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13 years of excellence

Combilift re-qualifies for Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” award

Combilift, once again, has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, marking their 13th consecutive year receiving this prestigious accolade. By Jörg Dambock

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 45/2025

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

Cable manufacturing

Premix, LyondellBasell and Maillefer launch joint polypropylene-based power cable solution

Premix, LyondellBasell (LYB) and Maillefer have joined forces to deliver a technically advanced and recyclable power cable system, combining high-performance polypropylene materials, state-of-the-art compounding and leading cable manufacturing technology. By Jörg Dambock

Quality management

Precise splice detection

In the wire and cable industry, quality assurance is at the heart of every production line. Especially in areas with fast and continuous processes – such as the production of rods, wires, fuel lines, and cables – intermediate products with defects are often unavoidable. By Jörg Dambock

Current contents

A lubricant for zinc processing must have excellent stability and effectiveness under challenging conditions. © Q8Oils

10/03/2025 – Wire drawing / lubrication

Wire drawing / lubrication

Why zinc’s unique properties require a distinct approach in terms of lubrication

Zinc’s physical and chemical properties differ significantly from other non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum. By Jörg Dambock

Due to the enormous increase in cleanliness requirements in industrial production, particulate and filmic cleanliness specifications must increasingly be met when cleaning fasteners. © Ecoclean

06/03/2025 – Surface treatment / cleaning

Surface treatment / cleaning

Economical and sustainable cleaning of fasteners

Screws, nuts, washers, springs, clamps – fasteners are essential for safe and reliable assembly. In the course of increasing demands on technical cleanliness ... By Jörg Dambock

Exciting discussions about current trends and developments in wire technology were held in a good atmosphere. © EJP Maschinen

04/03/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 9/2025

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

The high-speed “VC” machines are now versatile and are suitable for production of both, short parts and long parts. © Videx

04/03/2025 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Straighten and cut machines with optional chamfer

The new straighten and cut models from Videx are equipped with a positive stop and length control, stopping the machine when the wire has not reached ... By Jörg Dambock

Wuxi Huacheng Cable uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 6000 Pro” for measuring and control during new energy cable production. © Sikora

03/03/2025 – wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth J 20

wire Southeast Asia 2025, booth J 20

Quality control of new energy cable lines

Wuxi Huacheng Cable Co. Ltd., based in Jiangyin City, is a specialist in manufacturing special high temperature resistant cables. The company relies on ... By Jörg Dambock

Identification specialist Brady Corporation’s new “Brady Printer i7500” for 76mm core label rolls. © Brady

28/02/2025 – Efficient, flexible printing

Efficient, flexible printing

Brady reimagines 76mm core label printing

Identification specialist Brady Corporation’s new “Brady Printer i7500” for 76mm core label rolls automatically adjusts all of its settings when new consumables ... By Jörg Dambock

The acquisition also strengthens Lesjöfors with the addition of new product capabilities. © Lesjöfors

25/02/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 8/2025

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

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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.