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Acquisition of International Industrial Springs

Lesjöfors Group expands into India

The Lesjöfors Group has signed an agreement to acquire India-based International Industrial Springs (IIS), increasing the global footprint of the Swedish headquartered spring and pressing manufacturer with its first acquisition in India. By Jörg Dambock

Conventions

Successful open house week

At the end of last year, EJP Maschinen GmbH organised an open week in Baesweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, in cooperation with EJP Wire Technology GmbH. By Jörg Dambock

CO2 footprint

Madem-Moorecraft Reels receives Green Certification “PEFC”

In its global journey to excellence in social and environmental responsibility, Madem Reels Group has just received another recognition by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). By Jörg Dambock

The Wire Association International Inc.

Education Center set to transform wire industry training in 2025

The Wire Association International Inc. (WAI) announces the official launch of its online Education Center, a training platform designed to revolutionize professional development in the wire and cable manufacturing industry. By Jörg Dambock

Current contents

Condat is proud to support its worldwide partners to provide efficient and safe wire drawing lubricants. © Condat

24/01/2025 – Surface treatment

Surface treatment

Lubricant expert for wire drawing

The journey of Condat in the world of lubricants began in 1854 and since that year the Condat family has changed it into a great adventure. By Jörg Dambock

23/01/2025 – MFL Group will showcase their range of machinery for wire, cable, and rope production

MFL Group will showcase their range of machinery for wire, cable, and rope production

Portfolio, from drawing and stranding to extrusion

During “wire Mexico 2025” MFL Group will showcase at booth 428 their comprehensive range of machinery for wire, cable, and rope production. By Jörg Dambock

Dirk Schulte, the new Chief Human Resources Officer and Labor Director of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG. © Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe

21/01/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 3/2025

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

21/01/2025 – “wire/Tube Mexico 2025”: fully booked exhibition halls in Monterrey

“wire/Tube Mexico 2025”: fully booked exhibition halls in Monterrey

Strong together in the Mexican market

Decision-makers from around the world will meet at “Cintermex” Centro Internacional de Negocios in Monterrey from 11 to 13 February 2025 to experience ... By Jörg Dambock

The new Wafios Executive Board (l–r): Jörg Eisele, Dr.-Ing. Uwe-Peter Weigmann and Martin Mayer. © Wafios

17/01/2025 – Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining the Executive Board

Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining the Executive Board

A change to the Wafios Executive Board

The start of 2025 is accompanied by a change to the Executive Board. After 51 years at Wafios, Martin Holder is saying goodbye and starting his retirement. ... By Jörg Dambock

Mukran Port in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in provides an ideal setting for Outokumpu’s brown-field investment project with excellent logistical connections both to Finland and central Europe. © Fährhafen Sassnitz

16/01/2025 – The company has decided to invest 40 million euros

The company has decided to invest 40 million euros

Outokumpu invests in a biocarbon plant in Germany

Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, is constantly looking for ways to further reduce climate impact throughout its value chain. ... By Jörg Dambock

The “11SMn30+BX” represents another step towards a low-carbon steel industry. © Swiss Steel Group

15/01/2025 – Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Swiss Steel Group launches lead-free machinable steel “11SMn30+BX”

Machinable steels, such as the newly launched “11SMn30+BX“, are known for their exceptional suitability for the efficient and precise manufacturing of ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 04/2024

As part of the ‘Metalflow Alliance’ of Messe Düsseldorf, the 9th ‘wire India’ is to be held in Mumbai, India from 27 to 29 November. Some 400 exhibitors from 21 countries exhibited at the last ‘wire, Tube and Metec India 2022’, occupying about 20,000m² of exhibition space.
WIRE issue 4/2024 shows some exhibition highlights in advance. Roughly 17,350 visitors attended the trade show during the three exhibition days. As in 2022, the 2024 trade fair will again take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO). The Metal trade fair quartet, comprising ‘wire India’, ‘Tube India’, ‘Metec India’ and ‘India Essen Welding+Cutting’, features 600 exhibitors from 21 countries across more than 38,000m2 of exhibition space.
We wish you an enjoyable read! Your WIRE team