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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Asian Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fiber Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ferrous View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Fastener Update . . . . . . . . . 38 WAI News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Murat Askin, SteelOrbis, believes that 2010 will definitely be better for wire rod than the past year, but he notes that better than “horrible” may still not equate to “good.”

Chapter Corner . . . . . . . . . . 44 Preview: wire Düsseldorf . . . . . . . . .46

Technical Papers . . . . . 128-140 Products/Media . . . . . . . . . 142 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

The world’s largest wire and cable show returns to the Fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, where wire 2010 will be held April 12-16. This preview presents a schedule for the event, organized by Messe Düsseldorf, with comments from organizers and exhbitors as well as booth listings, an alpha list of exhibitors and more.

Career Opportunities . . . . . 147 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . 150

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New technology for lubricating cold extrusion materials and cold heading wire Jude Burke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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From 0.6 to 14 mm: quenching in a fluidized bed for high-carbon wire, a technology that has proven its ability Rene Branders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Improvement in surface gloss of Ni-plated wire rope Motohiro Nakano and Hiroshi Utsunomiya . . . . . . . . 138

Cover: On April l2-16, the focus will be on wire Düsseldorf, the world’s largest trade show for wire and cable. Cover photos by Rene Tillmann/Messe Düsseldorf.

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“Green” technology has gotten a lot of attention, but power delivery has also been a bright spot for the wire and cable industry. The photo is of Prsymian’s cablelaying ship, the Giulio Verne, which will lay an extra-high-voltage submarine power link between Sicily and the Italian mainland. The contracted-for interconnection was described as being “of strategic importance for the development of the entire national power grid.”

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The wire Düsseldorf trade show is always much anticipated, but this year— given the market conditions that have existed since the economy swooned in the last quarter of 2008—there will be more interest than ever in what happens April 12-16 at the world’s largest wire and cable event. Organizers say that the exhibition itself will match or exceed the 2008 event. Further, they are optimistic that attendees will come, seeking new technology and potential markets to pursue.

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The industry’s ‘Super Bowl’ of ideas

Publisher | Steven J. Fetteroll Editor-in-Chief | Mark Marselli

“Capital isn’t so important in business. Experience isn’t so important. You can get both these things. What is important is ideas. If you have ideas, you have the main asset you need, and there isn’t any limit to what you can do with your business and your life.” — Harvey Firestone, founder, Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. While I am not an impartial observer, I know many share the sentiment that forums bringing sectors of the wire and cable business together are the breeding ground for innovation and good for the overall industry. This was true when the Wire Association was established in 1930 and it will be certainly true in April when the industry convenes in Düsseldorf, Germany for the 2010 staging of “wire,” the wire and cable industry’s equivalent to the U.S. “Super Bowl.” If you’re not a fan of U.S. football, feel free to equate that analogy to the “World Cup” of soccer. If history is any predictor, there will be more than 30,000 attendees from 90 countries touring exhibits that span some 500,000 sq ft, and that’s just the wire and cable component of the event. Under normal circumstances, the energy on the show floor is palpable, with suppliers anxious for good customer visits that hopefully result in a big order. But, this year the energy will be even greater as the industry reconciles with the inconsistent global economic conditions. For those wire manufacturers with normally profitable revenue streams in Europe or North America, the past year has been, as one industry leader described, an exercise in “bending, but not breaking,” the goal being to reduce inventory and cut costs, but retain capacity and expertise while continuously probing for sales and a recovery. Fortunately for suppliers, the economic conditions across the globe are not uniform, and the news is not all bad. In fact, it is just the opposite in China, where containing growth is the focus. Both India and Brazil have strong domestic consumption to feed and the oil-producing nations project growth in the coming year. The fact is, whether you are a manufacturer or supplier, Düsseldorf is the largest gathering of the industry and therefore, a great opportunity to hatch your next idea. Bring your walking shoes and plan ahead by reading the preview of this event, which starts on page 46.

Steve Fetteroll WAI Executive Director

WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL (ISSN-0277-4275) published monthly by The Wire Journal, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wire Association International, Inc., which is located at 1570 Boston Post Road, P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578, USA, and can be contacted at tel. 203-453-2777; fax 203-453-8384; Internet wirenet.org; e-mail mmarselli@wirenet.org. Address all correspondence concerning advertising production, editorial and circulation to the above address. WJI is printed in USA. Subscription rates: $110 per year, USA; $120 per year, Canada and Mexico; other countries, $140 per year (includes air mail). Back copies: $10 WAI members, $15 non-members. Periodicals postage paid at Guilford, CT 06437, USA, and at additional offices. Wire Journal International grants photocopy permission to libraries and others registered with Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), 21 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970, USA, for a fee of $0.50 per article. Payments should be sent directly to the CCC. Requests for bulk orders or reprints should be sent to the Wire Journal International, P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578, USA. © 2010 by Wire Journal, Inc. All rights reserved. The Publisher of WJI assumes no responsibility for the validity of manufacturers’ claims made herein. Back issues of WJI are on microfilm and available from University Microfilm, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA. Phone: 313761-4700. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Wire Journal International, P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578, USA.

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CALENDAR March 9-10: Cables 2010 Cologne, Germany. To be at held at the Maritem Hotel Cologne, Contact: Applied Market Information, Ltd., U.K., tel. 44-117-924-9442, info@amiplastics.com.

Sept. 21-24, 2010: wire China 2010 Shanghai, China. To be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, tel. 312-781-5180, fax 312-781-5188, info@mdna.com, www.mdna.com.

March 16-19, 2010: CABEX 2010 Moscow, Russia. To be held at the Sokolniki Exhibition Centre, CABEX focuses on cables, wires, fastening hardware and installation technologies. Contact: Exh. Dir. Natalia Medvedeva, Tel. 7-495 925 34 82, mns@mvk.ru.

October 18-20, 2010: ITC Mexico Monterrey, Mexico. To be held at the Crowne Plaza Monterrey, this WAI ITC includes a technical conference, tabletop exhibits, tour and networking opportunities.

Apr. 12-16, 2010: wire Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany. To be held at the Messe fairgrounds. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, tel. 312-781-5180, info@mdna.com. See preview that begins on p. 46.

Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2010: K 2010 Düsseldorf, Germany. This event for the plastics and rubber industry will be held at the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Halls 1-17. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, tel. 312-781-5180, info@mdna.com, www.mdna.com.

May 9-11, 2010: AWPA Long Products Supply Chain Symposium and AWPA Annual Meeting Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) is organizing this new symposium, to be held May 10-11 at the Pfister Hotel. It will also hold its Annual Meeting on May 9-10. Contact: Heather Outhuse, AWPA, tel. 703-299-4434.

Nov. 7-10, 2010: 59th IWCS Conference™ Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Contact: Pat Hudak, IWCS, www.iwcs.org, phudak@iwcs.org, tel. 732-389-0990.

May 12-13, 2010: Wire Expo 2010 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. To be held at the Midwest Airlines Center, this event includes the WAI’s 80th Annual Convention, trade show and technical program. It will be co-located with The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo. Contact: WAI, tel. 203-453-2777, www.wirenet.org. May 12-13, 2010: The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. To be held at the Midwest Airlines Center, this event will be co-located with Wire Expo 2010. Contact: Jay Partington, Expo Productions, Inc., tel. 262-367-5500, www.expoproductionsinc.com.

Nov. 18-20, 2010: Wire & Cable India 2010 Mumbai, India. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), this event will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon. Contact: CII, tel. 91-2224931790, www.cii.in/. May 3-5, 2011: Interwire 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, USA. WAI returns to the Georgia World Congress Center for the trade show and the Association’s 81st Annual Convention. June 19-23, 2011: JI Cable Versailles, France. This multi-organizer international conference on insulated power cables, which has multiple organizers and was last held in 2007, will present a comprehensive forum about power cables as well as exhibits. Contact: J1Cable 11, www.jicable.org. ■

W IRE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL E VENTS For more information, contact the WAI, USA. Tel. 001-203-453-2777; fax 001-203-453-8384; Internet www.wirenet.org. May 12-13, 2010: Wire Expo 2010 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. To be held at the Midwest Airlines Center, this event includes the WAI’s 80th Annual Convention, trade show and technical program. It will be co-located with The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo. Contact: WAI, tel. 203-453-2777, www.wirenet.org.

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October 18-20, 2010: ITC Mexico Monterrey, Mexico. To be held at the Crowne Plaza Monterrey, this WAI ITC includes a technical conference, tabletop exhibits, tour and networking opportunities. May 3-5, 2011: Interwire 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, USA. See main listing.

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INDUSTRY NEWS Prysmian reports major cable contract Prysmian Cables & Systems announced that it has won a contract valued at about US$420 million from Terna SpA Rete Elettrica Nazionale to develop a new extra-high-voltage submarine power link between Sicily and the Italian mainland, an interconnection that was described as being “of strategic importance for the development of the entire national power grid.” The contract calls for Prysmian to supply a turnkey cable system that includes the engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of two 380 kV alternate current cable circuits between the Villafranca Tirrena (Sicily) and Scilla (Calabria) power stations, a press release said. The total power transmission capacity of the new link will be 2,000 MW and will enhance the current 380 kV alternate

Prysmian CEO Valerio Battista noted that the SA.PE.I. link between Sardinia and the Italian mainland represents the first time the company installed a power transmission cable at a depth of more than 1,600 m. “Now we are ready to develop a project, which is among the most technologically complex ever carried out in view of the particular geography of the area concerned.” Prysmian also announced that it has been awarded a second contract, this one valued at US$26 million, to supply an export cable system for the Walney Offshore Wind Farm project, in the Irish Sea. A press release noted that the latest contract, from Danish utility DONG Energy, calls for its to supply a complete 132 kV export cable system for the second phase of the wind farm project, which is scheduled for completion by summer 2011. The current contract is for the expansion of the existing wind farm structure with 51 new turbines, which will generate an extra 183 MW power, it said. Prysmian, it noted, will design and supply a submarine and land cable system that will connect the offshore wind farm to the mainland power grid, using submarine cables that will be made at its factory in Arco Felice, Italy, and land cables made at its factory based in Wrexham, Great Britain. The initial contract called for Prysmian to supply approximately US$35 million of cables.

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Prysmian will be using its cable-laying ship, Giulio Verne, to lay power cable between Sicily and the Italian mainland. Photo courtesy of Prysmian. current 1,000 MW link that already connects the power grids of Sicily and Calabria across the Strait of Messina, which was installed in 1984 by the same company, then known as Pirelli Cables, it said. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2013. The cable, to be made at Prysmian’s plant in Arco Felice, Italy, will run approximately 38 km underwater and 5.4 km on land, of which 2 km in Sicily and 3.4 km in Calabria, the release said. The project will require more than 260 km of cable, will consist of single-core cables of different types and cross-sectional areas depending on the installation conditions along both the submarine and land routes. Prysmian will install the cable with its own cable-laying ship, the Giulio Verne, with the project to be split into stages because of the large number of cables and their length, it said.

U.S.-based Southwire Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of Rhode Island based American Insulated Wire Corporation (AIW), a subsidiary of Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. Southwire will acquire the AIW brands and two manufacturing facilities in Douglas, Georgia, and Coffeyville, Kansas, both of which produce a variety of electrical wire and cable products for the commercial, industrial, retail and OEM markets, a press release said. The purchase, it said, is expected to close by the end of February. “Acquiring AIW will allow us to diversify our product offering while continuing to strengthen our position in our core copper building wire business,” said Stuart Thorn, Southwire CEO.

Wardwell Braiding now a SKET business Germany’s SKET GmbH has acquired the assets of U.S.based Wardwell Braiding Machine Co., which had filed for receivership on August 17 and ceased operations on Nov. 20. A press release said that the new company will have a smaller work force, initially, and a new name – Stolberger Incorporated DBA Wardwell Braiding Co. John Tomaz, who had been president of Wardwell, will remain with the new company. Wardwell Braiding, founded in 1911, at its peak

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General Cable Corporation buys South African cable company General Cable Corporation has acquired a majority interest in Phoenix Power Cables, Durban, South Africa, from the former owners, the Ramkisson family, who will keep a 10% interest in the cable business. The company, a press release said, will operate going forward under the name General Cable Phoenix South Africa (GCPSA). It described GCPSA as a manufacturer of lowand medium-voltage electrical power cables as well as overhead energy transmission and distribution cables, with annual revenues of about $20 million. General Cable has established itself in recent years as an important supplier of power cables in Sub-Saharan Africa, holding a leading position in the oil-rich OPEC nation of Angola, the release said. Through its cable operations in Zambia, General Cable is the number two producer of copper rod in Sub-Saharan Africa, it said. It noted that it also owns a majority interest in the largest cable distributor in South Africa, National Cables. With its latest acquisition, General Cable will have the capability to supply electric utilities in the region with locally produced energy transmission and distribution cables, it said, noting that South African wire and cable consumption represents about a quarter of such consumption for the continent of Africa. “Investment in power generation, transmission and distribution as well as residential and non-residential construction has grown meaningfully in Sub-Saharan Africa over the last several years,” Mathias Sandoval, Executive Vice President, President and CEO of General Cable Rest of World, said in the release. “Robust mining investment as well as infrastructure to support the growing population and increasing wealth in the region is expected to result in greater demand for electrical power cable products to support infrastructure growth well into the future. The investments we have made in the region position General Cable to benefit from these favor-

1 city, 4 wire and cable events The Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWP), American Wire Producers Association Long Products Supply Chain Symposium (LPSCS), AWPA Annual Meeting and Wire Expo 2010 (WAI) are all being held the week of May 10. Below is the schedule for the events, to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. For further details, see p. 11 (Electrical Wire Processing: EWP). p. 14 (Symposium: LPSCS) and p. 18 (Wire Expo 2010: WAI). The March WJI issue will have more details.

Sunday, May 9-Monday, May 10 AWPA Annual Meeting

Monday, May 10 12:30 p - 5:00 p 1:30 p - 5:00 p 5:30 p - 7:00 p

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Tuesday, May 11-Wednesday, May 12 IPC/WHMA Recertification Course A-62D (EWP)

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Fundamentals Course (WAI) Speakers/Panels (LPSCS) Lunch (LPSCS) Tour: Rockwell Automation (WAI) Tour: Charter Steel (WAI) Speakers/Panels (LPSCS) Reception (LPSCS) Leoni Annual 5K Road Race (all)

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Registration Open (EWP and WAI) Awards Breakfast (WAI) Seminar (EWP) Exhibits Open (EWP) Exhibits Open (WAI) Seminar (EWP) Technical Program (WAI) Seminar (EWP) Mordica Lecture (WAI) Production Solutions (WAI) Reception (EWP and WAI)

Thursday, May 13 7:30 a - 3:00 p 8:00 a - 3:00 p 8:30 a - 9:30 a 9:00 a - 3:00 p 9:00 a - 3:00 p 9:30 a - 11:30 a 10:30 a - 11:30 a 12:30 p - 1:30 p

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employed more than 180 people. The company grew internationally over the years, buying the braiding businesses of Spirka and Schnellflechter SB, and opening a subsidiary in China, but a combination of factors forced the company to close those operations, and ultimately, led to its going to receivership. The release noted that SKET had previously purchased the assets of Wardwell Europe and was also the highest bidder for the assets of the braiding machine manufacturer of Rhode Island. “The reunification of Spirka, Schnellflechter SB and Wardwell brands under SKET means customers can find answers to all their braiding, shielding and rewinding needs with one organization,” it said. SKET, a business of the Wilms Group, supplies individual machines, complete technological lines or complete works for the production of electric cable or steel wire rope. For more information, contact Harald Baumbach in Germany at tel. 49-30-549918-46 or John Tomaz at tel. 001-401-7248800, ext. 135.

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EWP seminars have technical appeal Since 2001, the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWP) continues to be the exclusive showcase for the latest technology for the electrical wire and cable processing industry. The annual wire processing event, to run concurrently with Wire Expo 2010, May 12-13, at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee, will present a full range of relevant seminars, exhibits displaying the latest wire harness processing equipment, a series of social events and the unique ability to network with 100 worldclass suppliers and service companies in the wire and cable processing industries. New this year, EWP and Wire Expo 2010 will co-locate to run side-by-side events that provide crossover admission to all who register. Since the wire-processing manufacturing and wire-making sectors have been linked for years by industrial proximity, the combined event is an excellent way to identify new products and processes and meet the leaders of both industries. EWP seminars Seminar topics will include wire harness design, GM1500, aluminum wire, the future of wire harness technologies, crimp quality, cables and harnesses for renewable energy, ultrasonic welding and more. For the first time this year, the Electrical Wiring Component Application Partnership (EWCAP), a sub group of the United States Counsel for Automotive Research (USCAR LLC) funded by Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, will present at EWP. The EWCAP group is focused on common electrical interfaces, interface performance and processing these interfaces into durable wiring assemblies. The EWCAP seminar, directed to vendors that supply insulated wire and wire harness manufacturers, will expand on the industry direction in size, weight and cost reductions of electrical interfaces, including terminal spacing centerlines, reduced wire insulation thicknesses and the move to ISO wire types—as well as the challenges in processing these new products. Seminars are sponsored by Wire & Cable Technology International. Registration information, details about EWP are available at www.expoproductionsinc.com/wire_home.htm. More details on the event will be in the March WJI. Online attendee registration is now open on the site. Be sure to register by April 21 to receive your Expo badge in the mail.

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able trends, while at the same time, establish an outstanding platform from which to expand further in the region,” he said.

Hendrix Wire expands Milford capacity Hendrix Wire & Cable, a U.S. manufacturer of underground and overhead distribution products, has added new drawing and stranding capacity to its facility in Milford, New Hampshire. The new capacity provides a significant improvement to Hendrix aluminum drawing and overall stranding capabilities, a press release said. In particular, the new capacity will provide greater flexibility and responsiveness on the larger kcml size conductors, it noted. This, it said, is especially important for utility project work which uses more of the larger conductors than regular maintenance work, adding that the extra capacity will also enhance Hendrix wind business, where large conductors are used in the collection grid. A plant expansion was required to house the new machinery.

Leoni expands automotive portfolio with mechatronic components Long recognized as a major supplier of automotive cables, Leoni announced that it is expanding its range of products and services in that sector by creating a components business unit within its Wiring Systems Division (WSD). The components include high-voltage fuse protection, fuse and relay boxes as well as plastic components such as cable conduits and equipment boxes, a press release said. It noted that the components business represents potential for up to an additional US$280 million a year. “Although Leoni already sold such With its latest announcement Leoni components for many years together is venturing beyond its core focus. with its own cable harnesses and wiring systems, frequently also developing them itself, they were externally produced up to now,” said the release, noting that such purchases represented 20 to 30 percent of WSD’s total annual purchasing volume. “Leoni now partially brings these outsourced services in house, thereby increasing its own value creation,” it said. Initial customers for the new products include GM, BMW, Mercedes and DAF, the release said. It noted that the new Opel Astra, for example, has a central safety component as well as two fuse and relay boxes that protect the wiring system, likewise made by Leoni, against short circuits and overcurrent. Leoni will make these components in a production area it has established for a considerable investment at its existing plant in Arad, Romania, it said. More than 90 peo-

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AWPA: speakers confirmed for Long Products Supply Chain Symposium The new Long Products Supply Chain Symposium being presented by the American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) is shaping up to be the place for industry information and business in 2010. Below are some of the key industry leaders who will speak at the Symposium on May 10-11. Symposium speakers John J. Ferriola. Ferriola has been Chief Operating Officer of Steelmaking Operations for Nucor since 2007. He began his career with Bethlehem Steel in 1974 and worked in various operating and management assignments. He joined Nucor in 1991 as manager of maintenance and engineering at the Jewett, TX bar mill. Russ Rinn. Rinn, Executive Vice President, CMC, President, CMC Americas, and Steel Manufacturers Association Chairman, has spent 27 years with SMITexas and CMC Steel Group in various assignments, including president and chief executive officer, CMC Steel Group; His professional associations include the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, Associated General Contractors of Texas, the American Concrete Institute, and the American Concrete Pavement Association. Jay Timmons. Jay Timmons is the Executive Vice President of the National Association of Manufacturers. He oversees all policy development, communications, government relations and advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. and around the country to advance the NAM agenda for jobs and economic growth in America. Ken Simonson. Simonson is Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors of America, joined AGC in 2001, and has 35 years of experience analyzing, advocating and communicating about economic and tax issues. He writes a weekly one-page email newsletter for AGC, The Data DIGest, which provides the latest economic news relevant to construction. Charles H. Blum. Blum is a former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative and Director, Coalition for a Prosperous America and Fair Currency Coalition. He has focused on steel trade and industry issues, the emergence of China as an economic power, and the promotion of public policies to enable American manufacturers and farmers to succeed in a globalizing economy. He played a key role in the development of U.S. industrial trade policy. Meeting registration information and further details about the program are available online at www.awpa.org. The Early Bird Registration price is the best value, so be sure to register before April 16.

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Draka to close factory in Norway Draka Holding announced that it plans to close a factory in Årnes, Norway, that produces copper data communication cables for Local Area Network application, by the end of this year. In its announcement, the company noted that the closure is being made as part of earlier announced cost-savings plans. The plant has about 125 employees. “The intention is to move the existing production capacity to its other facilities in Europe,” it said. Draka Holding CEO Frank Dorjee said that the closure is part of the company’s Triple S cost-reduction program, announced last October, which seeks group-wide annual savings of US$85 million in 2010. “Going forward, Draka will continue to look for further cost savings opportunities across the board,” he said in the announcement.

Encore Wire to build ‘green’ R&D center U.S.-based Encore Wire Corporation plans to build a new 13,000-sq-ft R&D center at its corporate campus in McKinney, Texas, a project that the company notes is being built to the highest possible ‘green” level. A press release notes that, since its inception in 1989, Encore Wire has added over 1.5 million sq ft to its campus. Its latest addition, a $6 million investment, is an R&D center that it hopes to have finished by the end of the year that has

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TELE-FONIKA reports 2 cable contracts Poland’s TELE-FONIKA Kable reported that it will supply a cable system for an underground gas storage in Wierzchosławice from Contrast Sp. z o.o., that calls for it to serve as the general contractor of the power supply and distribution for the construction project company. A press release said that the company will deliver a cable system that includes XRUHKXS cables 1x630 110 kV, noses, cable boxes, their assembly, and similar items. It will also provide a specialized 24-strand single-mode optic fiber cable that will provide communication, it said. The project is part of a major project to expand the underground gas storage in Wierzchosławice owned by PGNiG SA (the largest Polish oil and gas exploration and production company). TELE-FONIKA also reported that it has won a contract

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from Elektrobudowa S.A., to provide a 220 kV cable system for the Porabka-Zar complex of pumped storage power plants. A press release said that TELE-FONIKA will deliver and install a complete system based on its XnRUHAKXS 1x400/120 127/220 kV cable and Pfisterer accessories. The HV cables will be manufactured at the Bydgoszcz factory, with construction supervision and line installation done by the High Voltage Team of TELE-FONIKA Kable, it said. The project, it noted, is related to an update of the energy collection system that is based on paper-impregnated oil cables installed in the 1970s. The power plant, with a power rating of 500 MW, is the second largest pumped storage power plant in Poland, it said.

Prysmian acquires Russian company Prysmian announced that it has acquired Russian-based Rybinsk Electrocabel for approximately US$16 million as part of its expansion strategy for that market. “The deal is just the first step of a broader expansion project of our Group in the Russian market,” Prysmian Managing Director Valerio Battista said in a press release. He said that Rybinski’s assets “represent an ideal platform from which we intend to develop further investments, with

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the objective of building local production capacity in high technology business areas such as high voltage and industrial cables. Our aim is to triple the turnover currently achieved in Russia in the next three years.” The release said that Rybinsk Electrocabel, located 350 km northeast of Moscow, has some 360 employees and annual revenues of about US$54 million. Once the deal is closed, “the second step of Prysmian’s plan in Russia includes the building of a new manufacturing unit dedicated to highvoltage cables. Currently, Prysmian serves the Russian highvoltage market by importing cables from other Group’s European factories,” it said. The release noted that the outlook is very strong for highvoltage cables in Russia, where the upgrade and development of the power transmission grids could reach US$15 billion. “After a downturn phase between 2008 and 2009 due to global crisis, the Russian cable market is expected to recover achieving a value of around 2 billion in the next three years, with a higher growth rate in the High Voltage market (source: Electrocable Association Russia).

US DOC issues preliminary penalties on PCI wire from China, delays final say The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a preliminary determination that finds imported prestressed concrete steel wire strand from China has been sold at less than fair value and set penalties. It later postponed its final determination at the request of two respondents in the action. A press release said that it has been preliminarily determined that Chinese producers/exporters have sold PC strand in the U.S. at 37.72% to 193.55% less than normal value. It cited the following preliminary penalties: the mandatory respondent, Xinhua Metal Products Co. Limited, received a preliminary dumping rate of 151.44%, as did Jiangyin Fasten Steel Products Co., Ltd.; Jiangyin Walsin Steel Cable Co., Ltd.; and Jiangyin Hongyu Metal Products Co., Ltd. The voluntary respondent, Wuxi Jinyang Metal Products Co, received a preliminary dumping rate of 37.72%. All other Chinese producers/exporters will receive a preliminary dumping rate of 193.55%. “As a result of this preliminary determination, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect a cash deposit or bond based on these preliminary rates,” the release said. The petitioners for this investigation are American Spring Wire Corporation, Insteel Wire Products Company and Sumiden Wire Products Corporation. The Commerce Department reported that it will delay its final determination to May 7. If the U.S. International Trade Commission then makes an affirmative final determination that imports of PC Strand from China materially injure, or threaten material injury to, the domestic industry, Commerce will issue an AD order. The Commerce Dept. had been scheduled to issue its final determination in March 2010. The release noted that, from 2007 to 2008, imports of PC Strand from China increased 7.83% by volume and were valued at an estimated US$178 million in 2008.

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Wire Expo 2010: course packs the “Fundamentals” into a single day The traditional two-day format of Wire Expo’s Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course has been streamlined by the WAI’s Education Committee to match the condensed show schedule. The entire program will be presented from 8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday, May 11, the day before the opening of Wire Expo 2010. The course features two specifically ferrous topics, two nonferrous, and two general. Attendees will join instructors for a luncheon between the morning and afternoon sessions. The topics slated for this year’s program are as follows: Mechanics of Wiredrawing. This course demonstrates how the mechanical properties of a metal and die geometry determine the properties of drawn wire. It covers material properties and behavior, thermal effects, tribological effects, load calculations, and inhomogeneous deformation. Ferrous Metallurgy. This course discusses aspects of ferrous metallurgy, including crystal structure and defects, phase diagrams, solid solutions, strengthening mechanisms and heat treatment processes (patenting, quenching and tempering, and annealing) and steels. Measurement and Controls. This course examines measurement and controls for hot rod rolling, wiredrawing, extrusion, insulation and jacketing. It covers process requirements for measuring diameter, shape and profile, temperature, eccentricity, capacitance, spark faults, wall thickness, and length and line speed. Metallurgy and Technology of Electrical Conductors. This course addresses topics such as: conductor requirements, magnet wire, metals versus alloys, processing of electrical conductors, electrical properties, the role of oxygen in copper, effects of impurities, annealing behavior, annealability, thermal mechanical production variables, surface effects, and the properties of copper versus aluminum. Steel Rod Technology. This course addresses steel rod issues such as: components in primary and secondary steel-making; continuous and ingot casting; heating and cooling in rod rolling; rod quality characteristics; and direct-drawn vs. heat-treated apps. requirements. Extrusion Process. This course covers polymer materials, extrusion equipment, the process window, problem-solving, and care and maintenance. “Re-thinking our approach to the course was obviously necessitated by the show’s two-day schedule,” said WAI Director of Education Marc Murray. For more information on the course and the rest of Wire Expo, visit www.wirenet.org.

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Leoni establishes subsidiary in Japan Germany’s Leoni has established a new entity in Japan, Leoni WCS Japan K.K., that it said combines the activities of its Wire & Cable Solutions division (WCS) in the Japanese market and will lead to an expansion of the previous business via a local office in Nagoya. “We are confident to gain a stronger foothold in the Japanese market thanks to the new local operations,” a press release said. In it, Leoni, a key cable supplier to the automotive sector and other industries, said that the action will help its efforts to gain “a stronger foothold” in the Japanese market. “The country is leading in several high-tech and industrial areas, and Leoni is perfectly meeting the Japanese need for sophisticated products like special cables and cable systems for healthcare and industrial applications. Moreover, we consider Japan to be a strategic bridgehead to the entire Asian continent,” said Leoni AG President and CEO Dr. Klaus Probst. The office will be located in the city of Nagoya, a region that it home to several existing and future customers, the release said. The initial focus will be the Healthcare and Industrial Solutions business units. Leoni also intends to extend its existing Japanese activities in the field of automotive cables, solar, fiber optics and copper solutions, it said.

Alcan Cables plans further layoffs Alcan Cables, part of Alcan Inc., has notified state officials that it plans to lay off an additional 33 employees at its U.S. plant in Roseburg, Oregon. The Portland Business Journal reports that Alcan Cable had previously laid off 32 employees last April at the Roseburg plant, which makes a variety of aluminum cable and building wire products. It noted that in its letter, the company said it was possible that the employees could be recalled if business improves. At its website, Alcan notes that it is the only fully integrated manufacturer of aluminum cable, rod and strip products operating throughout North America. The Roseburg plant, which began production in 1991, produces insulated overhead service cable and 600 Volt insulated underground cable, bare aluminum and aluminum alloy conductor and STABILOY® aluminum alloy building wire products.

LS Cable awarded Australian contract South Korea’s LS Cable announced that it has won a contract that calls for turn-key installation worth US$66 million from the Department of Electricity of South Australia for 275kV underground transmission cable to be installed in Adelaide, the capital of the state. A press release said that the project represents the biggest high-voltage cable project in the southern region of Australia. It noted that the project, which will use about 18 km of cable, is intended to prevent emergency power-downs caused by both an increasing demand for electricity in Adelaide and the city’s deteriorating facilities. In Australia and New Zealand, many power cables are more than 30

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years old and need to be replaced, with subterranean cables preferred over aerial cables that require electric poles because they have less effect on landowners and offer improved safety, it said. LS Cable will install the underground transmission cable to connect Torrens Island, near Adelaide, with a substation on the western outskirts of the city. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2011.

News in Brief AIM, Inc., reported a very successful recent Open House at its factory in Addison, Illinois, USA, where more than 150 visitors attended the joint program, which included co-sponsors RMG, ENTRON, Krueger Steel and Fanuc Robotics, who brought equipment. The event was held parallel with the Fabtech trade show, and a total of 10 pieces were on display. AIM President Constantine Graspas reported that activity was quite good. “The turnout was better than at a trade show. We sold three new machines,” he said. “The idea was

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German Zavala (l, in photo) accepted the award. “Lean Manufacturing, combined with Six Sigma quality improvement tools, continues to drive major improvements in all our manufacturing operations,” said Mark Thackeray, General Cable’s Senior Vice President of North American Operations. He noted that, since 2001, General Cable has had eight plants selected as finalists, with six chosen as a Top 10 Plants in North America, one of them (Altoona) twice. … American Superconductor Corporation reports that it has received a new D-VAR system order to increase the reliability of a portion of the power grid in China operated by China Southern Power Grid Company Ltd., which is one of two state-owned enterprises that operate all of China’s power grids. A supplier of superconductor technology, AMSC’s D-VAR system will be deployed at a 220 kilovolt (kV) Yuanmo substation in the Yunnan Province. ... Madem Reels reports that its newest manufacturing plant, Madem Romania, officially started operations in Bistrita Nasaud, Romania, with an official ceremony that included Madem Group President Gino Mazzoccato (in photo with Cristian Outeiral, general manager, Madem Romania). The company also noted that it has become the new primary supplier of wooden and plywood reels to RFS- Radio Frequency Systems in Meriden, Connecticut, USA. It said that it won a three-year contract from RFS, a global designer of cable, antenna and tower systems plus active and passive RF conditioning modules, providing total-package solutions for wireless infrastructure. … At an awards ceremony, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay presented Susanne McHale, Director of Plant Operations for ELANTAS PDG , with the 2009 St. Louis Business of the Year Award, which recognizes businesses that have demonstrated a strong commitment to the city. ELANTAS PDG, located in St. Louis for 90 years, recently invested $11 million in a new blending facility. ... Morgan Construction Co., a subsidiary of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies, will produce a coil handling system for a wire rod mill at Sterling Steel LLC in Illinois. A press release said that the order from Leggett & Platt Inc. is for a wire rod mill at its subsidiary, Sterling Steel. The new system provided by Morgan will enable the plant to accept larger billets for higher yields and greater productivity with less downtime, it said, noting that the Massachusetts-based company was also part of a 20003 modernization project by Sterling Steel. ■

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ABP Induction LLC ACIMAF/Italian Trade Commission AIM Inc. Allen-Balley Tag & Label Inc. Amacoil Inc. Amaral Associates Anbao Wire & Mesh Co. Ltd. AW Machinery Aztech Lubricants LLC B & H Tool Co. Inc. Balloffett Die Corp. Bao Zhang Galvanized Iron Wire Co., Ltd. Bartell Machinery Systems LLC Bekaert Corp. Beta LaserMike Bongard Machines USA LLC Brookfield Wire Co. Butt Welders USA Inc. Caballe SA Canterbury Engineering Co. Inc. Carris Reels Inc. Central Wire Industries Ltd. Clinton Instrument Co. Collins & Jewel Co. Commission Brokers Inc. Condat Corp. Conneaut Industries Inc. Cortinovis Machinery America Inc./Eurolls Group Dandong Decheng Plastics & Rubber Science & Technologoy Co., Ltd. Die Quip Corp. Engineered Control Systems Inc.

