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Volume 44 | Number 1 | January 2011

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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Asian Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fiber Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Report to Members . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Fastener Update . . . . . . . . . . 29 WAI News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The annual report by WAI Executive Director Steve Fetteroll, which traditionally highlights specific Association activity, takes a different tack for putting the past year into context.

Chapter Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Technical Papers . . . . . . . 53-61 Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Wrapup: IWCS 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . .42 IWCS organizers report that, by the numbers and program quality, the return to Providence went quite well.

Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

GREEN FOCUS: compounds, colorants and marking inks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Career Opportunities . . . . . . . 67

Suppliers of these essential building blocks for cable production discuss what they have to offer and why.

Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . 70

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Next issue February 2011 • India outlook & wrapup of Wire & Cable India 2010

Reducing VOC emissions associated with ink jet marking Ramona Krogman, Rick Elmer and Mark Kristoff . . . .53 Occurrence of dynamic recrystallization in copper wiredrawing Kazunari Yoshida, Yasutoshi Takemoto and Naoyuki Katsuoka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Cover: Suppliers of compounds, colorants and marking inks discuss aspects from the “green” effect on their business to where they are focusing new products. Cover photos courtesy of Breen Color Concentrates, Cable Components Group, Inhol BV/PTL and Sylvin Technologies. See p. 44. JANUARY 2011 | 3

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Once again, a study commissioned by the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) found that cable made by lesser-known offshore companies often displays abysmal performance. The results for the most recent test, for electrical performance testing of Cat. 6 copper patch cords, showed that bargain-price cable can be anything but.

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A global view is ultimately a necessity today The wire and cable industry has traditionally been slow to change, but change it has and change it will continue to do. One small example of this is that I am serving as WAI president for 2011 based in my office in Shanghai, where for the last six months I have been adjusting to yet another culture and way of doing business. Being a Swiss native with a French accent who has worked in the U.S., most recently heading the U.S. business of Italian equipment supplier SAMPSISTEMI, I am a believer in the reality of globalization. I also believe that, while not simple, it can be a good thing, and that due to modern communication and many airplane miles, I will still be able to effectively work with staff at the WAI headquarters. Welcome to the ever-changing world formed by globalization which—if not directly, then indirectly—affects just about every company in terms of who they are, what they do, where they are located and how they compete. From my experience to date, which I suspect is not completed, I believe that most people and companies, wherever they are, aspire pretty much to the same overall goals: to do a better job, lead a better life, to be successful, to grow the business and to secure the future. However, how one reaches those goals is vastly different in each country, shaped by the local culture, local values or work practices. Understanding the local culture and people’s behavior is a key to succeed in any country. One must adapt and accept the local way of thinking, not the other way around. For companies to survive, especially in the machinery and capital equipment business, you need to think and operate globally. I have visited more than 35 countries on five continents for my employer, a major machinery exporter. The traditional center of the world economy, North America and Europe, is shifting. In the future, China and the surrounding Far East countries will become more and more dominant, as well as countries like India and Brazil, to a lesser degree. The shift accelerated after the financial crisis of 2008 and this new environment remains quite challenging for the wire and cable industry, as well as for the WAI. How can we develop and promote the mission of the WAI in different areas of the world as it undergoes an economic activity shift? Progress has been made in India, where the Association has continued to learn and adapt. China will prove even more challenging. Both globalization and the economic activity shift leave very few options. They stress the need to find ways to adapt, to provide more value. It is a long unfamiliar road ahead for many companies in the wire and cable industry and for the WAI, but I believe it is a direction we must take. The outcome is full of opportunities that can be both very exciting and rewarding. .

Dominique Perroud WAI President

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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. © 2011 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 15-17, 2011: Cables 2011 Cologne, Germany. The 11th staging of Cables will be held at the Maritim Hotel. Contact: Applied Market Information Ltd., tel. 44-117-924-9442, fax 44-117-9892128, info@amiplastics.com. March 15-18, 2011: CABEX-2011 Moscow, Russia. This event for cables, wires, fastening hardware and accessories and installation technologies (CABEX) will be held at the EcoCentre. Contact: Natalia Medvedeva, tel./fax 7-495-925-34-82 or 995-05-95, ext. 260, mns@mvk.ru. Show site is www.cabex.ru. May 2-5, 2011: Global Continuous Casting Forum Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This event, to be held at Interwire, is designed to be the most comprehensive program ever for continuous casting. See p. 38-39. May 2-5, 2011: Interwire 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, USA. WAI returns to the Georgia World Congress Center for the trade show, technical programs and the Association’s 81st Annual Convention as well as the Global Continuous Casting Forum. WAI, tel. 203-4532777, www.wirenet.org. May 18-19, 2011: National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Organized by Expo Productions, Inc. (EPI), this event will be held at the Frontier Airlines Center. Contact: EPI, tel. 800-367-5520, www.expoproductionsinc.com/wire_home.htm. May 23-26, 2011: wire Russia Moscow, Russia. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf, this event will be held along Tube Russia at the ZAO Expo

Centre Krasnaya Presnya. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, erowe@mdna.com, tel. 312-781-5180. June 15-17, 2011: Wire & Cable Expo, China Tianjin, China. To be held at the Tianjin International Exhibition Center, the 15th staging of this event will include a conference, exhibition and featured events. Contact: AIT Events Co., Ltd., tel. 86-10-85868930, www.bvents.com/event/389490-wire-cable-expo. June 19-23, 2011: JI Cable 2011 Versailles, France. This international conference, which has multiple organizers and was last held in 2007, will present a comprehensive forum about power cables and exhibits. Contact: JI Cable 2011, www.jicable.org. Sept. 13-15, 2011: wire Southeast ASIA Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf, The International Wire & Cable Trade Fair for Southeast Asia (wire Southeast ASIA) will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, erowe@mdna.com, tel. 312-781-5180. Nov. 6-9, 2011: 60th IWCS Conference™ Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. To be held at the Charlotte Convention Center. Contact: Pat Hudak, IWCS, www.iwcs.org, phudak@iwcs.org, tel. 732-389-0990. March 26-30, 2012: wire Düsseldorf 2012 Düsseldorf, Germany. To be held at the Messe fairgrounds. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, erowe@mdna.com, tel. 312-781-5180. ■

WIRE ASSOCIATION I NTERNATIONAL E VENTS For more information, contact the WAI, USA. Tel. 001-203-453-2777; fax 001-203-453-8384; www.wirenet.org. January 26, 2011: New England Chapter Meeting Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. The chapter will hold its 17th annual meeting at the Mohegan Sun Resort Conference Center. Contact: Anna Bzowski, tel. 203-453-2777, ext. 126, abzowski@wirenet.org. See p. 41.

May 2-5, 2011: Interwire 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, USA. WAI returns to the Georgia World Congress Center for the trade show, technical programs and the Association’s 81st Annual Convention as well as the Global Continuous Casting Forum.

March 3-5, 2011: Modern technologies & modelling of drawing/manufacturing processes of metal products Zakapone, Poland. WAI’s Poland Chapter members are among those organizing this event. Contact: Dr. Sylwia Wiewiórowska, wiewior@mim. pcz.czest.pl, www.konferencja.mim.pcz.czest.pl.

2012: Wire Expo 2012 Dallas, Texas, USA. WAI will hold this event, which will include its 82nd Annual Convention, for the first time in Dallas, the exact dates and location to be decided.

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INDUSTRY NEWS WireCo has begun shipment for bridge project, its largest-ever order U.S.-based WireCo® WorldGroup (WireCo) reports that it has begun shipment on its largest-ever single order— 60,000 ft of rope, 26,000 ft of strand and 4,762,000 ft of wrapping wire (280,000 lb). The company’s MacWhyte® wire rope suspenders and the main cable wrapping wire are being used for a major overhaul of the Manhattan Bridge in New York.

ances required by the New York Department of Transportation’s standards, the release said. Shipments will continue through the end of 2011. WireCo Global Market Director Richard Humiston, who has led the company’s involvement with the bridge project since 2005, said the project is noteworthy on many levels. “The Manhattan Bridge is a historic and beautiful part of the New York City skyline,” he said. “We are proud to be so intimately involved in this important reconstruction process. Our engineers continue to work closely with Skanska Koch and the New York City DOT to ensure that all specifications are met and exceeded, and we will continue to support their efforts as the replacement suspenders are installed.” The original construction on the Manhattan Bridge began in 1901 and opened to traffic in 1909. Daily, the bridge accommodates approximately 75,000 vehicles, 320,000 mass transit riders and 3,000 pedestrians between Manhattan and Brooklyn. It supports seven lanes of vehicular traffic as well as four subway tracks, upon which four transit train lines operate.

Insteel acquires Ivy Steel Wire assets, restructures Houston operations The reconstructed Manhattan Bridge will include a record amount of wire from WireCo® WorldGroup. The $175 million renovation project is part of the overall $834 million reconstruction project that is scheduled for completion in 2011, a press release said, noting that this stage calls for a complete rework for each of the four main cables on the structure. The contractor, Skanska Koch Inc., has a long-standing relationship with WireCo, which has worked closely with them on past projects, including the Roosevelt Island Bridge (New York), the George Washington Bridge (Washington D.C.), and previous work on the Manhattan Bridge, it said. WireCo’s facility in St. Joseph, Missouri, is producing the ropes and assemblies, which have to meet tight toler-

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U.S.-based Insteel Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Insteel Wire Products Company, has bought certain assets of Ivy Steel & Wire Inc. for about US$51.1 million. That led to a later announcement that it will close its Houston plant, which will result in a net loss of about 50 jobs. See related news (MMI) on p. 14. A press release said that Ivy Steel & Wire, a division of Oldcastle, Inc., the U.S. holding company of CRH PLC, is one of the largest U.S. producers of welded wire reinforcement and wire products for concrete construction applications. The release said that it operates facilities in Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas, with 2009 net sales of US$104.3 million. Insteel acquired “certain” of Ivy’s inventories and its production facilities located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania; Jacksonville, Florida; Kingman, Arizona; and St. Joseph, Missouri, as well as the production equipment located at its Houston, Texas facility. Ivy, it said, retains accounts receivable and the assets associated with its Pilot Steel operations located in Pompano Beach, Florida. “The addition of Ivy’s facilities to our existing geographic footprint enhances Insteel’s competitiveness in the Northeast, Midwest and Florida markets in addition to providing a platform to serve west coast markets more effectively,” said Insteel President & CEO H.O. Woltz III. “We expect that the integration of Ivy will result in

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U.S. Wire & Cable supplies 5 million ft of cable for 4 large utility projects USA Wire & Cable reports that it has supplied fivemillion ft of cable for four large utility scale projects in Canada. A press release said that the PV wire, constructed with Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation and Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) jacket in two layers, was used for module hook-ups and “home run” cables. The company’s USA SOLAR CABLE is UL 4703 directburial rated at 1KV and 2KV; as well as, c(UL) rated RW90 for the Canadian market, it said. Additional cables, ranging in size from 2 AWG to 750 MCM, were used on the AC side of the project, including 15KV ALUM TRXLPE/LLDPE, Triplexed COPPER USE-2, singleconductor RWU90, ground wire and multimode fiber optic cables, it said. The release said that USA Wire & Cable worked with owners, contractors, electric safety authority and the Ontario Power Authority to ensure that the cables had the appropriate ratings to meet Canadian requirements. It said that the company also supplied 46,500 M/F pairs of connectors for the project, including MC3 and Amphenol H4 connectors. It noted that USA Wire & Cable is the largest supplier of Amphenol H4 connectors in North America.

Sterlite Technologies and CTC announce strategic relationship India’s Sterlite Technologies Limited, a global provider of transmission solutions for the power and telecom industries, and CTC Cable Corporation, a subsidiary of Composite Technology Corporation, announced that they have entered into a strategic relationship that will allow Sterlite to manufacture specialty ACCC power conductors

for the Indian market, using CTC’s patented ACCC conductor technology. “India needs to rapidly increase current carrying capacity on its grid, to keep pace with its economic development. ACCC conductors would offer India a unique ability to increase the current carrying capacity of existing lines and to significantly improve the overall economics on new lines,” said Sterlite COO Rajendra Mishra. “Sterlite has an excellent team with great technical capabilities and its aggressive plans for high performance conductors like ACCC in the Indian market match our own. India is an important market for CTC and we are very pleased to have Sterlite as our strategic partner,” said CTC Cable President Stewart Ramsay.

CCCA report: still way too much bad offshore cable being shipped to U.S. Frank Peri, executive director of the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) was not surprised by the results of the latest test for cable quality, but he is disappointed. Past tests have shown that offshore cable made by lesser-known companies often provides abysmal performance, and the most recent test, for electrical performance testing of Cat. 6 copper patch cords, was no better. “Once again, we see disturbing test results that seem to fit the pattern uncovered with our testing of offshore bulk data communications cable,” Peri said. “The overwhelming fail-

Effect of substandard patch cable on performance. ure rate of these offshore patch cords is very unsettling, suggesting that the manufacturers exporting these products are likely aware they are selling faulty products. The lack of third-party verification with lesser known brands should put all users on alert to be sure they are getting the performance they expect and are paying for.” “Test results show an 85% failure rate in patch cords produced by suspect by companies who are largely unknown in North America,” a CCCA press release said. It noted that a separate large sample set of Cat. 6 copper patch cords produced by multiple, well-recognized manufacturers showed 0% failure rate. Copper patch cords, it noted, are typically

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enhanced customer service capabilities and significantly lower operating costs.” The company later announced that it was closing its leased facility in Houston, Texas, and moving the manufacturing to its plant in Dayton, Texas. The production equipment at the Houston facility was acquired in connection with its asset purchase of Ivy Steel & Wire. “The consolidation of the plants is expected to result in the elimination of 67 positions at the Houston facility and the addition of 19 positions at the Dayton plant, which will be offered to the Houston employees, for a net reduction of 48 positions. It is anticipated that operations at the Houston facility will cease by the end of February 2011 and the equipment will be redeployed to other Insteel locations,” the release said. “Considering the ongoing weakness in our markets and reduced utilization levels at both Texas facilities, we believe these actions are essential to reducing our operating costs and strengthening our competitive position,” Woltz III said. “We do not take the decision to close a facility lightly.”

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used to connect network devices for signal routing (i.e. wall outlets, patch panels, switches, routers). CCCA tested 499 samples from 16 brand names of Cat. 6 patch cords at a UL-audited test lab, the release said. Of 379 patch cords made by offshore manufacturers that were not generally known in North America, 322 failed to meet minimum industry electrical performance requirements as specified in TIA 568-C.2, with 78% of the samples failing by a margin of 3dB or more and 45% of the samples failing by a margin of 6dB or more, it said. As noise is measured on a logarithmic scale, a 3dB failure indicates a noise level that is twice as high as the allowable standards and failures of this magnitude could contribute to significant network problems, it said. The release said that many CCCA members are well-recognized global companies with offshore manufacturing facilities and business operations. “The quality issues and failure to comply with industry standards are not necessarily regional in nature, but rather the result of the use of low quality components, poor assembly methods, and poor quality controls, which can improve profit margin for the manufacturer.” CCCA presented the results of its test at IWCS. Peri can be contacted at fperi@cccassoc.org, tel. 904- 223-4100.

Nexans and LS cable subcontractors for proposed ‘supergrid’ contract American Superconductor Corporation announced that Korea’s LS Cable Ltd. and France’s Nexans have been selected as the superconductor power cable subcontractors for the Tres Amigas SuperStation. A press release said that the $600 million project, which is crucial for increasing the penetration of U.S. wind energy, would interconnect America’s three separate electricity grids for the first time. Scheduled for completion in 2014, the first-of-its-kind power transmission hub is to be sited in Clovis, near the Texas Panhandle, where transmission access is lacking but wind projects are burgeoning, it said. The grids to be linked are the eastern (Southwest Power Pool), western (Western Electricity Coordinating Council) and Texas (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) interconnections. Tres Amigas, which is being built in New Mexico by AMSC, would allow the transfer of thousands of megawatts of power between the three asynchronous grids, the release said. LS Cable and Nexans, it noted, will both manufacture superconductor power cables using Amperium wire, AMSC’s proprietary second generation (2G) high temperature superconductor (HTS) wire. Once completed, the Tres Amigas SuperStation will, for the first time, provide the capability to transfer thousands of megawatts of power between the three asynchronous U.S. power grids, it said. Tres Amigas is intended to enable the faster adoption of renewable energy and increase the reliability of the U.S. grid. “America’s clean tech markets require a modern power grid to transmit large quantities of electricity from renew-

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able energy sources to customers in urban centers,” said Phil Harris, founder and chief executive officer of Tres Amigas. “By connecting America’s three power grids, Tres Amigas is taking this challenge head on. We are delighted that AMSC has chosen to work with two of the world’s largest and most respected cable manufacturers for this project of national importance.” Tres Amigas, which is being built in New Mexico by American Superconductor (AMSC), would allow the transfer of thousands of megawatts of power between the three asynchronous grids. However, an article in Wind Power Monthly said there are questions about its future, noting that “doubts have been raised about its political and technological practicality.” One challenge, it said, “will be the integration of the Texas Ercot grid, which effectively operates independently from the rest of the US. Its regulators are reluctant to strike power-sharing agreements with neighboring states.”

ABB wins offshore wind farm contract Swiss-based ABB reports that it has won an order worth $125 million from the Belgian company C-Power NV to link a wind farm 30 km off the coast of Belgium to the mainland grid. The power link, it said, will bring 325 megawatts (MW) of green energy into the European grid. A press release said that the transmission link is part of an expansion of the Thornton Bank wind farm, which in its first development stage included six wind turbines with a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW) that ABB built and temporarily connected to the mainland. The second and third phases of the project involve adding 48 wind turbines to the wind farm and permanently connecting all three phases, taking its overall capacity to 325 MW, it said. The wind turbines will be connected via underwater medium-voltage cables to the offshore transformer station where the voltage will be boosted to 150 kilovolts (kV) and connected to the mainland grid, the release said. The electricity will be fed into the grid at the Slijkens high-

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voltage substation located at Bredene, about 3 km inland. ABB will be responsible for the system engineering, design, supply and commissioning of the offshore substation and the platform that will house it as well as the underwater and land-based cable systems. The cable value of the contract was not separated from the overall cost, but in the first phase the company reported that it supplied 38 km on 170 kV shore connection power cable with Al conductors and integrated optical fiber cable and 4 km of 36 kV inter-turbine cables with Al conductors and integrated optical fiber cable. The second phase is similar, but there will be more inter-turbine cables, approximately 60 km, it said. The cables, it added, are being made at the company’s factory in Karlskronan. “Linking renewable energy sources to the grid is a key component in the effort to balance the growing need for electricity with climate change concerns,” said Peter Leupp, head of ABB’s Power Systems division. “ABB has the technologies, domain competence and experience to support customers like C-Power in achieving these goals.” Scheduled to be operational in 2013, the wind farm is expected to emit 450,000 fewer tons of CO2 per year compared to the most efficient gas-powered power plants. The wind farm is expected to generate 1,000 gigawatthours of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 600,000 people in Belgium.

