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Additional 8,000sqft of space and nearly £100,000 on new technology

AWI expands into additional units

An ongoing surge in demand for round, flat and profile wire has seen Alloy Wire International (AWI) take on an additional 8,000sqft of space and spend nearly £100,000 on new technology. By Jörg Dambock

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 31/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Services and logistical support

Welding wire service centre

Valk Welding is proud to announce the name of its welding wire department: the “Welding Wire Service Centre”. This name change emphasises the company's commitment to providing high quality welding wire services and logistical support to customers. By Jörg Dambock

Order from Jindal Shadeed Iron+Steel LLC in Oman

Modernization and expansion of eight-strand Concast billet caster

Jindal Shadeed Iron+Steel LLC, a manufacturer of reinforcing steel grades, is strategically upgrading its eight-strand Concast continuous caster at its facility in Sohar Port, Sultanate of Oman, to meet increasing demand from construction industry customers. By Jörg Dambock

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The dry claw vacuum pump “EDC” is equally suitable for integration into new and existing systems. © Edwards Vacuum

12/08/2025 – K trade fair 2025 in Düsseldorf

K trade fair 2025 in Düsseldorf

Vacuum solutions for the plastics industry

Vacuum technology is a key element for quality and efficiency in plastics processing - for example in thermoforming and recycling, the extrusion of films ... By Jörg Dambock

Benvic will be exhibiting its material solutions. © Benvic

11/08/2025 – Benvic at K2025

Benvic at K2025

Redesigning plastics. For good.

Global manufacturing faces an unpredictable and uncertain future: supply chains everywhere face disruption from a multitude of causes and from the growing ... By Jörg Dambock

The "Visco P" inline viscometer is now available with a complete control loop and, in combination with a dosing device, enables the control of an additive based on the viscosity measured in the production process. © Promix Solutions

08/08/2025 – Significant material savings and smart process control

Significant material savings and smart process control

The future of extrusion

At the “K” trade fair in Düsseldorf from October 15 to 19, Promix Solutions will be presenting solutions for mixing, foaming and cooling for the plastics ... By Jörg Dambock

Carmen Ostwald, Secretary General, Less aisbl. © LESS

08/08/2025 – Low Emission Steel Standard (Less)

Low Emission Steel Standard (Less)

Board appoints new Secretary General

The board of Less aisbl is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Carmen Ostwald as its new Secretary General. With extensive experience in the European ... By Jörg Dambock

Masterbatches-Compounds-K-2025-Copyright-Delta-Tecnic.jpg — Delta Tecnic to showcase its most innovative masterbatch and conductive compound solutions at “K 2025”. © Delta Tecnic

07/08/2025 – Small-size pellets and low-carbon-footprint masterbatch

Small-size pellets and low-carbon-footprint masterbatch

Masterbatch and conductive compound solutions at “K” 2025

The 2025 edition of “K”, the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, will take place from October 8 to 15 this year in Düsseldorf, ... By Jörg Dambock

The compact SXF hoists provide efficient and reliable lifting for horizontal and vertical transport across a wide range of industrial applications. © Columbus McKinnon

06/08/2025 – Stahl Crane Systems has launched a versatile series of “SXF” wire rope hoists

Stahl Crane Systems has launched a versatile series of “SXF” wire rope hoists

For universal lifting applications

Compact and robust, the “SXF” hoists offer an efficient and reliable lifting solution with precise control for a wide range of everyday material handling ... By Jörg Dambock

05/08/2025 – Now representing nearly 45% of EU steel production

Now representing nearly 45% of EU steel production

Less welcomes new members

The Low Emission Steel Standard (Less) has significantly broadened its European representation: following Arcelor Mittal Germany, Arcelor Mittal’s entities ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, the “Interwire” trade fair, organized by the Wire Association International (WAI) took place at the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta/USA. In the latest WIRE issue, we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors. Over 350 companies presented their products and services, including many European businesses. Introduced in 1981, “Interwire” is the largest and longest-running wire and cable marketplace in the Americas. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations were on the programme as well as a special conference programme for the “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF). We wish you an enjoyable read of our second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team