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Delta Tecnic takes its Masterbatch to another level

Color homogeneity of cables with half the dosing rate

In the cable industry, the rule usually dictates that the dosage of masterbatch in plastic insulation is kept at around 2%. However, Delta Tecnic has managed to reduce this amount by half without compromising quality, enabling manufacturers to cut costs by up to 30% and ... By Jörg Dambock

Increase in production capacities for billets and blooms

Izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi uses “Concast” continuous caster

Izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.S (IDC), a manufacturer of reinforcing steel and profiles, has expanded its steelworks with a SMS “Concast” seven-strand continuous caster at its plant in Aliasa, Izmir, Türkiye. By Jörg Dambock

Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology

Production of high-purity copper cathodes

Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes. By Jörg Dambock

Final acceptance certificate

Primetals elevates Outokumpu’s meltshop and caster performance

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from Outokumpu Stainless USA for the successful upgrade of process optimization systems at its Calvert, Alabama facility. By Jörg Dambock

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Comparable eight-strand high-speed billet caster to the one operating at Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC. © SMS Group

25/07/2025 – Order from Jindal Shadeed Iron+Steel LLC in Oman

Order from Jindal Shadeed Iron+Steel LLC in Oman

Modernization and expansion of eight-strand Concast billet caster

Jindal Shadeed Iron+Steel LLC, a manufacturer of reinforcing steel grades, is strategically upgrading its eight-strand Concast continuous caster at its ... By Jörg Dambock

Valk Welding's “Welding Wire Service Centre” serves as a connecting link. © Valk Welding

24/07/2025 – Services and logistical support

Services and logistical support

Welding wire service centre

Valk Welding is proud to announce the name of its welding wire department: the “Welding Wire Service Centre”. This name change emphasises the company's ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-29 Copyright Primetals.jpg — The agreement for the new “MIDREX” HBI plant was signed by Friedemann Plaul, Senior Vice President Iron- and Steelmaking, Andreas Viehboeck, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Business Unit Upstream, both with Primetals Technologies, and YM Tunku Dato Yacoob Khyra, Executive Group Chairman, and Uwe Ahrens, CTO, both with Khyra-Melewar Group. © Primetals

21/07/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 29/2025

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

Duo for quality assurance in rolling mills: 4D EAGLE S in sizes 50 and 120 © Kocks

17/07/2025 – Measuring device cooperation between Kocks and LAP

Measuring device cooperation between Kocks and LAP

Kocks and LAP expand the “4D Eagle S” portfolio

A year after the successful market launch of the joint measuring systems known as “4D Eagle S”, LAP Measurement Technology GmbH and Kocks Measure+Inspect ... By Jörg Dambock

The agreement for the new “MIDREX” HBI plant was signed by Friedemann Plaul, Senior Vice President Iron- and Steelmaking, Andreas Viehboeck, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Business Unit Upstream, both with Primetals Technologies, and YM Tunku Dato Yacoob Khyra, Executive Group Chairman, and Uwe Ahrens, CTO, both with Khyra-Melewar Group. © Primetals

16/07/2025 – Maegma Minerals partners with Primetals

Maegma Minerals partners with Primetals

Midrex flex plant

Maegma Minerals signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Primetals Technologies to establish a “Midrex” flex plant with a capacity of 2.0 million ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-28 Copyright TLM.jpg — RP6 – For oiled parts and heavy-headed components at STABO Verbindungstechnick, a PennEngineering Company. © TLM

14/07/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 28/2025

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

This milestone marks the first use of “Twaron” with circular content in a high-performance race tire. © Teijin

11/07/2025 – First use of “Twaron” in a high-performance race tire

First use of “Twaron” in a high-performance race tire

“Twaron” powers new Bridgestone’s solar car tire

“Twaron” with circular content, developed by Teijin Aramid, will help to power one of the world’s most advanced solar cars in one of the toughest proving ... 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