Interwire showcases the latest products, technologies, and research. Join us in Atlanta this May.
Interwire showcases the latest products, technologies, and research. Join us in Atlanta this May.
- Eric Bieberich
- Eric Bieberich
2025 WAI President
2025 WAI President
THE FUTURE MAKING
& technology
Rapid technological growth has altered today’s wire and cable manufacturing landscape. AI, machine learning, and other wire-making advances call for new measures of understanding. Visit INTERWIRE 25 to explore proven pathways to success in this era of global change.
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wire Mexico 2025 a success
Organizers of the 2nd staging of wire Mexico 2025 and the premiere of Tube Mexico—held Feb. 11-13 as part of the established Mexican trade fair Expo Manufactura at the CINTERMEX Centro Internacional de Negocios in Monterrey—deemed the results a resounding success.
A total of 168 exhibitors from 20 countries showcased their innovations on 1,815 sq m of exhibit space at wire & Tube Mexico. Exhibitor participation at wire Mexico marks an increase of 57% compared to 2024. wire & Tube Mexico are satellite events of Messe Düsseldorf’s wire, Tube & Flow Technologies trade fair portfolio. Expo Manufactura, the International Trade Fair for Manufacturing Technology, Automation and Robotics, has been held annually in Mexico since 1996 and is managed by the international organizer Informa Markets. Together, the three trade fairs attracted 13,652 visitors from Mexico, other Latin American countries, the U.S. and Canada.
“wire & Tube Mexico provided an important business platform for the Latin American wire, cable, tube and pipe sectors,” said Thomas Mitchell, president of Messe Düsseldorf North America, organizer of wire & Tube Mexico 2025. He observed that Mexico is becoming increasingly important and is a key growth market for these industries. Further, increasing investment in Mexican infrastructure is driving national demand there as well as in
the neighboring countries of Central and South America. “More companies are discovering Mexico as an attractive market.”
A total of 120 exhibitors participated at wire Mexico 2025, while Tube Mexico had 48 exhibitors. The exhibits were supported by daily technical stage presentations and networking events. Special features at the trade fairs were the country pavilions from Germany, Italy, Austria, France and Brazil as well as a group stand of the International Wire and Machinery Association (IWMA), reflecting the global spectrum of the wire and tube sector and underlining the growing international importance of wire & Tube Mexico 2025.
Attendees and exhibitors were excited to connect, learn from one another and work together to solve problems. Exhibitors were particularly pleased with the quality of interactions and the genuine interest shown by attendees. Many emphasized how the event served as a catalyst for meaningful discussions and valuable partnership opportunities. “Mexico is a great growth market for Reelex,” said Reelex Vice President Sales & Services David Troy. “To participate here in the show and meet customers is an incredible opportunity. We saw multiple tiers of customers. The support here at the event is the best I have ever seen.” n
Discussions on the show floor of wire Mexico.
Reported attendance was up 57% from the 2023 event.
Preview: wire Eurasia
On May 24-17, 2023, wire and Tube Eurasia was held for the first time, with 210 exhibitors on 8,000 sq m at its joint trade fair appearance with two established Turkish trade fairs put on by the Tüyap Fair Organization Group— Wire TECH Istanbul, Tube & Steel Istanbul—at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkey. The four-day event was considered a success by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, and now it will return April 9-12, 2025.
In 2025, the Tüyap Fair Organization Group and Messe Düsseldorf report that they have strengthened their collaboration. The fairs, formerly known as the Tube & Steel Istanbul Fair and the WireTech Istanbul Fair in 2019 and 2023, have been renamed the wire Eurasia Fair and the Tube Eurasia Fair in 2025, respectively. The fairs, which brought together 320 exhibiters and more than 10,000 attendees in 2023, seek to become a broader sales and marketing platform in 2025, connecting with more than 15,000 industry professionals from around 400 companies. Attendees are expected from all over the world, mainly from European nations, as a result of the synergy established by the collaboration of two major fair companies.
to gather industry knowledge, learn about the latest trends, and gain valuable insights.
The 2025 staging of wire Eurasia will address the following product groups: wire manufacturing and finishing machinery; cable manufacturing machinery; fastener manufacturing machinery; spring manufacturing machinery; second-hand machinery; process technology tools; fiber optics; coil winding; mesh welding; auxiliary process technology materials; materials, special wires and cables; measuring and control technology; test engineering; and a series of specialist areas (e.g. plant engineering and construction, logistics, technology, safety technology, environmental protection, consulting & services, etc.)
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Executive Director Bernd Jablonowski said that the experience with the Tüyap Fair Organization Group was good, resulting in a very successful premiere at wire and Tube Eurasia. He described the event as having “a positively charged atmosphere in the exhibition halls right from the start, that makes you want more.” He said that the activity over the four days showed that Turkey is a supra-regional hub for the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries. “Our aim is to take this success one step further in 2025. We really believe in Turkey, particularly in its potential in the construction and energy industries. We are delighted to collaborate with an expert partner such as Tüyap Fair Organization Group to maximize this potential.”
wire Eurasia 2025 will offer a valuable platform to reconnect with existing contacts in an informal setting and meet current suppliers, providers, or partners to review ongoing business relationships and engage in productive discussions. Attendees can benefit from talks and presentations
wire Eurasia and Tube Eurasia will be held in halls one through eight, and there will be multiple international pavilions. The location of the venue, the prestigious Tüyap Istanbul Fair and Congress Center, highlights Istanbul’s strategic importance as a bridge between Europe and Asia. The fair, held biennially, attracts visitors and exhibitors from various countries and regions.
wire Eurasia and its sister show have widespread support from the following associations: IWMA (International Wire and Machinery Association Ltd.), IWCEA (International Wire and Cable Machine Exhibitors Association) and ACIMAF (Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturer Association).
Some of the exhibitors that will present their latest products and technologies to professional visitors include: Telcimaks Makina İthalat İhracat Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, Uygar Makina San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., Csm Metalurji İmalat Sanayi Ve Mühendislik Ltd. Şti., İntercab Kablo Sanayi Ve Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti., Mekosan Makına İnş. Elek. Elekt. Bıl. Kont. Ve Oto Sis. Kimyevi Mad. San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., Güneş Tel Çekme San. Ve Tic.A.Ş., Sümerli Tel Çekme Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Şirketi.
For more information on wire Eurasia go to the event website: www.wireeurasia.com. n
The opening of wire and Tube Eurasia in Turkey in 2023.
on page 49 WATCH KEYNOTE INTRO: interwire25.com/conference/interwireconference-program
INTERWIRE 2025: insights await
Interwire 2025 will be a very busy experience. It will be packed with industry-focused educational presentations, some at the WAI Theater; the show floor will host collective technology from well-known suppliers as well as dozens of firsttime exhibitors; the return to the Mercedes-Benz for the Opening Reception; and the co-location of the Global Continuous Casting Forum, all with the welcoming backdrop of the city of Atlanta.
For some attendees, the experience will start the day before the official start with the WAI’s iconic Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course. Fittingly, the last presentation on the last day will be about WAI’s new educational video series, which was created based on the Fundamentals’ concept. In between, there will be plenty to take in, from the focus on AI/Industry 4.0 to the WAI’s honoring some of the industry’s finest.
2023 Interwire attendees stream in to the show floor to see and talk to the exhibitors about their latest solutions.
Southwire President and CEO Rich Stinson accepts the inaugural WAI Champion Award from WAI President Kurt Breichaft.
Year after year, WAI’s day-long Fundamentals course has continued to provide the industry basics to attendees.
On Tuesday, May 13, Interwire 2025 starts with a Continental breakfast and two dynamic speakers. WAI President Eric Bieberich will welcome attendees and introduce Keynote Speaker: Prysmian Group North America CEO Andrea Pirondini. He will be followed with a presentation on the future of manufacturing by Willem Sundblad, CEO, Oden Technology. At 10 am, the conference sessions begin and the show floor opens. The exhibits—featuring the best in tech and services from some 350 exhibiting companies, including more than 30 new ones—will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm, and 10 am to 3 pm on Thursday. The WAI Theater on the show floor will open at 11 am, hosting seven presentations. The day concludes with the Opening Reception at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
On Wednesday, up to 50 attendees head to Southwire for WAI’s first-ever Advanced Extrusion Workshop. Bieberich will start the Annual Meeting and Awards presentations, followed by Keynote speaker/best-selling author Chris Tuff. Multiple presentations and panel discussions will be held at the WAI Theater, including the Mordica Lecture by Dr. Emmanuel De Moor, as well as Production Solutions.
On Thursday, the last day, the exhibits will be open and the WAI Theater will host four more presentations, including the last one (mentioned earlier) where John Markowski, WAI’s manager of education, will discuss how the Association’s Education Center and new training platform are transforming professional development in the wire and cable industry.
While all the above will be going on, the GCCF will present its own educational programs. There’s too much to present here—see preview on p. 49—in its entirety, but Organizing Committee Chair Chris Tucker, Encore Wire, and Past Chair Richard Baker, Cableforce Consulting Group, have assembled an impressive schedule. It includes a tour of the Aurubis Richmond, 38 presentations, an Opening Reception and an Awards Dinner.
Both WAI and the GCCF thank the generous sponsors that have made it possible to produce these events.
SUMMARY of Events
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Wire and cable making machinery is introduced, reviewed, and sold at Interwire. This biennial trade show—the largest of its kind in the Americas—features an ever-changing landscape of 350+ new or returning exhibiting companies that showcase the latest products, technologies, and services available in the world for the industry.
What’s next? Choose “Conference Registration” when you sign up for access to the keynote address, Interwire conference & technical sessions, all exhibits, production solutions demos, the Mordica Lecture, multiple presentations staged in the WAI Theater and the Welcome Reception at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Add WAI membership and save! If you purchase or recommend capital equipment and want to see the next generation of products, choose “Exhibits” when you register. You’ll also have access to production solutions demos, the Mordica Lecture and a series of presentation in the WAI Theater, including featured speaker/author Chris Tuff, the “Millennial Whisperer.”
Don’t miss anything. You’ll hear and see what manufacturers around the world are talking…and doing… about the next generation of wire and cable, with a focus on AI/Industry 4.0. The conference topics—valuable to all attendees—affect what you do and how you do it within the industry’s global marketplace.
AL & CU: VITAL TO BUILDING IT
WAI’s fourth staging of the Global Continuous Casting Forum will see experts from multiple regions share the latest industry developments for copper and aluminum production. These metals are essential for powering the country, as the global energy transition depends on them for grid infrastructure, solar panels and EVs, with demand bolstered by macroeconomic trends.
What’s next? Choose “Global Continuous Casting Forum” when you register and let the learning begin. The forum features a combined general session, more than three dozen presentations covering a wide range of technical matters, social events and access to all exhibits. You’ll have access to the full slate of presentations, market updates on copper, aluminum and scrap, two panel discussions (global market and sustainable operations) Plan ahead, and you could get to tour Aurubis Richmond, a new cutting-edge recycling smelter. There’s also the Opening Reception at Terminus 330, the Interwire Welcome Reception at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the GCCF Awards Dinner at Ventanas.
Don’t miss anything. At these sessions you’ll hear what industry veterans from some of the world’s leading OEMs and manufacturers have to say. What’s the latest advances in casting technologies, demands that come with new applications, process improvements and sustainability? What’s to come?
Shaping the future of wire making... together at Interwire & GCCF this May!
EVENT REGISTRATION: what’s the difference?
The Interwire and Global Continuous Casting Forum experience
ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION: Monday-Thursday, May 12-15
Includes access to: All events from pre-conference Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing Course*, conference, exhibits and exhibit floor programs, opening reception, and all therein.
Note: The Fundamentals course is offered one day prior to Interwire 2025 on May 12, 2025.
CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITS REGISTRATION: Tuesday-Thursday, May 13-15
Includes access to: Conference, exhibits and exhibit floor programs, technical sessions & online proceedings, production solutions, opening reception, and keynote.
GLOBAL CONTINUOUS CASTING FORUM: Monday-Thursday, May 12-15
Includes access to: Conference, exhibits and exhibit floor programs, technical sessions & online proceedings, production solutions, opening reception, and keynote.
OR NONFERROUS TRACK: Monday, May 12
Includes: Fundamentals program materials, exhibits and exhibit floor programs. To take part in all other Interwire activities, please purchase the “ALL ACCESS” registration option shown above.
Note: The Fundamentals course is offered one day prior to Interwire 2025 on May 12, 2025. Exhibits open May 13.
ADVANCED EXTRUSION WORKSHOP: Wednesday, May 14
Includes: Extrusion program materials, exhibits and exhibit floor programs. Hosted at Southwire’s Carrollton, GA campus and limited to 50 participants.
Note: Southwire reserves the right to refuse any individual on the attendee list to ensure the confidentiality of proprietary technologies and processes demonstrated during the workshop.
Tuesday-Thursday, May 13-15
Includes access to: Exhibits and exhibit floor programs.
OPENING RECEPTION: Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 - 8:30pm
The festivities take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
2019 GCCF attendees were busy, but still had time to mingle. The WAI Theater at the Interwire trade show packed ‘em.
NEW & Noteworthy
Interwire: highlights include extrusion 1st
More than two dozen presentations are presented in the Interwire preview. Here, two of the notable speakers and a new extrusion tech initiative are singled out.
Keynote Address. On Tuesday, May 13, at 9 am, Prysmian North America CEO Andrea Pirondini’s keynote address—Linking the Future: Tomorrow’s Wire Solutions—will explore the transformative changes that are shaping the wire and cable industry in the face of evolving demand. Having led the acquisition of Encore Wire and being a key player in the decision to acquire General Cable, he is well positioned to speak on industry matters. That includes why companies will need to pursue further innovation and embrace change to unlock the opportunities of a smarter, greener future.
Advanced extrusion course. On Wednesday, May 14, the WAI’s Advanced Extrusion Workshop will be hosted at Southwire’s plant in Carrollton. The three-hour, in-depth session will see industry veterans Richard Chamberlain, Hawkins Consulting, LLC, and David Skinner, vice president of operations, Joe Tools, Inc.—build on concepts taught in WAI’s Fundamentals course. Limited to 50 individuals, the group will later have VIP visits with select extrusion exhibitors on the show floor.
Keynote Address. Chris Tuff, a bestselling author and highly sought after keynote speaker, will share his insights and perspective on how companies can connect and inspire young talent of any generation. His presentation will explore the transformative changes shaping the wire and cable industry in the face of evolving demand. He will speak Wednesday, May 14, at 9:10 am, and at 2 pm in a Fireside Chat at the WAI Theater on the show floor.
Fundamentally speaking, you might want to be at the WAI’s iconic education course
It’s worth getting to Atlanta a day early to take part in WAI’s renowned Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course. A full slate of industry veterans will be ready to share their shop-floor know-how on Monday, May 12. Whether you are an industry newcomer or moving to new duties or could just use a refresher, this day-long program will explain the basics of wire and cable production, electrical and ferrous. See p. 74.
WAI to show new video-based training tool
On Feb. 10th, WAI launched its new online training platform: the WAI Education Center. Attendees at Interwire 2025 will have multiple opportunities to explore the new educational content and learn how it can benefit them individually or their company at large. Just visit WAI’s Resource Center & Member Lounge on the show floor to see the platform in action.
John Markowski, WAI’s manager of education, will be there to explain what has been done and what’s to come. Don’t miss his presentation on the last day.
WAI Theater: the Mordica Lecture, a Gen Z guru and lots more are on the schedule
The WAI Theater will once again return to the Interwire trade show floor, where it will host a total of 20 presentations. Those include seven on Tuesday, six on Wednesday—including a second session by featured speaker Chris Tuff, the Mordica Lecture by Dr. Emmanuel De Moor and Production Solutions (three parts)—and four on Thursday. Popcorn is included. Topics and presenter bios can be seen online at www.interwire25.com.
RECEPTION
The setting? Why, it’s a Mercedes-Benz
The location for WAI’s Opening Reception on Tuesday, May 13, will be quite familiar to Interwire attendees. Located near the Georgia World Congress Center, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is notable for many reasons. It has some 4,000 miles of fiber-optic cables and 1,800+ wireless access points for Wi-Fi access. The fixed roof, which has 85,000 bolts, can open/close in eight minutes. Artwork from 55 artists is displayed throughout the stadium. Indeed, it will be ... a Mercedes experience. Sponsored by Southwire
GCCF plant tour: Aurubis Richmond
The newly built Aurubis Richmond LLC operation in Augusta, Georgia, will host a tour for GCCF attendees on Monday, May 12.
The tour will depart from the Georgia World Congress Center at 8 am and return at 3:30 pm. The $800 million hydrometallurgical facility can process up to 180,000 tons of complex recycling materials annually, including circuit boards, copper cables and other metal-containing products without the need for a traditional smelter. The tour is limited to 100 people, so early registration ($50) is recommended.
GCCF program: it’s utterly packed!
The GCCF starts on Tuesday, May 13, at 8:00 am with a Continental breakfast and a welcome from GCCF Chairman Chris Tucker, Encore Wire.
Then, at 8:10 am, it’s time to tackle a wide range of technical matters. Advances in Casting Technology has seven sessions, followed that afternoon by Global Cu/Al/Scrap Markets, which has five sessions. The next day, the morning features nine Copper & Aluminum Technical sessions, followed by eight Lubrication, Testing, Automation & Safety sessions. And Thursday, the final day, has eight Sustainable Operations sessions and a panel discussion.
The presenters are a blend of industry veterans from both manufacturing as well as OEMs and suppliers that are leaders in their fields. Skimming the list of scheduled presentations reinforces the idea that, this event, held every four years, is loaded with casting know-how. Which leads to another thought, enjoy the experience ... see below.
2 social events set for the GCCF ... and it could be 3 for those socially inclined
As noted above, the Global Continuous Casting Forum program will cover a lot of casting ground, so it’s fitting that so is the social program for attendees. Up for a trifecta?
It starts on Monday night, May 12, at Terminus 330, the host of the GCCF Opening Reception. The site, deemed “cool, hip, and gorgeous,” is located at 330 Marietta St NW, within walking distance of the GWCC.
On Tuesday, May 13, GCCF attendees can join Interwire attendees at their Opening Reception at the MercedesBenz Stadium, a site that needs no introduction. And on Wednesday, May 14, attendees will return to Ventanas, known for its stunning rooftop for the awards dinners.
Yes, it could be a grueling social schedule, but it should provide the perfect balance to the comprehensive educational program.
A sold-out Interwire show floor awaits!
Global Continuous Casting Forum attendees are welcome to carve some time out to explore the some 350 companies will be represented on the show floor at the Georgia World Congress Center.
The event—the largest such one for the Americas—will include some dozens of new exhibitors. The WAI Resource Center will be on the show floor, and returning there by popular demand will be the WAI Member Lounge, where Association members can stop by and relax. To top it off, there’ll be two special attractions to be presented in the April issue. There’ll be much to see, much to do.
WAI Member Lounge
Rest your legs, charge your battery
Attendees may have many booths to visit at Interwire, but if you are a WAI member you can make one stop all about you. The WAI will again host the WAI Lounge, which will offer members a place to spend some quality time in a comfy chair and have some refreshments. And, since you will be next to the WAI Resource Center, stop by. We’ve got some new products you might want to see.
HOTEL Reservations
Got a room yet?
Reservations can now be made at all 10 official hotels for Interwire 2025 through EventSphere via www.interwire25.com. Just added to the list is the brand new Signia by Hilton Atlanta GWCC.
The other hotels include: the AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown; Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Park; Glenn Hotel, A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel; Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown; Hyatt Place Atlanta Centennial Park; Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park; The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown; Tapestry Collection by Hilton; and the Westin Peachtree Plaza.
You can also contact EventSphere via phone 24/7 at either 877-419-8753 or 864-208-2945 (international). All hotels have a seven-day cancellation policy, with the exception of the Omni, which sets that at 72 hours. The reservations cut-off is April 28, after which availability and the WAI’s lower block rate is not guaranteed.
BOARD of Directors
Alberto Aguilar (2026) Carris Reels
Keith Albers (2026) Fort Wayne Metals
Nick Avise (2027) Leggett & Platt
Eric P Bieberich (2025) Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc
Daniel Blais (2026) Prysmian
Michael Bowne (2027) MindSphere World North America
Andrés Cartagena Ruiz (2025)
MFL X & Customer Care - MFL
Rebecca Cranford (2025) Southwire Co
David M Fisher (2026) James Monroe Wire & Cable
Raúl Garcia Martínez (2025) Viakable SA de CV
Paul Gemelli (2027) Gem Gravure Co Inc
Robert Nalli (2026) Sivaco Wire Group
Alex Nedergaard (2026) Consultant
Andrew R Richards (2027) RichardsApex Inc
Cooper Runzel (2027) Lake Cable
Dirk Schmidt (2027) Troester
Brian E Steinbruegge (2027) Insteel Wire Products
Willem Sundblad (2025) Oden Technologies Inc
Naresh Thadhani (2027) Georgia Institute of Technology
Chris Tucker (2025) Encore Wire Corp
Andy Zinner (2027) Niehoff Endex
Steven J Fetteroll (Staff Liaison) Wire Association International Inc
Editors note: A task force of the Board of Director also served as the Interwire Programming Committee, with all the members involved in some way.
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EDUCATION Committee
Matt Miles (Chair) Southwire Co
Erik Perks (Vice Chair) Prysmian
Brad Andrews Condat Co
Peter M Blackford Cable USA LLC
Donald M Dodge Calmont Wire & Cable
Joseph P Domblesky Marquette University
Jeffrey N Dewberry (Chair) Southwire Co
Rene Bourne Niehoff Endex North America Inc
Ed Cuff RichardsApex Inc
Robert L Fulop Wire Lab Co
Jason Garrison Zumbach Electronics Corp
Jason Giebfried Paramount Die Co
Tracy Gooding Mar-Mac Wire Inc
C Richard Gordon C Richard Gordon Consulting
Erik A Macs Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp
Richard Medoff Ace Metal Inc
Isaac Muller American Wire Group
Donald Neville RichardsApex Europe Ltd
Dale Olp A-1 Wire Tech Inc
Brian Parsons Interstate Wire Co Inc
Svet Pavlovsky Blachford Corp
Horace Pops Horace Pops Consulting
Cristian Rangel Encore Wire Corp
EXHIBITION PLANNING Committee
Marco Gerardo Frigeco USA Inc
Al Kozlowski Morgan-Koch Corp
Thomas H Maxwell, Jr Die Quip Corp
Timothy Moore Amaral Automation Associates
Christopher Porada BASF
Rahul Sachdev Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp
Brad J Scherer Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc
David Skaggs Bechem Lubrication Technology
Jan Sørige Enkotec Co Inc
Mark S Spencer W Gillies Technologies LLC
Christopher Reeve Insteel Wire Products
Matthew Reinoehl SDI La Farga COPPERWORKS
Eric Wagner Charter Steel
Bhaskar Yalamanchili Gerdau Long Steel North America
Eric P Bieberich (Exec Comm Liaison) Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc
John Markowski (Staff Liaison)
Wire Association International Inc
Jeremy Williamson Esteves Group USA
David M Fisher (Exec Comm Liaison) James Monroe Wire & Cable
Shannon Timme (Staff Liaison)
Wire Association International Inc
LIFE & 25YEAR WAI Members
There are 12 new Life members and 13 members who have reached the 25-year mark. To be designated a Life member, the age of a person and the number of consecutive years being a WAI member must equal 90 years.
LIFE MEMBERS
John Accorsi
M. Holland Harvard, MA, USA
William Berry Southwire Co Carrollton, GA, USA
Vincent Griffin
Premier Wire Die Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Jochen Koch
Koch Machinery & Technology GmbH Hemer, Germany
Martin Leistner
Falcon Fasteners Reg’d Limited Toronto, ON, Canada
Stephen Leonetti IMCORP Old Lyme, CT, USA
Michael Mathiasen
Mathiasen Machinery Inc East Haddam, CT, USA
Dale Price Southwire Co Florence, AL, USA
William Runzel
Lake Cable LLC Bensenville, IL, USA
Curtis Schopfer
Loos & Co Inc Wire Rope Div Pomfret Center, CT, USA
Daniel Stern
MMI Wire & Steel, Inc. Newark, NJ, USA
Wolfgang Steuff
Leoni Draht GmbH Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany
25-YEAR MEMBERS
Raj Bhargava
Manner Polymers McKinney, TX, USA
Timothy Fingeroos
Charter Steel Saukville, WI, USA
Donovan Holmes
Wire Products Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Jochen Koch
Koch Machinery & Technology GmbH Hemer, Germany
Albert Kozlowski
Morgan-Koch Corp Worcester, MA, USA
Bernd Lohmueller
Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co Kg Schwabach, Germany
Martin Majluf
Tecnofil SA Lima, Peru
Kirk Manning
Suzuki Garphyttan Corp South Bend, IN, USA
A past photo of New England WAI Chapter officers. Association members can join a local WAI chapter. They are ideal for networking, making friends and supporting good causes, such as scholarship programs for families of WAI members and local educational programs.
