing medical market

Support growing medical market

Alleima strengthens its presence in Asia

To meet the growing demand, Alleima, a trusted partner of leading medical device manufacturers, will establish a production footprint for its medical ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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“We now have a very strong client base in Italy and 2024 was our best year yet with €1.4m orders secured across multiple sectors”, said Stefano Cappelletti. © Alloy Wire International

 
21.05.25 – Best-ever year of Italian sales

Best-ever year of Italian sales

AWI claim record export sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian sales. Von  Jörg Dambock
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Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu-Sistemi per Produrre, said: “The year 2025 has opened with an increase in order intake.” © Ucimu

 
09.05.25 – Ucimu: foreign orders -18.2% and domestic orders +71.5%

Ucimu: foreign orders -18.2% and domestic orders +71.5%

In the first quarter of 2025 machine tool orders went up 8.5%

In the first quarter of 2025, the index of machine tool orders, processed by the Studies Dept.+Business Culture Centre of Ucimu-Sistemi per Produrre, ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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21.03.25 – wire and Tube Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul/Türkiye

wire and Tube Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul/Türkiye

Good market opportunities for the wire, cable and tube industries

Türkiye, a country with about 87.5 million inhabitants, has a broad spectrum of industries. Another strength is its transit hub position between Europe, ... Von  Jörg Dambock
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Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu: “In the fourth quarter 2024, the index of machine tool orders showed an 11.4% increase compared to the period October-December 2023.” © Ucimu

 
30.01.25 – Ucimu: domestic orders +33.3%, foreign orders -6.5%

Ucimu: domestic orders +33.3%, foreign orders -6.5%

In the fourth quarter 2024 machine tool orders on the rise

Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu: “This is a positive figure, but there are still great difficulties. As soon as we have the decrees that will make effective ... Von  Jörg Dambock