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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

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Springs and fastening machines & elements exclusive in hall 16

Already in 2024, wire successfully expanded its portfolio and added the end products of fastening elements and springs and introduced a dedicated hall exclusively for the Fastener & Springs segment – in 2026 in Düsseldorf will present this segment’s entire value creation ... Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

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

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Top 5 of the Week – 2/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Daniel Keienburg

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Well-known for its products dedicated to steel wires and cables, Condat will highlight at “wire Eurasia” lubricants for electrical wire applications. © Condat

22/03/2025 – Surface treatment / lubricants

Surface treatment / lubricants

Lubricant solutions with responsible performance

Condat’s lubricants range is recognized as a world reference in the wire drawing industry and offers the widest choice of soaps, surface treatment products, ... By Jörg Dambock

21/03/2025 – wire and Tube Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul/Türkiye

wire and Tube Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul/Türkiye

Good market opportunities for the wire, cable and tube industries

Türkiye, a country with about 87.5 million inhabitants, has a broad spectrum of industries. Another strength is its transit hub position between Europe, ... By Jörg Dambock

The “VisionLab-X-300” handles parts up to 12 inches (300mm) in length and 2 inches (50mm) in diameter. © General Inspection

21/03/2025 – 3D fastener gauging system

3D fastener gauging system

Upgrade of inspection capabilities

The installation of a “VisionLab-X-300”, 3D Fastener Gauging System from General Inspection, LLC at a steel manufacturer with a large bolt producing division ... By Jörg Dambock

Videx now offers operator-free lines for the production of hi-tensile U-Bolts from coils and bars. © Videx

20/03/2025 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Autonomous truck U-bolt line

Videx now offers operator-free lines for the production of hi-tensile U-Bolts from coils and bars. By Jörg Dambock

Niehoff’s “D 632” type double twist bunching machine. © Niehoff

20/03/2025 – Spools filled to perfection and substantial cost savings

Spools filled to perfection and substantial cost savings

Highest bunching quality

Maschinenfabrik Niehoff will be presenting at the “wire Eurasia” a “D 632” type double twist bunching machine, and their After Sales Service offers. By Jörg Dambock

19/03/2025 – “wire Eurasia 2025” will take place in Istanbul

“wire Eurasia 2025” will take place in Istanbul

Largest wire and cable fair in Türkiye

Bringing together wire and cable manufacturers and industry professionals from around the world, the “wire Eurasia” is set to return in 2025. By Jörg Dambock

Samp offers complete turnkey solutions to producers worldwide. © Samp

19/03/2025

Turnkey partner for complete wire and cable production

Samp is one of the global leaders in wire and cable machinery manufacturing, offering complete turnkey solutions to producers worldwide. With nearly 90 ... 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.