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Key technologies wire, cable and tube and pipe remain system-critical

Record trade fairs face economic challenges

What a great trade fair season! With 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries on 67,400 square metres the biggest wire in its almost 40-year Düsseldorf success story; and Tube with around 52,200 square metres and 1,200 exhibitors from 54 countries that now increasingly looks to ... By Jörg Dambock

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

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

“wire 2024”

What a great trade fair season!

The desire for personal exchange in these – economically and geopolitically – difficult times was clearly noticeable and the DRAHT/WIRE team was there to catch the best impressions for you. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Casting / Copper

New “RIC 400” model, break-ring, continuous casting technology

At “wire 2024”, Rautomead introduced their new “RIC 400” model, break-ring, continuous casting technology which has been developed to process cobalt alloy, nickel alloy and iron alloy wire rods from 2.5mm to 50mm diameter. By Jörg Dambock

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The new electric SPMT system is initially available for transformer transports in the Netherlands. © Mammoet

02/06/2023 – Mammoet-developed system delivers safety and sustainability benefits

Mammoet-developed system delivers safety and sustainability benefits

Zero emission option now available for any SPMT transport

Since June 1, Mammoet has offered a zero emission option for SPMT transport, compatible with any trailer in its fleet. This development has been made ... By Jörg Dambock

Busy most of the time: The Windak team at its trade fair stand. © Windak

01/06/2023 – Precision, efficiency, and flexibility in wire and cable packaging

Precision, efficiency, and flexibility in wire and cable packaging

6-axis robot de-palletizing solution

Windak sincerely thanks all the amazing visitors who took the time to stop by their booth at the Interwire trade show 2023. By Jörg Dambock

31/05/2023 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 21/2023 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Reports“. By Daniel Keienburg

Recent ultrasonic system for testing bar or tube. © Magnetic Analysis

31/05/2023 – Magnetic Analysis Corp. celebrates 95 years

Magnetic Analysis Corp. celebrates 95 years

The “MAC Edge” now includes a new milestone

Magnetic Analysis Corp. (MAC) is celebrating its 95th Anniversary in business this month, a milestone that commemorates nearly a century of service to ... By Jörg Dambock

Baptiste nickel deposit in the Decar Nickel District located in central British Columbia. © FPX Nickel

30/05/2023 – Acquisition of a stake in the Canadian company FPX Nickel

Acquisition of a stake in the Canadian company FPX Nickel

Outokumpu seeks to strengthen the supply chain of sustainable nickel

Outokumpu has ambitious sustainability targets and is constantly looking for options to further decarbonize its stainless steel. By Jörg Dambock

Frank Koch, CEO of Swiss Steel Group, commented, "Sustainable steelmaking is in the DNA of Swiss Steel Group, which is strongly committed to decarbonization and green steel.” © Swiss Steel Group

25/05/2023 – Statement for group-wide CO2 emissions

Statement for group-wide CO2 emissions

Swiss Steel Group receives DNV audit

Swiss Steel Holding AG has commissioned DNV Business Assurance Germany GmbH to perform an independent audit (“limited assurance”) of CO2 emissions for ... By Jörg Dambock

The expansion spool is available in three sizes. © Uhing

24/05/2023 – Uhing offer expansion spool in three sizes

Uhing offer expansion spool in three sizes

Sustainable expansions spool proves its worth

User-friendly handling and a zero waste production: The “Expansion Spool” proves its worth when recycled material is wound onto a reusable spool core. By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2024

WIRE 2/2024 - the main-fair issue “wire 2024”
From 15 to 19 April the industry will be presenting new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance.
According to Messe Düsseldorf, the organisers, 1,464 exhibitors from 62 countries have registered for “wire 2024”. Over 67,400 square metres net have been sold in exhibition halls 9 to 17. Together with the “Tube” fair taking place in parallel, around 2,600 exhibitors will be displaying industry news and trends in an area of over 119,000 square metres. On the subject of the fastener area, the current edition of WIRE includes a special section in English of our German-language magazine “Umformtechnik Massiv+Leichtbau”, under the title “Forming Technology solid forming+lightweight construction”. WIRE magazine will be on show at “wire” with its own stand in hall 9, booth C 03. Come and see us at the end of your day at the fair – we look forward to an exchange of views with exhibitors and trade visitors. Your WIRE team