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Managing corrosion in industrial applications

Corrosion is a persistent challenge in many industries, affecting component longevity and increasing maintenance costs. Traditional solutions such as coatings and inhibitors can degrade over time, requiring ongoing reapplication and oversight. By Jörg Dambock

Connecting wire and cable leaders with the future of technology

“REWIREcable” conference 2025

“REWIREcable” conference 2025 is set to take place on June 3-4, at the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Netherlands, bringing together wire and cable industry leaders, IT decision-makers, and technology innovators for two days of deep insights, ... By Jörg Dambock

A new approach to heat treatment

Compact, flexible, automated

Dreisbach+Jungmann GmbH from Lüdenscheid/Germany has been developing and producing special machines for the spring and metalworking industry for over 30 years. The company is well-known for its innovative heat treatment systems - including conveyor furnaces, which are used ... By Jörg Dambock

Special section “World of Cables” in hall 13

Cables rock „wire 2026“

From 13 to 17 April 2026, “wire” in Düsseldorf/Germany will once again be the international hot spot for industrial news and technological trends in wire and cable technologies. As a global industry hub, it is expanding its offering for the first time to include the special ... By Jörg Dambock

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Dr. Christian Frank, CEO Sikora AG. © Sikora

07/05/2025 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Sikora AG becomes a member of the Swiss MAAG Group

Sikora AG is setting the course for the future. Sikora gains a strong strategic partner for the future and becomes a member of the Swiss MAAG Group. The ... By Jörg Dambock

Reelex announced the delivery of its first “S320e” machine model and “Payoff-Dancer” (POD) system to a global wire and cable manufacturer. © Reelex

07/05/2025 – Advancing Cable Packaging Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability

Advancing Cable Packaging Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability

Reelex delivers first “S320e” and “POD” system

Reelex Packaging Solutions, a innovator in sustainable wire and cable packaging technology, announced the delivery of its first “S320e” machine model and ... By Jörg Dambock

The drawing machines are used to produce high-resistance quality wires for industrial applications. © Schlatter

06/05/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

Teknor Apex has successfully passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) audit. © Teknor Apex

06/05/2025 – For products under the “Sarlink TPV” and “Monprene TPE” brands

For products under the “Sarlink TPV” and “Monprene TPE” brands

Teknor Apex receives ISCC Pplus certification

Teknor Apex has successfully passed the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) audit by the certifying body Dekra Audit (Netherlands) ... By Jörg Dambock

Additionally, Cersa-MCI will be presenting the DLN, an all-in-one solution for the wire and cable industry. © Cersa-MCI

06/05/2025 – Cersa-MCI at Interwire 2025

Cersa-MCI at Interwire 2025

Measurement solutions for the wire and cable industry

Cersa-MCI will be exhibiting at “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta alongside Shanghai Kechen Wire+Cable Machinery, specializes in designing and manufacturing ... By Jörg Dambock

The picture showcases an example of a sensor data cable as used in automotive (upper section), where the bedding is foamed. On the lower part an A-B jacket with a thin skin-layer highlights the potential for jacketing applications in data and power cables. © Promix

05/05/2025 – Extrusion processes by Promix Solutions

Extrusion processes by Promix Solutions

Microcell foaming technology in wire and cable applications

Promix Microcell Technology is applicable to any extrusion process where material cost is sensitive, and performance requirements are non-negotiable. The ... By Jörg Dambock

Windak’s FC Series provides an intelligent, automated, and cost-effective approach to cable coiling. © Windak

05/05/2025 – Windak’s “FC” series of coilers

Windak’s “FC” series of coilers

Automated and reliable coiling solutions

Windak’s FC Series of fully automatic coiling machines sets a new standard in cable packaging, offering unmatched automation, precision, and reliability. By Jörg Dambock

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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