Engineered Machinery Group Inc. ERA Wire Inc. Esteves Group EuroWire Magazine/Wire & Cable Asia Magazine George Evans Corp. Fabritex Inc. Filtertech Inc. FMS USA Inc. Foerster Instruments Inc. Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc. Frontier Composites & Castings Inc. Gauder Group Inc. Gem Gravure Co. Inc. GENCA Corp. Gebr. Hezel GmbH & Co. KG W. Gillies Technologies LLC Guill Tool & Engineering Co. Inc. Rudolf Grauer AG Heany Industries Inc. Heatbath Corp. Henkel Corp. Houghton International Inc. Howar Equipment Inc. Huestis Industrial IDEAL Welding Systems LP Industrial Heating Magazine Joe-Tools Inc. Keystone Steel & Wire Co. King Steel Corp. Krueger Steel & Wire L-S Industires Inc. Lamnea Bruk USA LaserLinc Inc. Leggett & Platt Wire Group

Leoni Wire Inc. Lesmo Machinery America Inc. Lloyd & Bouvier Inc. Madem Reels USA Inc. Magnetic Technologies Ltd. MAGPOWER The MGS Group (MGS-HallNorthampton) Micro Products Co. Morgan-Koch Corp. Mossberg Associates Inc. Niehoff Endex North America Inc. Northwire Inc. NUMAMERICA/ NUMALLIANCE Ohio Rod Products Oklahoma Steel & Wire Paramount Die Co. Inc. Parkway-Kew Corp. Phifer Inc. Pinnacle Metals Inc. Pittsfield Plastics Eng. Inc. PolyOne Corp. Polytec PrintSafe Properzi International Inc. Queins & Co. GmbH Radyne Corp. Rainbow Rubber & Plastics Inc. Refractron Technologies Corp. RichardsApex Inc. Rockford Manufacturing Group Rosendahl Nextrom Technologies Roteq Machinery Inc. SAMP USA Inc. SB2C/NIMSCO LLC

Sealeze SIKORA International Corp. SIMPACKS Sivaco Sonoco Products Inc. Stoelting LLC Stolberger Inc. dba Wardwell Braiding Machine Co. August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG T & T Marketing Inc. Talladega Machinery & Supply Taubensee Steel and Wire Co. Traxit North America LLC Tubular Products Co. Tulsa Power Inc. United Wire Co. Inc. US Synthetic Wire Die Vandor Corp. Vollmer America Inc. Wafios Machinery Corp./ Witels Albert USA Ltd. Weber & Scher Mfg. Co. Inc. Whanghae Precision Windak Inc. Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. Wire Association International Wire Journal International Wire Lab Co. Wire Machine Systems Inc. Woodburn Diamond Die Inc. Worth Steel and Machinery Inc. Zumbach Electronics Corp.

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ASIAN FOCUS corporate profit. Workers everywhere are not able to afford all the products they produce, thus causing overcapacity that has to be absorbed by export. China and a New World Economic Order, by Henry C.K. American entrepreneur Henry Ford (1867-1943) underLiu, posts an interesting perspective of what is to come as stood this structural contradiction in industrial market the world adjusts to the global economy as it seeks equilibrieconomies and identified rising wages as a solution to overum. Below are some excerpts from his article, the full vercapacity caused by rising labor productivity. But foreign sion of which can be found at www.henryckliu.com. capital denominated in foreign currency (dollars) rejects the need for high local wages because it earns its dollar profits In the world economic order that emerged after the Cold from export to foreign markets. This is the main reason why War, income and wealth disparity has been rationalized as a emerging economies must avoid excess dependence on necessity for capital formation, even in the rich economies. export for dollars financed by foreign capital in dollars. From 1980 to 2007, after tax income earned by the top 0.1% China needs to accelerate its domestic development with of earners in the U.S. sovereign credit denominated more than quadrupled, in Chinese currency to prowhile the share earned by portionally reduce its excesall others in the top 10% sive dependence on export for rose far less and those dollars financed by foreign below saw purchasing capital in dollars. China needs power decline. to denominate its export trade In China, privatization in Chinese currency to break of state-owned-enterprisfree from dollar hegemony. es since 1978 has pushed This is the key strategy for a large segment of the positively influencing a new working population outworld economic order of uniside of socialist sphere of versal justice to replace curfree social benefits in rent predatory terms of interhealth care, education national trade under dollar and retirement entitlehegemony. ments. Unemployment is Creation and control of currency impacts the “world order.” Since the Cold War, which now a serious structural officially ended with the dissoproblem everywhere lution of the USSR in 1991, including the Chinese socialist market economy. Excessive world economic growth has distorted by a shift from aggrereliance on export financed by foreign capital has also left gate domestic development with sovereign credit within sovdevelopmental imbalances between the exporting coastal ereign nations to excessive reliance on globalized neo-liberal regions and the isolated interior. Despite recurring big trade trade engineered and led by the U.S. as the sole remaining surpluses denominated in dollars, China has been prevented superpower. International trade has since been denominated by dollar hegemony from using sovereign credit to finance in the U.S. dollar, a fiat currency after 1971, as the main domestic development. China is now the world’s biggest reserve currency. International trade has been driven by the creditor nation, yet the Chinese economy continues to huge U.S. consumer market made possible by the high require foreign capital that demands rates of return higher wages of U.S. workers backed not by rising productivity, but than such capital could get in their home economies. by U.S. dollars that the U.S., and only the U.S., can print at Ironically, much of this “foreign” capital comes from the will through its central bank. U.S. which is deeply indebted to China. The U.S. is investIn China, rising worker productivity has not resulted in ing in China with money it borrows from China. The U.S. is higher wages, but only in lower export prices. This is the able to do this because the debt and capital are both denomimain reason why the Chinese domestic market lags behind nated in dollars that the U.S. can print at will. in consumer demand despite enormous rise in Chinese Today’s post-industrial financial market economies are all worker productivity. Many Western critics erroneously presplagued by overcapacity created by insufficient consumer sure China to revalue its currency to address the persistently purchasing power. The Chinese market economy is a glaring large trade imbalance. The only effective measure to deal example of this structural contradiction which arises from with this trade imbalance is for China to raise wages rather the need of companies to keep down wages to maximize than to revalue the exchange rate of its currency.

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KEI Industries Ltd. announced that its board of directors has approved a technical collaboration agreement with Swiss-based Brugg Kabel AG, a specialist in manufacturing high voltage/extra high voltage cables as well as jointing and cable accessories up to 500kV voltage grade, to manufacture extra high voltage or EHV cables from 66kV/110kV/132kV and 220kV. The agreement, a press release said, will allow KEI, based in New Delhi, India, to attain technical know-how as well as complete system (design/manufacture/installation/testing and commissioning) design of EHV cables. It will also help KEI attain a presence in extra-high voltage cable segment to win contracts from public utilities (central/state) as well as private segments. The cables, it said, would be manufactured at its Bhilwadi and Chopanki facilities in Rajasthan, with production of 220kV cables commencing by this September. The announcement noted that KEI expects demand for extra-high voltage cables up to 400kV to grow exponentially, with the economy showing signs of recovery and the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on power projects in the Fifth Five Year Plan. Presently, a very restricted capacity exists in 132kV/220kV segments, and India imports 90 percent of its requirements, it said. â&#x2013; Visit us at wire DĂźsseldorf - booth #9B06

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PEOPLE As part of a management restructure, Teknor Apex UK Ltd. announced the following promotions and new hires to enhance service to customers in the U.K. Ireland, and continental Europe. Neil Croucher has been promoted to ETP sales director for the U.K. and Ireland. He joined the company in 2008, and his work with existing and new customers resulted in a substantial increase in sales of thermoplastic elastomers (ETP). Barry Galpin is promoted to TPE sales director for Neil Croucher the U.K., Ireland, and continental Europe. He has been with Teknor Apex UK for a little more than a year. He was cited for having played a key role in developing Barry Galpin European sales during a difficult economy. Carla Adlam was promoted to export sales manager for ETP and TPE sales outside the U.K. and Ireland, overseeing the activities of the company’s network of distributors in Europe and working with key accounts. She previously had been responsible for ETPs alone. She had 20 years of sales experience prior to joining Teknor Apex Carla Adlam U.K. in 2006, including serving as sales manager for one of Germany’s largest privately owned companies. Neil Moore assumes the new position of TPE development technician, working with TPE technical manager Bhawan Patel on developing new formulations and overseeing compound production and sampling. He joined Teknor Apex U.K. in 2003 as a technician with the ETP group. He previously worked for Akzo Nobel as a laboratory technician, and as a development chemist with PPG Industries. He holds a B.S. degree from the Neil Moore University of Central England. The company also plans to hire a sales manager for the U.K. Southern region and to fill a new position, ETP technician, during 2010. Based in the West Midlands in the U.K., Teknor Apex UK Ltd. is part of U.S.-based Teknor Apex, a global supplier of compounds.

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JoeTools has expanded its design engineering staff with the hiring of Kris Rezach as an extrusion tooling designer. Her engineering career began 17 years ago as a mechanical and tooling designer, developing process manufacturing equipment for paper conversion and food processing companies. In 1998, she was a tooling engineer Kris Rezach with Jagemann Stamping, and in 2001 she worked for Pak-Lite, a manufacturer of foam and plastic components used in a variety of OEM applications. She is a graduate of the Acme Institute of Technology, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with a major in tool and die design. She is a member of the American Society of Quality, where she is registered as a certified quality technician and a certified auditor. Based in Lilburn, Georgia, USA, JoeTools offers a wide range of extrusion technology, including design and manufacturing services. C&M Corporation has named Scott Wade as the business manager for the company’s industrial segment. He has more than 20 years of industry experience, having previously served in roles including marketing, program management, and business development. Prior to joining C&M, he held positions with Sensata Technologies and Texas Instruments. He has also served on Scott Wade acquisition teams and has significant international experience, having performed ex-pat assignments in both Asia and Europe. He holds a BSEE degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Drexel University. Based in Wauregan, Connecticut, USA, C&M Corporation is a vertically integrated manufacturer of bulk cable, coil cords and cable assemblies.

OBITUARY William A. Dailey of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2009, at the age of 72. A long-time veteran of the wire industry, he spent the last 27 years of his career as metallurgist and vice president of quality at Michigan Wire Processing in Lowell, Michigan. He worked with several heat-treating companies prior to coming to Michigan Wire, from which he retired in 2007. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann; a daughter; a son; and four grandchildren.

Joseph J. Longever has been named co-chief executive officer of Fushi Copperweld, Inc., with responsibilities that include furthering company growth and integrating its

businesses worldwide. He joined the company last July and was previously executive vice president and chief commercial officer. He has significant skills at developing markets for bimetallic products in a wide range of applications, having more than 25 years of bimetallic products experience and over 29 years of experience in sales and manufacturing management. From 1999 to 2007, he held various senior management, sales, marketing and operation positions within Copperweld Bimetallics. He had a central role in managing the company’s operations and strategy, with a specific focus on global sales and corporate strategy. Prior to joining the company, he ran an independent consulting service he founded in 2007. He holds a B.S. degree in business administration from Nathaniel Hawthorne College. He will serve alongside Fushi Copperweld’s current CEO, Li Fu. Fu’s role at the company and his position as Chairman of the Board will remain unchanged. Based in Dalian, China, Fushi Copperweld, Inc., through its subsidiaries, Fushi International (Dalian) Bimetallic Cable Co., Ltd., and Copperweld Bimetallics, LLC, is a leading manufacturer and innovator of coppercladded bimetallic engineered conductor products. ■

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Tim O’Haren is the new national sales manager for Process Control Corporation, with responsibilities for both representative and direct sales territories. He started his career as a machinist and transitioned into the plastic industry in 1983 as a millwright and rigger of co-extrusion coating lines. He was a service engineer for Precision Tim O’Haren Equipment and eventually founded his own company, which manufactured screen changers. After selling the company to LCI/Maag Textron, he continued on as a consultant. Most recently, he was an independent sales representative responsible for sales in all aspects of extrusion lines. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Process Control Corporation supplies auxiliary equipment and systems for the plastic processing industry.

FERROUS VIEW

FERROUS VIEW What lies ahead for wire rod? By Murat Askin Will 2010 be a better year for the wire industry? I must admit, my predictions regarding wire rod have been a bit sketchy lately. Looking back, I have been overly optimistic at times and too pessimistic at other times. Does that ring a bell? I am sounding a bit like folks in the wire business, aren’t I? In my previous life, I was a wire rod trader, buying rods in the international markets— Turkey, China, CIS, Germany, you name it—and selling to various wire drawers in North America. One thing is for sure: we rod and wire people gravitate toward the extremes. When the markets are down and prices are decreasing, we tend to think the world is coming to an end. And when the market is swinging high, we work ourselves up into a state of ecstasy pretty quickly. Despite my bipolarity, I always aim to be optimistic and would like to project hope rather than doom and gloom. But ‘09 wasn’t my kind of year. I had hoped the dismal conditions would pass but while we were waiting for things to improve, they actually got worse. In the end, there wasn’t much room for optimism in 2009. We all want to forget 2009 and look forward to a better year in 2010. What can we expect, realistically, from a year that follows the “Great Recession”? For sure, economic indicators are now pointing towards recovery, but we are still in a very bad place. The small improvements in the overall catastrophic conditions just aren’t providing any much-needed relief for the wire industry. While 2008 wasn’t a stellar year by any stretch of the imagination, 2009 turned out to be the worst year in recent memory, with annualized wire rod consumption only slightly more than two million metric tons. This is down by over 30% from 2008 and down an astonishing 70% from 1999 levels. Compared to such a disastrous year, things have to be better in 2010 … right? Let’s look at what the experts predict for the American wire industry’s two biggest consumers: the housing and automotive industries. After completing a 10.4 million U.S. vehicle sales year in 2009, most predictions for 2010 point to a gradual but steady rebound. U.S. car makers have adjusted their production higher according to a forecast of 11 to 12 million new vehicle sales this year. While this is an improvement, it’s still a far cry from levels of 13.4 million in 2008, and starkly down compared to the preceding nine successive years when sales were in excess of 16 million (reaching a high of 17.7 million in 2000). So don’t unfasten your seatbelts just yet. The housing outlook is even murkier. After falling about 75 percent from the bloated levels of the housing bubble years, residential construction starts finally stopped falling. Still, despite all the efforts to rejuvenate the 34 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

industry, housing starts have yet to show a real recovery and have been bouncing around at an annual rate of about 550,000 units. Again, expectations are better for 2010. The National Association of Realtors forecasts that 680,000 units will be built in 2010, and this is one of the most conservative forecasts. Housing prices and construction are also expected to go up slightly in Canada, from 141,000 units in 2009 to a forecasted 164,000 units this year. So, better times are likely ahead for this sector too, but “better than last year” still doesn’t mean “good” when you are talking about housing. As long as housing starts remain under one million units, there won’t be any meaningful recovery in steel wire demand coming from the housing market. Looking globally, big markets like Europe and the Middle East are still struggling with weak steel demand in general. Despite the latest positive economic indicators, wire rod demand in Europe, particularly in southern Europe, is still very weak. Likewise, the Middle East is still trying to recover from Dubai’s financial problems

The market has been hard to predict, but wire manufacturers may want to consider restocking their inventory of wire rod. and real estate bust. The general atmosphere in this part of the world is very pessimistic, and no major new construction projects are heard to be planned for the near future. The bright spots are markets like Brazil, Chile and Peru in South America, and certainly China, whose wire rod market looks quite stable, though they are likely to face great downward pressure in the future, as the wire rod inventory in China’s domestic market is on a rising trend. For the rest of Asia, the smaller markets are not doing too badly, and China is able to export some of its capacity to neighboring markets like Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam and other countries. China’s internal consumption will keep domestic prices high and make export

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prices unattractive. China is not exporting much steel at present, but we all know that this can change on a dime. Back to North America, wire companies bled a lot of cash in 2009, primarily because they had to liquidate high-cost rod inventory, but those expensive stocks have since been worked through. The American Wire Producers Association says that inventories are close to an all-time low. Wire Murat Askin production capacities are now slowly climbing again. The New Year should be a better one. Demand will improve modestly, and prices will be steady, on the whole. Companies have adapted to this new norm. Don’t get too excited, though. It is going to be still a very slow recovery because it will take a while for unemployment, consumer spending, home and car sales to go back to normal and healthy levels. Until then, there will not be a strong demand, at least not from the developed world. As of January and February 2010, perhaps not unexpectedly, the market is, once again, picking up. Just like wire, a lot of wire rod production capacity has been taken out of the American market and rod inventories are close to an all-time low. With raw material costs also on the rise, wire rod producers have tried to push through several successive $50 to $60/ton price increases in recent months. Right now these bullish price increases are not supported with good end-use demand so a lot of them are only partially accepted by customers. Until demand improves, we may continue to see some further cost-driven price increases, but if more capacity is utilized to benefit from these higher prices, prices will retreat. Still, thanks in part to bustling export demand from Asia, scrap prices, while somewhat volatile, have been strong on balance. Steel imports are negligible and are often more expensive than the domestic prices. Because of strong scrap prices, low steel inventories and lack of imports, there isn’t a big downside potential to the U.S. wire market right now. And if the demand comes back strongly (which, admittedly, is a big “if”), the pendulum will swing to the other direction and shortages will develop once again—a scenario that I have seen over and over again the last 15 years. For this reason, I think it would not be unwise for wire companies to do some modest restocking for what appears to be a better year in coming. SteelOrbis provides steel news, sector analysis, trade statistics on steel, market pricing and more as well as a secure e-trade platform for steel buyers and sellers. Murat Askin is SteelOrbis’ general manager in the Americas region. Prior to working for SteelOrbis, he had a lengthy commercial career in the North American wire rod market. He can be contacted at tel. 713-589-6049, www.steelorbis.com. ■

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FIBER WATCH

FIBER WATCH Construction begun on sub-sea fiber network connecting Ireland and U.K. Ireland’s CeltixConnect announced it has commenced construction of fiber optic sub-sea cable that will connect Ireland to the U.K., a venture that it noted represents the first such Irish effort in a decade. A press release said that the CeltixConnect cable “will uniquely land directly in the heart of Dublin’s business district at East Point Business Park and the Irish Financial

CeltixConnect directors Tom McMahon, Diane Hodnett and Jim McMahon display the marine survey for their company’s latest project. Services Centre (IFSC), connecting from there to the T50, Dublin’s major metropolitan network that links all key business districts, data centers and business parks.” In the U.K., it said, the privately owned carrier neutral sub-sea cable will have the ability to connect to the Welsh Assembly funded ‘Fibre Speed,’ an open access fiber-optic network that connects Holyhead to Manchester, or with a number of other major fiber-optic networks that connect into London and mainland Europe. “No new Irish sub-sea cable system has been built since 2000 and currently most of the existing sub-sea cable systems face near technical obsolescence and natural end of life,” said CeltixConnect Commercial Director Diane Hodnett. “As such, until now Ireland risked facing the possibility of becoming a marooned digital island. CeltixConnect’s pioneering sub-sea dark fibre business model, where each fibre is capable of carrying up to 960 Gigabits per second (Gbps), the equivalent of 480 hours of video per second, will offer customers increased reliability, security, scalability and technical longevity at a competitive price.” The announcement cited widespread bandwidth demand as driving the need for the project. The release noted that projections call for spending on IT “cloud services” to grow threefold rising to $42 billion by 2012. “Ireland’s success in 36 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

attracting and supporting these companies and their peers will be founded, “in no small part, on its ability to provide a secure, reliable and cost effective technical infrastructure of fiber optic communications – both throughout the country and off the Island,” it said.

Cable route links Japan to the Trans-Pacific Express Cable Network Japan’s NTT Communications announced that it has launched a new cable route linking Japan to the TransPacific Express Cable Network (TPE), an optical fiber cable system that interconnects Mainland China, South Korea, Taiwan, the U.S. and now Japan. The TPE, the first phase of which began operating on September 30, 2008, has been built by a consortium comprising NTT Com, AT&T, China Telecommunications, China United Telecommunications, Chunghwa Telecom, KT Corporation and Verizon Business, a press release said. It noted that the construction and operational startup of the Japan/Asia leg constitutes the second phase of the TPE project. The TPE, it said, now includes approximately 18,000 km of cable and offers maximum transmission capacity of up to 5.12 terabits per second.

Fiber optics to benefit from federal spending for U.S. stimulus efforts The Fiber-to-the-Home Council reports that optical fiber technology has already been bolstered in the early stages of U.S. stimulus projects. A press release from the council, citing 18 recently announced loan and grant awards totaling $183 million for local projects in 17 states, said that fiber optic technology will play a key role in activities promoted by the Recovery Act. “Given the large number of applications and the broad range of technologies proposed by applicants, it appears from this initial set of awards that the agencies are emphasizing fiber-driven networks as key to creating jobs and ‘future-proofing’ stimulus-funded projects,” said FTTH Council President Joe Savage. Savage noted that five of the eight broadband projects to be supported through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will be built with Fiber-ToThe-Premise solutions. These recipients are Big Island Broadband/Aloha Broadband, Inc. in Hawaii; Peetz Cooperative Telephone Co., in Colorado; The Bretton Woods Telephone Company in New Hampshire, Slic Network Solutions (Nicholville Telephone) in New York; and North Central Ohio Rural Fiber Optic Network, Consolidated Electric Cooperative in Ohio. Further, all four of the awards for middle mile projects through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) were to promote fiber optic solutions in Georgia, Maine, New York and South Dakota, he said. ■

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FASTENER UPDATE Nucor to challenge ITC ruling U.S.-based Nucor Fastener, which had pressed an unfair trade case only to have it dismissed by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), has filed an appeal claiming that the body erred in its ruling that the domestic fastener industry is not being injured by dumped and subsidized imports from China and Taiwan. One story cited Alan Price, a partner in the Washington law firm of Wiley Rein LLP, as calling the decision “clearly erroneous.” Price, who represented Nucor Fastener, criticized the ITC ruling. “The ITC’s determination that the U.S. fasteners industry is uninjured is arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion Stainless steel fasteners are the and otherwise not in accordance with law,” he focus of a trade case. said. “The evidence clearly showed that the industry’s operating margins dropped by more than 50 percent and that Chinese and Taiwanese fasteners dramatically undersold U.S.-produced fasteners.” Contacted by WJI, Price reported that the following information about his activity in the case was accurate, and that there was nothing to add at this time. Nucor Fastener, which produces fasteners such as structural bolts, nuts and cap screws, plans to pursue all options with regard to its appeal. The St. Joe, Indiana-based division of steelmaker Nucor Corp. filed petitions with the ITC and the U.S. Commerce Department last September requesting antidumping investigations into imports of standard steel fasteners from China and Taiwan and a countervailing duty-or subsidy-investigation of China. Nucor alleged that Chinese and Taiwanese producers and exporters dumped the products in the U.S. market from 2006 to 2008 and sought anti-dumping margins of between 67 and 206 percent against Chinese producers and exporters and margins ranging from 51.4 to 114.1 percent against shipments from Taiwan. Commerce initiated its investigations in mid-October and found that from 2006 to 2008 imports of standard steel fasteners from China increased about 4.5 percent while those from Taiwan fell by about 19.1 percent. The investigations were terminated, however, after the ITC found no reasonable indication of injury or threat of injury to the U.S. industry. Price disagrees with that finding. His reasons include that U.S. production and capacity utilization had decreased by 50 percent while Chinese and Taiwanese imports grew to account for 56.8 percent of the market, a swing that was made possible by Chinese and Taiwanese producers selling their fasteners at significantly lower prices. “The factual evidence is compelling and the U.S. fastener

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industry and its workers deserve a fair opportunity to present their case,” Price said. “We are asking the court to give us that opportunity.” The flip-side of the story comes from the law firm of Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, which opposed Price’s firm. It noted that, “The petition, filed by Nucor Fastener, sought to impose significant offsetting duties of more than 100% on imports of standard nuts, bolts and cap screws, many of which have not been manufactured in the United States for several years, and some of which are manufactured to OEM specifications.” It noted that, “The unanimous negative preliminary determination is unusual in trade remedy disputes against China, given the ITC’s low threshold for injury findings in preliminary investigations. It has only occurred three times since 1979, and Barnes/Richardson has represented the respondents in all three of those cases. This decision may reflect a new level of scrutiny by the Commission of the role of imports in light of the extraordinary global recession which has impacted foreign producers even more than domestic industries. This result will permit the fastener market to function normally during recovery from the recession, preventing many millions of dollars in remedial duties and increased manufacturing costs for OEMs.”

Canadian body continues penalties on steel fasteners from China A review by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Inquiry No. NQ-2004-005) has found that conditions support its continuing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain steel fasteners made in China. Wire service reports note that that in January 2005, an inquiry (No. NQ-2004-005) resulted in a finding that certain fasteners originating in or exported from China were being subsidized, and as such, posed a potential threat to the domestic injury. The stories said that the review found that there was a need to continue imposing the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these products. The Tribunal did find that the dumping of certain stainless steel fasteners from Chinese Taipei was unlikely to result in injury, so the CBSA will therefore not continue to impose anti-dumping duties on these products. A government website notes the following, which was the basis for the original order: “The Tribunal found that the dumping in Canada of certain carbon steel screws originating in or exported from (China) and the subsidizing of such products...had caused injury to the domestic industry. In addition, the Tribunal found that the dumping in Canada of certain stainless steel screws...from Chinese Taipei was threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. The Tribunal addressed the requests for product exclusions filed by parties that related to these two classes of goods…(and) based on the review, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will continue to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these products.” ■

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Conference Programming Committee holds first Interwire 2011 meetings A solid core of wire and cable manufacturing veterans were scheduled as of press time to have held their initial meetings as they help develop the educational program for Interwire 2011, which will be held May 3-5 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2011 Conference Programming Committee is a mixture of ferrous and nonferrous/electrical industry representatives. Over the course of the year, they will be providing direction in terms of the entire educational program for Interwire 2011, including the technical paper tracks as well as operational presentations and specific themes for each day. Future issues will provide more details. Below are the committee members. Ferrous: Victor Andrade, Vice President Mexican Operations, WireCo WorldGroup; Brian Burr, General Manager–Stainless, Sumiden Wire Products Corporation; Eric Kessler, Director of Operations, Insteel Wire Products Company; Ernesto Merino, Director of Operations, DeAcero;

Tom Moran, Plant Manager, National-Standard; Nicholas Nickoletopoulos, General Manager, Sivaco Wire Group; Todd Roberts, General Sales Manager, American Spring Wire; Randy Sheets, Division Manufacturing Manager, Leggett & Platt; Andy Talbot, Vice President General Manager, MidSouth Wire; Walther Van Raemdonck, General Manager Technology Wire International, N.V. Bekaert S.A.; David Weinand, Executive Vice President, Oklahoma Steel & Wire; and Bhaskar Yalamanchili, Director Corporate Quality, Gerdau Ameristeel. Electrical/Nonferrous: Daniel Blais, Vice President Industrial Operations, Safety, and Environmental, Prysmian Communications, Prysmian Power Cables, USA; Douglas Blew, Vice President, CommScope (Catawba NC); Richard Carr, Executive Vice President, Coleman Cable Inc.; Kamesh Chivukula, COO Rea Magnet, President Algonquin; Neville Crabbe, President, Leoni Wire, Inc. (USA); Richard Miller, Senior Vice President Electrical Manufacturing, Southwire Company; Patricio Murga, Director of Technology and Development, Viakable; Robert Raiti, President, Owl Wire (Marmon); Ron Reed, General Manager, Horizon Wire & Cable; William Reichert, Vice President Operations Champlain Cable Corporation; Gary

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Spence, Vice President Nonferrous Metals, Encore Wire; Mark Thackeray, Vice President North American Operations, General Cable; and José Antonio de Miguel, Plant Manager, Vallejo, Condumex.

Interwire 2011 dates announced WAI has issued its official announcement that the Association will return May 3-5, 2011, to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to hold its 81st Annual Convention and Interwire 2011. The Interwire trade show has been condensed to a threeday event and the paperwork is being sent to exhibitors. Companies considering exhibiting can send a request for that information to sales@wirenet.org. WAI must receive completed applications from exhibitors by March 8, 2010. The Points Meeting, where exhibit space will be allocated, will be held March 11, 2010, at WAI’s headquarters.

WAI to return to Mexico for ITC The WAI plans to return to Monterrey, Mexico, the site of the 2008 International Technical Conference (ITC) this October. To be held at the Crowne Plaza Monterrey, the ITC includes a technical conference, tabletop exhibits, tour and networking opportunities. The event is being supported by the Asociación Nacional de Transformadores de Acero A.C. (ANTAAC), the Departamento de Turismo de Nuevo Leon (OCVMTY), and the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterry (ITESM). Following the 2008 event, which drew more than 200 attendees, then-WAI First Vice President Antonio Ayala, JJ Lowe Associates, a key organizer, observed, “I am thrilled that we were able to bring together so many people to Monterrey, a city that reflects how vital and able manufacturing is in Mexico.” Look for more details in future issues.

The opening ceremonies at the 2008 ITC in Monterrey, Mexico, featured keynote speakers Hugo Gomez, Director Sector Cables del Grupo Condumex and Raul M. Gutierrez, DeAcero Group President.

Long Products Supply Chain Symposium

Where the Long Products Industries Meet in 2010

MAY 10-11, 2010

PFISTER HOTEL, MILWAUKEE, WI

The most cost-effective business meeting you will attend all year! The Long Products Supply Chain Symposium will provide the information your company needs for strategic decisionmaking in 2010. Are you President, CEO, COO or Sales Executive in the Long Products Industry? Are you a Rod, Bar or Wire Manufacturer? A Wire Product, Fastener or Wire Fabricator? A Supplier of equipment or services to the Supply Chain? You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet with your vendors, customers, and peers, all in one place, and hear what the experts in this insightful program have to say about the state of the industry and the economy.

Program, Speakers and Topics May 9-10 Monday, May 10 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm US Economic and Manufacturing Policy Keynote Speaker – Jay Timmons, EVP, National Association of Manufacturers – Healthcare reform, energy policy, and climate change impact your bottom line. Panel of Policy Experts – Actions for Economic Recovery Charles Blum, Director, Coalition for a Prosperous America & Fair Currency Coalition Thomas Danjczek, President, Steel Manufacturers Association David Phelps, President, American Institute for International Steel Kurt Fowler, Managing Director, SteelFacts 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

This event is made possible by the generous support of our Sponsors: INDUSTRY LEADERS Charter Steel King Steel Corporation ArcelorMittal Long Carbon North America PRESS SPONSORS American Metal Market SteelOrbis ASSOCIATION SPONSORS American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) Asociación Nacional De Productores De Acero (ANTAAC) Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) Wire Association International (WAI)

AWPA Annual Meeting

Cocktail Reception

Tuesday, May 11 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Manufacturing Economy In The US and The World Keynote Speaker – John J. Ferriola, COO, Nucor Panel of Economists – General and Steel Economic Outlook Panel of Sector Forecasts – Construction and Automotive Kenneth Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors of America 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Supply Chain Outlook Speaker – Scrap markets are worldwide! Panel Raw Material Supply – Where is the Supply rollercoaster, today? Russ Rinn, Executive Vice President, CMC Americas James Kerkvliet, VP of Commercial Sales, Gerdau Ameristeel 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Cocktail Reception

May 12-13

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For More Program Information and To Register – Visit www.awpa.org.

This occasional section will provide readers a better idea of what WAI’s committees/board of directors do.

Volunteer spotlight: WAI’s Paper Awards Committee The Paper Awards Committee is perhaps the Wire Association’s premier collection of technical experts. It is a group of seasoned industry specialists in R&D, product development, and the whole array of wire and cable production processes. Each year, they lend their keen eye to review all technical and practical papers presented at WAI-sponsored events for a given calendar year. Typically, this includes the spring conference and the fall international conference. For 2009, that means they have read and reviewed all papers presented at Interwire 2009 in Cleveland this past April as well as the November conference in Istanbul. “It’s our job to maintain the highest level of quality possible in the technical literature produced through the association,” said chairman Erik Macs, Fine International Corp. “Winning one of these awards has long been a prestigious honor, and it’s our duty to keep it that way. We want to recognize only those papers that truly advance the knowledge base of the industry.” Based on their careful review, the members of this committee determine what papers are worthy of publication in the Wire Journal International as well as which deserve awards to recognize outstanding achievement in their respective categories. “The work by this committee is truly unsung,” said WAI Director of Education Marc Murray, staff liaison to the committee. “They are the ones who assume the demanding task of reading numerous papers all in a short timeframe at the end of each year.” Subcommittees review papers separately in four categories: ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, and general. Each reviewer reads and rates all papers in his assigned category, ultimately assigning a score to each using the same set of standard criteria. In addition to the personal task of reviewing papers individually, members consult with each other to resolve technical questions, clear up discrepancies, and generally hash out the quality and relevance of each paper to ensure the most deserving papers are recognized. First-place Medal Awards and second-place Silver Certificates are awarded separately in each category. The committee is not required to award a prize in each category every year, and may choose not to give any award at its discretion. These awards are bestowed at the Association’s annual meeting in honor of the following exemplary con-

tributors to the body of technical work in the wire and cable industry: the Allan B. Dove Memorial Medal Award for best ferrous paper, the Marshall V. Yokelson Memorial Medal Award for best nonferrous paper, the Urbain J.H. Malo Memorial Medal Award for best electrical paper, and the Horace Pops Medal Award for best general paper.

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Paper Awards Committee Chairman Erik Macs.

