Content

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 30/2025

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

Delta Tecnic takes its Masterbatch to another level

Color homogeneity of cables with half the dosing rate

In the cable industry, the rule usually dictates that the dosage of masterbatch in plastic insulation is kept at around 2%. However, Delta Tecnic has managed to reduce this amount by half without compromising quality, enabling manufacturers to cut costs by up to 30% and ... By Jörg Dambock

Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology

Production of high-purity copper cathodes

Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes. By Jörg Dambock

Final acceptance certificate

Primetals elevates Outokumpu’s meltshop and caster performance

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from Outokumpu Stainless USA for the successful upgrade of process optimization systems at its Calvert, Alabama facility. By Jörg Dambock

Current contents

Curved section of Primetals Technologies’ Stelmor Conveyor for future in-line direct solution treatment (DST) processing. © Primetals

16/08/2024 – Primetals Technologies Awarded FAC for Yantai Walsin’s Stainless Steel Combination Mill

Primetals Technologies Awarded FAC for Yantai Walsin’s Stainless Steel Combination Mill

Lower production costs with in-line processing

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from Yantai Walsin Stainless Steel for a new stainless steel combination mill, ... By Jörg Dambock

Gary Doyon has stepped down from his role as CEO, effective July 1, 2024. © Inductotherm

15/08/2024 – Management change

Management change

Inductotherm Group announces leadership transition

Inductotherm Group is announcing a significant leadership transition. After 15 years as CEO and 38 years with the company, Gary Doyon has stepped down ... By Jörg Dambock

The exhibition will be staged in Hall A of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA/USA, and open to visitors May 13-15, 2025. © WAI

14/08/2024 – 90% of available “Interwire 2025” exhibit space has been contracted

90% of available “Interwire 2025” exhibit space has been contracted

“Interwire 2025”exhibit sales and conference planning well underway

The exhibition will be staged in Hall A of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA/USA, and open to visitors May 13-15, 2025. By Jörg Dambock

Removal of homogenized billets. Hertwich continuous homogenizing plant. © SMS Group

13/08/2024 – Additional continuous homogenizing plant from Hertwich Engineering

Additional continuous homogenizing plant from Hertwich Engineering

Exlabesa expand aluminum recycling capacities

Exlabesa, a global leader in the extrusion of bespoke industrial components for extremely demanding market segments, is expanding production at its aluminum ... By Jörg Dambock

WI_KW_32_Wochenrückblick — Unison Synergy hybrid-electric tube bending machine. © Unison

12/08/2024 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 32/2024

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

Unison Synergy hybrid-electric tube bending machine. © Unison

07/08/2024 – October 15 to 17, 2024 in Orlando, FL/USA

October 15 to 17, 2024 in Orlando, FL/USA

Innovative tube and wire bending technology at “Fabtech”

Unison Tube LLC, the North American division of UK-based Unison Ltd, the inventors of all-electric tube manipulation, will be presenting a range of tube ... By Jörg Dambock

06/08/2024 – Weicon Tools flat and round cable stripper

Weicon Tools flat and round cable stripper

Cable stripper for all purposes

The tool manufacturer Weicon Tools has developed a universal cable stripper that can be used to work on both flat cables and round cables. By Jörg Dambock

Topics

Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, the “Interwire” trade fair, organized by the Wire Association International (WAI) took place at the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta/USA. In the latest WIRE issue, we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors. Over 350 companies presented 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. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations were on the programme as well as a special conference programme for the “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF). We wish you an enjoyable read of our second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team