Why join WAI?
Veteran WAI members can join committees that focus on industry education, the Interwire and Wire Expo trade shows and more. Above is a photo from a behind-the-scenes meeting of the Exhibition Planing Committee.
Scott Maxwell
Die Quip Corp Bethel Park, PA, USA
David Roos
Mid-South Wire Co Inc Nashville, TN, USA
Kevin Sopczak
Castle Metals Roscoe, IL, USA
Charles Szymaszek
Wire Journal International Madison, CT, USA
Michael Taylor
The Rubicon Group Ltd Oak Brook, IL, USA
David Whitman
Xylem Company
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Steve Winders
Artsons Manufacturing Co
South Gate, CA, USA
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Global Continuous Casting Forum
MONDAY, MAY 12
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Aurubis Richmond Plant Tour
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm GCCF Opening Reception
TUESDAY, MAY 13
8:00 am - 11:50 am Morning GCCF Sessions
• Historic Review Of The Development Of FRHC Rod Production, 60 Years In The Making!
• Advancements for the Shaft Melting Furnace
• 25 Years of the UPCAST® Process Triangle: A Training Tool for Key Variables in Upward Continuous Casting
• Aurubis’ solution for EV wire application in e-motors
• New refractory composition for burner blocks in copper shaft furnaces
• Case History Evaluations of Optimized Refractories Used in Aluminum Wire Melting Furnaces
• Development and improvement in Refractories for Continuous Copper Rod Production
12:50 pm - 4:00 pm Afternoon GCCF Sessions
• Copper Market Update
• Aluminum Market Update
• Scrap Market Update
• Standardizing Recycled Content: The Copper Industry’s Path to Credible Claims
• Global Market Panel
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Interwire Welcome Reception
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
8:00 am - 11:50 am Morning GCCF Sessions
• Common metallurgical and mechanical defects found in aluminum wire
• Batscan: The coming of age of a new tool for inclusion detection in liquid aluminum
• Effects of Aging Procedures on the Strength and Electrical Conductivity of 1xxx extruded Al conductor alloy containing Sc and Zr
• Metallurgical evolution of highly nanostructured Aluminum (1xxx, 4xxx and 6xxx alloys) to assess excellent quality and properties during the Properzi bar/ rod and wire production.
• Methods and Measurements of the residual oil/grease level to control the AA1350/AA8030 alloy surface quality during the Properzi rod and wire production.
• Exciting Breakthroughs in the World of Copper Chrome Zirconium
• Stress Relief Heat Treating of CuCrZr Casting Rings
• Enhancing Cast Life of a Hazelett Twin Belt CONTIROD System
• Fines Generation and Surface Damage
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm GCCF Awards Dinner
THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:10 am - 12:10 pm Morning GCCF Sessions
• Heating of Aluminum with Hydrogen Combustion to Decarbonize Aluminum Production Processes
• Green Aluminum for Overhead Conductors: From Mining through Manufacturing
• Tomorrow Metals by Aurubis –Sustainability in the Copper Industry
• Linde’s Oxyfuel and Hydrogen Solutions for a Greener Aluminum Melting
• Copper Smelting Decarbonization using Linde’s Oxyfuel and Coherent Jet technologies
• Achieving Sustainable Copper Melting Operations
• Reduced emissions via advanced ceramic inserts in Copper Annealing
• Continuous Improvements for Sustainability
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WELCOME CASTING PRACTITIONERS
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this premier gathering of industry leaders, innovators and experts in continuous casting. Our program has been thoughtfully curated by some of the top specialists in copper and aluminum.
For over six decades, continuous casting technology has revolutionized production, enhancing efficiency, quality and sustainability. This forum explores the history, advances, challenges and immense potential for future production. Both newcomers and veterans will benefit from the valuable insights, discussions and networking opportunities.
We want to thank all our presenters, generous event sponsors and attendees. We hope this forum sparks new ideas, fosters collaborations and furthers our ability to drive a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Enjoy the discussions and, once again, thanks for coming!
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Chris Tucker (Committee Chair) Encore Wire
Richard Baker, (Past Chair) Cableforce Consulting Group
Welcome to WAI’s 4th Continuous Casting Forum
Join an international class of copper and aluminum practitioners as they discover the Next Generation of continuous casting technology. The Global Continuous Casting Forum runs in conjunction with Interwire 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Experts from all regions unite to share the latest industry developments. The forum features a combined general session with separate tracks for each discipline, 38 presentations, social events and time to see the Interwire exhibits.
Focus:
SAFETY
COST-SAVINGS
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMBUSTION SYSTEMS
LUBRICATION & FILTRATION
FURNACE DESIGN & EFFICIENCY
MOLTEN
Kurt Breischaft SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS™
John Hugens Hugens Metallurgy and Combustion
Martin Lecours Rio Tinto
METAL TREATMENT & TESTING
Giuseppe Marcantoni Properzi International, Inc.
Juan Sanchez Freeport-McMoRan
Janusz Sekunda Prysmian
Patrick Slaughter Southwire
Florin Teglas Nexans
Rob White Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation
John Markowski (Staff Liaison) Wire Association International Inc
COPPER ALUMINUM
With a guest list of international practitioners that doubles as a who’s who in continuous casting, unalloyed networking is guaranteed. The schedule conveniently dovetails with Interwire 2025. Learn more on the following pages, register today, and watch the forum bloom at: interwire25.com
Historic Review Of The Development Of FRHC Rod Production, 60 Years In The Making!
Giulio Properzi, Continuus-Properzi
Unbeknownst to many participants in the copper rod industry today, the technology for casting and rolling copper rod and the technology behind the recycling of
copper scrap for the production of FRHC rod actually began simultaneously in the early 1960s. The technology behind the recycling of copper scrap has improved substantially since its inception in 1963. Through the years, Continuus-Properzi has been at the forefront of tackling the many challenges associated with the development of this technology which has also become instrumental in the push to be more ‘green’. Today, the production of FRHC rod using 100% copper scrap is becoming more commonplace, and Continuus-Properzi remains the leading international supplier of Furnaces, Refining Technology, Continuous Casting & Rolling Equipment, and Environmental Exhaust Control Systems.
8:40 – 9:10 am
Room 411
Advancements for the Shaft Melting Furnace
Markus Ecker, SMS group GmbH
This paper presents advancements in shaft melting furnace technology through the implementation of a new gas burner and a modified refractory lining design. The gas burner features a stable flame pattern with no cold spots, which is achieved by a specialized mixing nozzle, leading to lower maintenance costs and a minimum of melting interruptions. It adheres to the latest safety standards, allowing for direct startup and continuous flame monitoring, and supports hydrogen use to reduce CO2 emissions. Additionally, the paper discusses a new refractory lining design and a digital solution for monitoring load levels, which improve operational reliability and reduce energy and gas consumption. These innovations enhance the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and lower operational expenditures (OPEX). Initial implementations have been made in existing equipment and further developments are planned for OEM machines.
9:10 – 9:40 am
Room 411
25 Years of the UPCAST® Process Triangle: A Training Tool for Key Variables in Upward Continuous Casting
Juan Carlos Bodington, Upcast
Introduced in the year 2000 as a training resource for new users of the UPCAST® process, the UPCAST® Process Triangle illustrates the relationship between the primary process variables in upward continuous casting operations. This document reintroduces the Process Triangle and explains how the included variables affect rod quality.
10:00 – 10:20 am
Room 411
11:00 – 11:20 am
Room 411
Aurubis’ solution for EV wire application in e-motors
Cornel Abratis, Aurubis
Aurubis has recently driven innovations in the field of copper wire rod production. A significant development is the reduction of the oxygen content in Aurubis ROD Cu-ETP1 which leads to oxygen levels of max 120ppm (LimOx) or even of max. 40ppm (LimOx+) supporting a very low pore formation in EV wire used in e-traction motors in BEVs. A second development is Aurubis FOXROD OS an oxygen-free copper in 12.5mm with an optimized cast surface to be applied in EV wire in e-motor application.
10:20 – 10:40 am
Room 411
New refractory composition for burner blocks in copper shaft furnaces
Julio Spadaccia, Saint-Gobain
Traditional refractory burner blocks exhibit wear related to thermal shock and material corrosion. This paper examens the connection between burner tile material composition wear and melting efficiency. A new refractory composition has been applied and shows promising results.
10:40 – 11:00 am
Room 411
Case History Evaluations of Optimized Refractories Used in Aluminum Wire Melting Furnaces
Bryan Nelson, Allied Mineral Products
This presentation is a continuation of the 2019 presentation entitled, “Determining the Effect of Aluminum Wire Alloys on Cement and Phosphate Bonded Castables”. In this presentation the author takes the optimized refractory castables and uses them in lining wire alloy furnaces. The presentation illustrates how optimizing refractories in the lab can be translated into top performing linings.
Development and improvement in Refractories for Continuous Copper Rod Production
Ranjan Dey, Carborundum Universal Limited
“This paper describes development and characterization of Refractory for application in Continuous Copper Rod Production process. Developed Silicon nitride bonded silicon carbide refractory exhibits superior oxidation resistance critical for lining of shaft furnaces and for holding furnace.
High purity monolithic with very low impurity levels and various consumables based on Silicon Carbide, Alumina etc. show greater level non-wetting with molten copper.”
11:50 am – 12:50 pm Room 412
Lunch Break - Exhibits
12:50 – 1:00 pm
Room 411
Opening Remarks
Richard Baker
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Room 411
Copper Market Update
John E. Gross, The Copper Journal
Stay informed on the latest trends and developments in the copper market. This session will provide a comprehensive update on current market conditions and key industry insights shaping the future of copper.
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Room 411
Aluminum Market Update
Kaustabh Chandorkar, CRU
Stay informed on the latest trends and developments in the aluminum market. This session will provide a comprehensive update on current market conditions and key industry insights shaping the future of aluminum.
2:20 – 2:50 pm Room 411
Scrap Market Update
Stephen Deacon, EMR Group
8:30 – 8:50 am Room 411
2:50 – 3:20 pm Room 411
Stay informed on the latest trends and developments in the scrap market. This session will provide a comprehensive update on current market conditions and key industry insights shaping the future of scrap metal.
Standardizing Recycled Content: The Copper Industry’s Path to Credible Claims
Batscan: The coming of age of a new tool for inclusion detection in liquid aluminum
Nicolas Bauret, STAS Inc.
Jessica Sanderson, Copper Development Association
3:20 – 4:00 pm Room 411
Global Market Panel
Developed by Constellium and marketed by STAS, Batscan offers reliable liquid metal quality monitoring using ultrasound through inert ceramic waveguides. It meets the needs of demanding applications like aerospace and packaging, with high sampling rates, broad volume coverage, and ease of operation. Batscan provides real-time insights throughout the entire casting process, driving quality control and process improvements.
This presentation examines the complexities of recycled content in the copper industry, focusing on how varying definitions and reporting standards affect sustainability claims. Attendees will gain insights into navigating these discussions, with emphasis on scrap rates and material traceability. We’ll highlight the Copper Development Association’s efforts to standardize practices, equipping participants to engage effectively with customers and enhance sustainability credentials.
8:50 – 9:10 am
Room 411
Effects of Aging Procedures on the Strength and Electrical Conductivity of 1xxx extruded Al conductor alloy containing Sc and Zr
Moussa Javidani, UQAC/Rio Tinto
Richard Baker; John E. Gross, The Copper Journal; Kaustabh Chandorkar, CRU; Stephen Deacon, EMR Group; Jessica Sanderson, Copper Development Association
40-minute panel session on the global copper, aluminum, and scrap metal markets including all of the speakers from the Tuesday afternoon sessions.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
8:00 – 8:10 am Room 411
Opening Remarks
8:10 – 8:30 am Room 411
This research aims to design effective heat treatments for 1xxx extruded Al conductors containing Sc and Zr for electrical bus bar applications. The focus was on achieving a tensile strength around 200 MPa and high electrical conductivity (EC) close to 60% IACS. The results demonstrated a 10-12% increase in strength and hardness, as well as a 2.6 % IACS increase in EC, following a twostep aging at 300°C and 400°C, compared to one-step aging at 350°C.
9:10 – 9:30 am Room 411
Martin Lecours, Rio Tinto
Metallurgical evolution of highly nanostructured Aluminum (1xxx, 4xxx and 6xxx alloys) to assess excellent quality and properties during the Properzi bar/rod and wire production.
Common metallurgical and mechanical defects found in aluminum wire
A guide for identifying and addressing common metallurgical and mechanical defects in aluminum wire, covering a range of issues such as inclusions, corrosion, and welding defects, along with their causes and remedies. This information is sourced from Rio Tinto’s technical departments and is intended to help users enhance the quality and performance of aluminum wire. The presentation will focus on two primary root causes of wire breaks: inclusions and mechanical damage.
Alexandre Maltais, Rio Tinto
The continuous solidification on casting wheels and multiple rolling steps create unique characteristics and challenges in three directions. Strains and stress during Properzi and wire drawing processes significantly impact the final product’s strengthening response. Radial forces cause inhomogeneous stress, with higher strain on the surface. Investigating cast/strand microstructures and particles in pure and alloyed aluminum is essential. Advanced AI image analysis, 3D FIB, STEM, EBSD, and HR-T.
9:30 – 9:50 am
Room 411
Methods and Measurements of the residual oil/grease level to control the AA1350/AA8030 alloy surface quality during the Properzi rod and wire production.
Pascal Gauthier, Rio Tinto
Properzi bar involves controlling various casting parameters like pouring temperature, wheel speed, mold surface roughness, and lubrication. The rod’s surface quality is crucial, requiring freedom from contaminants and defects. However, managing carbon-based surface products is challenging. Different processes demand varying oil levels, complicating control and measurement. This study developed a cost-effective method to evaluate oil/grease levels, helping measure surface contaminants
10:10 – 10:30 am
Room 411
Exciting Breakthroughs in the World of
Chrome Zirconium
Richard Strachan, Rautomead Limited
Copper
Copper chrome zirconium alloys are known for fantastic physical properties but their use has been restricted by production challenges. This market is now opening up thanks to yet another invention from world renowned continuous casting machine specialists Rautomead. The patented sealed lid vertical upwards casting machine produces top quality near net size copper chrome zirconium rod in coils of up to 3 tons.
10:30 – 10:50 am
Room 411
Stress Relief Heat Treating of CuCrZr Casting Rings
Corbin Whan, Joshua Muñoz, Arturo Gomez, Aaron Monks, Encore Wire
The CuCrZr alloy is known to be sensitive in relation to its thermal history, causing crack formation at shortened intervals. Our studies in stress relief heat treating of the CuCrZr casting rings have resulted in successfully increasing the time before crack formation. These initial results show a promising method to further increase the lifespan of the casting rings.
The twin-belt continuous cast process uses graphite to protect equipment subject to this heat and is later washed off by the same process water. After time, there is an accumulation of graphite in the process water leading to casting issues. This paper aims to identify the positive effects on equipment lifecycle, cast life elongation, water sustainability, and environmental after implementing filtration techniques.
11:10 – 11:30 am
Room 411
Fines Generation and Surface Damage
Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting
This technical presentation covers the nature of fines, mechanisms and acceleration of their generation, seven techniques for analyzing them, and six different methods for controlling their reduction. There are many quality problems caused by fines that occur during drawing, namely, die wear, wire breaks, poor lubrication, surface defects, and lower productivity. Eight different mechanisms are discussed concerning their generation, which includes abrasive and third body wear, surface deformation, wire adhesion of two bodies, delamination, rod surface oxides, rod related chemical compounds, and slivers. Finally, a new fines-potential test is described that correlates fines with copper related surface oxides.
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Room 412
Lunch Break - Exhibits
1:00 – 1:20 pm
Room 411
2:00 – 2:20 pm
Room 411
Impact of Lubrication on the Hot Rolling of Copper
James Brooks, RichardsApex
Synthetic copper hot rolling lubricants efficiently cool rolls without overcooling the bar, improving roll life and acceptance. Less documented are their effects on friction and exfoliation of copper oxide. This paper reviews the history of lubrication in the copper wire rod hot rolling market and explores how certain chemistries impact quenching, friction, and exfoliation.
1:20 – 1:40 pm
Room 411
A Sustainable Nitrite-Free, Water-Soluble Lubricant for Copper Rod and Wire Hot Rolling
David Benjamin, Quaker Houghton
This study offers a sustainable, high-performance nitrite-free solution for copper rod and wire hot rolling operations, while also improving efficiency and environmental compliance. This water-based innovation enhances quenching and minimize foaming, a common issue in water-based products. Lab testing, such as foam thickness in pump, thermal stability, and lubrication efficiency, demonstrated that new lubricant not only matches but often surpasses traditional nitrite-containing products.
1:40 – 2:00 pm
Room 411
Lubricant Selection for Enhancing Sustainability Profile in Copper Rod Mills
Darren Lesinski, TotalEnergies Marketing US
This presentation will illustrate ways to improve the overall functioning of plant mechanicals through careful selection of lubricants that not only provide enhanced performance (ROI) but deliver on lowering CO2 footprint and improving overall plant sustainability profile. Of course biodegradables and renewables play a key role toward lowering the plants CO2 footprint but we will also discuss available condition monitoring and auditing schemes that will enhance the plants optimization process
An update on Liquid Filtration for Continuous Casting & Rod Rolling: Challenges, Solutions and Outcomes
Lawrence El-Hindi, PE, Filtertech, Inc
This paper will discuss liquid filtration technology that has been utilized for more efficient and better-quality continuous and rod rolling production. The focus will be on challenges for continuous cast copper and aluminum and rolling applications, solutions through proper liquid filtration and the beneficial outcomes that will result. The paper will also look at the “big picture” and how improved continuous cast and rod rolling quality benefits downstream operations for wire and cable manufacturing.
2:20 – 2:40 pm
Room 411
Improving Quality, Safety, and Profitability in NonFerrous Rolling Mills using Advanced Guiding Technologies
Matthew Anderson, Primetals Technologies
Roller guide failures are a common source of product defects and unplanned downtime in non-ferrous rolling mills. Recent advancements in guiding technology, including roller monitoring, section measurement, and remote adjustability, offer solutions to enhance reliability, safety, and functionality. This paper examines how non-ferrous producers can leverage these technologies to minimize defects and downtime, ultimately increasing operational efficiency and profitability.
3:00 – 3:20 pm
Room 411
High-performance Stripper Nozzle Type W5 For Naps Line In Copper Mills
Rafael Lazo, Primetals Technologies
This presentation describes the design, implementation, and improvements achieved with a new stripper nozzle that eliminates fluid carry-over in copper mills while reducing air consumption. Laboratory and mill tests showed that a single nozzle could eliminate 100% of carry-over. The nozzles can operate with air or without any fluid at all. The nozzle creates internal vortices converting pressure into kinetic energy, reducing air and energy consumption, providing savings in operation and investment.
3:20 – 3:40 pm
Room 411
THURSDAY, MAY 15
What’s new with aluminum alloys at Prysmian
Janusz Sekunda and Guillermo Garza, Prysmian
Over the last several years Prysmian, Lapointe Works casthouse has expanded the production of electrical and mechanical alloy rod to respond to changing market trends. Our paper will present the improvements that were made at the casthouse and provide information about development of new alloys for electrical, 3D metal printing and other applications.
3:40 – 4:00 pm
Room 411
8:10 – 8:30 am
Room 411
Heating of Aluminum with Hydrogen Combustion to Decarbonize Aluminum Production Processes
Justin Dzik, Fives North American Combustion
Modern Combustion Code Requirements for Metal Melting Furnaces
John Hugens, Hugens Metallurgy and Combustion
Copper and aluminum melting furnace operations can benefit from application of and attention to modern combustion codes.
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Ventanas GCCF Awards Dinner
The need to decarbonize aluminum production has led to an industry-wide interest in hydrogen fuel as a potential solution to carbon challenges. While burning pure hydrogen eliminates CO2 emissions from the combustion system, it is important to understand all environmental, economic, and process implications of switching from natural gas to hydrogen fuel in aluminum heating processes. This paper investigates the effect of hydrogen combustion on the heating of aluminum.
8:30 – 8:50 am
Room 411
Green Aluminum for Overhead
Conductors:
From Mining through Manufacturing
Marc-Andre Lavoie and and Daniel Klenosky, Rio Tinto & Prysmian
“Join us for an unforgettable evening at Ventanas in Atlanta as we celebrate excellence in continuous casting. The evening begins with a lively networking reception, featuring an open bar and access to a stunning rooftop patio offering breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline. Mingle with fellow professionals and make meaningful connections in this relaxed and elegant setting. We’ll then transition to a formal sit-down dinner, where a delicious menu will complement the evening’s highlight: the awards program.
Please note that this exclusive event is only open to registrants of the Global Continuous Casting Forum. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and be inspired!”
8:50 – 9:10 am
Room 411
Sustainability has emerged as one of the primary considerations for materials and processes in the overhead conductor industry. In order to minimize environmental impact, it is critical to consider the entire manufacturing supply chain and its downstream effects during a product’s life cycle. This joint presentation between Rio Tinto and Prysmian will highlight a collaborative relationship that has enabled both companies to keep sustainability in focus throughout the aluminum overhead conductor.
Thomas P. Samson, Aurubis AG
Tomorrow Metals by Aurubis – Sustainability in the Copper Industry
Presentation introduces Aurubis, a leading company in the copper industry, and highlights the growing importance of sustainability across the copper value chain. Focus will be on key sustainability themes, the opportunities and challenges, and the role of “Tomorrow Metals by Aurubis“ as a strategic tool for promoting sustainability. Special attention will be given to collaboration with partners throughout the value chain– both upstream and downstream.
9:10 – 9:30 am
Room 411
10:30 – 10:50 am
Room 411
Linde’s Oxyfuel and Hydrogen Solutions for a Greener Aluminum Melting
Brenno Ferreira, Linde Technology
This paper discusses oxyfuel technology’s potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aluminum industry. The paper underscores the latest applications of Linde’s Low-Temperature Oxy-Fuel technology (LTOF), which significantly improves melt rate and reduces fuel consumption and off-gas volume. The LTOF technology can reduce CO2 emissions by 35% by removing nitrogen from the process. Furthermore, LTOF’s hydrogen-readiness can reduce NOX emissions and oxidation on liquid Al-Mg alloys.
9:50 – 10:10 am
Room 411
Copper
Reduced emissions via advanced ceramic inserts in Copper Annealing
In the copper annealing furnace, indirect heating through gas-fired radiant tubes remains the most economically viable means of heat delivery despite drawbacks of low efficiency and high emissions. Novel SiC ceramic components, developed via CFD modeling and field testing, have been successfully applied as a retrofit solution to the stated problems. A real industrial case study is presented.
Smelting Decarbonization using Linde’s Oxyfuel and Coherent Jet technologies
Brenno Ferreira, Linde Technology
The paper discusses Linde’s efforts to enhance copper smelting using oxygen and hydrogen for a more eco-friendly production process. It highlights the Copper JL burner and CoJet (Coherent Jet) lancing technologies, which work with fuels, gas blends, and hydrogen. Real-world examples illustrate how oxyfuel technologies interact with molten copper in smelters, and traditional furnaces. These solutions aim to improve process control, reduce fuel consumption, boost productivity, and lower emissions.
10:10 – 10:30 am
Room 411
Achieving Sustainable Copper Melting Operations
10:50 – 11:10 am
Room 411
Continuous Improvements for Sustainability
Jimmy Cooper, Southwire
This paper explores how the continuous improvement initiatives and sustainability goals of Southwire Company, LLC shape the design and development of equipment and systems of SCR Technologies. By integrating the principles of lean manufacturing and sustainable practices, SCR Technologies can not only enhance product performance but also reduce environmental impact and operational costs.
