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Indian Metal trade fair quartet in Mumbai

Highly anticipated

From 27 to 29 November 2024 the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai will become the regional hotspot for the global players in the metal industry. The exhibition halls are fully booked. Over 600 international exhibitors from 21 countries will display the technological innovations ... By Jörg Dambock

Werma expands signal tower range with new “RST” product line

Modern design meets optimum functionality

The new “RST” LED signal tower range from Werma impresses with its modern, sleek appearance, outstanding performance and versatile application options. By Jörg Dambock

Strong, precise, and indestructible: CSS Belts

Conveyor technology for extreme conditions

Whether it’s heavy loads, extreme heat, freezing cold, or corrosive acids – “CSS Belts” conveyor belts hold up. The meshes, fabrics, and spiral conveyor belts excel wherever the toughest demands are placed. By Jörg Dambock

Nexans and Niehoff partner to develop, install and operate

First next-generation rod breakdown line

Niehoff, one of the world’s leading supplier of wire processing equipment, partners with Nexans, a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services, to develop and install the first next-generation of rod breakdown lines in operation in the Group’s factory ... By Jörg Dambock

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23/02/2021 – Wooden reels

Wooden reels

Madem Reels has achieved new sales record in 2020

With manufacturing facilities in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, USA , Spain and Bahrain, the group has sold over 6,000 containers/trucks of wooden reels in ... By Jörg Dambock

The Jet Rapid Wire PI in use at cable manufacturer Huber+Suhner from Pfäffikon in Switzerland. © Paul Leibinger/Jörg Ladwig

22/02/2021 – Marking systems

Marking systems

Printing on cables at over 60km/h

Companies in the wire and cable industry are geared to quality and maximum output. The speed of the extrusion line is what determines production efficiency. ... By Editorial staff

“The major skill required by our planning is to come to terms with the existing restrictions. Our approach is therefore to make maximum use of the existing buildings in order to modernise and expand our production in this way.” Ilija Lucic, project assistant of the technology management at Zeller+Gmelin. © Zeller+Gmelin

21/02/2021 – Automation /materials management

Automation /materials management

Traditional company prepares for the future

How Zeller+Gmelin achieves a sustainable increase in productivity through comprehensive automation measures in the field of materials management. By Jörg Dambock

The company factory covers an area of 50,000m2, out of a total area of 110,000m2. © sirme

21/02/2021 – Company portrait

Company portrait

Investing in upgrading the whole production

Sirme si Cabluri SA is a renowned European cable manufacturer for wire and cable, as well as for low carbon steel products. The company’s machine factory ... By Jörg Dambock

At present, the maturity of the process flows constantly decreases from P1 to P3 when it comes to tracing wiring harnesses. © DIIT

20/02/2021

How manufacturers of wiring harnesses can ensure traceability

With the rise of autonomous driving and electrification, manufacturers of wiring harnesses will soon be confronted with completely new quality requirements. ... By Editorial staff

Since expensive parts such as the machine frame and welding components are re-used, an overhauled machine is roughly one-third cheaper than a new machine. © Schwarze-Robitec

19/02/2021

An alternative to buying a new machine

In some instances, a general overhaul can be an alternative to buying a new machine. In which cases does this make sense and in which not? The tube bending ... By Jörg Dambock

Zhou Chizhong (left), General Manager of Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute and Marius Berlemann , General Manager of Messe Dusseldorf (Shanghai) © Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai)

15/02/2021 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 06/2021 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. By Daniel Keienburg

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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