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Top 5 of the Week – 5/2026

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

SMS opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad (Sanand), India

Strengthening presence in growth market

With a grand opening ceremony on January 21, 2026, SMS group took a significant step forward in its international expansion strategy. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is not only a milestone for the company, but also an important response to rising demand in ... By Jörg Dambock

Khalifa Economic Zones - Abu Dhabi/UAE – Kezad Group

Metal Park: “pay-as-you-grow” metals ecosystem in Kezad

New integrated industrial operating model enables scalable growth for downstream metals manufacturers without heavy upfront capital investment By Jörg Dambock

75 years of WIRE (1951 – 2026)

Celebrate with us!

This year, the English-language trade magazine WIRE can look back on 75 years of history. The first issue of WIRE was published in 1951 by Prost+Meiner publishing house in Coburg. This marked the beginning of a tradition that continues to this day at Meisenbach publishing ... By Jörg Dambock

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18/03/2025 – The new issue is available now!

The new issue is available now!

WIRE 1/2025 March

This March-issue of WIRE is marked by a multitude of new product introductions. AIM Inc. from the USA is introducing its new ‘AFCe-3Dx’ line, an advanced ... By Jörg Dambock

A lubricant for zinc processing must have excellent stability and effectiveness under challenging conditions. © Q8Oils

17/03/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 11/2025

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

Jonas Hagstedt, president of Lämnea Bruk, will represent the company at “wire Eurasia”. © Lämnea Bruk

17/03/2025 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Lämneå Bruk debuts at “wire Eurasia”

Lämneå Bruk, a trusted name in the wire industry with over 200 years of expertise, is excited to be exhibiting at wire Eurasia in Istanbul for the first ... By Jörg Dambock

Portal payoff with „Remaining length“ operation mode. © Kurre Systems

14/03/2025 – Safety concept for manual product guidance

Safety concept for manual product guidance

Portal payoff with remaining length operation mode

Kurre Systems, a German company renowned for its custom solutions in mechanical engineering for the cable and wire industry, is enhancing its portal payoff ... By Jörg Dambock

Fuhr is well known for its wide range of production equipment and knowledge of shaped wire products. © Fuhr

13/03/2025 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Latest developments in wire rolling

Fuhr GmbH+Co. KG will inform visitors about the latest developments in wire rolling and how to increase productivity, accuracy and efficiency by implementing ... By Jörg Dambock

Nexans have rolled out numerous “Cellmaster” implementations driving significant improvements in their manufacturing processes. © Zumbach

12/03/2025 – Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

A leap towards unmatched efficiency and quality

Nexans, a global leader in cable manufacturing, faced significant challenges with irregularities in their network cable extrusion process at their state-of-the-art ... By Jörg Dambock

Stephan Bühler, owner of JMH: “In the future, we will be able to offer even more efficient solutions in the field of process engineering and plant construction.” © Buss

11/03/2025 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Jakob Müller Holding AG acquires Buss AG

The industrial company Jakob Müller Holding AG (JMH) is expanding its technology portfolio and acquiring Buss AG. This step strengthens JMH's “Process ... 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.