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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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“Alleima TD”, an innovative solution for heat treatment industry. © Alleima

02/07/2025 – Materials

Materials

High-temperature alloy for aerospace and automotive

Alleima is proud to announce, “Alleima TD”, an innovative solution for the heat treatment industry with a need for reliable high temperature materials. ... By Jörg Dambock

01/07/2025 – Fiber optic cable solutions

Fiber optic cable solutions

Take-up “TM 1250”

The new compact take-up from Maillefer is designed especially for small fiber optic jacketing lines and equipped with servo motor-driven traversing pulleys. By Jörg Dambock

Impression of a comparable “Contirod CR 3700” line with a capacity of 60t/h. © SMS Group

30/06/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 26/2025

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

The Unison “CT-38” tube and pipe end coning and thread-rolling machine. © Unison

30/06/2025 – Unison has launched a new machine

Unison has launched a new machine

Ultra-precise tube and pipe end coning and thread-rolling

Unison Ltd, manufacturer of tube bending technologies and the inventor of all-electric tube manipulation, has launched a new, ultra-precise tube and pipe ... By Jörg Dambock

Battery powered “Yale Battery Star” chain hoist for loads up to one metric ton. © Columbus McKinnon

27/06/2025 – First battery powered chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon

First battery powered chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon

Moving loads up to one metric ton

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) is a manufacturer of material handling solutions. In a further expansion of its lifting equipment portfolio, it has ... By Jörg Dambock

26/06/2025 – “ DuraWrap” and “DuraFlag”

“ DuraWrap” and “DuraFlag”

Label products for wire and cable marking

Identco – a manufacturer of high-performance labeling solutions for the power equipment, electronics, transportation, and general industrial sectors – ... By Jörg Dambock

Videx “M-27 flexible line”: cut, chamfer, thread, bend. © Videx

25/06/2025 – Shear, chamfer, extrude, thread and optional bend from coils or bars

Shear, chamfer, extrude, thread and optional bend from coils or bars

Flexible automation: optimising production efficiency

In today’s manufacturing landscape, flexibility and efficiency are essential. Videx Flexible-Automation connects machines from Videx and other leading ... 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