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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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05/02/2026 – Paul Wurth cast iron staves supplied by SMS Group

Paul Wurth cast iron staves supplied by SMS Group

Dillinger improves blast furnace cooling

Dillinger has placed an order with SMS Group for new Paul Wurth cast iron staves and a number of copper staves for blast furnace 5, which has an annual ... By Jörg Dambock

Primetals Technologies provides a comprehensive production line consisting of modern slab casting technology, automation, and digitalization solutions to Masteel in China. © Primetals

04/02/2026 – New 2-Strand Caster from Primetals Technologies

New 2-Strand Caster from Primetals Technologies

Maanshan Iron and Steel expands plant

Chinese steel producer Maanshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd (Masteel) has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract for the engineering, supply, and startup ... By Jörg Dambock

Primetals Technologies receives the ‘Best of Industry’ award for their ‘Central Operation Cockpit’ (COC). © Primetals

04/02/2026 – Highly innovative system enables single-operator control of multiple plant sections

Highly innovative system enables single-operator control of multiple plant sections

Primetals receives ‘Best of Industry’ award for its Central Operation Cockpit solution

On January 22, 2026, Primetals Technologies was honored with the ‘Best of Industry’ award, presented by leading German industry media at an event in Würzburg, ... By Jörg Dambock

03/02/2026 – SMS completes partial hearth repair in record time at Trinecké Železárny

SMS completes partial hearth repair in record time at Trinecké Železárny

Targeted partial hearth repair completed in just 42 days

SMS Group has successfully executed a partial hearth repair of blast furnace BF4 at Trinecké Železárny a.s. in the Czech Republic. The furnace, which ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-5 Copyright Mesago — SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou draws on the series’ international network to connect global suppliers with local demand. © Mesago

02/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 5/2026

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

Installed as a finishing unit after a reversing mill and 12 H/V stands, the Kocks Block is at the heart of the new 500,000t/a combined mill. © Kocks

30/01/2026 – RSB in regular production at Tata Steel in Jamshedpur

RSB in regular production at Tata Steel in Jamshedpur

Successful integration in India

Tata Steel, one of India's leading manufacturers of high-alloy, value-added steel, has successfully integrated Kocks' Reducing+Sizing Block “RSB 370++/4(5)” ... By Jörg Dambock

H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE Minister for Industry and Advanced Technology, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO and Managing Director of AD Ports Group launched Metal Park. © Metal Park

29/01/2026 – Khalifa Economic Zones - Abu Dhabi/UAE – Kezad Group

Khalifa Economic Zones - Abu Dhabi/UAE – Kezad Group

Metal Park: “pay-as-you-grow” metals ecosystem in Kezad

New integrated industrial operating model enables scalable growth for downstream metals manufacturers without heavy upfront capital investment 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.