The “wire” trade fair will take place together with the “Tube” from 13 to 17 April in Düsseldorf/Germany. Our complete coverage with all relevant trade fair news from the industry can be found bundled here on our “wire 2026” special page.
Photo: Messe Düsseldorf
From 3 to 7 April 2028, “wire” and “Tube” are ready to continue their story in Düsseldorf. © Messe Düsseldorf/C.Tillmann
The fair team of Lämnea Bruk. © Lämnea
Exhibited at “wire” Düsseldorf: “Fluor Extruder 30-27D”. © Kurre
At the “wire” show Wafios Umformtechnik will present the completely redesigned “SMR” forming center for the first time. © Wafios Umformtechnik
Technological world first for the wire industry. © Traxit/Klüber Lubrication
Spool take-up frame. © M+E
Press stations 1 and 2 (preforming/final forming) process blanks at temperatures exceeding 1,900°F. © Aachener Maschinenbau
Lake Cable using Sikora’s “Centerview 8000“. © Sikora
The patent-pending transfer system transports straightened and cut-off, round or flat wire rods from the infeed, straightening and cutting-off station to the processing stations. © Wafios
Stefan Penkert (2nd from right) visiting Strecon with Martin Killmann, Christian Jepsen and Erik Lund (from left to right). © Strecon
“PLT B Ladder” machine with fully automatic bundling station. © Eurobend
Round wire on a spool pay-off at the inlet side of a Fuhr cold rolling mill. © Fuhr
Q8Oils looks forward to connecting with industry professionals and engaging in meaningful conversations around the future of industrial lubrication technology. © Q8Oils
Experience the future of heat treatment and sustainable production with Tenova LOI Thermprocess and Tenova Italimpianti . © LOI Thermprocess
Shaving machine “HSDS 100” in single operation. © Kieselstein
„Mega Power – Multi Purpose” straightening unit “MP 7-15 PO 3/4” for straightening various process materials within a huge straightening range. © Witels-Albert
View in the pickling line. © Volme-Draht
e-galv electrolytic galvanizing line, multi-core © Staku
Profil wires. © Suzuki Garphyttan
Product portfolio – ranging from high-precision drawn wire and precision ground bar steel to cold-rolled and heat-treated strip steel. © Stahlrump
Extruders with torque motor. © MTT
Large double twist stranders, up to 2,500mm. © Setic
The members of AWCMA during a plant visit in Austria. © AWCMA
Sirio Wire will also display the newest solutions for batch pickling-phosphating line of rod wire. © Sirio Wire
The “ETC-1/HF”, an efficient tungsten carbide die grinding and polishing equipment for a work range of 0.70mm to 20mm. © Eder
“QC” offline measuring device. © Zumbach
Extrusion head. © Maillefer
© BB Spring
The “DT (6+1)” incorporates a two-wheel capstan drive with belt and gearbox transmission to reliably pull the strand through the production line. © Eurodraw
The Troester team at “wire” Düsseldorf: The specialists from Troester and X-Compound look forward to welcoming you at their booth and to discussing your individual requirements. © Troester
“ROEX” extruder for high precision and speed. © Rosendahl Nextrom
Boxy’s products are a reliable and durable backbone for the entire wire and cable production supply chain. © Boxy
9-in-1 single flame propagation test systems according to IEC, UL and ISO standards. © SIF
Hexpol will showcase latest developments mainly from their specific cable compounding sites. © Hexpol
Pan Chemicals supports customers at every stage of production with a comprehensive range of high-performance solutions. © Pan Chemicals
The “Multi-FMU 32” ensures highest outputs on a second-by-second basis. © Wafios
Pentre Group is a supplier of drums, reels and ancillary equipment to markets worldwide. © Pentre
Multi Coiler “MC 260” – 3-in-1 automated coiling with packing versatility. © Windak
Rear centering system. © Erocarb
Recent £1.1m investment in an additional unit – just a few yards from their manufacturing facility in the West Midlands. © Alloy Wire International
Individually configurable Straight-line drawing machine with 4 drafts Type 16/4 for maximum dimensional accuracy and reproducible quality. © VWP Maschinenbau- und Service
Spooling line. © Gürfil
Madem Group has forests, sawmill and manufacturing plants in Brazil, Spain, Bahrain, USA , Mexico and Colombia . © Madem
LDS with WSR in action during high-precision wire inspection. © Cersa MCI
The IWMA stand, located in Hall 11, Stand D22, will serve as a central meeting point throughout the week. © IWMA
AEI rigid stranding machine “RPTE”. © AEI
