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Successful participation at “wire 2024”

Windak celebrates 30th anniversary

The exhibition was a great success, with Windak’s booth attracting significant attention, particularly for the “FS200-SA” spooling machine and the new transformable “AutoReeler AR18/24”. By Jörg Dambock

PWM celebrated its 40th anniversary at the show

Innovative cold welder makes its debut at “wire 2024”

Cold welding specialists PWM introduced a new machine designed specifically for trapezoidal profile at “wire 2024”. The company, which celebrated its 40th anniversary at the show, presented a comprehensive range of products, including the “P1500” rod welder and “ST40” strip ... By Jörg Dambock

ITM Industry Europe fair, June 4-7, 2024

Expansion of innovation leaders

The next edition of “ITM Industry Europe” will feature global brands with offers that set the highest standards in this industry. Some companies already have clearly defined plans for their activities at the June fair in Poznan. By Jörg Dambock

Business

Arcole invests in Setic Pourtier

Arcole, a French private equity fund, in partnership with longstanding shareholder and CEO Thierry Collard, is excited to announce a new phase of growth of Setic, a global leader in designing and manufacturing machinery for the wire and cable industry based in Roanne and ... By Jörg Dambock

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Setic large double twist stranding machine type “TC2000-4M”. © Setic

05/01/2024 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Rotating machines for non-ferrous cable

Since now 30 years, Setic and Pourtier and their US branch Gauder Group Inc have been building knowledge, experience and ability to serve the wire and ... By Jörg Dambock

Delta Tecnic confirms its attendance to this first edition where it will present its latest innovations in masterbatch. © Delta Tecnic

05/01/2024 – Delta Tecnic will be at “wire Mexico 2024”

Delta Tecnic will be at “wire Mexico 2024”

Keys to masterbatch in cable manufacturing

Delta Tecnic's stand will be located at number 347, an exceptional opportunity to explore the latest innovations in masterbatch. By Jörg Dambock

05/01/2024 – “Plasticolor” products in the field of cable manufacturing

“Plasticolor” products in the field of cable manufacturing

Dosing units, volumetric and gravimetric mixing stations

Woywod will be represented by its experts at “wire Mexico 2024”. They will be happy to advise customers specifically and individually on the use of “Plasticolor” ... By Jörg Dambock

Condat offers eco-designed lubricants rated through its self-scoring “Lubriscore”. © Condat

05/01/2024 – 170 years of pioneering expertise in lubrication technology

170 years of pioneering expertise in lubrication technology

Lubricants for the wire drawing industry

Condat’s lubricants range is recognised as a world reference in the wire drawing industry and offers the widest choice of soaps, surface treatment products, ... By Jörg Dambock

SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 4 – 6 March 2024. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

04/01/2024 – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou: more than 80% exhibition space already booked

Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou: more than 80% exhibition space already booked

Overwhelming response for SPS Guangzhou 2024

As a part of the industry’s ongoing sustainability efforts, China’s manufacturing sector is increasingly turning toward advanced digital, networking, ... By Jörg Dambock

WAI announces the appointment of Daniel Blais as the 71st president of the association. © WAI

04/01/2024 – Associations

Associations

Daniel Blais to lead WAI in 2024

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announces the appointment of Daniel Blais as the 71st president of the association for a one-year term ... By Jörg Dambock

03/01/2024 – First direct reduction plant flexibly operated with hydrogen and natural gas

First direct reduction plant flexibly operated with hydrogen and natural gas

Converting a steel mill to climate-neutral steel production

Steel production causes significant emissions of carbon dioxide. To decarbonize steel production and its high carbon dioxide emissions, Fraunhofer researchers, ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2024

WIRE 2/2024 - the main-fair issue “wire 2024”
From 15 to 19 April the industry will be presenting new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance.
According to Messe Düsseldorf, the organisers, 1,464 exhibitors from 62 countries have registered for “wire 2024”. Over 67,400 square metres net have been sold in exhibition halls 9 to 17. Together with the “Tube” fair taking place in parallel, around 2,600 exhibitors will be displaying industry news and trends in an area of over 119,000 square metres. On the subject of the fastener area, the current edition of WIRE includes a special section in English of our German-language magazine “Umformtechnik Massiv+Leichtbau”, under the title “Forming Technology solid forming+lightweight construction”. WIRE magazine will be on show at “wire” with its own stand in hall 9, booth C 03. Come and see us at the end of your day at the fair – we look forward to an exchange of views with exhibitors and trade visitors. Your WIRE team