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Review of the industry - week 22/2025

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

Niehoff technology: Flat wire drawing and annealing

Producing flat copper wire for cable shieldings

The copper shielding around the insulation layer is an important component of HV and EHV cables. It acts as a protection shield against electromagnetic radiation and is usually made of round wires. Flat wires, however, would be much more advantageous for several reasons. By Jörg Dambock

Best-ever year of Italian sales

AWI claim record export sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian sales. By Jörg Dambock

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 operated by the Baku Steel Company CJSC group (BSC) located in Baku, Azerbaijan. By Jörg Dambock

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Spring Coiling Machines (0.10mm to 25mm). © BB Spring Technology

26/09/2024 – Highlights from Spring World 2024 in Chicago

Highlights from Spring World 2024 in Chicago

Innovations in spring manufacturing

As a leading name in the spring manufacturing industry, BB Spring Technology Srl is proud to offer a comprehensive range of products designed to meet diverse ... By Jörg Dambock

The CNC transfer bending machine can be adjusted to different production processes due to its modular structured processing stations. © Wafios

24/09/2024 – The new CNC transfer bending machine “BQ 10”

The new CNC transfer bending machine “BQ 10”

Short cycle times, quick tooling and flexibility

Always the same cycle with always the same travels and setup times of hours and days are a thing of the past. The flexibility of the modular CNC transfer ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist gelesen Wire KW 38 — Stefan Pierer, Grace Wang, Klaus Rinnerberger (from left) . © Leoni

23/09/2024 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 38/2024

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

Shims are an important part used for eliminating brake noise, especially in electric cars where annoying sounds are heard more clearly. © Trelleborg

23/09/2024 – SSAB and Trelleborg in collaboration

SSAB and Trelleborg in collaboration

Fossil-free steel for brake pad shims

SSAB has reached an agreement with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to deliver fossil-free steel to be used in anti-squeal plates, so-called shims ... By Jörg Dambock

“YJ-320” is equipped with a winch pulling wire system to input the wire material. © Simco

20/09/2024 – “YJ-320” pushing the limits of cold coiling

“YJ-320” pushing the limits of cold coiling

Emerging for EV demand

The “YJ-320” spring machine pushes the boundaries of cold coiling technology, enabling the production of suspension springs with diameters up to 22mm and ... By Jörg Dambock

SMS invites visitors to “Aluminium 2024” to join them in hall 5, booth A 34 for a lively dialog and a range of interesting and informative leading partner talks. © SMS Group

19/09/2024 – SMS Group to host its “Leading Partner Talks” at “Aluminium 2024” in Düsseldorf

SMS Group to host its “Leading Partner Talks” at “Aluminium 2024” in Düsseldorf

Focus on sustainability and innovation

“Leading Partner Talks” – customers and employees take to the stage to report on innovations and ongoing projects and to discuss the future of the industry. ... By Jörg Dambock

18/09/2024 – Spring wire with high mechanical properties and strong corrosion resistance

Spring wire with high mechanical properties and strong corrosion resistance

Meeting the most demanding requirements

Ugitech, a company of Swiss Steel Group, presents the “UGI 4462 HS” spring wire. This innovative spring wire has been developed to meet the highest demands ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors for readers and visitors in the run-up of the fair.
Over 350 companies will be presenting 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. Hosted biennially, the “Interwire 2025” will be staged in Hall A of the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA/USA. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations are on the programme. WAI announces a special conference programme for the “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF), May 12-15, at the GWCC. The GCCF is WAI’s fourth forum for copper and aluminum continuous casting, in conjunction with “Interwire”.
We wish you an enjoyable read of this second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team