Draka awarded contract to supply cables for Baltic 2 wind farm Draka announced that it has been awarded the array cabling contract for the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm from Visser & Smit Marine Contracting, a deal worth approximately US$27 million. A press release said that the Baltic 2 contract calls for Draka to deliver approximately 95 km of 36kV subsea power cable, with delivery to begin in the second quarter of 2012 and continue through the first quarter of 2013. “The Baltic 2 project represents a continuation of our rapidly expanding business in the offshore renewable energy industry,’’ said Martin Dale, commercial director for subsea for Draka Offshore. He noted that in the past six months, Draka has won contracts for two major offshore wind farms, won a design contract for a third field and has recently supplied subsea power cables for tidal and wave energy in Scotland. “We have been delivering subsea power cables to the oil and gas and utility sectors for more than 30 years and the addition of these new projects demonstrates the trust our customers place in our performance and our ability to deliver the same consistent quality for the offshore renewable energy market,” Dale said. Located in the Western Baltic Sea, approximately 32 km north of Rugen Island, Baltic 2 will cover an area of approximately 27 sq km. The release said that, with its 80 wind turbines, each rated at 3.6 MW, Baltic 2 will have a total capacity of 288 MW, and when fully operational, it

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will power more than 340,000 homes. First maritime civil works are scheduled to commence in early 2012, with the wind farm to come on line in 2013, it said.

MMI Products to close plant in Houston, lay off 70 MMI Products Inc., a supplier of infrastructure and construction products that includes wire, is planning to lay off 70 employees as its parent company, CRH Plc, closes its headquarters in Houston. The Houston Business Journal reports that the company sent a Nov. 29 letter to the Texas Workforce Commission that states that the layoffs would begin on Jan. 31, as the company winds down its operations in North Houston. The layoffs, it said, would continue through May. It noted that Ireland-based CRH, a building materials manufacturer, announced it has sold substantially all the U.S. assets of its Ivy Steel and Wire business to Mt. Airy, N.C.-based Insteel Industries Inc. (See Ivy story on p. 10.) The story said that Ivy was merged with Merchants Metals and Meadow Steel in 1989 to form MMI Products, which makes products used in public infrastructure, nonresidential and residential construction industries. Ivy operates five facilities, which are located in Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas. In 2009, Ivy reported net sales of $104.3 million. It noted that CRH had acquired MMI Products in 2006 for $350 million to further develop its U.S. operations, adding that CRH also has a North American corporate location in Atlanta that will continue to be in business and manage CRH’s North American materials and products and distribution.

Emel Group forms division to supply cables from U.K. company to Nigeria The Emel Group has established a new division to supply a broad range of cables to the Nigerian market through an exclusive distribution deal with Concordia Cables UK, which was described as a major player in security, data, telecom, power, construction, renewable energy, oil and gas cables and cable accessories market. A report in the Nigerian Bulletin said that the Emel Group “has established itself in last 40 years as an integral part of the growing Nigerian economy offering a large variety of products, including housewares, building materials, office furniture and automobiles.” It cited Emel Cables Ltd. General Manager Vinay Sainani, as saying, “Our entry into the cable and cable accessories market represents a significant growth opportunity for the Emel Group, and is consistent with Emel’s traditional strength to diversify and innovate, while following a market-minded, customer-oriented path.” He said that the Emel Group’s new division will supply standard cabling products to a wide range of Nigerian industries. He said that providing “quality products from the stable of Concordia will address the concerns about unsafe and counterfeit cables currently available in the Nigerian marketplace.”

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JKM Manufacturing reports defense contract from Raytheon company U.S.-based JKM Manufacturing, Inc., announced that it has been awarded a $2.2 million contract to supply cable assemblies to Raytheon Company. A press release said that the cables are components for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System and the SeaRAM Defense System. All work on the cables will be done at the company’s plant in Eufaula, Alabama. “This is a significant contract and one that solidifies our work in the defense industry,” said JKM CEO Chad B. White, who noted that Raytheon is a key customer and that JKM employees “take great pride in the work we do to protect our warfighters.” The release said that JKM builds products on 23 major platforms, such as guided missiles, military aircraft, flight simulators, helicopters, tanks, industrial robots and sonar test equipment. It noted the Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and 20 mm gun system that automatically acquires, tracks and destroys enemy threats. More than 850 sea-based systems have been built and deployed in the navies of 25 nations. The SeaRAM, it added, is a low-cost spiral development of the combatproven Phalanx Block 1B radar and Rolling Airframe

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Nexans to supply cable for airport project in Queensland, Australia Nexans announced that it has won a contract worth approximately US$11 million to supply cables for the Brisbane Airport Link Project in Queensland, Australia. A press release said that Olex, a Nexans company that serves the Australia and Asia Pacific markets, is supplying over 1,100 km of cable for the project, consisting of low-voltage power cables as well as its new Alsecure Premium fire-resistant cables that feature Nexans’ innovative Ceramifiable insulation technology. The release explained that Ceramifiable technology is the result of a 10-year development program in which Nexans’ subsidiary has worked in close partnership with the Group’s International Research Centre based in France. The aim, it said, was to develop a new generation of fire-resistant cables that offer both the tough and easyto-handle surface expected from a traditional mica tape/XLPE cable and the strippability and easy installation of a flexible. The cables are to be used for a joint venture project that is currently building the Airport Link 6.7 km toll road, which is mainly underground, connecting the Clem 7 Tunnel, Inner City Bypass and local road network at Bowen Hills, to the northern arterials of Gympie Road and Stafford Road at Kedron, Sandgate Road and the East- West arterial leading to the airport, the release said. The Alsecure Premium cables will be used mainly in the project’s two road tunnels, one northbound and one southbound, that are being constructed between 35 and 50 meters underground to link Windsor and Kedron.

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Prysmian Cables & Systems, reports that it has won a contract worth more than €90 million for a new electrical interconnection between France and Spain. The deal, a press release said, is for INELFE, which was described as a 50-50 joint venture between the Spanish grid operator, Red Electrica de España (REE), and the French grid operator Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE). The new line, classified as a Priority Project by the European Union, will substantially increase the transmission capacity between France and Spain, thus improving diversification of sources and security of supply, as well as enhancing electricity market integration in South-West Europe, it said. It added that for Spain in particular, the project will make the grid system more stable and, therefore, facilitate the use of renewable energy. The project, the release said, includes a 320 kV extruded HVDC underground cable turnkey system that includes the engineering, production and installation of two 1,000 MW bipolar circuits along a 64 km land route (8.6 km of which in a purpose-built tunnel across the Pyrenees), between the substations in Baixas (near Perpignan, in France) and Santa Llogaia (near Figueres, in Spain), for a total of 252 km cables. The overall transmission capacity of 2,000 MW, it said, is a world record for underground interconnections, as it is the highest direct-current voltage level ever reached with cables using extruded technology. The project is scheduled to start construction mid of 2011, with completion due by mid 2014. Prysmian will manufacture the cables at its plant in Gron, France, and will install them together with a data transmission system that uses its own optical fiber and highly specialized splicers, it said.

Allied Wire opens Nevada location U.S.-based Allied Wire & Cable announced that it has opened a new stocking location in Las Vegas, Nevada, to improve customer service and support for west coast customers. The 16,000-sq-ft facility, which opened in December, stocks some of Allied’s core wire and cable items used in a wide range of industries and applications. Inventory will include products such as hook-up wire, mil-spec wire and portable cord, but the facility will also perform value-added functions and customization services, such as striping, dyeing, and more, it said.

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Saudi Arabia’s Bahra Cables has begun establishing a PVC plant Saudi Arabia’s Bahra Cables Company, a member of the CPC Group of Companies, announced that it has started the first phase of establishing a specialized plant for production of PVC. AMEInfo reported that the plant is expected to start operations after the completion of construction works and machinery installation in the first quarter of this year. It cited engineer Talal Idriss, CEO of Bahra Cables, as saying that the project will ensure the quality of the company’s cables. The PVC, he said, will be manufactured within the cable factory in Bahra, with the equipment being supplied by Swiss-based Buss. He added that the factory has the capacity to produce more than 36,000 tons per year, which will meet the company's need to boost its presence in the cable production market.

Andrews Solutions chosen as sole foreign supplier by China Telecom Andrew Solutions, a division of CommScope, Inc., announced that it has been chosen as the only foreign supplier of remote electrical tilt (RET) antennas for its CDMA wireless network.

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A press release said that CommScope’s wireless “won the antenna bid largely due to the outstanding design, technical advantage and stable performance provided by its Teletilt® base station antennas, combined with the company’s extensive experience in supporting massive commercial applications and network deployments globally.”

Belden to acquire supplier of industrial networking products U.S.-based Belden Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire GarrettCom, a provider of advanced industrial networking products and smart grid solutions. A press release said that GarrettCom’s line of hardened networking products complements Belden’s existing portfolio of Hirschmann® brand high-availability industrial networking solutions. Belden President and CEO John Stroup said that GarrettCom provides an excellent platform for Belden to partner with power utilities as they upgrade and automate their transmission and distribution infrastructure. The additional products, he said, “will complement our existing industrial networking portfolio and strengthen our position as the world’s leading provider of complete industrial networking.” ■

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INTERWIRE 2011 | THE LARGEST WIRE AND CABLE MARKETPLACE IN THE AMERICAS.

Convention Dates: May 2-5, 2011 | Exhibit Dates: May 3-5, 2011 Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, Georgia, USA

INTERWIRE 2011 IS ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES. IT IS RENEWED, INVIGORATED, AND TAKING A NEW TACK. WHO’S AT THE HELM? Senior executives from more than 25 key corporations are skillfully guiding major changes to the show. Their interest in Interwire—the largest wire and cable marketplace in the Americas— is resolute. Interwire affects their business and is clearly worth their personal time. The result is a series of carefully considered and nimbly integrated transformations to better Interwire. Location: Atlanta, Georgia. Relocated and familiar, Interwire returns to the city of its origin where it was introduced in 1981. Compact: 3 full days of exhibits. Interwire 2011 offers a concentrated show schedule.

Special industry theme days. Look for presentations, technical papers, and executive discussions to orbit around these central themes: Metals & Materials Manufacturing Best Practices Green Initiatives Also NEW: The Global Continuous

More operating equipment. Interwire is a machinery show. Visitors can count on more operational equipment in 2011. Renewed energy. Exhibitor participation is on the upswing showing a 14% increase between the 2007 and 2009 events. Networking opportunities, ranked as the #1 reason to attend the show, will be part of the landscape. Expect to see production solution demonstrations and other attendance-building activities on the exhibit floor.

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Uniting worldwide copper continuous casting practitioners for networking, technical and operational presentations and workshops. Fully supported. Show management continues to work with allied organizations, supporting sponsors, and educational supporters to interest a growing number of international participants in the show. Event news is communicated to Wire Journal International readers in 108 countries worldwide.

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ASIAN FOCUS ADB supports Asia projects for further development of solar photovoltaics Speaking at the second meeting of the Asia Solar Energy Forum in Japan, Haruhiko Kuroda, president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), recalled that it was but a year ago that economic prospects of the Asia and Pacific region were uncertain. Today, developing Asia has not only seen a very healthy growth rate, attaining a healthy 8.2% growth rate in 2010, it expects a somewhat lower but still robust growth of 7.3% in 2011, he said. Such growth is good, but he stressed that it places more importance for developing Asian economies to have reliable sources of power. The speech focuses on a direction that should translate to considerable business for the wire and cable industry for years to come. “Inevitably, this will increase demand for energy. The International Energy Agency expects primary energy demand in the region to double between 2006 and 2030,” Kuroda said. “Therefore, Asian countries will need to aim to maintain economic progress and improve energy security, while simultaneously charting a new low-carbon development path. The solution lies in making cost effective investments in clean energy technologies and ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda. practices.” That has created the need for the solar energy imperative, Kuroda said. He noted that solar photovoltaics (PV) are among the faster growing generation technologies worldwide. “These presently generate electricity in over 100 countries,” he said, adding that capacity for solar power technology is rapidly being adopted, its generating capacity nearly doubling in the last five years. “It is only natural that Asia should play a prominent role in the growth of the solar energy industry,” Kuroda said. “The unfilled energy demand in the region offers exponential growth opportunities for the technology. Furthermore, good sunlight and land suitable for solar power generation are abundant. The industry will generate employment from indigenous solar manufacturing and ancillary services. As solar power supply can be decentralized, it will facilitate the development of rural and hard-to-reach areas. Ultimately, realizing the region's solar energy potential will help trigger a wave of innovation, efficiency improvements, and scale that

can accelerate the diffusion of solar energy technologies and thus help it achieve grid parity with the other sources of energy worldwide.” The wider adoption of these technologies is the result of declining costs, which was made possible by rapid technological advances, larger scales of production, and lower production costs including in Asia, Kuroda said. The increasing demand from national solar promotion programs has also been vital. Some of the largest emerging programs are in Asia—China's Golden Sun Program, India's National Solar Mission, and Thailand’s Small Power Producer scheme, to name a few. To further this technology, ADB began the three-point Asia Solar Energy Initiative, Kuroda said. These components, he said, are keys to catalyzing solar energy development in Asia and the Pacific. “First, there is a project development component aiming to establish 3,000 megawatts of solar power in the region. ADB has already participated in the financial close of two privatesector led solar photovoltaic electricity generation projects in central Thailand earlier this year. And our pipeline of solar energy projects for the next three years continues to grow. ADB itself is leading by example, currently installing about 370 kilowatts of solar PV capacity on the roof of our headquarters in Manila. “The second component on innovative financing will help facilitate project development. We are proposing to establish the Asia Accelerated Solar Energy Development Fund. This fund will help bring down the initial high costs of technology adoption, and support innovative mechanisms to encourage private sector financing. Specifically, the fund will help mitigate the risks related to prospective solar energy projects, and provide power generation incentives — both are not readily available from existing funds. ... ADB has already initiated talks with governments, both in Asia and outside, and with the private sector. The third component was the Asia Solar Energy Forum, which Kuroda said “will help bridge the gap between suppliers and developers of solar energy in the public and private sectors, and address barriers to trade in solar and smart grid applications.” ADB also reassessed the overall performance of developing Asia, the 45 developing economies of Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, upgrading its 2010 forecast to 8.6% from the 8.2% it forecast in September. Growth in Central Asia is now forecast at 5.9% this year, against a previous forecast of 5.1%. ADB still expects the economies of South Asia to expand 7.8% in 2010, with the Indian economy set to grow 8.5%. Southeast Asia will grow 7.5% in 2010, up from the 7.4% forecast in September. The forecast for the economies of the Pacific remains the same at 4.3% in 2010.

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Shougang to close steel production in Beijing A major Chinese steelmaker, Shougang, was scheduled to close its main steelmaking operations in the Shijingshan district of Beijing by Dec 31. Reuters reported that the production will be downsized and relocated because of environmental concerns as well as a decrease in profits. The main facilities, it said, include ironmaking workshops, coking plants, steelmaking workshops and high-speed wire rod mills, which produced 3.3 million tons of crude steel and 2.4 million tons of finished steel products for the first three quarters of this year, per its filing to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Dec 3, it said. The company's parent, Shougang Group, China's sixthlargest steel mill, has already started testing operations at its first-stage steel plant with an annual capacity of 9.7 million tons in Caofeidian on the coast near Beijing, the story said. Tangshan Steel, a major unit of the country’s top steelmaker Hebei Steel Group, holds a 49% stake in Shougang Jingtang Iron & Steel, which operates the Caofeidian project, with Shougang holding the remaining stake, it said. It added that China has encouraged companies to build new integrated steel capacities in coastal areas to produce high-

end steel products by taking advantage of ports to minimise the purchasing cost of iron ore, a key ingredient of steelmaking. Shougang will only keep running a wire rod rolling mill with an annual capacity of 500,000 tons and a 1.5 million ton-per-year cold rolling mill in Beijing, the company added.

India company doubles capacity of wire segment Havells India Limited has doubled the manufacturing capacity of its cable and wire segment at Alwar plant in Rajasthan, India. The India Express reports that the plant, which was described as one of the most modern cable manufacturing plants in the country, has doubled its capacity, from Rs 1200 crore per annum to Rs 2400 crore per annum. Havells has invested around Rs 120 crore to modernize and expand the capacity of the plant, it said. As part of the expansion, the total plant area has been increased to 90 acres from 45 acres, it said. The company is also looking at a significant growth in its export market, it said. “This expansion is in line with the demand that the market is witnessing in both domestic and international markets, especially in the cable and wire segment,” said Havells India Ltd. President Sunil Sikka. ■

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PEOPLE U.S.-based Taubensee Steel & Wire Co. announced that Vernon E. Abel is now the company president. He has been with the company for about nine years, serving as vice president, commercial. He previously worked for Metals USA as general manager of its Specialty Metals Division, and before that, for Copper & Brass, Ryerson Steel and Avesta Dale T. Taubensee (l) and Vernon E. Abel. Sheffield. He has a B.S. degree in marketing from Northern Illinois University and is pursuing an MBA at the University of Notre Dame. He succeeds Dale T. Taubensee, who has served as company president since 1988, and will now become chairman of the board of directors. Under Dale Taubensee, the company expanded into the cold finished steel and alloy bar market and added a wiredrawing facility in Henderson, Kentucky. Abel will continue pursuing opportunities, with board direction. Based in Wheeling, Illinois, USA, Taubensee Steel & Wire Co. supplies a range of steel wire and bar. After a 36-year career serving the metals industry, Philip R. Morgan is retiring from Siemens Industry Inc. In April 2008, Siemens purchased the 120-year-old Morgan Construction Company, founded in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, by Morgan’s great-great grandfather, Charles Hill Morgan. Philip Morgan began his career with Morgan Construction in 1974 and was named president in 1986, succeeding his father, Paul S. Morgan. During his tenure, the business evolved into global company, with subsidiaries around the world, including São Paulo, Brazil; Mumbai, India; Sheffield, U.K.; and Shanghai, China, where a manufacturing plant doubled the company’s employee base. He oversaw a technological revolution in the company Philip R. Morgan which enabled the production of its proprietary high-speed rolling mills to operate more efficiently and at lower cost via innovations such as the Morgan Reducing/Sizing mill and the Morgoil KLX bearing as well as the expansion of the spare parts

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and service business in the 1990s. Morgan mills and equipment can be found on six continents. Morgan graduated from Harvard University and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Berk-Tek has named Bethany Sarchet as its new strategic account manager for Communications Supply Corp. (CSC), responsible for developing and driving national distribution sales and marketing initiatives. Most recently, she had worked for three years at General Cable as a national sales account manager and market development manager, focusing on sales and new product initiatives. Bethany Sarchet Prior to that she had worked at Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC, for six years and held various positions in sales, marketing and advertising. A graduate of the University of Findley (Ohio), she holds dual B.S. degrees in marketing and human resource management. U.S.-based Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, manufactures a wide range of network copper and fiber optic cable products. Tim Birky has been promoted to marketing communications manager at Lincoln Electric Company, responsible for overseeing the manufacturer’s U.S. creative services, marketing communications, events and trade show teams. He joined the company in 2006 as a member of its sports marketing department. He holds degrees in organizational leadership Tim Birky and supervision and computer information technology from Purdue University. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, the Lincoln Electric Company supplies a wide range of welding technology. Davis-Standard Corp. announced that James Winning has joined the company as a field sales/process engineer for the Extrusion Systems Group, responsible for field sales, technical support and project management for the specialty systems and Killion product lines. He will be associated with wire and cable equipment for R&D and quality control, also certain specialty production processes associated with fine wire. He has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturJames Winning ing, with a specialty in the blown film

Oliver Heberling has been named managing director for IEWC’s German subsidiary, Peter Augsten wire & cable GmbH (Peter Augsten). He joined Peter Augsten in 1998 as an account manager and later served as sales center manager (Prokurist), and through these roles was involved in administrative duties, account management and business development. He succeeds Gerald Mueller, who both hired and trained him. Mueller will continue to support Peter Augsten in a consultant capacity. The company was acquired by IEWC in 2008 and, along with U.K. & Ireland, makes up IEWC’s activities in the EMEA region. Based in Friedberg, Germany, Peter Augsten is a specialty distributor of wire, cable and wire management products. Northwire Inc. announced two positions. Howard Fish has been named western regional sales manager for Northwire Technical Cable, a new position that calls for him to serve the company’s customers in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii. He has 30 years of experience in the electronics industry. He holds a B.S.

