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Key technologies wire, cable and tube and pipe remain system-critical

Record trade fairs face economic challenges

What a great trade fair season! With 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries on 67,400 square metres the biggest wire in its almost 40-year Düsseldorf success story; and Tube with around 52,200 square metres and 1,200 exhibitors from 54 countries that now increasingly looks to ... By Jörg Dambock

Wire ropes

800t-swager for swaged wire rope end connections

Wire rope confectioners rely since 75 years on “Talurit” swagers when it comes to swaged wire rope end connections. “Talurit” swagers are continuously enhanced and an extensive assortment of accessories gives many possibilities to customise them. By Jörg Dambock

Wire | Springs | Cable

Impressions from the “wire 2024”

For a week, the team from Meisenbach Verlag Bamberg’s metal technology trade journals spent time at “wire 2024” in Düsseldorf/Germany finding out about innovations in wire production and wire processing, spring and cable production. A big thank you to all the exhibitors ... By Jörg Dambock

Advantage in >800V EV

Polyimide coated magnet wires

Electrical breakdown of high-temperature insulation materials can be prevented by using thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI). This polymer can be extrusion-coated as other polymers, but “Aurum” reduces electrical and magnetic losses. By Jörg Dambock

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Brian Kady, Vice President of Global Sales. © Identco

11/12/2023

Identco hires Brian Kady as Vice President of Global Sales

Identco, manufacturer of high-performance labeling solutions for the power equipment, electronics, transportation, and general industrial sector – has ... By Jörg Dambock

Medium voltage power converters for Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) or Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) technologies. © Tenova

08/12/2023 – Cooperation Agreement between Tenova and GE Vernova

Cooperation Agreement between Tenova and GE Vernova

Tailored medium voltage power feeding solutions for large EAFs

Steelmakers are increasingly looking for technological solutions to transform their existing Ironmaking lines and reduce their carbon footprint. By Jörg Dambock

The opening of the new production unit in Monterey, Mexico, marks a pivotal moment for Cabopol. © Cabopol

07/12/2023 – Cabopol – polymer compounds

Cabopol – polymer compounds

New production unit in Monterrey, Mexico

Cabopol - Polymer Compounds, a European company in the production of thermoplastic and crosslinked compounds, is expanding its global presence with the ... By Jörg Dambock

The winning team from Primetals Technologies, celebrating on stage during the ceremony for the “National Prize for Innovation” in Vienna. © Primetals

07/12/2023 – Austrian governments’ highest award for contributions to sustainable economic development

Austrian governments’ highest award for contributions to sustainable economic development

Primetals Technologies receives innovation award for “Hyfor”

Primetals Technologies has recently received the “National Prize for Innovation” from the Austrian government. The prestigious award was presented at ... By Jörg Dambock

Overview of various delivery options für Künne rope wires. © Künne

06/12/2023 – Wire manufacturer / Company profile

Wire manufacturer / Company profile

Rope wires from the cradle of German wire drawing

H. Künne GmbH+Co.KG from Hemer in the Sauerland region of Germany has been producing rope wires for five generations. Here, 300 years of experience come ... By Jörg Dambock

Salvador Torras and Martí Baqués continue as President and Vice President respectively. © Delta Tecnic

06/12/2023 – Delta Tecnic’s historical partners regain full ownership

Delta Tecnic’s historical partners regain full ownership

Andreu Carol has been appointed new CEO

A significant milestone in the history of Delta Tecnic. The company specialized in the manufacture of masterbatch for the PVC and cable industry has concluded ... By Jörg Dambock

Big opening ceremony with city officials, employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders. © Madem

05/12/2023 – Grand opening

Grand opening

Madem-Moorecraft with new facility in Denton

At an opening ceremony, held at its new facility in Denton, Texas/USA, Madem-Moorecraft, along with its employees, welcomed everyone to celebrate their ... 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