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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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Impression of a comparable “Contirod CR 3700” line with a capacity of 60t/h. © SMS Group

30/06/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 26/2025

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

The Unison “CT-38” tube and pipe end coning and thread-rolling machine. © Unison

30/06/2025 – Unison has launched a new machine

Unison has launched a new machine

Ultra-precise tube and pipe end coning and thread-rolling

Unison Ltd, manufacturer of tube bending technologies and the inventor of all-electric tube manipulation, has launched a new, ultra-precise tube and pipe ... By Jörg Dambock

Battery powered “Yale Battery Star” chain hoist for loads up to one metric ton. © Columbus McKinnon

27/06/2025 – First battery powered chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon

First battery powered chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon

Moving loads up to one metric ton

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) is a manufacturer of material handling solutions. In a further expansion of its lifting equipment portfolio, it has ... By Jörg Dambock

26/06/2025 – “ DuraWrap” and “DuraFlag”

“ DuraWrap” and “DuraFlag”

Label products for wire and cable marking

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

Videx-M-27-Flexible-line--Cut--Chamfer--Thread--Bend-Copyright-Videx.jpg — Videx “M-27 flexible line”: cut, chamfer, thread, bend. © Videx

25/06/2025 – Shear, chamfer, extrude, thread and optional bend from coils or bars

Shear, chamfer, extrude, thread and optional bend from coils or bars

Flexible automation: optimising production efficiency

In today’s manufacturing landscape, flexibility and efficiency are essential. Videx Flexible-Automation connects machines from Videx and other leading ... By Jörg Dambock

The “Profelis” is also designed to work in-line with existing manufacturing lines. © Vapormatt

24/06/2025 – Vapormatt “Profelis” automatic wet blasting machine

Vapormatt “Profelis” automatic wet blasting machine

Designed for rapid wire and cable finishing

Vapormatt’s “Profelis” automatic wet blasting machine is purpose built for finishing wire and cable products. By Jörg Dambock

Windak Group proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation — the Auto Loader “AL60” automatic reel handling system.

23/06/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 25/2025

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

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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.