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degree from Oregon State University. Greg Reese was named eastern regional sales manager. He has more than 16 years of experience as a product manager, sales manager and design engineer for cable assembly and electrical connection systems. He will serve customers in New England as well as the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Greg Reese Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. He holds a B.S. degree from Kent State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Based in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA, Northwire, Inc., supplies technical and retractile cables and assemblies for diverse applications. C&M Corporation announced two staff additions. Ron Jacques is now a senior process engineer for the cable manufacturing group. He previous worked for Insulated Wire and General Cable Corporation, and held management and engineering positions with companies such as Samsonite, Oracle Lens Manufacturing and Alden Products. He holds a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and an MBA in operations management/finance from its Charlton School of Business. He is a certified Lean/Six Sigma practitioner. Tom Donaruma has been appointed as the director of human resources. He has more than 25 years of experience, most recently at American Insulated Wire. Based in Wauregan, Connecticut, USA, C&M Corporation, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of bulk cable, coil cords and cable assemblies. ■

OBITUARY Gilbert O. “Gillie” Hoffman, a long-time member of the wire die industry and the founder of Decatur, Indianabased Heritage Wire Die, Inc., died Nov. 18, 2010, at age 89. Following graduation from Decatur High School in 1940, Hoffman’s cousin, Paul Bieberich, the owner of Fort Wayne Wire Die, hired him to produce fine wire dies, a field that would be his career for 68 years. He stayed there until 1943, then worked at Indiana Wire Die until 1948, then at Ajax Industrial Supplies until 1952. In 1954, along with his brother, Irvin, and three other men, he became a co-owner of Hoosier Wire Die. The next year he sold his share of the company and became its general manager until 1983. He then served as vice president of Woodburn Diamond Die through 1986. The next year, founded Heritage Wire Die, Inc., and remained active there until his retirement in 2008. The family company continues to be run today by his son, Chris, and nephew, Jon Hoffman.

Throughout Hoffman’s career, he was known for his friendly character, his commitment to meeting the needs of customers, solving problems, helping employees do the best possible job and, in general, always dealing with people fairly. A WAI Life Member, he was a 1989 recipient of the Charles D. Scott Memorial Award. While his career Gilbert O. “Gillie” was in dies, he remained an active Hoffman farmer, starting in 1931, at age 11, on and off until 1999. He was also active in both his church and the town of Hoagland. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Florence Hoffman; a daughter, Annette D. Ray; two sons, Chris and Richard; a brother, Irvin; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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field. He was most recently with Future Design Inc. of Mississaugua, Ontario. He has a degree in business and manufacturing from Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario. Based in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, USA, DavisStandard Corp. offers extrusion technology for sectors that include the wire and cable industry.

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FIBER WATCH CommScope chosen as cable vendor

China sees fiber transmission first

U.S.-based CommScope has been selected by Merit Network, Inc., to be its fiber optic cable vendor for Merit Network’s broadband stimulus project, REACH-3MC, which will build 1,017 miles of open-access, advanced fiber optic network through rural and underserved communities in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. BUSINESS WIRE reports that CommScope will provide the fiber optic cable needs of the REACH-3MC project, which will connect 44 community anchor institutions as the network is built and will pass 391 more over time. It said that led by Merit Network, Michigan’s research and education network, REACH-3MC will use three sub-recipients from the private sector (ACD.net, LYNX and TC3 net) to make broadband readily available to households and businesses that lack adequate service options in the 33 counties that make up the project service area. REACH-3MC is funded by a stimulus package grant. The report said that one advantage of using CommScope is that it has its own fleet of delivery vehicles that are equipped with off-loading hoists, so Merit Network will not have the need for shipping and receiving docks or forklifts to accept the delivery of the fiber. Further, CommScope will be involved in the recovery and recycling of all spent reels, which is expected to top 1,000 empty reels by the time construction is complete, it said.

China Telecom, Huawei and Corning have announced the completion of China’s first 100G wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) ultra-long-haul transmission test. The trial also set a new record of 100G WDM transmission distance of over 3,000 km in a terrestrial fiber system, reports TeleGeography. “Along with the steady development of FTTx broadband infrastructure, China Telecom is looking for state-of-the-art 100G WDM ultra-high-speed transmission technology as a possible successor to its backbone network based on 40G WDM transmission technology.” The tested 100G WDM transmission equipment was based on coherent polarization multiplexed quadrature phase-shift keying (PM-QPSK) technology, which is recognized as the optimal technology for 100G WDM long-haul transmission, the report said.

Draka completes fiber backbone for Rotterdam’s World Trade Center Draka Communications has installated an advanced fiber backbone for the Rotterdam Exchange and World Trade Center using its RiserNetXS cabling technology. Lightwave reports that the building, which dates back to the mid-1930s, was extended with an elliptical shaped tower in 1987. The 93-m high tower, which has 25 floors and six elevators, is now fully equipped for the future with a readyto-connect backbone of fibers for ultra-fast broadband communications, it said. The major update used Draka’s RiserNetXS technique to ease the task of modernizing older mid- and high-rise buildings requiring dense concentrations of broadband access points, the article said, noting the following. “RiserNetXS consists of a cable with a slim, tough, flame-retardant outer sheath and dielectric reinforcement, housing micro-modules each with six Draka BendBrightXS bend-insensitive optical fibers. These fibers are color coded to facilitate installation on each floor. An optical fiber breakout unit system enables fiber micro-module retractions of up to 20 m. The system makes use of window cuts along the cable that allow individual fiber modules to be cut and pulled back through an earlier window on another floor level. The color-coded fibers can then be pushed through separate microducts on the new floor... ready (for) a termination or distribution point.”

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Fiber project completed in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s state-run PSTN operator TelOne has completed the installation of a cross-border fiber-optic cable link to connect the country to international high-speed submarine networks for the first time. TeleGeography reports that the US$7 million fiber route has been finished and would soon be launched. The project will connect the capital of Harare to Beira in Mozambique via the eastern border city of Mutare, it said. It noted that existing satellite links are expensive and have limited capacity for broadband services.

Corning issued fiber optic patent Five individuals have invented a optical fiber for optical power transmission that has resulted in a patent being issued to Corning. Targeted News Service reports that a U.S. Patent was issued on Nov. 30 (No. 7,844,154) for New York co-inventors Dana Craig Bookbinder, Jeffrey Coon, Paulo Clovis Dainese, Jr., Pushkar Tandon and Ming-Jun Li. An abstract describes the patent as follows: “An optical fiber adapted to carry optical power for powering an electrical device and also optionally adapted to carry optical data for signal processing. The optical fiber capable of carrying both optical data and optical power includes a central data waveguide region that carries data light and an annular power waveguide region concentrically surrounding the data waveguide region and adapted to carry relatively large amounts of optical power. A first annular isolation region between the data and power waveguide regions that includes microstructures serves to optically isolate the waveguide regions. An outer annular isolation region serves to confine power light to the power waveguide region and contributes to the bend-resistance of the optical fiber. An optical power and optical data distribution system that utilizes the optical fiber is also described.” ■

Fastener study analyzes the global market for industrial fasteners Research and Markets, which notes that it is the world’s largest market research resource, has released a report that analyzes the global market for industrial fasteners. A press release said that the publication, “Industrial Fasteners - Global Strategic Business Report,” looks at the worldwide markets for industrial fasteners (in US dollars) by the following product segments: bolts, nuts, screws, rivets/washers, and miscellaneous (pins, nails and others). It said that it also analyzes the market by end-use industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, mechanical engineering and others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World, with annual estimates and forecasts provided for the period 2007 through 2015, the release said, adding that a seven-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. It said that the report profiles 264 companies, with market data and analytics derived from primary and secondary research. Topics

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Carpenter Technology to expand wire production for aerospace fastener Citing increased demand for wire for aerospace fasteners, U.S.-based Carpenter Technology announced that it plans to expand its Dynamet titanium wire and bar facility in Clearwater, Florida. A press release said that the company expects to spend about $5 million for the project. “This investment will include construction of a new building and installation of proprietary manufacturing facilities to produce close tolerance, high performance wire for manufacturing titanium aerospace fasteners,” it said. “The capacity increase will address our customers’ increasing demand for titanium aerospace fastener wire, which is projected to escalate with the introduction of new airframes and the increase in widebody aircraft production during the next decade.” ■

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2010 WAI Report to Members The following information from WAI Executive Director Steve Fetteroll provides an overview of the activities of The Wire Association International, Inc., and its operations, both for its membership as well as its readership and customers.

State of membership and the industry This Report to Members is going to be a bit different from past ones that have run since this article was written for the first time in 2004. Generally, this section would highlight some of the key actions that had taken place, such as starting our subsidiary in India in 2006, to moving Interwire out of its traditional home in Atlanta in 2007. Such steps, of course, are newsworthy, but over the years some aspects that don’t have the same attention-grabbing panache have become increasingly important. So, this time the report will focus not so much on a specific action as it does on the value of long-term projects, of work that continues year after year, as well as collaborative activities, because those types of efforts are extremely valuable to the long-term direction and consistency of the Wire Association International. I asked WAI President Dominique Perroud, CEO of SAMP Shanghai, to share his thoughts on 2011, and his answer reflected how more complex business has become. “It is a new year for the Wire Association International, and there is a new president, but there are both new and ongoing challenges for the wire and cable industry and the WAI, many of which are related to how business has evolved. Further, there is a need to be able to react to potential changes and opportunities that we may not even recognize at this point.* For the Association, it is important at this time to follow through on the objectives and initiatives set by Dane Armendariz, the 2010 WAI president. No doubt some of these challenges will continue to exist long after my term is up, but it is critical to follow through on actions that have been laid out by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. I think Perroud makes a good point. The economy may have improved some, but there remains a degree of uncertainty that has hampered meaningful progress. The economic state of the wire and cable industry can’t be accurately described in one simple statement. The range of products being produced, coupled with the global nature of the industry means that some sectors will perform differently depending on the region they are serving. Of course, there is tremendous optimism in the BRIC countries in a wide range of sectors, but there has also been a recovery underway in North America and Europe, which has translated into stronger financials for many companies. The truth is that the mature sectors of the wire and cable industry have just gone through an economic crisis unlike anything that has been experienced before, so as the business * Editor’s note: see editorial on p. 6. 30 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

conditions improved in 2010, the surviving companies saw sales grow y-o-y and with that their bottom lines have improved. There is no doubt that the satisfaction is temporary for many, because sales are still well below the targets and the current economic signals are mixed. The Wire Association International is a reflection of the entire industry. Like the industry, we saw a decline in revenues, including a 10% drop in membership. As a result, we reduced costs across a number of areas, including payroll, with the elimination of two positions on staff. We have asked the remaining 13 staff members (including our editor in India), to expand their duties and fill the void. This has not been without challenges, as we have a broad number of products and services to support, but technology has helped and the extensive experience of staff has positioned the Association to move forward. We have seen consistent growth in the Readers in the Asia market Wire Journal readernow account for 19% of WJI ship from outside the subscribers. U.S., especially in Asia, which now represents 19% of the more than 10,000 subscribers. At the same time, we have a growing number of volunteers from outside the U.S. and the number of international authors remains strong. Recognizing this trend, the Association began publishing WIRE BULLETIN for the India market in 2009, and in the first full year, 2010, we saw a very positive reaction from the industry that has translated into increased readership and advertising growth. In 2011, this new product will be expanded to serve this active region. Dane Armendariz, Henkel Corporation, the 2010 WAI president, has been a strong advocate of ensuring that the Association’s products fit in a changing marketplace. “While the WIRE BULLETIN, a traditional print publication, has been a successful launch, the world is digital. It truly amazes me how the new technology is changing the way we communicate and pass on information. To that end, I want to see the WAI team continuously push new technology using software as a service (SAS), incorporating social media, and producing webinars that allow WAI to deliver its mission cost effectively around the world,” Armendariz said.

REPORT Award-winning industry and WAI contributors and technical authors were honored at Wire Expo 2010. WAI is also proud of the number of collaborative relationships that are an important component of the operation. While categorized by some organizations as customers, the members, advertisers and exhibitors are collaborators working with the Association to address mutual goals. The successful production of the Wire Expo 2010 was largely credited to the collaborative efforts involving the American Wire Producers Association and the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, which co-located with WAI to improve value for attendees and exhibitors. The combined comple-

mentary events attracted 2,931 participants. WAI is fortunate to have many collaborators and many dedicated volunteers, some of which are also among the technical authors that make it possible for to carry out our educational goals. Some are also instrumental in producing programs, like Antonio Ayala of Genca, who was essential to the success of the recent International Technical Conference that was held in Monterrey, Mexico. It is that same volunteer spirit that we are relying on to re-position Interwire 2011 and other products of the Association. ■

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Dominique Perroud to serve as WAI president in 2011 Dominique Perroud, SAMP Shanghai, will serve as WAI president for 2011, succeeding Dane G. Armendariz, Henkel Corp. The other 2011 officers are First Vice President Nicholas Nickoletopoulos, Sivaco Wire Group and Ifastgroupe, and Second Vice President Richard R. Miller, Southwire Co. The WAI officers are key to the direction and planning for events, products and services to serve the WAI’s more than 2,100 members. Steven Fetteroll serves as executive director/secretary and David LaValley is the treasurer.

President: Dominique Perroud Dominique Perroud, a WAI member since 2000, is currently serving his second term as a member of the Association’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Executive Committee and has served on multiple committees and task forces. Perroud has been involved in the wire and cable industry on the machinery supplier side of the business for more than 30 years, and has developed expertise in a wide range of products including extrusion, wire drawing and bunching equipment. He began his career

2011 WAI organizational chart Below are the committees/boards and chairmen that will help direct the WAI’s activities in 2011.

Executive Committee President: Dominique Perroud, SAMP Shanghai First Vice President: Nick Nickoletopoulos, Sivaco Wire and Ifastgroupe Second Vice President: Richard R. Miller, Southwire Co. Member: Thomas Maxwell, Jr., Die Quip Corp. Member: Gary Spence, Encore Wire Corp. Immediate Past President: Dane G. Armendariz, Henkel Corp.

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with Brown Boveri in Baden, Switzerland, now known as ABB, as a project engineer in one of their electrical automation divisions. Since 1981, he has held various positions in engineering and product management for Nokia-Maillefer, both in Switzerland and in the U.S. He joined SAMP in 1997, became managing director of SAMP USA in Williamsport, Maryland, in 1999, and in 2010 was promoted to CEO of SAMP Shanghai. Perroud holds an electrical engineering degree from the ETS School in Fribourg, Switzerland, and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

First Vice President: Nicholas Nickoletopoulos Nicholas Nickoletopoulos is currently serving his second term as a member of the Board of Directors, and is a member of the Executive Committee. A WAI member since 2000, he co-chaired the Conference Programming Committee, served on the Oversight Committee and was executive liaison to the Exhibition Planning Committee. In the past years, he has also served on the Ferrous Management Committee, has authored articles, presented technical papers and acted as moderator at various WAI conferences.

Board of Directors Lou Arcuri, Pinnacle Metals Dane Armendariz, Henkel Corp. William Avise, Leggett & Platt Neville Crabbe, Leoni Wire Anthony De Rosa, Cortinovis Machinery America Jaime Fuente, Condusal SA de CV Thomas Maxwell, Jr., Die Quip Corp. Malcolm Michael, Australasian Wire Industry Association Richard Miller, Southwire Co. Nicholas Nickoletopoulos, Sivaco Wire and Ifastgroupe Ralph Noonan, Etna Products Donnie Norton, Phifer Wire Inc. Dominique Perroud, SAMP Shanghai Mahesh Poddar, Miki Wire Works Jose Ranc, CNA Technologies LLC William Reichert, Champlain Cable Donald Schollin, Q-S Technologies Sheldon Scott, Whitney Blake Co. Gary Spence, Encore Wire Corp.

Second Vice President: Richard R. Miller Richard Miller, a WAI member since 1996, joined WAI’s Board of Directors in 2009, and is a member of the Conference Programming Committee that spearheaded the direction and content for technical programs at Interwire 2011. He has also been active in promoting the exhibits and membership efforts on behalf of the Association. Miller is senior vice president of electrical manufacturing at Southwire Company in Carrollton, Georgia, USA. He is responsible for the company’s 11 electrical manufacturing plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He graduated from Southern Technical Institute with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology. He has served as a

Mark Spencer, W. Gillies Technologies Andrew Stromer, Howar Equipment Mark Thackeray, General Cable Corp. Bhaskar Yalamanchili, Gerdau Ameristeel

Bylaws Committee Sharon K. Young, Versitech

Education Committee Dale Olp, MLP Steel Fayette Div.

Exhibition Planning Committee Jan Sorige, Enkotec Co.

Finance Committee Ronald P. Schenk, RichardsApex Inc.

Memorial Awards Committee Brian A. Bouvier, Lloyd & Bouvier

board member for Carroll County Schools from 1993 to 1999, including the position of chairman for two of the six years. He has also been a key advocate for the company’s unique “12 for Life” program, that places at-risk students in real jobs at Southwire, allowing them to earn wages while earning credit toward a diploma.

Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2011 In 2011, the WAI Executive Committee will consist of Dominique Perroud, SAMP Shanghai (President); Nicholas Nickoletopoulos, Sivaco Wire Group and Ifastgroupe (1st VP); Richard Miller, Southwire Co. (2nd VP); Dane Armendariz, Henkel Corp. (Immediate Past President); Thomas Maxwell, Jr., Die Quip Corp. (Member); and Gary Spence, Encore Wire Corp. (Member). WAI’s full Board of Directors includes Lou Arcuri, Pinnacle Metals; Armendariz; William Avise, Leggett & Platt; Neville Crabbe, Leoni Wire; Anthony De Rosa, Cortinovis Machinery America; Jaime Fuente, Condusal SA de CV; Maxwell; Malcolm Michael, Australasian Wire Industry Association; Miller; and Nickoletopoulos. Also, Ralph Noonan, Etna Products; Donnie Norton, Phifer Wire Inc.; Perroud; Mahesh Poddar, Miki Wire Works; Jose Ranc, CNA Technologies LLC; William Reichert, Champlain Cable; Donald Schollin, Q-S Technologies; Sheldon Scott, Whitney Blake Co.; Spence; Mark Spencer, W. Gillies Technologies; Andrew Stromer, Howar Equipment; Mark Thackeray, General Cable Corp.; and Bhaskar Yalamanchili, Gerdau Ameristeel.