11:10 – 12:00 pm
Room 411
Sustainable Operations Panel
Justin Dzik, Fives North American Combustion; Marc-Andre Lavoie and and Daniel Klenosky, Rio Tinto & Prysmian; Thomas P. Samson, Aurubis AG; Brenno Ferreira, Linde Technology; John Hugens, Hugens Metallurgy and Combustion; Ethan Weikleenget, Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories; Jimmy Cooper, Southwire; Maura Nespoli, Prysmian)
John Hugens, Hugens Metallurgy and Combustion
Copper melting furnaces play a crucial role in wire through their continuous feed of casting lines. Traditionally, these furnaces have relied heavily on fossil fuels as their primary energy source. It is crucial to ensure that the electrical power sources used to operate electric furnaces have less than ten percent participation of fossil fuels in the gross makeup of the supplied power generation if they are expected exceed the carbon performance of current fossil fuel melting.
“Join us for an engaging 50-minute panel discussion that brings together the experts from the morning’s sessions to explore strategies for building a more sustainable future in wire and cable manufacturing. This dynamic session will delve into key topics such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and innovative practices for reducing the industry’s environmental footprint.
Our panelists will share their unique perspectives, provide actionable insights, and answer audience questions on integrating sustainability into operations while balancing productivity and cost-efficiency. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leaders driving change and innovation across the industry!”
12:00 – 12:10 pm
Room 411
Closing Remarks
Chris Tucker, GCCF Chair
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EVENT SCHEDULE: Interwire
MONDAY, MAY 12
8:00 am - 4:45 pm Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Social Hour
TUESDAY, MAY 13
• Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, and General Courses
8:00 am - 9:30 am *Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:30 am *Keynote Presentation by Andrea Pirondini, CEO Prysmian, “Linking the Future: Driving Tomorrow’s Wire Solutions”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
8:00 am - 9:30 am *Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:10 am *WAI Annual Meeting
9:10 am - 9:50 am *Keynote Presentation by Chris Tuff, National Bestselling Author, “Creating a Culture of Connection”
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open
10:00 am - 11:50 am *Morning Conference Sessions
• Developing the Front-Line Leader
9:00 am - 11:30 am *Morning Conference Sessions
• Featured Presentation - The Future of Manufacturing
• Case Study. Solving problems faster with the help of the MFL X Ecosystem
• Developing technology with a purpose
• How AI Unlocked Productivity and Helped Increase Line Speed by Over 20% in 3 Months
• Digitalizing Wire Nail Manufacturing
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open
10:30 am - 4:30 pm Theater Sessions in Exhibit Hall
• Site Wide Color Standardization
• Economic and Chemical Comparisons of Hydrochloric Acid Recovery Technologies for Wire Pickling Operations
• Sustainable Lubricant for Aluminum Drawing: A Mineral Oil-Free product with Excellent lubricant Performance
• Real-time Online Measurement of Residual Lubricant on Cold-Drawn Wire
• AI Solution to Prevent Loose Spool Winding in Motor Tyre Bead Wire Manufacturing
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• Solving the Skills Equation
• Leading the Next Generation
• Workforce Panel including Student Perspectives
10:30 am - 4:30 pm Production Solutions in Exhibit Hall
• Factors Affecting Wire Production from Precoats to Lubricants
• Wire Drawing Die Material and Profile Specification Considerations
• Wire Breaks
11:00 am - 4:30 pm Theater Sessions in Exhibit Hall
• Development of a High Conductivity and High Strength Aluminum Alloy for Subsea Cables
• Dealing with Second Hand Machinery
• Mordica Lecture
• An Energizing Fireside Chat with Chris Tuff and Rebecca Cranford
• Introduction of BEHCEM’s X-Series wire drawing lubricants: Consumer Benefits & Improved Global Impact
• Innovative Product Development in the Wire and Cable Industry: Enhancing Customer Value at NorthStar
• Benefits of PEEK Insulation in High-Voltage Electrical Machines
• VRK (Variation Reduction Kaizen) Multi-Wires
• Identification of root causes of copper wire breaks during drawing operations
• Real time wire drawing process instrumentation - Manufacturing 4.0
12:50 pm - 4:00 pm *Afternoon Conference Sessions
• Executive Panel – Steel Market & Tariffs
• Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024
• Harnessing the Future: Emerging Cable Demand in Data Centers, Renewables, and EVs
• Building a greener future: sustainability regulations and certifications for the wire and cable industry
*Interwire Welcome Reception
THURSDAY, MAY 15
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Exhibits Open
• High Temp (150C), Low Dk (<2) Fluorosurfactant Free Insulation for Wire & Cable
10:30 am - 2:00 pm Theater Sessions in Exhibit Hall
• Effect of line speed on texture development in continuous cast copper rod
• Lubricant Product Advancements within the Copper Wire Drawing Industry
• Empowering Industry Growth: Unlocking the Potential of WAI’s Education Center and Training Platform
*Requires Conference Registration. Schedule subject to change. See www.interwire25.com for up-to-date details.
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Wednesday, May 14 | Awards Ceremony, 8:30 am, Room 312 | Lecture at WAI Theater, 1:30 pm
Dr. Emmanuel De Moor named Mordica Memorial Winner
Dr. Emmanuel De Moor is the winner of the 2025 WAI Mordica Award, which is given to individuals who have excelled at contributing to technical knowledge in the industry.
A professor at the Colorado School of Mines, which he joined in 2008, De Moor has long been active at the school’s Advanced Steel Processing and Product Center (ASPPRC), an industry-university cooperative center renowned for its metals research related to steel production and usage. His focus there has included high-carbon wire rod, and he has worked with well-known companies such as Bekaert and Gerdau.
De Moor’s primary focus has been on physical metallurgy and the study of the effect of heat treating on microstructural development and mechanical properties.
One award nominator cited De Moor’s research ability. “Duplicating the processing of wire rods in a laboratory is a particularly difficult task, and Emmauel led that effort at ASPPRC providing direction and leadership. As a result, many concepts and data were supplied to the industry through numerous publications. He established ASPPRC as the leading academic research facility for ferrous wire in the U.S. ... I highly recommend Emmanuel De Moor for the WAI Mordica Award.”
Another nominator who worked with De Moor said he had worked with him on projects to increase wear and increasing strength, and also seen how he mentors and leads students doing this work. He considers him “a very worthy recipient of this distinguished award.”
De Moor won a Silver Certificate Award from the WAI for a paper he co-authored in 2016, “Microstuctural characterization of a vanadium micro-alloyed high-carbon wire steel.” He holds a PhD in metallurgy from Ghent University.
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Thomas Heberling is the 2025 winner of the Donnellan Memorial Award, which is given to an individual who has made significant contribution to the Association.
Heberling, vice president of wire and cable manufacturing, has been a WAI member since 2010. He has been highly engaged in the organization throughout his tenure. He initially served as the co-chairman of the Member Relations Committee alongside Tim Wampler. This team re-energized the entire WAI membership function, with a hands-on approach that both impressed Association staff and led to impressive results. Their impact spanned into all activities of the organization. As a result, the membership ranks reversed a downward trend. In 2017, he received the WAI’s President’s Award for his efforts on the membership campaign that continues to influence the Association’s management of that process.
In 2017, Heberling joined the WAI Board of Directors and in 2018 joined the Executive Committee. He then progressed through the officer ranks, and in 2021 served
as the WAI president. It was a challenging period, and staff recalls that he most ably guided the Association through the extended disruption caused by Covid. Not only did he make a difference through his WAI contributions that were critical to the organization, he did this as he was simultaneously serving Southwire in increasingly important operational roles.
Heberling holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Auburn University, where he was a cooperative education student with Southwire Company for seven quarters while going to school. The Association is extremely grateful that Heberling also found time (often on weekends) to share his dedication with WAI.
Heberling
PRESIDENT’S Award
Wednesday, May 14 | 8:30 am | Room 312, Awards Ceremony
Willem Sundblad to receive the WAI President’s
Willem Sundblad was named the 2025 recipient of the President’s Award.
WAI President Eric Bieberich selected Sundblad for the 2025 President’s Award due to his far-reaching impact on the organization at the Board level and in their programming. Sundblad will be completing his sixth year of service on the Board of Directors in 2025. He has spoken annually to the membership and conference attendees on the critical topic of Industry 4.0 and front-line workforce challenges. His expertise is well known, and he has led the Association’s programming on these critical issues facing not only the wire industry but manufacturing at large. Sundblad co-founded Oden Technologies in 2014. The New York-based business has become a leading provider of AI-driven process optimization solutions for the manu-
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facturing front-line. One of Oden Technologies’ earliest cable customers was Lake Cable. The two companies have formed a strong partnership over the years, achieving impressive results as Oden continued to advance its flagship product, Process AI. The software provides real-time process recommendations to manufacturing machine operators, helping newer operators perform like more tenured ones. Oden Technologies has helped other wire and cable businesses—including Sonoco, Southwire and Viakable— address critical industry challenges such as labor shortages and high employee turnover while delivering impressive results in improving quality, reducing waste, and increasing productivity.
Sundblad has achieved much recognition, including being named on the list of Forbes 30 Under 30, and later serving as a contributing columnist for the publication. He won the 2018 Anders Wall Award for Exceptional Entrepreneurship. He studied industrial engineering specializing in production at Lund University and École Centrale Paris.
Sundblad
WAI CHAMPION Award
Wednesday, May 14 | 8:30 am | Room 312, Awards Ceremony
Andrea Pirondini to receive the WAI Champion Award
Andrea Pirondini was named the winner of the WAI Champion Award, which goes to a key company official for his or her strong support of WAI. The CEO of Prysmian North America, Pirondini has been with the company since its 2014 acquisition of Pirelli, where he had worked for 25 years. He attained his current position in 2021 after serving as COO of Prysmian from 2014-2021. He led the acquisition of Encore Wire and was a key player in the decision to acquire General Cable solidifying Prysmian position as the wire and cable world leader.
Pirondini’s success has extended to the Wire Association International. His team has included multiple strong supporters of WAI through their active service as volunteers on nearly every committee. That includes Daniel Blais, vice president of engineering, North America — who served as the 2024 WAI president, after three terms on the Board of Directors; Erik Perks, the vice chairman of the Education Committee; David Horton, the chair of the Finance Committee; Eddie Medrick, who joined recently
the Relation Committee; and now retired Richard Baker, who twice chaired the Global Continuous Casting Forum, and helped again producing the GCCF in 2025.
Pirondini is very active in several organizations promoting the wire and cable industry development in North America and his commitment to WAI is clearly represented in our strong conference programming, including numerous senior level presenters; most notably Paul Furtado, who was the keynote in 2024. Prysmian is also as annual sponsor at the highest level.
Pirondini holds a degree in economics and commerce from the Università Commerciale L.Bocconi, Milan. He has also been a member of the board of NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) since 2023.
WAI’s 2025 Opening Reception returns to a very familiar site/sight for Interwire attendees
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS), with the storied company’s logo strategically placed on the down-slanted diagonal roof, will once again host the WAI’s Opening Reception. If you were at Interwire, but missed the reception, don’t miss out again when it is held Tuesday, May 13, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Also, you’ll have company, as attendees of the Global Continuous Casting Forum are invited.
The MBS offers an ideal setting for socializing at a level that Interwire attendees at past receptions are used to. Located a short distance from the GWCC, the stadium opened in 2017. So, enjoy the company, but do explore the stadium, which also houses an arts display.
MBS notes that it is the busiest stadium in North America, with more than 50 events and 3 million visitors annually. It is the first stadium in professional sports worldwide to be awarded with the environmentally coveted and globally recognized Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Platinum certification for its zero waste efforts.
The makings are there, again, for a memorable reception.
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KEYNOTE Speaker
Tuesday, May 13 | 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Room 312
CEO
Prysmian North America
Linking the Future: Driving Tomorrow’s Wire Solutions
The Keynote presentation by Andrea Pirondini, CEO of Prysmian North America—Linking the Future: Driving Tomorrow’s Wire Solutions—will explore the transformative changes shaping the wire and cable industry in the face of evolving demand. Through innovation and embracing change, the industry can unlock new opportunities and build resilient solutions for a smarter, greener future.
Pirondini became the CEO of Prysmian North America in 2021 after serving as COO of Prysmian from 2014-2021. He led the acquisition of Encore Wire and was a key player in the decision to acquire General Cable. Prior to joining Prysmian, Pirondini worked for more than 25 years with the Pirelli Group. He worked in leadership positions in for Pirelli in Italy, Egypt, Romani and Russia, and was COO of Pirelli Tyre SpA when it was acquired.
Pirondini holds a degree in economics and commerce with honors from the Università Commerciale L.Bocconi, Milan. He also has been a member of the board for NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) since 2023.
Andrea Pirondini
KEYNOTE Speaker
Sponsored by Gem Gravure
Wednesday, May 14 | 9:10 am - 9:50 am | Room 312
Chris
Tuff
National Bestselling Author
“The Millennial Whisperer”
“Creating a Culture of Connection” by Bestselling Author
Chris Tuff is a bestselling author and highly sought after keynote speaker who has presented for Nike, Meta, Verizon, Amazon, Delta and Harvard. He began his career as a pioneer of the social media marketing space, becoming one of the first marketers to work Facebook advertising in 2006 and helped pioneer the social media advertising space.
His first book, The Millennial Whisperer, is a USA Today bestseller that explores the importance of empathy and relationships in the workplace, and it equips leaders with tools to attract and retain young talent through genuine connection. A global movement soon followed, as Tuff shared lessons on empathy and genuine connection at work on some of the largest stages.
In 2021, Tuff shifted toward connections outside of organizations in writing his latest book, Save Your Asks. He provides tools to become better salespeople and networkers. he highlights real world examples of “ask- holes” and such sales techniques as “shawshanking.”
Tuff also advises a handful of large private companies in culture, leadership, sales/marketing and digital innovation and transformation.
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• "Universal Cabler" - Higly flexible and configurable
• Planetary assembly using Rotating/Neutralizing pay-offs offers higher productivity than traditional planetary cablers
• Rigid assembly when using Static pay-offs
• Multiple pay-off designs available
• In-line taping available
• Take-up reels from 1250 mm to 4000 mm
For HV, MV, LV Power, Building Wire, Optical, Hybrid, and Instrumentation cables.
Screening, Steel Wire Armour, and Concentric Neutral application.
FUNDAMENTALS of Wire & Cable Manufacturing
GENERAL TRACK
8:45 – 9:30 am
Monday, May 12 | 8:45 am - 4:45 pm | Rooms 411 and 403
Room 411
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Room 411
Wire Breaks and Surface Damage
This concentrated one-day introductory course presented by experts in the field provides a solid background in the essentials of wire and cable manufacturing. For presenter bios, go to www.interwire25.com. The Wire Association’s most popular training program and refresher course for new hires, sales teams, and operations personnel, it includes general topics in the morning and then breaks into separate sessions for ferrous and nonferrous/electrical tracks in the afternoon, followed by a combined session.
Mechanics of Wiredrawing
Matt Reinoehl, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS
Dr. Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting
This course presents fundamental engineering principles and process calculations that are used to design, analyze, and improve metal rod and wiredrawing operations. Topics include a basic overview of wiredrawing mechanics with respect to material behavior and process parameters. Die angle and reduction will be addressed in light of the parameter and its practical application. Drawing limits, friction and lubrication, work-piece heating, and temperature effects are also discussed.
9:30 – 10:15 am
Room 411
Drawing Dies
Tom Maxwell Jr., Die Quip Corp.
This presentation focuses on the die, the most important part of the drawing process. Without it, the best drawing machines, lubricant, and treatment systems cannot reduce the wire diameter. However, with a die, vice pliers and a hammer, wire can be drawn, albeit slowly, as it has been for over 2,000 years. The intention of this course is to provide an understanding of what makes a die work, how it is designed, causes of failure, and problems with drawing larger sizes.
10:30 – 11:15 am
Room 411
Lubrication in the Wire Drawing Process
Svet Pavlovsky, H.L. Blachford Ltd.
The wiredrawing process generates significant heat that affects the lubricants’ physical and chemical properties which in turn affects the lubricants’ ability to provide separation of the wire to the die. The amount of generated heat is influenced by complex interactions between metal composition, surface preparation, production equipment, and other factors. This presentation reviews basic lubrication principles, and typical lubricant compositions used in ferrous and nonferrous applications.
This session presents a classification of wire breaks from a perspective that compares material defects to process-related problems. Rod defects will include both casting and rolling issues such as internal voids, foreign contaminants, rolled-in scale, hot cracks, and surface porosity. The effects of wiredrawing speed and lubrication will be discussed with respect to generation of fines, shaving, galling, and other surface defects.
noon - 1:00 pm
Room 412
Fundamentals Luncheon
4:15 – 4:45 pm
Room 411
Wire and Cable Manufacturing ProblemSolving
Lyman Ryan and Phillip Wyatt, Prysmian
This combined-session course is a demonstration of problem-solving techniques used to solve real challenges faced in the wire and cable industry. Actual scenarios are used to challenge attendees to think beyond the obvious symptoms and find the root cause. Lean Six Sigma problem-solving strategies are utilized as the course walks through each problem until the cause is identified. The audience is encouraged to participate in this interactive course.
The Fundamentals course at Interwire 2023.
FERROUS TRACK
NONFERROUS/ELECTRICAL TRACK
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Room 403
Fundamentals of Ferrous Metallurgy
C. Richard Gordon, C Richard Gordon Consulting LLC
This session is designed to provide a general understanding of ferrous metallurgical concepts, including phase equilibrium, transformation, strengthening mechanisms, heat treatment, and an overview of steelmaking, and their relevance to wire technology.
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Room 403
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Room 411
Stranding and Cabling
Kevin Dancy, Roteq Machinery Inc.
This session explores the cabling and stranding processes for nonferrous materials, highlighting key terminology and relevant specifications. Participants will gain insights into cable assembly and conductor stranding techniques, along with the rationale behind various methods. Applications covered include the industrial and energy sectors, electronics and data communications, automotive manufacturing, consumer products, and appliances.
Cleaning and Coating of Rod and Wire
Zach McAfee and Chris Porada, Chemetall North America
This session presents the fundamentals of cleaning, pickling, and coating of ferrous wire and rod in preparation for drawing and processing. Proper control and handling in these areas ensures quality of the finished product. The design of these processes impacts the economics of the operation. It is imperative that rather than individual stages, this department should be viewed as a whole as it is critical to success. The course deals with zinc phosphate processes and the advantages and limitations as well as specialty coatings such as salt carriers, lubricants, dry film polymers, and new technologies on the horizon.
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Room 411
Extrusion
Erik Macs, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Room 403
Ferrous Testing and Properties
C. Richard Gordon, C Richard Gordon Consulting LLC
This session discusses tensile, coiling, wrap, reverse bend, torsion, fatigue, and hardness testing procedures. It illustrates interpretation of test results in terms of sample properties.
This session starts with a discussion of the basics of the various polymers used for wire and cable insulation. This is followed by discussion of the construction aspects of rubber and thermoplastic extruders. The remaining components of typical extrusion lines are reviewed and include payoffs, dancers and accumulators, preheaters, crossheads, cooling troughs, capstans, online measurement and testing equipment, online printing, take-ups, and operator control systems.
2:45 – 3:30 pm
Room 411
Fundamentals of Electrical Testing
Casey Spradlin, Southwire Co.
3:30 – 4:15 pm
Room 403
Ferrous Heat Treatment
C. Richard Gordon, C Richard Gordon Consulting LLC
This session focuses on heat treatment of ferrous metals. It includes basic heat treating principles applicable to many metals with specific examples related to heat treatment of steel rod and wire.
Networking Bonus!
This session is geared to providing a general overview of electrical testing. The course highlights key terms, standards, and tests that are common to the wire and cable industry for conductors and insulations, and highlights specific concerns of various industries and product types.
3:30 – 4:15 pm
Room 411
Marking and Printing
Huck Hyde, Gem Gravure Co., Inc.
General overview of the entire printing and marking process as it relates to wire & cable identification. Topics to include basic printing concepts, regulatory requirements, selection and location of printing equipment, printing and marking methods in addition to troubleshooting.
The program now includes a social hour immediately following the Manufacturing Problem Solving session. This is a great opportunity to visit with your instructors and fellow students while enjoying a beverage.
CONFERENCE Sessions
Tuesday-Wednesday, May 13-14 | Room 312
Tuesday begins with a Continental breakfast at 8:30 am near the conference session rooms. At 9 am, the conference sessions begin in room 312. The WAI Theater opens at 10:30 am.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
9:00 – 9:30 am Room 312
Keynote Speaker: Linking the Future: Driving Tomorrow’s Wire Solutions
Andrea Pirondini, Prysmian
Linking the Future: Driving Tomorrow’s Wire Solutions explores the transformative changes shaping the wire and cable industry in the face of evolving demand. Through innovation and embracing change, the industry can unlock new opportunities and build resilient solutions for a smarter, greener future.
9:30 – 9:55 am Room 312
Featured Presentation - The Future of Manufacturing
Willem Sundblad, CEO, Oden Technologies
As we look toward the rest of 2025, manufacturing is set to be shaped by a mix of challenges and opportunities. Geopolitical tensions, workforce shortages, and shifting demand are putting pressure on the industry, while advancements in digital transformation are unlocking new possibilities. One thing is certain: manufacturing remains as critical as ever. The goals haven’t changed—streamlining operations, empowering teams, cutting waste, and boosting productivity are still at the heart of success. Join Willem Sundblad, founder of Oden Technologies, for insights into tackling these forces head-on and practical strategies to help manufacturers stay resilient, agile, and future-ready.
10:00 – 10:30 am Room 312
Case Study. Solving problems faster with the help of the MFL X Ecosystem
Andres Ruiz, Head of MFL X
Industrial digital applications aren’t here to replace human workers; they’re here to be our copilots, helping us make faster and smarter decisions. Delivered as Software as a Service, these tools are part of a Servitization model that supports our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets. Join Andrés as he demonstrates how we can pinpoint and resolve production line issues seamlessly within the MFL X digital ecosystem.”
10:30 – 11:00 am Room 312
Developing technology with a purpose
Rajiv Sivaraman, Vice President, Ecosystems & Digital Business, Siemens Digital Industries, USA
Siemens, a 175-year-old technology company with the heart of a start-up, doesn’t “do” Tech for Tech’s sake. Today’s manufacturing requires an adaptive approach to address consumer needs, workforce turbulence and technological complexities. Our journey started in 2005 because we had a visionary leader who helped us deliver manufacturing excellence fueled by automation. The “art of possible” is now the core of our business model that combines the power of real and digital for adaptive manufacturing.
11:00 – 11:30 am Room 312
How AI Unlocked Productivity and Helped Increase Line Speed by Over 20% in 3 Months
Avidypta (Avi) Guha, Vice President, AI and Advanced Analytics, Southwire Co., and Willem Sundblad, CEO, Oden Technologies
A perfect storm is hitting the front-line workforce in Wire & Cable. High attrition, a drop in average tenure, and Operator time-to-productivity are negating your investment in new technologies and leaving you with stagnant productivity gains. Solving the front-line workforce issue starts with making operators more effective, faster, and more confident when making process changes. Sundblad will share precisely how AI can assist operators identify which process settings to change to increase line speed, improve quality, and reduce costs. Guha will share his first-hand experience of leveraging AI solutions to improve operator productivity for both new and experienced operators. Southwire’s results and new production records speak for themselves. You’ll see how they did it and get a glimpse at the future they are working towards.
11:30 – noon Room 312
Digitalizing Wire Nail Manufacturing
Maziyar Fransgaard Nesari, Chief Product Officer and Head of SaaS, ENKOTEC A/S
Digitalization efforts can be seen as being costly, of questionable value and having many obstacles. This talk will explain how a scalable solution with strong cybersecurity was created.
1:30 pm – 2 pm
Room 312
Executive Panel – Steel Market & Tariffs
Moderator – James York, Senior Vice President, Insteel Industries
The past several years have been some of the most turbulent times for steel pricing as well as supply and demand. This highly experienced panel will share their evaluation of the market including the impact of tariffs on the short and longterm dynamics that will impact the industry.
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Room 312
Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024
Debra M. Phillips, President and CEO, NEMA
The electroindustry is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges in the rapidly changing technology, economic and policy spaces. One area of concern is the nation’s aging grid and its fitness to serve the 50%+ electricity demand growth expected between 2025 and 2050. Hear more about NEMA’s third-party generated forecasts of regional and national electricity demand growth through 2050, and the policies and technologies that are essential to develop the reliable, secure, resilient and affordable grid and energy system of the future.
