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Top 5 of the Week – 9/2026

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

High performance electrical conductivity solution

Silver plated copper wire

Silver is the metal with the highest thermal and electrical conductivity. Therefore it is widely preferred as an ideal coating material for applications requiring high temperature and abrasion resistance, operating under harsh environmental conditions and used in critical ... By Jörg Dambock

Joining / welding

Pressure Welding Machines unveils new brand Identity at “wire 2026”

Pressure Welding Machines (PWM), a globally recognised specialist in cold pressure wire welding, will unveil a refreshed brand identity at WIRE Düsseldorf in April. The rebrand marks a significant milestone for the company, which is celebrating 42 years of engineering excellence ... By Jörg Dambock

The global meeting place for the international wire and cable industries

Once again in Düsseldorf

On 13 April 2026, the world's leading trade fairs for the international wire, cable, tube and pipe industries, wire and Tube, will open their doors in Düsseldorf. Until 17 April, Düsseldorf Fairgrounds will become the world's leading hotspot for these industries. By Jörg Dambock

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01/01/2026 – New Year's Greetings

New Year's Greetings

A successful new year in 2026

The trade magazine WIRE wishes its readers and advertisers a successful new year in 2026. By Jörg Dambock

From right to left: Stephen Louw of Metix South Africa; Yousef Gorji, Founder of Magmec; Zak van der Westhuizen of Metix South Africa and Ashish Nair of SMS Group. © SMS Group

31/12/2025 – Metix and Magmec sign Memorandum of understanding

Metix and Magmec sign Memorandum of understanding

Magnesium metal production facility

SMS group’s South Africa-based „Metix“ brand and Magmec have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a magnesium metal production plant ... By Jörg Dambock

Review of 2025 WI Copyright Annamorphosis-AdobeStock — What news and topics have moved our readers this year? We reveal all in our review. © Annamorphosis/stock.adobe.com

30/12/2025 – On our own account

On our own account

Industry review 2025

What news and topics affected our readers in 2025? We'll tell you in our annual review! By Editorial staff

Newly installed Morgan Vee No?Twist Mill at Celsa France’s Bayonne wire rod mill. © Primetals

30/12/2025 – Wire production technology

Wire production technology

Celsa modernizes wire rod mill with Primetals

Celsa France has successfully upgraded the finishing end of its wire rod mill in Bayonne with technology from Primetals Technologies. The modernisation ... By Jörg Dambock

29/12/2025 – LESS and Responsible Steel join forces

LESS and Responsible Steel join forces

Interoperability tool for transparent steel decarbonisation

In a major step toward aligning global steel decarbonisation efforts, the Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS) and Responsible Steel have announced their ... By Jörg Dambock

26/12/2025 – Elcowire sharpens strategy with stronger customer focus

Elcowire sharpens strategy with stronger customer focus

Christoph Busch steps into a new role as Key Account Manager

Elcowire is entering 2026 with a refreshed strategy and a stronger focus on its customers. As part of this shift, Christoph Busch steps into a new role ... By Jörg Dambock

The VEM line handles cold drawn, hot-rolled (scaled) and ribbed bars. © Videx

25/12/2025 – Videx Multiple-Extrusion machine from Coil or Bars

Videx Multiple-Extrusion machine from Coil or Bars

Multiple-extrusion machine from coil or bars

Videx is combining its straighten, cut and chamfer machine with its bar-end Extrusion machines, forming a complete line, from coil to a finished product. By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2026

WIRE 1/2026 is published – in this pre-trade fair issue, WIRE begins with a report on the exhibits that trade visitors can expect in Düsseldorf. From 13 to 17 April, the industry will be presenting at “wire 2026”new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance. Further articles of this issue reports about drawing, straightening, cutting, and testing of wire as well as on heat and surface treatment, furthermore from joining and stranding to the finished wire product.