Member Relations Committee Donald D. Schollin, Q-S Technologies Inc.

Nominating Committee Brian A. Bouvier, Lloyd & Bouvier Inc.

Oversight Committee Richard R. Miller, Southwire Co.

Paper Awards Committee Erik A. Macs, Fine International Corp.

Publications Committee Dane G. Armendariz, Henkel Corp.

WAI Chapters India Chapter, Italy Chapter, Mid-South Chapter, Midwest Chapter, Ohio Valley Chapter, Poland Chapter, Southeast Chapter, Western Chapter, New England Chapter

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Nickoletopoulos is general manager of Sivaco Wire Group and Ifastegroupe in Canada as well as director of marketing, quality and technical services at Ivaco Rolling Mills, where he has worked in various capacities for 15 years. He has been a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario since 1997, and has been an active member of ASM since 1989, and served on the executive committee of the Montreal Chapter. He is a graduate of McGill University, where he received his B.Eng degree in metallurgical engineering in 1994 and a Ph.D. degree in 2001. He has co-authored numerous papers on related subjects.

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Yoshida wins Mordica Award Kazunari Yoshida, a well-known and highly respected award-winning author of numerous technical papers, and a professor of precision mechanics at the school of engineering at Tokai University, Japan, is the winner of the 2011 Mordica Memorial Award. The award is made based on a person’s contributions to the technical advancement of the wire and cable industry. Yoshida, who holds a Ph.D. degree in engineering, conducts research into the process of wiredrawing, extrusion and forging. He started as a research assistant at Tokai University, became associate professor in 1989 and professor in 1996. He has published more than 100 technical papers, and has written eight books, including textbooks and dictionaries. He won medal awards from Wire Association International for the best paper in the nonferrous division in 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2004, and authored a prize-winning paper for the Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity in 1984. One letter of recommendation noted that, since 1989, Yoshida has supervised some 300 engineers in the field of plastic working and wiredrawing. During 1995-1996 he was a visiting professor at Lehigh University, and he has also taught plastic working and drawing technology at universities in both Thailand and India. “As might be expected from such a highly recognized researcher, he has delivered invited lectures at international conferences that were held in Spain, Brazil, Thailand, and Poland,” it said. A second such letter praised the professor for the scope of his activities. It noted that Yoshida has served as a member of the steering committee for Japanese Wire Drawing, made extensive efforts in promoting academic societies and has advised industries and manufacturers in this field. Further, he has served as a member of the board of The Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity, The Japan Society of Copper and Copper Alloy, and as a board member of The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan, and The Japan Institute of Light Metals. Yoshida will be honored at the Awards Luncheon at Interwire 2011 in Atlanta.

Donnellan Award goes to Moran Thomas E. Moran, a WAI member since 1991, and plant manager, U.S.-based National Standard Co., is the 2011 winner of the Donnellan Memorial Award. The award is made based on a person’s contributions to the Association. Moran was WAI president in 2007, and served two terms as a member of the board of directors. He previously served on the Technical Council for seven years, and chaired the group in 2005. He was a member of the Suppliers Management Committees as well as a member of Ferrous and Suppliers Management Committees, Membership

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Committee and Website Advisory Committee. He helped organize both the Wire Expo 2002 and Interwire 2003 events. He is a member and past president of the WAI’s Midwest Chapter, as well as a frequent moderator for WAI technical programs. Moran has more than 35 years of experience in the wire and cable industry. Before joining National Standard, he was employed by Taubensee Steel & Wire, focusing on process and product improvement. He began his career with Sivaco New York in 1974, starting as a wiredrawer, was promoted to leadman and eventually became president of USWA Local 7560. He held positions in operations management for 12 of his 21 years with that company. His technical and field experience encompass all areas of wire manufacturing and end use, and include a working knowledge of low and high-carbon, cold heading, and annealed processing. He holds a B.S. degree in business administration from Columbia College, and received certification from Villanova University for Lean Six-Sigma. One recommendation letter cited Moran’s “many years of dedicated voluntary service and very active participation on many committees. In this capacity he helped influence numerous decisions that benefited our association at that time and for many years to follow.” It continued, “I have known Tom Moran personally and professionally for more than 20 years. Throughout this entire period, I gained admiration and respect for his technical, administrative, and leadership skills while he was contributing greatly to WAI and the wire and cable industry in general.” A second letter said that Moran’s “knowledge of the industry, the WAI members, and the Association made his contributions all the more meaningful. He left the WAI a better association for his having served.” Moran will be honored at the Awards Luncheon at Interwire 2011 in Atlanta.

Winning WAI 2010 technical papers The WAI’s paper rating committee has chosen the winners of the best technical papers in 2010 from those presented at WAI’s International Technical Conference in Monterrey, Mexico, and at Wire Expo 2010 in

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Interwire 2011: programs set Last held in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2005, WAI’s Annual Convention and Interwire trade show return to the Georgia World Congress Center May 2-5, 2011, with a renewed

sense of purpose and activity. Below is the schedule (as of press time) for the event. One noteworthy change is that the trade show has been condensed from four days to three days. More details will follow in the February issue.

Interwire 2011 Schedule of Events MONDAY, MAY 2 7:30a - 5:00p 7:30a - 5:00p 7:30a - 8:30a 8:00a - 10:00a 8:00a - 5:00p 8:00a - 6:00p 9:30a - 11:00a 10:30a - Noon 10:30a - Noon Noon - 1:30p 12:30p - 5:00p 4:00p - 5:00p 7:00p - 10:00p

Registration Open Golf - Villa Rica, 7:30 am bus departure, 8 am check-in, 9:30 am tee-off Fundamentals Continental Breakfast Executive Committee Fundamentals Course ʹ Day 1 Exhibitor Move-in Exhibition Planning Committee Education Committee Member Relations Committee Awards Luncheon, Presentations & Mordica Lecture Plant tour ʹ Southwire Company Memorial Awards Committee Continuous Casting Forum Opening Reception

TUESDAY, MAY 3 7:30a - 5:00p 7:00a - 8:00a 7:30a - 8:30a 7:30a - 8:30a 8:00a - Noon 8:00a - 3:30p 8:30a - 4:30p 10:00a - 5:00p 10:30a - 4:00p Noon - 2:00p 6:30p - 8:30p

Registration Open Continuous Casting Forum Continental Breakfast Fundamentals Continental Breakfast Authors Continental Breakfast Fundamentals Course ʹ Day 2 Continuous Casting Forum ʹ Day 1 Educational Track: Metals and Materials Exhibits Open Production Solutions Continuous Casting Forum Luncheon & Panel Opening Reception

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 7:30a - 5:00p 7:00a - 8:00a 7:30a - 8:30a 8:00a - 3:30p 8:30a - 4:30p 8:30a - 9:00a 9:00a - 5:00p 10:00a - 11:00a 10:00a - 5:00p 10:30a - 4:00p Noon - 1:00p Noon - 1:00p 7:00p - 10:00p

Registration Open Continuous Casting Forum Continental Breakfast Authors Continental Breakfast Continuous Casting Forum ʹ Day 2 Educational Track: Manufacturing Best Practices Workshop Continental Breakfast Workshop: Productivity Keynote Presentation Exhibits Open Production Solutions Continuous Casting Forum Luncheon & Address Workshop Luncheon Continuous Casting Forum Dinner

THURSDAY, MAY 5 7:30a - 3:00p 7:00a - 8:00a 7:30a - 8:30a 8:00a - 2:30p 8:30a - 2:00p 10:00a - 3:00p 10:30a - Noon Noon - 1:00p Noon - 2:00p

Registration Open Continuous Casting Forum Continental Breakfast Authors Continental Breakfast Continuous Casting Forum ʹ Day 3 Educational Track: Green Initiatives Exhibits Open Production Solutions Continuous Casting Forum Luncheon Board of Directors Meeting

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his paper: “Life prediction for an optical fiber cable.” The Silver Certificate Award goes to Ethem Erdas, Beta LaserMike, USA, for his paper: “An in-process SRL predictor system for data cable manufacturing.” No awards were issued in the General category. The authors will be honored during Interwire at the Awards Luncheon on Monday, May 2.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The winners who will be honored at by clicking on “WJI” then “WJI Article Indexes.” There, the Awards Breakfast at Interwire 2011, include the followreaders can view/download the PDF version of the article ing: indexes dating back to 2006. Sections in the indexes include In the Ferrous Division, the Allan B. Dove Memorial Industry News, WAI News, Chapter News, Exhibitions and Award goes to Ryan Pennington, Bekaert Corporation, USA, Conferences and Technical Articles and features. ■ Walther Van Raemdonck, NV Bekaert SA, Belgium, and David K. Matlock and George Krauss, Colorado School of Mines, USA, for their paper: “The effect of silicon and aging on mechanical properties and fracture response of drawn high-strength pearlitic steel wire.” No Silver Certificate was awarded. In the Nonferrous Division, the Marshall V. Yokelson Memorial Award goes to Tadeusz Knych, Andrzej Mamala, Beata Smyrak, and Monika Walkowicz, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland, for their paper: “Research on the influence of the structural state of Cu-ETP wire rod on the annealing susceptibility of wires.” The Silver Certificate Award goes to Andriej Milenin and Piotr Kustra, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland, and JanMarten Seitz, Friedrich-Wilhelm Bach, and Dirk Bormann, Institute of Materials Science at the University of Hannover, Germany, for their paper: “Production of thin wires of magnesium alloys for surCatroll Belts for Caterpuller, Capstan and gical applications.” Haul-Off Units have been developed specifically for In the Electrical Division, the Urbain J.H. Malo Memorial Award the wire and cable industries. Catroll will eliminate goes to Octavio Parra, Centro short belt life, cover separation, de Investigación y Desarrollo tracking and other belt problems. Condumex (CIDEC), Mexico, for

NETWORKING TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOPS

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WAI’s new forum raises the bar on copper continuous casting May 2-5, 2011 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA Information will flow. It’s hot. Molten hot. It’s pervasive. And it’s a new forum for copper continuous casting practitioners in which every major process is well represented: SCR | Contirod | Properzi | Upcast | ESSEX It’s a total immersion in a think tank where industry gurus will greet you. Experts will enlighten you. Legends will lead you. It’s high-viscosity learning that’ll stick with you because you have to be present to access it. Given its fluid format, no matter your level, you’ll leave with a rock solid understanding of what’s new and innovative in continuous casting today. Here. There. And everywhere copper bar and rod is processed—worldwide. It’s a big idea that’s much more than theory. One forum—over four days— at Interwire 2011. It’s convenient. Comprehensive. Compulsory. It’s engineered for you. Go with the flow and learn more at: www.wirenet.org The Wire Association International, Inc. 1570 Boston Post Road | P.O. Box 578 | Guilford, CT 06437-0578 USA | Telephone: (001) 203-453-2777 | Fax: (001) 203-453-8384 | www.wirenet.org

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The best exercise for copper continuous casting starts with these reps. Yes. We’ve raised the bar. So forget the gym. You already know that reps are important. Trainers are vital. It’s especially true as you work to expand your understanding of continuous casting. At these workshops you’ll begin from a position of strength and develop a complete understanding of today’s most practiced and effective manufacturing methods. Learn from the experts, work out your questions, and target zones that are of importance to your operation. Design | Control | Filter | Analyze Using four stations of development, over three days, six trainers will help you reach your personal best with these workshops—regardless of your current level of understanding. If your career achievements are defined by your knowledge of continuous casting, you’ll want to put these practices into action immediately. Did we mention that this is just a part of the program? Circuit training continues through a robust offering of panel discussions, technical presentations, and networking experiences that are included in the forum. It will be intense. Get moving. Get fit. Get results with the global continuous casting forum workshops. Featuring the most powerful muscle in the continuous casting business. Bar none.

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“Modern Refractory Design for Copper Shaft Furnaces,” by Bruce Huffman, Atlantic Refractory Technologies, and Julio Spadaccia, Saint-Gobain Refractories, USA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Huffman

Spadaccia

Pilats

“Emission Control Technologies for Copper Melting Furnaces,” by Herman W. Pilats, SPE-Amerex, USA

THURSDAY, MAY 5 “Rolling Mill Continuous Cast Filtration and Caster Water Filtration,” by Joseph Scalise and Thomas Horn, Filtertech Inc., USA Scalise

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Pops

“Analysis of Wire Breaks, Surface Damage, and Fines in Copper Rod,” by Dr. Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting Inc., USA

Meeting people through WAI is the key to taking you somewhere exciting in your life and career. Q: Why did you join WAI? A: To let everyone out there know what I had learned about our industry over the last twenty plus years, and how joining and sharing that market intelligence with other members could benefit us all in some way.

Q: What are the most valuable benefits you receive through WAI? A: Specific company information through members, e.g., revenue, personnel changes, and marketing direction. Giving back to our members with the successful scholarship program. And WAI’s great programs and outings. Q: What do your co-workers say about you? A: My co-workers think that I am dynamic, engaging, and spirited. Q: How did you get involved in the wire industry? A: I started in 1979 part time in college at Communication Cable

Lori Parent Sales Manager | Breen Color Concentrates Member Since: 2003

Meet Lori Parent. One of WAI’s worldwide members. One compelling story. Colorful personalities comprise the spotlight in WAI’s membership community. Take Lori Parent, for example, an award-winning member with a zest for life. Accomplishments? Check. Experience? Indeed. Activities that produce opposite results— like running and yoga? Why not? Odds are you

in Connecticut; then worked for Brand-Rex, Teledyne, Judd Wire, ACT Mfg., and I loved the fast-paced spirit and dynamics of the industry.

Q: Who was your mentor? A: George Graeber, he always believed in empowering his employees, which allowed creativity and success by taking chances and not being afraid of it!

Q: What did your most valuable WAI contact help you do? A: Focus. Q: What is your favorite memory of a WAI event? A: Meeting Marcel Clavien (CDT) at Pittypat’s Porch in Atlanta and negotiating concentrates for CDT over mint juleps while sitting in rocking chairs.

share some of her interests, which are familiar

Q: What do you do for leisure? A: When I’m not working you can find me running

to all exceptional personalities namely:

or practicing yoga.

Market Intelligence | Networking | Professional Acumen | Giving Back | Career Growth | Verve. Vivacity. Vitality. Focus on Lori’s backstory to find your common ground. And when you meet her in person—or through WAI’s Facebook page—be sure to ask about her book. But, take caution. You may end up in her novel.

MNEMONIC TIP: LORI PARENT. FOCUSED ON COLOR CONCENTRATES; CONCENTRATED ON COLORFUL CHARACTERS.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment? A: Winning the Charles D. Scott Distinguished Career Award and marrying my husband, whom I met in the wire and cable industry years ago.

Q: What is your lifelong ambition? A: To write a novel.

Meet your peers. Achieve your goals. Join WAI’s community at www.wirenet.org. The Wire Association International, Inc. 1570 Boston Post Road | P.O. Box 578 | Guilford, CT 06437-0578 USA | Telephone: (001) 203-453-2777 | Fax: (001) 203-453-8384 | www.wirenet.org

IEWC’s Hirt to be speaker at New England Chapter’s Jan. 26 meeting IEWC Business Analyst Brian Hirt will be the featured speaker when the New England Chapter holds its 17th annual meeting on Wednesday, January 26, at the Mohegan Sun Resort Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Hirt, who manages the marketing activities at IEWC, a global wire and cable distributor based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that serves customers in the OEM and subassembly market, will speak on the economy and how it affects the wire and cable industry. He provides news, economic analysis and commodity updates to the industry through the monthly Hot Wire® newsletter, and has contributed to features in WJI. He holds a B.S. degree in business economics from Wheaton College in Chicago and an M.A. degree in economics from the Brian Hirt, IEWC.

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. New chapter officers will be introduced at the event, which starts with a reception at 5 pm, followed by dinner and the talk by Hirt. The cost is $80 for New England Chapter members, $85 for WAI members and $90 all others. A range of sponsorships are available. For more details, and to register, contact WAI’s Anna Bzowski, tel. 203-453-2777, ext. 126, abzowski@wirenet.org, or go to the New England Chapter’s page at www.wirenet.org.

Wiredrawing seminar set for March Poland Chapter President Jan Pilarczyk reports that the technical papers are set for the biennial event, which will be held once again at the ANTAŁÓWKA Hotel, on March 3-5, 2011, in Zakopane, Poland. The event will include tabletops, an opening reception and a gala dinner with folk music as well as special lectures. There will be presentations in four sessions (ferrous, nonferrous, electrical and special products) and a poster session. In addition to Poland, scheduled speakers come from Sweden, Spain, Japan, South Korea, U.S., Russia and the Czech Republic. For more details, including how to get a tabletop, go to the event website at www.konferencja.wip.pcz.pl. ■

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EVENT WRAPUP

2010 IWCS: return to Providence once again proves to work well Organizers of the 2010 staging of IWCS, the International Wire & Cable Symposium (IWCS), held in cooperation with the International Institute of Connector and Interconnection Technology (IICIT), report that the event was a success in terms of attendance, programming and tabletops. IWCS CEO/Director John Barteld described the results as being very positive. “Nearly 1,100 delegates were in attendance in Providence, where 105 technical papers were presented, 125 exhibits were on display, eight Professional Development Courses were conducted and lots of fun was enjoyed as well.” Barteld said that Providence works well due to the number of wire companies and suppliers in the area. “We enjoy good attendance, even though the hotels do not enjoy a similar benefit,” he said. The technical program was quite good, and the plenary program “challenged our thinking about the future, and gave us a clear view of our present.” The tabletop exhibits were good, but some were in smaller spaces or shared space with affiliated companies. Keynote speaker Ray Sokola, vice president of technology for Tyco Electronics, focused on how demand for data will be a wire and cable driver for the wire and cable industry. He noted that some 10,000 “Baby Boomers” a day are retiring, and that their expectations for “keeping in touch” are different than those of past retirees. Consider that there are 100 million or so videos on U-Tube alone, and the demand for more bandwidth is inevitable, he said. He added that technology has not only continued to advance, per Moore’s Law, but it has also gotten more affordable, to the point where for the price of

CRU analyst Rob Daniels speaks at IWCS.

