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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

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 3/2025

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

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 components. These steels are easy to machine – such as cutting and milling– without causing excessive wear on tools. By Jörg Dambock

Brand-new assembly centre in the Johannesburg suburb of Midrand

Innomotics’ local presence in the Southern African region

Innomotics, 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 and service offerings. By Jörg Dambock

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Decision-makers from around the world will meet at “Cintermex” Centro Internacional de Negocios in Monterrey from 11 to 13 February 2025. © Nuevo

21/01/2025 – “wire/Tube Mexico 2025”: fully booked exhibition halls in Monterrey

“wire/Tube Mexico 2025”: fully booked exhibition halls in Monterrey

Strong together in the Mexican market

Decision-makers from around the world will meet at “Cintermex” Centro Internacional de Negocios in Monterrey from 11 to 13 February 2025 to experience ... 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, global producer of sustainable stainless steel, is constantly looking for ways to further reduce climate impact throughout its value chain. ... 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

Dirk Schulte, the new Chief Human Resources Officer and Labor Director of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG. © Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe

14/01/2025 – Management change

Management change

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 ... By Jörg Dambock

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

Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. © Danfoss Power Solutions

08/01/2025 – New president of Danfoss Power Solutions

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 ... By Jörg Dambock

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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.
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