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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

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

17/06/2025 – “AL60” for fully automated reel handling

“AL60” for fully automated reel handling

Windak launches new “Auto Loader”

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

Layout-of-the-new-line-configuration-for-FO-cable--Copyright-Maillefer.jpg — Layout of the new line configuration for FO cable. © Maillefer

13/06/2025 – “OEL 42” – FO line for drop cable

“OEL 42” – FO line for drop cable

New in fiber optics

The line produces all fiber optic indoor cables, including tight buffers, simplex/duplex, drop cables, and distribution cables. The high-speed fiber pay-offs ... By Jörg Dambock

Prysmian Monna Lisa was christened at the Pikkala site, in Finland. © Prysmian

12/06/2025 – A major milestone towards the vessel delivery

A major milestone towards the vessel delivery

Monna Lisa vessel reaches the launching

Mid May Prysmian celebrates a major milestone to enhance its global market-leading Transmission business with the completion of capacity expansion of ... 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.