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Welding wire service centre

Valk Welding is proud to announce the name of its welding wire department: the “Welding Wire Service Centre”. This name change emphasises the company's commitment to providing high quality welding wire services and logistical support to customers. By Jörg Dambock

Order from Jindal Shadeed Iron+Steel LLC in Oman

Modernization and expansion of eight-strand Concast billet caster

Jindal Shadeed Iron+Steel LLC, a manufacturer of reinforcing steel grades, is strategically upgrading its eight-strand Concast continuous caster at its facility in Sohar Port, Sultanate of Oman, to meet increasing demand from construction industry customers. By Jörg Dambock

Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology

Production of high-purity copper cathodes

Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes. By Jörg Dambock

Delta Tecnic takes its Masterbatch to another level

Color homogeneity of cables with half the dosing rate

In the cable industry, the rule usually dictates that the dosage of masterbatch in plastic insulation is kept at around 2%. However, Delta Tecnic has managed to reduce this amount by half without compromising quality, enabling manufacturers to cut costs by up to 30% and ... By Jörg Dambock

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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

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

23/06/2025 – With a new, state-of-the-art SMS “Contirod” line in North America

With a new, state-of-the-art SMS “Contirod” line in North America

Conticon boosts copper rod production

Conticon, a joint venture between Grupo Condumex and Xignux, a manufacturer of electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper rod, has commissioned SMS group to ... By Jörg Dambock

First Bar rolled on RSB 370++/4 at Xinji Aosen’s new SBQ rolling mill. © Kocks

20/06/2025 – Kocks “RSB” for top precision in “SBQ” production

Kocks “RSB” for top precision in “SBQ” production

Successful first bar rolled at Xinji Aosen’s new “SBQ” rolling mill

The Chinese steel producer Xinji Aosen Steel Group Co. Ltd. has successfully rolled the first bar on its newly commissioned Kocks Reducing and Sizing ... By Jörg Dambock

19/06/2025 – Inspection and measuring systems

Inspection and measuring systems

Reliable quality control along the entire CV line

HV and EHV cables place the highest demands on their function and their production. As submarine and underground cables, they ensure that electricity ... By Jörg Dambock

Alleima is a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions for industrial heating © Alleima

18/06/2025 – Support growing medical market

Support growing medical market

Alleima strengthens its presence in Asia

To meet the growing demand, Alleima, a trusted partner of leading medical device manufacturers, will establish a production footprint for its medical ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, the “Interwire” trade fair, organized by the Wire Association International (WAI) took place at the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta/USA. In the latest WIRE issue, we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors. Over 350 companies presented their products and services, including many European businesses. Introduced in 1981, “Interwire” is the largest and longest-running wire and cable marketplace in the Americas. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations were on the programme as well as a special conference programme for the “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF). We wish you an enjoyable read of our second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team