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Top 5 of the Week – 22/2026

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

New group website as the central digital gateway

Aichelin Group unveils new brand architecture

The Aichelin Group, a company of Berndorf AG and one of the world’s leading providers of industrial heat treatment solutions, has officially launched its revised brand architecture and new group website. By Jörg Dambock

Four challenges and tried-and-tested solutions

Reliable wire testing with universal testing machines

Tensile tests on wires are essential, but often challenging in practice. The following article highlights four typical problem areas, from clamping to standard compliance, and tried-and-tested solutions using universal testing machines, suitable grips, optical strain measurement, ... By Jörg Dambock

Blooms for bearing, high-end spring, bridge wire rope, tire wire, and cold-heading rivet segments

Primetals upgrades 5-strand bloom caster in China

A Chinese steel producer has tasked Primetals Technologies with a comprehensive upgrade of its 5 strand bloom caster in eastern China. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026. By Jörg Dambock

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“PLT B Ladder” machine with fully automatic bundling station. © Eurobend

07/04/2026 – Joining / Welding

Joining / Welding

Flexible S-spacer production

At the upcoming “wire” trade fair Eurobend will be showcasing the latest generation of welding machines for DBV-compliant S-spacers (spacer strips and ... By Jörg Dambock

Round wire on a spool pay-off at the inlet side of a Fuhr cold rolling mill. © Fuhr

07/04/2026 – The role of wire storage systems

The role of wire storage systems

Automation challenges in wire cold rolling

Increasing economic pressure in wire manufacturing requires stable, efficient and increasingly automated production concepts. While upstream processes ... By Jörg Dambock

Stefan Penkert (2nd from right) visiting Strecon with Martin Killmann, Christian Jepsen and Erik Lund (from left to right). © Strecon

07/04/2026 – Joint booth at “wire 2026”

Joint booth at “wire 2026”

Cooperation Strecon and I. Penkert

Two companies with proven expertise in tool quality and service life are combining their strengths! By Jörg Dambock

Shaving machine “HSDS 100” in single operation. © Kieselstein

06/04/2026 – Why surface quality determines process stability and cost-effectiveness

Why surface quality determines process stability and cost-effectiveness

Copper wire made from recycled material

The processing of recycled copper has become an integral part of the modern wire industry. Rising raw material prices, regulatory requirements for CO2 ... By Jörg Dambock

„Mega Power – Multi Purpose” straightening unit “MP 7-15 PO 3/4” for straightening various process materials within a huge straightening range. © Witels-Albert

06/04/2026 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Versatility and performance in perfection

The demands on the performance and versatile application of products are continuously increasing. Customers require components for guiding, straightening, ... By Jörg Dambock

Q8Oils looks forward to connecting with industry professionals and engaging in meaningful conversations around the future of industrial lubrication technology. © Q8Oils

06/04/2026

Lubricant specialist Q8Oils with industrial solutions

Lubricant specialist Q8Oils will showcase innovative industrial solutions at the premier wire, cable and tube trade fair in Germany. By Jörg Dambock

06/04/2026 – Heat treatment

Heat treatment

The future of heat treatment and sustainable production

LOI Thermprocess is showcasing cutting edge technologies that redefine efficiency, sustainability, and performance in tube, bar, and wire manufacturing. By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2026

In this main-trade fair issue, WIRE reports on the exhibits that 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. Trade fairs not only provide insight into new machines, technologies, materials and services, but also offer the opportunity to assess one’s own market position and identify potential new markets – in other words, orientation. This is particularly important now that many things that were once considered certain no longer are. The organiser, Messe Düsseldorf, expects more than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries to present their innovations on approximately 120,000m² of exhibition space, covering the entire industrial value chain.
With the new ‘World of Cables’, ‘wire 2026’ is adding an extra highlight: for the first time, the end product cable will take the centre stage in the special area in hall 13. Another highlight: the new ‘wire & Cable Forum’ will also be presented for the first time in hall 13.
WIRE magazine itself will be present at ‘wire 2026’ at the Netzwerkdraht joint stand in hall 9 booth C 13.