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Worldstainless board elects new chairman

The Board of the world stainless association has elected new office bearers during the 30th Annual Conference and Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bernardo Velázquez Herreros, CEO of the Acerinox Group has been elected as the new Chairman of the association. 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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Top 5 of the Week – 21/2026

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

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

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„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

e-galv electrolytic galvanizing line, multi-core © Staku

05/04/2026 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Surface pre-treatment and finishing

For decades, Staku-Anlagenbau has been developing electroplating processes for the pre-treatment and refinement of metallic semi-finished products in the ... By Jörg Dambock

05/04/2026 – Customer-focused innovation

Customer-focused innovation

The power of listening

Suzuki Garphyttan has taken several steps to strengthen the position as an active and leading partner in a changing market. Innovation, flexibility and ... By Jörg Dambock

View in the pickling line. © Volme-Draht

05/04/2026 – Designed for demanding forming applications

Designed for demanding forming applications

Cold-heading and cold extrusion wire

Volme-Draht is a specialised producer of cold-heading and cold extrusion wire designed for demanding forming applications. The company focusses on high ... By Jörg Dambock

Large double twist stranders, up to 2,500mm. © Setic

04/04/2026 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Powering a changing world

Setic and Pourtier confirm their participation at “wire 2026”, the essential meeting point for the wire and cable industry. This edition marks a major ... 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.