Paper Awards Committee Members José Miguel Atienza, Technical University of Madrid Gil Baker, Confident Instruments Sergio Castañeda-Gutiérrez, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Condumex (CIDEC) Donald Dodge, Calmont Wire & Cable Joseph Domblesky, Marquette University Victor Dorsten, Galvacor Inc. Tolga Ediz, Sarkuysan Elektrolitik Bakır A.S. Masoud Garshasb, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Jason Gillen, Encore Wire Ltd. Jesús González, Viakable C. Richard Gordon, Gerdau Ameristeel Alan Gorton Karen Hamilton, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Jonathan Hardy, Adcom-Jacksonville John Hugens, North American Manufacturing David Korte, Baker Hughes Centrilift Erik Macs, Fine International Corp. (Chairman) Mike McNulty, Wire & Cable Technology International Chris Messina, Rad-Con, Inc. Donald Neville, Niehoff Endex North America Inc. Jan Pilarczyk, Czestochowa University of Technology Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting Inc. Peter Power, Power Innovative Technology Angelica Ramos, Viakable Bob Saveland, WireCo WorldGroup Surya Kumar Singh, Caparo Steel Products Gary Spence, Encore Wire Ltd. Andrew Stromer, Howar Equipment Inc. (Vice Chairman) Edmond Torbey, Niehoff Endex North America Inc. Bhaskar Yalamanchili, Gerdau Ameristeel Kazunari Yoshida, Tokai University Committe Liaisons Richard Miller, Southwire Co. (Ex. Committee Liaison) Marc Murray, WAI, (Staff Liaison) ■

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Three Wire Association International chapters, under the auspices of The Wire Foundation, are seeking applications from the children of chapter members in good standing for their 2010 Scholarship awards. The New England, Midwest and Southeast Chapters will be sending letters in mid-February to their respective members inviting applications. Deadline for submissions are to be postmarked no later than Thursday, March 25, 2010, for consideration. The chapter scholarship program got its start in the New England chapter in 2006, and the Midwest and Southeast chapter scholarships were offered for the first time in 2008. The Wire Foundation assumed administration of the scholarship funds in 2008, and donations made to support the chapter scholarship funds are tax deductible. For both These scholarship the New England programs are a and Midwest chapter scholarships, eli- tangible way (to) ... gible candidates for provide a return the awards must be …while investing in graduating high school seniors who the next generation. will be continuing their education in college. The Southeast Chapter scholarship also allows continuing college students to apply. Each chapter’s scholarship committee will review the applications and recommend award recipients to The Wire Foundation board for its review and vote. “These scholarship programs are a tangible way in which the chapters can provide a return to their members, while investing in the next generation,” said WAI Director of Membership Chip Marsh. “The chapters donate the proceeds of their golf tournaments and other activities to build scholarship funds to ensure that the programs continue to grow.” Non-members of WAI who have students who would be eligible to apply for the scholarships are encouraged to join WAI and their respective chapter. First year chapter dues are free for new members. “Each of the chapters has added new members thanks to their scholarship program,” said Marsh. “The $95 investment is certainly worth the opportunity for their children to win one of these $1,000 awards, and they get the full benefit of WAI membership as well.” For more information, contact WAI’s Chip Marsh at cmarsh@wirenet.org or call him at tel. 203-453-1748. ■

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The industry seeks a positive direction at wire Düsseldorf

rganizers of wire Düsseldorf are optimistic that the 2010 staging of the biennial event at the Fairgrounds on April 12-16 will help bolster industry momentum. In 2008, wire Düsseldorf hosted a thriving wire and cable industry that was reflected by strong attendance and much activity at the trade show. There was little or no sense of the ensuing global economic slump that began to be felt in the last quarter of 2008. Much has happened since then, and while there are some more positive signs, there is great interest in what will happen at the upcoming staging of the world’s largest wire and trade show. Six months ago, IWMA Executive Secretary Phillip Knight said in an interview that the outlook for wire Düsseldorf appeared surprisingly strong, given the global economy. In January, he told WJI that he remains confident about that prediction. He observed that demand for exhibition space and visitor attendence looks quite good. He further noted that the event should benefit from encouraging signs of global economic recovery. Further comments are presented in this preview from Düsseldorf Project Director Friedrich Kehrer and IWCEA President Heinz Rockenhauser as well as a range of exhibitors. Booth listings start on p. 52 and an alphabetical roster of exhibitors starts on p. 76.

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Below, Düsseldorf Project Director Friedrich Kehrer, who oversees wire 2010, shares his expectations for the event with WJI. WJI: The global economic picture has drastically changed since the last wire show: how has that affected the 2010 event? Kehrer: The global economic crisis of course had a profound effect on the worldwide machine and equipment building industry. The bottom seems to have been reached, and there is an upward tendency, confirmed by positive prognoses of renowned economic research institutes. The wire and Tube trade fairs will take place in a recovering economic environment. Most of our customers seem to be stable, and reductions in exhibition space are the exception. As of midJanuary, such cuts are less than 5%, a very positive result in light of the overall economic situation. The number of exhibitors has even increased from 2008. Currently, wire records Düsseldorf Project 1,135 exhibitors (2008: 1,130) on Director Friedrich 553,264 sq ft of space, and Tube is Kehrer. up as well. Thus we have actually won exhibitors for both events, a fantastic result that we’re very proud of. The trade fair concept for both events has proven to be very successful. Customers point to the Düsseldorf shows for wire and tube as the No. 1 industry events. Anyone wanting to be present in their respective industry cannot afford to not attend. WJI: Do you have a sense of whether the attendee base will be as strong as in past events? Could it be that pent-up demand from long-delayed orders will translate to activity at the show? Kehrer: The quality of both trade fairs remains undaunted. Each company will show its innovations, the latest technologies and products, as well as trendsetting services. The accustomed visitor quality will also remain, although we suspect there will be fewer visitors than in 2008. The internationality of wire and Tube visitors is comparable to that of our other leading trade shows in Düsseldorf, such as drupa, interpack, K and Medica. In 2008, roughly 78,000 visitors from more than 60 countries travelled to Düsseldorf. Furthermore, our global marketing and press activities significantly support visitor acquisition in advance. Regarding “pent-up demand,” this is entirely possible. We assume that certain projects will be finalized at wire. With increasing regularity, we receive positive signals from the market that confirm that the situation is slowly but surely improving. We shall know for sure when the event is held, but at this moment, we feel very positive.

wire 2010 information Show name: wire 2010, International Wire and Cable Trade Fair Dates: April 12-16 Location: Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Düsseldorf, Germany Venue: Halls 9-12, 15-17: wire Halls 1-7: tube Show hours: 9 am – 6 pm, April 12-15 9 am – 5 pm, April 16 U.S. contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America 150 N. Michigan Avenue, # 2920 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel. (312) 781-5180 Fax (312) 781-5188 info@mdna.com/www.mdna.com or www.messe-duesseldorf.de Travel arrangements TTI Travel, Inc. Tel. (212) 674-3476; travltrade@aol.com; www.traveltradeint.com Show sponsors: Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association (IWCEA) International Wire and Machinery Association (IWMA) Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA) N. American Pavilion organizer: Messe Düsseldorf North America North American Pavilion sponsor: Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA) Admission Single day: 30 euro On-line presales: 22 euro Event ticket: 65 euro On-line presales: 55 euro Show Program Separate wire/Tube: 25 euro Bundle wire/Tube: 40 euro

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wire 2010: the timing is good for the return of the biennial industry event

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Technology need will ultimately prevail Below, International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association President Heinz Rockenhauser discusses his outlook for wire 2010 with WJI. WJI: Given the state of the global economy and the events of the past year, what is your outlook for wire 2010? Rockenhauser: We all know that we face a heavy industrial recession caused by the financial crisis that began toward the end of 2008. It looks as if wire and cable manufacturers bottomed out in 2009, and most of them have registered a slight increase in production levels since last autumn. Equipment suppliers, because of the economic cycle, are facing a most difficult year. That is why wire Düsseldorf is the perfect event at the right time: equipment suppliers will present new products and innovations to manufacturers who are themselves preparing for their future, and hopefully they will be ready to make the investments that will provide them improved efficiency, energy savings and the mateIWCEA President Heinz rial resources or avenues to diversify Rockenhauser. into new products, for example such as in the area of renewable energies or stabilization of power distribution networks. WJI: Is it possible that pent-up demand from long-delayed orders will translate to activity at wire Dusseldorf? Rockenhauser: I am positive that IWCEA members have made the most of this slower time to put maximum efforts into product development, improvement and innovations. That is, after all, what all visitors of this great show are expecting from their suppliers. We know our customers in most countries of the western world have lower plant workloads, which means their investments likely will be far below the levels of two or four years ago. But in markets such as China and India, they continue to talk about growth rates as they had before the recession. Markets such as Russia, Middle East and Brazil are slower, but continuously improving. We expect increased activities into new investments compared with 2009. WJI: As emerging regions become more important to the wire and cable industry, can this have an impact on wire Düsseldorf? Rockenhauser: No doubt trade shows in Asia, such as China and India, have been growing fast in the past six to eight years, and those markets are attractive for many equipment suppliers, but wire Düsseldorf will keep its position as the leading fair for the wire and cable industry and their equipment suppliers. Here all major suppliers show equipment at their booths. New technology is still mainly driven from Europe, as can be seen in what they offer for renewable energies. Here we have highly qualified human resources available to push efficiency in production and saving of natural resources. And the event’s two-year cycle is needed to develop, test and present new generations of equipment.

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The artistry of wire will be on display for attendees to appreciate at wire 2010 Wire and cable may be business, but it also one that has an artistic bent, as attendees at wire 2010 can see that at the Fairgrounds, where Peruvian artist Nani Cardenas will once again show her artwork to illustrate the connection between art and industry. Cardenas uses wire and cable as the dominant features of expression in her work, which will be displayed by the entrance to the trade

A sampling of some of the wire art by artist Nani Cardenas that will be shown at wire 2010.

show at the Fairgrounds. Her figures, made of steel, bronze, copper, silver or plastic, are curved, knotted and or intertwined. In the exhibit halls, Nani Cardenas’ artwork will blend together with exhibitors’ machinery and equipment: among others, one can look for a serious-looking young man, his hair a mass of black and white cables and his shirt a wild weave of wires and cables; a face covered with white wires; figures with torsos and long legs of wound black cables standing together in a group; a headless dancer fashioned in twisted wire. Her display will be located at the North Entrance.

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Aachener Maschinen GmbH Hall 15 H-36 Germany The main products of Aachener, a specialist for cold forming processes, include: modular, “made-to-measure” bolt makers for long bolts and screws, thread rollers for long parts, hydraulic or mechanic rod headers, straightening machines, machines for production of spokes and nipples, including engineering and service. www.aachener-maschinenbau.de/ ACIMAF Hall 11 A-47 Italy The Associazione Costruttori Italiani Macchine Per Filo (ACIMAF) was founded for the purpose of promoting the image of Italian technology in the sector of machines and products for the wire and cable manufacturing industry. Its member companies offer the wire and cable industry an unequalled range of machinery and products capable of satisfying all manufacturing requirements. www.acimaf.com.

ACM AB Hall 9 E-40 Sweden To measure will not reduce the cost—but an intelligent use of accurate measuring data can. ACM AB’s KSM premier off-line measuring and data acquisition system produces accurate measuring data allowing for efficient and profitable analyzing of over dimensional cost and process variations. The dominating cable (materials) can be reduced by the KSMEval program, where over dimensional costs can be substantiated by selectable parameters; for example by product code, production line, operator, etc. These subjects can then be further filtered by date, time, etc. Production line economics can easily be compared. By producing 1% longer lengths with the same materials, bottom line profit increases 10% (based on a 10% company profit). www.acmab.com

AEI Compounds Ltd. Hall 11 D-78 U.K. AEI Compounds Ltd., part of the TT Electronics plc Group of Companies, has continued the development of its range of crosslinkable and thermoplastic compounds for the cable industry. It will be pleased to discuss these materials with interested companies. Backed by the company’s excellent reputation for quality, service, innovation and depth of experience in the cable industry, AEI Compounds continues to offer assistance to companies either through attendance at trials or modification of its compounds to suit processing conditions and/or final application. AEI Compounds welcomes the opportunity to discuss such matters with interested companies. www.aeicompounds.com. AIM, Inc. (Automated Industrial Machinery, Inc.) Hall 11 A-25 U.S.

WAI returns to Hall 11 B-25 The WAI will display the association’s publications, products and services, including Wire Journal International, The Wire Journal International 2010 Reference Guide, its new publication in India: WIRE BULLETIN, and a range of association technical books, reports and DVDs. Also, news about the WAI’s International Technical Conference to be held October 18-20, 2010, in Monterrey, Mexico, as well as information for WAI membership opportunities, its chapter network and WAI’s Internet site (www.wirenet.org). The booth will also include information on booth availability for Wire Expo 2010 (May12-13, 2010) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to be co-located with The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo; and Interwire 2011, the largest wire and cable show in the Americas, to be held May 3-5, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. www.wirenet.org.

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The WAI booth at Hall 11 B-25 was kept busy during wire 2008.

AIM, Inc., will demonstrate 2009 and 2010 innovations in wire bending technology that are ahead of their time. Its modular equipment, powered with the latest in automation technology, is suitable for companies that want to grow with their markets. New engineering designs and software innovations are “married” to 2010 releases unmatched for the industry and distinguished for their ingenuity. AIM offers simple programming, advanced tools, graphic simulation with collision detection and production estimation that has never before been seen. Automation raised to the next level translates to dependable and predictable equipment for manufacturers. 2D and 3D CNC large and small bending capabilities with wire capacities up to 16 mm (5/8”) with a twoyear limited warranty. Depend on AIM: “Forming our future with yours.” www.aimmachines.com. Ajex & Turner Hall 11 F-02 India Ajex & Turner will display its range of dies and in-house die repairing/reconditioning machines in different models for TC/PCD/ND dies in different models, like the TCD-11, TCD-12, TCD-16, WPM-1, WPM-2 and WPM-3 as well as ultrasonic machines, UPM-555 and SAU-250, and extrusion tools, shaving dies and more. The dies are suitable for the manufacture of copper, stainless, steel, medium- and high-carbon steel, brass, bronze, nickel, tungsten and aluminum products. PCD and ND dies are available in sizes from 10 micron to 34 mm, tungsten carbide dies from 0.1 mm to 150 mm. Dies are inspected with Conoptica

Alloy Wire International Ltd. Hall 11 E-28 U.K. Founded in 1946 by John Stockdale, Alloy Wire International is a world leader in the manufacture of precision cold drawn round wire, flat wire and shaped wire products. It supplies nickel alloy, nickel cobalt alloys and many other high performance alloys in wire and narrow ribbon. The company has expanded its size range to include up to 16 and 18 mm while maintaining its ability to supply these sizes in small quantities. The company holds ISO 9002 and Civil Aviation Authority approvals and has in-house testing facilities for examination and certification of the wire properties. www.alloywire.com. Anbao (Qinhuangdao) Wire & Mesh Co., Ltd. Hall 16 K-40 China

Exhibitor comments WJI: What are your expectations for wire 2010 in terms of attendees/business potential, etc.? Is your outlook much different than for past shows? Even though the financial crisis is still present, we are sure that many people will attend the fair and make wire Düsseldorf a great success.

There are no guarantees for us that we’ll secure business during the fair, but we are committed to attend and will do so with passion and a fair amount of gusto. Mike Seager, PWT Limited. We expect wire 2010 to be a good show in terms of both attendees and business potential. Since September 2009 we’ve seen many

Anbao Wire & Mesh Co., is a significant manufacturer and exporter of steel wire and wire product, including ACSR wire and strand, zinc-5%, aluminum (Galfan) overhead ground wire and message

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equipment that can provide die geometry. The company offers tooling such as diamond needle files and angular pins, die-checking pins, diamond/paste and ceramic pulleys and tools. It also represents Metalube (U.K.) for wiredrawing lubricants for copper and aluminum wire, TKT (Italy) for lubricant for steel wire and carbide pressure dies, SMEM (Korea) for testing and measuring equipments, Sealeze (U.S.) for wire descaling brushes, Eurotek (Italy) for self-centering cross heads and Power Handling (U.S.) for material handling solutions. www.ajexturner.com.

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recovery signals coming from the market, and that’s good because we feel that a general confidence in the future is growing. We think that wire 2010 is coming in the right period and we have good expectations for this show. Hopefully, it will be better than the successful show in 2008. Davide Rebessi, A. Appiani. We still consider this the most important exhibition in our field as well as a good opportunity for meeting potentially new customers. We are optimistic but are aware that this crisis has not yet come to an end and a total recovery is not around the corner. However, we sell our

machines all over the world and economic struggle differs according to the geographical areas. Thus, we hope and expect to meet people who are overcoming this economic slowdown and may be interested in investments. Stefano Parma, PS Costruzioni. Our expectations? The unexpected. André Gosselin, Maillefer SA. We are approaching wire Düsseldorf 2010 with great optimism. The overall capital investment on the market is still lower compared to 2008, as it has not yet fully recovered from the Q4/08 crisis. Euroalpha has been expanding its activities worldwide quite successfully, and we expect a considerably larger presence of qualified visitors at our booth compared to the past edition. For manufacturers who do

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strand, message/ guy/stay/span wire and strand, aluminum-clad steel wire and strand, armoring cable wire, cable braiding wire, etc. The company can produce above products as per the standard, such as ASTM B498, ASTM B500, ASTM A475, BS EN50189, BS 4565, BS 183, IEC888, DIN48200(Pt. III), ASTM A363, ASTM A640, ASTM A641 ASTM A111, ASTM B502, EN10270-1 and BS443. Most Anbao products are hot-dipped galvanized wire and strand, which is a costeffective corrosion protection system. During the hot-dip process, the zinc and steel bond allow the zinc to carefully protect and cover the underlying steel. The service life of the wire or strand is proportional to the thickness of the zinc coating. It can offer three coatings: A, B and C, the “C” coat offering the best protection against atmospheric corrosion, and recommended for tropical, marine and industrial atmospheres. Anbao, which has an ISO 9001 quality control system, has a customer quality guarantee. Its philosophy is Quality + Sincerity + Service. www.anbao.com. A. Appiani Hall 11 G-32 Italy

Appiani, one of the most respected manufacturers of steel reels, having 48 years of experience as a supplier to the wire and cable industry, will display a comprehensive range of spools and reels. The line up includes B type and TA100 spools for steel cord, hose wire and sawing wire. Appiani is committed to continuous developments, above all in the sawing wire field, where huge investments were made in recent years to increase the quality standard and productivity to satisfy the rising

demand for these products worldwide. Other products to be showcased include: pressed reels for bunching and extrusion lines; corrugated and structural reels for cables and wire; machined and dynamically balanced reels for wiredrawing, stranding and bunching; equipment for reel and coil handling; and composite ABS steel reels for telecom cables and fiber optics. www.appiani.reels.it/www. lesmoamerica.com. Aumann GmbH Hall 10 G-56 Germany

Aumann will present its selection of wire enamelling machines for wire sizes from 0.015 to 1.20 mm. Its series of horizontal machines has been supplemented the past year with the model DLH 7-100-250, for processing all wire from 0.10 mm to 0.25 mm, which is something many customers have asked for. Aumann systems include the inline drawing unit, annealer, enamel applicator, baking oven with cooling system, inline control devices, double spooler for biconical coils and controls featuring modern visualizations. The machines offer high-production speeds, constant enamelled wire quality, easy handling and a long operational life-time. This makes for high production levels and highquality wire and ensures that the cost per kilo of enamelled wire is kept low. During the show, Aumann will also display wire enamelling machines at its head office in Espelkamp. Customers and any other interested parties are invited to see these machines on site. Register at marion.zimmermann@aumann.com. www.aumann.com

AWCMA/VOEDKM Hall 10 A-40-1 Austria Achieving greater awareness of its market-leading high-tech products and Austrian engineering in the international wire and cable industry is central to the global aims of the AWCMA industry association. 19 Austrian AWCMA specialist firms able to apply state-ofthe-art technology to solve any wire and cable production problems will display their products at the Austrian Pavilion, located in Hall 10. These include: AWCMA/VOEDKM (A-

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Automat Industrial, SL Hall 9 C-25 Spain Founded in 1987, Automat Industrial, SL is a leading producer of machinery and turnkey lines for the wire industry and complete packaging and wire handling solutions for wire mills. Equipment includes drawing machines, spoolers, dead blocks, mechanical descaling and rod preparation, auxiliaries, wire payoff systems and complete wire drawing lines as well as complete lines for galvanizing and wire treatment and complete installations f or wire coil packaging. Based in Granollers, near Barcelona in Spain, Automat relies on commercial agents in America, Europe and Asia. www.automatbarcelona.com.

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not know our brand—and we do expect important further growth this year, the fifth consecutive one from our establishment in 2005—wire Düsseldorf is surely the right occasion for discussing and negotiating several projects. Massimiliano Bonomini, Euroalpha Srl. Since it began, wire Düsseldorf has always been a successful show for us in terms of generating enquiries and business from international customers. Even when visitor numbers

have been down in the past, visitor quality has always been good, and we are hoping that this year will follow suit even if visitor traffic is affected by the downturn. Steve Mepstead, PWM. We expect slightly fewer attendees, but good business potential due to a considerable backlog in order placements in all of 2009. The main focus for many customers will be to achieve big discounts and short delivery times. Regarding our display preparation, we will exhibit components only, not fully assembled machines. We experienced an increased number of our machines being copied, based on photographs taken during exhibitions. Interested potential customers will be invited to our factory in Monschau (1.5 h drive from Düsseldorf) where we will be showing all machines in detail. H. G. Queins and M. Hoffmann, Queins & Co. GmbH.

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Germany (Balloffet GmbH, since 1996), as well as a worldwide network of agents. Its product range includes: natural diamond dies from 6 μ to 3 mm; synthetic mono-crystalline dies from 6 μ to 1 mm; PCD dies from 50μ to 30 mm; compacting, stranding and special shaped dies; enameling guides; extrusion tooling (guides and dies); special tooling with diamond insert; and repolishing machines and equipment. Services include: repolishing, training of operators/technicians at their plant or at Balloffet’s training center and showroom, and control and technical report of customers dies. Balloffet provides excellent ROI, quality and service. It develops productivity and reduces maintenance costs. A quality partner, Balloffet gives wire and cable makers the die technology they need for a manufacturing process that is both reliable and efficient, assuring surface conditions, accurate diameters and the necessary technical characteristics of wires and cables. www.balloffetdie.com. Beneke Wire Company Hall 9 A-75 U.S. Beneke Wire, an ISO 9001:2000 certified family-owned and operated company, manufactures round drawn aluminum wire and rod in coil and straight-length form utilizing heat treatable and non-heat treatable aluminum alloys. Cold heading, nuts, bolts, screws, solid, semi-tubular and tubular rivets, escomatic wire, screw machine stock, straight lengths, bar stock, fence andcarabiners are just a few specialty fasteners and applications made from its wire and rod for sectors such as auto, aerospace, marine, apparel, building and construction. A global supplier to large volume consumers to small specialty shops, it has been “Better by

Beneke” for over 40 years. www.benekewire.com. Beta LaserMike Hall 11 B-58 U.S.

Betal LaserMike will exhibit “Integrated Solutions for Materials Savings” that are based on a broad range of sensors, including ultrasonic and non-contact length as well as the more traditional eccentricity, diameter, flaw and capacitance gauges. New for 2010 is the CenterScan 2010. It provides noncontact eccentricity measurement, scanning flaw detection and OD measurement of cables all in one sensor. This rugged, reliable system offers the latest technology and provides a robust, accurate and usable solution. The AccuScan 5000 series of diameter gauges offers 1200 scans-per-second measurement, allowing true single-scan flaw detection. Options for reliable measurement of rectangular, sector and other shaped products as well as standard round cables are available. The DataPro 5000 full-line control solution has the latest software PLC and Fieldbus for the company’s most flexible and advanced control solution. The LaserSpeed® non-contact length and speed measurement solution offers accurate measurement of all cable and wire processes, including measurement down to zero, with forward and reverse capability. It can deliver true 0.05% (often better than 0.02%) accuracy on all cable applications, including rewinding lines and slow power cable production processes. Enhancements such as measurement capability, flexibility of interconnection and display of information, have been added to

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Based on the events of last year and the world economic situation, we expect a increase in the number of attendees not only in our booth but in the Fair. We have invited

many standard products. www.betalsermike.com. Bilwinco A/S Hall 15 A-41 Denmark

be a very busy show. We expect to see visitors from all over the world. We hope Messe Düsseldorf will advertise enough. Constantine Grapsas, AIM, Inc.

Bilwinco offers an extensive line of products for cost-effective weighing and packing of hardware products. Its multihead scales and packaging equipment pack all types of fasteners and hardware components (nails, screws, bolts, springs, rivets, plastic parts, electrical components, etc.) in portion sizes from 10 g in blister packs to portions of 25 kg or more in boxes. It will display the BW210H multihead weigher. This sturdily built machine was developed for handling especially heavy (500+ grams) and long (up to 180 mm) products, with an output of 200-300 kg per minute. Also, the multihead scale BW118H, which is designed for weighing, weigh counting and packing of smaller fasteners/ hardware products at high speed and extra high accuracy. The high number of heads makes it possible to split the machine in two, so it can pack different products into the same package in one process. Bilwinco’s multihead weighers offer high-speed performance and unparalleled accuracy as well as a very short changeover time to new products and/or packagings. Shown is the multihead weigher, type BW210H, for heavy duty applications. www.bilwinco.com.

Our expectations for wire 2010 are still conservative concerning the business potential, since we are manufacturing capital investment goods and we believe that this kind of busi-

Blachford Corporation Hall 9 F-05/05 U.S. Blachford Corporation, a U.S.-based producer of technically advanced dry and wet wire drawing lubricants, has

our clients and business colleagues to our booth, but we hope to meet more potential clients and have the opportunity to introduce them to our products, and further globalize our companies. Rodrigo Soto San Román, Alumoclad de México S.A. de C.V. wire Düsseldorf has always been the prime trade show for the wire business. Since we have seen the economy upswing, I believe it will

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been serving wire drawers since 1921, and the “Chemdraw” trademark has been a consistent and recognizable symbol of value for decades. Blachford is a leader in R&D of technically advanced dry and wet lubricants for the wiredrawing industry. It has developed industry leading lubricants and surface active chemicals for the welding wire, spring wire, steel cord and tire bead wire markets. Blachford exports Chemdraw products globally to world class wire producers and will be exhibiting to continue to expand the Chemdraw brand and total Blachford value. www.blachford.com. Boockmann GmbH Hall 9 C-32 Germany/U.S.

Boockmann GmbH, represented in North America by The Slover Group, will exhibit its successful HELILUB/ HELICORD technology for cleaning wire and cable, lubrication of magnet and welding wire and application of other additives, e.g. strip-aids or adhesives to cable. The main focus will be its latest development, a multi-stage abrasive treatment for removing solid drawing lubricants, e.g. graphite or Ca-stearates, designed to replace chemical etching processes often necessary before electroplating. A demonstration of this technology will be given at its facility in Niederlauer, Germany, on Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, by prior arrangement. For information on participation, please contact Boockmann directly at info@boockmann.com, or its U.S. representative, Richard Slover, at richard_slover@slovergroup.com. www.boockmann.com

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ness will return to a higher level in 2011 at the earliest. We also believe that the number of attendees will be less compared with the last two wire shows, since we think that travel budgets still remain reduced. Nevertheless we look forward to seeing many people from the U.S. and Canada at our booth. Jochen Koch, Bob Strauss, Karsten Krauskopf, Morgan-Koch Corporation. Given the current economic climate there are no guarantees but wire Düsseldorf is the major show in the international wire and cable industry calendar, and we expect a reasonable turnout. Tony Perna, Pave Automation Ltd. We expect fewer attendees than at the last show in 2008 but, at the same time, the quality of leads has

burster GmbH & Co. KG Hall 11 E-02 Germany Especially in the field of resistance measurement technique, burster advances the development and making of both basic and trendsetting technology, and therefore provides an affluent treasure of product and application know-how. The high level Germany in-house production facility guarantees long lasting quality, supported by a worldwide representative network. www.burster.com. BWE Ltd. Hall 11 F-26 U.K. Established in 1969, BWE Ltd has two principal product ranges in Conform™/ Conklad™ (Continuous Extrusion Machines for nonferrous metals) and cold weld (method for joining nonferrous metals without using heat, fillers or fluxes). It owns the registered names Conform™ and Conklad™ along with key patents associated with the process and its development. www.bwe.co.uk. Caballe S.A. Hall 11 G-65 Spain

continuously improved. In short: fewer people, more professionalism. Customers want to get past the current market situation, but it is still difficult because the lack of available financing is hindering the required investments. Roberto Bazzani, Sales Director, SAMP S.p.A. I am expecting a similar turnout to the past few years. I realize this is a difficult time even though we seem to be receiving more positive notes from several of our customers. Machinery sales are on the increase too. But feedback from our customer base shows that there are specific interest areas, specific projects that are being resurrected or started, which leads me to think that people 60 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

Construcciones Mecánicas Caballé has more than 60 years of experience in the design and manufacture of rotating machinery for the production of power and telecommunication cables as well as steel ropes. It provides the cable industry with a wide array of stranding, twinning, bunching and cabling machinery, and is constantly developing new, high quality equipment to meet the everchanging needs of the wire and cable industry. It offers the following portfolio. For power cables: rigid, singletwist and double-twist stranders, drum, bow skip, tubular, planetary and SZ stranders; for telecom and LAN cables: double twist pairingquadding machines, SZ and single-

twist cabling lines, group twinners, drum twisters and shielding-jelly filling-sheathing lines. For steel ropes: double-twist, tubular, planetary and bow skip stranders. Also, ancillary equipment: payoffs, takeups, capstans, caterpillars, taping machines and binders. It will display a new range of rigid stranders and drum twisters to manufacture extra high-voltage power conductors (Milliken) and aluminum aerial conductors with round or trapezoidal wires. The photo is of a new rigid cage, 44 bobbins, for screening MV & HV. www.cmcaballe.es. Candor Sweden AB Hall 11 B-72 Sweden Candor, founded in 1946, specializes in processes and equipment for the surface treatment and metal finishing industry and is well known for it chemicals and processes and advanced equipment for plating and cleaning of wire. It supplies both single- and multi-strand systems for ferrous and nonferrous materials and plants are tailor-made to customer specs. It partners with major players in the wire market and its top chemical know-how is beneficial for developments in new technical solutions. It will highlight: plating technology for brass, copper, chromium, nickel, silver, tin and zinc on ferrous and nonferrous wire; single- and multistrand cleaning systems with bipolar electrolytic degreasing and ultrasonic cleaning or combination of both technologies (these can be used for in-line cleaning of wires drawn at high speed or for cleaning before annealing furnaces); Candojet HW, a patented high-speed, hot-water cleaning system for high-wire speeds in-line with a drawing process, an environmentally-friendly process using only water; Copperjet, a highspeed copper-coating unit for CO2 welding wire using Candor’s inhibitor E1; and pickling lines, single and multi-strand, using hydrochloric or sulfuric acid in-line with hot-dip galvanizing, phosphating and electroplating. www.candorsweden.com.

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Ceeco Bartell Hall 9 F-64 U.S. Ceeco Bartell will introduce its most recent innovations that it has made to its product range. This includes: a high-speed, side-loading roll form strander, up to 300 sq mm; a modularized roll form unit, producing 240 sq mm compact aluminum at 200 m/min; a high-speed Orbistrand rigid-strander machine; backtwist high-speed data cable twinning technology; high-performance OPGW stranders; and new highspeed strip armoring lines, 300 sq mm wide coil width. Ceeco Bartell remains one of the world’s premier suppliers of rotating equipment. www.ceecobartell.com.

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and increase profitability more than ever before. CableBuilder Enterprise supports all the requirements of cable design, as well as additional features such as multi-plant manufacturing, manufacturing optimization through alternative routing and materials, enhanced drawings and documentation and electrical calculation. www.cimteq.com.

Clifford Welding Systems Hall 11 H-05/06 Germany South Africa’s Clifford Welding Systems, a business of Germany’s Ideal-Werk, is well known for its capabilities in the market segment of reinforcement, off-coil production and special applications. Clifford manufactures a comprehensive range of mesh processing machines, covering high production reinforcing lines, quick change-over engineering mesh lines, precision off-coil mesh lines, fine mesh welders, grating and

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Clinton Instrument Company Hall 9 E-38 U.S. Clinton Instrument is excited to introduce the FL-20A cable fault locator, a new quality control tool that will allow cable producers to pinpoint the problem area of finished cables. Cable rejected during hi-pot testing has always been an expensive problem for manufacturers, finding opens and shorts with an analog cable fault locator. The process required tedious meter and sensitivity adjustments as well as mathematical calculation once the test was completed. The digital FL-20A automates cable fault detection, greatly reducing the time and training required to find these problems. Opens, metallic shorts, or high-voltage shorts between conductors or between conductor and shield are quickly pinpointed with ease. Probes are connected to each end of the test cable, the cable length is entered and “Shorts” or “Opens” is selected. The unit then calculates the distance of the fault site from each test probe and displays the location in feet or meters. The compact unit weighs only 30 lb, and is significantly smaller and lighter than its predecessors. It promises a great ROI by salvaging expensive cable assemblies and lowering the costs associated with salvage. Also, the company’s AC30AR/BD-A418 mains frequency 30KV spark test unit will be displayed. www.clintoninstrumentcom. Cogebi Group Hall 12 E-37 Belgium Cogebi manufactures mica-based insulating materials. It exports virtually all its output: 60% to European countries and 40% to Far-Eastern and American markets. The major brands use Cogebi products in the fields of household appliances, electrical cables, electromechanics, metallurgy, vehicle manufacture, fluid transport, etc. www.cogebi.com.

