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WIRE 1/2026 February available now

Pre-trade fair issue for “wire 2026“

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 8/2026

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

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, Germany. Winners in each category were chosen entirely by the market, with more than 25,000 votes cast. Primetals ... By Jörg Dambock

75 years of WIRE (1951 – 2026)

Celebrate with us!

This year, the English-language trade magazine WIRE can look back on 75 years of history. The first issue of WIRE was published in 1951 by Prost+Meiner publishing house in Coburg. This marked the beginning of a tradition that continues to this day at Meisenbach publishing ... By Jörg Dambock

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Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-3 Copyright Messe Düsseldorf — Already in 2024, wire successfully expanded its portfolio and added the end products of fastening elements and springs. © Messe Düsseldorf

19/01/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 3/2026

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

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-2 Copyright Kocks — Official signing ceremony between Cemtas and Kocks. © Kocks

12/01/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 2/2026

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

12/01/2026 – Advertorial

Advertorial

Springs and fastening machines & elements exclusive in hall 16

Already in 2024, wire successfully expanded its portfolio and added the end products of fastening elements and springs and introduced a dedicated hall ... Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

WAI announces the appointment of David M. Fisher as the 73rd president of the association. © WAI

09/01/2026 – The Wire Association International, Inc.

The Wire Association International, Inc.

David Fisher to lead WAI in 2026

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announces the appointment of David M. Fisher as the 73rd president of the association for a one-year term ... By Jörg Dambock

The 55mm diameter light has a higher dome, offering significantly better visibility – even from a greater distance or at unfavourable viewing angles. © Werma

08/01/2026 – Higher dome, greater visibility, and maximum flexibility

Higher dome, greater visibility, and maximum flexibility

Werma expands its MC55 series with the "MC55 High"

With the new "MC55 High," Werma Signaltechnik continues the success story of the compact “MC55” signal light series. The 55mm diameter light has a higher ... By Jörg Dambock

07/01/2026 – Management change

Management change

Tomas Larsson has joined Elcowire Group as CFO

Elcowire Group is pleased to announce that Tomas Larsson has joined Elcowire Group as CFO. Tomas brings extensive experience in financial strategy, operational ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-1 Copyright Elcowire — Stephan Witte, Head of Business Unit Rail (left) and Jan Siebert, who is moving into an advisory role. © Elcowire Group

05/01/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 1/2026

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