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Niehoff technology: Flat wire drawing and annealing

Producing flat copper wire for cable shieldings

The copper shielding around the insulation layer is an important component of HV and EHV cables. It acts as a protection shield against electromagnetic radiation and is usually made of round wires. Flat wires, however, would be much more advantageous for several reasons. By Jörg Dambock

Best-ever year of Italian sales

AWI claim record export sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian sales. By Jörg Dambock

Leverage “Duplex 2205”

Managing corrosion in industrial applications

Corrosion is a persistent challenge in many industries, affecting component longevity and increasing maintenance costs. Traditional solutions such as coatings and inhibitors can degrade over time, requiring ongoing reapplication and oversight. By Jörg Dambock

Upgrade project generates electrical energy and electrode consumption savings

Baku Steel achieves improvements with EAF Upgrade

Primetals Technologies has recently received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for an upgrade of the 60-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) at a facility operated by the Baku Steel Company CJSC group (BSC) located in Baku, Azerbaijan. By Jörg Dambock

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From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. © Meisenbach

28/04/2025 – WIRE 2/2025 April

WIRE 2/2025 April

WIRE fair issue for “Interwire 2025” out now!

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary ... By Jörg Dambock

High-tech lubricants and coatings for the wire drawing industry. © Pan Chemicals

28/04/2025 – Leading innovation and quality

Leading innovation and quality

Wire drawing lubricants and coatings

Pan Chemicals has firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech lubricants and coatings for the wire ... By Jörg Dambock

“250-KSPH” drop-in air wipe with bracket. © Keir

27/04/2025 – No tools, no hassle – just performance

No tools, no hassle – just performance

Efficiency meets simplicity

Keir Manufacturing has introduced its new “drop-in air wipes” for the 250 Series. The “250-KSPH” series will revolutionize the way their air wipes can ... By Jörg Dambock

M+E also manufacture wet drawing machines. © M+E Macchine+Engineering

26/04/2025 – Pay-offs and take-ups for steel and stainless steel wires

Pay-offs and take-ups for steel and stainless steel wires

Wire processing and surface treatment

M+E Macchine+Engineering specialize in the design and manufacturing of pay-offs and take-ups for steel and stainless steel wires in coils or on spools ... By Jörg Dambock

2,000mm large double twist strander “TC2000-4M”. © Setic

25/04/2025 – Meet the growing needs of data centers with eco-friendly and high-performance solutions

Meet the growing needs of data centers with eco-friendly and high-performance solutions

Rotating machines for non-ferrous cable

Since now 35 years, Setic Pourtier’s US branch has been building knowledge, experience and ability to serve the wire and cable industry in US Market. The ... By Jörg Dambock

Carlo Salvi machine model “CS 663 LF” equipped with linear wire feed. © Carlo Salvi

24/04/2025 – Carlo Salvi machines: a new technological advance

Carlo Salvi machines: a new technological advance

Linear wire feeding

Carlo Salvi is a well-known name in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the production of highspeed cold forming machines. Recently, the company ... Daniele Zucchi

24/04/2025 – For production of electrical cables as well as steel ropes

For production of electrical cables as well as steel ropes

Rotating machines

Flymca is the Spanish very well-known manufacturer building top class rotating machines (stranders and cablers) for production of electrical cables as ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors for readers and visitors in the run-up of the fair.
Over 350 companies will be presenting 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. Hosted biennially, the “Interwire 2025” will be staged in Hall A of the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA/USA. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations are on the programme. WAI announces a special conference programme for the “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF), May 12-15, at the GWCC. The GCCF is WAI’s fourth forum for copper and aluminum continuous casting, in conjunction with “Interwire”.
We wish you an enjoyable read of this second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team