Comapac Wire Machinery Hall 11 A-66 Italy Comapac Wire Machinery, part of the GCR Group, will exhibit two new machine models and a line of SAMP products: a double vertical spooler for the take-up of indented

or smooth wire with a semi-automatic spool changeover and an automatic wire cut. It will show the new range of wet drawing machines for the production of welding wire, offered with the GCR Eurodraw/ SAMP brand, a layer rewinding

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line. www.comapac.it or go to www.gcrgroup.com. Colorant Chromatics Group Hall 11 J-12 Switzerland The Colorant-Chromatics Group’s extensive product range is comprised of color concentrates and compounds that feature high heat resistance, flame retardancy, chemical resistance and outstanding electrical properties. Major polymers processed are FEP, ETFE, ECTFE, PFA, MFA, PVdF, PEEK, THV and PES. In addition, the Group supplies a full range of pigment dispersions for PTFE and striping and top coat inks for FEP, ETFE, PFA, PTFE, PVdF and polyimide. www.colorantchromatics.com.

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will be more willing to invest in visiting the Düsseldorf show, maybe not to browse around but with specific ideas in mind (which would make the show more interesting for us too). Enrico Romagnolo, Gimax Srl. The Düsseldorf show is known as the place where machines are displayed and new products are presented. It is very tough to forecast what

it will be like this year. More companies may have reduced their travel budgets and attendance could be less than in 2008, when attendance was fantastic thanks to business trend of the prior years. But the recession should have an end, and this show could help the visitors with plans and projects for better times to come that hopefully will not be too far away. Marco Dell’Oro, Mario Frigerio. Our expectations for wire 2010 are that we will see the continued strengthening in the wire and cable economy. This will be reflected in visitor level, serious enquiries and

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Italy’s Cometo s.n.c., represented in North America by Lesmo Machinery America, Inc., will display its full range of wire straightening, guiding and feeding equipment. For over 20 years, Cometo has been a world leader in the design, manufacture and development of wire handing equipment. A new element, the INT180 Feeder Unit, combines feeding and straightening of different material profiles for a wide range of applications. It can be used to straighten rod (round or profiled) and to feed rod into pointing/stringing machines, drawing machines, screw and bolt-making machines. The unit has 180 mm diameter feeder rollers; two or four roller motorized feeder units; hydraulic opening and closing of self-centering feeder rollers (locking/release system); and is suitable for processing round and profiled rod from 10 mm to 30 mm. It incorporates a dual-plane wire straightener with adjustable roller open/closing digital dial indicators and a 110 mm roller diameter. www.cometo-italy.com or go to www.lesmoamerica.com. CommScope Hall 10 G-71 U.S. CommScope’s BiMetals division offers the wire industry’s highest level of service and quality copper clad aluminum and copper clad steel products worldwide. BiMetallic products can be used in place of solid copper for applications including wire and cable, redraw and

Condat, a world leader in wire drawing lubricants and investor in R&D to offer customers innovative products, will introduce high tech and eco-friendly new lubricants. Condat’s unique manufacturing technologies produce dry powders in the shape of beads or pellets that provide a stronger lubricant film and higher melting point, which results in reduced consumption during drawing and meet the most severe demands. VICAFIL & STEELSKIN lubricants can meet all customer application needs. Strict control of grain size and distribution guarantees a constant lubricant supply to the die cone, resulting in a consistent drawing performance. The lubricants comply with the latest health and safety regulations for chemicals (REACH, Biocides, 35 APT…). The dry lubricant range is free of borax, barium, sodium nitrites or any other SVHC (substance of very high concern) and provides a reduced-dust environment. The oil-based lubricants are designed to run longer. Condat’s lubricants include nonreactive precoatings, dry powder lubricants, oils, pastes, greases, protection products, and coating products designed for all wire and tube drawing applications. www.condat.com.

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signed contracts. Certainly our expectations are higher that other wire shows that occurred in 2009. Sean Harrington, Ceeco Bartell Products/Bartell Machinery Systems LLC. We expect a lower number of contacts than in 2008. We will concentrate on the new trends of the market, on our new products and focus our communication on the European legislation which changes the chemistry landscape. Patrick Richaud, Condat SA.

Continuus Properzi Hall 11 Stand G-40 Italy Continuus-Properzi company is a leading manufacturer of CCR lines for nonferrous wire rod production. Its Properzi CCR continuous casting and rolling system and technology for wire rod is specially designed for the production of aluminum and copper wire rod, the latter being produced using as starting material either copper cathodes or 100% low quality copper scrap. In both cases, the quality is first class. The company’s Wire Machinery Division provides customers with a wide range of machines of new design for high carbon steel wires and cables and special stranders for flat copper wires. www.properzi.com. Cortinovis Machinery SpA Hall 11 D-40 Italy

Inhol is very positive about the business outlook for the year 2010. The company invested considerable time and money in new product development both for wire and cable

compounds and for laboratory equipment in the past year. The result of this effort is the introduction of a new range of irradiation cross-linkable compounds for Rapid Transport and Solar cables. Ron Goethals, Inhol BV. We are quite optimistic about wire 2010, despite the economic crisis. wire is the most important international trade show and a perfect platform to meet customers and to win new contacts. We will present several new products at the show for which

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Cortinovis Machinery, a member of the Eurolls Group, is known worldwide for designing and manufacturing of all kinds of rotating machines for power cables, telecom cables and steel ropes. Its U.S. operation, Cortinovis Machinery of America, Inc., provides customers with immediate and qualified on-site support. Its technology includes: central tube stranders, drum twisters and rigid stranders for power cables; skip and tubular stranders for steel ropes; and its Conotorsion system for control cables. www.cortinovismachinery. com, www.cortinovisamerica.com Davis-Standard, LLC Hall 9 A-21 U.S. Davis-Standard manufactures complete wire and cable systems for building and communication wire, construction wire, coaxial cable, automotive wire, high temperature wire, and specialty wire applications under the Davis-Standard, KU-KA-

MA, and Merritt Davis Electric brands. Systems are available with a wide range of extruders, payoffs and tension brakes, take-ups, and auxiliary equipment including cooling troughs, capstans, caterpillars, and accumulator systems. Laboratory equipment, customized feedscrews, and control systems are also available. www.davis-standard.com. DEM Costruzioni Srl Hall 11 H-27 Italy DEM, part of the GCR Group, will exhibit its range of rolling micro cassettes for the drawing of low-carbon wire, the specific micro cassettes for the production of flux-cored wire; its line of products for the production of shaped wires, motorized Turk’s heads and with numerical control rolls positioning; and its entire range of rolling cassettes for production of indented wire. www.demills.com or www.gcrgroup.com. Dexsen SA Hall 12 A-12 Belgium More than a supplier of standard extrusion lines, Dexsen SA is a process centric company that uses the latest engineering technologies to provide state-of-the-art reliable solutions, while keeping an attractive quality price ratio. From straightforward technical assistance to complete turnkey extrusion lines, Dexsen products and services are tailor made to specific applications and individual requirements. Its new business, Dexsen Asia, supplies auxiliary equipment for wire and cable industry, such as payoffs, take-ups, pulling caterpillars pulling capstan and taping heads. It is a subsidiary of Dexsen (Belgium) Europe and a joint venture with Micro Supply Consortium Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) Asia.www.dexsen.com.

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customers have already shown great interest. Many indications are that projects which were put on hold in 2009 will be restarted this year. We are looking forward to constructive conversations and are confident about revitalized business potentials. Harry Prunk, Sikora AG. We are optimistic in relation to the quality of attendees and the business. We are looking forward to a lot of high quality conversations with potential customers and customers. The main focus of our potential con-

versations will be our new products and related services having the power to make our customers more effective in the daily routine of wire and tube processing. L-r, Reinhold Galle, Detlef Müller, Marcus Paech, Heiko Stichweh and RalfTorsten Hübner, Witels-Albert GmbH. I think that the outlook this time is quite different from the last show, as a good deal of nail producers are still struggling to survive and therefore are not yet ready to invest in new machinery. On the other hand, many manufacturers will no doubt find that the best possible time for investing in new production equipment will be

Die Quip Hall 9 D-06-1 U.S.

Die Quip will display its exciting new Die Saver line of die finishing machines for tungsten carbide wire drawing dies. The line consists of four models capable of grinding or polishing dies in either manual or automatic cycles to meet any die shop’s requirements. All of the models feature a slant-bed design, simpler controls and a lower cost to make it easier to refinish dies inhouse. The machines produce tooling in-house to improve material delivery times, reduce tooling costs and provide productivity improvements by increasing die life through better design. Die Quip uses sound machine designs, time-tested work holding methods and builds on a rigid platform to consistently make heavy cuts, but it provides more than a machine. It has extensive programs for operators to learn to run machines, which tooling to choose and different methods to make dies. This is done with on-site training programs, detailed manuals and the exclusive Die Making Handbook. www.diequip.com.

Company and its subsidiaries, provides plastics-enhanced materials used as insulation, semiconductive, flame retardant and jacketing materials, providing a unique combination of mechanical strength, flexibility, electrical properties, aging stability and processability. It brings more than 60 years of experience to power, telecommunications and specialty cable applications as well as creating value for global customers by supplying material and compounding solutions that are backed by research, product development, engineering and market validation expertise. It provides materials with very high standards of processibility and performance, combined with a superior balance of properties, including excellent stress crack resistance, high thermal stability, toughness, and outstanding electrical properties.dowwireandcable.com. Ebner Industrieofenbau Hall 10 A-40-06 Austria Ebner designs and manufactures industrial furnaces for semi-finished products for the steel and nonferrous industries. Its HICON/H2® bell type furnace technology was established for wire and rod in the early 70s. Exceptional, reproducible quality and uniform mechanical properties are achieved by means of precision temperature control. www.ebner.cc. EDER Engineering Hall 10 A-40-02 Austria

Domeks Makine Ltd. STI Hall 10 B-32 Turkey Founded in 2002, Domeks Makine manufactures machinery for the wire and cable industry, including: an automatic coiling line (Coilmatik); take-ups and pay-offs with automatic laying; and PVC compounding machines (granulators). www.domeksmakine.com. Dow Wire & Cable Hall 9 A-38 U.S. Dow Wire & Cable, a market-facing business unit of The Dow Chemical

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EDER Engineering, which has more than 60 years’ specialist experience, exports 98% of its output. It is a technological leader in the global wiredrawing die tool and drawing

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before the awaited economic recovery, so that they are prepared to meet increased demands. We of coursehope that the latter point of view will be predominant in April! Bent Just Petersen, Enkotec A/S. We are expecting a busy show in 2010. The crisis is almost done and new projects are under way. Customers also are looking to find new ideas and creations to apply in their process. We feel it is very important that we provide them just that, and we will, with items such as our new locking busing system for reels, a new plywood barrel and a new kit for just-in-time and do-it-yourself assembly. Leandro, Madem Reels. Our expectations are high, but unfortunately we believe this will be a lot slower show than last time. But on the other hand last time there was a very peaking time and people changed their minds after the show. Urban Bollö, Windak Sweden. Despite the economic crises worldwide and the resultant critical situation of many cable and rope making companies, we hope for a large number of attendees and a satisfying business potential such that our expectations do not essentially differ from those for past shows. Reinhard Sichert, SKET GmbH. We are cautiously optimistic regarding our expectations for wire 2010.

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die processing technology sector (hardware and software). It will highlight three models. The Vacuum Drawing Die Suction Unit (VDSU) is an ancillary die-workshop device that cleans die-bores, removing severe liquid dirt, such as drawing emulsions and other liquid working materials, etc., by means of an integrated powerful suction pump system. The DEZ 2/080 is an electrically activated wire-pulling unit that eases the pulling/drawing through of measuring wires in wiredrawing dies from about 0.10 up to 4.00 mm diameter (larger ranges possible). The ZTE wire pulling and elongation measuring device is an electrically activated wire pulling device used for introduction-drawing of wires and measuring of elongations for a relevant controlling of drawing die sets with round bores. www.edereng.com. Elof, Inc. Hall 16 J-04 Sweden

Exhibiting at Düsseldorf for the first time, Elof, which has an office in the U.S., will introduce its range of indoor cable drum handlers for the cable manufacturing industry. Handlers are available for maximum loads of 7, 15, 30 and 50 metric tons. Elof’s “low lift” technology can lift and move extreme loads without the use of a counterweight. This results in a machine that is both compact and light, and its small footprint allows it to access most areas on the production floor. Its low weight minimizes potentially damaging floor pressure and keeps power consumption low. Electrically driven and emission-free, the handler is ideal

for indoor use. Elof will exhibit a machine for 30 metric tons. www.elofhandler.com. Enkotec A/S Hall 15 F-26 Denmark Enkotec will demonstrate its latest machine model, the MI01, for producing nails (2.3 mm to 3.8 mm/5090 mm lengths) at a speed of 1,000 nails per minute (npm). The MI01, meant for small and midsize capacity needs, uses a tooling ring that has a reduced number of dies. The machine features a simple and sturdy transmission system, mainly based on belt drives, with a more mechanical adjustment set-up than Enkotec’s high-capacity NX01 models. Also, the high-volume NH01 machine for short nails (1.8-2.87 mm/32-65 mm lengths), running with the TA01 thread-rolling machine, for screw shank or annular nail profiles at speeds to 2,500 npm. The TA01’s working area is 1.8-4.2 mm x 32-105 mm, with a profile height of 27-76 mm. It offers high-quality output and stability, quick tooling changeovers, simple adjustments and a low noise level. It has a vibratory bowl, cooling system and a connection to exhaust ventilation. Also, the latest model in the NX01 series, the NL01 machine for long nails (2.8-4.2 mm/75-127 mm lengths), at speeds to 1,000 npm. The NX01 highcapacity machines, based on a modular principle (basic machine, six variants), are easy to operate and have quick setups for nail parameters. The above models will all have a new wire payoff with machineintegrated controls, the PD01, that allow a max. coil weight of 2,000 kg. www.enkotec.com. ESTEVES-DWD S.A. Hall 10 C-72 U.S. ESTEVES-DWD supplies a wide range of wiredrawing dies, all types of shapes and sizes, including natural single crystal synthetics, PCD diamond and tungsten carbide dies. It also supplies ultrasonic die making and cleaning equipment and microscope equipment as well as extrusion

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Because the show is so large and attracts vendors and attendees from all over the world, we know that we will meet new potential customers, and re-establish contact with past customers. However, because of the dismal state of the economy around the world, we will most likely see fewer visitors to our stand. We are hopeful that forward thinking companies will be preparing for the next upturn in the market and that the representatives that they send will be ready to make a purchase. It is this high quality contact that will make the show a success for us. Mark Mathiasen, Mathiasen Machinery. We expect less total turnout in Düsseldorf for 2010. However, progressive customers will send quality decision makers and they will be looking at the event for an edge over their competition. We expect to have an excellent show based on new technologies we are unveiling. Smart producers still realize that to survive and be competitive in a slow market, they must make the most of each opportunity. Woody Holland, Clinton Instrument Co. The Düsseldorf wire show has been an excellent venue for European relationships for both customers and suppliers. It is also proving to be equally important for our major U.S.

tooling such as tips and dies. www.esteves-dwd-us.com. Euroalpha Srl Hall 11 A-61 Italy Euroalpha, which supplies rod breakdown lines (one to four wires), single- and twin-wire intermediate drawing lines, multiwire lines (four to 48 wires), heavy-duty drawing lines for trolley wires, tubular stranders, bunching machines, can also develop customized machinery with short time-to-market for meeting special requirements. It will display a new revolutionary four-twist bunching machine, patended, that provides double the productivity of conventional double-twist bunchers.

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Eurolls Group Hall 11 D-40 Italy The Eurolls Group offers the collective technology and innovation of its member companies: Eurolls Wire Machinery Division, Vitari SpA, Cortinovis Machinery SpA/Cortinovis Machinery of America, Inc., Teurema SpA and Sictra srl. See individual listings for these companies, which are leaders in their collective sectors. www.eurollsgroup.com. Eurolls Wire Machinery Division Hall 11 D-40 Italy

All Euroalpha machines are expressly thought and designed to reduce capital investment to set up plants; provide high productivity and quality finished products; be easy to use and maintain; and limit operational expenses. It also offers ancillary equipment and prompt services. www.euroalpha.it. EuroDraw Energy/OM Lesmo Group Hall 11 A-28 Italy

customers and suppliers as well whom, whether they are exhibiting or not, are there as well. In sum, every show has always given us new opportunities and ideas and we expect the 2010 to do similarly. Erik Fisk, Fisk Alloys.

single wire drawing and rod breakdown together with specially developed annealers and coilers. The product line is complemented with state of the art 40 wire multi wire drawing machines designed for peak efficiency and elevated outputs. It also offers payoffs, down coilers and spoolers for nonferrous products. www.eurodrawenergy.com, www.omlesmo.com.

EuroDraw Energy, part of the O.M. Lesmo Group of Companies, manufactures wiredrawing machinery for nonferrous materials and alloys. It will present its resilient line of machinery dedicated to multi and

The Eurolls Group leader, Eurolls Wire Machinery Division specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of efficient and high-speed straightening and cutting lines, stretching units, steel fiber production machines as well as electrowelded lattice girder lines. The research and development department contributes with innovative concepts to the development of new and innovative technologies for the other companies of the Group. www.eurolls.com. EuroWire Hall 11 D-28 U.K. EuroWire, the only magazine published simultaneously in six languages: English, German, Russian,

FIB Belgium SA Hall 11 B-63 France FIB supplies heat and surface equipment for the processing of steel wire mainly for steel cord, bead wire, stainless steel, galvanized wires, spheroidized wire, spring wires. www.fib.be. Fil-Tec, Inc. Hall 9 E-52 U.S. Fil-Tec supplies high-performance yarns designed for high-speed binder heads used in fiber optic and copper cables. Latest generation water swellable binder and filler yarns with various absorption capacity levels. It offers water-blocking aramid yarns and fiberglass yarns, FR yarns and flat and twisted ripcords. www.fil-tec.com. Fine International Corporation Hall 9 F-22 U.S. Fine International Corporation, a worldwide supplier of wire and cable machinery, will display several machines. One is a 16-carrier braider with dual-drive electronic pitch control and a dual-head vertical tape wrapping system. Also, an induction preheater, 45 mm horizontal extruder and a 1000 mm portal take-up. Fine will introduce several new product lines, including armoring lines, planetary cablers, single-twist cablers and double-twist (Booth listings continued on p. 90.)

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French, Italian and Spanish, is a widely read industry magazine with a worldwide circulation of more than 18,200. Published six times a year, EuroWire provides corporate and industry news, product and technology features, industry links (including www.wirefirst.com) and quality technical articles. Its website (www.readeurowire.com) gives information about forthcoming events and advance notice of editorial features. Editorial information can be sent in via the handy on-line form. Free copies of the January and March issues will be available at the stand. www.intras.co.uk.

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Alphabetical list The below list, provided by Messe Düsseldorf, is as of Jan. 8. For the latest information, please refer to the Show Program at the event. Company . . . . . . . . .Booth # A 1 FENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16D52 AACHENER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H36 AARTAL SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . .12A77 ACCIAI SPECIALI ZORZ . . . . .12D16 ACERINOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C53 ACIMAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A47 ACM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E40 ADC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C02 ADVARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10B22 AEI COMPOUNDS . . . . . . . . . . .11D78 AEROEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B55 AESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10B38 AFH ANTRIEBSTECHNIK . . . .11A43 AGIBI PROGETTI . . . . . . . . . . . .16C22 AGIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A08-05 AGST 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN08 AGST DRAHT UND BIEGE . . .10A32 AICHELIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H04 AIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A25 AJEX TURNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11F02 AKDENIZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15C08 AKSH TECHNOLOGIES . . . . . . .9E55 ALCAN AVIATUBE . . . . . . . . . .10E68 ALECOSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A13 ALLEMANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E53 ALLOY WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E28 ALMETHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J72 ALOK INGOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A66 ALPHAGARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G22 ALTE GMBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B76 ALTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A34 ALTRIMEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A19 ALUMINIUM PECHINEY . . . . .17A16 ALUMOCLAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D54 AMENO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D30-05 AMIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H22 AMPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E41 AN CHEN FA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C57 ANAND ARC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16E05 ANBAO QINHUANGDAO . . . . .16K40 ANCESCHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15G30 ANGELI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H32 ANHUI (ALL UNITS)17B41-01 TO -06 ANORDICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D60 ANU EXTRUSIONS . . . . . . . . . .15D33

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APAYDIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D13 APPIANI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G32 ARA MAKINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G07 ARAI PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16B60 ARCELOR (ALL UNITS) . . . . .12D51 AREA SISTEMI . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B57 ARKEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F09 ARKTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C31 ARMA PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B22 ASA RT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F74 ASAHI SUNAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D26 ASEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F48 ASEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F20 ASLANLI TEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C41 ASPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E50 ASSOMAC MACHINES . . . . . . .17C07 ASTEQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G10 ASTROPLAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A78 AT WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F54 ATC METAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K64 ATE APPLICAZIONI . . . . . . . . .11C77 ATMOS FOLYO . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D11 ATR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C20 ATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F27 AUMANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G56 AURUBIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C51 AUSERPOLIMERI . . . . . . . . . . . .16F04 AUTOMAT INDUSTRIAL . . . . . .9C25 AW MACHINERY . . . . . . . . . .9F09-03 AWM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A22 AXJO PLASTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A23 B AND S QUIJANO . . . . . . . . . .17C16 B UND B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C77 B2K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16D59 BAEUERLE J ADOLF . . . . . . . .12D70 BAKKER SPRINGS . . . . . . . . . .16D24 BALLOFFET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A18 BALVER ZINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN08 BANFI CARLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D61 BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11F07 BAREMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J08 BARZELAN DIV. OF YEHU . . . .9A14 BECHEM 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F42 BECHEM 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E07 BEDMUTHA WIRE . . . . . . . . . .16B53 BEGRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A57

BEIJING HOLLAND . . . . . . . . .16G29 BEKAERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E62 BEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A46-10 BENDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B76 BENEKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A75 BENNETT MAHLER . . . . . . . . .16D16 BERKENHOFF UND DREBE . .12A67 BESEL BASIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E61 BETA LASERMIKE LTD . . . . . .11H58 BGH EDELSTAHL . . . . . . . . . . .11H19 BHANSALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C24 BIHLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F18 BILWINCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A41 BLACHFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F05-05 BLM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H56 BLUHM SYSTEME . . . . . . . . . .17E53 BMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16E19 BOBBIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C39 BOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10B31 BOEHLERIT . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A40-09 BOEHM KLAUS . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F22 BOEHM MICHAEL . . . . . . . . . . . .9F76 BOELLINGHAUS . . . . . . . . . . . .12A16 BOFFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H67 BOGDANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E60 BOGIMAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A44 BONGARD TRADING . . . . . . . .11A44 BOOCKMANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C32 BOREALIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D72 BORKENER KISTEN . . . . . . . . . .9A59 BOROUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D72 BOTTARO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E37 BOXHOLM STAL . . . . . . . . . . . .12E14 BOXY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F55 BRAMBILLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C05 BRANKAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15B42 BREMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A63 BRIGHT STEELS . . . . . . . . . . . .12A41 BRITEXCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J27 BROUWER METAAL . .SEE SH. PRG BRUENINGHAUS . . . . . . . . . . . .12C34 BRUKER SPALECK . . . . . . . . . .10B66 BRUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H12 BUCH COMERCIAL BREDA . .11D17 BUEHLER WUERZ . . . . . . . . . .12A26 BURK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C60

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BURSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E02 BUSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C48 BUTLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A19 BWE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11F26 BYELORUSSIAN STEEL WKS .17C15 CABALLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G65 CABLE TECH MACHINES . . . .16C45 CABLERIES NAMUROISES . . .16E52 CABMACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J65 CAMFART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A16 CANDOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10B72 CAPE GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A14 CARBODIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E42 CARDENAS NANI . . . . . . . . . . .16F59 CATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K44-06 CB TRAFILATI ACCIAI . . . . . . .11D62 CCPIT MSC . . . . . . . .17E36-01/E36-07 CEA COSTRUZIONI . . . . . . . . .11A31 CEECO BARTELL . . . . . . . . . . . .9F64 CELIK HALAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F16 CEMSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G23 CERAMTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F72 CERRINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F39 CERSA MCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D56-02 CHAMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F42 CHENG I MACHINERY . . . .11C06-02 CHENGDU CENTRAN . . . . . . . . .9F75 CHHAPERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C43 CHI NING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F11 CHIEF TECHNOLOGY . . . .16K44-02 CHIN PU JIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D57 CHINA FASTENER INFO . . . . .15D15 CHINA FOREIGN TRADE17B41-01/07 CHINA JIANGSU . . .17E48-01/E48-05 CHIRCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16E09 CHUN ZU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F41 CHUNG WOO ROPE . . . . . . . . .16K07 CHYI MEEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16E59 CIMTEQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D21 CITMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F03 CLAAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A79 CLIFFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H06 CLINTON INSTRUMENT . . . . . .9E38 CM FURNACES . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A55 CMC SISAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E43 CMC STAHLHANDEL . . . . . . . .12D67 CMC ZAWIERCIE . . . . . . . . . . .17E43 CMEC . . . . . . . . . . . .17A31-01/A35-10 CODING PRODUCTS . . . . . . .9F05-02 COGEBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E37 COGEIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E36 COGNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J25

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COIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F51 COLLARI EDORE . . . . . . . . . . . .11J31 COLOMBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B52 COLORANT CHRONOMATICS .11J12 COMAPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A66 COMETO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D38 COMMSCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G71 COMPOMEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C23 CONDAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D56-01 CONDOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F10 CONDOROIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E46 CONDUCTIX DELACHAUX 10A08-03 CONFLANDEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E74 CONOPTICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A72 CONTINUUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G40 COPERION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B21 COPPER CLAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D54 COPROTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D16 CORO SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . .12C13 CORTINOVIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G39 CORUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B51 COSTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A27 COUSIN COMPOSITES . . . . . . . .9B13 CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F35 CPA WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J26 CPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E34 CROSSPOLIMERI . . . . . . . . . . .12D35 CSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F60 CTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D25 CTS COUSIN TESSIER . . . . . . .17D08 CUPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E17 D UND D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A73 DAH LIAN MACHINE . . . . . . . .15D08 DAHMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J28 DALIAN PRO SUN . . . . . . . . . . .16F58 DALOO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16J53 DANDONG DECHENG . . . . . . .16G32 DANIELI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A26 DANYANG GANGHONG . . .17A31-03 DAVIS STANDARD . . . . . . . . . . .9A21 DAYI PLASTIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10B24 DCM INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . .9F09-02 DE ANGELI PRODOTTI . . . . . .12E76 DE YANG DONG . . . . . . . . .16K43-05 DECALUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E72 DECO NEON CABLES . . . . . . .16C60 DELISI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H24 DELTA TECNIC . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E67 DEM COSTRUZIONI . . . . . . . . .11H27 DEMGEN WERKZEUGBAU . . .16B44 DEMIRCI MAKINA . . . . . . . . . .17E13 DEUK YOUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H60

DEUTSCHE EDELSTAHLWERKE . . . . . . . . .17E20 DEUTSCHE NICKEL . . . . . . . . .12B36 DEXSEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A12 DEYANG DEDONG . . . . . . .16K44-05 DEYANG DONGJIAGANG .17A35-01 DEYANG HONGGUANG . . .16K43-04 DEYANG JIECHUANG . . . . .16K44-04 DH EXPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17B20 DICK FEDERICO . . . . . . . . . . . .10F67 DIE QUIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9D06-01 DIMAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E29 DISA INDUSTRIE . . . . . . . . . . . .9C41 DOGAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H28 DOMEKS MAKINE . . . . . . . . . .10B32 DOMINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D23 DONGGUAN MINXING . . . .16J44-04 DORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C03 DORNIEDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J76 DORSTENER DRAHTWERKE .11J27 DOW WIRE AND CABLE . . . . . .9A38 DRAHT WIRE MEISENBACH . .9C01 DRAHTWERK ALTENA . . . . . .10G55 DRAHTWERK ELISENTAL . . .12C23 DRAHTWERK LUISENTHAL . .11E74 DRAHTWERK ST INGBERT . . .11E74 DRAWING TECHNOLOGY . . .15A45 DRUMET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K21 DSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F31 DSM DESOTECH . . . . . . . . . . . .12C61 DSR WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16D43 DTN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J27 DUFERCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E77 DUNST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A46-11 DUPONT DE NEMOURS . . . . . .11C66 DURIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C31 DWK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E74 EASTERN WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . .16E55 EASYDUR ITALIANA . . . . . . . .10E10 EB TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16D55 EBNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A40-06 ECOFORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C69 ECONOM SERVIS . . . . . . . . . . .17B23 EDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A40-02 EEI EQUIPAGGIAMENTI . . . . .11C77 EFAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A51 EFFEGIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F65 EGYPTIAN CO FOR PLAS . . . .11G05 EISENDRAHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G55 EJP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C21 EKOMOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A60 ELANTAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A62 ELASKON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G43

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ELASTOGRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C22 ELOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16J04 EMA INDUTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H04 EMCOCABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E47 EME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C54 EMUCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E51 EMUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H35 ENKOTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F26 ENSHIANG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C06-05 EOT EIBACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F34 ER BAKIR ELEKTROLITIK . . .10C61 ERKELENZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C66 EROCARB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D61 ESSEBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15G26 ESTEVES GROUP . . . . . . . . . . .10C72 EURO EXTRUSION . . . . . . . . . .11E07 EUROALPHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A61 EUROBEND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J62 EUROLLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D40 EUROPEAN SPRING . . . . . . . . .16C06 EUROTEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B77 EUROTEKNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B74 EUROWIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D28 EVG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G04/10H18 EXEL FIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H33 EXTRUDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C72 EZM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A67 EZM BIENNAFORM . . . . . . . . . .11J25 FAGERSTA STAINLESS . . . . . .11G31 FAHRNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN08 FAINPLAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B34 FALCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C75 FAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D62 FAR EAST CABLE . . . . . . . .17E48-03 FASTENER FIXING . . . . . . . . . .15B12 FASTENER TECHNOLOGY . . .15D11 FASTENER WORLD . . . . . . . . .15C15 FESTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F05 FIAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C75 FIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B62 FIL TEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E52 FILZMOSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G04 FINE INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . .9F22 FINKERNAGEL . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A50 FISK ALLOY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F13-04 FLYMCA/FLYRO USED CBL . .10H64 FMD CARBIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15C22 FMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G20 FOERSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C26 FOREVER CABLE MATERIALS16H63 FORPLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D46 FORT WAYNE WIRE . . . . . . . . .12A52

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FORTEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A52 FORTUNA FEDERN . . . . . . . . .16D19 FORTUNE MACHINERY . . . . . .12E56 FOSHAN CHANCHENG . . . . . .16F56 FOX WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E18 FREKANS MAKINA . . . . . . . . .16G51 FREUDENBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E32 FREZPOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D42 FRIGECO/FRIGERIO MARIO . .11J65 FROHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A20 FROMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H38 FSP ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A66 FU WEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D34-01 FUHR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A54 FUKASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D60 FUSHI COPPERWELD . . . . . . . . .9A58 FWU KUANG . . . . . . . . . . . .15D30-01 GABARRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D40 GALDABINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C51 GARG INOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B70 GARNTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E51 GAUDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E38 GAVLICK MACHINERY . . . . . .12E56 GCR EURODRAW . . . . . . . . . . .11A66 GEBAUER U GRILLER . . . .10A40-05 GECA TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D76 GEFRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A29 GEISSLER HEINRICH . . . . . . . .12D70 GEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D30-04 GEM SRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C18 GEMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E04 GENERAL INSPECTION . . . . . .15C12 GEO REINIGUNGSTECHNIK .11D71 GEORGSMARIENHUETTE . . .12D70 GER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F60 GIMAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10B18 GLOBAL STEEL WIRE . . . . . . .12B22 GLORY MICA . . . . . . . . . . . . .16J44-03 GLOSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B75 GMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E66 GOIZPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E16 GOLDEN SPOT . . . . . . . . . . .16F44-02 GONGYI HENGXING . . . . .16K43-02 GOODWIN MACHINERY . . . . . .9C34 GOTEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C56 GPP CHEMNITZ . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H06 GRAUER RUDOLF . . . . . . . . . . .10F22 GROTE APPARATEBAU GMBH 12E16 GUARIENTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G39 GUEHRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A52 GUJARAT POLYMERS . . . . . . .16C51 GUNES TEL CEKME . . . . . . . . .17A23

GUNEY CELIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G06 GUTMANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10B62 GWI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H29 GWO LIAN MACHINERY . . . . . .9C73 GWO LING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F50-03 H FOLKE SANDELIN . . . . . . . . .9E40 HAEFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D12 HAEFNER UND KRULLMAN . .9A25 HAEHNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E02 HAGEN UND FUNKE . . . . . . . .10E40 HAGENER FEINSTAHL . . . . . . .11J44 HAMEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F75 HANDUK ULTRASONIC . . . . .17B57 HANKUK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16B52 HANWHA CHEMICAL . . . . . . .16F39 HARDITALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H20 HARITON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D38 HARTMANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F24 HAS CELIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C32 HASCELIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16B64 HASEMANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A39 HATEBUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F03 HEBEI MINMETALS . . . . . .17A35-10 HEFEI HENING . . . . . . . . . . .17A31-05 HEFEI SMARTER . . . . . . . . . . . .16J60 HEFEI SMARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F22 HEINE U BEISSWENGER . . . . .12E05 HEINZE UND STRENG . . . . . . .10F71 HEMPEL WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D18 HENKEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G74 HENRICH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G44 HERKULA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E22 HERTWECK STEFAN . . . . . . . .15C26 HERZOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E76 HESSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H26 HETRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D50 HEZEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A56 HIELSCHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C65 HIGH PERFORMANCE . . . . . . .17D54 HIGH VOLTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C02 HIGHVOLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C63 HILDEBRANDT . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E04 HILKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E04 HINDUSTAN STAINLESS . . . . .17D36 HINZ UND KUNST . . . . . . . . . . .16J63 HIVOTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C02 HMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B33 HOELSCHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E51 HOERLE TRAD . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A36 HOFMANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E48 HOLIFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C40 HOLTON CREST . . . . . . . . . . . .11H39