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Room 312
Harnessing the Future: Emerging Cable Demand in Data Centers, Renewables, and EVs
Aisling Hubert, Senior Analyst, Wire & Cable, CRU
As traditional applications for wire and cable remain robust, a wave of new demand is reshaping the industry. We will discuss how the rapid expansion of data centers, driven by AI advancements, is increasing the need for telecoms and energy cables. We will highlight the role of cost-competitive renewable energy sources such as solar and onshore wind, alongside the accelerating rollout of electric vehicles, in creating unprecedented opportunities the cable industry towards the end of the decade.
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Room 312
Building a greener future: sustainability regulations and certifications for the wire and cable industry
Weifang Zhou, Executive Vice President and President of Testing, Inspection and Certification, U.L.
This presentation will explore the latest sustainability regulations and certifications impacting the wire and cable industry, highlighting key compliance requirements and best practices. Attendees will gain insights into how these requirements drive environmental responsibility and innovation within the sector.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
WAI ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
Wednesday, May 14
8:30 am - 9:10 am | Room 312
WAI’s 95th Annual Convention continues industry mission
With a bang of the gavel, President Eric Bieberich will start the Annual Meeting. He will welcome attendees, present four award winners, and introduce the keynote speaker, Andrea Pirondini, CEO of Prysmian North America.
The WAI will presents four awards: the Mordica Memorial Award, for technical contributions to the industry; the Donnellan Memorial Award, for service to the Association; the WAI President’s Award, for a person designated by the current WAI president, and the WAI Champion Award, which will recognize an individual who has been instrumental in furthering the Association through the support of his or her company. See pp. 66-69.
WAI members should want to be there for this recognition of the industry’s finest as the meeting will also include “some memorable surprises” to celebrate the Association’s 95th anniversary.
WAI President Daniel Blais presides at the 2024 Annual Meeting held at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.
9:10 – 9:50 am Room 312
Creating a Culture of Connection
Chris Tuff, Bestselling Author of The Millennial Whisperer
In the wake of The Great Resignation, many companies are scrambling to find ways to attract & retain top talent AND improve their topline ROI. This keynote shows how the power of genuine connection—inside and outside the organization— can instantly accomplish both.
10:00 – 10:30 am Room 312
Developing the Front-Line Leader
Shirley Boulware, Vice President, People & Culture-Operations, Southwire
In today’s challenging labor environment, frontline leadership requires a different skill set to drive results. Learn more about how Southwire is reimagining the role of the front-line leader and developing our next generation of leaders.
10:30 – 11:00 am Room 312
Solving the Skills Equation
Carolyn Lee, President, Manufacturing Institute
Manufacturers need employer-led workforce solutions in today’s challenging labor market. Learn what is working today and how the Manufacturing Institute’s initiatives are helping manufacturers work together to solve the skills equation.
11:00 – 11:30 am Room 312
Leading the Next Generation
Cooper Runzel, VP, Insulating Manufacturing, Lake Cable, LLC
Our great challenge as an industry is identifying new ways to attract the next generation of leaders. That doesn’t just mean making a great product but creating a vibrant work community. If we embrace the philosophy that taking care of our people is the best way to take care of business, we will be well positioned for a bright future. It’s who we are: Doing the right thing for the right reasons.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Room 312
Workforce Panel including Student Perspectives
Ruth Burdette, HR Director, US Operations, Prysmian, and Cooper Runzel, Lake Cable LLC
Join our panel discussion on workforce challenges and opportunities in the wire and cable sector. Explore talent development, retention rates and innovative solutions for building a skilled, future-ready workforce.
WAI THEATER Schedule
Tuesday-Thursday, May 13-15 | WAI Theater (Exhibit Floor)
This part of the Conference is open to all attendees visiting the exhibit floor. See opposite page for details about Production Solutions, which will be presented from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 14 at the WAI Theater.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
10:30 – 11:00 am
Site Wide Color Standardization
Carlos Paclibar, Encore Wire
This study proposes a strategy to standardize electrical wire color usage across campus, reducing costs and improving efficiency. A uniform color-coding system simplifies inventory management, minimizes waste from excess or mismatched supplies, and lowers material and labor expenses. Standardization allows for bulk purchasing, standard setups, and streamlined processes, ultimately contributing to a more cost-effective and efficient campuswide product.
11:00 – 11:30 am
Economic and Chemical Comparisons of Hydrochloric Acid Recovery Technologies for Wire Pickling Operations
Jared Cullivan, Beta Control Systems, Inc.
Evaluation of available technologies to recover hydrochloric acid from spent wire pickling solutions. Technologies reviewed include: pyrohydrolysis, acid retardation, diffusion dialysis, and evaporative recovery. A case study, based on typical batch/continuous pickling waste of hydrochloric acid operations, examines energy consumption, chemical mass balance, and end products. An economic review of the operating and maintenance expenses will be presented.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Sustainable Lubricant for Aluminum Drawing: A Mineral Oil-Free product with Excellent lubricant Performance
David Benjamin, Quaker Houghton
In the aluminum rod and wire drawing industry, mineral oil-based lubricants have traditionally been favored for their effectiveness. However, growing environmental concerns have highlighted need for sustainable alternatives. This study introduces a mineral oil-free lubricant with enhanced lubrication properties by using animal fats and plant oils. Natural ester-based lubricant exceeds performance of traditional formulations, offering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution.
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Real-time Online Measurement of Residual Lubricant on Cold-Drawn Wire
Joakim Larsson, Örebro University
The cleanliness of cold-drawn wire is a critical for many applications. The optimal amount of residual lubricant on the wire varies depending on its intended use. In many cases, minimal residual lubricant is desired, while in others, sufficient lubricant is necessary for subsequent processing. Traditional offline methods for measuring residual lubricant are often time-consuming and imprecise. This paper introduces a method for real-time, online measurement of residual lubricant on wire surfaces
2:00 – 2:30 pm
AI Solution to Prevent Loose Spool Winding in Motor Tyre Bead Wire Manufacturing
Shashi Kumar, Tata Steel Limited
In tire manufacturing, precise MTB spool winding is crucial to avoid defects. This indigenously developed AI-powered camera system addresses issues like spool wobbling, flange deflection, and traverse stroke errors. Leveraging visual analytics and AI-driven corrections, it ensures consistent winding and accurate spool filling. Customer tests showed defect-free unwinding within a 1.6 mm tolerance, preventing wire entanglement, breakage and ensuring high-quality winding for smooth tire production.
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Benefits of PEEK Insulation in High-Voltage
Electrical Machines
Phillip Hagerty, Victrex
Electrical insulation materials for higher voltage electrical machines have a direct impact on both machine power density and lifetime. This paper highlights the benefits that can arise from the use of VICTREX XPI™ PEEK insulation in a higher voltage motor when compared with a standard enamel. Multi-stress factor aging tests have shown that XPI PEEK insulation delivers and maintains higher partial discharge inception voltages throughout its life even when exposed to higher temperatures.
PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS
10:30 – 11:00 am
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
WAI THEATER (EXHIBIT HALL)
Factors Affecting Wire Production from Precoats to Lubricants
Brad Andrews, Condat Corporation
There are many issues in the production of wire and many factors affecting high-quality wire production even after cleaning. These include selecting and maintaining the non-reactive precoats and lubricants, followed by identifying key drawbench parts/systems that have an immediate impact on the lubricant performance. Many of these parts require minor fixes that minimize downtime. Everything working together improves wire quality and production efficiency.
Wire Drawing Die Material and Profile Specification Considerations
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Eric Bieberich, Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc.
Wire die specifications are an important tool in controlling the wire drawing process. This presentation covers key considerations when specifying the die material and internal profile of a wire drawing die.
Wire Breaks
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Horace Pops & Matthew Reinoehl, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS
How do you identify possible causes of wire breaks? The industry guru on wire breaks, Horace Pops, will team up with COPPERWORKS expert, Matt Reinoehl, to share their career long experiences. Is it the process or the material? Learn to distinguish between both issues that can result in wire breaks. Bring your toughest questions and be prepared for an education.
3:00 – 3:30 pm
VRK (Variation Reduction Kaizen) Multi-Wires
Daniel Witt, Encore Wire
This study focuses on the application of variation reduction techniques and the Kaizen methodology in the manufacturing of copper wire, with the goal of improving product quality and process efficiency. These changes targeted root causes of variation, including equipment calibration, raw material quality, and operator training. Through statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven decision-making, significant reductions in variation were achieved, resulting in more consistent product output.
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Identification of root causes of copper wire breaks during drawing operations
Rachit Sarin, Aditya Birla Science and Technology Company Private Limited; and Amit Maheshwari, Hindalco Industries Ltd
Wire breaks occur due to several reasons during drawing from 8 mm to fine copper wire, which may be because of either material or machine issues. This paper provides detailed analysis of wire breaks and investigates the relationship of CCR process parameters and drawing parameter with wire performance. Various material characterization techniques and data analysis were used for identifying its root cause. Caster pool in process parameters and die angle in drawing are critical factors.
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4:00 – 4:30 pm
Real time wire drawing process instrumentation - Manufacturing 4.0
Joao Noroña, Paramount Die
This presentation will review Paramount developed and patented Smart Die System used to measure in real-time the wire drawing process. It will review the hardware, measured variable and findings learned by its use. The paper will also review the different uses for this instrumentation in real-world applications to model processes or to monitor processes to make data driven decisions. Case studies and installations at wire drawers will be presented.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
11:00 – 11:30 am
Development of a High Conductivity and High Strength Aluminum Alloy for Subsea Cables
Jonas Larsson, Nexans
An aluminum grade tentatively named Optimized 1120 with optimized electrical and tensile properties intended for subsea cable conductors has been developed. Casting trials have been performed to balance the optimal content of iron, copper, and magnesium. Optimized 1120 is also suitable to be produced from recycled material.
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Dealing with Second Hand Machinery
Erik Macs, Wire & Plastics Machinery
This presentation covers the value proposition of dealing with second hand machinery. Talk will cover the do’s and don’ts of researching, acquiring, resurrection and disposing.
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Mordica Lecture
Dr. Emmanuel De Moor, Colorado School of Mines
Dr. Emmanuel De Moor will share his insights on physical metallurgy and the effect of heat treating on microstructural development/mechanical properties. See p. 66.
2:00 – 2:30 pm
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Introduction of BECHEM’s X-Series wire drawing lubricants: Consumer Benefits & Improved Global Impact
David Skaggs, Bechem Lubrication Technology
The new BECHEM X-Series adds to the Unopol lubricant family, known for exceptional wire drawing performance. The X-Series offers ecological and cost-effective solutions, addressing industry cost concerns and increasing EV market demands. Unopol FX 200 is globally recognized for extended tank life, improved die life, reduced downtime, and low foaming. X-Series products are formulated for rod breakdown, multiwire, and fine wire applications.
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Innovative Product Development in the Wire and Cable Industry: Enhancing Customer Value at NorthStar
Dominik Endler, EndlerPartners
In B2B industrial applications like the wire and tube industry, product development must prioritize customer value. This paper emphasizes the role of product developers in aligning innovations with market demands through customer intimacy and market insights. Design thinking, co-creation, and engin. principles like systems thinking and lean methodologies enhance development, while cross-functional collaboration ensures customer feedback is integrated, driving solutions that exceed expectations.
4:00 – 4:30 pm
High Temp (150C), Low Dk (<2) Fluorosurfactant Free Insulation for Wire & Cable
Tom Eveler, Syensqo
This presentation compares foamed FEP and Halar 558 (ECTFE.) Halar 558 is fluorosurfactant free and offers higher flexural strength, better foaming efficiency (over 70% air to achieve low Dk), and significant density reduction, leading to lower material costs and environmental benefits. Overall, Halar 558 provides lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective cables, with the primary limitation being its higher dissipation factor.
An energizing ‘Fireside Chat’ with Chris Tuff and Rebecca Cranford
Chris Tuff, bestselling author of The Millennial Whisperer; and Rebecca Cranford, Senior Vice President of Southwire Co.
Join Chris Tuff, a bestselling author and dynamic keynote speaker, and Rebecca Cranford, senior vice president of Southwire Co. and the 2nd vice president of the Wire Association, for what promises to be an engaging and insightful fireside chat.
Following his keynote address, Tuff will sit down with Rebecca to dive deeper into the strategies that inspire and energize the next generation of A players, retain top talent, and create a thriving multi-generational workforce. This
intimate conversation will explore how to build a culture that employees crave, foster meaningful connections and gain a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top talent. Cranford’s leadership expertise and Tuff’s innovative insights will make this a valuable discussion for leaders looking to energize their teams and transform workplace culture. Come prepared to be inspired, gain actionable takeaways, and join the conversation on how to win in the ever-changing landscape of work.
Petroleum oil has been the workhorse of hydraulic fluids for years. But workhorse or not, oil presents a major disadvantage for industry – it burns. Heat and pressure are common in manufacturing and can be dangerous in hydraulic equipment. A ruptured hose can produce a stream of oil onto a heat source, and if the fluid is petroleum oil, a fire can ensue. This presentation will discuss the safety and performance of various fire-resistant hydraulic fluids.
11:00 – 11:30 am
Effect of line speed on texture development in continuous cast copper rod
Gowthaman Ayyappan, Aditya Birla Science and Technology Company Private Limited
The continuously cast copper rod is ideal for producing thin wires for electrical applications via drawing. To reduce breakage during drawing, the rod requires higher elongation, which can be enhanced through texture optimization. This study investigated the correlation between microstructure, texture, and mechanical properties by conducting line speed trials. Increasing the line speed from 8.5mpm -9.6mpm raised the rod’s elongation from 40.9% to 43.33% significantly improving its drawability
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lubricant Product Advancements within the Copper Wire Drawing Industry
Emma Pates, Metalube Group
The growing demand within the copper wire drawing industry is the desire for maximum production output without compromising product quality or cleanliness. This demand has led to wire drawing machines being engineered to become larger, which has put a greater strain on the specialist lubricants required to optimise their operation. The dominating challenge within the industry is the formation of copper soap deposits; how we can tackle this from a development perspective will be discussed.
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Empowering Industry Growth: Unlocking the Potential of WAI’s Education Center and Training Platform
John Markowski, The Wire Association International, Inc.
Discover how WAI’s Education Center and new training platform are transforming professional development in the wire and cable industry. This session will provide an inside look at the platform’s innovative features, including online courses, interactive learning tools, and exclusive industry-focused content. Learn how these resources can help your organization upskill employees, enhance knowledge retention, and stay ahead in a competitive market. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned professional, this session is your gateway to unlocking the future of industry education and development.
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839 ...................................... FLYMCA
839 .................... H Folke Sandelin AB 839 ............................... Niehoff Endex North America Inc
839 Reber Systematic GmbH KG
839 Schmidt Maschinenbau GmbH
848 Wire Lab Company
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1162 Ambica Steels Ltd 1163 ........................ Anchmold GmbH 1165 ...... Cheng I Wire Machinery Co 1168 ......... Tsin Ying Metal IndCoLtd 1169 ............... Guowang Cable Group 1170 ....................................... Syensqo 1249 ............................ Leggett & Platt 1256 ................................. Fabritex Inc
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1005 ......... WAFIOS Machinery Corp 1011 .............. Kinrei of America LLC
1023 ......Jiangsu Kemaite Technology Development Co Ltd 1031 RichardsApex Inc
1039 Properzi International Inc/ Continuus-Properzi SpA
1049 CN Wire 1057 Joe Snee Associates Inc
1057 Pressure Welding Machines
1063 EKM Steel Reel
1063 Promostar
1069 Jiangsu Fire-Phoenix Wire & Cable System Technology Co Ltd 1070 Foerster Instruments Inc 1100 Lämneå Bruk AB 1102 Die Quip Corp 1111 Caballe SAU Construcciones Mecanicas Caballe 1111 Coseco SrL 1111 Fridea SrL 1111 Frigeco USA Inc 1111 Mario Frigerio SpA 1111 MFL Group
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•FFT analysis for detecting irregularities during extrusion
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PREVIEW of Exhibitors
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Ace Metal Works
American Wire Works
richard@acemetalinc.com
www.acemetalinc.com
USA Booth 253
Tuesday-Wednesday, May 13-14 | 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday, May 15 | 10 am - 3 pm
Exhibiting: Surprised by the new name? Ace Metal was just acquired and will now continue under the name Ace Metal Works. See p. 13. It will also continue to do what it has done since 1946, and this is manufacturing precision-engineered metal spools and tubular wire carriers for the ferrous, nonferrous, tire cord, fiber optic, and aerospace industries. Our cold-rolled steel spools are designed for uniform quality, multiple coatings, and durability. Our tubular wire carriers, available in square, star, clover-leaf, and circular-base designs, provide secure, efficient solutions for shipping wire and rod. American Wire Works has been a trusted partner in wire supply since 1940, supporting industries nationwide with extensive in-stock inventory, fast shipping and strategic sourcing solutions. From custom spooling and straight-and-cut wire to specialized packaging and warehouse programs, we provide high-touch service and reliable supply to meet the demands of various industries. With over 160 years of combined expertise, Ace Metal and American Wire Works deliver seamless wire solutions, connecting quality, efficiency, and reliability in every product. Stop by our booth to explore how we can help your company continue its legacy.
Personnel: Richard Medoff, Phil Fusacchia.
Italy Booth 1612
ACM MT
Tel. 905-669-4010
Tel. 39-02-5412-5301
www.acimaf.com
acimaf@acimaf.com
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Exhibiting: ACIMAF, based in Brescia, Italy, was founded in 1987 to promote the image of Italian technology for the wire and cable manufacturing industry. It serves an important role in coordinating and improving the presence of its member companies in major industry trade shows. ACIMAF collaborates with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in promotion and marketing activities to increase opportunities for its members for either entry and/or expansion in foreign markets.
www.acmmt.com sales@ howarequipment.com
Canada/Sweden Booth 1749
ACIMAF, Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
show to experience first-hand this innovative measurement system. Personnel: Stefan Askenfors, Martin Plut, Chris Hauer.
Advaris
Tel. 1-519-754-0998
Exhibiting: Represented in North America by HOWAR Equipment, ACM supplies measurement systems designed to save insulation compound usage and $$$ by controlling wall thicknesses. Cable cross-section measurement and data acquisition equipment from ACM will be displayed and operated for all to see the extremely precise and quick method of performing all two-dimensional cable measurements. The KSM model also allows quality control departments to track the efficiency of products or equipment with its sophisticated database and graphing + trending capabilities and analysis of data. Bring your samples to the
www.advaris.com advaris.usa@advaris.com
USA Booth 2016
Exhibiting: Advaris has developed cutting-edge ERP & MES solutions built specifically for cable manufacturers. Providing an industry leading complete software solution, Advaris continues to deliver successful projects packed with industry features and functions. Advaris provides state-of-the-art software that can revolutionize operations and unlock new levels of efficiency, productivity, and profitability. With more than 25 years of experience, Advaris builds long-term partnerships with clients and has built a proven track record as a trusted technology provider. Personnel: Paul Douwes.
Exhibiting: Aeroel designs and manufactures high accuracy laser micrometers and laser gauges for non-contact diameter measurement and control. These are suitable for on-line or off-line application, to check a number of different products, to improve process efficiency by reducing scrap and manpower, to assure dimensional consistency and product quality.
Personnel: Fabio Giannuzzi.
AESA S.A.
Tel. 41-32-8430395
www.aesa-cortaillod.com dmilz@aesa-cortaillod.com
Switzerland Booth 630
Exhibiting: AESA Cortaillod is a leading Swiss manufacturer of automatic test equipment (ATEs) that specializes in solutions to fully characterize electrical parameters of cables and wires. It also offers baluns and balunless solutions for LAN or category cable up to Cat. 8, linear resistance measuring equipment covering very small to very large section range, either in the lab or directly on-the-line, data management systems, ISO 17025 certification, knowledge and expertise in the cable industry for boosting your production yield.
Exhibiting: AFH is a specialist service provider based in Krefeld, Germany that provides endless woven haul-off belts, drive belts and processing belts for industrial use.
Aitmac, Inc.
Tel. 905-761-6165
Agape Industrial
Tel. 310-325-9000
USA Booth 1819
Canada Booth 2005 See p. 184
Exhibiting: Agape Industrial is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of metal mesh and wire forming machinery, meeting domestic and international customers expectations for quality, cost and performance. With machinery engineered and designed to meet customer specifications for consistent high performance throughput and low-cost maintenance, Agape is an industry leader dollar-for-dollar value and return on investment. Our Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) process assures that the latest technological advances will be employed in all new machinery, performance improving retrofits and AGAPE certified parts.
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
SCC: presenting
Exhibiting: Wire straightening, guiding and feeding equipment by Cometo; wire and cable cutters/ shears, rod straighteners and flat bar cutters by Tramev; a display of steel reels for shipping and processing and reel handling equipment by Appiani. Aitmac Inc. is the official supplier of Lesmo and Eurodraw Energy machine spare parts and service requirements.
Personnel: Allan Brown, Luigi Fornari, Edwin Pasterk, Davide Rhoda, Cristian Saraceno.
Ajex & Turner Wire Technologies
Tel. +91-9811-378882
www.ajexturner.com
mkt@ajexturner.com
India Booth 257
Exhibiting: Established in 1962 as Ajex Diamond Division, we bring decades of expertise to the design and manufacturing of diamond tools,
the finest of Swiss innovation
Description: The Swiss Competence Cluster is a young association of Swiss companies specializing in technologies for the wire and cable industry. All the members (10 to date) are individual companies with their own specificities, but together they are better equipped to understand and dimension the needs of this industry and thus address tomorrow’s global trends appropriately.
Contacts: Swiss Competence Center, tel. +41-32-843-0391, info@scc-wci.swiss, www.scc-wci.swiss
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
SCC: The U.S. is the world’s second largest producer of cables, so the
interest is obvious. In the past, some of our members have already taken part in Interwire on an individual basis. Organizing a Swiss pavilion is consistent with the spirit of the association. It brings together small and large companies at this kind of event. The Swiss pavilion helps to raise the profile of our members, to be more efficient and to develop synergies.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
SCC: Switzerland has always been a country of innovation. As a result, each member will be showcasing its latest technological innovations in its own dedicated space. And the association is not to be outdone, introducing new methods of communication and business intelligence that are more in tune with the times.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
SCC: It will be like a specialized mini-market. Visitors will be able to discover a host of innovative solutions for cable production, metrology and tooling in a compact space. Highperformance, high-quality solutions at competitive prices.
Why we support Interwire
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, Southwire is proud to be a WAI Elite Sponsor. When we say, “It’s a great time to be in the industry and an even greater time to be at Southwire,” we mean it! We have seen continued growth, innovation and evolution within our company and the broader wire and cable community, and we are excited for the opportunities and possibilities that lie ahead. We see WAI as a strong industry advocate/partner and are thankful for its Interwire events, educational materials and networking opportunities. We are proud to support WAI by our sponsorships, individual memberships and by volunteering our time and services. We look forward to further connections!
Rebecca Cranford Senior Vice President Utility Sales Southwire
ucts from India, with customers in more than 70 countries. Our diverse stainless steel product range includes fine wires, spring wires, cold-heading wires and welding wires as well as a very diverse range of stainless steel bars. That includes round bars, hexagon and square bars, flat bars, angle bars and forged bars. Our large size range makes us a true “One Stop Shop” for our customers.
American Furukawa Inc.
Tel. 734-446-2200
ELITE SPONSOR
www.americanfurukawa.com
USA Booth 869 See p. 130
wire drawing dies, and an extensive range of innovative tooling solutions tailored to meet diverse industrial needs.
Personnel: Prayag Bansal, Ravi Bansal.
Align Production Systems
Tel. 800-888-0018
alignproductionsystems.com sales@alignprod.com
USA Booth 227 See p. 116
www.amacoil.com
USA Booth 104
Exhibiting: Align Production Systems provides a full line of standard and custom-engineered material handling products. Movement becomes faster, less expensive and more proficient by using our industrial solutions. Our process has made Align a proven leader in supplying innovative material handling solutions to a diverse range of industries around the globe such as automotive, aerospace, heavy construction, heavy electrical, mobile-home, pharmaceutical and food.
Personnel: Holly Hale.
Amacoil, Inc.
