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Review of the industry - week 30/2025

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

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

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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At high speed into production: The “BM 43 HS” increases the output achieved by up to 40%. © Wafios

08/04/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 14/2025

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

Display screen of “Minimac” with defect shown. © Magnetic Analysis

08/04/2025 – Magnetic Analysis: reliable nondestructive testing

Magnetic Analysis: reliable nondestructive testing

Detecting welds in the wire industry

Quality control is the backbone of the wire industry, where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Defects like butt welds in insulated conductor ... By Jörg Dambock

The “BQ 10” transfer bending machine. © Wafios

07/04/2025 – Discover the latest innovations and developments for the future

Discover the latest innovations and developments for the future

The Wafios Innovation Days

The latest innovations, an exciting exchange with experts and a broad supporting program: the Wafios “Innovation Days” at the company headquarters in Reutlingen ... By Jörg Dambock

The new facility is housed in a modern commercial building with an attached warehouse in Santiago de Querétaro, commonly known as Querétaro. © Niehoff

07/04/2025 – Two technology leaders strengthen their presence in Mexico

Two technology leaders strengthen their presence in Mexico

Niehoff and Rosendahl cooperate in Mexico

Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and Rosendahl Nextrom, two leading manufacturers of machinery for the international wire & cable industry, have started to run ... By Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk pushes against gender stereotypes by creating an equal work environment. © Lämnea Bruk

04/04/2025 – Breaking the glass ceiling

Breaking the glass ceiling

Women in the wire industry

Traditionally, the wire drawing industry has been a “men’s world,” rooted in engineering-heavy manufacturing and a culture defined by masculine dominance. ... Ann Kathrin Hassenburs

Trade fair visitors in the economically booming kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Riyadh International Exhibitions Centre. © AGEX

03/04/2025 – Messe Düsseldorf trade fairs in Riyadh from 5 to 7 May 2025

Messe Düsseldorf trade fairs in Riyadh from 5 to 7 May 2025

“Metalflow Alliance“ goes Saudi Arabia

Under the global umbrella brand “Metalflow Alliance” the seven Düsseldorf trade fairs “wire”, “Tube”, “Valve World Expo” and “GMTN” will be presenting ... By Jörg Dambock

02/04/2025 – “MELC” straightening machines

“MELC” straightening machines

Rotor straightening system with hyperbolic rollers

Eurobend, inventor of the ‘rotor’ straightening principle which offers unique straightening quality with unmatched cutting lengths accuracies, is the only ... 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