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Stefano-Cappelletti-Copyright-Alloy-Wire-International.jpg — “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

The automotive sector utilizes Duplex 2205 in suspension systems, braking components, and other high-stress parts. © Suzuki Garpyhttan

14.05.25 – Leverage “Duplex 2205”

Leverage “Duplex 2205”

Managing corrosion in industrial applications

Corrosion is a persistent challenge in many industries, affecting component longevity and increasing maintenance costs. Traditional solutions such as coatings ... Von Jörg Dambock

Flexibility is achieved through the use of modern machinery. © Webster+Horsfall

01.05.25 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Fast delivery for small quantities

Webster and Horsfall Ltd, established in 1720, is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist wire. The company combines centuries of experience ... Von Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk's team at “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta, GA/USA. © Lämnea Bruk

22.04.25 – Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Wire drawing lines and fully automatic solutions for ferrous wire

Lämneå Bruk is excited to return to “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta this May, continuing their long-standing commitment to the North American wire industry. Von Jörg Dambock

The rewinding machine type “SMB 4”. © Niehoff

18.04.25 – Multiwire drawing and braiding bobbin rewinding

Multiwire drawing and braiding bobbin rewinding

Perfect solutions

Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and its subsidiary Niehoff Endex North America Inc. (NENA) display at the “Interwire 2025” a rewinding line type “ARP 630” pay-off ... Von Jörg Dambock

Display screen of “Minimac” with defect shown. © Magnetic Analysis

08.04.25 – Magnetic Analysis: reliable nondestructive testing

Magnetic Analysis: reliable nondestructive testing

Detecting welds in the wire industry

Quality control is the backbone of the wire industry, where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Defects like butt welds in insulated conductor ... Von Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk pushes against gender stereotypes by creating an equal work environment. © Lämnea Bruk

04.04.25 – Breaking the glass ceiling

Breaking the glass ceiling

Women in the wire industry

Traditionally, the wire drawing industry has been a “men’s world,” rooted in engineering-heavy manufacturing and a culture defined by masculine dominance. ... Ann Kathrin Hassenburs

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