Tel. 610-485-8300
amacoil@amacoil.com
Exhibiting: Amacoil provides Uhing rolling ring linear drives and assemblies for winding, spooling, reciprocating, positioning and indexing. It will display Uhing products such as the RG, RS and Easylock line with RG demos. We provide solutions for For level winding, everything from hair thin fiber to heavy gauge rope and chain, with no electric controls or programming and virtually no maintenance. Regardless of how fast or slow the spool rotates, the Uhing traverse will always move at the correct pitch.
Personnel: Andrew Hess, Shane DeWitt.
Ambica Steels Ltd
Tel. +91-11 47034400
www.ambicasteels.com/ info@ambicasteels.com
India Booth 1162
Exhibiting: Ambica Steels is a leading integrated stainless steel long products manufacturer from India. Founded more than 50 years ago, our company is the second largest exporter of long stainless steel prod-
Exhibiting: American Furukawa, Inc., a part of Furukawa Electric Group, is a supplier of worldclass products for customers in the automotive, electronics, infrastructure and medical industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, we have the design and engineering capabilities to supply innovative and technologically advanced electronic and automotive products, manufactured at our four facilities in North America. We provide power cable and wire, electric cable and wire, electric cooling solutions, NiTi alloys, UV tape, HDTV camera cable, MC-PET, and industrial materials.
American Progress Group GmbH Germany/USA Booth 670 info@americanprogressgroup.com www.americanprogressgroup.com
Exhibiting: The company offers wire straightening and cutting machines, as well as straightening, cutting and bending machines for the precast concrete industry. These machines are designed to efficiently handle rebar and create wire reinforcement for concrete products.
Personnel: Francine Rios, Wataru Inoue, Tina Montgomery.
Anbao Qinhuangdao International Corp.
anbao@anbao.com www.anbao.com
China Booth 753
Exhibiting: Metal experts specializing in the manufacture of various
steel products, such as wires, ropes, strands, meshes and nails, with five factories and a total manufacturing complex of 200,000 sq m with a staff numbering 1,200. We produce 120,000 tons of wires, 30,000 tons of steel strands, 30,000 tons of steel ropes, 12 million square meters of steel mesh and 10,000 tons of nails each year. 95% of our steel products are exported to more than 80 countries and regions and are mainly used in power cables, architecture, agriculture, food, packaging, garments and so forth.
Anchmold GmbH
Tel. +86-135-2436-5211
www.anchmoldgroup.com
China Booth 1163
Exhibiting: Anchmold offers top quality tooling for wire and cable industry. Through trusted workmanship, we developed and expanded our business and customer base. The Anchmold brand is inseparable
from the wire and cable industry. We focus on providing high-quality tools, including wire drawing dies, stranding dies, shaped dies, extrusion dies, cold welding dies, etc. In addition, we can assist with design, manufacturing and service. Visit our booth to find out more.
products. Whatever you need, just ask if we can do it!.
Anderson Forest Products
Tel. 800 489 6778
www.afp-usa.com
sales@afp-usa.com
USA Booth 550
Exhibiting: Anderson Forest Products is a family owned and operated reel manufacturer with more than 50 years of experience in the industry. We produce high quality, specification-based wood products. Our most popular products are custom reels, crates, and shipping platforms, which are available in hardwood, plywood, and plastic, but we create a wide range of custom
Asaclean–Asahi Kasei Plastics
North America
Tel. 973-257-1999
www.asaclean.com
sales@asaclean.com
USA Booth 2010
Exhibiting: ASACLEAN™ is a world leader in purging compounds with grades for wire/cable extrusion, injection molding, blow-molding, and blown-film. The company’s product line features mechanical, chemical, and concentrate grades engineered for optimal performance based on your process and resins. Benefits include: faster changeovers/ reduced downtime, removal of color/ carbon contamination, reduced screw-pulls, lower scrap/reject rate, increased productivity and greater cost savings. Asaclean is backed by the Asahi Kasei Group.
PRODUCT Showcase
MGS: its FAT616 model now has a side-loading option
that makes it even simpler to box spools
At Interwire 2025, MGS Group will showcase the company’s new side-loading boxing option that will be in full operation. It represents the industry’s simple solution to boxing spools. It features robotic box erection, loading and sealing, all done by a single 6-axis robot, making it the most efficient use of robotic technology for this application.
The FAT616 is designed for on-line or off-line packaging of various products, including THHN, NMB, category, coaxial cable, tubing, hose, and optical fiber cable. It is part of the company’s next generation of FAT systems, developed in response to customer demands. It has a smaller
ATE Applicazioni Termo
Elettroniche Srl
Tel. 39-0444-601455
www.ate.it
m.borella@ate.it
Italy Booth 1511
Exhibiting: ATE Applicazioni
Termo Elettroniche designs and manufactures induction heating equipment including process automation, control and supervisory systems. ATE’s induction furnaces are innovative, technically advanced.
Personnel: Massimo Borella.
August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG
Tel. +49-6431-96-10-0
www.streckerusa.com/en/ sales@strecker.de
Germany Booth 1005
Exhibiting: Since 1933, August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG has produced high-quality buttwelding equipment for the wire and cable industry, serving both the ferrous and nonferrous sector. Strecker is the
footprint, faster production speeds, and a more economical investment compared to previous models.
The system is flexible, capable of working with a full range of customer-designated reel sizes and formats. The model uses a state-of-the-art integrated mechanical design and controls system for precise winding of a wide variety of products and reels, making the FAT616 easy, efficient and productive to use.
As part of the MGS Group’s automatic packaging solutions, the FAT616 contributes to labor, health and safety benefits, in addition to operational efficiency. Integration: The FAT616 can be integrated with
An MGS Group FAT616 model with the new side-mounting option.
other MGS Group technologies, such as the ReelBOT robotic systems, for a more comprehensive packaging solution. The FAT616, along with its counterpart, the FAT820, represents the MGS Group’s commitment to delivering advanced packaging solutions.
BOOTH 1139
first point of contact for individual solutions in welding technology. The products enjoy an excellent reputation for their quality and reliability and are being used not only in Germany, but in more than 110 countries all over the world. Visit us at Booth 1005 and see some of our electric buttwelding machines and cold welding machines in action. We’re looking forward to seeing you.
Automated Industrial Machinery Inc. (AIM, Inc.)
Tel. 813-818-8222
www.aimmachines.com
sales@aimmachines.com
USA Booth 1411 See p. 102
Exhibiting: Automated work cell solutions that can input wire from straight-and-cut or coil-and-form, weld and systematically arrange the finished parts. AIM has developed many bending equipment, from our patented hybrid forming solution, the Synchro AFM line, capable of
unmatched versatility, fast output and low-cost maintenance to our newest innovation in wire bending, Upgraded and updated 2D and 3D CNC wire bending solutions, single and double bending head machines with robotics integration. Complete automated systems, providing flexibility and simplicity in programming, offered in all “universal languages.”
Personnel: Constantine Grapsas, Mike Zintak, Mitchell Stookey.
Avient Corporation
Tel. 440-930-1000
www.avient.com
contact@avient.com
USA Booth 468
Exhibiting: Avient Corporation is an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve custom-
ers with agility. Our colorants, functional additives, engineered polymers and fiber optic cable solutions help our customers overcome their challenges or capitalize on opportunities provided by the fast-changing trends, including regulatory requirements across the wire and cable industry. Visit us online to learn more.
AWT Machinery Inc.
Tel. 815-315-4260
www.awtmach.com
whitec@awtmach.com
USA Booth 523 See p. 120
Exhibiting: AWT Machinery has been in operation since 2015, with local sales, service, spare parts and technical assistance near Chicago. We represent two world-class machinery OEMs: Clifford Machines & Technology (www.cliffeng.com) for resistance welding equipment for wire mesh products and gating products for construction, high-security fencing, agriculture and reinforcement. The second OEM is Progress (progress-m.com), for engineering mesh welders and rebar stirrup benders.
Personnel: Scott Liebenberg, Clive White, Pieter Vorster, Martin Smith, Carl Johann van Eeden, Iain Ambler, Michael Rogers.
Axjo America
Tel. 828-322-6046 www.axjo.com sales@axjo.com
USA/Sweden Booth 857
Exhibiting: Axjo is a Swedish polymer company founded in 1945 that at an early stage identified the potential to use plastic for packaging purposes. Today, we are a leader in drums, spools and reels in smart plastics. Axjo has established longterm collaborations with a number of global companies that use our solu-
RELAXATION
LOUNGE. This special site at the WJI Lounge on the show floor is the perfect attendee spot to r-e-l-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-x!
This show floor service may well be one of your most memorable experiences on the exhibit floor as it will provide complimentary massages to help Interwire visitors unwind. The service will be offered during event hours Tuesday to Thursday. And, on Wedesday afternoon, from 4 to 5 pm, it will include a “Taste of the South” Happy Hour where visitors can enjoy a delightful selection of southern fare, paired with local beer. This sounds like a good one to pencil in your schedule.
tions in their production, solutions that not only improve cost efficiency but also a secure transition to a new era and new technology.
Aztech Lubricants
Tel. 405-310-0034
USA Booth 557
Exhibiting: Aztech Lubricants is a global provider of wire drawing lubricant solutions that has been in business for 18 years and has more than a century of experience. Please stop by our booth for information on some of our new high-fusion insoluble drawing lubes. We are now offering a new, more environmentally friendly packaging that is also cost-saving for you. We excel at providing a full line of calcium, sodium,
and potassium stearate-based drawing powders, RP oil, drawing oils, vanishing oils, and precoats.
Personnel: Mike Colvin, Kurt Maurer.
B&H Tool Company
Tel. 760-471-8949
www.bhtool.com
USA Booth 453
Exhibiting: B&H manufactures custom and standard, high-temp and lowtemp annular crosshead die assemblies. Our tooling is made from 420 SS and nickel alloys. We offer all kinds of designs including adjustable, fixed, and multi-layer. Our industry leading team of engineers can incorporate any features into our designs, including striping, adapters, overcoating/skim coating, spiral deflectors,
tapers, and any tip & die locations. We use computational fluid dynamic analysis (CFD) to optimize the flow channel inside the flow path(s). We’ll show you how you can modernize your extrusion operations.
Bartell Machinery Systems LLC
Tel. 315-336-7600
Balloffet Die Corporation
Tel. 915-309-1359
www.balloffetdie.com
USA Booth 463
Personnel: Peter M. Neville.
Exhibiting: A family business founded in 1870 in Lagnieu, France, Balloffet is a world leader in the manufacturing of diamond wire drawing dies and precision tools. It is also a specialist in the machining of ultrahard materials with its extensive experience and expertise in constant evolution, Balloffet manufactures dies and precision tools for industries that include wire, cable, tubes, rods and metal profiles in the diameter range of 0.003 mm up to 35 mm.
Personnel: Bill Couse, Nicolas Barthod.
www.bartellmachinery.com
USA Booth 739
Exhibiting: Since 1940, Bartell has been a fixture in the wire and cable industry, delivering innovative and robust solutions based on an expertise of shaping, winding and twisting wire and cable. From payoffs and take-ups to bunchers and stranders, Bartell’s solutions deliver the performance and dependability needed to ensure your success.
Baum’s Castorine Co., Inc.
Tel. 315-336-8154
www.baumscastorine.com
USA Booth 2235
Exhibiting: At Baum’s Castorine, we take pride in formulating superior lubricant products that are designed to extend machine life and reduce your maintenance costs. In most
cases, we can provide same day service or within three working days, reducing costly downtime. Quality and performance at competitive prices. That’s been our commitment to customers for more than a hundred years.
Personnel: Thomas Whitcombe, Brenda Whitcombe, Mike O’Herien, Paul Berger.
BCT Group
Tel. +30-210-692-5616
www. info@bct-group.gr
info@bct-group.gr
Greece Booth 109
Exhibiting: An engineering, contracting and validation company, the BCT Group specializes in: industrial HVAC systems|industrial refrigeration|cleanroom design, construction and validation|special air applications for industrial environments (dry applications, degassing systems, etc.).
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Description: Syensqo is a global manufacturer of market-leading polymers and compounds. Our portfolio includes Solef® PVDF, Halar® ECTFE, KetaSpire® PEEK, AvaSpire® PAEK, Radel®, PPSU, Ryton® PPS, as well as many other solutions for wire & cable manufacturers. We are also excited to announce the construction of our new Solef® PVDF plant in the USA. The company, based in Belgium, was created in 2023 through a spinoff of Solvay, serves multiple markets. It has some 13,000 employees in 30 countries, with 12 major R&D centers and 62 industrial sites.
Syensqo: polymer and compound supplier will present an advanced foamed insulation
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Eveler: Syensqo has several new products for wire and cable manufacturers that span across our polymer families. We have heard that Interwire is a great place to connect with new and existing customers!
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Overall, Halar 558 provides lighter, stronger, and more cost-effectivWe cables, with the primary limitation being its higher dissipation factor. Halar is made in the USA.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Eveler: Three reasons!
Contacts: Thomas Eveler, key account manager, tel. 770-772-8200, thomas.eveler@syensqo.com.
Eveler: We will present Syensqo’s Halar 558 foamed insulation grade. Compared to many FEP products in the market, Halar 558 is fluorosurfactant free and offers higher flexural strength, better foaming efficiency (over 70% air to achieve low Dk), and significant density reduction, leading to lower material costs and environmental benefits.
#1. The relaunch of our complete Solef copolymer PVDF line.
#2. Our fluorosurfactant-free, made-in-the USA Halar ECTFE insulation to compete against FEP.
#3. Our new non-fluorinated, hightemperature compound portfolio for jacketing and insulation.
Bechem Lubrication Technology, LLC
Tel. 440-561-6001
USA Booth 1911
Exhibiting: Bechem Lubrication Technology presents the wire drawing lubricants of the Bechem Unopol and Berudraw series. Bechem Unopol and Berudraw ensure the highest level of quality and productivity for all applications in the demanding field of wire manufacturing. Bechem provides lubrication solutions for industry. Stop by our booth to find out what makes the #yellowdrums different.
Personnel: David Skaggs, Troy Carr, Pedro Tedeschi.
Beijing Orient Pengsheng Tech Co Ltd
Tel. +86-1360-124-9252
www.orientps.com/ riverqi@vip.126.com
China Booth 969
Exhibiting: Our company supplies copper and aluminum continuous casting machines, drawing machines, continuous extrusion machines for copper flat wire and busbar, busbar processing machines, cable producing machines, steel wire drawing machines, steel rope stranding machines and flux-cored welding wire machines.
Personnel: River Qi, Alvin Cheng, Rita.
Bergandi
Tel. 951-361-8000
www.bergandi.com sales@bergandi.com
USA Booth 1002
Exhibiting: A world-class leader with over 95 years of manufacturing history in developing equipment for the wire industry, we have sold some 2,000 machines in more than 65 countries. Bergandi’s exceptional knowledge and experience serves as a testament to its customers of the quality, performance and efficiency that it provides, which is essential to be successful in a competitive world. Come see our chain link weaving machines, along with other equipment lines such as: weaving machines, spiral belting equipment,
barbed wire (Iowa and reverse-twist) machines, razor wire systems, PVC wire coating extrusion lines and an eco-panel building systems.
Germany Booth 457
Personnel: William, Joe, Scott.
Betasistemi Srl
Tel. +39 0424-1745227
www.betasistemi.it/ info@betasistemi.it
Italy Booth 263
Exhibiting: Betasistemi is an innovative company in the wire drawing equipment market for nonferrous materials, specializing in machinery for copper, aluminum and aluminum alloys. Our range includes rod breakdown machines, single/double wire with slip control, tandem/compact, intermediate machines, multi-wires (4-48), annealers, payoff systems (manual/automatic) and spoolers (manual/semiautomatic/fully automatic). With over 25 years of industrial experience, Betasistemi offers quality products and services with innovative engineering.
Blachford Corporation
Tel. 815-464-2100
USA Booth 905
Exhibiting: Boockmann Engineering specializes in innovative processes, machinery, and consumables for wire and cable cleaning and coating. Originally founded in 1983 as a trading, representation and consulting company for magnet wire enamels and secondary insulation materials, the company has since evolved into a globally recognized manufacturer with extensive in-house production capabilities. The company develops customized machinery and supports customers with process development, commissioning and maintenance. Its chemical lab offers advanced analysis services, ensuring high-quality solutions.
Exhibiting: Blachford Corporation is a manufacturer of lubricants and specialty chemicals for the ferrous and nonferrous wire industry. It has supplied custom-designed lubricants to global and North American industry leaders in welding wire, spring wire, PC strand, tire bead and tire cord, and industrial wire since the 1950s. Recently, Blachford partnered with Metalube UK to offer worldclass quality lubricants for copper and aluminum wire and tubing. We look forward to meeting you at the booth to discuss your wire drawing needs.
Personnel: Mark van der Vlist, Matthew Messner, Stephen Wright, Scott McIsaac, Art Williams, Michael Cundari, Bruce Howie, Ian Sidders, Svet Pavlovsky.
Exhibiting: Represented in North America by HOWAR Equipment, Boxy Srl will showcase a large array of steel reels and reel-handling equipment. The lineup includes machined reels for wire drawing, pressed steel reels for bunching and extrusion lines, corrugated and structural steel reels for production and shipping, wire carriers and stem packs. Take-apart reels are available in a specialized assortment which includes collapsible reels for packaging of reel-less wire coils with and without cardboard cores. A complementary line of handling equipment such as reel tilters, lifters pallets and coil lifters is available to help manage wire packages. The stand will
Why I support Interwire
Cable Components
Tel. 877-526-2286
The wire and cable industry has survived some major changes in the last 20 years, including the dreaded Covid period. At James Monroe Wire & Cable Corporation, we have seen the greater focus on AI, data centers and increased calls for further electrifying the world. That’s why I feel it is it important to continue supporting the WAI and Interwire as they provide a vital platform for education, information exchange and overall continued connection within the industry and its people. That foundation is needed to help the industry grow into the future, and I want to do what I can to make sure that the industry can continue to move upward and onward.
include a working display of handling equipment and reels.
Personnel: Alberto Tononi, Chris Hauer.
Bozdemir
Tel. 90-258-268-41-16
www.@bozdemir.co info@bozdemir.co
Turkey Booth 2139
Exhibiting: Bozdemir is a supplier of stranding equipment for both bare wire and cable. Our product line includes single and double twist bunchers, rigid stranders, drum twisters, screening/taping and armoring lines.
Personnel: Mehmet Aksoy, Mehmet Yılmaz Toylan.
Buss AG
Tel. +41-61-8256874
www.busscorp.com info@busscorp.com
Switzerland Booth 541
nology: a unique oscillating single screw extruder that provides superior temperature and shear control compared to twin screw extruders; compounding solutions for various cable insulation materials such as PVC and C-PVC, rubber, polyolefins (cross-linkable, filled, zero halogen) and semiconductors.
Exhibiting: Buss AG, a Swiss company, offers specialized compounding equipment and solutions for the wire and cable industry. Their key offerings include: co-kneader tech-
Exhibiting: The Caballé brand belongs to the MFL Wire & Cable Machinery Division and its origins date back to 1944. The MFL Group has integrated the Caballé brand into a wide range of top performing rotating machinery for manufacturing wire and cable. Caballé machines are designed and built leveraging seven decades of experience and an installed base of over 1,000 machines worldwide are proof of their high performance and reliability.
www.cablecomponents.com
customerservice@ cablecomponents.com
USA Booth 220
Exhibiting: Cable Components is a leading provider of components and compounds for the wire and cable and optical fiber industries, as well as yarn and nonwovens for high- temperature filtration, textiles and other uses. With 25 extrusion lines and four compounding lines, CCG growth can be attributed to its ability to produce crosswebs, tubes, insulation, jacketing and other materials that provide: superior dielectric properties; thermal stability, even in high-temperature applications; outstanding flame-retardant and low-smoke properties; lighter weight through the use of chemical foaming technology; and completely recyclable materials.
Cable Consultants Corp.
Tel. 914-834-8865
www.cableconsultantscorp.com/ index.htm
info@cableconsultantscorp.com
USA Booth 231
Exhibiting: We represent leading European companies producing wire drawing and shaving, cabling, stranding, take-ups and payoffs, coilers, drum packers, semi and automatic spooling/re-spooling/re-winding, extrusion lines, cleaning, and annealing lines for ferrous and nonferrous wire, wire-rope, electrical and fiber optic conductors. The European companies include Gimax Srl, vom Hagen & Funke GmbH, GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH, MALI GmbH, Nexans Deutschland GmbH, Harter Cabling Machines GmbH, Vapormatt Ltd., and Induction Srl.
Dave Fisher President James Monroe Wire & Cable
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May13-15,2025
PRODUCT Showcase
AIM Inc.: latest innovation sets
wire forming standard for cost-effective 3D-wire benders
At Interwire, AIM, Inc., will proudly unveil the new AFCe-3Dx line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine designed to set new standards in wire-forming technology at an exceptional price point.
Key features include: DXF, LRA, and XYZ file import; animated bending simulation with collision detection; user-friendly 19” touchscreen monitors: Microsoft Windows® operating system; a 5 hp wire payoff unit; dial-a-service remote support; and maintenance module.
Available options include: AccuCal Automatic Bend Setup; AIM Academy 24/7 online training; MM Communication; robotics integration; and STEP and IGES file import.
Calmec Precision Limited
Tel. 906-567-77976
Canada Booth 1949
Exhibiting: Calmec specializes in engineered armoring solutions: process-driven machinery for continuous roll forming of metallic strip to produce armored cables; flexible conduit; and down-well ESP cables, hoses and components of deep sea umbilicals. That includes taping machines, caterpullers and capstans, dancer-accumulators, payoffs and take-ups and vision monitoring systems.
Personnel: Marc Fitzner, Paul McMillen, John Cassidy.
AFCe-3Dx specifications include: maximum wire diameter: 8 mm (10 mm also available); z-axis arm safety gates; a 5 hp payoff unit; two-plane wire straightener, one set of feeder rollers, cutters, bending pins; a tool cluster tailored to your specific wire; industrial storage drawer; unlimited z-axis rotation; proprietary SmartEditor® Software that simplifies programming and enhances user control; and Graphic Simulation with Animation that can visualize operations before production begins.
The AFCe-3Dx is designed for reliability, efficiency, and ease of use, incorporating readily available replacement parts to minimize downtime. Whether you’re upgrading
AIM’s AFCe-3Dx model!
from an older model or investing in your first wire-bending machine, the AFCe-3Dx offers unmatched value and performance.
Founded in 1992 by Constantine Grapsas, AIM Inc. is a premier CNC bending machine supplier serving customers worldwide. Stop by at Interwire and find out how we can help improve your operation.
BOOTH 1411
Carris Reels
Tel. 802-770-3503
www.carris.com
USA Booth 614
Exhibiting: Carris Reels is a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company, with several plants located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Customized packaging solutions manufactured and recycled by Carris Reels include nailed wood, plywood, plastic, wood/metal, hardboard, hybrid and stamped metal reels. Reels manufactured by Carris are intended for wire cable, cordage, chain, hose, tubing, strip connectors, film, textile, paper, fiber-optics and other linear packaging applications. Personnel: Eric Coughlin, Aaron Yaddow, Mathieu St-Amour.
Cavallero Plastics Inc
Tel. 413-443-0925
www.cplas.com
USA Booth 1901
Exhibiting: Cavallero Plastics is a family owned custom injection molding company that supplies a wide variety of bobbins, spools, reels and accessories in the USA. In house engineering, design and toolmaking allow us to provide full DFM services and supply custom and standard size bobbins. We serve wire, textile, medical, commercial, and aerospace industries. Cavallero is ISO 9001: 2015 registered. Personnel: Chris Cavallero, Nick Grizey, Tom Ehmann, Alex Cavallero.
Cemanco LC
Tel. 954-970-3099
www.cemanco.com
USA Booth 1711
Exhibiting: Cemanco LC provides high quality machinery, accessories and consumables, dedicated customer service and application advice. This includes winding systems and electro-magnetic dancers for superfine materials, KMK rolling ring traverses, wire and rod straighteners, replacement rollers with custom grooves and ceramic or TC hard coating, roller guide systems, ceramics, high-quality drawing cones, capstans and rings in zirconium oxide, solid tungsten carbide wear parts, hydraulic and pneumatic cutters.
Personnel: Beliza Bermudez, Rainer Lashofer, Troy Holdsworth, Rafael Carrasco.
Changzhou Haoqiang Cable Co., Ltd.