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a grain of rice, one can get 125,000 transistor bytes. That type of demand will not diminish, he said. Dr. Robert Fry, a senior DuPont economist and a frequent IWCS speaker, told the audience that manufacturing has statistically done better than perceived. “There is a recovery, and (manufacturing has been) better than some think,” he declared. However, the overall economy remains sub-par because of factors from the weak housing market and slow auto production to high unemployment rates and ongoing financial woes, he said. Further, much stimulus money has been committed, but the government has not spent much of it. Budget cutting will continue to be difficult as there is little will to actually cut many programs. Looking forward, oil should not be a problem as long as it does not top $95 a barrel, he said. Speaking on the global metallic outlook, CRU analyst Robert Daniels said that the industry had fared well from 2003 to 2007, with annual growth topping 5%. That’s notable, he said, as traditionally those figures are closer to 3% to 3.5 %. Those numbers reversed course after the economy crashed in late 2008, with the market declining 7.6% in 2009. One key has been the price of copper, which attained a cost differential of four-to-one to aluminum. That ratio, he said, represents an all-time high, and has helped bolster renewed use of copper-clad aluminum cable. Copper is a key to cable prices, and it is now in a slight supply deficit position, but that deficit could increase in 2011, Daniels said. The result could well be higher prices, a trend that could exist through 2013-14, at which point more supply should come forward from planned mining supply projects, he said. Copper cable demand in North America and Europe was actually down about 20% in 2009, with China and ROW the only gainers. China saw its exports fall in 2009 but its copper usage rose because of increased internal consumption. In terms of winners and losers, the South Korean cable industry was least affected by the recession, just under prior year numbers, while the Taiwanese suffered the most, down 16%, Daniels said. Saudi Arabia saw its cable production almost double from 2005 to 2009 while Russia was down substantially in 2009, partially because its government did not do much in the way of stimulus programs. A positive note, he said, is that all the major markets in the word are now in a growth mode for only the second time in the last decade. Industry drivers, he said, will include infrastructure and electric cars.

EVENT WRAPUP An overhead view of some of the 125 exhibits at IWCS.

IWCS CEO/Director John Barteld (r) with WAI Executive Director Steve Fetteroll at the Association’s booth.

Beth Richardson, representing TIA, discussed restrictions on hazardous materials, noting that there is a lack of harmonization of products and exemptions for RoHS requirements. The challenge is not just meeting product requirements, but making sure that products are marked so as to be accepted in various locations. Patrick Fay, CRU Group, said that fiber demand in the U.S. should grow 5% in 2011, driven by stimulus investments helping to offset the slowdown in cabled-fiber demand by the RBOCs. Verizon, he observed, has slowed its growth rate as the company’s fiber technology has now “passed” 18 million homes. Europe is not deploying FTTH/FTTN fiber on a wide scale, largely due to regulatory issues on infrastructure sharing; demand will continue to grow because of increased bandwidth demand associated with the Internet and video applications. He added that investment in China’s perform capacity will end up exceeding domestic demand due to uncertainty relating to the scope of FTTH deployments. The excess capacity

coming on line will cause Chinese manufacturers to enter other markets, which will affect fiber and cable pricing. UL’s Steve Galan updated the audience about the company’s efforts to battle non-compliant cable, a problem that continues to plague the industry. He discussed how UL has become even more proactive, in getting and testing samples from the field and providing holograms for cable boxes. He stressed that this was an industry problem. “We are not the police. We cannot do this alone.” IWCS also saw the return of the Monday Night Football party, hosted by Cable Components Group and assisted by Gem Gravure Company. The event featured entertainment by the band of former Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, who later talked about his career and fielded questions from the audience. The IWCS will hold its 60th Conference in November 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Contact: Pat Hudak, IWCS, www.iwcs.org, phudak@iwcs.org, tel. 732-3890990. ■

More than 100 technical papers were presented at IWCS.

The Monday Night Football party, sponsored by Cable Components Group with assistance from Gem Gravure Company, featured football legend Doug Flutie.

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GREEN FOCUS: Compounds, colorants and marking inks he wire and cable industry depends on raw materials, and that has become a

bigger challenge in recent years due to changes and uncertainty over potential

requirements as well as pricing/product availability issues. In this feature, which is continued online at www.wirenet.org, industry suppliers of compounds, colorants and marking inks provide their perspectives. It also includes one industry perspective about a “concern” list of chemicals and a purchaser’s view of the market.

Industry Supplier Q&As WJI: Has your product portfolio changed in response to increasing demands for industry to take a more “green” approach? Do cablemakers have more “green” interests, and if so, are they willing to pay for it? Our product portfolio has changed substantially in response to regulatory directives as well as to electronic OEMs adopting a “greener” direction for their products. Since 2008 we have eliminated the use of lead stabilizers as well as all heavy metal pigments in our vinyl compounds. We have developed non-toxic and non-phthalate alternatives for customers interested in going in that direction. Most recently, we have been working to develop a family of vinyl compounds utilizing bio-based plasticizers and stabilizers. There is definitely a greater “green” interest from cablemakers, however, actual conversion has been slow in developing, especially if there is higher cost involved. Cablemakers are not willing to pay more for “green” products unless the end users value this aspect and accept the incremental cost. Mike Patel, industry manager, wire and cable compounds, Vinyl Division, Teknor Apex. CCG has been leading the industry in environmental stewardship since it began producing LAN cable fillers 14 years ago. In its early stages of developing cable fillers for Cat. 6 cables, CCG gained UL approval to use 100% recycled FEP to produce crosswebs, tapes and tubes for these applications. The company then introduced foamed filler products to this market that allowed cable designers to reduce the amount of FEP material used for fillers, reducing the amount of combustible footprint in a fin-

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ished cable while also achieving higher electrical performance. CCG’s latest technology offering, FluoroFoam® compounds, extends the same benefits of using a foamed cable filler to wire insulation as well, so producers of twisted-pair singles and other conductors can now consider using a highperforming FluoroFoam FEP insulation material. Today, about 65% of CCG’s cable filler products use recycled materials, and we can integrate recycled materi- Ed Fenton displays wire insulated als into products with Cable Components Group’s based on cusFluoroFoam® at IWCS. tomer acceptance and/or product specification. FluoroFoam chemically foamable compounds for wire insulation are also recyclable, and all CCG products use RoHS-compliant material. CCG products can generally help reduce costs because products are made from either a foamed or a recycled material, or both, as compared to a virgin solid material. David Braun, vice president/managing director, Cable Components Group.

Last year, representatives from the flexible vinyl industry testified at three briefings before the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which reports to the office of the U.S. President, about the impact of the EPA’s proposal to “list” phthalate plasticizers and halogenated flame retardants (FR) used in flexible vinyl compounds as “Chemicals of Concern.” The speakers testified to OMB, which assesses regulatory proposals for their economic impacts and burden on U.S. business. The industry efforts were coordinated by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the Flexible Vinyl Alliance (FVA) and the Vinyl Institute (VI). Representing wire and cable was David Kiddoo, global business manager for AlphaGary Corporation. Below is his report. I was one of the industry representatives who testified about the importance of fire safety, physical integrity and long-term life of products made using phthalates and halogenated compounds such as PVC, and I thought it was important for the OMB panel to understand the issues beyond an abstract level. I pointed out all the wire and cable that was visible as well as behind walls, from the HDTVs and video conferencing equipment to the computers and the “wireless” hubs spread throughout their high-tech offices and meeting rooms. It was clear that these influential people did not realize that every one of their electronic gizmos, lighting, security and energy conservation detectors has a wire or cable attached to it. I explained that there literally were miles of hidden cables behind walls and above ceilings in schools, hospitals, offices and residential buildings, and that it is critical to use materials that can minimize the fuel load contribution to feed a fire. Halogenated materials such as PVC, fluoropolymers and brominated FR plastic compounds inherently provide a high level of fire safety for wire and cable installed in concealed spaces. I told the OMB panel that lead-free, recyclable PVC compounds represent more than half of all materials used in flame-retardant wire and cable, and that it would be a significant technical and cost challenge to meet the same level of fire retardancy and physical performance characteristics with alternate materials. These materials provide the basic “building block” technology for the best balance of fire safety, environmental stewardship, performance and cost. Going into the briefings, our main concern was that EPA’s mere suggestion of expanding the list of “Chemicals of Concern” has already had a commercial impact of influencing people to “de-select” halogenated compounds such as PVC or fluoropolymers. The US Green Building Council (USGBC) recently issued Pilot LEED Credit 11: “Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials,” which cites the EPA’s “possible” listing of phthalates and halogenated-flame retardants as justifica-

tion for rewarding the removal of materials such as PVC from building interiors, furnishings, floors, wire and cable and wall coverings. Further, in a letter to Congressman Hodes (D-New Hampshire), the EPA incorrectly states that “listing” these chemicals will “NOT . . . pose any particular burdens on the domestic processors of that chemical ... .” The FVA claims that no scientific evidence exists to show that these materials provide an imminent or significant health or environmental hazard. Products made with PVC, which is a major user of phthalates and halogenated flame-retardant materials, have been proven safe and acceptable over decades of use. Regulatory actions on chemicals and plastic materials with a proven safety record must be carefully considered for their significant potential economic impact in U.S. commerce, manufacturing, product safety and quality. Available (untested) substitutes do not exist in the quantities required or at favorable cost points. Further, it’s possible that these substitutes would, in fact, generate a worse “carbon footprint” David Kiddoo, AlphaGary Corp. and environmental impact than these proven technologies, particularly if they need to be replaced more frequently. As a final request, we recommended to the OMB that, rather than support a “de-facto” ban on safe products, it should instruct the EPA to focus on hazardous substances that are directly exposed to children and adults, rather than low-exposure building materials that provide important safety, energy efficiency and other performance benefits. The FVA and Vinyl Institute believe that before proposing to “list” any chemicals, there is a need to establish definitive criteria based on sound scientific principles. The VI states that the EPA has not yet defined these criteria adequately. Further, the industry groups believe that once criteria have been established, each substance must be individually evaluated before any action is taken. The criteria should include the products’ application and critical properties used to meet U.S. national and local safety codes and standards. We left the hearings without a sense of what the OMB Panel would do. They did, however, acknowledge that they were impressed with the information we provided on the magnitude of the impact/burden that the EPA proposals would have or already have had on products of everyday use. To their credit, the OMB Panel showed their desire to truly understand the importance of this issue and the real impact on industry jobs, the costs of doing business and the overall safety/quality of these products. OMB is still conducting its deliberations on this matter and a decision is not expected until February 2011 at the earliest.

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Our portfolio has changed dramatically over the past years to meet the increasing consideration for environmental issues like energy savings, low scrap rates, halogen and lowsmoke products. In some countries we had to Ron Goethals, Inhol BV/PTL. prove our commitments by introducing environmental quality systems like ISO 14001. Managing our environmental affairs and quality systems has also allowed our company to improve efficiency and to respond to the rapidly increasing demand for a “greener” environment. Our products find their application in the high end of the market. Our customers do not have to pay much more for “green,” because by introducing smart formulation techniques and partnerships with lean and keen compounding facilities, we have been able to keep our prices at almost the same level. Ron Goethals, director, Inhol BV/PTL. Yes, this “green” approach is still a growing trend and we’ve seen inquiries and interest in our recent introduction of bio-based plasticizers and halogen-free compounds. We’re in the process of commercializing these products with customers and related pricing discussions are still underway. In North America, the LEED organization is awarding points based on the elimination of phthalates, so customers and end users using our products can participate in that scoring process. In terms of ongoing dialogue in the environmental arena, there was a recent conference on climate change held in Cancun that in part discussed how to integrate “green” components into new or improved infrastructure and how to pay for those improvements. In other words, the conversation continues and is not diminishing. Add to that the continuing price escalation of crude oil and other non-renewable feedstocks, and the need for alternatives is still very much on everyone’s mind. Thorne Bartlett, business development director, Dow Wire & Cable. We believe many of our customers would like to move this way, but the reality is that the technology for what is usually perceived as “green” organic chemistry derived from renewable resources rather than from fossil fuels is not yet adequate for the industry. The materials that are available are relatively expensive and have performance deficiencies that largely restrict their utility for wire and cable applications. There will have to be significant improvements in performance and cost for wire and cable 46 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

makers to move. Paul Legnettii, vice president/CTO, and Lori Parent, business development manager, Breen Color Concentrates. GEM’s product line has changed in response to the demands for “green” products. On the traditional (contact printing) side of the business, we have been selling a group of eco-friendly, “green” inks dating back to 1994, that allowed AT&T to help eliminate solvents from their plant. Most ink jet applications in wire manufacturing/wire processing have been done with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)-based inks, which are readily available, have fast dry times and are compatible with resins, colorants and pigments Ramona Krogman, GEM often used in wire marking. The drawback Gravure Co. is that MEK is a regulated VOC, and customers in “non-attainment areas” of the country (not up to EPA clean air improvements) are pressured to reduce or eliminate use of this solvent. GEM has patented a black ink jet ink that is VOC-free and we offer customers a range of VOC-exempt or low-VOC products. GEM also represents KBA Metronic’s alphaJET printers that have very low make-up consumption, further reducing VOCs. Our goal is to provide a “green” alternative without losing the performance properties of a nongreen product. Contrast, adhesion and reliable performance have to remain constant. In a perfect world, this is accomplished at the same cost to us and price to the customer. We are not always able to keep costs/prices constant. Customers who are truly motivated to “go green” are willing to pay a small premium. Ramona Krogman, marketing manager, Gem Gravure Co. We are seeing some interest for more “green” compounds. Many of the requests we receive are merely statements emphasizing a need for more “green” products – although there has been no clear definition yet that indicates what the industry would consider a more “green” product. Inquiries for non-phthalate plasticized compounds have increased during the last year and we have developed a number of new compounds to meet those needs. We are also working on developing FDA grades for power supply cords supplied to the refrigerated food market. Our R&D department is investigating new biobased plasticizers and the development of low and zero halogen-based materials. Chris O’Connell, vice president, sales and marketing, Sylvin Technologies.

In the past few years, T&T's product line has evolved as our supply partners develop new materials to meet new regulatory requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH). For example, several years ago Georgia Gulf and ExxonMobil completely eliminated lead as a stabilizer. This affected many of T&T’s product offerings. Also, several flame retardant products, including Santoprene TPV and T&T FR TPEs, have been reformulated to comply with RoHS, i.e., phasing out of decabromo diphenyl oxide, the most commonly used and most cost-effective flame retardant in our industry. Georgia Gulf is currently developing “greener” PVCs using renewable, biobased plasticizers. Customers are willing to pay more if their downstream customers demand alternative solutions or if regulations require alternatives to traditional mateTom Jordan and John Accorsi, T&T rials. However, Marketing, Inc. the greatest opportunity for our compound suppliers is to provide “greener” alternatives at little to no cost increase vs. current products. Typically, pricing becomes more competitive once new technology compounds have been accepted in the market place and usage grows for these products. Currently we are working with several cable makers who are developing and marketing “eco” cables using non-halogen containing materials. And if you consider cables for new energy sources to be part of the “green” movement, we see a lot of activity developing materials and cables for projects involving wind turbines and solar energy and the like. Tom Jordan, president, and John Accorsi, account & product manager, T&T Marketing, Inc. Over 30% of AlphaGary’s sales were from products developed in the last five years. Much of this has been due to the evolution of materials to meet “green” initiatives that are a benefit to health, safety and our environ-

ment. In 2010, we completed an extensive program to eliminate all lead-based additives from each of our compound formulations and manufacturing sites. Consumers and OEMs are increasingly requesting cable manufacturers and material suppliers to meet evolving TSCA and RoHS proposals eliminating “substances of high concern.” In many cases, particularly with innovative new materials, customers will pay a little more for “greener” products, but not excessively, unless there is a legislative or specific OEM/consumer requirement. David Kiddoo, global business manager, AlphaGary Corporation. There has been interest for several years for high-temperature colorants and compounds that are completely free of heavy metals, and over the years our portfolio has evolved to meet these demands. Many of these alternative technologies are indeed more expensive, but generally our customers understand this fact and are willing to pay a slight premium so that we may both comply to the regulations that drive our industry. Ralph Marcario, director of sales and marketing, and Denise Coyle, sales manager, Chromatics Inc. O’Tech continues to meet the challenges put forth by external pressures for products that are less expensive,

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We see some interest in non-phthalate vinyl compounds, but as legislation increases around halogens, we see more demand for non-halogenated compounds, such as our ECCOH™ and OnFlex™ HFFR lines. ECCOH halogenfree compounds offer low toxicity and smoke density in the event of a fire. OnFlex HFFR compounds are halogen-free and flame-retardant. Jennifer Prugh, senior marketing manager, PolyOne Geon Compounds.

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safer, greener and offering better performance. We anticipate this trend to continue and it will certainly lead to newer innovations in the area of compounds. For example, O’Tech recently was given the challenge of developing a flame retardant power and control jacket for the wind power industry with all the constraints of price, regulations, corporate directives and specifications working against achieving the final product. Jack O’Donnell, CEO, O’Tech Corporation. All of Huber’s flame retardants and smoke suppressants are environmentally friendly alternatives to heavy metals and halogens. We’ve seen an increasing number of customers choosing to reformulate in order to eliminate chemicals which are not considered “green.” Our products have gained momentum from this trend. Keith Sorrell, marketing communications manager, Huber Engineered Materials. PrintSafe has supplied marking systems for wire and cable for 23 years. We don’t make the markers; we make them work for the applications! We provide the inks, the networked control software and peripheral mounting devices to ensure our markers meet all the industry’s requirements of reliability, marking quality and operating cost. PrintSafe has established demanding standards to provide superior ink jet marking inks. Our new marking fluids all meet a “green” industry commitment to provide non-hazardous formulations. They greatly reduce the cost of operation of cable, virtually eliminating hazardous waste streams. Our partnership with Domino Printing, and its exciting new W Series ink jet marker platform, brings new features to our wire and cable clients. Our marking fluids and printer platforms provide a most exciting new cable industry ink jet environmental and operational reliability home run. Tom Hittle, principal, PrintSafe. WJI: Are cablemakers more interested in products that exceed requirements but enable them to comply with code requirements/trends (shielding, non-halogens, cadmiumfree, VOC-free, etc.) and/or regulatory rules? Especially for new cable constructions, cablemakers in Europe are indeed actively looking for compounds that exceed the actual requirements. The possibilities are sometimes limited by the price targets that have been set by the same customers. In the Far East and U.S. we see increasing interest from customers that did not previously consider issues like the environment a top priority. It is recognized that there is pressure from the supply chain that inevitably has resulted in more certifications followed by a willingness to continuously improve corporate image as a “green” company. We have never made any compound containing cadmium or VOC and we have always met REACH, RoHS, WEEE and many other international regulatory rules because we were already convinced, some ten years ago, that this would become an issue for the near future. Ron Goethals, Inhol BV/PTL

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Many of our customers supply cables for a variety of electronic/electric equipment which could be manufactured and/or shipped anywhere in the world. This requires that their cables are compliant with a range of global customer requirements, resulting in their having to use many more different compounds than before. The Mike Patel, Teknor Apex. REACH Directive with its ongoing review of chemicals and classification as substances of very high concern has made cablemakers much more sensitive to the compliance status of compounds they are using. As business continues to become more global we expect to see ongoing changes to our own and our customers’ product offerings. Maintaining pace with evolving regulatory directives as well as customer implementations could present technological challenges, especially if the entire supply chain is not working in unison. Mike Patel, Teknor Apex. Customers are most interested in compounds that meet code requirements and regulatory rules like RoHS, REACH and WEEE. We are seeing some interest in lowhalogen content or zero-halogen compounds so we are researching that as well. We expect customers to continue to ask us to develop more environmentally friendly products as a result of existing and new agency regulations, so compliance will continue to be an issue in the future. It will be critical for us to continue to develop products that help customers comply with all of the regulations. Chris O’Connell, Sylvin Technologies. Cablemakers use CCG products to meet fire safety requirements, among other performance enhancements. We don’t see a change in trends, rather, a cable maker either chooses to make a more expensive product that complies with the safety regulations or performance requirements, or not. Cable manufacturers pay more for a more expensive fluoropolymer or fire retardant material that must be used to meet requirements, such as a UL Plenum rating or a Mil-Spec requirement, in order to meet demands to reduce the total combustible footprint in a building space or plenum. We do see more expensive LS0H materials being specified if a cable product must be free of halogens in certain market applications. David Braun, Cable Components Group. Compliance with regulations and “emotional” substance concerns are significant drivers for the new products we are developing and launching to the industry. Heavy met-

The biggest “green” initiatives for compounders the past several years have been related to RoHS and REACH compliance. Several of the more common high-temperature pigments used prior to RoHS were based on heavy metal chemRalph Marcario and Denise Coyle, istry, namely cadChromatics, Inc. mium and lead, and elimination of these chemistries from our colorant line required a monumental R&D effort to find compliant alternatives that could survive at typical fluoropolymer processing temperatures. This effort ultimately paid off in the form of a product line that is 100% RoHS/ REACH compliant across all of our global facilities, with technologies that have enabled our customers to achieve this same compliance without sacrificing performance. Ralph Marcario/ Denis Coyle, Chromatics Inc.

