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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

26/01/2026 – 75 years of WIRE (1951 – 2026)

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 ... By Jörg Dambock

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