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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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The “SNA” series has been designed for the production of high-precision one- or multi-turn rings from profiled material. © Wafios

23/04/2025 – Wave spring and ring coiling machines “SNA” series

Wave spring and ring coiling machines “SNA” series

Parts with different geometries on one machine

Machines for the production of wave springs and rings – the SNA series from Wafios offers high output rates with the highest quality and thus sets standards ... By Jörg Dambock

Extruder group for high-precision foaming of fluoropolymers and polyolefines. © Rosendahl Nextrom

22/04/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 16/2025

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

The unique Vapormatt Profelis automatic wet blasting machine is designed to rapidly clean and finish wire, cable and continuous products in-line with existing production. © Vapormatt

22/04/2025 – Surface treatment / cleaning

Surface treatment / cleaning

Patented micro gun wire cleaning

The cleanliness of wires and continuous products is essential requirement for smooth and reliable performance in downstream processes such as drawing, ... By Jörg Dambock

‘Overall view of a “PLR AKK” machine. © Eurobend

22/04/2025 – Pioneers in welding machine technology

Pioneers in welding machine technology

Flexible “PL AKK” series for a non-stop production

The welding lines of the PL AKK series set new standards in mesh production, since there are no downtimes and productivity is at least doubled compared ... By Jörg Dambock

22/04/2025 – Windak unveils breakthrough equipment

Windak unveils breakthrough equipment

Effortless heavy reel handling

Windak Group will introduce a new cable packaging solution simplifying the take-up reel change operation, while reducing the need for multiple operators ... By Jörg Dambock

The “ACC 12/16” auto-centering crosshead. © Maillefer

22/04/2025 – Maillefer at “Interwire 2025”

Maillefer at “Interwire 2025”

Innovation, expertise and future-ready solutions

Team Maillefer cordially invites all wire and cable professionals to visit them at “Interwire” in Atlanta. Maillefer is excited to connect with customers ... By Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk's team at “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta, GA/USA. © Lämnea Bruk

22/04/2025 – Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Wire drawing lines and fully automatic solutions for ferrous wire

Lämneå Bruk is excited to return to “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta this May, continuing their long-standing commitment to the North American wire industry. 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