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iva essex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a08-02 iwcea/iwcea france . . . . . . . . .11a05 iwcea france . . . . .10a08-01/d56-02 iwcea france . . . . . . . . . . .10a17-01 iiwe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10e22 iwg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9a73 iwim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9c46 iwma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11d26 j fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11c58 jagular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16f44-01 jankowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15b41 jcc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15d12 jern yao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15a33 jian hwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16f50-01 jiangsu (all units) . .17e48-04/02/05 jiangyin hengfeng steel . . . . . .16f64 jiangyin kangrui stainles . . . .16g53 jiangyin suncity . . . . . . . . .17a35-05 jiashan winsun . . . . . . . . . .17e36-01 jinyang technology . . . . . . . . .16a54 jinyoungtech . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16h54 jlc electromet . . . . . . . . . . . . .16g59 joly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a38 jouhsen buendgens . . . . . . . . .11g61 jowitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16a23 jun en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16e23 jyoti steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16f60 kabeltrommel . . . . . . . . . . . . .12a23 kabmak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16k16 kaempfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a55 kaempfer wuerz . . . . . . . . . . .12a34 kaigo 11 . . . . . . . . . . . .11c06-01/j10 kaigo 15 . . . . . . . . . . .15a35/d34-05 kaigo 16 . . . . . . . . . . .16e59/f50-05 kalpena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12d75 kamatech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16d10 kamatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10f71 kappa steel . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a46-07 kar el demir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17a38 katec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17e41 kba metronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17b58 kdm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10e22 kei industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11j06 kennametal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9e47 kfm kabelmaschinen . . . . . . . . .9a20 kghm polska miedz . . . . . . . .12b37 kierbeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12a71 kieselstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .en08 kieselstein international . . . . .10e17 kingwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15d16 kinrei machinery . . . . . . . . . . .10f71 kistner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a76

kiswire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9b26 kiveton park steel . . . . . . . . . .11g21 kiwitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15b26 klawe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9a48 klincke hermann . . . . . . . . . . .12a79 koch ernst 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10f22 koch ernst 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10h39 koerting steeger . . . . . . . . . . . .9b19 kohnle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15h30 kolon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17e08 koner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a62 konfu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15d34-03 kos wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9b26 kovohuty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12e35 krenn albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10g66 krollmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a29 kuang tai metal . . . . . . . . . . . .17a54 kuehne und vogel . . . . . . . . . .10c75 kuenne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10g55 kurre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9c47 kuwait petroleum . . . . . . . . . .11d25 kyoeisha chemical . . . . . . . . . .16j54 kyungwon new materials . . . .16h52 l c groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17a65 laemnea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9a06 lamiflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11h28 laminage de precision . . . . . . .17b39 landgraf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16a44 lantor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10h55 law ndt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15b20 lazpiur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15f08 lead extrusions . . . . . . . . . . . .17a43 lech stahl/lech stahlwerke . . . .12c35 leggett and platt . . . . . . . . . .9f21-02 leibinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9f55 leimbach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11b34 lennerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16f19 lenzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16k08 lenzing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a40-04 leoni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a40 leyer u kiwus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10f25 lg chem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16e27 lichthart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15c04 lindemann robert . . . . . . . . . . .10e27 lindemann u stoemer . . . . . . .12b23 lisciani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11c74 lm finishing systems . . . . . . . .15d46 locton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11f17 loetters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a75 logopak systeme . . . . . . . . . . .12c71 loi thermprocess . . . . . . . . . . .10a61 longcombe labels . . . . . . . . . .11d06

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LONGVISION (SHANGHAI) . .17A48 LUBRIMETAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G62 LUCCHINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C37 LUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H44 LUETTGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16B59 LUKAS ANLAGENBAU . . . . . .12B61 LUMPI BERNDORF . . . . . . .10A46-02 M UND E MACCHINE . . . . . . .10H43 M UND M METAL WIRE . . . . .11G26 MACCHINE SPECIALI . . . . . . . .9B47 MACRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A19 MADEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E66 MAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A40-03 MAILLEFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D21 MAKLADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A56 MALERAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B76 MALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A40-10 MANASSERO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E33 MANENTIMACCHINE . . . . . . .16D03 MANFISA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H65 MARLDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E34 MATHIASEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A22 MAYES AND WARWICK . . . . . .15E30 MAZZOLENI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C62 MD CHINA . . . . . . . .16J44-01/K44-06 MD INDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C44 MDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E46 MDNA . . . . . . . . . . . . .9D06-01/F21-02 MDS ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . .15E14 MECTRON INSP. SYSTEM . . . .15A45 MEDEK UND SCHOERNER 10A46-01 MEDYA ANALIZ . . . . . . . . . . . .16E11 MEGA METAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F04 MEKOSAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H16 MELTECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B44 MEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A17 MENAM STAINLESS . . . . . . . . .11F21 MENN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15B45 MEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K20 MERTEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H42 METAL FORMING SYSTEMS .15F21 METALLE SCHMIDT . . . . . . . . .17E10 METALLURGICA ALTA BRIANZA . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D62 METALUBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G25 METAVAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B43 METIZY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D29 MFL GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J65 MICRO PRODUCTS . . . . . . . .9D14-02 MICRODIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D27 MICRON MACHINE . . . . . . . . . .9A63 MICROSTUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C20 MIGRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN08 84 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

MIKROTEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E06 MILLENNIUM STEEL . . . . . . . .16D51 MILTEC UV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F05-06 MMK METIZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D46 MOBAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D18 MOELLER TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . .15H05 MOHINDRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D08 MONTANWERKE BRIXLEGG .12E35 MORAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D67 MPI MACHINES . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J01 MPK SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . .15B15 MTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16B44 MTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A46-09 MUKAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17B49 MWO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E27 NABER UND WISSMANN . . . .10F56 NAKASHIMADA . . . . . . . . . . . .15E41 NATIONAL MACHINERY . . . . .15A45 NEDSCHROEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H26 NEPTCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E41 NETZWERKDRAHT . . . . . . . . . .EN08 NEUMANN ERWIN . . . . . . . . . . .9E56 NEVATIA STEEL . . . . . . . . . . . .11D65 NEW SPOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K39 NEWTECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B75 NEXANS BRAMSCHE . . . . . . . . .9B42 NEXANS HANNOVER . . . . . . . .9B42 NEXTROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A74 NHV AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B17 NIAGARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D37 NIAGARA COMPOSITES . . . . . .9A22 NIEHOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C18 NIKOL WEBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A76 NINGBO EAST RIVER . . . . . . .16E03 NINGBO POWERWAY . . . . . . . .16H08 NIWAR TROMMELN . . . . . . . . .11E78 NNDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A32 NOTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E53 NOVA SRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A69 NOVACCIAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J25 NOVAMETAL DO BRASIL . . . . .11J25 NOWOFOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C56 NUCOIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16E40 NUMALLIANCE . . . . . . . . . .10A17-02 NUOVA SIMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F04 NUOVA TECNO . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B16 NYROSTEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A59 OCN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C55 OMA HIGH TECH SYSTEM . . .10A39 OMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E34 OMCG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D05 OMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E18

OMICRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G40 OML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A35 OM LESMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A28 OMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H76 OMSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B21 ONI WAERMETRAFO . . . . . . . . .9B31 ONISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H30 ORI MARTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B66 ORT ITALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15B26 OSCAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G28 OTOMEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B28 OTTO VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15B20 OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS . . .11G17 OVAKO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A37 OZEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A32 OZYASAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17B35 P A GMBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J18 PAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15B30 PAGANONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C71 PAN CHEMICALS . . . . . . . . . . . .9B05 PAN PIONEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A15 PANATEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E09 PANCHMAHAL STEEL . . . . . . .16H04 PANOPACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A43 PARAMOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D37 PAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D17 PEKUTECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A35 PENGG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A46-06 PENKERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H05 PENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E25 PETIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D57 PHENIX TECHNOLOGIES . . . .12B05 PHILLYSTRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A11 PIONEER MACHINERY . . . . . .11G62 PKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A41 PLAN E TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D21 PLASMAIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A46-04 PLATESTAHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J57 PLEUGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A43 POLIFIBRA FOLIEN . . . . . . . . .11A65 POLIFIBRA SPA . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A65 POLYONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B38 POLYPLAST MÜLLER . . . . . . .10G68 POLYPROFILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D35 POLYSTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D69 PONZIANI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C62 POURTIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E38 PRASUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A63 PRATECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E32 PRATTO 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B17 PRESSURE WELDING . . . . . . . .9B41 PROFIROLL TECHNOLOGIES .15G36

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The SKET Central Strander Enters a New Dimension

With its new MKZT/S 245 range of machines, SKET is setting new and previously unattainable standards in the production of aluminium stranded conductors in the size range 50 to 1200 mm². Specially developed wire guides and bobbin braking systems are designed to meet the particular demands related to the sensitivity of aluminium wire stranding and overhead cable production. Stranding cage speeds of up to 500 rpm and a pay-off bobbin capacity now three times that of a 630 mm bobbin with DIN anges bring productivity bene ts to the cable industry which match the dimensions of this new machine.

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PROGRESS MASCHINEN . . . . .11B74 PROMILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16J03 PROPAGROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E16 PROTECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F74 PROTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D77 PS COSTRUZIONI . . . . . . . . . . .10B21 PSV PROFESSIONAL SRV . . . .12A77 PTG TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15G03 PUSH UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15C11 PWT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A51 PX PRECIMET . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C40 QED WIRE LINES . . . . . . . . . . .12A53 QINGDAO XINGLE . . . . . . . .16J44-01 QINHUANGDAO YANDA . . .16J44-02 QUEINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B06 QUNYE ELECTRICAL . . . . . . .16H59 RAAJRATNA METAL . . . . . . . .12D23 RAD CON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9D06-03 RADYNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B23 RALC ITALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K04 RANSOHOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A45 RATNESH METAL IND . . . . . . .17B31 RAUTOMEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E56 RAVNI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A08-04 REBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H62 REDAELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E36 REDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A26 REDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B25 REDIMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D50 REEL O MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . .9F05-04 REELEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F06-01 REFRACTRON TECH . . . . . . .9F09-04 REGG INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . .15B26 REMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D31 RENTROP RAHMER . . . . . . . . .10A37 REPSOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D53 REX MAQUINAS . . . . . . . . . . . .15D42 REYNOLDS PACKAGING . . . . .16C54 RG ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . .11C26 RHODIA NOVECARE . . . . .10A08-01 RICHARDSAPEX . . . . . . . . . .9F13-02 RIDGWAY MACHINES . . . . . . .11C24 RIGON INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . .9F74 RIMJHIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C76 RINGSPANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H74 RIZZARDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J40 RK UMFORMTECHNIK . . . . . .12A77 RLS TOOLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15B26 RMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E23 ROBLON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F41 ROCKFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E41 RODACCIAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E37

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ROESLAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G55 ROLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E02 ROLLING TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . .15F25 ROLLWALZTECHNIK . . . . . . . .15B49 ROSENDAHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A74 ROSTALSKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G60 ROYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9D14-04 RSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H72 RSK METALLBEARBEITUNG .15B41 RTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H29 RTM PRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15C21 RTP PAGANONI . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C25 RUD KETTEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C50 S UND D SPEZIALSTAHL . . . .17B25 S UND P SAMSON . . . . . . . . . . .12C71 SAAR BLANKSTAHL . . . . . . . .11E74 SAARSTAHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B04 SACHSENROEDER . . . . . . . . . .10F46 SACK UND KIESSELBACH . . .15A56 SACMA LIMBIATE . . . . . . . . . .15F46 SADEV INOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C46 SAFCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E52 SAFED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H04 SAINT GOBAIN . . . . . . . . . . . .16C19 SAKAMURA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D56 SAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C74 SAN SHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D34-04 SAN YUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A35 SANDVIK MATERIALS . . . . . .11G27 SARKUYSAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H75 SARMAKINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H71 SAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16E10 SAS ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . .9E60 SASA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D33 SASPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H42 SCAPA CABLE SOLUTIONS . .10D75 SCHLATTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A06 SCHLICHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A35 SCHMELZMETALL . . . . . . . . . .11C62 SCHMIDT HANS . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B22 SCHMOLZ BICKENBACH . . . .17E20 SCHNELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G44 SCHOLZ EDELSTAHL . . . . . . . .12E45 SCHOLZ MASCHINENBAU . . .11J32 SCHWEISSDRAHT LUISENTHAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E74 SCHWER UND KOPKA . . . . . .15H25 SEAH METAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D53 SEBIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C38 SEI SISTEMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B66 SETIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E38 SEVERSTAL METIZ . . . . . . . . .12E36 SHANDONG TENGDA . . . . . . . .16J39

SHANGHAI BAO ZHANG INDUS . . . . . . . . .12D19 SHANGHAI HOLD . . . . . . . . .16J44-06 SHANGHAI JIANAN ELECTRO15D17 SHANGHAI JUECHEN . . . . . . .16K58 SHANGHAI NANYANG . . . . . .11D32 SHANGHAI WANGXUN . . . . . .17B44 SHANGHAI ZUOLIN . . . . . .17A35-06 SHAOXING KAICHEN . . . . . . . .16J57 SHENG CHYEAN . . . . . . . . . . . .16F63 SHENYANG JINGGONG . . . . . .12C04 SHENYANG TIANRONG . . . . . .11J73 SHENZHOU CITY HONGLI 17E36-04 SHIJIAZHUANG KINGWAY . . .16K54 SHINKO MACHINERY . . . . . . .16A03 SHREE EXTRUSIONS . . . . . . . .16D46 SIAPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H20 SICME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B14 SICTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G43 SIEBE ENGINEERING . . . . . . .10D22 SIEBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15G29 SIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C76 SIGMETAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A71 SIKORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A41 SILON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17B54 SIMCO SPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . .16D27 SIMPACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C06-01 SIMPLEX RAPID . . . . . . . . . . . .16A15 SIMUFACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15B25 SINOLEADER INDUSTRIES . .16D53 SIRIO WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H43 SJOGREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J18 SKAKO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15G04 SKALTEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D74 SKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G44 SKM STEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E03 SMART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D03 SMEETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G72 SMEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K03 SMF TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15G11 SNTN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J61 SODETAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E74 SOLVAY PADANAPLAST . . . . .12B53 SOLVAY SOLEXIS . . . . . . . . . . .12B53 SOMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G46 SONOCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9D14-05 SOUTH FENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D76 SOUTHERN SPECIALTY WR . .16E63 SOUTHERN WIRE INDS . . . . . .16E63 SOUTHWIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F13-01 SPAJIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A64 SPARK ELETTRONICA . . . . . . .16G24 SPIRKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G44

STUDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12E53 SUBEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B76 SUDHIR ENTERPRISE . . . . . . . .9E51 SUEDAFRIKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C04 SUNDWIGER MESSINGWERK .EN08 SUNG MIN INSTRUMENT . . . .16A59 SUPERMAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K19 SUPERTEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D28 SUSKI DIRK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H42 SUZUKI GARPHYTTAN . . . . . .12D04 SVENSSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H73 SWARAJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C59 SWISS STEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E20 SYSTEMATIC INTEL . . . . . . . .16D44 TAJIMA GMBH . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B39 TALLERES MARGALEZ . . . . . .11B44 TARTAK ZEBOWO . . . . . . . . . .17A49 TAYMER INDUSTRIES . . . . .9D06-04 TDV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J25 TECHNIFILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A65 TECHNODIAMENT/ TECHNOKABEL . . . . . . . . . . .10H69

TECHNOMAR ADREM . . . . . . .17A57 TECNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A53 TECNO IMPIANTI . . . . . . . . . . .15G12 TECNOPRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D41 TECNOSIDER/TECNOVO . . . . .11A62 TEIJIN ARAMID . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C37 TEKNODIAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A62 TEKNOR APEX . . . . . . . . . . . .9F05-03 TEKSTILNA TOVARNA OKROGLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B26 TELMAKSAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C34 TEMSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A36 TENSOMETRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F47 TENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F37 TERHOEVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G16 TEUDELOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E30 TEUREMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D44 TEUTENBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B67 TEXERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C78 TFA FILINOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E09 THE NO 23 RESEARCH INT 16K44-01 THELEICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G04

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SPRING TOOLING . . . . . . . . . . .16C24 SPRINGWIRE SWEDEN . . . . . .12A40 SPRINT METAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E20 SPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12B50 SPX PRECISION . . . . . . . . . . .9F09-01 STADTHAFEN LUENEN . . . . . .12A59 STAHL JUDENBURG . . . . . . . .12D70 STAHLRUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A77 STAHLVEREDELUNG LANDSBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C35 STAHLWERK ANNAHUETTE .12C35 STAKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15C03 STAMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J44 STAMPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H41 STEELTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E20 STEINFELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F36 STEINTEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C38 STEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A06 STEULER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E26 STOLBERGER KMB . . . . . . . . .11G44 STRECKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A21 STREICHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A04

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THIBO BOUWSTAAL . . . . . . . .12A71 THREESIXTY EXTRUSION . . . .9C06 THREEVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A12 THYSSENKRUPP VDM GMBH 12A70 TIANCHANG FUDA . . . . . . .17B41-07 TIANJIN JIANKE . . . . . . . . . . . .11H25 TIANJIN MEI JIA . . . . . . . . . . . .16F12 TIANJIN ZHYAN . . . . . . . . . .17E36-03 TICHO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D34-02 TIEN CHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C06-03 TIEN DAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C64 TILLOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H53 TIM NOVAMETAL . . . . . . . . . . .11J25 TMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C61 TOOLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E30 TOP STABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H45 TOSAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16A40 TRAFCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D66 TRAFILERIA LARIANA . . . . . .12B14 TRAFILERIA LECCHESE . . . . .16E18 TRAFILERIA MAURI . . . . . . . .17A20 TRAFILERIE MANZONI . . . . . .16D15 TRAFILERIE SAN PAOLO . . . .11C53 TRAFILSPEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H78 TRAFILSTEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C26 TRAMEV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B54 TRANSCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15H11 TRAXIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F26 TRECEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16G27 TREFILERIAS QUIJANO . . . . . .17C16 TREFINASA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H65 TREFO SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17D53 TRELLEBORG IND . . . . . . . . . .12A64 TREMEFIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C36 TRIBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F30 TRINCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A71 TRINECKE ZELEZARNY . . . . .12D67 TROESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10F62 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F05-04 TURBO CLEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C40 TVM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A71 TYCSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C16 UAS UNITED AIR . . . . . . . . . . .16A43 UGITECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E20 UHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B40 UK DIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15F29 UKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A65 ULBRICH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17C49 ULDRIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D22 ULLRICH MACHINERY . . . . . .12E56 ULTIMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12C17 UMFORMTECHNIK . . . . . . . . .12D70

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UNIGEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16C63 UNIMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D45 UNITEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A46-05 UPCAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C06 US SYNTHETIC WIRE . . . . . . .16K06 USAKLIGIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11H01 UTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D30-03 UYGAR MAKINA . . . . . . . . . . .16H40 V UND S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B48 VACUUMSCHMELZE . . . . . . . .17A40 VAN DIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E76 VAN MERKSTEIJN QUALITY .12A71 VAPORMATT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H24 VASCAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A32 VASPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A42 VDKM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A05 VENUS EDELSTAHL . . . . . . . .17D04 VENUS WIRES . . . . . . . . . . .9B02/C03 VIDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17B12 VIDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A46 VINCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17E10 VIPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12D71 VIRAJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B60 VITARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11D54 VIVIRAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A26 VM (ALL DIVISIONS) . . . . . . .12A71 VNIIKP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A65 VOEDKM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A40-01 VOEDKM 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A05 VOESTALPINE AUSTRIA DRAHT . . . . . . . .10A40-07 VOLME DRAHT . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN08 VOM HOFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D62 VOM HOFE 02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN08 VON ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A29 WAFIOS . .10F22/10F40/15H03/10F22 WAGENER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10G55 WALZWERKE EINSAL . . . . . . .12B35 WARDWELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C42 WASIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F09-05 WCISA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9D14-03 WDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10D04 WEBER UND SCHER . . . . . . . .10B71 WEBSTER & HORSFALL . . . . .11E31 WEIGHPACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E26 WEIHAI HONGDA . . . . . . . . . . .16H64 WEILLY DIAMOND . . . . . . .16F50-05 WELDING WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J39 WELL GAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16F23 WERTLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J66 WHITELEGG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G28 WINDAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B56 WINTECH ABRASIVES . . . .16K44-03

WIRE AND CABLE . . . . . . . .9D14-03 WIRE AND CABLE ASIA . . . .11D28 WIRE AND PLASTIC . . . . . . .9F21-01 WIRE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . .11B25 WIRE FORMING . . . . . . . . . . .9D14-03 WIRE LAB COMPANY . . . . . . .10H40 WIRE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J25 WIRE SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16K11 WIRE WORLD INTERNET . . . . .EN10 WIREPARTNER . . . . . . . . . . . . .11G58 WIRETEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10C66 WIREX DIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10E26 WIRTSCHAFTSKAMMER OESTERR .10 A40-01/A46-11/10A46-03 WITECHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10H39 WITELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E37 WOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F55 WOODBURN DIAMOND . . .9D14-01 WORLD BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16H39 THE WORLD COMPANY . . . . .17E54 WOYWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9A42 WRENTHAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15C04 WTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11E77 WTN WERKZEUG . . . . . . . . . . .15D29 WUELLNER UND KAISER . . . .11J70 WUXI CHANGXING . . . . . . . . .16E54 WUXI GOLZU . . . . . . . . . . . .16K43-03 WUXI JIANGNAN . . . . . . . . .17E48-01 WUXI KEMAITE . . . . . . . . . . . .17B53 WUXI QUANTONG . . . . . . . . . . .9F75 WUXI SIMA MEIDA . . . . . . . . . .11J05 WUXI SUNKING . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C53 WWW WIREDRAWING NET . . .11J53 WYREPAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9E34 YA SIH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11C06-01 YANTAI FISEND BIMETAL .17E36-06 YHM SPRINGTECH MACH . . .16D20 YIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9F13-03 YIH SHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11J10 YUANG HSIAN . . . . . . . . . . .15D34-05 ZAMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11B58 ZDB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9C14 ZELLER U GMELIN . . . . . . . . . . .9E31 ZEUS TECHNO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15E03 ZHEJIANG . . . . . . . . . . . .16J59/16H05 ZHENGZHOU VIC . . . . . . . . . . . .16J06 ZHENXIONG COPPER . . . . . . .16G63 ZINK KOERNER . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B37 ZUMBACH ELECTRONIC . . . .11D43 ZWEZ CHEMIE . . . . . . . . . . . . .15D04 ZWICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B32

cablers. Enclosed offices in the 132 sq m booth will allow for quiet project discussion. A slide presentation highlighting Fine’s complete manufacturing capabilities will be provided in the outside waiting and seating area. sales@fineinternational.com.

plete solutions for all projects customers may have. www.flymca.com. FMS AG/FMS USA Hall 11 G-20 Switzerland/U.S. Based in Switzerland with a U.S. office in Illinois, Force Measuring Systems (FMS), will display its full

line of products for the wire and cable industry. FMS products include: wire and cable tension measurement and control systems, tension sensors (load cells), measuring amplifiers, tension controllers (closed loop), BUS systems (Profibus, DeviceNet, CAN-open,

Fisk Alloy Conductors, Inc. Hall 9 F-15/04 U.S. Fisk Alloy produces flat, round, square wire for electronic connector products and Percon alloys for single-end, stranded or bobbin conductor products. Mill capabilities range from single end wire of 14 AWG to 56 AWG and stranded or ropes constructions. Fisk also has extensive wire electro-plating capabilities with gold, nickel, palladium silver or tin surface finishes. www.fiskalloy.com. Flymca Hall 10 H-64 Spain

Flymca will show its large range of machinery through pictures and videos. Its representatives will be able to discuss and solve challenging technical or commercial matters. The company’s main portfolio includes: rigid stranders for bobbins (630 and 800 mm), with up to 127 wires; tubular stranders for steel ropes or Cu or Al; bow stranders and cablers for steel ropes, Cu and Al and laying-up of insulated conductors; double-twist bunchers for bobbins up to 2000 mm; drum twisters for conductors laying-up, armoring, screening and cabling power cables and Milliken; planetary systems for steel wire ropes, OPGW, submarine cables and CTC; and auxiliary equipment such as payoffs, take-ups, capstans, etc. Its sister company, Flyro, offers second-hand machinery for the wire and cable industry, providing com-

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etc) and other direct tension control products. Also, the new Radio Transmitted Tension Monitoring (RTM) System for transmission of tension values via wireless communication for rotating machinery uses. www.fms-technology.com. Foerster GmbH Hall 9 C-26 Germany Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG manufactures a wide range of products for non-destructive material testing, detection and magnetic field measurement. It serves a wide range of sectors, including the wire and cable industry, with 11 subsidiaries and agencies in more than 50 countries for its customer base. www.foerstergroup.com Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc. Hall 12 A-52 U.S.

Fort Wayne Wire Die (FWWD) has solutions for wire manufacturers looking to maximize profitability and remain competitive in the current global recession. Along with showcasing its full line of diamond wire drawing dies, FWWD personnel will be ready to provide details about the company’s unique die-inventory management and recutting services that optimize return on investment for its customers. Its matched elongation die sets provide numerous cost-efficiency benefits for highspeed multiwire drawing applications. It will display its complete product line, including: wiredrawing dies (single crystal diamond, PolyDi® polycrystalline, Dual-DrawTM and tungsten carbide), extrusion tips and dies, shaped profile dies, PolyStrandTM stranding, bunching and compacting dies, enameling dies, Di-ProTM diamond powder and compound and miscellaneous wear parts. www.fwwd.com.

Mario Frigerio SpA Hall 11 J-65 Italy

Mario Frigerio SpA (MFL), which offers a complete range of wiredrawing machines, coilers, spoolers, PC Strand lines, payoffs and takeups, has news for the steel industry: it will present its new group company: Cabmach, which is dedicated to producing a full range of bunching and stranding equipment for ferrous and nonferrous products, thus completing MFL’s range of equipment. With the addition of this 110-yearold company, MFL can offer both its well established and new customers a wider range of machinery, one that is capable of satisfying all the needs of the ferrous and nonferrous markets. MFL’s newly established service office in Shanghai and its well-established MFL USA office, both support its equipment sales. www.mariofrigerio.it. The Gauder Group Hall 10 E-38 Belgium

The Gauder Group will highlight its latest innovations in rotating machines that are driven by an operating cost reduction approach that focuses on both saving energy and increasing productivity. Focusing on the ‘green’ concern, energy savings are possible by using machines with power recovery systems. The new

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www.gaudergroup.com, www.bowtechnology.com. Gavlick Machinery Corporation Hall 12 E-56 U.S. Established in 1957, Gavlick supplies used machinery for the international ferrous and nonferrous industry. It offers appraisals, liquidations, and buying and selling of single machines and complete plants in the following categories: bar, rod and wire processing; wiredrawing; multipass; bullblocks; wire flattening mills; stranders; cablers; straight and cut; fence; nails; rope; spring coiling; shaped and flat; weaving; welded mesh, etc. www.gavlick.com.

GCR Eurodraw SpA Hall 11 A-66 Italy

GCR Eurodraw will present the latest technical innovations for ferrous production offered by companies that are part of the Group (GCR Eurodraw, Comapac Wire Machinery, DEM and the acquired line of SAMP products dedicated to production of welding wire). See Comapac and DEM listings. GCR Eurodraw will exhibit three models. The first, a new modular dry-drawing machine for fine-to-medium

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concentric stranding line, COS 12002, offers drastically reduced power consumption: to strand 150 sq mm takes only 40 KW for the complete line (36 KW for 120 sq mm), which is much lower than a conventional stranding line. This is possible by using regenerative power from the large and heavy built-in reels to produce electricity through a bus connection. The reels actually become power generators. A second approach is using adapted equipment to lower power consumption. As an example, equipping high-speed, double-twist twinners or bunchers with “GreenBow,” an advanced composite material that with a special aerodynamic bow design minimizes friction and loss and results in energy savings up to 30 percent. The technology also is easy to maintain because of its removable tube, and the fully closed design reduces bow crashes.

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wires, has a special transmission without reduction gears, and uses fewer components, which reduces maintenance. The blocks’ cooling system has been further developed to reduce water consumption while increasing heat transfer. The second is a machine for descaling high-carbon wire for medium-to-large diameters through a rotary double-abrasive belt. The modular machine, which can be supplied in either a single- or a double-grinding belt configuration, prepares wire rod for dry-drawing of medium-to-large diameter wire. The line includes a hydraulic descaling group, a pre-straightening unit, a cleaning machine with abrasive belt, a steam washing machine, a borax unit and an induction drying unit. The third is a double-twist cabling machine for steel ropes that is equipped with payoffs for large diameter spools and has sensor unwinding braking control. It is designed for producing ropes with up to 36 wires. www.gcrgroup.com.

Gimax Srl Hall 10 B-18 Italy Gimax traditionally exhibits a selection of its machinery in operation, and this year the selection will include new machinery or new versions of existing machinery. Machine developments during 2009 have been extensive so it is still not totally clear yet which of these new machines will be shown, but one thing is certain: our booth should prove an interesting one. Stop by to see what was chosen. www.gimaxgroup.com. GMP-Slovakia Hall 10 E-66 Slovakia GMP-Slovakia, represented in North America by Howar Equipment, offers reels and handling equipment. Reels include: single- and doublewall, pressed-flanges reels for bunchers; fully machined and balanced reels for drawing, up to 40 m/s; heavy duty reels for steel wire; forged reels, machined and balanced for steel cord; one-way reels; and drums for cable (take-up and drum

twister machines). Handling equipment includes: take apart reels (in particular the patented EASYKOIL PLUS); tilting systems for reels and coils; and lifting devices for reels and coils. Its engineers can design any kind of product by 3D CAD software and any kind of f.e.m. calculation can be provided. www.gmp-slovakia.com or www.howarequipment.com. IDEAL-Werk Hall 11 H-05/06 Germany

Germany’s IDEAL-Werk, together with its subsidiaries Clifford Welding Systems of South Africa (see separate listing) and IDEAL Welding Systems of the U.S., will exhibit at one combined booth. IDEAL is well known in the market for the development and manufacture of wire mesh welding machines for various types of industrial mesh and fences, jig welders for wire articles, butt welding machines for all branches of the wire and cable industry and equipment for special applications. The features and design of these machines assure high flexibility and short set-up times. High performance, burr-free processing and reduced weld sparking, quick change-over units and utmost flexibility offers the customer a considerable reduction of welding cost and down times while a new user-friendly graphical interfaces enables a process reliability even with non-skilled operators. www.idealweld.com. Inhol BV/PTL Hall 12 A-15 The Netherlands Inhol BV/PTL will present its range of compounds for wire and cable

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ures and images to get a clear picture of the sample before and after the test. It also added the TVAB5420 Abrasion Test Apparatus to the company’s range of products. This test apparatus for electric wire is so precise that it has set the standards for ISO 6722-1. It has been designed to test the durability of cable insulation under extreme conditions and measures very specific durability variables. www.inhol.com.

and heat-shrinkable products. Manufacturing technology for heatshrink tubing will also be showcased as well as new laboratory test equipment that includes a measurement system for “Hot Set,” by means of a special oven equipped with an electronic camera. This system makes test results easily accessible in fig-

IWG High Performance Conductors Hall 9 A-73 Belgium/U.S. IWG High Performance Conductors will display high performance and high temperature conductor applications: silver and nickel-plated copper and high strength copper alloy conductors, bare and tinned copper wire, in single end, bobbin wound, flat

wire and stranded and rope-lay constructions. Also, Tensile Flex alloy, environmentally friendly cadmiumfree HPC 80EF and HPC 35EF alloys, CC78, CS95, CT37, 162 cadmium copper, thermo couple alloys, Micro-diameter, hybrid, polyimide, thermoplastics and fluoropolymers as well as medical tubing and tinsel wire. Brochures and technical information available. www.iwghpc.com International Wire Machinery Association (IWMA) Hall 11 D-26 U.K. The IWMA is one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate membership associations for the wire,cable and wire product industries. It is a non-profit organization totally comitted to benefitting its members and promoting technical development, technical exchange and

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Ernst Koch GmbH/Morgan-Koch Corporation Hall 10 F22/H39 Germany/U.S.

Morgan-Koch Corporation and parent company Ernst Koch GmbH will present their latest technology: an OTA straight-line wiredrawing machine, model KGT 20/10, with 10

blocks = 10 drafts, operating in line with a reverse-bending descaling machine, type WEZ 1; a belt grinding machine, type SEZ 3-300; a hotrinsing and coating unit, type HSBE 3201; and a horizontal spooler, type KHS 800. The OTA technology enables straight-line drawing for the first time without dancer and/or tuner rolls, for fully automatic and reproducible back pull. The company achieved the dream of straight and deflection-free wire guiding a reality with a refined control system that makes it possible to have a linear run of wire from the first straightening block to the spooler. OTA technology is the state of the art today when it comes to the standards of top quality and efficient condions. www.kochimhmert.com, www.morgan-koch.com.

