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Review of the industry - week 46/2025

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

Rewinding machine for optical fiber processing

High-speed rewinder

Supertek GmbH has developed the high-speed rewinder, a new key technology for industrial optical fiber production. The system is currently considered the world’s fastest rewinding machine for delicate optical fibers, so Supertek. By Jörg Dambock

New standards for high-voltage components for e-mobility

Fast charging as a crucial factor

Asta sends a clear signal: With its production site in Baoying, the company has been positioning itself as an innovation driver for the mobility transition in the world's largest and dynamically growing automotive market, China, since 2005 with its global multi-technology ... By Jörg Dambock

Secondary operations on Videx machines

Enhancing efficiency and precision

Videx has taken a significant step forward in the efficiency of fastener production with the introduction of end-turning stations on its production lines. These new stations enhance the versatility of Videx’s straightening and cutting lines, providing an expanded range of ... By Jörg Dambock

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Wire drawing machines for copper, aluminum and relevant alloys. © Samp

24/01/2025 – A pioneer manufacturer in the field of drawing, extrusion and rotating processes

A pioneer manufacturer in the field of drawing, extrusion and rotating processes

Samp Group presents wire and cable machines

Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, for more than 85 years Samp Group has crafted and maintained the world’s finest wire and cable machines. By Jörg Dambock

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

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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.