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Benefits of mechanical descaling for steel wire

In the steel wire industry, effective descaling is crucial for maintaining high product quality and production efficiency. While both mechanical and chemical descaling can remove scale from steel wire, mechanical descaling offers superior benefits in terms of cost, sustainability, ... By Jörg Dambock

Jouhsen-Bündgens to showcase the latest generation of the “Precision Cut UD0”

Rotary straightening and precise cutting of even the thinnest wires

Jouhsen-Bündgens will inform visitors to “Interwire 2025” about the benefits of the latest version of its “UD0”. It represents an efficient solution for rotary straightening and precise cutting of thin and long wire sections made from various materials. By Jörg Dambock

For inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness

Ultrasonic measurement solutions

Laser Linc is set to exhibit its ultrasonic measurement solutions for inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness at this year's “Interwire” show. By Jörg Dambock

Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Cutting-edge technology meets specialized machinery

Medek+Schoerner are pleased to announce that they will be attending “Interwire 2025” together with their valued and highly proficient business partner KHU. By Jörg Dambock

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Extruder group for high-precision foaming of fluoropolymers and polyolefines. © Rosendahl Nextrom

22/04/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 16/2025

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 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

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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