Krollmann GmbH & Co. KG Hall 10 A-29 Germany Located in MĂźhlenrahmede, Krollmann has been supplying machines for the wire industry for over 120 years now. Consequent progressive engineering and innovation have made it one of the leading manufacturers of pointing machines for wire, rods, profiles and for pipe drawing operations. Exerienced personnel and state-of-theart production facilities support the fabrication of machines in all sizes and designs for bending operations, which are either non-cutting or cutting, prestraightening and transporting plants, chamfering plants, feed and charging facilities, wire scrap bundling machines and special purpose machines. It also provides handling systems, sawing and cutting plants, devices, special purpose designs and more, www.krollmann.de.

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education in the wire and cable indsutry. 2010 promises to be an exciting year for IWMA as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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Lämneå Bruk AB Hall 9 A-06 Sweden

Lämneå Bruk AB specializes in the design and manufacture of machines for the ferrous and stainless steel wire industry. It is a reliable supplier of payoffs, mechanical descaling equipment, drawing machines and take-up units. More than a century of company wiredrawing experience is incorporated in the design of our machines and equipment. For the solid welding wire industry, we supply complete lines including payoffs, cleaning equipment, drawing machines, copper coating and take-

ups. For flux/metal cored wire, we supply strip rewind lines, strip pay offs, forming/filling/closing machines, drawing machines and take-ups. We also supply high speed rewinding lines including a new automatic precision layer and drum packer (No Twist Coiler) for both solid and tubular wire. For low/high carbon and stainless steel wire industry, we supplying rotating and/or over head payoff systems, mechanical cleaning units (for carbon wire), drawing machines and take-ups. Take-up systems range from down coilers with controlled filling systems to automatic spoolers. Lämneå Bruk also makes payoffs and take-up systems (live block and dead block) for heat and surface treatment of high and low carbon wires as well as stainless steel wires. Lämneå Bruk AB: A passion for service is always included. www.lamnea.se.

Macro Bars And Wires (India) Pvt. Ltd. Hall 17 A-19 India

Macro Bars and Wires, a manufacturer of stainless steel wire since 1978, exports to more than 50 countries. It offers wire from 0.10–24 mm in AISI 200, 300, 400, Duplex series and in all finishes and packaging to customer requirements. Macro Bars and Wires uses state-of-the-art machinery from specialized companies in the world that assure top quality that is sold at competitive prices. The company, which is known for its superior quality and timely delivery, is ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 registered and has been honored by the Government of India as a Highest Export Award winner. It is also environmentally conscious with a focus on renewable energy utilization. Its website is presented in six languages. www.mbwindia.com. Madem Group/Madem Reels USA Hall 12 E-66 Brazil/U.S.

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Madem Reels is a leading worldwide reel manufacturer, producing approximately four million reels yearly with manufacturing plants in Brazil, U.S. Spain, Romania and Bahrain. It has more than 20 warehouses worldwide and supplies high quality reels HT (Heat Treated) according to ISPM 15 and made of renewable pine. Madem covers all production steps, from the forest to the sawmill to the plywood mill and to the reel plant, using logistic solutions. Its monthly production is around 500 truckloads that supply more than 100 customers in more than 40 countries. Madem is ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified. www.mademreels.com Maillefer SA Hall 10 D-21 Switzerland

Maillefer will present its portfolio of extrusion systems for energy cable, fiber optic cable, telecom cable and tube manufacturing systems. Expect to see a series of continued improvements for the production of medium-, high- and extra-high voltage cables. New technology and innovations are pushing the kV envelope in the 500 figures, with higher speed capabilities and improved quality control. Maillefer provides high-end manufacturing solutions for every stage of the fiber optic cable process. Tight buffering, secondary coating, SZ stranding and jacketing lines are available for producing FTTx cable with low fiber counts and short lengths. Technology like the compression caterpillar with tension feedback serves to keep accurate control of excess fiber length. Coax and LAN cable manufacturing continues to evolve towards higher frequencies and smaller packages. The microcoax TEL 00 line produces insulated wires as thin as a human hair. The small extrusion line produces both solid and foam-skin as

well as PE and FEP insulated wires. Improved cooling is a key feature of the latest MXC extruders. The processing window is ever larger, thanks to third generation axial air cooling. The cooling capacity has grown by over 50% in order to process materials like EDPM and EPR, areas otherwise covered by liquid cooled machines. The new MXC developments are available on several of the company’s principal machines. www.mailleferextrusion.com. Manassero & C. Srl Hall 15 E-33 Italy Manassero & C. srl, supplying used fastener machines for more than 20 years, will display pictures and highquality videos of each machine for sale either at the booth or at the company’s website. An open house in a company warehouse makes it possible for customers coming from far away to personally inspect its large inventory. Booth staff speak Italian, English, German, French and Spanish. www.manassero.eu. Mathiasen Machinery, Inc. Hall 10 A-22 U.S.

Mathiasen Machinery Inc. (MMI) buys and sells used wire and cable machinery internationally, serving the domestic and international ferrous and nonferrous wire machinery markets. Machinery is purchased for inventory or it can be sold on an exclusive basis. MMI has interest in locating individual machines, complete lines or entire plants. Consignments, warehousing, appraisals and liquidation services

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are also offered. Mathiasen Machinery Inc. has buyers seeking all types of good quality used wire and cable machinery. The booth will display photos of a wide variety of second-hand machinery. Customers are asked to bring their surplus machinery list and photos to the booth for on-site evaluation. www.mathiasen-machinery.com.

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fiber ribbon production with excellent ribbon planarity at speeds to 1000 m/min; and CFU production of compact fiber unit. Fiber coating lines come with M550 high performance SOFT-curing UV irradiators for perfect curing at minimal energy use, permanent irradiation control, automatic adjustment for actual curing demand, and more. www.medek.at. Metal Forming Systems, Inc. Hall 15 F-21 U.S.

Metal Forming Systems (MFS) develops and supplies forming design and simulation software to its customers. Its software (NAGFORM, NAGSIM.2d and NAGSIM.3D) helps the users advance from part print to manufacturing in a short period. The technology enables customers to effectively design part progressions (using NAGFORM) and test their tooling (using NAGSIM.2D / NAGSIM.3D) before investing in their resources. MFS will highlight major enhancements that include: an update to NAGFORM, Version 1.3, that allows to generate ‘3D Solidworks’ drawings of all NAGFORM models and sequence designs; a range of auto design enhancements; an interactive procedure for creating progression design templates from user’s own design; and surface area calculations of parts and preforms. NAGSIM.3D,

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Medek & Schörner covers virtually the entire spectrum of machines for marking cables and coding optical fibers; in particular for power, telecom, data cables. It will demonstrate: highquality Gravure printers (LAN cables, control cables, etc.) for speeds to 1200 m/min, including the “Intelligent” ink pump system; a unit for applying a fine water dust for pre-cooling hot wire immediately after the extruder; and embossing meter markers/hot-foil sequential meter markers for highly accurate length measurement. Also, ring markers for marking telephone and switchboard wires and automotive and LAN cables; a video system for monitoring print quality of high-speed cable printing machines; and a laser marking system for cables. The company’s optical fiber coating systems provide: color coding to speeds of 3000 m/min; ring marking; tight buffering to speeds of 1300 m/min;

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Version 1.2, offers enhanced volume mesher; improved presentation of simulation results; application to wiredrawing; tool stress analysis; and temperature analysis of parts and tools. www.nagform.co. Mohindra Stainless Ltd. Hall 11D-08 India

Powerful enough to join non-ferrous rod sections up to 30mm (1.181") diameter, the P1500 cold welder produces strong, reliable welds every time. The innovative hydraulic system uses little energy, no set up time is required and the weld cycle is completed in minutes. Quiet, safe and easy to operate, the P1500 is a cost effective way to power up rod production and keep costs down. To find out more about our range of energy efficient rod welders, call +44 (0) 1233 820847 or visit www.pwmltd.co.uk. PWM. Precision you can depend on.

Hall 9 Stand B41 All inquiries within North America for machines, spares and dies, contact: AMARAL AUTOMATION ASSOCIATES PO Box 7816, Cumberland, RI 02864 Tel: 401 405 0755 / 774 991 0504 Fax: 401 405 0757 E-mail: joe@amaralautomation.com www.amaralautomation.com Pressure Welding Machines Ltd Bethersden, Kent England TN26 3DY Tel: +44 (0) 1233 820847 Fax: +44 (0) 1233 820591 E-mail: pwm@btinternet.com Welders and dies available from PWM or authorised distributors only.

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Mohindra Stainless Ltd., founded in 2007 by the management of Mohindra Fasteners Limited as a part of its vision of expansion (backward integration), manufactures stainless steel wire of 200, 300, 400 and electrode series, from 0.10 mm to 10 mm, as per international standards and in accordance with customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specifications. The company has the support of 60 competent staff members delivering an annual capacity of 6000 MT, with bright, matte, EPQ and coated finishes. The company, ISO-9001:2008 accredited, ensures excellence in quality, timely deliveries, competitive pricing, utmost satisfaction and a better environment. Mohindra Stainless Ltd. has a growing customer base, both globally and in the domestic market. Its products are used in kitchenware, springs, mesh, fasteners, electrodes, industrial apps and more. www.mohindra.asia. Nextrom Oy Hall 9 A-74 Finland

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Nextrom, a premium global supplier of turn-key manufacturing solutions and services for optical fibers and fiber optic cables, will present its product portfolio and its recent developments. Its most advanced production equipment is based on key expertise for: fabrication of high-purity optical glass by VAD, OVD; drawing and proof testing of optical fibers for high speed and large performs; application of UVcurable acrylates on fibers; and knowledge of process, extrusion, SZstranding, which is specific to optical cables. www.nextrom.com

Niehoff GmbH Niehoff Endex North America (NENA) Hall 10 C-18 Germany/U.S. Energy efficiency is the current catch phrase in the wire and cable industry, and Niehoff has embodied that focus

in new technology that will premiere at wire 2010 and provide considerable energy savings. The display which will reflect the advances the company has made in efficiency andfeature state-of-the-art drives and optimized components that provide considerable energy savings, will include some completely new constructions. All exhibits feature a brand new design and are functionally optimized. The equipment to be displayed includes: a drawing machine, intermediate wire range, MSM 224 with RI 250 induction annealer; multiwire drawing machine, MMH 50, with RM 121 continuous annealer; two doubletwist bunchers, the D 401, with ARH 630 payoff, and the D 1001; DSA

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rewinding machine DSA; BMV 16 rotary braiding machine; DSI 631 double-twist strander with ARD 630 D payoff and ALB 600 longitudinal tape payoff. Also to be shown, an RFID system for managing braiding and NPS spools and a new aftersales and spare parts concept. Based in Schwabach near Nuremberg, Germany, Niehoff GmbH engineers and manufactures machinery and lines for drawing, annealing, galvanic electro-plating, bunching, spooling, rewinding and braiding of nonferrous wires as well as machines for stranding, coiling and spooling of insulated data and special cables.www.niehoff.de. www.niehoff-usa.com. OM Lesmo SpA/Lesmo Machinery America Inc. Hall 11 A-28 Italy/Canada Covering new ground with its rotating machinery, OM Lesmo will present attendees with developments of the newly designed MTO that will be on display. The company, world

renowned for its diverse and trademark range of rotating machinery for quality cable stranding and bunching, will also present its range of high efficiency/high output double twist, single twist, rigid cage, tubular, planetary and high speed stranders. It also offers a complete line of auxiliary equipment of payoffs and take ups. www.omlesmo.com/ www.lesmoamerica.com. Otomec Srl Hall 11 B-28 Italy Otomec Srl, which supplies a full range of machinery for cleaning and plating of metal wires, strips and bars, will showcase three systems.

Pan-Pioneer Co. Ltd. Hall 11 A-15 Taiwan Pan-Pioneer produce wire drawing machine, wire extrusion machine, stranding machine, bunching machine, pay-off and take-up machine and all kinds of packaging machinery. www.pan-pioneer.com/

Pave Automation Hall 12 D-17 U.K.

head to enable up to eight different radii. Simple and cost effective to operate, the Axis V1 Mark 2 has a capacity of up to 6.35 mm. The Zukron model produces extremely long surface length wire products (to 8 mm) in simple and complex threedimensional shapes very quickly and cost-effectively. With a versatile 360degree continuously rotating head, the machine can process short and long length wire products, and with Pave’s “Trueline” front-end wire stabilizer/straightener, it produces highly accurate twist- and mark-free finished wire products. Set-up and change-over times are very fast and the Zukron’s fully automated userfriendly CNC operation ensures very economical production. Also, the Huron single-head machine for high output and lower costs for short and long products up to 12 mm. Pave’s comprehensive range includes sin-

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ments. A key has been eliminating borax, as can be seen in the new PANLUBE S 1500 series of sodium lubricants. These products, which are free of borax, nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, carbonates and chlorides, can be used for high-speed drawing of high-carbon steel wire, steel cord wire and stainless steel wire. Also, new pre-coatings, such as the PANCOVER 4700 series, to meet the most stringent demands for drawing carbon and stainless steel wires. www.panchemical.com.

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Pan-Pioneer Co. Ltd. Hall 11 A-15 Taiwan Pan-Pioneer produces wire drawing machines, wire extrusion machines, stranding and bunching machines, pay-off and take-up machines and all kinds of packaging machinery. www.pan-pioneer.com/

gle- and twin-head wire forming centers. www.pave-wire.com. PolyOne Corporation Hall 9 B-38 U.S. PolyOne Corporation will feature its latest solutions and developments formulated to help wire and cable customers drive value and accelerate

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Pave Automation will exhibit a new version of its small Axis V1 wire bending unit, its Zukron model for forming long surface length wire products and the compact singlehead Huron machine. The Axis V1 Mark 2 uses Pave’s advanced new operating systems technology, which includes user-friendly touch screen graphics as well as a new bending head to enable up to eight different radii. Simple and cost effective to operate, the Axis V1 Mark 2 has a capacity of up to 6.35 mm. The Zukron model produces extremely long surface length wire products (to 8 mm) in simple and complex threedimensional shapes very quickly and cost-effectively. With a versatile 360degree continuously rotating head, the machine can process short and long length wire products, and with Pave’s “Trueline” front-end wire stabilizer/straightener, it produces highly accurate twist- and mark-free finished wire products. Set-up and change-over times are very fast and the Zukron’s fully automated userfriendly CNC operation ensures very economical production. Also, the Huron single-head machine for high output and lower costs for short and long products up to 12 mm. Pave’s comprehensive range includes sin-

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their ability to compete on a global scale. It will have announcements at the trade show that focus on a wide range of innovative solutions for end-use markets such as: FTTX (fiber optics); railway; solar photovoltaics; oil, gas and petroleum; and consumer goods. PolyOne’s comprehensive portfolio, which includes numerous globally available options, include: color and additive concentrates; low-smoke and fume, zerohalogen compounds; halogen-free, flame-retardant TPE compounds; bio-based, halogen-free, flame-retardant TPU compounds; polypropylene compounds; and vinyl compounds. www.polyone.com.

welding machines, including an upgraded version of the powerful P1500 model for joining large rod sections. The largest machine, the P1500, can process wire from 15 mm to 25 mm (copper) and 15 mm to 30 mm (aluminum). An upgraded hydraulic system provides quiet, smooth weld operation and minimizes oil usage. Developed to weld large rod sections quickly and costeffectively, it produces strong consistent welds, minimizes downtime and material waste. Power consumption is limited to the hydraulic pump motor, making the P1500 very energy efficient and economical. No setup time is involved and the weld cycle takes only minutes. PWM will also show its EP500 rod welder, an electro/pneumatic model for wire from 5 mm to 12.50 mm for copper and 5 mm to 15 mm for aluminum. Also, manual cold welders for sizes from 0.10 mm to 3.60 mm (copper) and 5 mm (aluminum). PWM also makes industry standard dies for wire from 0.08 mm to 6.35 mm, all made to the tightest tolerances at its U.K. workshops. Dies can be used for round or profile wires and rods, per customer specs. www.pwmltd.co.uk. PS Costruzioni Hall 10 B-21 Italy

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PS Costruzioni, which continues to develop and improve its rewinding lines, will display and operate an automatic coiling/spooling line, Mod. PS 200/8 COMBO, that enables the winding of wire and cable onto both coils and spools via a fully automatic system. Engineers can answer all questions about its functioning and output. The PS Costruzioni product line includes

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semi-automatic coiling/spooling lines; fully automatic coiling/ spooling lines; rewinding lines; and portal take-ups/payoff stands/take-ups and horizontal and vertical accumulators. A standard rewinding line, such as the 600-1000 model (for processing cables from 2 up to 15 mm) includes

a payoff unit, spark tester, meter counter and take-up unit. All PS machines have a modular structure that makes it possible to buy a basic model and later â&#x20AC;&#x153;build upâ&#x20AC;? the system by adding additional units. www.pscostruzioni.com.

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PWT Limited Hall 16 A-51 New Zealand

PWT Limited provides industrial process technologies for the galvanized wire industries. Its Electro Magnetic Wiping (EMW) system provides increased production efficiencies, product quality and profits. PWT has sold 29 EMW systems to customers worldwide and seven more are to be commissioned in early 2010. EMW works equally well with zinc and zinc aluminum, is easily operated, simply maintained, safe and environmentally friendly. The system can be planned with customer input for a new customdesigned galvanizing line or can be used to retro-fit existing lines. Training is provided. QuantumEMW works with varying wire diameters at various speeds and produces a very smooth concentric surface quality with a coat weight variance of about 15g/sq mt, providing environmental and economic benefits to wire manufacturers. PWT will also present: a modified purification system that re-works used wiredrawing lubricant for up to 60% recovery; complete EMW systems with a unique primary quench, secondary quench and wax configurations; and management of a full consultancy service to encompass all aspects of galvanized wire products manufacturing. PWT has a regional office in China and it has plans to open another in Europe this year. www.quantum-emw.com. QED Wire Lines Hall 12 A-53 Canada QED designs and provides state-ofthe-art multiple strand heat-treating, cleaning and coating lines. These include annealing, stress relieving, patenting, oil quenching and austentixing. www.qedwire.com.

For 30 years, Queins & Co. has been a successful manufacturer of firstclass machinery. It will display components of a newly manufactured, heavy-duty rigid stranding cage (pictured) for top- or side-loading, for round or pre-twisted sector conductors as well as trapezoidal wires. A 2.8 m portal take-up stand and a high-speed steel taper for 2 x 600 mm tape pads will also be shown. Key Queins products include a range

of high-speed stranding machines, machines for CTC conductors, payoffs/take-ups, taping heads and discand belt-type caterpillars as well as new rod drawing machines for copper and aluminum/alloys. The company’s second-hand department offers a full choice of machines and equipment. Further information about the company’s lines for special applications, such as power transmission, steel rope applications and other fields, can be provided at the exhibition. The company will display pictures of delivered machines to the rope and cable industry. www.queins.com. RAD-CON Hall 9 D-06/03 U.S. Annealing specialists can be met at RAD-CON’s stand in the North American pavilion. RAD-CON’s main product is 100% hydrogen bell-

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type annealing equipment, along with the necessary process expertise to set up the plant. Headquartered in the U.S. since its founding 44 years ago, RAD-CON operates on a global basis, helping industries increase BAF capacities of high quality annealed wire and wire rod. RADCON has very specific expertise in the area of spheroidize annealing and cold heading quality wire production for the fastener and bearing industries. RAD-CON’s experience also encompasses ferrous and nonferrous applications in the agricultural, electrical, construction, spring, industrial and communications industries. If you need new or quality-improved annealing capacity, look for the bell furnace specialists in the North American pavilion, next to the sandwich bar. www.rad-con.com.

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REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc. Hall 9 F06/01 U.S.

and more. The company will demonstrate several new packaging methods emphasizing innovative solutions for a wide range of product types and constructions. The latest environmentally friendly packaging methods will also be on display as well as videos and information on REELEX coiling and packaging machinery. www.reelex.com.

Known as the preferred packaging method for LAN and coaxial cables for more than 30 years, REELEX packaging is a patented method of winding flexible products that produce a coil featuring tangle- and twist-free payout. This packaging method has become the standard for major wire and cable manufacturers around the globe and is quickly being adopted as the package of choice for products such as fiber optics, building wire, plastic tubing

Reel-O-Matic Hall 9 F-05/0 U.S. Reel-O-Matic will present information about its range of wire and cable handling equipment.

RichardsApex Hall 9 F-13/02 U.S. RichardsApex, a leading global manufacturer of wet lubricants for wiredrawing and hot rolling applications, provides products that include semisynthetic and synthetic compounds

for wet drawing of nonferrous and ferrous wire. It also offers protective coatings, cleaners, corrosion inhibitors and oil form lubricants for all nonferrous and ferrous alloys in both wire and tube applications. Its core products can be made at any of its locations in the U.S., Europe, Australia and, most recently, Mexico. With over 108 years of history, RichardsApex has an established global sales network to service customers across the world with on-site support and technical sales assistance to help improve productivity, enhance quality, and reduce costs. It has subsidiaries in U.K. and Asia and representatives in Canada,

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Rizzardi srl Hall 11 J-40 Italy Rizzardi supplies the wire and cable industry with quality essentials, including drawing blocks, tungsten carbide and hard-alloy/ceramic-coated pulleys. Its drawblocks and rings coated with UR65 are used on all types of drawing machines to draw all types of metals and alloys. www.rizzardi.it. RMG/Fastener Engineers & Lewis Machine Hall 155 E-41 U.S.

RMG/Fastener Engineers & Lewis Machine are innovative leaders in the wire industry. Its in-line wire processing solutions can reduce inventory, downtime and improve quality. The company’s new patentpending AUTOMATCH uncoiler

improves blank length and volume requirements for today’s high precision cold-heading machines. RMG provides in-line wire drawers for .095 in. to 1.375 in., mechanical descalers, uncoilers and recoilers, including continuous feeding sys-

tems for the wire products and fastener industries. It supplies integrated systems for processing hotrolled rod into descaled, drawn, straightened and cut pieces for the wire and concrete industries as well as clutchless straightening and cutting machines featuring either a stationary or a flying shear. www.rmgfelm.com. Roblon A/S Hall 9 F-41 Denmark Roblon A/S, a total solution provider to the cable industry, focuses on cable-making machinery, industrial yarns for cables, and most importantly the interaction between machines and materials. It will present its range of industrial fibers and cable machines and introduce new glass strength members, polyester binder yarns as well as machine developments. One is the use of Roblon eccentric binders, with com-

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China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, Venezuela and Vietnam to service the world’s wire and rod producers. Many other countries are serviced by one of the subsidiaries directly or one of the representatives based in one of the countries above. www.richardsapex.com.

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new variant with six positions (EB400-6), mainly for FTTH-production. The EB400 has a small rotating disc that makes it possible to reach rotational speeds of up to 800 rpm. Payoff tension is controlled by means of electrical hysteresis brakes, and as in most Roblon cable-making machines, variation in cop diameter during production is compensated for in yarn tension. The yarn tension level can be adjusted during operation. The eccentric binder, less than 1.5 m in all three dimensions, it is easy to install and synchronize with existing machines. The machine measures less than 1.5 m in all three dimensions, making it easy to fit into most production lines. www.roblon.com.

pact Roblon machinery, for FTTH cables. The eccentric binder is designed for stranding industrial yarns with constant tension around a cable. Previously equipped with four positions (EB400-4), due to customer demand it is available in a

Rosendahl Maschinen GmbH Hall 9 A-74 Austria Rosendahl, a leading global supplier of high-tech wire and cable manu-

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facturing solutions, offers first-class products and turnkey solutions in the fields of extrusion, SZ stranding, fiber optic cable as well as forming, welding and corrugation. It combines leading-edge technology with a focus on customer orientation as its biggest value. It will present its latest advancements and technology highlights, including developments for the production of energy, coax, fiber optic and telecom cables. A special highlight will be its new and enlarged crosshead series for cables with a core diameter from 0.03 to 110 mm. www.rosendahlaustria.com.

Our new bottom-draining design allows back-to-back coupling of multiple air wipes in line, while maintaining drier product between them. Additionally, the performance of the unit is enhanced as a stand-alone wipe over our original legendary Air Miser™ Air Wipe. For more details or to place an order, call us at 800-972-9222, or email us at sales@huestis.com

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SAMP USA, the U.S. operation of Italy’s SAMPSISTEMI, offers the full range of equipment for the non-ferrous wire drawing, bunching and extrusion business segment. SAMPSISTEMI will display new breakthrough technology that anticipate future trends in the wire and cable manufacturing world. The latest SAMPSISTEMI products pay particular attention to production savings by minimizing the total cost of ownership of a manufacturing line. In particular, SAMPSISTEMI will show its latest rod breakdown

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developments, take-up solutions and brand-new extrusion technology for power cable applications. Pictured is its new rod breakdown line, RBL 1. www.sampsistemi.com. Schlicht GmbH Hall 12 A-35 Germany Schlicht GmbH’s electrostatic powder-coating machine, model RSC, is designed to powder cables, wires, hoses and profiles evenly, finely dosed and absolutely dust-free with powders like talc, stearate, lac powder, swellable powder, graphite, etc. The electrostatic powder charging produces a strong adhesive power on the product and results in a very even layer on the surface, and prevents powder from falling from the product outside the dusting chamber. Depending on extrusion speed and product diameter, from one up to four powder guns of 100 kV each are used. Systems can be provided for

small product diameters up to 200 mm. www.schlicht-gmbh.de.

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SKET GmbH Hall 11 G-44 Germany

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Along with co-exhibitors, Henrich, Stolberger, SSB and Wardwell Braiding, Germany’s SKET GmbH will present typical exhibits and posters, and have competent staff prepared to discuss: cable and steel wire rope-making machinery such as drum twisters, central stranders, tubular stranders, planetary closers and bunchers; copper and aluminum wiredrawing machines; braiding and spiraling machinery; and auxiliary equipment such as payoffs, take-ups, haul-offs, etc. www.sketvmb.de

A member of the Eurolls Group, Sictra’s product range includes: twin/single tandem rod breakdown machines, semi-tandem rod breakdown machines, twin and single intermediate wire drawing lines, twin and single fine wire drawing lines, multi-wire drawing machines with modular systems available from 4 to 28 wires, wiredrawing units for tandem telephone lines and a wide range of spoolers, coilers, static spoolers, double automatic spoolers, robotic spoolers. www.sictra.it.

Sikora AG Hall 9 A-41 Germany/U.S. Sikora AG, a manufacturer and worldwide vendor of measuring and control technology for the wire, cable and plastics industry, will present cutting-edge technology. The company will showcase its new XRAY 6000 series for the measuring diameter, wall thickness, eccentricity and ovality at insulating and jacketing lines. The unit includes XLL-Xray tubes (eXtra-Long-Life tubes) and provides a selectable measuring rate of 1 to 10 Hz or optional 1 to 100 Hz. Also, FIBER LASER 6003, sophisticated equipment that measures the diameter of optical fibers in a drawing tower with an accuracy of ± 0.0019 mil (0.05 micrometers)

while providing information on the ovality, fiber position, spinning and vibration frequency and amplitude. Other highlights include: the LENGTH 6000, for non-contact online measurement of produced lengths of strands and cables, and the PREHEATER 6000, a conductor preheater that ensures optimum adhesion of insulation on the wire. SIKORA will also introduce the second generation of its successful diameter LASER gauge heads. The new LASER Series 6000 includes a number of technological innovations, one being a measuring rate of 2.5 kHz. www.sikora.com, www.sikora-usa.com.

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Sjogren Industries manufactures tools and equipment for the handling, preparation and testing of wire or rod, including: modular roll straighteners and replacement grooved rolls; wedge grips, assemblies and replacement parts for wiredrawing machines; magnetic tensioning brakes and clutches for payoff or windup applications; roller guides for guiding wire in process lines; machines for twist-testing and wraptesting of wire; machines for off-line

pointing and die stringing of wet draw wire machines; and replacement jaws and inserts for tensile testing machines. www.sjogren.com. South Fence Machinery Ltd. Hall 12 D-76 New Zealand South Fence Machinery Ltd. will have information, brochures and DVDs available on all its machines, with sales, technical and design personnel present to advise and answer any questions. Fixed knot-style fence is now well established, and the company’s machines to produce that premium product can manufacture such fences with up to 26 line wires, 3 meters high. South Fence’s machinery for producing stiff stay fence—a relatively new product that is fast becoming accepted as an option for new manufacturers seeking to establish themselves in the market as well as established manu-

factures—can produce such fences with up to 25 line wires and 2.5 meters high. It also offers machinery to produce hinge-joint fence—still the cheapest option and one that represents the largest market share— with up to 28 lines wires and 2.5 meters high. The company also has some interesting new developments to offer relating to the use of heavier wire sizes in some machines and the introduction of a hinge in its Stiff Stay Fence. South Fence also manufactures a barbed staple machine and a wire coiler machine. www.southfence.com. SPX Precision Components, FENN Division Hall 9 F-09/01 U.S. SPX Precision Components, FENN Division is a global supplier of metal forming machinery. Established over a century ago, it has a solid reputation and customer base built on,

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and engineering expertise to provide the best solution that fits a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. www.spxprecision.com.

decades of engineering and machine building experience. Its extensive range includes rolling mills, wire flattening and shaping lines, Turks heads, capstans, spoolers, wire and tube machinery, drawbenches, swaging machines and feed units, impact cutoff machines, tube end forming machines and Torin CNC spring coiling machines. There is a growing industry need for total metalforming solutions, not just a piece of machinery, and SPX/FENN is uniquely positioned to offer technical, process

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Taymer International Inc. Hall 9 D-06/04 U.S. Taymer has been designing and building marking equipment for the wire and cable industry for more than 40 years. Its marking product range includes hot foil printers, indent printers, emboss printers, contact printers, ink jet printer solutions and, more recently, sinter printers and laser printers. Its hot-foil printers overcome common printing challenges, providing: very durable marking on PE, HDPE, XLPE, nylon and Teflon; bright, high-contrast white printing on dark cable jackets; highly accurate length measurement and sequential numbering; simple operation and easy-to-change printing colors; and low maintenance

costs. It will exhibit the HF 2000 hot foil printer, the workhorse of the North American outdoor cable industry. The HF 2000 is used at 200

Team Meccanica Hall 11 D-40 Italy

Team Meccanica, a trademark of the Eurolls Wire Machinery Division, specializes in revolutionary highspeed multipass drawing and cold rolling wire production lines as well as material treatment processes. www.teammeccanica.it. Tecno Impianti Srl Hall 15 G-12 Italy Italy-based Tecno Impianti Srl is a leader in design and manufacturing of cold rolling lines for the construction industry and wire drawing machines for the fasteners industry. It will exhibit a cold rolling line for production of smooth and ribbed wire from 3.5 to 8.0 mm, plus two in-line wiredrawing

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m/min in 24 x 7 facilities for hot-foil printing in either one meter or twofoot print intervals. A new surface inspection system (SI4200) can detect pinholes, neck-downs, bulges, blemishes as small as 0.6 mm, providing 360 degrees of wire coverage at line speeds to 200 m/min. Also, print verification systems: the Print View 1400, which uses patternmatching algorithms to automatically inspect and verify print quality, and the PV Snapshot 4500, which shows a section of the legend at speeds up to 1500 mpm. Taymer’s Length Rite 1200 can improve productivity and save costs through 0.05% length measurement accuracy, interfacing to marking equipment to ensure that the right length is being printed on product. Wire harness manufacturers or cable assembly fabricators seeking to improve productivity should ask about Taymer’s Stamp Marker 1000, the Continuous Marker 6000 and a new laser printer. www.taymer.com.

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ELANTAS Electrical Insulation is your global leader in liquid electrical insulation. ELANTAS provides materials all along the electric and electronic value chain. Wires are covered with our wire enamel before they are wound into a coil. The coil is additionally insulated with our impregnating resins to ensure electrical insulation, mechanical strength, and thermal conductivity. Our electronic and engineering materials are used to cast, encapsulate, or imbed electrical or electronic components like circuit boards, sensors, or motors. It is in the area of electronic and engineering materials that our two newest additions, Quadrant and Shimo, will reside. The unique technologies and applications provided by these acquisitions will enhance the ELANTAS leadership position around the globe. ELANTAS intends to leverage the new resins systems acquired in these acquisitions to service all of our customers with a broad range of products to meet their electrical insulation needs. ELANTAS Group: ELANTAS Beck, ELANTAS Beck India, ELANTAS Camattini, ELANTAS Deatech, ELANTAS I.E. do Brasil, ELANTAS PDG, ELANTAS Tongling, ELANTAS UK, ELANTAS Zhuhai www.elantas.com

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machines for 10.0 mm and 14.0 mm wire, to be utilized for calibrating wire in-line with cold headers and machines for chains. www.tecnoimpianti-italy.com. Teurema Hall 11 D-40 Spain

Teurema, a member of the Eurolls Group, specializes in designing and manufacturing cold rolling lines, multi-pass dry drawing lines, horizontal and vertical spoolers, static coilers, payoffs, and take-up lines for single usage or as complement of

lattice girder machines or welded mesh machines, as a part of the wire industry process. Its technology includes a range of rolling, straightening and cutting lines. www.teurema.com. Technokabel S.A. Hall 10 H-69 Poland Technokabel produces a wide range of cables, specializing in screened flexible high-performance cables for analog and digital data transmission used for a range of media end-uses. Cables can be heat- and oil-resistant, low temperature and abrasive-wear resistant, low-smoke, halogen-free and fire-resistant. It also has begun offering low-voltage power cables, steel wire and armored cables. The company not only designs and manufactures cables to customer requirements, including hybrid cables, it also offers services to the cable

E-mail: fukaseco@ja2.so-net.ne.jp http://www.fukase.co.jp

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industry. It has more than 20 years of experience in providing complete installation of CV-lines (catenary or vertical), upgrading of existing production lines to modern parameters, process visualization and cable production. www.technokabel.com.pl. Teknor Apex Company Hall 9 F-05/03 U.S. At wire 2010, Teknor Apex Co. will introduce its new Halguard® product line of halogen-free flame retardant compounds suitable for cables used in computer interconnects, central office switching equipment and consumer electronics. PVC-based compounds to be featured at the show include Apex® flexible vinyl, Flexalloy® high-performance elastomers, FireGuard® low-flame,and low-smoke plenum compounds as well as performance blends with

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Tulsa Power Inc. Hall 9 F-05/04 U.S.

