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An industry ready for the future: “wire/Tube 2026”

Compelling solutions for new global applications

Massive geopolitical challenges, disrupted supply chains, high tariffs and scarce raw materials. Yet the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds were buzzing with activity. By Jörg Dambock

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Top 5 of the Week – 16/2026

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

Team discovered exciting innovations

WIRE at “wire 2026”

Day three at „wire 2026“ – our team once again discovered exciting innovations and had plenty of great conversations. Here are some of our impressions in pictures: By Jörg Dambock

World first in wire drawing at “wire 2026”

Oil- and Volatile Organic Compounds free corrosion protection

The technology partners Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH+Co. KG, and EJP Wire Technology GmbH are presenting a technological world first for the wire industry: a completely oil- and volatile organic compounds (VOC)-free ... By Jörg Dambock

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Product portfolio – ranging from high-precision drawn wire and precision ground bar steel to cold-rolled and heat-treated strip steel. © Stahlrump

04/04/2026

Tradition meets Innovation

Stahlrump is a long-established specialist for semi-finished steel based in the Sauerland region of Germany. And they are celebrating a special anniversary ... By Jörg Dambock

04/04/2026 – Cable manufacturing / extrusion

Cable manufacturing / extrusion

Evaluation, optimization, and retrofits of extrusion lines

MTT – Extrusion Expertise GmbH is going to present theri product programme on the „wire 2026“ in Düsseldorf. By Jörg Dambock

The “ETC-1/HF”, an efficient tungsten carbide die grinding and polishing equipment for a work range of 0.70mm to 20mm. © Eder

03/04/2026

Expertise in the field of reconditioning die working equipment

Offering innovative and high value-added concepts with 80 years of expertise in the field of reconditioning die working equipment, Eder-Austria is sustaining ... By Jörg Dambock

“QC” offline measuring device. © Zumbach

03/04/2026 – Quality management

Quality management

Smart measurement, proven performance

Zumbach Electronic is delighted to once again take center stage at “wire 2026”. This world-class exhibition provides the perfect platform for them to present ... By Jörg Dambock

Sirio Wire will also display the newest solutions for batch pickling-phosphating line of rod wire. © Sirio Wire

03/04/2026 – Surface treatment

Surface treatment

Wire surface treatment lines

The Sirio Wire production range includes HCl fumeless pickling, H2SO4 electrolytic pickling, ultrasonic and electrolytic cleaning, electro-plating lines, ... By Jörg Dambock

02/04/2026 – A long-term vision for spring manufacturing

A long-term vision for spring manufacturing

Coiling the future

At BB Spring Technology, “Coiling the Future” means designing and building machines that are made to perform, not only today, but for years to come. BB ... By Jörg Dambock

The “DT (6+1)” incorporates a two-wheel capstan drive with belt and gearbox transmission to reliably pull the strand through the production line. © Eurodraw

02/04/2026 – Stranding

Stranding

New standard in high-speed double twist stranding

At the heart of modern steel wire and cable manufacturing lies an ever-present challenge: how to marry production efficiency with uncompromised strand ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2026

In this main-trade fair issue, WIRE reports on the exhibits that 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. Trade fairs not only provide insight into new machines, technologies, materials and services, but also offer the opportunity to assess one’s own market position and identify potential new markets – in other words, orientation. This is particularly important now that many things that were once considered certain no longer are. The organiser, Messe Düsseldorf, expects more than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries to present their innovations on approximately 120,000m² of exhibition space, covering the entire industrial value chain.
With the new ‘World of Cables’, ‘wire 2026’ is adding an extra highlight: for the first time, the end product cable will take the centre stage in the special area in hall 13. Another highlight: the new ‘wire & Cable Forum’ will also be presented for the first time in hall 13.
WIRE magazine itself will be present at ‘wire 2026’ at the Netzwerkdraht joint stand in hall 9 booth C 13.