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Tata Steel and SMS group to implement the Paul Wurth “EASyMelt”

World’s first-of-its-kind blast furnace decarbonization technology

Upon completion, Tata Steel’s blast furnace E in Jamshedpur will be the first plant worldwide to be converted to “EASyMelt”. By Jörg Dambock

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Top 5 of the Week – 17/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Daniel Keienburg

Primetals Technologies partners with Polytec for “TrimRob”

A robotic coil trimming and sampling solution

“TrimRob” marks the first strategic robotics collaboration between Primetals Technologies and Polytec.“TrimRob” automates coil trimming and sampling for wire rod mill production lines. By Jörg Dambock

Metal recycling solutions

Green steel: why scrap metal is key to cutting CO2

Steel is the backbone of modern infrastructure, but its production is one of the most carbon-intensive industrial processes. As industries seek to cut emissions in line with global climate commitments, the push for “green steel” has intensified. As Carl-Gustaf Göransson, ... By Jörg Dambock

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Spannzeuge-Drahtpruefung-Copyright-Hegewald-Peschke.jpeg — Wedge type grips with extended jaws, hydraulic grips and pneumatic or mechanical rope grips are suitable for tensile tests on wires. © Hegewald+Peschke

01/05/2026 – 4 challenges and tried-and-tested solutions

4 challenges and tried-and-tested solutions

Reliable wire testing with universal testing machines

Tensile tests on wires are essential, but often challenging in practice. The following article highlights four typical problem areas, from clamping to ... By Jörg Dambock

Primetals-Technologies-and-NLMK-teams-standing-alongside-the-Gold-Reliability-Achievement-Award---Copyright-Primetals.jpg — Pictured are the Primetals Technologies and NLMK teams standing alongside the Gold Reliability Achievement Award. © Primetals

30/04/2026 – EAF Upgrade with Primetals Technologies

EAF Upgrade with Primetals Technologies

NLMK Indiana receives “Gold Reliability Achievement”-Award

The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) recognizes NLMK Indiana with the Gold Reliability Achievement Award for its innovative EAF upgrade ... By Jörg Dambock

Borouge International announced the appointment of Patrick Jany as CFO, effective May 1, 2026. © Borouge International

29/04/2026 – Management change

Management change

Borouge International appoints Patrick Jany as CFO

Borouge Group International AG (“Borouge International”) today announced the appointment of Patrick Jany as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May ... By Jörg Dambock

“Union Gladiator” synthetic pendants engineered to reduce these forces in draglines and electric rope shovels. © Wireco

24/04/2026

Synthetic pendants cut mining equipment stress and extend asset life

Wireco, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, has identified vibration and shock transfer as a key contributor to structural fatigue ... By Jörg Dambock

The “BCA 33 HD” boosts traction force up to 60kN, while the “BCA 42 HD” reaches up to 80kN of traction force. © Maillefer

23/04/2026 – Cable production

Cable production

Powering the future of cable manufacturing

As cable sizes and weights continue to grow, the demand for stronger, more efficient pulling solutions is on the rise. Maillefer is meeting this challenge ... By Jörg Dambock

wire-Tube-2026-Eingang-Nord-Copyright-Messe-Duesseldorf-C-Tillmann.jpg — From 3 to 7 April 2028, “wire” and “Tube” are ready to continue their story in Düsseldorf. © Messe Düsseldorf/C.Tillmann

21/04/2026 – An industry ready for the future: “wire/Tube 2026”

An industry ready for the future: “wire/Tube 2026”

Compelling solutions for new global applications

Massive geopolitical challenges, disrupted supply chains, high tariffs and scarce raw materials. Yet the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds were buzzing with activity. By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-16 Copyright Meisenbach — The “wire 2026” was a success. DRAHT and WIRE exhibited in Hall 9, Booth C13, and welcomed numerous visitors. © Meisenbach GmbH

20/04/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 16/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Daniel Keienburg

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Digital Issue 02/2026

In this main-trade fair issue, WIRE reports on the exhibits that visitors can expect in Düsseldorf. From 13 to 17 April, the industry will be presenting at “wire 2026” new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance. Trade fairs not only provide insight into new machines, technologies, materials and services, but also offer the opportunity to assess one’s own market position and identify potential new markets – in other words, orientation. This is particularly important now that many things that were once considered certain no longer are. The organiser, Messe Düsseldorf, expects more than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries to present their innovations on approximately 120,000m² of exhibition space, covering the entire industrial value chain.
With the new ‘World of Cables’, ‘wire 2026’ is adding an extra highlight: for the first time, the end product cable will take the centre stage in the special area in hall 13. Another highlight: the new ‘wire & Cable Forum’ will also be presented for the first time in hall 13.
WIRE magazine itself will be present at ‘wire 2026’ at the Netzwerkdraht joint stand in hall 9 booth C 13.