Intermittent ribbon bonding line. © Medek+Schörner
Precision winding equipment. © Roblon
“Rigid Edge” pneumatic tension control on a rigid strander. © Pioneer
“Helicord” technology for surface processing of wire and cable, such as welding wire finishing or removal of misprints from cable. © Boockmann
Wet lubricants for the ferrous, non-ferrous and alloy wire and tube industries. © Richards Apex
The digital factory with the MES Software “EMC”. © IT Engineering
Floating pintle. © Windak
“Vicafil TCU” copper wire drawing oils. © Condat
Freudenberg cable tapes. © Freudenberg
© Isend
Witechs prepares for a major product launch at “wire” in Düsseldorf. © Witechs
Precision in every meter: The Künne Group as a driving force in the modern wire industry. © Künne
Niehoff’s completety automized “NPS” double spooler type “SV 403 D”. © Niehoff
The team of Ajex+Turner Wire Technologies. © Ajex+Turner
A particular highlight will be the self-cleaning “PC 1500” dosing unit. © Woywod
DEM spring wire induction quenching and tempering (Q+T) lines set a new benchmark in spring wire manufacturing. © DEM
During “wire 2026”, the “Minimac II” will be demonstrated, testing a wire standard similar in diameter for medical wire. © Magnetic Analysis
“Condorlube DF 30”. A next-generation, non-reactive, water-based lubricant polymer. © Condoroil
Manentimacchine presents a high-efficiency integration between “HTC” spring making machinery and “HSI” peripheral systems. © Manenti
“Magneto Hydro Dynamic” (MHD) rod galvanizing line designed for 5.5mm and 6.0mm steel rod, operating at speeds of 60–200 m/min. © Mathiasen
This new production line can reduce carbon emissions by 50% to 80%. © Anbao
Coldwelder type “KSC 500”. © Strecker
Fig. 1: Pioneer digital VR processing module. © Pioneer
The future of cable and PVC for technical applications is being built clearly beyond mere regulatory compliance. © Delta Tecnic
R+D pilot line – processed bars with tighter dimensional tolerances, and improved sustainability. © BHH Mikrohuta
Vikas Spool specialises in manufacturing plastic and steel reels for the wire and cable industry, © Vikas
AIM’s proven model made in the USA has been in place for more than twenty years. © AIM
Joint-assisted cutting for high-strength heavy springs. © Simco
The focus of the trade fair presentation is on the IM-ECO – a compact, highly flexible welding system for mesh up to 3,400 mm wide and wire diameters from 3.0 mm to 8.0 mm. © EVG
Providing guidance: “wire 2026” main trade fair issue. © Meisenbach
Real-time measuring values are displayed on the “Ecocontrol 6000”. © Sikora
The CNC transfer spring machine “Multi-FMU 32” celebrates its international premiere at the “wire 2026” in Düsseldorf. © Wafios
By opening the transfer fingers over the punch diameter, the ‘Fly-Over-Punch’ concept allows the sideways movement to start immediately while the punch is still in its most forward position. © Nedschroef
Multi-wire drawing machines from Schlatter are designed for the efficient processing of wires with small to medium diameters and low to medium carbon content. © Schlatter
After the Retrofit: The fully modernized basket stranding machine, including a new control system. © Kurre Systems
Traxit Klüber Lubrication is among the world’s leading manufacturers of lubricants for iron and steel wire drawing. © Klüber Lubrication
Installation layout – floor pace demand of a “AKK” machine in comparison with conventional systems. © Eurobend
Guide roller “IR 50 D” with individually adjustable, cylindrical guide rollers. © Witels-Albert
A thread roller for hardened fasteners with a computerised-match (can be see in operation at wire 2026). © Videx
Ultra fine wire strand. © Elschukom
Example of a welded mesh produced by Ideal, illustrating the company’s expertise in resistance welding technology and high-quality wire processing solutions. © Ideal-Werk
Mega Metal produces silver plated copper wire with diameters down to 0.05 mm using advanced manufacturing technologies to meet their customers’ specific requirements. © Mega Metal
More than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries will present technologies, machines, materials and end products on around 120,000sqm of exhibition space. © Meisenbach/Jörg Dambock
Carole Cole and Steve Mepsted with the PWM team. © PWM
“wire Düsseldorf 2026” will provide an important platform for IWMA members to connect, showcase expertise and engage with the global wire and cable industry. © IWMA
The VEM line handles cold drawn, hot-rolled (scaled) and ribbed bars. © Videx