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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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“VA-P-630” full automatic from Kurre Systems. © Kurre Systems

20/05/2025 – Innovative technology for higher efficiency

Innovative technology for higher efficiency

New standards in winding technology

Kurre Spezialmaschinenbau GmbH, the parent company of Siebe Engineering, has launched a new, state-of-the-art series machine, the “VA-P-630”, which sets ... By Jörg Dambock

Representatives from Hoa Phat and Primetals Technologies at the contract signing ceremony. © Primetals

19/05/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 20/2025

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

BSC achieves substantial improvements after an EAF upgrade by Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

19/05/2025 – Upgrade project generates electrical energy and electrode consumption savings

Upgrade project generates electrical energy and electrode consumption savings

Baku Steel achieves improvements with EAF Upgrade

Primetals Technologies has recently received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for an upgrade of the 60-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) at a facility ... By Jörg Dambock

One of Masteks Tekstil’s core product groups is cable yarns. © Masteks

16/05/2025 – Reliable fiber solutions for high-performance cables and steel wire ropes

Reliable fiber solutions for high-performance cables and steel wire ropes

Industrial yarns for cable and steel wire rope manufacturers

Founded in 1956 in Istanbul, Türkiye, Masteks Tekstil has specialized in yarn twisting, establishing itself as a leader in the industry. Today, managed ... By Jörg Dambock

Gerald Müller (second from right) with (from left) Thomas Brinkmann, Vittorio Tavella and Ralf Lutter. © KEB Automation

15/05/2025 – Set up for the future

Set up for the future

New COO at KEB Automation

Since April 2025 Gerald Müller is the new Chief Operating Officer at KEB Automation, system provider of automation and drive solutions. The 44-year-old ... By Jörg Dambock

The automotive sector utilizes Duplex 2205 in suspension systems, braking components, and other high-stress parts. © Suzuki Garpyhttan

14/05/2025 – Leverage “Duplex 2205”

Leverage “Duplex 2205”

Managing corrosion in industrial applications

Corrosion is a persistent challenge in many industries, affecting component longevity and increasing maintenance costs. Traditional solutions such as coatings ... By Jörg Dambock

13/05/2025 – New billet/bloom/beam blank caster and complete wire rod mill

New billet/bloom/beam blank caster and complete wire rod mill

Hoa Phat Group invests in high-quality long casting and rolling line

A contract with Primetals Technologies was signed for the supply and implementation of a long product caster with a capacity of 1 mio. t/y and a rolling ... 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.