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Sales of the “EP500”’ more than doubled in 2021

Cold welders for Encore Wire

British company PWM Ltd is to supply Encore Wire of McKinney, Texas, US, with another three “EP500” cold pressure welding machines. By Jörg Dambock

Expansion in North America located in Denton, Texas

Madem-Moorecraft announces a second plant

Madem Reels Group is proud to announce their new expansion in North America. The shareholders of Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA, Inc have agreed to open a ... By Jörg Dambock

Latest developments in industrial technology

“MSV” 2022 in Brno from 4 to 7 October

The 63rd season of the MSV International Engineering Fair, which will take place in Brno from 4 to 7 October 2022, will offer companies the opportunity ... By Jörg Dambock

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 32/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. By Daniel Keienburg

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The brothers Andreas Lapp (66), Chairman of the Executive Board, and Siegbert E. Lapp (70), Chairman of the Supervisory Board, will retire from the operational business of the Lapp Group on September 30, 2022. © Lapp

22/07/2022 – Matthias Lapp becomes Chairman of the Executive Board

Matthias Lapp becomes Chairman of the Executive Board

Generation transition at Lapp

The Stuttgart-based family company Lapp will be managed by the third generation from October 1, 2022. Matthias Lapp (39), grandson of company founder ... By Jörg Dambock

21/07/2022 – Outokumpu divests the majority of its Long Products business

Outokumpu divests the majority of its Long Products business

Agreement with Marcegaglia Steel Group

Outokumpu has signed an agreement to divest the majority of their Long Products business operations to Marcegaglia Steel Group, a leading industrial group ... By Jörg Dambock

The first-ever “Borcycle” M jacketing compound “Borcycle M ME7153SY”, used in medium voltage cables similar to the one shown in the photo, contains 50% post-consumer recyclate. © Borealis

21/07/2022 – Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Sustainable wire and cable innovations

A wide range of innovative technologies and material solutions for wire and cable were highlighted at the booth of Borealis and Borouge at “wire” 2022. ... By Jörg Dambock

Repsol will use a first-of-its-kind energy-efficient process to produce high-purity XLPE cable compounds, based on Buss’ “LSHC” process (Linear Short Hyper Clean). © Buss/Shutterstock

20/07/2022 – Repsol chooses Buss “LSHC” technology

Repsol chooses Buss “LSHC” technology

High-purity XLPE cable compounds

Buss AG has been awarded a contract for the realisation of a 27kta production plant for crosslinkable polyethylene XLPE cable compounds by Repsol. The ... By Jörg Dambock

Planar sample of a graphene-based PVC being measured according to ASTM D4935-18. © Delta Tecnic

19/07/2022 – EMI shielding effectiveness on a wide range of frequencies

EMI shielding effectiveness on a wide range of frequencies

Graphene-based PVC

The compounding industry plays a key role in tomorrow's world, as its raw materials are supplied to strategic sectors such as cable, automotive and construction. ... By Jörg Dambock

The “RSB 370++/4” is located as a finishing unit after 20 stands in an H/V rolling mill arrangement. © Friedrich Kocks

18/07/2022 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 28/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. By Daniel Keienburg

The ‘PDT’ is a disruptive technology in terms of innovation and environmental sustainability, unique in the sector. © Tenova

18/07/2022 – Standard for the product category “rules of metal finishing machines”

Standard for the product category “rules of metal finishing machines”

Environmental impact

After the successful conclusion of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis, Pomini Tenova’s flagship technology reaches another important milestone. ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2022

Four long years without ‘wire’ are over. Issue 2/2022 is our “wire” trade fair edition, and we pay due attention to the vast range of exhibits full of technological innovation in Düsseldorf/Germany. The trade fair again took place alongside ‘Tube’ from 20 to 24 June, expanded this year to include ‘Metav’. It was a great pleasure to see many of you again in Düsseldorf.