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Windak becomes part of Rosendahl Nextrom

Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH has acquired the Estonian Windak Group, a specialist in automated coiling, packaging and logistics solutions. As a result of the transaction, Windak becomes part of the Rosendahl Nextrom Group, a member of the Austrian-based Knill Group. By Jörg Dambock

“Midrex” plant outputs 2.43 mio t in first year of operation

Tosyali Algérie sets new world DRI production record in 2025

Tosyali Algérie has established a new world record for direct reduced iron (DRI) produced in one year using a single direct reduction module. In 2025, Tosyali Algérie’s module 2 achieved an output of 2.43 mio t, representing an exceptional achievement and setting a new ... By Jörg Dambock

75 years of WIRE (1951 – 2026)

Celebrate with us!

This year, the English-language trade magazine WIRE can look back on 75 years of history. The first issue of WIRE was published in 1951 by Prost+Meiner publishing house in Coburg. This marked the beginning of a tradition that continues to this day at Meisenbach publishing ... By Jörg Dambock

Highly innovative system enables single-operator control of multiple plant sections

Primetals receives ‘Best of Industry’ award for its Central Operation Cockpit solution

On January 22, 2026, Primetals Technologies was honored with the ‘Best of Industry’ award, presented by leading German industry media at an event in Würzburg, Germany. Winners in each category were chosen entirely by the market, with more than 25,000 votes cast. Primetals ... By Jörg Dambock

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Ahmedabad Production (Sanand Workshop), Gujarat, India. A strategic facility that strengthens the global supply chain, enhances our manufacturing capability and fulfill our commitments towards being a first class supplier. © SMS Group

28/01/2026 – SMS opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad (Sanand), India

SMS opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad (Sanand), India

Strengthening presence in growth market

With a grand opening ceremony on January 21, 2026, SMS group took a significant step forward in its international expansion strategy. This state-of-the-art ... By Jörg Dambock

Maximilian Fiedler is the new Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific. © Schaeffler

27/01/2026 – Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler

Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler

New Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific

Schaeffler announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional CEO Asia/Pacific, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he is also part ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-4 Copyright WAI — The online platform offers on-demand access to both ferrous and non-ferrous courses delivered by industry experts. © WAI

26/01/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 4/2026

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

A key annual event for South China's manufacturing sector, the fair's 2026 edition will expand its robotics coverage. © Mesago

23/01/2026 – “Guangzhou Industrial Technology 2026” to return in March

“Guangzhou Industrial Technology 2026” to return in March

Expanded focus on robotics

“Guangzhou Industrial Technology” will return to Area B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex from 4 – 6 March 2026. By Jörg Dambock

SMS group speeds up decarbonization of steel production and takes over selected ferrous technologies from Metso. © SMS Group

22/01/2026 – SMS speeds up decarbonization through integration of Metso’s ferrous technologies

SMS speeds up decarbonization through integration of Metso’s ferrous technologies

Acquisition completed

With the acquisition of sintering and travelling grate and straight grate pelletising business units, SMS group completes its range of solutions for sustainable ... By Jörg Dambock

New electrode arms from Primetals boost power output and reduce energy consumption at Tonghua Iron and Steel. © Primetals

21/01/2026 – Downtime minimized compared to conventional electrode arm installation

Downtime minimized compared to conventional electrode arm installation

Tonggang optimizes ladle furnace performance

Primetals Technologies has recently completed a ladle furnace upgrade at Tonghua Iron and Steel (Tonggang) in Jilin Province, China. By Jörg Dambock

The online platform offers on-demand access to both ferrous and non-ferrous courses delivered by industry experts. © WAI

20/01/2026 – Evolving needs of today’s wire and cable manufacturing workforce

Evolving needs of today’s wire and cable manufacturing workforce

The WAI Education Center expands online video training courses

The Wire Association International Inc. (WAI) announces the expansion of its professional development video training courses. By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 04/2025

“Cable & Wire Fair 2025” and more ... – read in our new issue with focus on “Cable+Ropes” about materials, production, handling systems, process control, and quality management. Many of the companies featured in this issue will also be exhibiting at the “Cable & Wire Fair” in New Delhi, India. Several Indian manufacturers also presents their products in this issue of WIRE. In the field of cable production, we present several stranders and look at fast rewinding in addition to extrusion. The marking of cables and optical fibres is also covered in the report. There is a contribution from Austria on wire coating and hairpins for electric motor construction. In line with the focus topic, we also present a new wire rope. WIRE also reports on the “International Congress of Spring Industry” in Versailles, France, on a new sorting device for springs and a system for ensuring the quality of industrial springs.