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At „wire India“ Teknor Apex showcased a new portfolio of products

New “Fireguard“ PVC compounds

The new “Fireguard“ PVC compounds from Teknor Apex are a cost-effective performance alternative to Fluoropolymers. By Jörg Dambock

New era for maintaining constant tension in stranding processes

Control of wire tension

The monitoring or control of wire tension is of vital importance for manufacturers, and is especially true when it comes to offering the consistently high ... By Jörg Dambock

Organizers have decided to postpone to next year

Postponement of the 10th “wire China 2022”

In view of the stricter pandemic control measures in Nanjing and other provinces in China, the organizers have decided to postpone wire China 2022, scheduled ... By Jörg Dambock

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 48/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Reports“. By Daniel Keienburg

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Alloy Wire International has promoted Tom Mander to the role after being with the company for more than 17 years. © AWI

20/10/2022 – Alloy Wire International promoted Tom Mander

Alloy Wire International promoted Tom Mander

New Managing Director sets out ambitious growth plans

One of UK’s manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has named a new Managing Director as it looks to build on a record twelve months. By Jörg Dambock

The site will be North America’s most modern and efficient silicon metal plant, a greenfield development for Sinova Global to deliver on the promise of a sustainable energy future. © Tenova

19/10/2022 – Sinova Global held a ground-breaking ceremony on October 17

Sinova Global held a ground-breaking ceremony on October 17

Tenova to build Sinova Global’s new silicon metal plant

Tenova, developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, was awarded a contract by Sinova Global, the North ... By Jörg Dambock

“We hope that politicians will take an active role in stabilizing the energy market environment,” says Martti Sassi, President, business area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

18/10/2022 – Restart delay at least until the end of the first quarter of 2023

Restart delay at least until the end of the first quarter of 2023

Outokumpu plans to continue to restrict its ferrochrome production

The price of electricity remains exceptionally high and the situation on the energy market has not eased since Outokumpu announced on September 6 its decision ... By Jörg Dambock

The Troster Group warmly welcomes visitors to discuss their requirements and to learn about new developments in CV technology and market developments. © Troester

17/10/2022 – Troester Group exhibits at “wire China 2022”

Troester Group exhibits at “wire China 2022”

Complete extrusion systems for the cable industry

In China Troester is represented by its subsidiary Troester Machinery Shanghai (TMS), which is responsible for the sales and after sales service and production ... By Jörg Dambock

ZTT relies on the “X-Ray 8700 NXT” from Sikora for the final quality control in its submarine cable production line. © Sikora

17/10/2022 – ZTT relies on Sikora's “X-Ray 8700 NXT” for efficient quality control

ZTT relies on Sikora's “X-Ray 8700 NXT” for efficient quality control

Final quality assurance of submarine cables

The Chinese manufacturer ZTT relies on Sikora's measuring and control devices of the “X-Ray 8000” product family for quality control in its CV line. By Jörg Dambock

(l-r) Steve Gencarella, Michelle Nichols and David DiNuccio will be representing AWI at „Spring World“. © Alloy Wire International

17/10/2022 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 41/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. By Daniel Keienburg

Condat is already present in China with a local production unit in Shanghai. © Condat

17/10/2022 – Condat expanding with a new plant in China

Condat expanding with a new plant in China

Eco-designed lubricants with awesome service

Condat’s lubricants range is recognised as a world reference in the wire drawing industry and offers the widest choice of soaps, surface treatment products, ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 04/2022

The current issue 4/2022 contains a report on the ‘NE Drahtforum’ in Nuremberg, a non-ferrous wire conference. Further WIRE introduced a new development in hairpin production. Several articles are devoted to exhibitors at the ‘K’ plastics fair in Düsseldorf. An extruder manufacturer reports on digital servicing and maintenance, while several other articles highlight innovations in quality assurance and marks. Researchers from Karlsruhe are working on automating the production of cable harnesses. Quality assurance in stranding is the subject of an article by Swiss company FMS. And a contribution from Spain looks at how to identify faults in wire production using artificial intelligence.