Tel. +86-01306-933-5858
www.haoqiangcable.com
China Booth 452
Exhibiting: Changzhou Haoqiang Cable Co., founded in 2001 in Jiangsu Changzhou, China, has 24 years of R&D with high-temperature resistant special cables. We specialize in the production of various silicone rubber wire, Teflon wire, UL electronic wire, FR mica wire, (shielded or braided) high-temperature RF cable, motor wire, heating wire (carbon fiber heating wire, alloy heating wire), thermocouple sensor cable, solar cable, irradiated wires, high flexible e-chain cable and hundreds of high-temperature, high-voltage wire and cable products.
Changzhou Longdu Electrical Co., Ltd.
Tel. +86-510-86521800
www.hscbobbin.com info@info@hscbobbin.com
We have nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing wire reels and technical service. We supply wire reels to the top cable makers in China, and exported to Asia, North America, South America and Europe, where we have become a trusted long-term partners. We have expanded our product range to also include plastic ABS cable reels and wooden cable drums for the cable industry, electronics industry, petroleum industry, optical cable industry, power industry, etc. We invested in the best low-cost manufacturing to maintain quality, a win-win we need for the wire industry to survive.
Christy Refractories Company
Tel. 314-773-7500
Chase Wire & Cable Materials
Tel. 781-332-0700
www.chasecorp.com
lhight@chasecorp.com
USA Booth 864
China Booth 452
Exhibiting: Changzhou Longdu Electrical Co., located in the Jiangsu Province, is recognized as a leading brand and one of the largest wire and cable reels manufacturer in China.
www.christyrefractories.com/ info@christyco.com
USA Booth 136
Exhibiting: Chase Corporation offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of cable component materials of any global supplier. Products include a wide range of multi-ply shielding tapes, heat seal and pressure-sensitive coated films and laminates, foil-free edge tapes, screening tapes, marker identification tapes, water-blocking tapes and yarns, and a full range of non-conductive and semi-conductive tapes for MV, HV and EHV cable designs. Industry recognized brand names include Chase and Sons®, NEPTAPE®, FIREFITE®, HIGHDRAW®, AquaBlok®, Slicktape®, Powerline®, Dualite® microspheres and Chase BlH2Ock® strand fill compounds.
Exhibiting: Christy Refractories is a manufacturer and supplier of high temperature refractories, insulation and ceramics. This includes bricks, monolithics, precast shapes, ceramic fiber, modules and boards as well as micro porous silica insulation. Christy Industrial Services provides field installation, both new construction and repairs, throughout the United States.
Personnel: Paul Schuerbaum, Eshwar Thandeswaran, Jeff Beetz.
Chroma Color Corporation
Tel. 815-385-8100
USA Booth 1262
Exhibiting: High-performance color concentrates for the wire and cable industry. Chroma Color Corporation wire and cable formulations are highly regarded color for this marketplace. These color formulations serve the building, automotive, electronics and telecommunications markets with standard, custom and value-added colorants that meet industry standards and specialty requirements.
Personnel: David Campbell, Peter Gallagher, Gary Orenstein, Eric Laird, Nanette Gregory.
Cheng I Wire Machinery Co., Ltd.
Tel. +886-6-3843399
Taiwan Booth 1165
Exhibiting: We manufacturer a wide range of equipment, including drawing machines, spoolers, coilers, take-ups, tilt-type wire feeding equipment, wire cutting, abrasive equipment for rust removal as well as lubricant powder coating, water cleaning and drying systems and other ancillary equipment.
Clifford Machinery
(See AWT Machinery.)
Clinton Instrument Co.
Tel. 860-669-7548
www.clintoninstrument.com
support@clintoninstrument.com
USA Booth 802
Exhibiting: The Clinton Instrument Company—specialists in spark test technology for the wire and cable industry, and inventor of the high frequency sine wave spark tester— has introduced its latest line of spark testers, the B-Series. At the show, Clinton will be exhibiting examples of tour B-Series spark testers.
Personnel: Marco Wang, In Wang.
Personnel: David Carroll, Brockett Carroll.
CM Furnaces Inc.
Tel. 973-338-6500
www.cmfurnaces
jneill@cmfurnaces
USA Booth 349
sales@cmsndt.com
USA Booth 1258
Exhibiting: CM Furnaces will be displaying the company’s complete line of continuous annealing furnaces. Common materials are stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, copper, nitinol, molybdenum and tungsten. Our temperature range is between 500°C (932°F) to 1750°C (3182°F). The furnaces are utilized for wire, strip and tubing. We service a size range of .002 in. to .750 in. The furnaces are in a multi-tube configuration and are capable of a hydrogen or inert atmosphere. Both custom and standard furnaces are available.
Personnel: Jim Neill, Jon Guibor, Logan Jeffries, Greg Vaughn.
CMS Inc. (Controle Mesure Systemes) www.cmsndt.com/
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Exhibiting: CMS Group, a leading manufacturer of Eddy Current and ultrasonic testing equipment for over 40 years, consists of CMS Inc. (USA division), Controle Mesure Systemes (French HQ), and Sofratest (UT for ERW and SAW pipes). We offer state-of-the-art NDT technologies designed to enhance safety, productivity, and quality. With our expertise and in-house manufacturing capabilities, we provide tailor-made solutions for inspecting wires and bars. Our systems can be installed in-line or off-line, performing surface and full body defect detection, magnetic inclusion detection, and dimensional measurements.
CN Wire
Tel. 575-589-1300
USA Booth 1049
Exhibiting: CN Wire Corporation is a world-class copper wire manufacturer located in Santa Teresa, New
DijitalPort Istanbul: supplying top quality materials for a superior finished product
Description: Founded in 2012 during the 4th industrial revolution and based in Turkey, DijitalPort innovatively merges information technology with industry to enhance production efficiency and quality, while reducing costs and time, focusing on producing diverse industrial products for the wire and cable industry that includes shielding tapes, heat and flame retardant tapes and yarns as well as semi-finished coaxial cable.
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Ahour: DijitalPort’s first-time participation in the 2025 Interwire is driven by our goal to expand our global presence and display our innovative products, specifically designed for the wire and cable industry. This event offers a prime opportunity for us to connect with key industry players, explore new markets, and demonstrate our commitment to blending technology with industrial practices, which has been our focus since 2012.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Ahour: DijitalPort will highlight Lubricated Aluminium Tapes, uniquely engineered to minimize surface friction, alongside HeatSealing Tapes designed for efficient low-heat bonding, and Waterblocking
Mexico. Our newly built 260,000 sq-ft, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, produces bare and tin copper wire conductors which services all markets in the wire and cable industry. We are committed in providing a level service to our customers that makes us a market leader in the industry. Our quality and service has contributed to our reputation and is the foundation of our success.
Personnel: Jay Ajro, Yilmaz Can, Sitki Canli.
Commission Brokers
Tel. 401-943-3777
www.commissionbrokers.com/ marty137@aol.com
USA Booth 1905
Exhibiting: Commission Brokers Inc. of Cranston, Rhode Island, will display photos and brochures of currently available used equipment as well as information relating to the company’s appraisal, liquidation, auction and consignment capabilities. Martin Kenner, President,
Tapes with outstanding swelling capacity for effective water blocking in cables. These innovations demonstrate our commitment to meeting specific industrial needs in the wire and cable industry with sophisticated, custom solutions.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Ahour: DijitalPort will showcase our commitment to working collaboratively, focusing on specific requirements to offer tailored, high-quality solutions. This is a great opportunity for meaningful collaboration and to discover how our products can enhance cable performance. We are excited to connect and explore possibilities together!
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with over 55 years of service to the wire and cable industry, specializes in nonferrous wire and cable equipment, wire harness/assembly/ processing equipment, and braiding machinery, from individual components to complete plants.
Personnel: Martin Kenner.
Condat Corporation
Tel. 800-883-787
www.condatcorp.com
inquiries@condatcorp.com
USA Booth 1719
Exhibiting: Condat’s lubricants range is recognized as a world reference in the wire drawing processes and offers the widest choice of soaps, surface treatment products, neat and soluble oils. Because each wire drawing plant is different, Condat experts develop lubricants answering your specific needs and guide you to the best lubrication strategy. Condat provides you support towards achieving responsible performance. For wire drawing, it offers 40 eco-designed lubricants rated through its self-scoring Lubriscore®. Particular attention is paid to the raw materials used in formulas, which do not include CMR components. We limit as much as possible the use of such hazardous ones.
Personnel: Brad Andrews, Jon Dewitt, Roberto Castillo.
Conductix-Wampfler
Tel. +47-942-5000
www.conductix.com
France Booth 214
Exhibiting: Part of the Delachaux Group, Conductix-Wampfler is a renowned global actor in development and manufacturing optical fiber and low-voltage and data cable assembling machine. We provide innovative solutions for industries such as automotive, defense and aerospace. With over 40 years of expertise, our products, including our cutting-edge Rollertwist, we help companies optimize productivity
and ensure safety. Based in France, we serve customers worldwide with tailor-made solutions and comprehensive support.
Confex Technology Ltd.
Tel. +44-77759-47337
angus@confexuk.com
U.K. Booth 652
Exhibiting: Confex Technology Ltd. was formed in 1993 by David Godwin, who prior to forming Confex was involved in the start-up of Holton Machinery including design, development and sales of CRE machines. Together with other ex-Holton Machinery engineers now employed by Confex, we have supplied many continuous rotary extrusion lines both as Confex and together with our partners. We no longer supply machines but concentrate solely on tooling wheels, dies, upgrades and consultancy.
Personnel: Angus MacKinnon, Paul Mitchell.
dies fast and efficiently. Advanced bearing symmetry analysis. Detailed shaped dies measurement. Measure drawing dies for sizes from 0.00079 to 2.126 in. (0.020 to 54.00 mm).
Continuus-Properzi SpA (see Properzi International, Inc.)
Coremo Ocmea SpA
Tel. +39-0248-80697
www.coremo.it/ info@coremo.it
Italy Booth 852
Conneaut Industries
Tel. 401-392-1110
www.conneaut.com
USA Booth 1907
Exhibiting: Conneaut has developed process expertise in precision winding, twisting and plying of all textiles types to achieve specific customer solutions. Materials typically used include fiberglass, aramids, cotton, polyester, nylon, UHMW, PTFE-coated fiberglass and many other specialty man-made and natural fibers. Markets served include electrical wire and cable, magnet wire, telecommunication, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, sporting goods, military, marine, durable goods and medical.
Conoptica
Tel. 47-72830150
www.conoptica.com
Exhibiting: Since 1960, Coremo Ocmea has been manufacturing industrial brakes and clutches. Accurate design and high-quality components, combined with continuous innovation, make our brakes and clutches the perfect solution to ensure safety and reliability for our customers’ machines. Our pneumatic caliper brakes are highly appreciated in wire, cable and tube applications due to their ease of use and installation, quick reaction time, fast availability, and very competitive prices. A comprehensive sales network provides skilled technical support and excellent post-sales service worldwide.
Corrupal
Tel. 888-856-2222
www.corrupal.com/en/ c.beauchamp@polyrol.ca
Canada Booth 259
conoptica@conoptica.com
Norway Booth 1268
Exhibiting: Conoptica supplies high-accuracy systems for drawing die measurement. Come and see our latest advanced measurement systems that can measure round
Exhibiting: We specialize in commercial and industrial packaging, offering custom spools for wires, paper tubes for shipping and item storage, and tailored solutions to meet your packaging needs. Our products are designed for durability and efficiency, ensuring safe transport and storage for various industries.
Personnel: François Laurin, Sébastien Houle, Christian Beauchamp.
Exhibiting: Coseco is the latest addition to the MFL Group’s port-
Why we support Interwire
Another Interwire show. As an exhibitor, Lloyd & Bouvier Inc. is there for business reasons, and the best part is that we get to meet everyone in one place. That includes customers, vendors, friends and new faces. You never know who you might meet. After two years of working hard, challenging ourselves to come up with new designs and products, it is good to again be able to talk to so many customers and potential customers about our new representation, capabilities and company legacy. We also look forward to the Welcome Reception. The Association continues to do a wonderful job of finding the best place for all of us to be entertained. For all the above reasons, we are proud to be a continuing sponsor of Interwire.
Pete and Tamar Kuipers principals Lloyd & Bouvier Inc.
folio of brands, and it represents the final piece in our comprehensive machinery offerings for wire, cable and rope manufacturers. It was founded in 1975 by a group of experts in machine building for the steel wire production and industrial wastewater and fumes treatment fields. Today, it has established itself as a leading provider of plants for treating the surface of steel wire, lines for electrolytic coating of copper wire, plants for continuous pickling of welded tubes in stainless steel, plants for regenerating sulfuric acid, systems and devices for fume suction and washing.
tion wire welding machines, wire drawing lines and straightening and cutting machines as well as provide spare parts and matching accessories for every type of machine. We do so relying on more than 20 years of machinery experience.
CSM Metalurji Ltd. T. 2012
Tel. +90-444-2-769
www.csmmetal.com.tr
info@csmmetal.com.tr
Curti USA Corp.
Tel. 630-200-3209/
Tel. +39-0546-655911
www.curti.us
sales@curti.us
USA/Italy Booth 1516
Exhibiting: Automatic lines for processing of electrical cables. Engineering solutions for automotive, consumer electronics and home appliances, the telecommunications or lighting systems.
Personnel: Giacomo Dalmonte.
Custom Wire Products
Tel. 973-786-3200
www.customwireusa.com
info@customwireusa.com
USA Booth 610
Exhibiting: We use high-quality materials combined with advanced manufacturing techniques and stateof-the-art engineering practices. CWP works one-on-one with you to prototype and scale all your needs. For medical wire and tube design, we utilize custom fabrication services to offer a wide range of end products for the medical industry. We are committed to providing exceptional engineering offerings to our customers, with expedited components delivery. We understand the importance of expedited delivery. That’s why we work hard to ensure that your orders are delivered on time, every time.
Exhibiting: Our competence as a specialist for high-quality reconditioning of wire machines. We sell, overhaul and modernize machines from the manufacturers: EVG, IDEAL, Jäger, Koch, Schlatter, Vitari and WAFIOS. We recondi-
Turkey Booth 2012
Exhibiting: CSM Metalurji provides high efficiency plants and service for stages, from production to installation/commissioning; supplying technical know-how and technical and commercial consultancy services for its customers who are interested in investing for production of steel wires and wire products. Wire drawing, galvanizing, patenting, phosphating and stranding machines and lines are the areas in which CSM Metalurji is most ambitious. After the equipment is commissioned, we provide consultancy services to the customers to manufacture in ideal working conditions.
Personnel: Jeff Lawrence, Corey Latham.
Danyang Winpower Wire & Cable
Mfg Co., Ltd.
Tel. 86-511-86769009
www.whxcable.com/ flora@green-cable.com
China Booth 2112 See p. 144
Exhibiting: Danyang Winpower Wire & Cable has modern production plants with 25 production lines that specialize in the production of high-quality new energy cables, energy storage cables, solar cable, EV cable, UL hookup wires, CCC wires, irradiation cross-linked wires, and various customized wires and wire harness processing.
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WIRE RANGE: Up to 0.098 in. (2.5 mm.) diameter
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MATERIALS: Ferrous or nonferrous material / tinned, bare, or plated
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Exhibiting: We are a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 14 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building and construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging. Committed to engineering systems that are cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and offer a high return on investment. Manufacturing and technical facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Finland, Switzerland and the U.K.
Delesun Inc.
Tel. 540-998-0700
www.delesungp.com
USA/China Booth TBD
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Exhibiting: Steel wire drawing machines and accessories; copper wire drawing machines and accessories, automatic packaging and painting lines for tubes and profiles, and galvanizing lines.
Delta Tecnic
Tel. 603-365-1832
www.deltatecnic.com
USA/Spain Booth 563 See p. 177
Exhibiting: Delta Tecnic is a global supplier for masterbatch formulations for the wire and cable industry. Our new state-of-the-art production and technical facility in Querétaro, Mexico, signifies our commitment to the North American industry to provide the color concentrates they need
for automotive, telecom, high temperature, fiber optics, energy and industrial cable markets. With headquarters in Spain, Delta Tecnic has the capabilities to serve global wire and cable manufacturers.
Die Quip Corp
Tel. 412-833-1662
USA Booth 1102
Exhibiting: Die Quip will be featuring several of our innovative cutters for wire, cable and chain solutions to eliminate manual, hazardous and abrasive operations. Our cutting line includes Knipex pliers and hand tools, Krenn triangle blade bolt cutters, air powered, battery, electro-hydraulic and KMAX full hydraulic cutters. At the same time we can help you solve your die-making problems with innovative equipment, training and operating procedures to produce consistent high quality dies.
Personnel: Tom Maxwell, Scott Maxwell.
Guelph Twines: cable fillers should not be an after thought if your company’s goal is to make a high-quality cable product
Guelph Twines is a trusted manufacturer of premium cable fillers for the wire and cable industry. With over 50 years of experience, we provide cost-effective, high-quality filler solutions that enhance cable stability, reduce weight, and optimize manufacturing efficiency. Our advanced fillers are engineered for consistent performance, helping cable manufacturers meet stringent industry standards while improving overall production.
Contact: Chris File, account manager, chris@guelphtwines.com, www.guelphtwines.com
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Ironberg: Guelph Twines has been a leading U.S. supplier of cable fillers for decades, but Interwire 2025 marks our first time exhibiting. As we expand our focus in cable manufacturing, this show is an ideal platform to connect with industry leaders, strengthen partnerships and demonstrate how our solutions can enhance cable performance and efficiency.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Ironberg: We will showcase our advanced paper and plastic cable filler solutions designed to improve cable integrity, reduce weight, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Our fillers are manufactured with high precision and strict quality control, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. This allows manufacturers to maintain tight tolerances and optimize production efficiency with confidence.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Ironberg: Three key reasons!
1. Get hands-on samples of our paper and plastic cable fillers in various sizes.
2. Reliable, high-quality cable fillers engineered for stability and efficiency.
3. Customizable solutions tailored to specific cable designs and performance needs.
Dijital Port Istanbul
Tel. +90-2122-105969
www.dijitalport.com/ dp.info@dijitalport.com
Turkey Booth 1939 See p. 104
Exhibiting: DijitalPort has reached 30 tons production capacity per day for developed industrial products since it was established in 2012 with its exponentially increasing production capacity. It produces aluminum, copper, steel, plastic and paper based multiple layer flexible and semi-flexible products and also flame and heat resistance, non-woven and semi-conductive tapes, semi-finished coaxial and triaxial cables, wires and industrial yarns.
Exhibiting: Domeks is a global brand that has successfully produced high speed and international quality standards of coiling and reel packaging lines for all cable plants. Its multi-optional product family provides solutions to meet quality, technology and productivity expectations. We also offer multi-purpose compounding lines.
Personnel: Mustafa Ozkaya, Omer Yilmaz, Dogan Ozbaran, Orhan Ozbaran.
Dongguan Fuqiang Polymer Material Co., Ltd.
Tel. +86-1882-990-2867
www.yqmaterial.com
sale05@yqmaterial.com
China Booth 130
Exhibiting: Founded in 2009, with UL Certificate Number E533254, our subsidiaries include Suzhou Fuqiang Polymer Material Co., Ltd., and Dongguan Zhuofu Trading Co., Ltd. In 2023, we set up an office in Vietnam. In 2024, Dongguan Futao Polymer Material Co. was established especially for ceramic coating products. We provide fluoropolymers: FEP, ETFE, PFA, PVDF (transparent and pre-colored particles); PTFE; PCTFE; FKM; PEEK; color masterbatch; aqueous dispersion and Neostone™ ceramic coatings, etc. Our FEP grades NP-309 and ETFE grade ET806 are UL certificated.
technology and safety into the new millennium. Today, along with their subsidiaries Epoch Rollers, Appleton Mfg., Convertech and Schlumpf, Inc., the Double E Group offers a growing spectrum of high-quality and technologically advanced converting products for fields that include wire and cable.
Personnel: Andrew Flynn, Matt Spang.
Drawing Technology Inc.
Tel. 815-877-5133
Personnel: Zoe Liao, David Tang.
Double E Group
Tel. 508-588-8099
USA Booth 2255
Exhibiting: Since its founding in 1972, Double E Group has been a trusted source for quality web handling components for the paper, film and foil web converting/packaging industries. Its DF-2000 core chucks and carbon fiber shafts are legendary for helping to advance converting
www.drawingtechnology.com
USA Booth 370
Exhibiting: Drawing Technology Inc. (DTi) is a leader in engineering, manufacturing and supporting wire drawers, powered uncoilers, butt welders and recoilers. We work with all the top OEMs in the fastener, wire processing, concrete/construction, aerospace and bearing industry.
DRT Impianti Srl
Tel. 39-0348-790-2875
info@drtimpianti.com
Italy Booth 963
Exhibiting: DRT supplies automatic pickling plants for wire rod as well as services and assistance needed for the life of a modern and efficient pickling house.
Druids Process Technology, S.L.
Tel. +34-935-799-081
druidsbarcelona.com
info@druidsbarcelona.com
Spain Booth 115
Exhibiting: The high-performance roll-drawing technique from Druids is best suited for transforming wire rods into final diameters. DRU-Roll roll-drawing cassettes are easy to install also in traditional drawing lines. Using them increases line availability by decreasing wire breakage, eliminating die wear, reducing waste output, using less energy, improving product quality and reducing raw material consumption. Our advanced wire drawing lines feature our DRU-Vector and DRU-Wet technologies. These groundbreaking solutions eliminate the need for drawing lubricants, boost efficiency by enabling continuous production during changes of drawing duties, extend the lifespan of drawing tooling, and guarantee
enhanced wire quality. This approach significantly improves productivity and transversal sustainability in wire production, setting new industry standards.
Dusco Wire Co., Ltd.
Tel. +82-1046-625621
sales@duscowire.com
South Korea Booth 134 See p. 138
Exhibiting: Deoksu Industrial Co., Ltd. (Dusco) has developed ecofriendly plating methods, and in addition to special-purpose galvanized iron wires for wire exteriors, we have also produced various types of products such as general-purpose galvanized iron wires, annealed iron wires, copper wire, mesh and construction products. We have entered markets in many countries, including Korea, Japan, and China. We have acquired the ISO 9001 quality system standard and are working hard to provide infinite trust to our customers.
Dynamex Corporation
Tel. 310-329-0399
USA Booth 1705
Exhibiting: We will be displaying an advanced hi-speed single-twist cabler with an intuitive color touchscreen HMI. The cutting-edge STC-30RD-T model has floor-level reel unloading. Our single-twisters are available up to 48 in., and work best with our multi-position driven payoffs and inline tape payoffs. Also to be displayed is our patented auto-splicing tape payoff for extruder lines. The longitudinal-taping system performs unattended on-the-fly splicing. Available with patented “zero-angle tape exit” for traversed pads unwinding the tape always at 90°, it has PLC control VFD drives and can run up to 1500 FPM.
Personnel: Ben Bravin, Angel Hernandez, Joe Fontaine.
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
CLAAS: Our tradition combines
Description: Max W. Claas GmbH & Co. KG (CLAAS) stands for wire drawing tradition in Germany, since 1738. Our products are cold heading wire, through-hardening rolling bearing wire, heat-treatable steels and alloy steels, tool steel wire and heat-treatable spring steel wire.
new technology with an ages-old quality commitment to customers
customers. We see great potential in the U.S. market and would like to develop this further through our participation in Interwire.
quick delivery and consistent top wire quality.
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
CLAAS: Claas is an established company that sells its high-quality products beyond the borders of Germany and Europe. Our focus is on quality and customized solutions to best meet the expectations of our
CLAAS: With diameters ranging from 0.02 in. to 2.00 in., we set ourselves apart from other suppliers and also fulfill a wide range of customer requirements with our profile wires. We specialize in custom orders, drawn on our modern singleand multiple-wire drawing machines that produce optimum product geometry and the best possible homogeneity of the annealing structure. Our optimized process sequences ensure
CLAAS: We want to show visitors why our products and our company are the right choice. Our many years of experience in the wire industry coupled with state-of-the-art technology demonstrates our conviction that further development is crucial. We also emphasize sustainable practices and are continuously improving them. The satisfaction of our customers is our ultimate goal and we strive to find the optimal solutions for their needs. We cordially invite all those who share these values to visit us at our booth.
E-BEAM Services, Inc.
