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Modernization of the hot rolling mill

SMS expands aluminum processing at Garmco

For Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill B.S.C. (Garmco), a aluminum producer based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, SMS group has successfully upgraded the motors and drives in the one-stand reversing hot rolling mill, originally built by a third-party rolling mill supplier. By Jörg Dambock

New, custom-designed fume exhaust system significantly reduces emissions

Primetals modernizes reversing cold mill at Arcelor Mittal

Arcelor Mittal Eisenhüttenstadt has recently awarded the provisional acceptance certificate (PAC) to Primetals Technologies following an extensive modernization of its reversing cold mill in Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany. By Jörg Dambock

Wet blasting

Keeping wire conform extrusion dies in peak condition

In wire production, die performance is everything. Even the most advanced conform extrusion systems rely on perfectly maintained tooling to deliver consistent quality, high throughput, and minimal scrap. By Jörg Dambock

Steel cable stranding equipment

The future of stranding is here

Eurodraw Wire Equipment Srl, designer and manufacturer of stranding equipment, has once again raised the bar with the launch of its latest innovation: the “DTUF 900/38” double twist strander. By Jörg Dambock

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Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-42 Copyright Setic-Pourtier — Large double twist stranders, up to 2,500mm. © Setic-Pourtier

20/10/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 42/2025

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

20/10/2025 – Wire manufacturer / company portrait

Wire manufacturer / company portrait

Building strength, strand by strand

In the world of industrial materials, true leadership is not measured by volume alone, but by the ability to combine scale, technology, and adaptability. ... By Jörg Dambock

20/10/2025 – Wire drawing / dies

Wire drawing / dies

Micron precision for cable and rope

Wirex Dies and Steel India Pvt. Ltd. shows how micron-accurate wire drawing dies support cable and rope manufacturers worldwide by enhancing efficiency, ... By Jörg Dambock

20/10/2025 – This is how the color of the internet is made: the keys behind

This is how the color of the internet is made: the keys behind

Optical fiber in the era of connectivity and AI

Without telecommunications cables, the digital economy as we know it would not exist. They are the arteries through which the information we use every ... By Jörg Dambock

“UV-LED” multi-fiber coloring line. © Medek&Schörner

20/10/2025 – Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Close cooperation

Medek & Schörner GmbH, a leading manufacturer of cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines, will be showcasing advanced solutions together ... By Jörg Dambock

19/10/2025 – Tools

Tools

Precision engineering with TW and Nano pressure dies

Since 1962, Ajex+Turner Wire Technologies has been a trusted partner to the global wire and cable industry. Over six decades, the company has combined ... By Jörg Dambock

18/10/2025 – The double pressure welding (DD) process for non-ferrous metals

The double pressure welding (DD) process for non-ferrous metals

Efficient and high-strength joints

In modern manufacturing technology, the joining of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, and other alloys is becoming increasingly important. Especially ... 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.