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Delta Tecnic takes its Masterbatch to another level

Color homogeneity of cables with half the dosing rate

In the cable industry, the rule usually dictates that the dosage of masterbatch in plastic insulation is kept at around 2%. However, Delta Tecnic has managed to reduce this amount by half without compromising quality, enabling manufacturers to cut costs by up to 30% and ... By Jörg Dambock

Measuring device cooperation between Kocks and LAP

Kocks and LAP expand the “4D Eagle S” portfolio

A year after the successful market launch of the joint measuring systems known as “4D Eagle S”, LAP Measurement Technology GmbH and Kocks Measure+Inspect GmbH+Co. KG are expanding their product portfolio for the steel industry. By Jörg Dambock

Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology

Production of high-purity copper cathodes

Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes. By Jörg Dambock

Wire rod outlet upgrade

Primetals receives FAC from Jiangsu Shagang

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from Jiangsu Shagang for the successful upgrade of the wire rod outlet and the rebuild of the Morgan Reducing/Sizing Mill within line No.3 at the company’s sixth mill in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu ... By Jörg Dambock

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Izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.S (IDC) has ordered a seven-strand continuous caster for its facility in Aliasa, Izmir, Türkiye. The SMS caster is designed to produce billets and small blooms in six distinct section sizes). © SMS Group

18/07/2025

Izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.S. uses Concast continuous casters to increase billet and bloom production capacities

Izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.S (IDC), a manufacturer of reinforcing steel and profiles, has expanded its steelworks with a Concast seven-strand continuous ... By Jörg Dambock

The agreement for the new “MIDREX” HBI plant was signed by Friedemann Plaul, Senior Vice President Iron- and Steelmaking, Andreas Viehboeck, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Business Unit Upstream, both with Primetals Technologies, and YM Tunku Dato Yacoob Khyra, Executive Group Chairman, and Uwe Ahrens, CTO, both with Khyra-Melewar Group. © Primetals

16/07/2025

Maegma Minerals partners with Primetals for “MIDREX” flex plant

Maegma Minerals signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Primetals Technologies to establish a “MIDREX” flex plant with a capacity of 2.0 million ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-28 Copyright TLM.jpg — RP6 – For oiled parts and heavy-headed components at STABO Verbindungstechnick, a PennEngineering Company. © TLM

14/07/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 28/2025

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

This milestone marks the first use of “Twaron” with circular content in a high-performance race tire. © Teijin

11/07/2025

“Twaron” by Teijin Aramid powers new Bridgestone’s solar car tire

“Twaron” with circular content, developed by Teijin Aramid, will help to power one of the world’s most advanced solar cars in one of the toughest proving ... By Jörg Dambock

Thomas Hansmann, CTO of SMS Group, Sami Takaluoma, President and CEO of Metso, and Jochen Burg, CEO of SMS Group. © Metso

10/07/2025 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Metso divests its ferrous business to SMS Group

Metso has signed an agreement to sell its Ferrous business to SMS Group, a global company providing technology and services in plant construction and ... By Jörg Dambock

Unison has launched a new machine. © Unison

08/07/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 27/2025

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

Tata steel visualisation of green steelmaking facility. © Tata Steel

08/07/2025 – Tata Steel orders pickle line scope from Clecim and ABB consortium

Tata Steel orders pickle line scope from Clecim and ABB consortium

New advanced pickle line at Port Talbot Steelworks

ABB has won a Tata Steel order as part of a consortium with steel processing lines and rolling mills supplier Clecim, to provide automation, electrification ... 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