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Appointment of President and CEO

Andy Zinner succeeds Robert Wild

Niehoff Endex North America, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Zinner as President and CEO with effect from April 1, 2026. By Jörg Dambock

“FC Mold X” provides “CSP Nexus” with adaptive mold flow control

ABB and SMS sign a cooperation agreement

ABB AB Sweden and SMS Group GmbH have agreed to work in partnership to jointly market and further develop “FC Mold X” (Flow Control Mold X), an electromagnetic flow-control system for thin and medium slab continuous casting. By Jörg Dambock

OMV and XRG complete transactions to create “Borouge International”

Boosting global chemicals leadership

OMV Aktiengesellschaft (“OMV”) and XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, announced the successful formation of Borouge Group International AG, to operate under the brand name “Borouge International”. It is the world’s leading pure-play polyolefins company and fourth-largest ... By Jörg Dambock

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Top 5 of the Week – 19/2026

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

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02/04/2026 – A long-term vision for spring manufacturing

A long-term vision for spring manufacturing

Coiling the future

At BB Spring Technology, “Coiling the Future” means designing and building machines that are made to perform, not only today, but for years to come. BB ... By Jörg Dambock

The “DT (6+1)” incorporates a two-wheel capstan drive with belt and gearbox transmission to reliably pull the strand through the production line. © Eurodraw

02/04/2026 – Stranding

Stranding

New standard in high-speed double twist stranding

At the heart of modern steel wire and cable manufacturing lies an ever-present challenge: how to marry production efficiency with uncompromised strand ... By Jörg Dambock

02/04/2026 – Cable production / extrusion

Cable production / extrusion

Experience the future of cable manufacturing

Something new is taking shape in cable manufacturing – and you’ll find it at “wire” Düsseldorf this spring. Where technology meets excellence, Maillefer ... By Jörg Dambock

Copper scrap marks the starting point of circular metallurgy, serving as a valuable secondary raw material that enables environmentally friendly copper production while conserving natural resources. © Montanwerke Brixlegg

01/04/2026 – How circular metals support decarbonization

How circular metals support decarbonization

Sustainable copper for wire applications

Copper is indispensable for wire and cable applications. As companies across the supply chain pursue increasingly ambitious sustainability targets, the ... Steffen Rieger

“ROEX” extruder for high precision and speed. © Rosendahl Nextrom

01/04/2026 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Where machines, processes, and people connect

At “wire 2026”, technology provider Rosendahl Nextrom will showcase intelligent, automated solutions designed to address real-world challenges and boost ... By Jörg Dambock

The Troester team at “wire” Düsseldorf: The specialists from Troester and X-Compound look forward to welcoming you at their booth and to discussing your individual requirements. © Troester

01/04/2026

Complete extrusion systems and compounding solutions

The Troester Group is a globally leading supplier of complete extrusion systems and compounding solutions for the cable industry. With its proven technology ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-13 Copyright Freudenberg — Freudenberg cable tapes. © Freudenberg

31/03/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

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Top 5 of the Week – 13/2026

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

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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.