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als have been essentially regulated out of wire and cable applications and we expect those few segments of the industry Paul Legnetti, Breen Color Concentrates. that still consume color concentrates that contain lead to be using compliant color in the next few years. The list of regulated materials, REACH SVHC as an example, continues to grow and the concern is that more materials routinely used to make color and additive concentrates and compounds will be added. There are also concerns about the continued use of all ortho-phthalate plasticizers in PVC based on the restrictions placed on certain materials of this type. Creation of products that utilize compliant materials while providing the required performance and economy will be an on-going challenge for suppliers to the industry. Paul Legnetti/Lori Parent, Breen Color Concentrates.

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to activist pressure and potential negative publicity by prematurely switching to over-designed products that appear to cover most hazardous assessments. Many new products and materials are quickly hitting the market without adequate assessment of long-term performance and environmental impact. Too many “green” cabling

products have been introduced that had significant problems/failures in use, primarily due to physical or appearance issues. What good is the “greenest” solution if you have to replace the product more frequently? That only results in more waste (aka “carbon footprint” or “environmental impact” Perhaps a “lesser green” product that lasts

Raw material supply

Geary: Volume usually means lower cost but not always. Sometimes to accommodate large demand a longterm contract is required, and that negates one’s ability to make spot buys when prices decrease.

Raw materials pricing is a big focus for suppliers of compounds, colorants and marking inks. Marie Geary, Geary Procurement Consulting Svcs., has been active in this field for more than 20 years, specializing in purchasing/inventory management. Today, she provides analysis services to wire and cable manufacturers. Below, she shares her thoughts on the field. She can be contacted at tel. 401-309-5977 (cell) or fax 401-568-3835. WJI: Not including metals, how hard is it to predict pricing for raw materials used for wire and cable? Geary: Predicting the future while looking in the rear view mirror can be very difficult. Materials used for wire and cable are used also in other industries, further complicating the ability to predict trends for raw materials. Our markets are global. For instance, U.S. PVC YTD production had 9% increase for October 2010 versus 2009, but domestic usage actually decreased 9% YTD while export sales increased over 85%. Predicting trends in raw materials is about as successful as predicting the stock market, which for many people can be tricky at best. WJI: What causes shortages? Is it always about just supply and demand, or are other factors involved? Geary: There are many reasons shortages can be created. For instance, Dyneon recently decided to exit wire and cable for certain fluoropolymers, and that has resulted in increased lead times for these fluoropolymers. It will take time for the remaining suppliers to ramp up to meet demand. We are seeing more companies exiting markets because of low demand or reduced ROI. Such was the case with Dow discontinuing CPE production and Dupont’s decision to stop making hypalon. Wire and cable companies will only switch to more expensive compounds when either the customer demands a switch or when regulations make it imperative that they do so. That was the case for the elimination of lead in wire and cable compounds, for which customers demanded and to which the industry complied. The European and U.S. markets continue to be apart on flame retardants. U.S. codes require strict flame retardants while European standards require less flame retardant materials but more low-smoke, low-acid gas materials. U.S. companies will continue to supply the halogen flame retardants until regulated by code. WJI: Are larger customers always better off in terms of sourcing raw materials? 50 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

WJI: Does the food industry “rule”—that locating a restaurant at a site where there are other such places, rather than none—apply to wire and cable, meaning that compound suppliers themselves are better off with at least a minimum amount of competition? Geary: Good question. For instance, the cost for copper, the basis for many wire and cable products, has risen to unprecedented levels, but the base cost is the same for all companies. Marie Geary, Geary Procurement Those that use Consulting Svcs. large amounts of copper can lower costs by producing their own copper wire, and some can even produce their own rod and use scrap copper to further reduce their costs. But not all companies necessarily want a lower material cost, because that can make it more difficult to justify any type of pricing increases to customers. WJI: Any advice for companies about what they may want to consider doing? Geary: The wire and cable industry is highly regulated. Most cables require a UL label, making it difficult to change suppliers without a financial cost to the cable manufacturer as well as time. Long term heat-aging and water-resistance testing can sometimes take up to a year to complete. Where ever possible alternate sources of supply should be sought. I think that it’s also important that organizations that have members in the industry, such as NEMA, SPI, WAI and others keep people informed of trends in their industries. Regulatory changes are very important because they can have a significant effect on the industry. Such is the case for the EPA and its current investigation, and possible ban, of PFOA, which would greatly impact manufacturers and users of fluoropolymers. Compound suppliers should also be keeping their customers informed of such changes.

Regarding interest in products that exceed requirements, it really depends on the customer. Some do show interest, and we can help them attain higher standards. Some customers and OEMS set their own performance or compliance targets and we work directly with them to help meet or exceed those targets. We have been seeing more interest from some customers that had not been active in this area. It’s natural that some will take a lower risk position as they’re not always able to keep up with changing trends and technology and they adapt as they are able. There’s also an issue with the high speed of change that sometimes causes issues between Thorne Bartlett, Dow the new technology and the Wire & Cable. ability to adapt to old infrastructure. But overall, we see a continuing interest. It’s an education process. People that have lower specifications will see failures earlier, so they’ll need to more quickly improve their standards, and put training practices in place as people cycle through jobs. Emerging economies will require some latitude on the experience curve. Improvements in standards will continue to increase as these geographies gain more experience. Thorne Bartlett, Dow Wire & Cable. REACH, RoHS and WEEE are not only desirable for our customers, they are a base requirement. Most of our customers have regulatory departments that watch and anticipate world wide requirements. This means our quality manager spends a great deal of time staying up to date on trends and pending regulation. We receive a steady stream of requests for statements on our status. Our entire fluids product line is in compliance with RoHS and WEEE. This is for the sake of our customers and our own business. Ramona Krogman, GEM Gravure Co. Many of our customers in Europe are looking to exceed WEEE and REACH requirements as a way to differentiate their products as the safest and most environmentally friendly. RoHS compliant materials are a requirement in any region. For those customers wishing to supply one product globally, the trend toward non-halogenated materials is strong, but we don’t see a lot of customers buying them in North America. Jennifer Prugh, PolyOne Geon Compounds.

Material selection is a difficult process for any manufacturer in a competitive marketplace like the wire and cable industry. Cable designers are faced with the challenge of selecting a material while trying to balance competitive pricing, regulatory rules (i.e. REACH, RoHS, WEE, etc), code specifications (UL, CSA), corporate initiatives, and governmental regulations for green. This is a daunting task. In turn, this has put added pressure on the compound designers and manufacturers who are continually asked to expand the capabilities of compounds in a tighter framework of available raw materials. Jack O’Donnell, O’Tech Corporation. Huber’s portfolio of flame retardants and smoke suppressants have been used in wire and cable applications for many years, and we expect this to continue because our non-halogens are environmentally friendly. We recently purchased the Kemgard® molybdate flame retardant and smoke-suppressant business from SherwinWilliams and are researching the synergistic value of blending these products with alumina trihydrate (ATH) and magnesium hydroxide (MDH). Also, wire and cable compounders can use Kemgard wire and cable products to replace ammoni- Huber Engineered Materials supplies smoke suppressants and flame retarum octamolybdants. date (AOM) or partially replace antimony oxide to achieve desirable smoke suppression performance while reducing costs and minimizing regulatory concerns over antimony oxide use. Keith Sorrell, Huber Engineered Materials. Regulatory rules and requirements are the quickest driving force for change and higher costs in the industry because there are no alternatives. When “greener” products become more cost competitive, industry change will occur very rapidly, as was the case with the conversion from lead to non-lead stabilizers. The “green” revolution will continue until the technology can offer comparable cost products with similar performance spanning the range of wire and cable requirements. Most cable makers are challenged just to meet, not exceed, all the new and changing regulatory requirements, within current product technology and cost constraints, without sacrificing cable performance and reliability. It is not an easy task! From a

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twice as long in performance is actually the more sustainable solution! In the future, we will certainly be looking at the more “optimal” solutions with adequate scientific evaluations to resolve this important balance of performance, safety, the environment and, oh yeah, the cost! David Kiddoo, AlphaGary Corporation.

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performance perspective, “greener” compounds typically do not do everything that the existing, proven technology does. For example, lead stabilizers work very well and were not easy to replace in terms of product performance. As a distributor, T&T has a broad view of material options, so we try to assist our customers to find the best material alternatives. Tom Jordan/John Accorsi, T&T Marketing, Inc. A display of products offered by Sylvin Technologies, WJI: Where are you focusing your R&D? In 2011 our R&D activities will be focused on extending our range of moisture cross linkable compounds. In the Far East and even in Europe, cablemakers are applying E-beam crosslinking technology a lot. Ron Goethals, Inhol BV/PTL. In general terms, our efforts are focused on creation of compliant and novel materials that provide customers with the highest value, lowest cost solution. Paul Legnetti/Lori Parent, Breen Color Concentrates. CCG as a company policy spends 25% of its engineering time on new product development in the wire and cable, fiber optic, industrial tubing, and industrial nonwovens market segments. David Braun, Cable Components Group. Huber continues to look at opportunities to expand the performance of its halogen-free flame retardants and smoke suppressants via chemical composition and surface-treatment technology. Keith Sorrell, Huber Engineered Materials. Our R&D focus is mainly on improved performance (adhesion, color, operation in the printer) with reduced environmental impact. Ramona Krogman, Gem Gravure Co.

Regulatory compliance has driven some of what our R&D department is working on. Specifically our efforts to develop phthalate free compounds has come largely from this. Chris O’Connell, Sylvin Technologies. We continue to focus on longer life systems across power and communications applications. Dow Wire & Cable. Our focus is always on developing compounds to provide the best engineering balance of performance versus safety versus environmental impact versus cost. David Kiddoo, AlphaGary Corporation. ■ Editor’s note: this feature is continued on-line at www.wirenet.org, where it includes more information. To access it, click on Wire Journal International, then WJI Extra, then January.

Contacts AlphaGary Co., www.alphagary.com Breen Color, www.breencolor.com

A broad range of cable market segments, from compounds for alternative energy cables in harsh environments to fluoropolymer alternatives to custom blends of PVC with various polymers in order to develop unique properties. Mike Patel, Teknor Apex. Flame retardancy continues to be an area that shows opportunity for improvement. Jennifer Prugh, PolyOne Geon Compounds.

Cable Components Group, www.cablecomponents.com Chromatics Inc., www.chromatics.com Dow Wire & Cable, www.dow.com Geary Procurement, gearyprocurement@cox.net Gem Gravure Co., www.gemgravure.com Huber Engineered Materials, www.huber.com Ihol BV//PTL, www.inhol.com

We continue to focus on developing colorant technologies that are ever-improving, enabling our customers to achieve better electrical performance, faster line speeds, or more vibrant shades. This is especially true with respect to the colors where heavy metal pigments were replaced a few years ago .Ralph Marcario/Denise Coyle, Chromatics Inc.

O’Tech Corporation, www.otechcompounds.com PrintSafe, www.printsafe.com PolyOne Corporation, www.polyone.com Sylvin Technologies, www.sylvin.com T&T Marketing, www. ttmarketinginc.com Teknor Apex Co., www.teknorapex.com

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Reducing VOC emissions associated with ink jet marking Cable manufacturers should understand the mechanics—and advantages—of the technology that exists that will enable them to control, or even eliminate, VOC emissions related to the ink jet-marking process.

By Ramona Krogman, Rick Elmer and Mark Kristoff

Ink jet printers and inks have provided an economical option for adding identification marks to wire and cable since the 1980s. The ability to print variable data at high speeds without having to contact the surface provides flexibility in wire manufacture and processing. The key to this comes from the ability of the ink to adhere to the surface and to survive subsequent processing steps. Ink jet fluids can be broken into several main components that contribute to the final characteristics of the printed mark. Resins provide the backbone of printed drop. The resin binds a color component to the surface of the wire. The chemical nature of the resin determines the strength of the bond. Its drying characteristics affect the amount of time required to “set” the ink before the wire can be rolled after printing. Chemical compatibility between resin and colorant assures a particulate-free, stable ink. Pigment/dye provides color to the printed drop. There are two major varieties: inorganic heavy pigments or organic soft pigments. Inorganic pigments. The most popular being titanium

dioxide, these are difficult to suspend in low-viscosity ink jet fluids. Pigment particles must remain suspended long enough to survive the shear of the jetting process and be delivered to the surface. To obtain suspension, they are embedded (chipped) in resins. The chemical attraction between resins and carrier solvent of the ink assist with suspension. Additional dispersants are used to boost the suspension. Soft pigments. These are large irregular particles. Although easier to suspend for long periods, they lack the opacity of inorganic pigments. Again, suspension is boosted by using a resin in association with the pigment. Dyes are used as colorants in many ink jet fluids, but are less successful in wire and cable applications. Dyes are frequently damaged by the high temperatures of wire extrusion applications. In other applications, they leach into the surface of jacket materials, causing the printed code to disappear from the surface over time. Leaching can also be associated with transfer, the creation of mirror image code when hot wire is coiled quickly after processing.

Fig. 1. Ink jet solvent data.

Fig. 2. Die and pigmented ink jet formulations.

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Carrying solvents make up a third building block of jet ink. A solvent must sufficiently solubilize the resin and colorant. It must allow a component of the ink (added salt or colorant) to disassociate enough to provide conductivity. Dry times are influenced by the vapor pressure of the carrying solvent. See Fig. 1. Once the balance of the ink has been established, it must survive the actual process of continuous ink jet. Ink is forced through a fixed orifice similar to a stream of water being forced through a hose. As the ink escapes through the orifice, the opening is vibrated, causing the stream to break into droplets after leaving the opening. Charged drops and deflection plates in the printhead of the ink jet unit interact, deflecting printed drops into the correct placement to create characters. Unused drops are returned to the ink supply to be recycled into the printing process1. Since the droplets are exposed to air during their flight through the printhead and during the recycling process, they lose solvent to the environment through evaporation. A secondary fluid, called make-up/solvent, is used within the equipment to replenish the lost solvent. See Fig. 2. The amount of make-up used in an application represents nearly 100% of the solvent introduced to the production environment during operation. Make-up/solvent is used to bring the ink inside the printer back into the same balance as the ink provided in the original bottle. Make-up composition must not skew the balance of the ink. This would, in effect, create a new mix, and affect the performance of the ink on the surface and in the printer. Photo 1 shows wiremarking equipment and Photo 2 shows a marked product. One of the most popular solvents for use in ink jet fluids is methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) CH3C(O)CH2CH3. This commercially available chemical is useful in solubilizing gums, resins, cellulose acetates and cellulose nitrate. It is a particularly useful in solubilizing vinyl-based resins. Resins based on vinyl produce jet inks with strong affinity to polyvinyl chloride wire jacketing materials. The combination of resin and solvent can be associated with a soft pigment, providing a jet ink that does not require agitation in the ink jet printer to keep the composition consistent.

The system bonds to the surface of the wire jacket, resisting transfer when wire is rolled directly after the printing process. The speed of evaporation for MEK makes it ideal for creating resilient inks with rapid drying characteristics. The drawback to MEK use has been its regulatory status as both a hazardous air pollutant (HAP) and a volatile organic compound (VOC). On December 19, 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency removed butanone from the list of HAPs. After technical review and consideration of public comments, EPA concluded that potential exposures to butanone emitted from industrial processes may not reasonably be anticipated to cause human health or environmental problems. Emissions of butanone will continue to be regulated as a VOC because of its contribution to the formation of tropospheric (ground-level) ozone2. Despite this change in status, MEK remains a VOC subject to regulation. See Tables 1 and 2.

Photo 1. A Metronic wire-marking system.

Table 1. High- and low-VOC ink jet formulations. 54 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

Table 2. Typical ink jet make-up formulations.

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Organic chemicals, all of which contain the element carbon (C), are the basic chemicals found in living things and in products derived from living things, such as coal, petroleum and refined petroleum products. Many organic chemicals that are used do not occur in nature, but were synthesized by chemists in laboratories. Volatile chemicals readily produce vapors, and at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure, these vapors easily escape from volatile liquid chemicals. Volatile organic compounds include gasoline; industrial chemicals such as benzene; and solvents such as toluene and xylene. These materials are linked to the formation of smog. Some VOCs, such as formaldehyde and ethylene, may also harm plants. Companies emitting large volumes of VOCs are required to obtain permits. The permitting process can be time-consuming and expensive. The normal production environment for many manufacturing facilities will have several sources of VOCs. For example, bakeries emit large volumes of ethanol as a by-product of bread production. Wire and cable production facilities emit VOCs from the wire extrusion process. In this situation, removing/reducing VOCs from ink jet fluids may allow the production plant to reduce the level of permitting required. When ink jet fluids are the only source of VOCs, elimination/reduction of reportable VOCs is highly desirable. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) in California is further restricting the use of VOCs by implementing a rule that impacts the cleaning of ink jet printers in their jurisdiction. SCAQMD designed Rule 1171 to reduce VOC emissions by 7.5 tons/day, when fully implemented. The efforts started in 1991 and are aimed at ozone reduction in southern California. Rule 1171 has been expanded via amendments to cover all solvent cleaning activities in all facilities. Some applications are still exempt in 2005, but they do not include ink jet printers. The rule affects cleaning of electrical apparatus/electronic components, coating/adhesive application and cleaning certain ink application equipment. It reads as follows: “The cleaning of inkjet printers falls under Rule 1171(c)(l)(D)(i), ‘General Cleaning of Ink Application Equipment.’ In fact, section (h)(7) clearly specifies the applicability of section (c)(l)(D)(i) to the cleaning of ink application equipment used in inkjet printing. The VOC limit for solvents used in this cleaning application is 25 g/l beginning July 1, 2005. “For inkjet printing, the cleaning process typically involves the removal of uncured ink from the inkjet print heads using solvents. Removal of cured ink is currently exempt from the requirements of Rule 1171. Uncured inks are removed from the print heads by wipe cleaning with solvent, performing “ink purging” where solvent is fed into the print heads, or by rinsing the print heads with solvent

Photo 2. A cable marked with letters using a VOC-free ink jet-marking process.

