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A major milestone towards the vessel delivery

Monna Lisa vessel reaches the launching

Mid May Prysmian celebrates a major milestone to enhance its global market-leading Transmission business with the completion of capacity expansion of its plant in Pikkala, Finland, together with the christening of its state-of-the-art cable laying vessel, the Prysmian “Monna ... By Jörg Dambock

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services

Top Logistics Company in North America for 2025

Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, part of the supply chain solutions unit of Thyssenkrupp Materials Services has been recognised as a Top 3PL (Third Party Logistics) provider for 2025 by both Armstrong & Associates, a renowned logistics market research institute, and ... By Jörg Dambock

Niehoff technology: Flat wire drawing and annealing

Producing flat copper wire for cable shieldings

The copper shielding around the insulation layer is an important component of HV and EHV cables. It acts as a protection shield against electromagnetic radiation and is usually made of round wires. Flat wires, however, would be much more advantageous for several reasons. By Jörg Dambock

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 23/2025

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

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First Bar rolled on RSB® 370++/4 at Xinji Aosen’s new SBQ rolling mill. © Kocks

20/06/2025 – Kocks “RSB” for top precision in “SBQ” production

Kocks “RSB” for top precision in “SBQ” production

Successful first bar rolled at Xinji Aosen’s new “SBQ” rolling mill

The Chinese steel producer Xinji Aosen Steel Group Co. Ltd. has successfully rolled the first bar on its newly commissioned Kocks Reducing and Sizing ... By Jörg Dambock

19/06/2025 – Inspection and measuring systems

Inspection and measuring systems

Reliable quality control along the entire CV line

HV and EHV cables place the highest demands on their function and their production. As submarine and underground cables, they ensure that electricity ... By Jörg Dambock

Alleima is a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions for industrial heating © Alleima

18/06/2025 – Support growing medical market

Support growing medical market

Alleima strengthens its presence in Asia

To meet the growing demand, Alleima, a trusted partner of leading medical device manufacturers, will establish a production footprint for its medical ... By Jörg Dambock

17/06/2025 – “AL60” for fully automated reel handling

“AL60” for fully automated reel handling

Windak launches new “Auto Loader”

Windak Group proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation — the Auto Loader “AL60” automatic reel handling system. By Jörg Dambock

Layout of the new line configuration for FO cable. © Maillefer

13/06/2025 – “OEL 42” – FO line for drop cable

“OEL 42” – FO line for drop cable

New in fiber optics

This line configuration expands the fiber optic portfolio for indoor cable applications. It has well-proven technology and innovative features. By Jörg Dambock

The automotive sector utilizes Duplex 2205 in suspension systems, braking components, and other high-stress parts. © Suzuki Garpyhttan

02/06/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 22/2025

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

BSC achieves substantial improvements after an EAF upgrade by Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

26/05/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 21/2025

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

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors for readers and visitors in the run-up of the fair.
Over 350 companies will be presenting 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. Hosted biennially, the “Interwire 2025” will be staged in Hall A of the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA/USA. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations are on the programme. WAI announces a special conference programme for the “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF), May 12-15, at the GWCC. The GCCF is WAI’s fourth forum for copper and aluminum continuous casting, in conjunction with “Interwire”.
We wish you an enjoyable read of this second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team