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Vapormatt “Profelis” automatic wet blasting machine

Designed for rapid wire and cable finishing

Vapormatt’s “Profelis” automatic wet blasting machine is purpose built for finishing wire and cable products. By Jörg Dambock

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Review of the industry - week 26/2025

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

“ DuraWrap” and “DuraFlag”

Label products for wire and cable marking

Identco – a manufacturer of high-performance labeling solutions for the power equipment, electronics, transportation, and general industrial sectors – has renamed its stock “TTL 200” series. By Jörg Dambock

Shear, chamfer, extrude, thread and optional bend from coils or bars

Flexible automation: optimising production efficiency

In today’s manufacturing landscape, flexibility and efficiency are essential. Videx Flexible-Automation connects machines from Videx and other leading vendors to create fully automatic production lines. By Jörg Dambock

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‘Overall view of a “PLR AKK” machine. © Eurobend

22/04/2025 – Pioneers in welding machine technology

Pioneers in welding machine technology

Flexible “PL AKK” series for a non-stop production

The welding lines of the PL AKK series set new standards in mesh production, since there are no downtimes and productivity is at least doubled compared ... By Jörg Dambock

22/04/2025 – Windak unveils breakthrough equipment

Windak unveils breakthrough equipment

Effortless heavy reel handling

Windak Group will introduce a new cable packaging solution simplifying the take-up reel change operation, while reducing the need for multiple operators ... By Jörg Dambock

The “ACC 12/16” auto-centering crosshead. © Maillefer

22/04/2025 – Maillefer at “Interwire 2025”

Maillefer at “Interwire 2025”

Innovation, expertise and future-ready solutions

Team Maillefer cordially invites all wire and cable professionals to visit them at “Interwire” in Atlanta. Maillefer is excited to connect with customers ... By Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk's team at “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta, GA/USA. © Lämnea Bruk

22/04/2025 – Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Experience Innovation with Lämneå Bruk at “Interwire 2025”

Wire drawing lines and fully automatic solutions for ferrous wire

Lämneå Bruk is excited to return to “Interwire 2025” in Atlanta this May, continuing their long-standing commitment to the North American wire industry. By Jörg Dambock

In their enormous Tunisian manufacturing plants located in Bizerte and Grombalia, Tunisie Cables are using a variety of technologies from Zumbach. © Zumbach

21/04/2025 – Advanced solutions from Zumbach

Advanced solutions from Zumbach

Tunisie Cables enhances insulation extrusion

Tunisie Cables, a leading manufacturer in the wire and cable industry, has significantly enhanced their production processes by integrating advanced technologies ... By Jörg Dambock

Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

21/04/2025

Yoshiharu Ikeda appointed new CEO of Primetals

Primetals Technologies today announced Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. ... By Jörg Dambock

The “TR45” is designed specifically for welding non-ferrous trapezoidal wire up to 45mm² cross-sectional area. © PWM

21/04/2025 – PWM’s innovative “TR45” cold welder

PWM’s innovative “TR45” cold welder

Cold welder for trapezoidal wire

PWM’s innovative “TR45” cold welder for trapezoidal wire will be exhibited at “Interwire” for the first time, alongside the company’s best-selling “EP500” ... 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