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A major milestone towards the vessel delivery

Monna Lisa vessel reaches the launching

Mid May Prysmian celebrates a major milestone to enhance its global market-leading Transmission business with the completion of capacity expansion of its plant in Pikkala, Finland, together with the christening of its state-of-the-art cable laying vessel, the Prysmian “Monna ... By Jörg Dambock

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services

Top Logistics Company in North America for 2025

Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, part of the supply chain solutions unit of Thyssenkrupp Materials Services has been recognised as a Top 3PL (Third Party Logistics) provider for 2025 by both Armstrong & Associates, a renowned logistics market research institute, and ... By Jörg Dambock

Niehoff technology: Flat wire drawing and annealing

Producing flat copper wire for cable shieldings

The copper shielding around the insulation layer is an important component of HV and EHV cables. It acts as a protection shield against electromagnetic radiation and is usually made of round wires. Flat wires, however, would be much more advantageous for several reasons. By Jörg Dambock

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 23/2025

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

Current contents

Layout of the new line configuration for FO cable. © Maillefer

13/06/2025 – “OEL 42” – FO line for drop cable

“OEL 42” – FO line for drop cable

New in fiber optics

This line configuration expands the fiber optic portfolio for indoor cable applications. It has well-proven technology and innovative features. By Jörg Dambock

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

02/06/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 22/2025

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

BSC achieves substantial improvements after an EAF upgrade by Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

26/05/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 21/2025

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

Jake Brown is the new Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. © Hypertherm

23/05/2025 – Management change

Management change

Jake Brown named Hypertherm Associates’ EVP, Global Sales and Marketing

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, announced that Jake Brown, previously Vice President for the ... By Jörg Dambock

“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

21/05/2025 – 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. By Jörg Dambock

“VA-P-630” full automatic from Kurre Systems. © Kurre Systems

20/05/2025 – Innovative technology for higher efficiency

Innovative technology for higher efficiency

New standards in winding technology

Kurre Spezialmaschinenbau GmbH, the parent company of Siebe Engineering, has launched a new, state-of-the-art series machine, the “VA-P-630”, which sets ... By Jörg Dambock

Representatives from Hoa Phat and Primetals Technologies at the contract signing ceremony. © Primetals

19/05/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 20/2025

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

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors for readers and visitors in the run-up of the fair.
Over 350 companies will be presenting 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. Hosted biennially, the “Interwire 2025” will be staged in Hall A of the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA/USA. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations are on the programme. WAI announces a special conference programme for the “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF), May 12-15, at the GWCC. The GCCF is WAI’s fourth forum for copper and aluminum continuous casting, in conjunction with “Interwire”.
We wish you an enjoyable read of this second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team