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Review of the industry - week 12/2025

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

Safety concept for manual product guidance

Portal payoff with remaining length operation mode

Kurre Systems, a German company renowned for its custom solutions in mechanical engineering for the cable and wire industry, is enhancing its portal payoff with a new "remaining length" operation mode. This innovation significantly improves both safety and tool-free machine ... By Jörg Dambock

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WIRE 1/2025 March

This March-issue of WIRE is marked by a multitude of new product introductions. AIM Inc. from the USA is introducing its new ‘AFCe-3Dx’ line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. By Jörg Dambock

Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

A leap towards unmatched efficiency and quality

Nexans, a global leader in cable manufacturing, faced significant challenges with irregularities in their network cable extrusion process at their state-of-the-art facility in Tuzla/Türkiye, leading to increased production losses and material waste. By Jörg Dambock

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The new Wafios Executive Board (l–r): Jörg Eisele, Dr.-Ing. Uwe-Peter Weigmann and Martin Mayer. © Wafios

17/01/2025 – Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining the Executive Board

Martin Holder is retiring and Jörg Eisele and Martin Mayer are joining the Executive Board

A change to the Wafios Executive Board

The start of 2025 is accompanied by a change to the Executive Board. After 51 years at Wafios, Martin Holder is saying goodbye and starting his retirement. ... By Jörg Dambock

Mukran Port in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in provides an ideal setting for Outokumpu’s brown-field investment project with excellent logistical connections both to Finland and central Europe. © Fährhafen Sassnitz

16/01/2025 – The company has decided to invest 40 million euros

The company has decided to invest 40 million euros

Outokumpu invests in a biocarbon plant in Germany

Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, is constantly looking for ways to further reduce climate impact throughout its value chain. ... By Jörg Dambock

The “11SMn30+BX” represents another step towards a low-carbon steel industry. © Swiss Steel Group

15/01/2025 – Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Swiss Steel Group launches lead-free machinable steel “11SMn30+BX”

Machinable steels, such as the newly launched “11SMn30+BX“, are known for their exceptional suitability for the efficient and precise manufacturing of ... By Jörg Dambock

Eric Bieberich to lead The Wire Association International in 2025. © WAI

14/01/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 2/2025

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

Dirk Schulte, the new Chief Human Resources Officer and Labor Director of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG. © Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe

14/01/2025 – Management change

Management change

Dirk Schulte becomes new Chief Human Resources Officer at Thyssenkrupp Steel

In an extraordinary meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG appointed Dirk Schulte (59) as the new Chief Human Resources Officer ... By Jörg Dambock

From launching the solution in May 2022 to December 2024, the total emission reduction of “Circle Green” used is 50,400t. © Outokumpu

13/01/2025 – Several companies in Europe and Asia have reduced more than 50,000t of carbon emissions

Several companies in Europe and Asia have reduced more than 50,000t of carbon emissions

Outokumpu to extend the offering of “Circle Green” early 2025

Outokumpu launched its spearhead solution, Outokumpu “Circle Green”, to the market two years ago. Today, more than 30 leading companies from various industry ... By Jörg Dambock

10/01/2025 – Tramev continues to grow and innovate

Tramev continues to grow and innovate

New shear for the removal of welding burrs

Despite a challenging 2024 for the European industry, Tramev continues to grow and innovate. By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2025

This March-issue of WIRE is marked by a multitude of new product introductions. AIM from the USA is introducing its new ‘AFCe-3Dx’ line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. Wire bending machines from Wafios such as the ‘BM 43 HS’ offer flexible bending solutions. The ‘BM 12’ bolt-making machine is the most powerful of all machines ever built by Amba. Carlo Salvi recently introduced the ‘CS 663 LF’, a upgrade to its ‘CS 663’ model. An automated feeding system from Simco effectively reducing spring tangling and improving loading accuracy. Pyromaitre’s new ‘P106-Basic’ oven is designed for small springs. For the production of ‘Twinax’ cables, Rosendahl Nextrom has just the right extrusions available. Kurre is enhancing its portal payoff with a new ‘Remaining length’ operation mode. Zumbach helped cable manufacturer Nexans with appropriate solutions. Videx now offers operator-free lines to produce hi-tensile U-bolts from coils and bars. We wish you an enjoyable read! Your WIRE team