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Dirk Schulte becomes new Chief Human Resources Officer at Thyssenkrupp Steel

In an extraordinary meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG appointed Dirk Schulte (59) as the new Chief Human Resources Officer and Labor Director, following a recommendation by IG Metall. Currently serving as a member of the Executive Board and ... By Jörg Dambock

Brand-new assembly centre in the Johannesburg suburb of Midrand

Innomotics’ local presence in the Southern African region

Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, celebrated the launch of its brand-new assembly centre in Midrand (South Africa). The facility provides enhanced production and delivery capabilities that match Innomotics’ premium product ... By Jörg Dambock

New president of Danfoss Power Solutions

Daniel Winter to succeed Eric Alström

Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss, has decided to seek new challenges outside the company. By Jörg Dambock

Debut of “Tube Mexico 2025“ in Monterrey

“wire Mexico 2025” dates announced

The second staging of “wire Mexico” as part of the established Mexican trade fair “Expo Manufactura” will be held from February 11 to 13, 2025, at the Cintermex (Centro Internacional de Negocios in Monterrey). New next year: the debut of “Tube Mexico”. By Jörg Dambock

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The new Wafios Executive Board (l–r): Jörg Eisele, Dr.-Ing. Uwe-Peter Weigmann and Martin Mayer. © Wafios

17/01/2025 – Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining

Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining

A change to the Wafios Executive Board

The start of 2025 is accompanied by a change to the Executive Board. After 51 years at Wafios, Martin Holder is saying goodbye and starting his retirement. By Jörg Dambock

Mukran Port in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in provides an ideal setting for Outokumpu’s brown-field investment project with excellent logistical connections both to Finland and central Europe. © Fährhafen Sassnitz

16/01/2025 – The company has decided to invest 40 million euros

The company has decided to invest 40 million euros

Outokumpu invests in a biocarbon plant in Germany

Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, is constantly looking for ways to further reduce climate impact throughout its value chain. ... By Jörg Dambock

The “11SMn30+BX” represents another step towards a low-carbon steel industry. © Swiss Steel Group

15/01/2025 – Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Swiss Steel Group launches lead-free machinable steel “11SMn30+BX”

Machinable steels, such as the newly launched “11SMn30+BX“, are known for their exceptional suitability for the efficient and precise manufacturing of ... By Jörg Dambock

Eric Bieberich to lead The Wire Association International in 2025. © WAI

14/01/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 2/2025

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

From launching the solution in May 2022 to December 2024, the total emission reduction of “Circle Green” used is 50,400t. © Outokumpu

13/01/2025 – Several companies in Europe and Asia have reduced more than 50,000t of carbon emissions

Several companies in Europe and Asia have reduced more than 50,000t of carbon emissions

Outokumpu to extend the offering of “Circle Green” early 2025

Outokumpu launched its spearhead solution, Outokumpu “Circle Green”, to the market two years ago. Today, more than 30 leading companies from various industry ... By Jörg Dambock

10/01/2025 – Tramev continues to grow and innovate

Tramev continues to grow and innovate

New shear for the removal of welding burrs

Despite a challenging 2024 for the European industry, Tramev continues to grow and innovate. By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-1 — The new “FPO/FTU 120” offers higher winding capacity for EHV power cable manufacturing lines. © Maillefer

07/01/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 1/2025

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 Editorial staff

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Digital Issue 04/2024

As part of the ‘Metalflow Alliance’ of Messe Düsseldorf, the 9th ‘wire India’ is to be held in Mumbai, India from 27 to 29 November. Some 400 exhibitors from 21 countries exhibited at the last ‘wire, Tube and Metec India 2022’, occupying about 20,000m² of exhibition space.
WIRE issue 4/2024 shows some exhibition highlights in advance. Roughly 17,350 visitors attended the trade show during the three exhibition days. As in 2022, the 2024 trade fair will again take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO). The Metal trade fair quartet, comprising ‘wire India’, ‘Tube India’, ‘Metec India’ and ‘India Essen Welding+Cutting’, features 600 exhibitors from 21 countries across more than 38,000m2 of exhibition space.
We wish you an enjoyable read! Your WIRE team