Tulsa Power Inc. and Reel-O-Matic Inc., with a combined total of almost 100 years of manufacturing, are leading wire and cable handling equipment manufacturers. Both companies manufacture and design a wide range of material-handling

equipment, including payoffs, takeups, accumulators, cabling lines, linear measurers, caterpillars, coilers, rewind/test lines, twinner/quadders, concentric and eccentric taping lines, spiral striping machines and control upgrades, as well as the design and development of customized handling equipment for manufacturers and distributors of wire and cable, wire rope, pipe, hose and tubing. Shown is an example of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100K gantry system (GTU-100-A). www.tulsapower.com. Unience Co., Ltd. Hall 16 H-54 South Korea Unience Co., which focuses on reliability and stability, has launched Extigen, a new HFFR material that is a complex compound of various resin and mineral flame-retardant materials. Extigen has outstanding low-smoke producing quality, not

emitting any toxic gases, including halogen. It is optimized in many other aspects, such as mechanical strength, flame retardation, and easy fabrication in extrusion. www.unience.co.kr. Vitari SpA Hall 11 D-40 Italy

Vitari SpA is known for its tradition and expertise in straightening machines for steel and non-steel wires, chains, nails, gabions and mesh nettings for fencings and barbed wire. Its machinery includes

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nitrile rubber and polyurethane. www.teknorapexcom.

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automatic straightening and cuttingoff machines for rolled and ribbed wires, automatic machines for dresshangers from wire, chain bending machines in three bending stages, chain link fencing machines with electronic speed, automatic machines for “reverse twist” barbed wire and electro-welded collated nail making machines. www.vitari.com.

Weber & Scher Hall 10 B-71 U.S. Weber & Scher, founded in 1915 and long specialized in wire and cable, will display equipment from its wide range of cable-filling and smooth/ corrugated metal tape shielding/ armoring systems, cable payoff and take-up systems, and cable accumulation systems as well as continuous seam welded metal tape sheathing and corrugating systems for producing CATV cables, RF coaxial cables,

e-mail Dave.Evans@george-evans.com Manufacturers of both

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LEIBINGER optical fiber cables and power cables. www.weberscher.com. Whitelegg Machines Ltd. Hall 11 G-28 U.K. For three-plus decades,Whitelegg Machines has supplied CNC wire

and spring-forming machines. It will display a new version of the CFM 2D, a wire-forming machine with automatic butt welding. It has a new wire-bending head, new cutting mechanism and all new ALLFORM™ software for increased productivity, reduced changeover/setting times and improved final product quality. Also, the HIT-8-CNC 5-axis spring coiling machine, for wire from 0.1 to 0.8 mm, at speeds to 800 springs per minute. The new fiveaxis version has servo motors driving the feed, pitch slide, cutter slide, horizontal pitch and diameter control. The spring program is generated automatically, and uses templates for different spring types such as parallel, conical, biconical, etc. It has vertical and rotating cut-off for both coiling directions as standard. Also, the RFM-10T spring generating machine, a versatile cam-based unit suitable for producing all manner of springs and wire forms from wire (0.4 mm to 1 mm). The highly flexible machine, which includes rotating wire and rotating quill units as standard, is competitively priced. www.whitelegg.com. Windak AB Hall 9 B-56 Sweden Windak, which specializes in automatic packaging solutions for the wire and cable industry, has offices in Sweden, U.S., Australia and Estonia. It will display its latest

automatic coiler FC-5 and the new automatic reeler AR24 (pictured). The FC-5 coiler is a versatile and user-friendly fully automatic coiler. It can hold the coil together with stretch wrap, a binder material or strap, making it a truly multi-purpose

coiler. It can handle a wide range of cables from 3 to 25 mm diameter and coil size up to 480 mm (19 in.). The automatic reeler AR24 is a new product developed to handle larger spools and reels from 300 mm (12 in.) to 600mm (24 in.). It requires minimal floor space, and when combined with the integrated palletizer, it makes a complete automatic spooling line with a short investment payback. Windak will also show solutions for a large range of pay-off, take-up and rewind solutions, with complete ranges from 500 mm to 5000 mm reel diameter. The new integrated take-up cable guide provides the operator with a hands-free tool for perfect winding control and complete safety. Wire & Cable Technology Int’l and Wire Forming Technology Int’l Hall 9 D-14/03 U.S. Fastener Technology International Hall 15 D-11 U.S. WCTI is a bimonthly international technical magazine for manufacturers, processors, distributors and users of electrical, communication and mechanical wire and cable including fiber optic cable. A digital edition is at www.wiretech.com. Subscription, registration and purchase forms are available at www.wiretech.com. WFTI is a quarterly publication covering the manufacture of springs,

Inkjet printer Camera systems Wire Hall 9 F55 Booth

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wire formed parts, wire mesh and rebar products and the materials, tooling, machinery and control systems for making those parts. Subscription forms are available at www.wireformingtech.com. FTI is a bimonthly international technical magazine for manufacturers, distributors and users of all types of fasteners and precision formed parts. www.fastenertech.com.

Wire & Plastic Machinery Hall 9 F-21 U.S.

Wire & Plastic Machinery (WPM) will showcase pictures, video, and an interactive presentation of its inventory offering. Visitors will have access to web-enabled stations for a

live product search with detailed specifications and pictures. As one of the world’s largest resellers of highquality secondhand wire, cable, and optical fiber manufacturing equipment, WPM has a vast selection of in-stock machinery. Machines are offered as individual components to complete lines and can be delivered immediately from eight U.S. locations or completely reconditioned by an in-house engineering team. WPM has a comprehensive range of over 20,000 machines in stock for all aspects of nonferrous wire and cable production. www.wireandplastic.com. Wire Association International Wire Journal International Hall 11 B-25 U.S. The WAI will display the association’s publications, products and services, including Wire Journal International, The Wire Journal International 2010 Reference Guide, its new publication in India: WIRE BULLETIN, and a range of association technical books, reports and DVDs. Also, news about the WAI’s International Technical Conference to be held October 18-20, 2010, in Monterrey, Mexico, as well as information for WAI membership opportunities, its chapter network and WAI’s Internet site (www.wirenet.org). Also, booth availability for Wire Expo 2010 (May12-13, 2010) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to be co-located with The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo; and Interwire 2011, the largest wire and cable show in the Americas, to be held May 3-5, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. www.wirenet.org. Witels-Albert Hall 9 E-37 Germany Witels-Albert will present both new and field-proven solutions from its range of straightener, roll, guide, feed and pre-former products on 56 sq m of exhibition space. Using “Superior ideas and products for tomorrow’s demands” as its motto,

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the company will turn the spotlight onto engineering solutions for straightening applications and the new category of inline wire diagnosis. Visitors can see the new products in action and find out how good they really are. The show also gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about the latest clever ideas from the world of wire, tube, rope and cable production and to familiarize themselves with the services and what the

Woywod GmbH & Co. Hall 9 A-42 Germany Woywod GmbH will exhibit its complete range of products. Incorporating durable PLASTICOLOR dosing units and/or mixing station systems into the production, improves finished product quality and substantially reduces costs through reduced material consumption and lower labor costs. The technology produces a material mixture that is more homogenous and the appearance (coloration) is more regular. That enables the additive percentage to be reduced and there is no need for remixed materials for production. Leftovers after production are eliminated, which drastically cuts inventory costs. PLASTICOLOR

mixing stations are used especially in high quality productions of crosslinked insulations or in productions with foamed layers. The exact dosing of each component and the perfect mixture of the materials helps the screw of the extruder to homogenize the melt and this will result in a better product quality and substantial cost reduction in less material consumption for the expensive materials like catalyst or foaming agent. www.plasticolor.de. Wuxi Kemaite Optic & Electric Products Co., Ltd. Hall 17 B-53 China Kemaite manufactures a wide range of shield tape used for data cable, coaxial cable and flat cable. It is very skilled in both lamination and slit process, and cable makers appreciate its good quality and service. Its COAXMATE shields are applied longitudinally over the insulation

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Alloy Wire International 205 Hallene Road, Unit 317C, Warwick, Rhode Island, RI 02886 USA

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Inconel X750 Inconel 600 Inconel 601 Inconel 625 Inconel 718 Incoloy 800 Incoloy 800HT Incoloy 825 Incoloy A286 Monel 400 Monel K500 Nimonic 90 Nimonic 80A Nimonic 75 Nickel 200 Nickel 201 Nickel 205 Nickel 212 Nickel 270 Nispan / C902 Nilo 36 Nilo 48 Nilo 52 Nilo ‘K’ Hastelloy B-3 Hastelloy C-4 Hastelloy C-22 Hastelloy C-276 Hastelloy C-2000 Hastelloy G-30 Hastelloy ‘X’ Haynes 25 Haynes 214 Phynox MP35N RENE 41 Nitronic 60 Alloy 20 Cb3 Beryllium Copper Waspaloy

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Witels-Albert and the Witels-Albert USA websites have to offer. www.witels-albert.de, www.witelsalbert-usa.com.

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with a thin layer of aluminum bond to polyester film. www.kermaite.com

feet/min. If a higher level of tension is needed, tension capstans are offered. www.wyrepakind.com.

Wyrepak Industries, Inc. Hall 9 E-34 U.S.

Yield Management Corporation Hall 9 F-13/03 U.S.

Payoff equipment is the specialty of Wyrepak, which manufactures a wide range of machinery and equipment for the wire and cable industry. This includes pulleys, spoolers, and take-up machines. It focuses on simple yet efficient payoff systems that incorporate tension control, at the required level, as specified by the customer. Wyrepak addresses all payoff problems and will help a customer even if the requirement is outside of Wyrepak’s manufacturing range. Wyrepakwill display its line of rotating cap and brush assemblies designed to fly off wire at up to 300

Yield Management Corporation (YMC) was established in 2002 with the introduction of the company’s “Award Winning” Low Bobbin Detector for braiding machines. YMC has continued to expand its accessory product lines with innovative detection systems for stranding and cabling machinery. These accessories reduce defects and operating costs while improving productivity and yield in wire and cable operations. YMC offers a complete line of braiding and shielding machinery as well as replacement parts for Wardwell rotary braiding machines. www.yieldmanagementcorp.com.

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Zumbach Electronic AG Hall 11 D-43 Switzerland Zumbach will present many new developments and products, some of the most important which are listed here. Sensors: new laser-based diameter gauges for small cables and wires that in addition to the complete line of ODAC® laser-diameter gauges include new models with special laser-beam geometry, faultdetection function and high scan rate; new measuring gauge for big dimensions with HLF technology; 3-axis laser diameter gauges with incorporated fault detection; new, very compact 3-axis fault detectors; advanced ODEX® concentricity and

diameter gauge for wire extrusion that is fully non-contact, based on magnetic and laser technology; and ultrasonic wall thickness scanners with quick and easy adaptation to cable diameters and spacesaving integration. Data acquisition, processing and display units: a new, economic and compact data acquisition, processing and display unit; and a full program of USYS processors, ranging from a low-cost basic model up to the high-end multi-sensor processor/controller. Complete measuring and control systems: These new systems for full process monitoring and control include the RAYEX® D series, an X-Ray meas-

Zwez Chemie GmbH Hall 15 D-04 Germany Zwez-Chemie GmbH focuses on the production and world wide distribution of process chemicals for cold

forging, wire and tube drawing, including lubricants. Also, phosphating chemicals for rust protection and wear protection, including pre- and post-treatment. www.zwez.de. Zwick/Roell Hall 9 B-32 Germany Zwick is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of static and dynamic materials testing systems. With its extensive portfolio of testing machines, systems, and software, Zwick supplies customized solutions for virtually every application related to materials testing. Itrs product lines include the following: static materials testing machines; fatigue strength testing machines; robotic testing systems; specialized test equipment; hardness testing machines and instruments; pendulum impact testers; drop weight testers; modern-

izations; melt plastometers; hdt/vicat more instruments; pre-owned equipment; testing software; measurement and controls electronics; xforce load cells; extensometers; specimen grips and test tools; systems for climate and temperature testing; and specimen preparation equipment. www.zwick.com ■

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uring and control system for CV lines, for wall thickness (3 layers), eccentricity and diameter/ovality for CV lines, with new software for easy operation and powerful control functions and data acquisition and a new cold end system covering market trend needs; the WALLMASTER/UMAC® - DIACAL Systems, ultrasonic wall thickness and eccentricity systems for cable jackets and DIACAL option for fully automatic calibration and control; and the CELLMASTER®, JACKETMASTER and MULTILINE systems for extrusion and wiredrawing, based on the proven USYS line. www.zumbach.com.

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TECHNICAL PAPER New technology for lubricating cold extrusion materials and cold heading wire The combination of calcium phosphating and a polymer coating has been found to provide cost savings, environmental benefits and improvements in productivity. By Jude Burke Soap lubricants are currently used for drawing coldheading wire and for cold extrusion processes. In addition, molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) dispersions are used for cold-extrusion processes. These lubricants are increasingly being replaced by ultra-thin polymer technology that offers benefits such as improved tool life, extension of the interval between oil changes in cold-heading machinery and ability to fabricate parts with a complex geometry. These polymer coatings are applied on top of conventional coatings as use on bare steel is restricted to a very few specific cases. Conventional coatings used are zinc phosphate or zinc-calcium phosphate. It is however becoming increasingly difficult to deal with the sludge and heavy metal contamination of waste water from these processes. The answer to these problems is given in this paper, which describes a conversion coating based on the electrolytic deposition of a calcium phosphate carrier coating. This process is highly efficient and free from heavy metals

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and sludge. The conversion coating is eminently suitable for wire drawing, cold heading and cold extrusion. This paper highlights the cost savings, environmental benefits and productivity improvements that can be achieved by using a combination of calcium phosphating with a polymer coating. Optimum workflow. Fig. 1 illustrates what is currently described as the state of the art process sequence. Initially, the parts are pickled, rinsed and activated. An alternative to pickling is mechanical descaling. This is then followed by a zinc phosphate conversion coating that is obtained by means of a chemical reaction. A conversion coating is essential for many manufacturing processes to achieve high-quality, cost-effective large scale production. The parts being processed are again rinsed and neutralized and then a lubricant is applied. The lubricants are water-soluble soaps that react with the conversion coat or, alternatively MoS2 dispersions.

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The complete process sequence takes between 60 and 90 minutes. The quality of the phosphate as well as the subsequent performance results are a reflection on how much care has been taken in the early process stages. Zinc phosphates. Three types of zinc phosphate are commonly used. These materials are defined by their means of acceleration: nitrite/nitrate, chlorate/nitrate and nitrate/air (Fe side process). Nitrite/nitrate is most widely used outside of Central Europe. The system operates at high temperatures that results in sludge settling at the bottom of the process tank. The most common form of accelerator is sodium nitrite. These processes commonly contain nickel, which acts as a refining agent. Chlorate/nitrate processes are used for specific situations where either the operation is more suited to this method of accelerationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as with intermittent workingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or when the phosphate must meet a particular demand. Sludge is also produced in the process tank by this system. Nitrate/air (Fe side) processes operate at lower temperatures and produce sludge in an external tank by means of a controlled supply of air that is introduced into this external tank. The generated sludge is hard and dense and settles readily at the bottom of the tank. These processes are nickel- and nitrite-free. Activation. To obtain the maximum benefits from a zinc phosphate coating, the use of an activator prior to the zinc phosphate is highly recommended. The activator provides sites for the nucleation of the zinc phosphate crystals, which produce a refined, controlled crystalline coating. This will lower the coefficient of friction and improve the adhesion of the coating to the metal surface. The fine crystal structure also increases the available surface area for the subsequent lubrication process Alternative lubricant. A new type of lubricant, a high-performance polymer system, has been introduced as an alternative to soaps and MoS2. These lubricants, applied by immer-

Fig. 2. Comparison of the coating thickness of various lubricants.

sion in an aqueous solution, produce thin organic coatings. They are best used on top of a conversion coating for maximum performance results. Application on bare material is possible, but this use must be examined on a case-by-case basis and thus cannot be generalized. Fig. 2 shows the coating thickness as compared to the conventional lubricants. Development objectives. The goal was to develop a coating that allows net shape forming without any negative impact on tool life. This means that the

Fig. 3. Cross-section of a treatment plant.

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forming accuracy should be appreciably better than that obtained when using soap and should be at least equivalent to that obtained with MoS2. Moreover, the goal was to achieve a coating that is substantially cleaner and easier to remove. The lubricant concentrate should also be classified in the lowest water hazard class. Further, no additives are to be used that may present a potential corrosion risk. Chemical principles. The newly developed polymer coating is a mix of high-molecular compounds that are free from heavy metals, boron compounds, mineral oil, chlorine or sulphur-containing lubricant additives (such as molybdenum disulfide, tungsten disulfide) or compounds based upon fluorine, e.g. Teflon速. Customer benefits: wire manufacturers/pretreaters of rod sections. Using a polymer bath instead of a soap bath provides multiple benefits for wire manufacturers or pretreaters of rod sections. These include eliminating soap powder in the drawing die, which avoids the problem of dust formation affecting operators and reduces costs as there is no need to purchase soap powder or pay for its disposal. It also improves the reliability of the drawing machines because less soap dust settles on the machines and drives. Further advantages include: better forming, which means higher productivity; very clean wire, which is beneficial for subsequent processing operations; and improved corrosion protection, which means the product can be safely stored for longer periods. Customer benefits: manufacturers of fasteners and cold extruders. The benefit of a polymer coating also helps manufacturers of fasteners and cold extruders. For fastener manu-

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facturers, the benefits include: improved extrusion accuracy due to cleaner material; higher speeds for bolt heading machines; longer tool life; ability to manufacture parts with a complex geometry that were not possible before; and less frequent changes of oil in the bolt-heading machines, as no soap is carried over that can contaminate the oil re-circulation system. To conclude, both wire manufacturers and wire users benefit from the use of polymer coatings, which results in a competitive advantage for both parties. Electrolytic phosphating. If a conversion coating is required, then one must address the problems related to zinc phosphating: the disposal of the produced sludge and the heavy metals that contaminate the effluent stream. The solution to this problem is a calcium phosphate coating that is applied electrolytically A calcium phosphate coating is also a conversion coating but it differs fundamentally from the conventional zinc phosphate coating used to date. The coating solution is free from heavy metals such as zinc or nickel and therefore, so is the coating, which can best be described with the formulation CaHPO4. Fig. 3 illustrates the principle of coating deposition on a conductive surface. Cross-section of a treatment plant. Since the part acts as a cathode, there is no pickling attack on the iron material, which in turn means that no phosphating sludge is formed. In other words, this application process does not generate any sludge. Fig. 4 shows phosphated and drawn cold heading wire. It can clearly be seen that the calcium phosphate coats are white prior to forming. After forming, the wire exhibits a regular gray color.

TECHNICAL PAPERS Fig. 5. Diagram of a continuous line treatment plant.

Results It has been found that using a combination of calcium phosphating with a polymer coating can provide multiple benefits. These include: avoidance of heavy metals, i.e. the effluent becomes easier to manage; no sludge to dispose of; a process temperature of approximately 25°C; a treatment time of about two to five seconds, which allows for relatively shorter physical plants; the ability to adjust the coating weight from 5 to 15 g/m² via the current density (A/dm2); higher drawing speeds for wire and lower pressing and ejection forces in cold heading and cold extrusion; and no heavy metal-containing effluent in the de-phosphating of fasteners prior to heat treatment.

Outlook A future treatment process for cold-heading wire and solid parts could combine the benefits of an electrolytic, heavy metal-free phosphating with those of a polymer coating. Fig. 5 shows what such a plant would look like. This technology will contribute to reducing the treatment times for surface treatment from about one hour to less than one minute. Consequently, the quality and productivity will appreciably improve for both the surface treatment plant, and also the bolt manufacturing or cold extrusion plant. ■

Jude Burke heads sales development of cold heading and coil for U.K.-based Chemetall PLC. He has more than 30 years of experience in the metal finishing industry, including service abroad, especially in Russia and its former territories. He holds a degree in chemistry from Burke Cardiff University. His career began in the customer services laboratory at Pyrene Chemical Services, which later became Brent Chemicals International. In 1979, he was given sales responsibility for the South Wales region and was promoted to regional manager. In 1992, he joined Chemetall PLC to head up the industrial sales team of United Kingdom Company, its newly formed business. His sales responsibility increased in 1999 when Chemetall acquired Brent International PLC. In 2003, he was named to his current position. This paper was presented at WAI’s 79th Annual Convention, April 2009, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

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TECHNICAL PAPER From 0.6 to 14 mm: quenching in a fluidized bed for high-carbon wire, a technology that has proven its ability Using a fluidized bed instead of a lead bath for quenching offers multiple advantages for both process control, expenses and concerns about environmental aspects. By Rene Branders At the beginning of the 1980s, and under environmental pressure from Japan, an alternative to lead quenching was examined for wire patenting with high-carbon content. Salt baths were widely used, but they had safety problemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the potential for an explosion if there was contact with waterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as well as management problems. Indeed, experience showed that management of the eutectic of these nitrate-based baths was a difficult operation, as were additional downstream environmental difficulties the process posed, such as waste salt polluting water. Water patenting was considered, and still is today, but it is not practical for the simultaneous patenting of a wide diameter range as required in the rope industry. Finally, even for patenting wire of the same diameter, the required structural demand was totally incompatible with what is needed to manage all the hazards of an industrial production process. Considering the above challenges, the introduction and use of fluidized beds in the wire industry was one of the major technological turning points of the last 20 years. This technology is well known, in particular in the areas of combustion or calcination of calcium carbonate.

Quenching in a fluidized bed was initially considered a difficult technology to employ, but it has established itself as a reliable industrial solution, one that is applicable for wire manufacturing. Today, this process, which is used for wires from 0.6 mm to 14 mm, may be the most developed environmental technology for the industrial wire industry. This paper recalls the necessary knowledge that is needed of the principles of a quenching fluidized bed that make it a practical application

What is fluidization?

A state of fluidization exists where a pulverulent environment that is crossed by a gas undergoes a constant pressure drop as the gas flow crosses it. Before that point, the environment is solid, and beyond it one enters into a state of pneumatic transport. This state of fluidization also has transfer and mechanical characteristics that are similar to fluids. In fact, the pulverulent environment acts as a fluid. Fig. 1 matches the evolution report (pressure drop across the sand) in comparison to the evolution of the flow. It shows that increasing the gas output injected in the pulverulent environment results in a linear increase in the pressure with the injected output. The environment remains solid during the whole stage. Beyond a specific output, what happens depends on a complex relationship with the size grid distribution of the pulverulent particles; the density of the pulverulent environment; and the viscosity of the injected gas. The pressure drop goes through a maximum point then stabilizes afterwards. This limit is considered the minimal velocity of fluidization. Once this point is Fig. 1. Pressure drop versus gas velocity for uniformly sized sand particles1. passed, the bed is in a fluidized 132 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

Vr=

U Umf

Eq. (1)

where U and Umf are, respectively, the fluidization speed taken for a similar pulverulent environment at a similar injected gas viscosity. Thus, Vr represents the level of fluidization compared to the start up of the fluidization phenomenon. When the pressure drop increases due to the injected gas output, the fluidized environment enters the pneumatic transport field and is no longer in a fluidized condition. See Fig. 2.

Fig. 2. Various kinds of contracting of a batch of solids by fluid.

Fluidization and transfer coefficient: If physical behaviors are translated into heat transfer capacity, the heat transfer evolves for a fixed pulverulent environment and a determined fluidization gas viscosity according to the Vr level. Fig. 3 shows a typical evolution curve of this transfer coefficient according to the evolution of the wire diameter and the fluidization level is exposed hereunder. The coefficient first grows while the fluidization increases, particularly for thin wire, then decreases when the fluidization level switches to the pneumatic transport field. It is also remarkable to notice that the level of emissivity of the wire does not affect the wire transfer coefficient at all. This means that the transfer coefficient in the fluidized bed is independent of the state of brightness of the wire.

Choice of sand to assure good fluidization The chemical nature of the pulverulent environment, the grid size distribution and the depth into the pulverulent environment surface all influence the wire heat coefficient transfer. A pulverulent environment must be chosen that is compatible with the fluidization gas volumes and processes demands and which does not also have too many thin particles. A typical choice could be the use of alumina and zircon. Table 1 compares the coefficient ratio with the heat transfer coefficient between the alumina and the zircon for a similar diameter, with the same output and gas viscosity and with sensibly near grading. The coefficient transfer difference is minor and it could be easily compensated for by using a lower temperature in the quenching media. However, the physical chemical characteristics of the pulverulent environment can justify a more strategic choice. The zircon ZrO2 SiO2 is an acid oxide, which means that it tends to combine with basic oxides when reaching high temperature (such as CaO, Na2O, Na2B2O7 or FeO). Yet these oxides are current residues one finds on wire surfaces after the cracking of soaps in the austenitizing furnace. The alumina Al2O3 is an amphotere oxide, which means that it is not much inclined to combine chemically nor with

Fig. 3. Typical results for transfer coefficient

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state. Any object heavier than the bulk density of the bed sinks in this pulverulent environment, which has gained characteristics similar to the liquids. Indeed, if the fluidized bed is inclined, the pulverulent environment remains horizontal. Moreover, the law of communicating tanks is applicable here: the environment can move from one container to the other to finally end at the same level. In addition to these physical characteristics, the fluidized bed also has remarkable heat transfer characteristics that ensure good heat transfer. If the injected flow is divided by the fluidized bed section, the result is the minimum speed of fluidization, referred to as the UMF, which is a function of the physical characteristics of the pulverent media and the viscosity of the injected gases. If the flow is increased, the pressure drop will more or less remain stable for a long period, depending on the pulverulent environment. It will grow again with the output after this level. It is during this level of stability that the advantages of fluidized bed technology can be seen. Indeed, the output of injected gas variation has little influence on the pressure drop as does the heat transfer ratio for an object of small diameter in comparison with the size of the bubbles that are going through the pulverulent bath. The dimensionless figure called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vâ&#x20AC;? (reduced speed) is used to evaluate the fluidization level in comparison with the fluidization limit. It corresponds to the ratio between the fluidization gas speed for an injected output divided by the minimum fluidized speed as seen in Eq. 1:

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Heat transfer coefficient in Alumina Heat transfer coefficient in Zircon

Table 2. Comparison of bulk density of alumina and zircon. Table 1. Heat transfer coefficient in alumina over zicon, compared to zircon. The total represents the ratio of heat transfer with alumina compared to the one with zircon.

basic oxides and neither with acid oxides as with SiO2. It is then chemically more inert than the zircon. In all cases, a wire cleaning at the entry of the open fire furnace is strongly advised to ensure a good holding of the refractory of the austenitizing furnace as to avoid pollution of the fluidized bed sand. Indeed, the combination of the sand’s grains with those residues mean there is a loss in the grid size distribution but also a risk of colmatation of the diffusers that inject the gas to ensure the fluidization. Finally, bulk density (see Table 2) is important as a heavier sand needs more volume to fill the fluidized bed than a thinner sand. Moreover, zircon sand has a natural radioactivity that is sometimes criticized on pulverulent status.

Fluidized bed versus lead quenching Heat treatment and cooling curves. Quenching in a fluidized bed was often considered much less efficient than

lead quenching. Actually, the same elements are seldom compared, and indeed, the quenching fluidized bed could very well compete with lead quenching (for small diameters). The quantity of heat by unit of time transferred from a wire to a quenching environment is expressed by the following equation: Q = h wire- cooling media x Cp wire at T° wire x (T°wire - T°cooling media) where: • Q is the instantaneous quantity of heat removed from the wire and transmitted to the cooling media (W); • h is the wire-cooling media, the heat transfer between the wire and the cooling media (W/m²k); • Cp is the specific heat of the steel of the wire at the temperature of the wire at that moment (J/kg); • T° wire is the temperature of the wire(K); and • T° cooling media is the temperature of the cooling media at that moment (K).

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II Lead bath >> II fluidized bed But ΔT Lead << ΔT fluidized bed

If both factors are multiplied for a correct temperature of the fluidized media: Q lead bath ≅ Q fluidized bed With proper temperature adjustment of the fluidized bed, the results of patenting could almost be the same. Fig. 5 presents a comparison for a similar wire diameter (reference ZZ mm), the curve of quenching obtained for a quenching process conducted respectively in lead tank and fluidized bed. Diameter (mm): d = 2.5 DV (mm*m/min): dv = 70 With correct adjustment of the quenching environment temperatures, it is possible to get close quenching curves. The tensile differences could be compensated by adjusting the first die or the patented diameter. Fig. 5 shows an example of tensile strength obtained for tire cord in a fluidized bed versus a lead bath For large diameters wires, the difference between the lead transfer coefficient and the fluidized bed gets more important. To get similar cooling curves, the temperatures of the pulverulent environment and the wire speed need to be adapted. This means that the conception of the fluidized bed will allow, thanks to special technologies, to modulate the temperatures in the areas in a large range. A fluidized bed, Ecoquench, supplied by the author’s company (FIB), is designed provide the flex-

ibility that is needed to offer efficient tuning of the quenching conditions. One example of how this technology can be used is for patenting a wire field of sizes from 0.9 mm to 14 mm. The field will be divided into two diameter families: one from 0.9 to 2.9 mm and the other from 3 to 14 mm. For the thin wires field, the cooling conditions will be optimized to obtain a quenching curve close to the one achieved by lead quenching with a quenching temperature profile. See Fig. 7. For larger diameters, the sand temperature is reduced and the wire speed is decreased. In doing so, the result is that one gets about the same curves as for the lead quenching. See Fig. 8. This figure shows that the “DV” law is not longer applicable as the use of TTT curves. On one side, the CCT curves must be used by applying the combinations of the Avrami Law and the Scheil additivity, and for the other side, the DV has to slow down following a specific law. This modification of the DV must be compatible with the design of the austenitizing process (avoiding a too high grain growth of the austenite grain sizes)

Investment The global investment for a fluidized bed such as the Ecoquench, with its load of sand, is noticeably less than that for a lead bath with its load of lead. Indeed, a greater volume of lead is needed for the lead pan (7.75 m3 of lead for a 10-m pan) than for the sand (3.2 m3) for an equiva-

Heat transfer coefficient in Lead Heat transfer coefficient in Alumina fluidized bed

Table 3. Heat transfer coefficient for lead.

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In the frame of lead patenting, the temperature of the cooling media is almost constant and usually around 530°C to 560°C. Fig. 4 shows a typical cooling curve for a 6-mm wire. Generally speaking, cooling is controlled mainly by the heat transfer in a lead bath that is larger than the one in the fluidized bed, mainly for larger diameters. In contrast to the lack of ability of a lead bath to decrease the cooling media temperature, the fluidized bed technology can easily compensate for the difference in heat transfer. See Table 3. This difference can be presented as follows:

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Table 4. Average/standard deviation of tensile strength for steel cord line. Table courtesy of Xingda.

Fig. 6. View of a quenching unit (Ecoquench).

lently sized fluidized bed) Considering that in a lead pan, the whole pan is filled with lead while in the specific fluidized technology discussed here has extremely limited sand quantities, the quantity of the production material that must be managed is far less demanding for a fluidized bed. Finally, a fluidized bed offers significant environmental management advantages over lead patenting, which requires: reprocessing of effluents; the need to constantly check for presence of lead in water; surface treatment of downstream effluents, periodic safety inspections; and the need to closely follow legislation calling for changes in the use of lead, including further reductions in its use and possibly a call to completely eliminate its use. The use of a quenching fluidized bed not only avoids those problems, it does so without requiring any more space.

Advantages

Fig. 7. Comparison of results for processing 2 mm wire (dv = 80) with a quenching fluidized bed, model Ecoquench, and a lead bath. 136 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

As noted above, there are plenty of advantages to using a quenching fluidized bed, some of which are not well known. Lead-free process. This alone is a decisive factor in managing the downstream effluent of the patenting, a concern that does not exist with a fluidized bed. The eventual electrode pollution by lead of a possible zinc (in the case of Galfan速 process) downstream plating installation no longer exists. Finally, water, soil and workers all benefit by no longer

Quenching fluidized beds have undergone a long technological evolution the last 20 or so years that has resulted in their becoming a recognized and trusted industrial product. They are a viable and economical alternative to lead baths as the absence of lead in their use eases both environmental management and concerns for downstream pollution management. Fluidized beds today are able to process a large range of wire diameters, from 0.6 mm to 14 mm. The Ecoquench model fluidized bed type has been shown to offer a real opportunity in the renewal of lines on both an economical and ecologically efficient. ■

Fig. 8. Comparison of results for processing 5 mm wire (dv = 100) with a quenching fluidized bed, model Ecoquench, and a lead bath.

being contaminated by lead. Possible patenting at high temperature. At high speed or at high lead temperature (beyond 560°C), the lead pick up and vapor become not negligible. The technology of quenching in fluidized bed allows us of course to be freed from those obligations. Absence of inflection problems. For the patenting of thicker wires, the absence of inflection helps avoid the constraints on the wires that can develop into micro-fractures related to the mechanical stress. It also helps decrease injuries to operators when a wire breakage occurs. Light equipment. Setting up a fluidized bed does not require foundations as massive as those needed for a lead pan. Treatment of small-diameter wires. It is possible to treat wires as small in diameter as 0.6 mm, which would be difficult to do with lead quenching equipment as the wire might extend under mechanical constraints.

