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Top 5 of the Week – 10/2026

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

High performance electrical conductivity solution

Silver plated copper wire

Silver is the metal with the highest thermal and electrical conductivity. Therefore it is widely preferred as an ideal coating material for applications requiring high temperature and abrasion resistance, operating under harsh environmental conditions and used in critical ... By Jörg Dambock

Joining / welding

Pressure Welding Machines unveils new brand Identity at “wire 2026”

Pressure Welding Machines (PWM), a globally recognised specialist in cold pressure wire welding, will unveil a refreshed brand identity at WIRE Düsseldorf in April. The rebrand marks a significant milestone for the company, which is celebrating 42 years of engineering excellence ... By Jörg Dambock

The global meeting place for the international wire and cable industries

Once again in Düsseldorf

On 13 April 2026, the world's leading trade fairs for the international wire, cable, tube and pipe industries, wire and Tube, will open their doors in Düsseldorf. Until 17 April, Düsseldorf Fairgrounds will become the world's leading hotspot for these industries. By Jörg Dambock

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The Strecker cold welding machines from the series “KS”, “KSC” and “KSCZ” produce joints with high strength at high pressure, without electrical heating and without additives (fig. KSC 500). © August Strecker

05/09/2025 – wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth H 19

wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth H 19

Buttwelding equipment for the wire and cable industry

August Strecker GmbH+Co. KG presents at “wire Southeast Asia 2025” proven machines and new developments. By Jörg Dambock

Wire grinding is an integral part of the wire industry's process chain. © EJP Wire Technology

04/09/2025 – wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth J 08

wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth J 08

Wire grinding – proven technology, new possibilities

Wire grinding is an integral part of the wire industry's process chain. Whether for removing scale or oxide layers, reducing surface defects or preparing ... By Jörg Dambock

Madem Reels group with headquarters in Brazil is one of the leading nailed wooden reels producer in the world. © Madem

04/09/2025 – wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth F 37

wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth F 37

Nailed wooden reels

Madem Reels group with headquarters in Brazil is one of the leading nailed wooden reels producer in the world. By Jörg Dambock

The high-speed “BM” series for powerful production of highly complex components (fig. BM 43). © Wafios

04/09/2025 – Machines for wire processing as well as for cold forming

Machines for wire processing as well as for cold forming

Wafios at “wire Middle East Africa” in Cairo

Top quality, innovative developments, and over 130 years of experience in wire processing await visitors at Wafios. The company designs, engineers, and ... By Jörg Dambock

03/09/2025 – wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth Z 51

wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth Z 51

Innovative soluble solutions

Customers know Condat as worldwide leader in dry drawing soaps, but do you know about its wide range of solubles oils? By Jörg Dambock

Madem received the “Sustainability” award of Prysmian. Roger Santasusana, General Manager for EuroMadem Spain, accepted the award on behalf of the entire Madem Reels Group. © Madem

02/09/2025 – Prysmian and Nexans Green Awards

Prysmian and Nexans Green Awards

Madem receives “Sustainability” and “CSR & Environment E3” awards

The Madem Reels group lately received two awards, recognising their global efforts to improve the environment. Today the company works CO2 neutral. By Jörg Dambock

Ueli Thuerig, President Maag Group. © Maag Group

02/09/2025 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Maag Group successfully completes the acquisition of Sikora

Maag Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Sikora AG acquisition. The aim of the partnership is to leverage joint synergies in ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2026

WIRE 1/2026 is published – in this pre-trade fair issue, WIRE begins with a report on the exhibits that trade 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. Further articles of this issue reports about drawing, straightening, cutting, and testing of wire as well as on heat and surface treatment, furthermore from joining and stranding to the finished wire product.