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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 that commenced on January 1, 2026. By Jörg Dambock

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 dome, offering significantly better visibility – even from a greater distance or at unfavourable viewing angles. By Jörg Dambock

New Year's Greetings

A successful new year in 2026

The trade magazine WIRE wishes its readers and advertisers a successful new year in 2026. By Jörg Dambock

On our own account

Industry review 2025

What news and topics affected our readers in 2025? We'll tell you in our annual review! By Editorial staff

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The unique Vapormatt Profelis automatic wet blasting machine is designed to rapidly clean and finish wire, cable and continuous products in-line with existing production. © Vapormatt

22/04/2025 – Surface treatment / cleaning

Surface treatment / cleaning

Patented micro gun wire cleaning

The cleanliness of wires and continuous products is essential requirement for smooth and reliable performance in downstream processes such as drawing, ... By Jörg Dambock

‘Overall view of a “PLR AKK” machine. © Eurobend

22/04/2025 – Pioneers in welding machine technology

Pioneers in welding machine technology

Flexible “PL AKK” series for a non-stop production

The welding lines of the PL AKK series set new standards in mesh production, since there are no downtimes and productivity is at least doubled compared ... By Jörg Dambock

22/04/2025 – Windak unveils breakthrough equipment

Windak unveils breakthrough equipment

Effortless heavy reel handling

Windak Group will introduce a new cable packaging solution simplifying the take-up reel change operation, while reducing the need for multiple operators ... By Jörg Dambock

The “ACC 12/16” auto-centering crosshead. © Maillefer

22/04/2025 – Maillefer at “Interwire 2025”

Maillefer at “Interwire 2025”

Innovation, expertise and future-ready solutions

Team Maillefer cordially invites all wire and cable professionals to visit them at “Interwire” in Atlanta. Maillefer is excited to connect with customers ... By Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk's team at “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta, GA/USA. © Lämnea Bruk

22/04/2025 – Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Wire drawing lines and fully automatic solutions for ferrous wire

Lämneå Bruk is excited to return to “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta this May, continuing their long-standing commitment to the North American wire industry. By Jörg Dambock

In their enormous Tunisian manufacturing plants located in Bizerte and Grombalia, Tunisie Cables are using a variety of technologies from Zumbach. © Zumbach

21/04/2025 – Advanced solutions from Zumbach

Advanced solutions from Zumbach

Tunisie Cables enhances insulation extrusion

Tunisie Cables, a leading manufacturer in the wire and cable industry, has significantly enhanced their production processes by integrating advanced technologies ... By Jörg Dambock

Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

21/04/2025

Yoshiharu Ikeda appointed new CEO of Primetals

Primetals Technologies today announced Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 04/2025

“Cable & Wire Fair 2025” and more ... – read in our new issue with focus on “Cable+Ropes” about materials, production, handling systems, process control, and quality management. Many of the companies featured in this issue will also be exhibiting at the “Cable & Wire Fair” in New Delhi, India. Several Indian manufacturers also presents their products in this issue of WIRE. In the field of cable production, we present several stranders and look at fast rewinding in addition to extrusion. The marking of cables and optical fibres is also covered in the report. There is a contribution from Austria on wire coating and hairpins for electric motor construction. In line with the focus topic, we also present a new wire rope. WIRE also reports on the “International Congress of Spring Industry” in Versailles, France, on a new sorting device for springs and a system for ensuring the quality of industrial springs.