Branders René Branders is responsible for the direction of the commercial department at FIB Belgium S.A., Tubize, Belgium. He has held various positions at the company over the years including roles in R&D, engineering, and quality control. He has worked on the development of technologies related to the fluidized bed, including for the Fifth European Community Framework Program to address socioeconomic, technical, and industrial challenges of the growing EU, where he was main coordinator for non-nuclear energy R&D. He has worked in the wire industry since 1988. He graduated from the University of Brussels, Belgium, with a degree in chemical engineering. This paper was presented at WAI’s International Technical Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, November 2009.

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TECHNICAL PAPER Improvement in surface gloss of Ni-plated wire rope Tests found that conditions for the final wiredrawing pass, including the die design and the use of liquid lubricant instead of soap powder, could result in both good lubricity and surface gloss. By Motohiro Nakano and Hiroshi Utsunomiya

Ni-plated steel wire used for springs in applications such as electrical appliances has good corrosion resistance. See Fig. 1. It is used as an alternative to stainless steel wire for mild corrosive environments. It must have a silver surface gloss similar to that of stainless steel wire as well as meet lubricity requirements to be able to be used for spring cold-working. Ni-plated steel wire drawn by using conventional powder lubricants in a continuous drawing machine has lubricity, but

Fig. 1. Typical products of Ni-plated steel wire.

Table 1. Experimental conditions.

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does not have sufficient surface gloss. To achieve both surface gloss and lubricity, liquid lubricant is used at the final pass while soap powder lubricant is used at the former passes. This basic research has been conducted to investigate the relationship between surface gloss and processing conditions at the final pass for aspects such as lubricant oil concentration, die approach angle, die bearing length and reduction in area with emulsion type lubricant.

Fig. 2. Schematic diagram of experimental conditions.

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Experimental method Two kinds of wires, with diameters of 2.15 mm and 2.07 mm, drawn from Ni-plated wire of patented eutectoid carbon steel wire diameter of 4.0 mm, were prepared. These wires were drawn to the final diameter of 2.0 mm in one pass by using emulsion type lubricant under various experimental conditions. Table 1 shows the experimental conditions. The drawing force was measured by a load cell while wire surface temperatures before and after the final pass were measured by a contact thermocouple. Fig. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the experimental equipment. The drawing speed was 10 m/min. The liquid lubricant, an emulsion containing animal and plant oil, was showered and circulated. The lubricant concentration was reduced to 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16 of the neat oil.

Figs. 3-4. Relationship between approach semi-angle and drawing stress (l) and relationship between approach semi-angle and rise of surface temperature.

Experimental results Drawing stress and rise of surface temperature. Drawing stress is shown as a function of the approach semi-angle in Fig. 3. The drawing stress increases with an increase in the approach semi-angle. It is notable that the drawing stress increases with an increase in the lubricant concentration. As shown in Fig. 4, the surface temperature rises with an increase of the approach semi-angle, however it is not sensitive to the lubricant concentration. Surface gloss. Surface gloss is evaluated as the flatness ratio (Fr) of wire surface. Fig. 5 shows the measuring method of the flatness ratio. Surface condition is separated into the flat part and the lubricant pool. The flatness ratio is calculated as an average ratio of the flat part at

Fig. 5. Measuring method of flatness ratio.

Fig. 6. Relationship between approach semi-angle and flatness increment ratio.

Fig. 7. Relationship between friction coefficient and flatness increment ratio.

Fig. 8. Relationship between die pressure and flatness increment ratio.

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eight circumferentially segmented surfaces by image binarization of optical microscope photographs. However, there is a difference between the original flatness ratios of 2.07 mm and 2.15 mm. The flatness increment ratio is used for normalizing experimental data. The flatness increment ratio (Fir) is calculated as follows: Eq. (1

where: Fr1 is the final flatness ratio at 2.0 mm, and Fr0 is the original flatness ration at 2.07 or 2.15 mm. The flatness increment ratio (Fir) increases with an increase of the approach semi-angle as shown in Fig. 6. In cases where the approach semi-angle is larger than 6 degrees, it is found that flatness ratio with four-times diluted lubricant is smaller than that of others.

Discussion It was supposed that surface gloss depends on the friction between wire and die. The friction coefficient is estimated by using Geleji’s formula1 from the measured drawing force. Fig. 7 shows the relationship between the friction coefficient and the flatness increment ratio. It is found that the flatness increment ratio increases with an increase in the friction coefficient. However, there are different tendencies to the dilution times and the reduction in area. In cases of lower reduction in area and higher dilution times (thinner lubricant), the flatness increment ratio is scattered widely for the same friction coefficient.

Fig. 8 shows the relationship between the average die pressure and the flatness increment ratio. The average die pressure is calculated using the previously cited friction coefficient. The flatness increment ratio increases with an increase in the average die pressure. The increment also depends on the initial diameter of the wire, i.e., the reduction in area. However, the effect of the dilution times is not strong. It is supposed that improvement in surface gross of Ni-plated wire is mostly achieved by flattening of surface asperities that were formed in preceding drawing passes with powder soap.

Summary To achieve both lubricity and surface gloss of Ni-plated steel wire at the final pass of cold drawing by using emulsion type lubricant, the relationship between surface gloss and drawing conditions has been investigated. The following remarks are obtained. • Surface gloss of Ni-plated steel wire increases with an increase of approach semi-angle of the die. • Surface gloss of Ni-plated steel wire has a good correlation with average die pressure. However there is no clear correlation between the surface gloss and the friction coefficient.

Reference 1. A. Geleji, “Bildsame Formung der Mettale in Rechnung und versuch,” 1960, Akademie, Berlin. ■

Motohiro Nakano is a research engineer in the development department of Shinko Wire Co., Ltd., Amagasaki, Japan. He is also a graduate student at Osaka University in Japan. Hiroshi Utsunomiya is an associate professor in in the Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science at Osaka University, where he earned a PhD degree in materials science in engineering. His research is on metal forming processes from metallurgical aspects. He also has worked at the University of Birmingham, the University of Cambridge and at the National Institute for Materials Science, Japan. This paper was presented at WAI’s 79th Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

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PRODUCTS & MEDIA PROD DUCTS Module adds further welding features to standard bender U.S.-based AIM, Inc., reports that it has released a new module that complements its standard AFM 2Dx bending machines with a butt-welder and a servo transfer for greater process ability. A press release said that the module, a fully automatic TWelder, also known as a cross wire welder, picks up where the AFM 2DX leaves off. Once the AFM 2Dx machine automatically produces wire frames, the system buttwelds them, then transfers the part into the frame hopper of the TWelder system. There, a separate wire feeding module straightens, feeds and cuts individual wire pieces that then are automatically cross welded into the frames positioned automatically by a frame carriage, it said. The module has been successfully installed and tested at a customer’s site for the past six months, producing air filter cross welded frames used for filter, refrigerator, shelving, store fixture, display, oven or grill frames to name a few, the release said. It noted that all dimensions are programmable and that production is controlled by a multi axes/multitasking servo controller allowing the system to produce up to 600-700 T-Welded frames per hour. The TWelding System is available as a standalone unit or as a complement to AIM’s welded frame production machines for a total self-controlling automated cross wire welded frames production cell, it said. More information and a product video are available at www.aimmachines.com/twelder.htm. Two models are available to cover up to 1 m x 1.9 m frames with up to 10 mm wire diameter. Contact: Constantine Grapsas, AIM, Inc., tel. 630-4580008, cg@aimmachines.com.

Zinc-calcium phosphate process offers manufacturing advantages Germany’s Staku GmbH, represented in the U.S. by Wire Machine Systems, reports that its patented Ephostechnology, a continuous electrolytic zinc-calcium phosphating process, can provide better performance than tra-

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ditional chemical phosphating for coating cold heading and steel wire material. A press release said that the Ephos coating process makes it possible to perform descaling and phosphating steps in one pass. Cleaning and surface treatment with the Ephos-technology is used on descaled and annealed wire rod, pre-drawn and annealed wire and patented steel wire. For coldheading qualities, the final production step is a skin pass. Due to the fine crystal structure of the electrolytic deposited zinc-calcium-phosphate layer, cold forming and drawing processes are most effective with coating weights between 6 and 10g/m², it said. The process, the release said, provides better adhesive strength of the layer from the fine crystal structure; eliminates the need to neutralize waste water; ends generation of iron-phosphate-sludge, which also saves approximately 40% for fresh chemicals; allows smaller bath volumes (3000 ltr.) and lower bath temperature (50°C); and lower energy consumption. The process, it said, is effective for wires from 3 mm to 20 mm diameters at a wire speed of about 60 m/min. Contact: Wire Machine Systems, tel.260-483-9269, sales@wire-machine.com, or Staku GmbH, tel. 49-64042031, info@staku-gmbh.de, www.staku-gmbh.de.

Alloy can replace cobalt steel alloys U.S.-based Carpenter Technology Corporation announced that its PremoMet™ alloy can be used as a lower-cost alternative to many cobalt-containing steel alloys for wire and other forms. A press release said that the patent pending alloy, which can be plated, offers superior strength, toughness and fatigue resistance, even in high-load applications. “Thanks to its advanced strength and fracture toughness properties, it may enable designers to lighten the weight of parts for high-load applications by as much as 25%. The weight reduction estimates are based on the attainable ultimate tensile strength of 2,040 MPa (296 ksi) combined with the fracture toughness which is much higher than the lowerstrength alternatives.” Lighter-weight components, the release noted, could result in a reduction of stress on other parts, meaning

Cables can be used for electric cars U.S.-based Northwire, Inc. said that it is CoilBossâ&#x201E;˘ Retractile Cords and complete cable solutions, that can be used for the charging of electric and hybrid vehicles and equipment. A press release said that all Electric Vehicle (EV) cables

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Line of rewinding systems offers both quality and reliability Italy’s PS Costruzioni reports that it continues to develop and improve its designs and production of rewinding lines to serve customers who process a wide range of wire sizes. A press release said that the company’s basic line, Mod. 600-1000, is suitable for cables from 2 mm to 15 mm, at speeds to 400 m/min; a middle model, the 1650-1650, is suitable for cables from 3 mm up to 25 mm at speeds to 400 m/min; and the larger model, 22502250, is suitable for cables from 8 mm to 60 mm, at speeds to 130 m/min. A standard line consists of a payoff unit, spark tester, meter counter and take-up unit. The units all have a modular structure, which makes it possible to start with a basic model and “build” it up by later adding additional units, per a customer’s needs, the release said. Additional units, it noted, include a lump detector for detecting dimensional defects, such as knots, swellings and shrinkages; a cutting device, electric shears able to cut cables to 35 mm; a cable marking device integrated in the line that ink jet prints directly on cable at a linear speed to 320 m/min; and a labeling machine that can print data on an adhesive label. Contact: PS Costruzioni, ps@pscostruzioni.com, www.pscostruzioni.com.

Heavy-duty steel reels are designed for use in very severe applications GMP Slovakia, represented in the U.S. and Canada by Howar Equipment, Inc., offers a line of heavy-duty (HD), steel reels designed for long-term use in severe applications where various forces from the process or the application may otherwise damage a regular strength reel. A press release said that the heavy-duty steel reels feature double-wall flanges, reinforced flanges, a reinforced drum, machined surfaces, reinforced drive holes and a 144 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

machined flange perimeter ring. It noted that GMP, which has a long-standing reel manufacturing background, has more than 120 people in its factory, and that with Howar Equipment, it is able to provide solutions to all wire and cable related spooling requirements. They note that while factories must consider factors such as wire diameter, line speed and take-up tension when selecting reels, a standard reel may not be the best choice, especially when it comes to addressing the various issues that arise by using some of today’s faster machinery. GMP-Slovakia also manufactures a complete line of pressed steel, structural, corrugated, and take-apart reels which are complemented by their additional handling equipment. Contact: Chris Hauer, tel. 905- 265-8912, sales@howarequipment.com, www.gmp-slovakia.com.

Cable jacketing line is cost-effective Austria’s Rosendahl GmbH reports that it offers a large jacketing line for large energy cables that is designed to make the process as productive and cost effective as possible. A press release observed that energy cables have been made for decades, and that the key for cable manufacturers is to maximize process efficiency and control cost as much as possible. That, it said, was the key to the design for Rosendahl’s RN-M jacketing line for energy cables, which it said achieves the highest standards for all cable sizes up to 120 mm in diameter and a weight of 25 kg per meter. The sheathing line, it said, covers a variety of cable types for the application areas of LV, MV and HV. To achieve narrow product tolerance, the company has focused on providing stable process control, operatorfriendly handling and high production speed that collec-

Non-halogenated material meets UL requirements for AC power cords SABIC Innovative Plastics, a U.S. subsidiary of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), has introduced three flexible noryl resin grades that it said meet the UL requirements for AC power cord configurations. A press release said that the company’s flame-retardant (FR) Flexible Noryl* resin is one of the first non-halogenated materials for AC power cords that meets UL’s 62 TPE 90C and 105C safety standards. The material also meets Japan’s Den-An-Ho requirements and SABIC is

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tively enhance the overall production system. The jacketing line minimizes start-up scrap and ensures the highest degree of efficiency by accurate use of input material, it said, adding that the sheathing lines “manage the balance of high performance with minimum input and best quality.” Each line component (take-up, payoff, extruder, crosshead and caterpillar) is also available as single machine and can be used for upgrades. Contact: Rosendahl GmbH, tel. 43-3113-5100-0, www.rosendahlaustria.com.

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Highly flexible fiber patch cords are designed for critical applications U.S.-based JEM Electronics, Inc., has introduced a line of highly flexible, ruggedized fiber optic cables for use in critical aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical, and military applications. A press release said that armored fiber optic patch cords are designed to withstand twisting, kinking, crushing, and prevent rodent damage in applications where traditional fiber optic patch cables may fail during installation and operation. The cords, which have a stainless steel-armored flexible tube inside the outer jacket and robust connectors, are offered in 9/125, 50/125, and 62.5/125 μm sizes and custom lengths for use in a wide range of harsh environments, it said. The cords are available with SC, ST, MTRJ, FC, MU, E2000, SUS and other connector types, and come in single- and multi-mode styles up to 500+ meters long, the release said. It noted that insertion loss is 0.2 dB, return loss is □ 55 dB, and repeatability is 0.2 dB (single mode PC) and the stainless metal tube tensile strength is 20 Kgf. The firm is ITAR certified, meet ISO 9001-2008, TS16949, and ISO13485 specifications and are RoHS compliant. Contact: JEM Electronics, Inc., tel. 508-520-3105, www.jemelectronics.com.

MEDIA Straighten-and-cut machine can be seen in action at youtube U.S.-based Drawing Technology Inc., has gone to the Internet at youtube.com, where visitors can watch one of its straighten-and-cut machines in action. The system has a traditional 10 die design, with a dual center arbor for maximum wire range, a press release said. The unit features variable speed feed head(s) for improved straightness and increased productivity as well as industry standard tooling, it said. The machine has TEFC motor(s), Nema 12 electrics and enclosures, full, interlocked, guarding, electronic parts count-

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er, tool steel feed rolls, knife and quill, mechanical, drop away release assembly, it noted. The model, which can be ordered with either left or right hand wire flow, comes in three size models: 8M (.062 to .312 in./(1.5 to 8 mm); 10M (.125 to .375 in./(3.0 to 10 mm); and 14M (.312 to .550 in./8.0 to 14 mm). A simple mechanical clutch and quick change tooling for two wire sizes is standard. To see it in action on the Internet, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJrzv6dnlVQ Contact: Chuck Schooley, Drawing Technology, Inc., tel. 815-877-5133, chuck@drawingtechnology.com.

NEMA publishes updated standard for film-insulated magnet wire The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published MW 750-2009 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Film-Insulated Magnet Wire, a standard that the U.S.-based organization notes it last revised in 1996 and reaffirmed in 2001 and 2006. A press release notes that MW 750 describes a method and the equipment used for determining the dynamic coefficient of friction of film-insulated round magnet wire of sizes 14-44 AWG. It noted that when transferring magnet wire from its packaging to coils, the designed path takes the wire over, around, and through guides, blocks, corners, etc. Having a common reliable measurement, it said, provides end users of magnet wire with a standard way to determine if the wire construction chosen for their end-product application can withstand the rigors of the coil winding equipment. The new edition of the standard provides an updated and improved description of typical test equipment and apparatus used in the measuring process. “The revision of MW 750, which covers sizes 14–44 AWG, will be beneficial for magnet wire end users in selecting the appropriate wire construction and external lubricant for a given application,” said Don Barta, chair of the Magnet Wire Technical Committee. NEMA, the association of electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturers, was founded in 1926 and is headquartered near Washington, D.C. NEMA’s approximately 450 member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end use of electricity. The contents and scope of MW 750 may be viewed, or a hardcopy or electronic copy purchased for $49, by visiting the NEMA website or contacting IHS at www.global.ihs.com. Contact: NEMA, www.nema.org. ■

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days after receipt. Responses to Blind Box ads should be addressed to: Wire Journal International, Box number (as it appears in print or on-line), P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578 USA.

CLASSIFIED AD RATES: • $1.30 per word for WJI and on-line classifieds at wirenet.org (20 word minimum). • Blind box numbers, add $25. • Boldface headlines, add $6 per line (up to 18 characters per line). Specify category.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SALES REPRESENTATIVES. MLP Steel is presently searching for manufacturing representatives to sell cold drawn and cold rolled round, flat and shaped wire for its Fayette Steel Division. Several territories available throughout the USA and Canada.

DEADLINES: Copy is due a full month in advance, i.e., it must be received by March 1 for publication in the April issue. Classifieds booked on-line, run for at least one-month on-line, from the date of booking. Wire Journal International “Print classifieds” booked on-line as an “add-on” to an “online classified” booking will run in the next available issue.

Interested parties to contact MLP Steel, LLC, 18 Mount Pleasant Road, Scottdale, PA 15683 or email jpfeifer@mlpsteel.com. SALES. Mid South Wire Company, Nashville, TN, is seeking a proven sales professional to expand our marketing area and customer base.

Knowledge of the wire and/or rod industry is a plus. The successful candidate would be expected to relocate to Nashville. Extensive Travel is required. Please submit resumes to Ken Davis at Mid South Wire via e-mail (kdavis@midsouthwire.com) or fax (615-256-5836).

COMMISSION BROKERS, INC. EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRE & CABLE INDUSTRY APPRAISERS • COMMISSION BROKERS • INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR ENTIRE PLANTS

SALE 1 - HALL Vertical Accumulator, 15” O.D. Sheaves, 500’ accum., ‘97 1 - NEB 64-Carrier CB-1 Cable Braider 2 - WARDWELL 24-C Speedmaster Braiders 7 - WARDWELL 12-Carrier Braiders 10 - NEB 12-C, 16-C, 24-C, 44-C, 96-C #2 Braiders 3 - DeANGELI 760mm Bunchers 1 - WATSON 36” Rotating Cabler Line 1 - NORTHAMPTON Model SLB800 3 - NORTHAMPTON 630mm D.T. Cablers 11 - BEKAERT Model DTK630M D.T. Bunchers 10 - BEKAERT Model DTK450D D.T. Bunchers 2 - NEW ENGLAND BUTT Model C58 12-Wire 8” Vertical Planetary Cablers 2 - NEW ENGLAND BUTT Model C58 6-Wire 6” Vertical Planetary Cablers 1 - CEECO 6-Bobbin 60” Closer w/Caterpuller, Take-up 2 - MGS Model LC50.4 Caterpuller Capstans 1 - DAVIS ELECTRIC Model CAT-TRAK 22 Caterpuller Capstan 1 - VITECK 24” Horizontal Belt Wrap Capstan 1 - SYNCRO FX-13 Rod Breakdown, 400HP Motor, w/36” Deadbloc Coiler 1 - BEKAERT Model KDA Rod Breakdown, 1995, w/36” Deadbloc Coiler 4 - BEKAERT Model KDM-8 MultiWire Drawers, 1986/88 2 - BEKAERT Model KDM-14 MultiWire Drawers, 1991 1 - NIEHOFF M15 Wire Drawer, Annealer, SG45 Spooler

D/S 3.5” 24:1 L/D Extruders D/S 2.5” 24:1 L/D Hi-Temp Extrusion Line D/S 2.5” 24:1 Primary Line D/S 2.5” 24:1 L/D Nylon Extruder D/S 2” 30:1 L/D Hi-Temp Extrusion Line HALL 36” Motorized Payoff, ‘97/98 TULSA 24” Motorized Shaftless Payoffs, Model HSPO-1, 12/02 MGS 18-Bay 10” Tubular Stranders BARTELL 12-Bay B64 Tubular Strander, outside string-up BARTELL 12-Bay B62 Tubular Strander DAVIS STANDARD 36” Dual Reel Take-up, Model PS36 ENTWISTLE 36” Dual Reel Take-up, Model THE 24/36 D/S 30” Dual Reel Take-ups DAVIS ELECTRIC Model TAP30 Parallel Axis Dual Take-up NOKIA Model EKP50 Parallel Axis Dual Reel Take-ups CLIPPER Model SP16 Dual Spooler DAVIS ELECTRIC Model CRS30 Respooler WATSON/AFA 96” Rewind Line, 10,000lb reel weight max TEC Model 24STC Hi-Speed Twisters, rated 1300rpm w/2-Wire Payoffs 1 - TEC 600mm Backtwister D.T. Twister 1 - TEC 600mm D.T. Twinner 1 - AUTOJECTOR Injection Molding Machine, Model HCS-40 1 - VERTROD Thermal Impulse Heat Sealer, Model 12EP/P-SP 1 - FORMULABS Model 640G Spiral Striper, 10’ Oven 41 - 48” x 32-1/4” ID x 25” Barrel x 3” Arbor Toroidal Reels

4 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 2

Contact: Martin Kenner

COMMISSION BROKERS, INC.

P.O. Box 8456 • Cranston, RI 02920-0456 • Tel. (401) 943-3777 • Fax: (401) 943-3670 WEB: www.commissionbrokers.com • E-MAIL: marty137@aol.com

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ENGINEERS. Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (formerly Tensolite Company) St. Augustine, FL is actively seeking a Process/Product Development Engineer and a Product Design Engineer. Essential responsibilities for process/product development include a hands-on approach to creating standard operating procedures and work instructions for cable manufacturing, development of new wire and cable products, develop solutions leading to the implementation of corrective actions, provide equipment performance specifications, and coordination/implementation of projects contributing substantially to plant profitability. Product Design essential responsibilities include working on design/costing for product manufacturability, product development and productivity improvements. • BS in engineering discipline preferred. AAS with 3-5 years of engineering experience in wire and cable industry considered. Aerospace data bus, high frequency coax, or highvoltage, corona-resistant, arc-resistant wire and cable experience preferred. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with data acquisition hardware and/or software a plus. • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools. • Ability to build and work within teams. • Ability to work within cross-functional environment to gain consensus

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and cooperation. • Understand electrical signal transmission principles and relationship to product characteristics. • Experience with CAD software preferred. • Project management training a plus.

Please e-mail the requested information to: WAI’s Cindy Kirmss at ckirmss@wirenet.org. For more details, you can call her at 203-453-2777, ext. 116.

the Wire Resources website at w w w. w i r e r e s o u r c e s . c o m . Wi re Resources, Inc., 522 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830, 203-622-3000 or 800-394-WIRE.

DIES

Apply via email by sending resume and salary requirements to jobs@carlisleit.com

MOLONEY DIE COMPANY. Low prices on all sizes of new, used and recut carbide dies. We also recut tapered nibs. Fast turn-around. Quality service since 1985. Tel. 904-388-3654.

MACHINE OPERATORS AND TECHNICIANS (FOREMEN). .SARK, a leading copper wire manufacturer, seeks experienced machine operators for its U.S. facility in Albany, New York with competitive pay rate. Send resumes to: vpresident@sark-usa.com or fax to 518 453 4166.

DIAMOND DIES. Vijay Precision Dies (P) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Natural Diamond Dies and Polycrystalline Dies with an established brand image. Manufacturing range includes

PERSONNEL SERVICES “LET OUR SUCCESS BE YOUR SUCCESS” Wire Resources is the foremost recruiting firm in the Wire & Cable Industry. Since 1967 we have partnered with industry manufacturers to secure the services of thousands of key individual contributors, managers and executives. For corporations we provide recruitment, outplacement, and salary assessment functions. For the professional exploring a new opportunity, we provide career evaluation and guidance. Our services are performed in absolute confidence. Contact: E-mail Peter Carino at pcarino@wireresources.com or Jack Cutler at jcutler@wireresources.com, or visit

ß Natural Diamond 0.010 mm–2.0 mm ß Monocrystalline - 0.010 mm–0.60 mm ß Polycrystalline - 0.100 mm–2.5 mm ß Matched Elongation Die Sets in Natural Diamond. Authorized Representative in Germany: Mr. Werner Stroemann, M/s. HWS Consulting, Habichtweg 9, D-35614 Asslar, Germany, Ph: +49 (0) 6443 3600 Fax: +49 (0) 64432277. Send e-mails to: hws-stroemann@t-online.de. Send enquiries to: Mr. G. Radhakrishnan, email: vp@vwfindustries.com. No.79A, Mysore-Belagola Road, Metagalli, Mysore – 570 016, India. Ph: +91 821 2582459, Cell: +91 994 5275094.

SANCLIFF SHAPED WIRE DIES. All sizes and shapes R2 to R12. Highest Quality, Shortest Lead Times, Lowest Cost and Superior Customer Service.

APOLLO DIA-CARB COMPANY. Buy & sell new/used Natural and PCD DIAMOND DIES. Fair prices and excellent lead times. Contact Paulette, Owner-Sales, by telephone at 1-508226-1508 or by e-mail at apollodie@ wmconnect.com.

REELS REELS: NEW HIGH QUALITY ABS COPPER WIRE PROCESSING REELS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. DONNELLY REELS has a surplus of high quality ABS plastic copper wire processing reels, available immediately, at discounted prices. These “Super Tough” reels have proven themselves in wire drawing, bunching, stranding and general shop use. The sizes that are currently available for

immediate sale are: 22”x15”x5”, 24.8” (630mm) x15”x5”, 24.8” (630mm) x 11”x5”. Samples can be provided. Requests for additional sizes and constructions are also available. Please contact Mitch Jacobsen by e-mail at mjacobsen@kinreiusa.com or by telephone at 973-494-6143 for additional information.

MACHINERY MACHINERY FOR SALE. • One Lewis 8F St-Cut, serial #144, 20’ bed CU power - $25,000.00. • One Wafios, St-Cut R3, 20’ bed CU power machine #26105819 $25,000.00. • One Lewis 8C St-Cut 20’ bed CU power - $25,000.00. Contact Jean-Marc Perron 1-450-4475000 ext: 24. WWW.URBANOASSOCIATES. COM. For New (Hakusan Heat Pressure Welders, Ferrous and NonFerrous; Marldon Rolling Ring

Traverses) and Used Wire and Cable Equipment. Please contact by tel. at tel. 727-863-4700 or by e-mail at urbassoc@verizon.net. Micro Products Butt Welder. J7C 15423, 440V 400A Cap. 128-340 Brass ½” Cu/AI, $5995.00. Reconditioned, Other models available. Contact: ACW Corporation, tel. (203)888-9330. PURGING COMPOUNDS AMERICA’S OLDEST SUPPLIER. Since 1948 we’ve supplied millions of pounds so we know a little bit about JIT deliveries and customer satisfaction. We sell for less because our costs are less. BUY SMART – WE DO. Alan Plastics Co., Inc. PH: (781) 828-0700. FX: (781) 828-2087. Contact: E-mail: alplas@aol.com, www.alplastic.com. ■

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE

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AIM Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

T Fukase & Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Alloy Wire International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

GCR Eurodraw SpA . . . . . . . . . .65, 67, 69, 71, 73

Altana Chemie AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Gauder SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Alumoclad de Mexico SA de CV . . . . . . . . . . .29

Gimax Srl . . . . . . . . . . . . .insert, between 16-17.

Amacoil Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 3

Henrich GmbH/Stolberger KMB . . . . . . . . . . . .57

American Wire Producers Association . . . . . .42

Howar Equipment Inc/ACM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Anbao Wire & Mesh Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Howar Equipment Inc/GMP Slovakia . . . . . . . .24

Beta LaserMike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Howar Equipment Inc/Metavan . . . . . . . . . . .103

Bongard Trading GmbH & Co KG . . . . . . . . . .97

Howar Equipment Inc/WTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Caballe SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Howar Equipment Inc/Unitek . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Cable Components Group . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 2

Huestis Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 114

Cable Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Ideal Welding/Ideal-Werk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Carris Reels Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

IWG High Performance Conductors Inc . . . . .25

Cemanco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103, 116

Innovites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Cimteq Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Jinyoungtech Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

CommScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Lamnea Bruk AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Commission Brokers Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Leoni Wire Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Condat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

OM Lesmo/Lesmo Machinery America Inc . .101

Elof Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Lesmo Machinery America Inc/Cometo . . . . .91

Enkotec Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Lesmo Machinery America Inc/Appiani . . . .124

Esteves Group USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG . . . . . . . . . . .123

Eurolls Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88-89

Locton Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

George Evans Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Madem SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

FIB Belgium SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Mathiasen Machinery Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

FMS USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Messe Düsseldorf North America . . . . . . . . . .22

Flymca & Flyrd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Micro Products Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Nextrom Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Mario Frigerio SpA/Frigerio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Niehoff GmbH & Co KG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Frontier Composites & Castings Inc . . . . . . . .44

Paramount Die Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Karl Fuhr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Pittsfield Plastics Eng Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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PolyOne Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Schlatter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Pressure Welding Machines Ltd (PWM) . . . .104

SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH . . . . . . . . .85

Properzi International Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

SPX Precision Components FENN Division . .63

PS Costruzioni Meccaniche Srl . . . . . . . . . . .115

Sikora International Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

PWT Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Sjogren Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Queins & Co GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Spirka GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

RAD-CON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Staku-Anlagenbau GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Rautomead Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Stolberger KMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc . . . . . . . . . .59

Talladega Machinery & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rosendahl Maschinen GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Teknor Apex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SAMP USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 96

Tubular Products Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Sanxin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Ultimate Automation Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

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RECENT PURCHASES — INVENTORY HIGHLIGHTS CBR1044 48” Edmands Bow Twister, 1+4 CBR1043 NEXTROM/CEECO 4 pair 500mm Group Twinner w/backtwist, 1000 mm rotating cradle take up, Yr. 2000. TKU1158 50” Clipper Dual Shaftless Parallel Axis Take up, PS50, Yr 1995, TKU1149 NEXTROM Take ups EKP-63 Yr. 2000 Never used/(4) EKP 50, Yr. 1998, TKU1118-1121/EKP-5, Yr. 2001 (2) WRD890 (4) SAMP TR2TP Wire Drawing/Annealing /Preheating Yr. 2000 Never Used. WRD887 820 mm SAMP Drop Coiler, Model AS/3-820, Yr. 1999 CBR1040 Entwistle 30” Payoff Neutralizer, 6 pos, (flyer arm style) CBR998 (8) SETIC 630mm PA630i D.T. Twinners, 1998. CBR1000 84” CABALLE/KALMAR/POURTIER Drum Twisting Line, 1990’s. CBR995/CBR989 630mm MGS & TEC, 800mm NMC D.T. Twinners.

MGS/BARTELL Payoffs 60”, 72”, 84”, 96” Take ups 60”, 84” 96” (some rebuilt) EXPL347 2 1/2” D.STD./SAMP Tandem Wire Dwg Insul Line w/2 1/2” & 1 1/4” extruders, 630mm Samp dual T/U, Yr. 2005. EXPL325 4 1/2“ Jacketing Line w/2) 60” Belt Caterpullers, 96” Portal P/O, T/U, 30” multipass capstan. EXPL304 ROSENDAHL Skin-Foam-Skin Ins Line, 2000, Henrich annealer, preheater, 60/45/30mm extruders w/gas inj., multi cap, Rosendahl DIN500 dual T/U. EXRL38 3 1/2”/ 1 1/4” AMERICAN KUHNE XLPE, CV Line, 2001, Endex CC18 18” Drop Coiler, multipass capstan. EXR172/171/168 4 1/2”, 3 1/2”, 6“ D.STD. 20:1 Rubber Extruders, roller feed water cooled. CLR214 SKALTEK MPS-260 Automatic Coiling Line for 250mm coils, CS260 pallet stacker. RWD359 2.6m SKALTEK Rewind Line. A264K P/O, S60/L100 line controls., meas. mach. Guide roller assy. U26T T/U.

ALWAYS LOOKING TO BUY/TRADE GOOD SURPLUS MACHINERY PREOWNED HIGH QUALITY WIRE, CABLE & OPTICAL CABLE MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AVAILABLE EX-STOCK FROM SIX US WAREHOUSE LOCATIONS.

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ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE Vandor Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Wardwell Braiding Machine Co/Spirka . . . . . .45 Windak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp . . . . . . . . . . .151 WiTech GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Woodburn Diamond Die Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Wyrepak Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Zumbach Electronics Corp . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 4

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