Tel. 609-655-7460
www.ebeamservices.com
USA Booth 218
Exhibiting: Polymer modifications, sterilization, decontamination, branching ... you name it, and E-BEAM Services can modify it. That includes polymers and other materials using electron beam technology and our team of experts to support your solutions. Our commitment to our customers is evident in the form of multiple high-capacity facilities, which are daily helping to create specialty products that our world needs and wants.
EBNER Furnaces, Inc.
Tel. 330-335-1600
USA Booth 548
Exhibiting: Visit us to learn about HICON/H2®technology that revolutionized annealing ferrous and nonferrous rod and wire coils, and our latest innovations: ABRE, E3, & Industry 4.0. EBNER’s global technology leadership has 400+ HICON/H2 bell annealers processing >4 million tonnes/year to exacting quality standards worldwide (100+ companies). HICON/H2 technology, utilizing up to 100% hydrogen, provides up to 70% higher throughput; superior, consistent mechanical properties maximizing product yields; ultra-clean surface; and up to 26% energy savings.
Personnel: B.J. Austin.
EKM Steel Reel
Tel. +90-352-322-1858
www.steelcabledrum.com/ info@ekmmakina.com
Turkey Booth 1063
Exhibiting: EKM Steel Reel, established in 2001, is a leading steel reel and drum manufacturer in Europe. Its production plants in Turkey, located in Kayseri and Kirklareli, have an indoor area of 9,500 sq m and a total area of 11,000 sq m, and are able to produce more than 20,000 steel reels and drums a year. We export to more than 40 countries around the world.
Electronic Drives & Controls, Inc.
Tel. 973-428-0500
www.electronicdrives.com
USA Booth 1600
Exhibiting: Electronic Drives & Controls is a systems integrator and field service team specializing in AC & DC drives, PLCs and factory automation. With 50+ years’ experience integrating new control systems and breathing life into older equipment, EDC has the engineering capability to design, build, and start-up and service projects from the sophisticated to the simple and the service support team to keep it all running from day one and for years to come. We are a factory authorized/factory trained service center for over 40 drive brands, with alliances with world class hardware and software providers.
Elematec Corp.
Tel. 847-846-0892
fkobayashi@elematec.com
ion™ Series Plasma Technology in operation. To learn more, visit www.enerconind.com.
Engen Srl
Tel. +39-0432-740366
www.engenmeccanica.com
c.mattiussi@engenmeccanica.com
Italy Booth 1518
USA Booth 2239 See p. 126
Exhibiting: We provide an environmentally friendly chemical that develops and provides auxiliary materials required in the process of manufacturing metal materials and parts, such as degreasing detergents, descaling agents, coating agents, lubricants, and anti-corrosion agents. Our solutions include: products kind to body and earth; long liquid life; and quality improvement & cost reduction.
Enercon Industries
Tel. 262-255-6070
www.enerconind.com/
USA Booth 327
Exhibiting: Since 1980, Engen’s core business has focused on strapping machines and automated packaging systems for heavy industry. Customer needs become Engen’s challenge. Highly qualified and always up-to-date staff follow the customer to make the best choice for their technical requirements. Innovation and customization are the drivers for all project implementations. Design, assembly and production departments work in synergy, in pursuit of a shared goal.
Exhibiting: Enercon surface treaters enable ink jet printing on a wide variety of materials used in the wire and cable industry. Ink jet printing enables digital print flexibility, faster changeovers and ease of use. However, not all materials successfully bond with inks. Enercon’s in-line atmospheric plasma treaters clean, etch and functionalize surfaces to promote ink adhesion, improve quality and productivity. Visit Enercon’s booth and see our Blown-
USA/Denmark Booth 238 See p, 136
Exhibiting: Join us at Interwire to experience ENKOTEC’s cutting-edge nail manufacturing solutions. Experience our ENKOsmart Factory, showcasing our advanced monitoring and data collection system designed to optimize nail manufacturing. With real-time data and sensor technology, it provides a comprehensive overview of production efficiency, enabling fact-based decision-making to boost productivity and quality. Additionally, explore our innovations through our virtual ENKOlive setup, where you will have the chance to see both our ENKOllator: paper tape collator and the ENKOline, the world’s most autonomous in-line nail manufacturing setup. The ENKOllator produces high-quality collated nail sticks at impressive speeds of up to 1,650 nails per minute, and the ENKOline is designed for maximum output and minimal downtime. Visit us to see how ENKOTEC can revolutionize your nail manufacturing.
ERA Wire Inc.
Tel. 203-933-0480
www. erawire.com
USA Booth 400
Eurobend
Tel. 49-911-9498980
Exhibiting: More than just wire “straightening and cutting,” ERA is the one stop shop for all your wire needs. Wire straightening and cutting service from .0005-1.00” round flat and shaped materials any length and tolerance, wire distribution, center-less grinding, parts and tooling, plus used, rebuilt or reconditioned wire machinery. Our on-site warehouse and in-house thru-feed center-less grinding allows us to provide our customers with exact diameters, desired surface finishes and short lead times. We also have an extensive inventory of pre-cut stainless steel wire for the medical and aerospace industries.
Eurowire and Wire & Cable ASIA magazines
www.eurobend.com
sales@eurobend.com
Germany Booth 118
Tel. 44-1926-834684
www.intras.co.uk
jason@intras.co.uk
U.K. Booth 117
Exhibiting: Intras is the world’s largest multi-media service company for the wire and cable, tube and pipe and fastener industries. We serve producers, manufacturers, suppliers and users of related wire, tube and fastener products, machinery, equipment and ancillaries.
Personnel: Richard T. Rae Jr., Richard T. Rae III.
Erocarb SA
Tel. +41-24-446-23-03
www.erocarb.ch
info@erocarb.ch
Switzerland Booth 638
Exhibiting: Eurobend provides innovative and cost-effective solutions for the wire industry through its wide range of CNC bending machines, wire flatteners and straighten-andcut systems as well as welding lines using the latest technology with user-friendly software and advanced operations monitoring systems, and more.
Personnel: Stefan Kavvadas.
Eurodraw Wire Equipment Srl
Tel. 39-02-939631
ewe.reception@eurowire.com
www.eurowire.com
Italy Booth 1513
Exhibiting: Erocarb SA produce its first crosshead in 1986. Since then, Erocarb SA has emerged as a first address for high precision material for the wire, cable and plastic industries. Its products excel for their longevity and cost-efficiency, and comply with the highest expectations associated with Swiss quality at the same time.
Esteves Group
Tel. 800-325-7989
www.estevesgroup.com
Exhibiting: Eurodraw designs, develops, and manufactures drawing and stranding lines, process lines and complete plants for the steel wire industry. Eurodraw can provide technical and technology consulting and feasibility studies along with training programs customized per their individual client needs.
Personnel: Lorenzo Facchinelli.
Eurolls Spa
Tel. 39-0432-796511
www.eurolls.com
Italy Booth 368
EVG
Tel. 212-697-0770
www.evg.com/en
USA/Austria Booth 2149
Exhibiting: EVG manufactures welding lines for producing industrial mesh and reinforcing wire mesh as well as machines for processing reinforcing steel. Its sister company, DEM, manufactures cold-rolling wire and wire profiles.
Exel International
Tel. 514-262-4864
Canada Booth TBD
Exhibiting: As North America’s leading manufacturer of flexible braided connectors, Exel helps OEMs and companies in power generation, transmission, and distribution improve overall component performance and reduce costs around the globe.
USA Booth 705
sales@estevesgroup.us.com
Exhibiting: We offer wire die solutions. We design and manufacture precision diamond and carbide wire drawing dies, extrusion tools, elongation die sets, and provider of recutting services. Our newest products include diamond-coated carbide dies for steel drawing and our Eddie Vending System.
Personnel: Kevin Healy, Toan Tran, Phil McLevy, Jacinthe Leblond.
Fabpro Polymers
Tel. 612-963-8239
USA Booth 1264 See p. 140
Personnel: Monica Lepper, Jason Martin, Jeremy Williamson, Bill Ballinger, Barry Melcher, Alejandro Altamirano.
Exhibiting: With over 30 years of expertise, Eurolls has built a reputation for delivering innovative, reliable, and high-performance solutions that optimize manufacturing processes and enhance productivity. Headquartered in Italy, Eurolls serves customers worldwide, providing tailored machinery and support for a wide range of applications. The company’s extensive portfolio includes solutions for wire drawing, wire rolling, (Vitari) straightening and cutting, chains, barbed wire, and more, catering to industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and fencing.
Exhibiting: Fabpro Polymers offers a wide range of polypropylene cable fillers with a variety of packaging options suitable for all types of cabling machines, including BIGFOOT packaging. Cablemax™ is available in slit film and monofilament construction offering two specific types of filling characteristics. The fillers are supplied in continuous knot free lengths to ensure trouble free cable making that are supplied on paper centers or without paper centers. Cablemax fillers are avail-
PRODUCT Showcase
Niehoff’s SMB: for fast, perfect braiding bobbins
Germany’s Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and its subsidiary Niehoff Endex North America Inc. (NENA) will display a multiwire drawing line type MMH 121 + RM 201 and a rewinding line type ARP 630 (payoff) + SMB 4.
The new four-spindle rewinder type SMB is a further development of the DSA-4 model and designed to respool wire drawn on multiwire or fine wire drawing lines onto braiding bobbins for rotary braiding machines. Four bobbins fed automatically from a magazine can be spooled at the same time enabling an SMB to continuously supply around eight to ten
able in a flame retardant construction that meet ASTM 2863 specifications. Personnel: Al Mullenbach, John Steffen.
Fabritex Inc.
www.fabritex.com
USA Booth 1256
Exhibiting: Equipped to handle built-to-order and fully customized stem pack fabrication for wire carriers, including those for every major OEM down coiler. Stem packs and related components are manufactured from carbon steel. Using more advanced CNC equipment allows us to offer a competitive price and maintain the highest quality standards. Whether it is replacement
braiding machines with bobbins. One of the SMB’s main innovations is that it can work at a speed of up to 800 m/min, 200 m/min more than its predecessor. In addition, the bobbin magazines on the SMB are mounted at man height. Thus, the operator no longer has to bend down to refill empty bobbins or to remove the filled bobbins.
The wires in the wire bundle are largely arranged in parallel and have no differences in length. Thus, the bundles can be processed into high-quality braids at high braiding speeds with a very low wire break frequency.
Niehoff’s SMB model can be seen at the company’s booth at Interwire.
The SMB rewinding machine is designed for round or flat wire made of copper, aluminum, iron, stainless steel and textile materials. Via the new digital service platform myNIEHOFF, machine and process data can be monitored online.
BOOTH 839
stems or installing a new line, we are here to meet your needs and assist you in making the best decision possible. You get experienced lean manufacturing, continually improved processes, and a competitive price that is second to none.
Fainplast Srl
Tel. +39-0736-403605
www.fainplast.com
j.bruni@fainplast.com
Italy Booth 1621
Exhibiting: LPVC, halogen-free flame retardant, PP and PE compounds for cable.
Felss Group GmbH Booth 128
Fenn-Torin
Tel. 860-259-6600
www.fenn-torin.com
sales@fenn-torin.com
USA Booth 748
Exhibiting: Since 1900, FENN has
been a leading provider of a variety of wire flattening, shaping and drawing equipment. We are excited to also extend our standard product offerings with the full Macbee drawing equipment line, which utilizes simple and reliable mechanics. FENN manufactures a range of products such as rolling mills, swagers, Turks heads, Torin spring coilers, drawbenches, drawing equipment and wire flattening and shaping equipment, combined or customized to suit applications from many different industries. Automation integration, ancillary options can be included. Made in the USA.
FiB Thermal Solutions
Tel. +32-2-332-1717
info@fib-group.com
Belgium Booth 963
Exhibiting: The FIB Group, active since 1936, designs and manufactures industrial furnaces, equipment, and heating solutions for produc-
tion lines in the steel wire, glass, and piece galvanizing sectors. It has offices and workshops across Europe, with a large staff of specialized engineers.
Fil-Tec, Inc.
Tel. 301-824-6166
USA Booth 611
Exhibiting: Fil-Tec Inc. is a technical fiber company manufacturing innovative products in Washington County, Maryland, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Fil-Tec has been innovating the fibers of your home, work and play for over 40 years. Our cable and fiber optic technical yarns help deliver electricity, internet and mobile phone service to people and businesses worldwide. Fil-Tec, committed to improving the fibers of your life.
Personnel: Christine Lovett.
Filtertech, Inc.
Tel. 315-682-8815
USA Booth 749
Exhibiting: Since 1969, Filtertech has serviced the wire industry by providing complete coolant and water filtration and waste disposal systems. These systems are custom designed for drawing coolants, aluminum rod drawing oils, annealer quench, caster roll coolants, caster water, CV water and other associated process coolant and water applications. Filtertech strives to exceed our customer’s expectations by supplying quality equipment and servicing that equipment for the life of the process.
Personnel: Mohammed AlBedour, Doug Weaver, Joe Scalise, Jamal El-Hindi, Joe El-Hindi, Dustin Louise.
Fine International Corporation
Tel. 732-933-0040
www.fineinternational.net
finesales@gmail.com
USA Booth 649
Exhibiting: At Interwire 2025,
engineering personnel will be available to provide literature and have discussions regarding our complete machinery portfolio that includes wire-handling equipment (payoffs, capstans, accumulator/dancers, takeups), extrusion equipment, tubular and rigid stranders and bunchers, vertical and horizontal braiders, vertical and horizontal taping equipment, non-contact and contact inductive preheaters and raw material offerings.
Personnel: Bruce Ceres, Lee Wu.
Flymca, Fluidos Y Mecanicas
Cantabria S.L.(FLYMCA)
Tel. 34-942-559-855
www.flymca.com
mlg@flymca.com
Spain Booth 839
Exhibiting: FLYMCA manufactures rotating machinery for production of conductors and cables for the power sector, control and instrumentation, telecommunication, submarine, offshore and umbilical, transformer cables, steel strands and ropes. Our sister company, FLYRO, sells used equipment.
FMS USA Inc.
Tel. 847-519-4400
USA/Switzerland Booth 449
Exhibiting: The company’s RTMX42.BC brake control system for closed loop tension control on stranding machines and a functional system will be on display. Tension data is wirelessly transmitted off of the machine for integration into either a PC or PLC. Possibilities include data logging, graphing, tension limit alarms, etc. Also, a functional RTM MP telemetry system will be available for review that uses wireless technology to replace the slip rings for encoder, digital and tension signals on bow style machinery. A selection of force sensors and amplifiers (with EtherNet/ IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET interfaces) will also be on display.
Personnel: Christ Makris, Steven Leibold, Jaff Sammarco.
Foerster Instruments Inc.
Tel. 412-788-8976
www.foerstergroup.com
sales.us@foerstergroup.com
USA Booth 1070
Exhibiting: Since 1948, the name Foerster has been synonymous with the highest quality and precision. We develop and produce instruments and systems for the non-destructive testing of metallic materials, metal detection and magnetics. In addition to developing individual instruments, our expertise lies in the implementation of complete, customer-specific test lines and their automation. Our business solutions offer you additional comprehensive services. We see ourselves as a partner for the entire product life cycle: from development, design and production to service and training
Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc.
Tel. 260-747-1681
USA Booth 1631
Exhibiting: Fort Wayne Wire Die’s complete product line will be on display. That includes single-crystal diamond, Poly-Di polycrystalline and Dual-Draw™ wire drawing dies as well as shaped profile dies, extrusion tips and dies, tungsten carbide round hole and shaped profile dies, Poly-Strand™ compacting, bunching and stranding dies, Di-Pro™ diamond powder and compound, and miscellaneous wear parts for the wire, cable and tube industries. The company also offers a full line of equipment for die maintenance and more.
Personnel: Logan Scherer, Brad Scherer, John Downey, Eric Bieberich, Byron Phillipson, Darin Nicol, Josh Schenkel.
Frekans Makina San. Ve Tic As
Tel. +90-2583-722-501
www.frekansmakina.com.tr/en/ home/
Turkey Booth 1855
Exhibiting: Our company has more than 25 years of knowledge and experience in providing cable manufacturing machinery. We provide insulation lines, sheathing lines,
coarse wire drawing lines, central conductor stranding lines, shielding lines, drum twister lines, banding machines, transfer lines and modernization of all lines.
Frigeco
Tel. +39-031-5488-100
Freudenberg PM
Tel. 919-620-3900
Personnel: Oznur Sarizeybek, Mustafa Dundar, Suleyman Dundar, Emine Aslan.
www.freudenberg-pm.com/en USA/Germany Booth 268
Exhibiting: Freudenberg
Performance Materials produces high-quality nonwovens for almost every application in the cable industry. Our products are part of modern cable constructions. FPM solutions protect effectively and reliably against water ingress and contribute to full performance over the entire service life - even in complex cable solutions. The product range includes conductive and non-conductive swelling nonwoven tapes as well as fixing, cushioning and sep-
arating nonwovens. The portfolio is constantly being expanded to include new solutions. This means that customers not only find nonwovens for traditional use in medium-voltage cables, special, telecom and fiber optic cables, but also high-tech solutions for high-voltage underground and submarine cables.
Fridea Srl
Italy Booth 1111
Friedrich Krollmann GmbH & Co. KG
Germany Booth 963
Exhibiting: Friedrich Krollmann
GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1885 and based in Altena, Germany, offers a wide range of machines and services for the wire and cable industry. That includes pointing machines for wire, rod, profile, and tube drawing plants; rotary swaging machines; drawing machines, straightening and forming machines, bundling machines and more.
Exhibiting: The Frigeco brand belongs to the Wire & Cable Machinery Division and is one of the two brands born and raised within MFL Group. Its origins date back to the late 1990s. Over the last 20 years it has consolidated its position as a top brand for rod breakdown lines, intermediate drawing lines, multiwire drawing lines, rotating machinery, extrusion lines and sheathing lines.
FUHR Rolling Mills
Tel. +49-523-3383600
www.fuhr-wire.com
Germany Booth 619
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Description: Align Production Systems (APS), a U.S.-based leader in industrial automation, provides heavy material handling solutions. We design and build equipment such as AGVs, air skids, turntables transporters, power tuggers, and custom automation systems. With a focus on quality engineering and durable construction, we help manufacturers move heavy loads, reducing downtime and improving operations.
Contact: Tony Rivera, chief revenue officer, tel. 800-888-0018, www.alignprod.com, sales@alignprod.com
Exhibiting: FUHR develops highly specialized wire rolling mills for the widest range of industrial applications. As a supplier of complete turnkey solutions, we develop and construct tailor-made equipment and
Align Production Systems: we help manufacturers move heavy loads where they need to go, safely and efficiently
APS: As cable reels continue to grow larger and heavier, the cable industry faces increasing material handling challenges. We are exhibiting at Interwire to connect with these manufacturers, providing robust solutions relevant to the industry. With over 50 years of experience as a trusted partner in heavy load handling, we understand the demands of wire and cable production.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
(AGVs), transporters, and custom-engineered systems. These incorporate the latest automation technology to help manufacturers automate the movement of cable reels throughout the production process steps.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
APS: Our advanced material handling equipment is specifically designed to help manufacturers move cable reels quickly, safely and with less effort. Our cable reel solutions include Automated Guided Vehicles
APS: As cable reels have grown in both size and weight, the challenge to move them through production has grown in tandem. Please, stop by our booth, and learn how we can help you move the heaviest of reels used in the industry. We can discuss your specific material handling hurdles while exploring our products as a viable solution.
systems in close collaboration with our clients – systems that integrate seamlessly into existing processes on site. We are a medium-sized family-owned and managed company in the third generation, which can look back on more than 75 years of knowhow in the construction of rolling lines and special machinery. In the course of the past decades, we have become a leading partner of many industry sectors.
Personnel: Volker Gerth.
Gem Gravure Company Inc.
Tel. 781-206-9912
www.gemgravure.com
USA Booth 805
INTERWIRE ELITE SPONSOR
Exhibiting: Established in 1952,
patented wheel printing processes designed by Gem Founder Joseph Gemelli. Gem CEO David Gemelli introduced the first inkjet printers to the wire and cable industry in the 1980s. Now expanded to offer full line of fluids compatible with all brands of continuous ink jet printers. We specialize in the design and production of the finest pigmented fluids in the market today. Our alphaJET inkjet printers can provide superior coding for industries ranging from food and beverage to automotive and pharmaceuticals.
Personnel: Derek Olson, Annaliese Sviokla.
GEO Reinigungstechnik GmbH
Tel. 49-2542-9555290
www.geo-reinigungstechnik.de/en Germany Booth 231
Exhibiting: GEO Cleaning Technology. For more than two decades, GEO has explicitly dealt with the cleaning of various profiles
and today offers a complete range of aqueous and mechanical wire cleaning systems both for single and multi-wire applications. GEO Systems with textiles or brushes are very effective, having small space requirements, and are easily integrated into existing processes for a very low cost, for predictable and dependable results. Aqueous cleaning can substantially remove contamination, even the smallest surface defects. Depending on the requirements, high-pressure nozzles, steam or ultrasonic modules are used individually or in combination. GEO also produces machines that can coat drawn and finished welding wires to maintain their pristine nature.
RichardsApex has long been a firm WAI supporter through our membership, volunteering, attending events or sponsorships such as this. We believe in reinvesting in our business and supporting the Association and the GCCF does just that. Continuous casting is a major part of our global business, and having the world’s top producers at the same event -one that has a robust technical program--made this an easy call. We are unmatched in our technical know-how and understanding how to dial a product into a customer’s individual needs. Being at the Global Continuous Casting Forum, we can showcase that in a personal way to potential customers.
Drew Richards CEO RichardsApex, Inc.
compounded solutions and the leading brand in PVC compounds. We offer a range of formulated TPEs, PPs and other TPOs, contract manufacturing solutions and strategic manufacturing services.
The George Evans Corporation
Tel. 309-757-8300
www.george-evans.com/reels
USA Booth 2241
Exhibiting: Since 1939, The George Evans Corporation has provided the wire and cable industry with durable, cost-effective, and fully recyclable Toroidal® steel fluted reels. The experience, versatility and modern technology in our custom manufacturing shop allows us to design and build reels to meet all of your packaging, shipping and industrial application needs. At the George Evans Corporation, we offer the following to meet your specific requirements. Toroidal reels, Western Electric reels, NEMA I & NEMA II reels, GEC custom design reels and structural reels. Let GEC build your next reel!
PLATINUM SPONSOR
lenro Incorporated
Tel. 606-564-4778
www.glenro.com
USA Booth 659
Exhibiting: Since our founding in 1958, we have been dedicated to providing innovative and reliable process heating solutions. We remain committed to delivering customized solutions that help our customers increase their productivity, improve their bottom line, and stay ahead of the competition.
Personnel: Alex Hesler, Jim Sorge, Eric Hummel, Tim Caproni, Zach Taulbee.
GMM USA LLC
Tel. 630-822-0113
www.gmm.com.tr
iselvili@gmm-usa.com
USA/Turkey Booth 639
Exhibiting: Güven Mühendislik
Makine Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd Şti (GMM) established in 2000 is one of
the leading machinery manufacturers in Turkey. Founded by three Engineers with a combined experience of over 30 years, GMM has become a well-known company in machinery industry in Europe, Africa and Asia. The production is performed at our fully integrated plant with total floor space of 130.000 sq ft and site area of 215.000 sq ft with the latest technologies and using most advanced machinery. GMM is certified by ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Personnel: Levent Selvili, Taner Kucukcakmak.
GMP Slovakia s.r.o
Tel. +39-0309-953351
Slovakia Booth 2015
Exhibiting: GMP Slovakia is a worldwide leader in the production of steel reels, drums, take-apart reels and handling equipment for the wire and cable industry. The company has two plants, in Europe and in India. Personnel: Federica Gatti, Livio Ruggenenti.
Gnata Filippo Srl
Tel. +39-035-34-33-09
www.gnata.it/en/ info@gnata.it
Italy Booth 569
Exhibiting: Since 1961 we have been committed to delivering the highest quality product and best experience possible. The perfection of our hot-marking machines with colored tape for pipes and plastic cables has been achieved over the years thanks to our serious commitment to technical and qualitative research. Method, foresight and passion have allowed the company to become the leader in the marking industry, and the constant awareness of the needs of both the client and the market allows the company to do the research and develop new solutions. This is how we leave our mark.
Personnel: Andrea Ravasio, Moshe Laiser.