(in squirt bottles) and some brushing to aid in the cleaning process. Recycling of solvent through the machine to maintain ink viscosity is not considered part of the cleaning process. “Staff is aware of facilities that currently comply with the requirements of Rule 1171 for cleaning ink jet printing equipment. Acetone, a VOC-exempt compound, has successfully replaced the VOC solvents previously used to remove uncured ink from print heads. One facility has also implemented changes to its cleaning procedure for longterm equipment shutdown. Additionally, Rule 1171 allows the option of using an emission control device for facilities to use VOC solvents for cleaning3.” Based on the above information, the automatic cleaning cycle used in ink jet printing equipment falls under the regulation. The cleaning cycle uses make-up through the printhead. Using a make-up that fulfills the regulation would contaminate inks based on methyl ethyl ketone.

Conclusion To retain the desirable characteristics of MEK-based ink jet fluids without the impact of VOC emissions regulations, a replacement, non-regulated group of solvents needs to be identified and used. Any characteristic of the printer which also reduces the evaporation of volatile solvents into the air will also reduce the impact of solvent emissions. Acetone ((CH3)2CO) provides an alternative without the same regulatory impact. It can be used as an alternative to create a stable quick-drying ink jet fluid that is capable of printing a variety of jacketing materials. Acetone is listed as an organic compound exempt from VOC regulation by the EPA4. Solvents are designated as exempt based on negligible photo-chemical reactivity. The evaporation rate of acetone makes it a suitable alternative JANUARY 2011 | 55

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for high-speed production environments. Inclusion of this solvent in ink jet formulas allows the corresponding make -up/solvent to be exempt as well. Make-up/solvents with less than 1% VOC fulfill the requirements of SCAQMD for cleaning ink jet printers in California (Rule 1171). Makeup/solvent used with ink jet printers can be eliminated from a plant’s emissions reporting. Printing equipment that reduces the release of solvent fumes into the environment further reduces the impact of VOCs. The current Metronic printer shown in Photo 1 contains a system for re-condensing solvent fumes produced during the ink jet process and reusing them in the system. As stated earlier, two types of fluids are used in the operation of an ink jet printer: ink and make-up/solvent. The printer draws ink from the supply container into a mix tank to replace the ink drops that were sent to the surface during printing. The printer draws make-up/solvent from the supply container and adds it to the mix tank to replace solvent lost to evaporation during the printing process. The mixing tank feeds fluid to the printhead. This fluid is moved via a gear pump, under pressure, to the printhead. Air space between the top of the fluid level and the top of the mix tank contains solvent fumes. This area is exhausted though a solvent recovery system containing a heat sink and fan. Solvent fumes are condensed into liquid form and added to the supply bottle of make-up/additive contained in the printer. In this manner, solvent loss to the atmosphere is reduced.

References 1. Sweet-Cumming patent, No. 3,373,437, issued March 12, 1968. 2. Modifications To The 112(b)1 Hazardous Air Pollutants, Environmental Protection Agency, 70 FR 75047. 3. From staff report for proposed amendments to Rule 1171, Solvent Cleaning Operations, South Coast Air Quality Management District, April 19, 2005. 4. 40 CFR51.100(s), revised as of 7/1/2003. ■

Ramona Krogman is marketing manager at Gem Gravure Co. Inc., W. Hanover, Massachusetts, USA. She joined the company in 2003, where she has held product support, project management, and marketing roles. She began her career in ink jet technology in 1986 as a formulation chemist at Videojet Systems International. She holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois, USA. Rick Elmer, director of Krogman Elmer Kristoff research for Gem Gravure, is based at the company’s research center in Nixa, Missouri, USA. He joined the company as director of chemistry been national sales manager for Gem Gravure since after several years as technical team leader at DSM 2004. He is based in San Diego, California, USA. He Desotech. Prior to that, he was technical director at joined the company in 1994 as western regional sales Formulabs for five years. He holds a Ph.D. degree from manager. He spent the previous eight years with the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Formulabs, specializing in chemical coatings and inks. an undergraduate degree in chemistry from Evangel This paper was presented at WAI’s 80th Annual University, Springfield, Missouri. Mark Kristoff has Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, May 2010.

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Occurrence of dynamic recrystallization in copper wiredrawing This study, which was able to determine the drawing conditions under which dynamic recrystallization occurs and the time at which it occurs, offers practical information for the copper wiredrawing process. By Kazunari Yoshida, Yasutoshi Takemoto and Naoyuki Katsuoka

Copper has a higher plastic workability than other metals. In general, 8-mm copper wire rods are manufactured by continuous casting and rolling, after which they are subjected to repeated cold drawing until copper wires with the desired diameter are obtained. Materials that have poor ductility, such as high-carbon steel, titanium (Ti) and nickel (Ni) are difficult to draw down to Rt = 99.99% unless the wire is subjected to intermediate annealing. In contrast, copper wires can be continuously drawn without carrying out intermediate annealing because of its dynamic recrystallization1. This study focuses on dynamic recrystallization during drawing as a possible reason for the high drawing limit of copper. It has already been reported that copper wires can be drawn with a total reduction of 99.999%2, however, the timing and conditions under which dynamic recrystallization occurs are still unclear. The continuous drawing for tough pitch copper wires using a conventional conical die and diamond die and the mechanisms underlying dynamic recrystallization were examined by observing the metal structure and measuring the Young’s modulus and crystal orientation of the drawn wires.

reduction Rt. The metal structure of the drawn wire was observed using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The crystal direction in the cross section of the wires was measured using a electron back scatter diffraction (EBSD). A nanoscopic indentation hardness tester (Nanoindenter) was used to measure Young’s modulus of the drawn wires. This device is generally used for measuring the hardness of materials in a small region (some micrometer square) and can measure the complex elastic modulus E*, from which Young’s modulus of a specimen, Es, can be calculated using Eq. (1). Eq. (1)

Here, Ei and Es are the elastic modulus of the indenter and the specimen, and νi and νs are their Poisson ratios, respectively.

Material and experimental method The test specimens were 8-mm, tough-pitch copper wire rod manufactured by a CRS continuous casting and rolling system from Southwire. Water-soluble Lublight® was diluted fourfold with water and used as a lubricant. In experimental drawing, a universal tensile tester was used with a drawing speed of 500 mm/min. Drawing was repeated with a reduction per pass of R/P = 20%, using a conventional conical die with a half-angle of 6o. Moreover, for operational drawing, a continuous drawing machine was used with R/P in the range of 15-22% and a drawing speed of 16.733.3 m/s. Fig. 1 shows the definitions of R/P and total

Fig. 1. Definitions of R/P and Rt.

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Fig. 2. Metal structure in the longitudinal section of wires.

Fig. 3. Reverse pole figures2.

Fig. 4. Relationship between Rt and Young’s modulus.

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Metal structure and Young’s modulus of drawn wire. Changes of metal structure in the longitudinal section of drawn wires were observed with an increasing degree of drawing. Fig. 2 shows optical microscopic images of the structures of the mother wire and the wires drawn with Rt = 36, 67, and 98%. For wire drawn with Rt = 36%, shown in Fig. 2(b), crystal grains were more elongated in the drawing direction than those in the mother wire because of strain, and the grains were smaller. When the wire was drawn to Rt = 67%, the crystal grains were further elongated in the drawing direction. They became almost acicular after drawing with Rt = 98%, forming a clear fibrous aggregate structure. In copper with a face-centered, cubic structure, two types of fibrous structure appear with the progress of drawing; one has two orientations along the <111> and <100> axes, and the other has a single orientation along either one of the axes3. Per Inakazu2, copper wires form a fibrous structure oriented along the <111> axis until Rt = 42-89%, when they then form a fibrous structure oriented along the <111> and <100> axes with further increasing Rt. Fig. 3 shows reverse-pole figures illustrating the formation of a fibrous structure for a copper wire drawn to Rt = 97.9% by Inakazu2 and the wire after subsequent annealing. Fig. 3(a) shows that a fibrous structure oriented along the <111> and <100> axes is formed. This structure becomes highly oriented along the <100> axis after annealing, as shown in Fig. 3(b). Therefore, it is predicted that the fibrous structure becomes oriented along the <100> axis after dynamic recrystallization. It has been reported that the formation of fibrous structure is closely related to the mechanical properties of drawn wires4. So, one can check metal structure and infer the existence of dynamic recrystallization from the Young’s modulus of the drawn wire, which is understood to be a unit of the area in square micrometers. In general, Young’s modulus shows no difference among drawn wires with greatly different values of

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Fig. 7. Distribution of crystal grain diameter

Fig. 8. Comparison of ratio of crystal orientations to cross-sectional area.

Rt. Kraft5) and Wright6), however, reported that <111> axis Young’s modulus has three times more than that of <100> axis. Fig. 4 shows the result of measuring Young’s modulus for the mother wire and the wires drawn with Rt up to 98% by using a nanoindenter. Young’s modulus remained almost constant, even after drawing with Rt = 98%. This result indicates that no dynamic recrystallization occurred in the wires drawn under the experimental conditions for the values of Rt investigated. One reason why no dynamic recrystallization occurs during experimental drawing is considered to be the very low drawing speed as compared with that of industrially drawn wire. This low drawing speed may have suppressed the generation of drawing heat, which is considered to be the most significant factor in dynamic recrystallization. Moreover, in operational drawing using a continuous

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Fig. 11. Relationship between Rt and Young’s modulus (operational drawing).

drawing machine, a single wire can be continuously drawn with multiple passes and simultaneously drawn at multiple positions, and drawing heat can be effectively transmitted to the next die. In the experimental drawing, however, the die was exchanged after each pass and drawing heat was not retained, which caused a difference in the effect of heat generated on the wires. Drawn wire in plant. The occurrence of dynamic recrystallization was confirmed for wires obtained by operational drawing. The metal structure in the cross section of the drawn wires by SEM was observed to determine the diameter of crystal grains. Fig. 5 shows images of the metal structures of the wires drawn with Rt = 99.47, 99.84, 99.96, and 99.99%. In Fig. 5, the structure is highly dense for the wire with Rt = 99.47%, and no dynamic recrystallization is observed. For the wire with Rt = 99.84%, however, some crystal grains are enlarged. Further increasing Rt to 99.96 and 99.99%, dynamic recrystallization progresses and the number of recrystallized grains per cross-sectional area and their diameter increases. To demonstrate the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization for the above drawn wires, the crystal orientation of the drawn wires was measured by EBSD. Fig. 6 shows maps in which the crystal orientation is visualized. Focusing on the <111> and <100> orientations only, the crystal orientations within the range of 0–10o were mapped. In Fig. 6, the blue, red and white regions represent the <111> orientation, the <100> orientation, and random orientations other than along the two orientations, respectively. As compared with Figs. 5 and 6, the orientations of the recrystallized grains shown in Figs. 5(b)-(d) are judged to be along the <100> orientation. Regarding the distribution of orientations in the entire cross section, the following distribution is observed for all samples: <100> oriented crystal grains are distributed at the center of the wire, <111> oriented crystal grains are distributed slightly outside the center, and <100> oriented crystal grains and those with random orientations are distributed further outside the center. <111> oriented crystal grains are also confirmed at the surface of the wire. Fig. 7 shows the distribution of crystal grain size for the cross-sectional area of the samples shown in Fig. 6. Also, 60 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

Figs. 8 and 9 show the ratios of <111> and <100> orientations to cross-sectional area and the ratios when the summation of the two orientations is assumed to be 1, respectively. In Fig. 7, crystal grains with diameters of approximately 2 μm or smaller are predominant in the cross-sectional area of all the samples. In general, the diameter of crystal grains decreases with the progress of drawing; however, for Rt of 99.84% or higher, some of the <111> oriented crystal grains change to <100> oriented crystal grains, and the diameter of the dynamically recrystallized grains gradually increases as drawing progresses. Crystal grains with diameters larger than 20 μm are observed for Rt = 99.99%. As shown in Fig. 8, the wire drawn at Rt = 99.47% has a conspicuous amount of <111> orientation. Also, the wire has a fairly amount of <100> orientation. It seems that the wire drawn at Rt = 99.47% has the structure of only <111> and <100> orientations. As for the wire drawn at Rt = 99.84%, in which dynamic recrystallization were confirmed, the ratio of two orientations to the cross-sectional area of the drawn wire decreases to extremely low level. It is thought that the conversion of the crystal orientation is caused by the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization, and that as a consequence, random orientations increase. As for the sample wires, which were drawn at bigger Rt than 99.84%, there was a <100> orientation increase in proportional with Rt. There is a remarkable progression of dynamic recrystallization with the decrease of wire diameter. This means that the wires drawn at Rt = 99.99% have more <100> orientation. Looking at the ratios of the two orientations shown in Fig. 9, the formation of <100> orientation becomes conspicuous in the wire drawn at an Rt bigger than 99.47%, where no dynamic recrystallization occurs. As a result, the phenomenon agrees with the report written by Inakazu2. The relationship between the metal structure and Young’s modulus was also examined. Fig. 6 shows that the entire structure changes nonuniformly during drawing because of the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization. Young’s modulus was measured at both near the central part and at the surface of the wire. Figs. 10 and 11 show the measurement points and results of Young’s modulus, respectively. The Young’s modulus of the drawn wires maintains a value

nificant reason why dynamic recrystallization occurs. However, the increase of the heat due to deformation resistance during rapid drawing is considered to be one reason behind dynamic recrystallization because recrystallized grains are distributed at center and nearer center than at the surface of the wire. This distribution is probably observed because some recrystallized grains bind to other recrystallized grains and aggregate during the dynamic recrystallization of a metal. Therefore, future research will focus on these possibilities and clarify the factors promoting dynamic recrystallization.

References Conclusions The formation of the metal structure of copper wires after drawing and the change in their mechanical properties was examined and the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization was discussed, leading to the following results. • Dynamic recrystallization occurs in tough pitch copper wires drawn by industrial operation up to Rt = 99.84% or higher. • The fibrous structure became a conspicuous amount of <100> orientation in the wire in which dynamic recrystallization occurred because of the change in the crystal orientation. • There is a correlation between the crystal orientation and Young’s modulus, and the measurement of Young’s modulus in a small region of drawn wires is effective for confirming the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization. • It is possible to continuously draw copper wires with Rt = 99.99% or higher without carrying out intermediate annealing owing to the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization. This study successfully determined the drawing conditions under which dynamic recrystallization occurs and the time at which it occurs. Conventionally, friction heat generated between a die and a wire has been considered as the most sig-

1. H. Sano: Materials for Machines, 1983, p. 58, in Japanese. 2. N. Inakazu, Y. Kaneno, Y. Takemoto, E. Suzuki and M. Fukagaya, J. of Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity, Vol. 34, May 1993, p. 509 (in Japanese). 3. N. Inakazu and H. Kawakami, Drawing, 1990, p. 75 (in Japanese). 4. N. Inakazu, Y. Kaneno, Y. Takemoto, E. Suzuki and M. Fukagaya, J. of Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity, Vol. 34, May 1993, p. 512 (in Japanese). 5. F.F. Kraft, U. Chakkingal, G. Baker and R.N. Wright, of Materials Processing Technology, 60, 1996, p. 171. 6. R.N. Wright: Wire Journal International, April 1997, pp. 70-73. ■

Kazunari Yoshida is a professor of precision mechanics at the school of engineering at Tokai University, Japan. He researches wiredrawing, extrusion, and forging processes and has served as a member of the steering committee for Japanese Wire Drawing. He holds a Ph.D. degree in engineering. He authored a prize-winning paper for the Takemoto Katsuoka Yoshida Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity in 1984 and won medal awards from WAI for the best paper in the nonferrous division in Naoyuki Katsuoka is a graduate student at Tokai 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2004, and in the general division in University. This paper was presented at WAI’s 80th 2008 and 2009. Yasutoshi Takemoto is a member of the Annual Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, May precision mechanics department at Tokai University. 2010.

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of approximately 110 GPa until Rt = 99.5% and increases to 140 GPa at the center of the wire after drawing with Rt = 99.84%, at which the percentage of <100> oriented crystal grains is low. However, Young’s modulus, both near the center and at the surface, sharply decreases after drawing with Rt greater than 99.96%. The Young’s modulus of the wire obtained after drawing with Rt = 99.99% is equivalent to that after drawing with Rt = 99.96%. A high percentage of <100> oriented crystal grains is a factor behind this decrease in Young’s modulus, and it is possible to predict the occurrence of dynamic recrystallization by measuring Young’s modulus.

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PRODUCTS & MEDIA PROD DUCTS Cable reel provides accurate length measurement, saves on inventory U.S.-based Cerro Wire LLC, a manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable, recently introduced True Sequential Footage™ (TSF), a sequentially printed cable reel that it said not only provides accurate wire length with each cut, but also makes it possible to carry less cable inventory. A press release said that TSF uses a footage mark to document remaining wire, beginning with zero at the bottom of the reel and ending with the finished length at the top. The accurate footage mark, it said, allows for quick identification of the re-order point, guaranteeing the full purchased wire length and reducing random lengths and better controlling end-of-reel scrap. “Wire normally lost on each cut made with less accurate cutting systems (3 to 8 percent) is saved when True Sequential Footage’s precision footage marking system is used,” it said. TSF uses Doppler lasers to ensure precision that is far more accurate than a mechanical counter, the release said, adding that the non-contact capabilities allow for zero slip and zero wear compared to a contact counter during the cutting process. Rigorous accuracy tests show that Cerro Wire’s measurement system produces an accuracy of better than plus or minus 1%, it said. Cerro Wire Electrical Distribution President Rick McDonald said that TSF addresses a problem “that plagues every electrical distributor – the need to carry more inventory to cover wire cutting inconsistencies.” Contact: Dale Crawford, Cerro Wire LLC, tel. 256-773-2522, dcrawford@cerrowire.com, www.cerrowire.com.

Environmentally friendly distribution cable represents a Korean first LS Cable reports that it has become the first company in Korea and the second in the world to successfully develop a 22.9K distribution cable using environment-friendly non-crosslink polypropylene as the insulator. A press release observed that traditional manufacturing of distribution cables cross-links polyethylene to use it as an insulating material. “In this process, methane, the representative greenhouse gas, is generated. However, the non-cross link cable, developed by LS Cable, adopted non-cross link polypropylene as the insulator, thereby 62 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

preventing the emission of greenhouse gases,” it said. “The greatest advantage of this product is that, since the insulator does not go through the cross-linking process, which is chemical deformation, the insulator can be recycled after the useful life of the cable ends.” The release said that LS Cable raised the continuous operating temperature from 90°C to 110°C, thereby increasing the power transmission capacity of cables by 35%, and successfully making polypropylene more flexible.” The result, it said, is lighter and more compact cables, noting that LS Cable “has developed various environment-friendly products, such as the indoor environment-friendly lead-free cable called ZeLos, a halogen-free, flame-resistant cable (HFCO), a halogen-free insulated cables (HFIX) and a gas-insulated transmission line, taking the lead in invigorating the green business.” Contact: LS Cable, www.lscable.com.

