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On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 28/2025

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

Tata Steel orders pickle line scope from Clecim and ABB consortium

New advanced pickle line at Port Talbot Steelworks

ABB has won a Tata Steel order as part of a consortium with steel processing lines and rolling mills supplier Clecim, to provide automation, electrification and digital technology on the new advanced pickle line at Port Talbot Steelworks in the UK. By Jörg Dambock

Acquisition

Metso divests its ferrous business to SMS Group

Metso has signed an agreement to sell its Ferrous business to SMS Group, a global company providing technology and services in plant construction and mechanical engineering for the metals industry. By Jörg Dambock

Delta Tecnic increases flexibility in the manufacture of medium voltage cables

Tracking effect protection masterbatch

Global electrification demands more efficient and adaptable distribution networks. In this constantly evolving scenario, Delta Tecnic, a company specialized in the manufacture of masterbatches for the plastics and cable industry, is making a difference with its range of ... By Jörg Dambock

Current contents

Copper electorefining technology. © Metso

14/07/2025 – Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology

Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology

Production of high-purity copper cathodes

Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes. ... By Jörg Dambock

This milestone marks the first use of “Twaron” with circular content in a high-performance race tire. © Teijin

11/07/2025

“Twaron” by Teijin Aramid powers new Bridgestone’s solar car tire

“Twaron” with circular content, developed by Teijin Aramid, will help power one of the world’s most advanced solar cars in one of the toughest proving ... By Jörg Dambock

Hot coil on the Morgan Stelmor Cooling Conveyor from Primetals Technologies at Jiangsu Shagang’s line No.3. © Primetals

09/07/2025 – Wire rod outlet upgrade

Wire rod outlet upgrade

Primetals receives FAC from Jiangsu Shagang

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from Jiangsu Shagang for the successful upgrade of the wire rod outlet and ... By Jörg Dambock

Unison has launched a new machine. © Unison

08/07/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 27/2025

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

RP8 – For FAR blind rivets with micro-adjustable feed. © TLM

07/07/2025 – Thread rolling

Thread rolling

Built to last, modular, and upgradable

The precision in constructing the machine head of TLM thread rollers – where all mounting surfaces are ground, along with the sliding components – combined ... By Jörg Dambock

Two standout products from Amada's Laser Marking lineup are the Laser Marking Workstation (WL-100A) and the Fiber Laser Marker (LM-F100A). © Amada Weld Tech

04/07/2025 – Innovative technology redefines manufacturing standards for speed, cleanliness, and versatility.

Innovative technology redefines manufacturing standards for speed, cleanliness, and versatility.

Amada highlights laser marking capabilities

Amada Weld Tech highlights its Laser Marking solutions for fast and clean permanent marking of metal surfaces during manufacturing. Laser Marking utilizes ... By Jörg Dambock

“Alleima TD”, an innovative solution for heat treatment industry. © Alleima

02/07/2025 – Materials

Materials

High-temperature alloy for aerospace and automotive

Alleima is proud to announce, “Alleima TD”, an innovative solution for the heat treatment industry with a need for reliable high temperature materials. ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, the “Interwire” trade fair, organized by the Wire Association International (WAI) took place at the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta/USA. In the latest WIRE issue, we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors. Over 350 companies presented 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. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations were on the programme as well as a special conference programme for the “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF). We wish you an enjoyable read of our second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team