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On our own account - WIRE

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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Portal payoff with „Remaining length“ operation mode. © Kurre Systems

14/03/2025 – Safety concept for manual product guidance

Safety concept for manual product guidance

Portal payoff with remaining length operation mode

Kurre Systems, a German company renowned for its custom solutions in mechanical engineering for the cable and wire industry, is enhancing its portal payoff ... By Jörg Dambock

Fuhr is well known for its wide range of production equipment and knowledge of shaped wire products. © Fuhr

13/03/2025 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Latest developments in wire rolling

Fuhr GmbH+Co. KG will inform visitors about the latest developments in wire rolling and how to increase productivity, accuracy and efficiency by implementing ... By Jörg Dambock

Nexans have rolled out numerous “Cellmaster” implementations driving significant improvements in their manufacturing processes. © Zumbach

12/03/2025 – Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

A leap towards unmatched efficiency and quality

Nexans, a global leader in cable manufacturing, faced significant challenges with irregularities in their network cable extrusion process at their state-of-the-art ... By Jörg Dambock

Stephan Bühler, owner of JMH: “In the future, we will be able to offer even more efficient solutions in the field of process engineering and plant construction.” © Buss

11/03/2025 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Jakob Müller Holding AG acquires Buss AG

The industrial company Jakob Müller Holding AG (JMH) is expanding its technology portfolio and acquiring Buss AG. This step strengthens JMH's “Process ... By Jörg Dambock

Wuxi Huacheng Cable uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 6000 Pro” for measuring and control during new energy cable production. © Sikora

10/03/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

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

A lubricant for zinc processing must have excellent stability and effectiveness under challenging conditions. © Q8Oils

10/03/2025 – Wire drawing / lubrication

Wire drawing / lubrication

Why zinc’s unique properties require a distinct approach in terms of lubrication

Zinc’s physical and chemical properties differ significantly from other non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum. By Jörg Dambock

Due to the enormous increase in cleanliness requirements in industrial production, particulate and filmic cleanliness specifications must increasingly be met when cleaning fasteners. © Ecoclean

06/03/2025 – Surface treatment / cleaning

Surface treatment / cleaning

Economical and sustainable cleaning of fasteners

Screws, nuts, washers, springs, clamps – fasteners are essential for safe and reliable assembly. In the course of increasing demands on technical cleanliness ... 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