Latest cable technology represents advance for high data-rate apps U.S.-based W. L. Gore & Associates has introduced what it describes as “the next generation in cable technology for high data-rate applications.” A press release said that the technology consists of a new differential cable design with lower SCD21 (differential-to-common-mode conversion) and a very high level of signal fidelity, that was engineered for InfiniBand® and other high data-rate applications. It said that the technolo-

gy has yielded values for SCD21 (a differential s-parameter matrix element that represents the unwanted conversion between differential mode and common mode in a transmission line) that are typically below -40 dB and consistently well below -25 dB across a 20 GHz bandwidth. The release said that the cables are available in smaller gauge sizes (AWG24 to AWG32). “Gore’s low SCD21 technology allows for very precise cancellation of signals of equal amplitude and differential polarity, with very little phase difference between the differential legs,” it said. “Using proprietary materials for the cable jacket and dielectric has enabled Gore to engineer the smallest, most

Tension controller is very compact French-based REDEX ANDANTEX reports that the Xblock, the latest addition to MEROBEL digital controller range, is both extremely compact as well as much less demanding in terms of wiring requirements. A press release said that the X-block has been designed for multi-spindle wire and cable payoff applications, whether using open-loop or closedloop tension control systems. The X-block, it said, has been designed to meet the demand for easy wiring, easy start-up, and to answer the need of compactness for cabinet backplane installation. These criteria, it noted, are the most essential features for the integrators designing multiple wire and cable payoff equipments. The X-block’s narrow profile and rear-panel DIN rail mounting clip allow up to six units to be installed sideby-side in a width of 300 mm, the release said. The connectors are located on the front panel for easy access to the units installed on the cabinet backplane when cabling, it added. “To make it short, using MEROBEL X-block simply eliminates the need of external wirings linked up to all the usual components of tension control systems between the sensor and the actuator.” Contact: in Europe, REDEX ANDANTEX, www.redex.fr; in the U.S., Andantex USA, info@andantex.com

5110, a natural paste lubricant for rod breakdown of steel, aluminum, copper, bronze or coated materials, an anneable formulation that is clean running and offers exceptional life; and ADDVANCE 6120HV, formulated specifically to draw stainless steel and nickel alloy wires without prelubes or messy oils, able to be cleaned off using only water yet offering outstanding corrosion inhibition on steel wires, in a botanical formulation that is clean, safe and friendly to operators and the environment. Contact: Metalloid Corporation, tel. 800-686-3201, www.metalloidcorp.com.

Rotary system can strip and twist The Eraser Company, Inc., has introduced a twin-blade rotary wire stripper and twister, model C200, that it said can process insulations such as Teflon, P.T.F.E., PVC, nylon, rubber, KEL-F and more from solid and stranded wires. A press release from the U.S.-based company said that the stripping head incorporates a pair of accurately adjustable tungsten carbide stripping blades. The blades are

Lubricant line is ‘green’ solution for wiredrawing technology needs U.S.-based Metalloid Corporation reports that it can provide the wiredrawing industry with environmentally friendly practical alternatives to conventional petroleumbased wire drying lubricants. A press release said that its ADDVANCE™ line of lubricants is formulated with natural, American-made renewable resources that eliminate chlorine, oil and other hazardous ingredients while providing the ultimate in lubricity, cleanliness and biodegradability. “Metalloid’s wiredrawing lubricants are formulated with a focus on your work, your people and your environment,” it said. Two of its “green” products include: ADDVANCE MD

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easily adjusted and remain on center. By reversing the belt, the unit may be operated with either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, it said, adding that the slug may be left on the wire and removed later when terminated. It noted that wire guides are not included and must be purchased separately. Contact: The Eraser Company, Inc., tel. 315-4543237, www.eraser.com.

Benchtop wire stripper is easy to set The North American business of Swiss-based Schleuniger notes that its UniStrip 2300 Programmable stripping machine stands out for its precision mechanics and accuracy as well as for being the only machine in its class that is fully programmable. A press release said that the system does not require any mechanical adjustments to process different wire sizes. Using the color touchscreen interface, the user selects the desired wire size from the pre-programmed library and all parameters (cutting diameter, clamping pressure, blade wayback, etc.) are automatically set, it said, citing how it works as follows. After calling up the desired wire size, the operator inserts the wire into the machine to initiate the stripping cycle. The sensitivity of the trigger sensor is automatically set according to the selected wire size, allowing very fine wires to be processed without requiring the optional foot pedal. Because of its short cycle time (0.35 sec), the UniStrip 2300 is suitable for high-volume production while its programmability and instant changeover make it invaluable for low volume, high mix requirements, it said. Contact: Schleuniger, tel. 603-668-8117, sales@schleuniger.com.

Military cable assemblies are custom made, offer many options U.S.-based JEM Electronics, Inc. reports that it supplies military cable assemblies that can incorporate ruggedized and standard fiber optics, 6 to 36 Ga wire, and coaxial cabling with a wide variety of connectors from leading vendors, all built to MIL specifications. A press release said that all finished cable assemblies and wiring harnesses are 100% tested for continuity, resistance and mechanical integrity, and that the shielded cables are tested for hi-pot. The company incorporates connectors from companies such as Amphenol, Cannon, Glenair, Souriau, Tyco, and other leading suppliers to produce custom cable assemblies for electronic applications

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such as communications equipment, encryption systems, control panels, and antenna systems. The company notes that it is ITAR registered (cage code 3DTF7) and ISO 9001-2008 qualified, and that its military cable assemblies are priced according to construction and quantity. Literature and price quotations are available upon request. Contact: JEM Electronics, Inc., tel. 508-520-3105, www.jemelectronics.com.

Multi-layer, metal-clad products are cost-effective, excel for harsh places U.S.-based Anomet Products reports that it is offering a range of custom-engineered, multi-layer precious metal clad products that combine the characteristics of different materials to perform in extreme environments. The precious metalclad products are metallurgically bonded in up to three layers to combine properties such as high conductivity with corrosion resistance or high strength with corrosion resistance and lighter weight, a press release said. Offering functionally equivalent to solid products, these clad products feature a smooth, consistent surface finish, with greater ductility and formability than electroplated products, it said. The products are available as wire and rod from 0.002 in. to 0.125 in. O.D. and as ribbon to 1 in. W, with 2% or more cladding thickness. The line of products can include platinum, gold, palladium, or silver clad to core materials such as stainless steel, copper, Kovar速, niobium, nickeliron, molybdenum, tantalum and titanium, offering up to 90% in potential savings over some of the solid precious metals, it said. Applications, it noted, can include battery technology, fuel cell sensors, aerospace, electronic and medical devices, and connectors. Product samples are available. Contact: Anomet Products, Inc., tel. 508-842-3069, www.anometproducts.com.

White Paper explains the essence of Europe’s ‘REACH’ requirements U.S.-based C&M Corporation, a vertically integrated manufacturer of bulk cable, coil cords, and cable assemblies, has produced a white paper, “Understanding REACH,” that provides practical information about the European directive. “The REACH initiatives (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of chemical substances) are having an impact on manufacturers throughout the world, to include the wire and cable industry,” a press release said. “Yet not everyone is clear on exactly what these initiatives involve, how they will continue to evolve, or what they mean to the manufacturing community in general.”

This latest white paper from C&M is designed to provide answers to some of the basic questions associated with REACH. “Personnel from all departments, who may have an interest but who may not be exposed to REACH on a daily basis, should be able to gain an understanding of the regulation through the information contained in the white paper,” the release said. The paper can be downloaded from the company website or by requesting a copy from sales@cmcorporation.com. Contact: C&M Corporation, tel. 860-774-4812, www.cmcorporation.com.

Web site further improved for access to testing and measuring technology U.S.-based DCM Cable Testing Solutions has redesigned and enhanced its website, enabling improved access to product and support information. The new site, a press release said, provides easy navigation to the major product offerings, including LAN cable, telecom cable, coaxial cable and special cable testing solutions. DCM, whose primary customers consist of cable producers

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FOA offering reference guide for outside plant fiber optics The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA) has published a new textbook on outside plant fiber optics. The FOA Reference Guide to Outside Plant Fiber Optics is designed to be used for training outside plant fiber optic technicians, studying for the new FOA outside plant certification and as a reference guide for anyone interested in outside plant fiber optics, a press release said. Outside plant (OSP) fiber optics covers a giant topic, including applications like telephone and wireless backhaul, CATV, municipal networks, utility “smart grid” and any network-installed outside buildings, it said. The book

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covers all types of OSP installations, including underground, buried, aerial and submarine along with the specialized components, installation techniques and testing requirements for these applications, it said. The new FOA textbook is the third in a series of printed reference guides from the FOA covering basic fiber optics, premises cabling (fiber, copper and wireless) and now outside plant fiber optic cabling. It serves as a basic reference for fiber optics and a study guide for FOA certifications. The book (ISBN No. 1450559670) can be bought at FOA eStore or Amazon.com, and will eventually be available on the Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle electronic book reader, it said. Contact: The Fiber Optic Association, Inc., www.thefoa.org. ■

WIRE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS seeking positions are entitled to free “Position Wanted” classified ads. Limit: one ad per issue, three ads per year. This benefit is not transferable to nonmembers or to companies. 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. BLIND BOX INFO: Responses to Blind Box ads should be addressed to: Wire Journal International, Box number (as it

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WIRE & CABLE PROCESS ENGINEER. T & T Marketing Inc. seeks a skilled process engineer to assist our customers in optimizing their extrusion conditions in the use of the compounds we supply. The ideal candidate would have 20 years experience processing polyolefins and PVC. Other duties include process support to compound

appears in print or on-line), P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578 USA. PAYMENT POLICY: All ads must be pre-paid. 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.

manufacturing, quality assurance support, HSE support, material inspection and testing. Respond to Paul Lorigan at plorigan@ttmarketinginc.com EQUIPMENT EXPERT NEEDED. A Wire & Cable machine manufacturer located in Greensboro, North Carolina, seeks a qualified and ambitious individual to perform commissioning, maintenance and repairs of rotating equipment

with limited or no supervision in a highly professional manner. Responsibilities will include the commissioning,maintenance and repair of rotating machinery. This position requires weekly travel. The candidate will be familiar with SSD-Parker AC/DC drives, Allen-Bradley products and will have a strong troubleshooting aptitude. Candidates will need to possess good mechanical and hydraulic

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

More than 1,200 second-hand machines in stock Reconditioned 6 block double capstan drawing machine

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FOR SALE 1 - HALL 500’ Vertical Accumulator, 1997 3 - NEB 48-Carrier CB-1 Cable Braiders 7 - WARDWELL 12-Carrier Braiders 10 - NEB #2 Braiders, 12-C, 16-C 1 - WMCA 37-Wire 16” Planetary Cabler Lines 2 - NEB Model C62-2 12-Wire 8” Vertical Planetary Cablers, 1987 1 - DAVIS STANDARD 3.5” 24:1 L/D Extruder, Model 350HII, 75HP Motor; Temp Panel 1 - DAVIS STANDARD 2.5” 24:1 L/D Nylon Extruder, Model 250SII, 40HP DC Motor; Temp Panel 1 - D/S 2.5” 24:1 L/D Hi-Temp Extrusion Line 1 - D/S 2” 30:1 L/D Hi-Temp Extrusion Line

1 - ENTWISTLE 1.5” 24:1 L/D HiTemp Extruder, Model EC150024 5 - DAVIS STANDARD Dual Reel Take-ups, 36” (1), 30” (4) 1 - DAVIS ELECTRIC Model TAP30 Parallel Axis Dual Take-up 1 - CLIPPER Model SP16 Dual Spooler 1 - AFA 72” Roll-Thru Take-up, Model TU62-460 2 - WATSON/AFA 84” Rewind Lines, 6,600lb cap. 1 - TEC Model 24STC Hi-Speed Twisters, rated 1300rpm w/2-Wire Payoff 1 - TEC Model DTC630 D.T. Twister 1 - ARTOS CS600 Wire Processing Machine w/Tinning Unit

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aptitude. Knowledge of the Siemens product range will be a plus. Candidates will need to exhibit strong teamwork, verbal, and written skills. Excellence in customer service remains the backbone of our company. Please, submit resume and cover letter detailing experience with salary requirements. Only emails with cover letters and resumes will be consider. Reply to: open.position@gaudergroup.com.

long order for big cables. DS Hai services wire manufacturers in the United States as well as Internationally. We also provide very competitive recutting services. We are looking for sales agents both domestic and international to assist in our growth. Attractive commissions. Please contact Simon at tel. 860 574-4771 or tel. 860-884-1270, or by e-mail at Simon@dshaidies.com.

DISTRIBUTORS/AGENTS

DISTRIBUTORS & AGENTS. Sanxin Wire Die, Inc. seeks U.S. Distributors and Agents for its full range of Diamond Wire Drawing Dies. Complete range of very high quality PCD dies, Natural Diamond and Monodie dies and an exclusive range of very exciting Nano Dies for the Cable Industry that practically sell themselves. Full Factory Service is available. Strong Sanxin support for all sales. Attractive margins and commissions. Please phone Doug

S A L E S AG E N T S WA N T E D . DS Hai, LLC is a new and growing diamond die maker with locations in the United States and Korea. We can supply high quality Diamond and PCD dies at very competitive prices. A few of our specialities are dies for high performance bunching (silver/nickel etc.), dies for hard drawing material, and dies that combine Carbide coating with PCD which can be very efficient on a

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.

Thornton on 434-906-2340 or e-mail admin@sanxinamerica.com.

POSITION WANTED A CHEMICAL PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGIST with a Master’s degree in experimental science and with experience in lubricant sales in the W&C market in Mexico, Central and South America desires a full time position with an international company. For additional information, please send an e-mail to Antonio Ayala Jr. at antonioayalas@gmail.com.

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

WANTED TO PURCHASE – KINREI BUNCHERS AND CABLERS Kinrei of America wishes to purchase used Kinrei Bunchers and Cablers in good condition. We will quickly provide a quotation on any of our equipment and we feel we can offer the best pricing in the industry. Please feel free to contact Mitch Jacobsen at mjacobsen@kinreiusa.com or 973Ͳ 494Ͳ6143. 68 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

DIES SANCLIFF SHAPED WIRE DIES. All sizes and shapes R2 to R12. Highest Quality, Shortest Lead Times, Lowest Cost and Superior Customer Service. 60+ years of quality products and service to the wire industry. Contact Bill Drumm at 1-800-332-0747, or E-Mail at sales@sancliff.com. 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. 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. 904388-3654.

PURGING COMPOUNDS AMERICA’S OLDEST SUPPLIER. Since 1948, we’ve supplied millions of pounds so we know a little bit about JIT deliveries an 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: alphas@aol.com, www.alplastic.com

MACHINERY MACHINERY FOR DIES. Used Ultrasonic And Wire Recut/Polisher machines for sale, Good condition and attractive prices! New machines are also available. Please Contact Simon (860) 574-4771 or (860) 884-1270, Simon@dshaidies.co WWW.URBANOASSOCIATES. COM. For New (Hakusan Heat Pressure Welders, Ferrous & Non-ferrous; Marldon Rolling Ring Traverses) and Used Wire & Cable Equipment. Available (Cleaned, painted & checked operational) Buttwelders: Micro Models E1S, J4S, J5S, J6S, THD, J45C, GP-0 and AD-5. Coldwelders: Koldweld Models KBM-5 & KBM-9. Babcock Models CBW-2, CBW-10 & CBW-20. Printers: Gillies Models GS500 & GS100HD. Roll Pointers: Morgan Models #250 and Hand Operated. Inquire on other used equipment. Please contact by telephone at 727-863-4700 or by e-mail at urbassoc@verizon.net.

MACHINERY WANTED MACHINERY WANTED. Dytron Corporation is looking for a straightening and cutting machine for small diameter wire. Down to at least .010" and maybe .005. Fax information to 1-586296-6771 or please send an email to sales@dytroncorp.com.

MEDIA FERROUS WIRE HANDBOOK. The most recent in a series of handbooks published by WAI, this comprehensive hard-cover book is a new, definitive industry resource for ferrous wire written by members of the Association and edited by former WAI President Robert M. Shemenski. List Price is $235, $195 for WAI members. COLORING OF PLASTICS: FUNDAMENTALS. Edited by Robert A. Charvat, 2004, 402 pages, bound and indexed. This latest edition offers an updated introduction to color as a science. It describes the basic families of

colorants, along with their properties, and examines how statistical analysis can improve the consistency of colored polymer production runs as well as the colorants used to match the color. It is intended to give polymer and colorant manufacturers, plastics compounders, and coating and synthetic fiber industries a greater appreciation of the complex technological issues. List Price: $125.00, WAI Member Price: $105. ELECTRICAL WIRE HANDBOOK SET. Focusing on the special needs of the insulated wire and cable industry, these books examine materials, equipment, and products. They include sections on electrical conductors, insulating materials, extrusion equipment, power transmission, building wire, flexible cords and cables, control and signal cables, communication cables, magnet wire, heater wire, and other applications. The original version remains available while the revised Electrical Wire Handbook is divided into three separate handbooks: Part 1 Wire and Cable Production Materials, Part 2 - Wire and Cable Production Processes, and Part 3 - Types of Cables. While the updated handbook includes the latest information available, this new format allows for more frequent future updates when necessary. Parts 1 and 2 are now available, but the original handbook will still be available until Part 3 is published separately. The intent of these handbooks is to provide basic but meaningful information to those people working in the wire and cable industry-especially those who are new to the field. Produced by the WAI’s Electrical Management Committee, these books are intended to serve as a valuable reference tool for members of the industry to help keep up with today’s rapidly changing technology. Price $99, $59 for WAI members, plus shipping. To purchase, go to wirenet.org and click on The WAI Bookstore. ■

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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 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.

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

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American Bare Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

George Evans Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Anbao Wire & Mesh Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

T Fukase & Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Bongard Trading GmbH & Co KG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

W Gillies Technologies LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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

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

Cable Consultants Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Huestis Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 65

Carris Reels Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Keir Manufacturing Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Commission Brokers Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Kinrei of America LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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Koswire Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Lamnea Bruk AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Paramount Die Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Pittsfield Plastics Eng Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Pressure Welding Machines Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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Queins & Co GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

sure that it gets in the March WJI preshow issue.

SAMP USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 SIKORA AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE Sjogren Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Talladega Machinery & Supply Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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Teknor Apex Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 19 Tubular Products Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Unience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 3 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Woodburn Diamond Die Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Wyrepak Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Zumbach Electronics Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 4

WIRE ASSOCIATION INT’L ADS Interwire 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-22 Global Continuous Casting Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 WAI Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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U.K., France, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Denmark & Scandinavia Jennie Franks David Franks & Co. 63 St. Andrew’s Road Cambridge CB4 1DH, England Tel/fax: 44-1223-360472 franksco@btopenworld.com

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SALES OFFICES ASIA/WAI INDIA OFFICE Germany, Austria, & Switzerland Dagmar Melcher Media Service International P.O. Box 103 D-82402 Seeshaupt Germany Tel: 49-8801-914682 Fax: 49-8801-914683 dmelcher@t-online.de

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