Graham Engineering Company, LLC
Tel. 717-848-3755
Personnel: Peter Leary, Jacob Marcure, Tom Baldock.
www.grahamengineering.com
gecmachineorders@ grahamengineering.com
USA Booth 968
Exhibiting: Graham Engineering provides extruders and extrusion systems for the wire and cable industry. Our solutions are customized to meet your application needs. We offer extruders for standard and high-temperature corrosive polymers, with or without foaming. Our services include project management, pre-shipment integration/testing, process development, training, and post-shipment support for the life of your equipment. We serve the following markets: energy, fiber optic, telecom, building, automotive, hightemp, high-speed data, specialty, medical, rubber/silicone, conduit and wire protection markets.
Personnel: Jason DiChristofaro.
Guelph Twines Ltd
Tel. 519-821-9140
www.guelphtwines.com
Canada Booth 2229 See p. 108
Exhibiting: For 50+ years, electrical cable industry businesses across North America have trusted Guelph Twines for a complete line of high-quality polypropylene, paper, and flame-retardant cable fillers manufactured to exacting industry standards.
Guowang Cable Group
Tel. +86-0371-60977386
China Booth 1169
Exhibiting: Guowang Cable Group is mainly engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing and service of four categories of cable products: overhead conductors, power cables, electrical equipment wires, and special cables. These products are widely used in construction engineering, fire engineering, power engineering, municipal, transportation, chemical and other fields. With reliable product quality and perfect after-sales service, it is deeply trusted by domestic and foreign users. The products are sold well in China, and exported to Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and America and other countries.
H. Folke Sandelin AB (HFSAB)
Tel. 46-141-203630
www.hfsab.com
Sweden Booth 839
of high-voltage test equipment and solutions for the wire and cable industry. Their offerings include: cable type and routine testing systems, cable test accessories, measurement equipment, engineering and design services, and more.
Häfner & Krullmann GmbH
Tel. 49-5208-7004-157
www.hafner-spools.com
kunze@hafner-spools.com
Germany Booth 2231
Exhibiting: Häfner has stood for competence and innovation in the manufacture of plastic spools for more than 60 years. If you cannot find what you are looking for among our more than 1,400 coil variants, we will accompany you from the application to the finished article. Häfner is your specialist for the development, design and production of coils using the injection molding process.
Harter GmbH
Tel. 43-2689-20175
www.harter-machines.com
Austria Booth 231
Personnel: Mike Ironberg, Jack McDonald, Devon Suggitt.
Guill Tool & Engineering
Tel. 401-465-5526
USA Booth 710
Exhibiting: Guill Tool & Engineering, a leading manufacturer of extrusion tooling, will display the company’s bullet series of crossheads to the wire and cable industry. These crossheads are fixed center, have no hardware, and included our patented cam lock feature that facilitates lightning-fast tool changes and crosshead cleaning. Additional designs on display will include our multi-layer nylon/PVC and multilayer CV crossheads.
Exhibiting: HFSAB, from Motala, Sweden, a co-exhibitor with Niehoff Endex North America, Inc., supplies continuous lead extrusion equipment and know-how for trouble-free lead sheathing of cables requiring a perfect moisture barrier. Horizontal lead extruders are floor-standing, easy to install, maintain and fully automatic. Die blocks cover a wide range (6 mm to 190 mm). The melting pot range has 10, 18, 35 and 60 ton capacities. Additional equipment: the Cable Repair and Recovery System (CRRS) for removal of individual layers, HDPE outer jacket, lead sheath and triple-layer XLPE insulation, without causing damage to subsequent layers below, enabling the cable to be repaired/recovered.
Haeflely AG
Tel. +41-61-373-4443
www.haefely.com
support@haefely.com
Switzerland Booth 543
Exhibiting: Haefely, founded in 1904, offers a comprehensive range
Exhibiting: Harter’s products lines include steel bow stranders, tubular stranders, single-twist bunchers and SZ stranders. The company has more than 30 years of experience in machine-building. Working with customers, and using state-of-the-art 2D/3D CAD-Systems, it offers special constructions for wire and cable production.
Heany Industries Inc.
Tel. 585-889-2700
www.heany.com
cliffr@heany.com
USA Booth 114
Exhibiting: We are a manufacturer of high-purity alumina and zirconia eyelets, guides, bushings, pulleys, etc., that extend the life of machinery components and reduce downtime. We provide wear-resistant thermal spray coatings to our stock line of aluminum pulleys, custom fabricated parts and customer parts.
Personnel: Clifford Rabidoux.
PRODUCT Showcase
Clifford Machines: advanced cable tray welding
With the growing number of DATA Centers in North America, wire mesh cable trays have become the preferred solution for organizing and installing cables, and Clifford Machines & Technology—represented by AWT Machinery in the U.S.—offers the most advanced wire mesh cable tray welding machinery.
Our welding line can produce cable trays with multiple edge wire forms on a single machine: a lap-welded mesh with flush welded wire on all four edges, welded edge wires to further protect cable installation and T-welded and crimped edge wires to help installation.
The edge wires are fed directly from coils to ensure high-quality, strong
Henrich Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Tel. 49-2772-5060
henrich-gmbh@henrich.net
www.henrich.net
Germany Booth 911
Exhibiting: Henrich Maschinenfabrik GmbH, founded in 1960, is a leading supplier of wire drawing machinery to the international wire and cable industry. Our highly motivated workforce in Herborn operates with a firm commitment on behalf of a wide range of customers. All Henrich products are “made in Germany.”
H-I-S Coatings
Tel. 405-230-8125
www.hispaint.com
jeremy.cox@hispaint.com
USA Booth 112
Exhibiting: HIS Paint
Manufacturing Company offers a comprehensive assortment of wire and cable coatings. Our coatings are designed for product color identifi-
T-welds—even on the corners of cable trays. Off-coil edge wires are essential for producing T-welded and crimped edge wire cable trays. Our welding port tooling enables rapid setup due to its innovative welding system and automatic positioning of tooling. Manufacturers can quickly switch between tray sizes and designs.
The line has an integrated highspeed wire straightening and cutting system for preparing line wires, and a new off-coil crosswires system so there is no need to prepare them offline, store and transport them to the welder. Finally, an automated robot stacker ensures the entire cable tray is transformed from wire coils
cation, strong adhesion of the fiberglass braid to the wire, hi-heat applications, no fray cuts, flexibility and moisture resistance, excellent abrasion, and superior pushback resistance. Our system includes: water reducible based thermocouple bake enamel; water-based, low-cure highstrength saturates, silicone high-heat resistant bake enamels; high-strength acetone braid dyes; and UV curable clear top coats.
Honta Inc.
Tel. 908-370-3117
www.hontainc.com
USA Booth 1723
Exhibiting: Wire drawing equipment, bunching and stranding equipment, and cable shielding/ armoring machines. Manufacturing a wide range of wire and cable equipment: single and multiwire drawing machines, copper and aluminum rod breakdown machines, tinning/plating machines; double and single twist
Clfford’s QSW16 welder and some samples of products it has made.
to a stacked finished cable tray. This reduces material handling, allowing the entire line to be run by a single operator. The line also has modern safety laser scanners, light curtains, and safety fencing. Stop by to learn more about the line and us.
BOOTH 523
bunching machines, rigid stranders, tubular stranders, planetary stranders, SZ stranders, drum twisters; metal and non-metal taping machines, metal tape and tube forming and corrugating systems; payoffs and takeups, capstans and caterpillars. Also providing cold and butt welders, drawing and annealing lubricants. Personnel: Dean Zhang, Charles Tan.
Howar Equipment
Tel. 905-669-4010
Canada Booth 1749
Exhibiting: Howar Equipment will showcase wire and cable manufacturing accessories manufactured by
its European-represented manufacturers as well as its U.S. reel fabrication factory. Displayed products will include: steel reels, spools, carriers and reel-handling equipment; mechanical wire descalers, rotating dies, and scrap wire coilers; payoffs, take-ups and tension control equipment; extrusion crossheads, automatic color change systems and extrusion tooling; automatic cable cross-section measurement; reel movers and reel pushers; and foil laminated and Mylar separator tapes.
Personnel: Chris Hauer, Martin Plut, Alberto Tononi, Bernd Klein, Max Peroutka, Stefan Askenfors, Francis Vanhaelewijn, Rik Robbe, Rainer Erdhofer.
Exhibiting: For more than 100 years, Huestis Industrial has built and supplied high-quality machines and ancillary equipment to industrial companies around the world.
Personnel: Bill Carter, Fred Correira, Steve Bettencourt.
Exhibiting: Hivotec, a Swiss company, offers specialized tools and solutions for the medium and high voltage cable industry that incudes peeling semi-conductive layers, stripping main insulation and preparing cable ends for jointing and testing. Their product range includes: CP90 for cable from 40-90 mm; CP130 for cables from 80-130 mm,; and CP185 for cables from 130-185 mm. Also, the Unipower 34R, a gear transmission device to drive CP90 and CP130 tools with a manual drilling machine, and more.
ICE/ACIMAF
IDEAL Welding Systems, L.P.
Tel. 815-874-4349
USA Booth 1539
Exhibiting: IDEAL systems of note include our quick change-over mesh welder, the GAM116. You can also learn about our renowned CSR102 jig welder. A servo driven welding machine for the flexible production of wire, sheet metal or a combination of different material products. We will be exhibiting the robust and reliable line of wire buttwelders for different applications such as coil joining of steel, aluminum and copper wires.
Personnel: Christian Kloeckner, Mike Horn, Kevin Davis, Gregor Sprink.
iiM AG measurement + engineering
Tel. 49-3681-455190
www.cable-measurement.com
visiocablepro.sales@iimag.de
Germany Booth 205
Hecimovic (IMH) makes reels manufactured to IRAM Standard 9590-1 specifications for use in the electrical sector, the steel cable sector, the telecom sector and for optical fiber. The reels are made from high-quality Eucalyptus Saligna, free from biological agents and without chemical preservative treatment, with a 20% moisture content. The wood undergoes a thermal process, free of cracks and natural knots, which are removed during quality control at the beginning of the production line.
Exhibiting: VisioCablePro® provides high quality testing and measuring equipment for simplifying and improving tasks in any cable-testing laboratory or during the production process worldwide. For more than 20 years, VisioCablePro has specialized in highly accurate and user-friendly offline measuring devices for cable, hose and tube cross sections in combination with cable sample preparation devices for a perfectly parallel and smooth sample. Furthermore, the portfolio also provides equipment for material testing in a laboratory (e.g. material slicing, dumbbell cutting, heat elongation) and is finalized with software solutions to connect measuring devices to an external or to VisioCablePro’s self-developed database solution with CAQ software.
Personnel: Patricia Waszniewski, Mariano Hecimovic, Tomas Perazzone.
Exhibiting: InnoVites is more than a technology provider; we’re your strategic partner in digital transformation for the global wire & cable industry. With deep-rooted expertise in the wire and cable sector, we enhance and adapt to your existing systems, to deliver comprehensive solutions that address every aspect of the value chain. Cable ERP: optimizing cable manufacturing and distribution with actionable insights for faster, smarter, and more efficient operations CableCore MES: strategically converting your process data to business intelligence data.
Personnel: Albert Groothedde, Frederik Becker.
Inosym Ltd.
Tel. 64-21-353634
www.inosym.com
inosym@inosym.com
New Zealand Booth 239
(See ACIMAF)
IMH Wooden Reels
Tel. +54-11-3663-3230
cwww.imhsa.com.ar
clientes@imhsa.com.ar
Argentina Booth 351
Exhibiting: Industrias Madereras
Exhibiting: Inosym, a world-wide supplier of steel and plastic reels will again exhibit at Interwire, where it will display steel and plastic reels typically used in the cable and wire manufacturing process. Inosym welcomes existing and new customers to
come and discuss their reel requirements for 2025, and meet the Inosym team for North and South America. They can offer quality solutions to maximize your cable and wire manufacturing process. You will find them at our stand. Inosym is sure you will find our quality, performance and price to be world class.
and publicity opportunities. Founded in 1970 as a non-profit association, IWMA is the world’s largest and most influential corporate association for the wire and cable industries. We welcome member companies of all sizes, with all specialties.
International Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA)
Tel. 44-2035-355755
www.iwma.org
info@iwma.org
U.K. Booth 404
International Wire Group, Inc.
Tel. 201-478-0030
USA Booth 605
Exhibiting: With a mission to promote modern technology, education, and growth worldwide, IWMA supports all member activities within the global wire industry. Dedicated to giving our members access to the insights and expertise they need, we also provide a proactive platform for sharing technological advances and best practices through a comprehensive range of events, conferences,
products, we create the highest quality bare, tin-plated, silver-plated, nickel-plated copper wires, and specialty products, such as copper-based alloys, aluminum conductors, engineered electrical solutions, used in a variety of applications and emerging markets.
Personnel: Yulia Leskovets, Lenny Argentine, Jason Bagwell, Mark Riesterer, Sean Malloy.
ISIS Carbide Tools
www.isis-tools.com/
USA Booth 1701
Exhibiting: ISIS SAS is specialized in the tungsten carbide and alloy steel tools manufacture, for metal cold forming processes by molecular transformation.
Italian Trade Agency
Tel. 312-670-4360
www.ice.it/en
USA/Italy Booth 1612
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Montalvo
Corp: our
Exhibiting: As the largest non-vertically integrated copper and copper-alloy wire products manufacturer in the United States, we’re committed to sustainable growth, innovation, environmental and social responsibility, delivering best-inclass customer experience, and utilizing technology as an enabler, with the ability to develop innovative
range of technology can solve your company’s tension control issues
Description: For over 75 years, Montalvo Corporation has been a global leader in tension control solutions, offering products that include tension controllers, load cells, brakes, clutches and more. Based in the U.S., with offices in Denmark, Germany, and China, our representative network delivers high-quality, technologically advanced products and unparalleled customer service. From a singular solution to a custom-engineered tension control system, we have expertise and reliability to meet your needs.
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Wilcox: We have long served the wire industry. Increasing demand for our cutting-edge solutions in the wire and advanced materials industries prompted us to be here. We want to highlight how Montalvo can optimize your processes. Interwire is the perfect opportunity to meet industry leaders and showcase our groundbreaking innovations.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Exhibiting: The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) promotes the inter-
their outstanding LIONGRIP
Pneumatic Arm Lift Systems to the North America market. These systems, known for superior build quality and versatile applications, align perfectly with our commitment to innovation.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Contacts: Jonathan Wilcox, marketing manager, tel. 207-8562501, info@montalvo.com, www.montalvo.com.
Wilcox: We’ll be showcasing our innovative Vanguard Tensioning System Solution, a game-changer for precise tension control. Plus, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Hofpartner AB to bring
Wilcox: Meet Director of Engineering Stephen Franklin, and Representative Steve Larrivee. They’ll be available to discuss Montalvo solutions to your tension control and materials handling challenges. Discover how we can support your operations with best-in-class solutions!
nationalization of Italian companies abroad, in line with the strategies of the Ministry of Economic Development. ITA works with Italian and foreign companies along with local authorities and business via its worldwide network linked to Italian embassies and consulates.
cables, power cables, communication cables and steel wire ropes, etc.
JAM Industrial Services Inc.
Tel. 708-921-9506/330-456-3000
www.jamindustrialsupply.com/ USA Booth 358 See p. 134/184
Exhibiting: JAM Industrial Supply, LLC (previously Ohio Industrial Supply) has been distributing industrial supplies for over 10 years. We also have a branch in Sandusky, Ohio, specializing in hydraulic hoses and fittings along with our entire distribution capabilities. With our vast network of vendors, we are able to supply the industry’s best products, information and prices to our customers. JAM Industrial Supply, LLC is also a 3M Strategic Distributor and able to carry an array of products ranging from 3M adhesives, abrasives, tapes, fasteners and more. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service and experience at all times.
Personnel: Joseph A Micklin, Jacob R Micklin.
Jianglong Cable Industry Co., Ltd.
Tel. +86-22-23758758
www.jlcableindustry.com/ info@jlcableindustry.com
China Booth 124
Exhibiting: Jianglong Cable Industry Co., Ltd., is an ISO 9001 CE and FSC certified professional cable drum manufacturer, specializing in the manufacture and sales of high quality cable reels/drums. These mainly include wooden cable drums, steel wooden cable drum, plywood cable drum and steel cable reels/bobbins (corrugated bobbins, punching bobbins, double-layer, high-speed bobbins, flat high-speed bobbins, strength-enhanced process bobbins, etc.). Our products are widely used in the fields of medium, high and low voltage, XLPE, optical fiber
metal composite film for optical cable.
Jiangsu Fire-Phoenix Wire & Cable System Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel. +86-512-57274087
phoenix@f-phoenix.com
China Booth 1069
Exhibiting: Jiangsu Fire-Phoenix specializes in manufacturing a wide range of wire and cable products for various industries. Their product portfolio includes: Consumer electronics cables, Automotive cable solutions, National Standard cables, Japanese Standard cables, Energy cable solutions, Medical device cables, Automated system and robotics cables. It has ISO 9001 and IATF16949 certifications, and is authorized to manufacture several types of Appliance Wiring Materials (AWM), including UL Style 20233 and UL Style 1015, which are widely used in various electrical and electronic applications.
Jiangsu Jiacheng Technology Co. Ltd.
Jiangsu Singcheer Machinery Co., Ltd. (Singcheer)
Tel. 86-1396-2470103
www.jiachengmachinery.com
China Booth 1923
Tel. +86-1396-2470103
www.jiachengmachinery.com
jc@jsjcjx.com
China Booth 870
Exhibiting: We are a professional manufacturer of all kinds of highspeed wire drawing machines; rigid frame stranding machines; annealing and tinning machines, double-twist bunching machines; high-speed, single-twisting machines; extruders, etc. Our technical team has many experts and engineers, and our products have exported to more than 30 countries, including America, Russia, Turkey, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, India, Iran, Pakistan, Malaysia, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, etc.
Jiangsu Kemaite Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Tel. 86-0510-85536850
Exhibiting: Singcheer, founded in 1998, has become a leading wire and cable solution and machinery supplier in China due to its dedication to extrusion, package and stranding technology. From a crosshead and tooling supplier to a complete solution supplier, Singcheer strives to manufacture the best wire and cable machines in China, and has developed new machines tailored to the customer’s needs. The company’s product range now serves for the manufacture of automotive wire, building wire, power cable, homopolymers cable, coaxial cable etc. We offer quality products at a competitive price to customers all over the world. We are committed to meeting international standards to ensure high efficient production, reliable machines and low maintenance requirements. With continuous innovation, Singcheer will develop and manufacture new machines with state-of-the-art technology, intelligent design, and ease of operation for our customers.
Jiangxi Longtai New Material Co. Ltd.
Tel. +86-1358-0878248
www.longtai168.com
fillertwine@longtai168.com
China Booth 357
www.kemaite.com/ xiangmu@kemaite.com
China Booth 1023
Exhibiting: We produce and sell
Exhibiting: The company mainly produces wire and cable materials, polymer materials PVC, TPE. The core products are: wire and cable filler rope, PVC/TPE particles for wire and cable, flame retardant filler rope, submarine cable PP rope, aramid wire, low smoke halogen free high flame retardant tape, flame retardant nonwoven fabric, aluminum foil and other materials.
Why we support the GCCF
Jouhsen-Bundgens Inc
Tel. 404-850-9753
Encore Wire, a Prysmian Company, is proud to sponsor the Global Continuous Casting Forum, a committed partner of WAI. The GCCF is crucial for advancing the casting industry by fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange among industry professionals, researchers, and manufacturers. The platform promotes sharing of best practices, technology advancements, and insights into improving industry processes and encourages discussions on new findings, sustainability, energy efficiency, and safety improvements. Together we are helping drive the evolution of casting technologies, and there is no better place to learn and grow. Encore Wire encourages all casting industry leaders to partake and support the GCCF.
Josh Munoz Rod Mill Manager
Encore Wire
Jinhua Yonghe Fluorochemical Co., Ltd.
Tel. +8613868981275
www.yonghechem.com/ yonghe_gas@qhyh.com
China Booth 1159
Exhibiting: Yonghe Group is a specialized manufacturer in the fluorochemical industry, operating through four main production plants as a vertically integrated company with its own raw material supply. Backed by a strong R&D center, Yonghe produces and providing high-quality fluoropolymers to wire and cable industry, including FEP, PTFE, PFA, PVDF, and THV. The company’s FEP resins, available in various melt flow rates, deliver high performance for applications such as wire and cable insulation and jacketing, with high-speed extrusion grades designed specifically for CMP data cables.
Joe Snee Associates, Inc.
Tel. 774-991-0504
joe@jsnee.com
USA Booth 1057
Welding Machines (PWM) cold pressure welders and dies for the United States and Canada. Machines are available to weld round nonferrous wire from .0031 in. (0.08 mm) to 1.131 in. (28 mm). Also, strip can be welded up to 1.77 in. (45 mm wide, in the ST40 model. Profiles and shaped wires may also be welded.
Personnel: Joe Snee, Carole Cole, Ginny Ruckel.
Joe Tools, Inc.
Tel. 770-832-7866
USA Booth 631
Exhibiting: JoeTools will present a variety of extrusion crossheads and tooling products that will include unique and standard designs that can help customers increase productivity, reduce downtime and move toward green sustainability. It will also have an engineering design station to display product details and help customers with solutions for their specific needs. Located in the northeast corner, we welcome manufacturers and representatives to stop by and meet our dedicated staff.
www.jouhsen.de/ sales@jouhsenusa.com
USA Booth 668 See p. 176 & p. 185
Exhibiting: Jouhsen Bundgens is a world leading specialist for rotary straightening. For over 150 years, we have been building wire processing machines for markets in Europe, America and Asia. From cutting and grinding to cold-forming and machining, we develop the steps needed to process wire and thin tubing measuring 0.02 mm to 16 mm in diameter, all tailored precisely to the challenges you face. We can even integrate these processes into an automated concept. With over a century and a half of processing expertise.
Personnel: Dr. Peter Renz, Mark Cox.
Kablomar Kablo Hammaddeleri San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Exhibiting: Joe Snee Associates is the exclusive distributor for Pressure
Personnel: Tim Brown, Nick Brown.
Exhibiting: CableMar launched in Turkey in 2004 with the aim of selling various raw materials for the cable sector from stock. Our company, which has seen constant development, has become a strong company in the field of coating, laminating, slitting and converting metallic tapes (aluminum, steel and copper) with plastic and chemical materials by taking into account the needs of the cable industry today. We offer aluminum tape, copolymer-coated aluminum tape, PVC, lacquer aluminum tape, copolymer coated steel tape and copolymer-coated copper tape.
Personnel: Bassem Mustafa, Turgay Ceylan.
Kablosan Turkey - FBC Yayincilik Ltd. Sti.
Tel. +90-212-481-42-38
www.kabmak.com/
Turkey Booth 849
www.kablosanturkey.com/en info@kablosanturkey.com
Turkey Booth 2247
Exhibiting: Our magazine has been published since 2007 to the present in both Turkish and English, every other month and continues to be the voice of the cable and sub industries sector. Our magazine reaches thousands of companies in over 30 sectors related to cables and subindustries throughout the world. We also participate in all national and international fairs concerning the cable and sub industries with our stand and distribute our free magazine to participants and visitors throughout the fairs.
Personnel: Bekir Koç, Murat Çelikler.
Kabmak Muhendislik Ve Makina San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel. +90-21-6593-2540
Exhibiting: Founded in 2005, Kabmak has implemented many projects in 45 different countries, including Turkey, for companies producing cables, wires and pipes. We deliver turnkey factories around the world that have: cable extrusion lines; rigid, planetary, tubular, skipbow and S/Z stranders; drum-twister cabler lines; double-twist buncher lines; fiber optic lines; armoring, taping, cable coiling and rewinding lines; and more.
Personnel: Abdullah Behiç Uslu, Hamza Ekinci, Kamil İnce, Muhammet Erol İnce, Abdullah Erol Seçer.
Kalmark Integrated Systems Ltd.
Tel. 807-700-9473
www.kalmarkltd.com
sales@kalmarkltd.com
Canada Booth 756
development of rotating equipment for wire and cable production. Our equipment can be used to produce electrical wire and cable, steel rope, conduit, flexible pipe and fiber optics products. We offer flexible solutions to meet your cable making demands. This may include standard new equipment production lines, as well as custom solutions for upgrading existing equipment with new custom performance enhancing upgrades of digital controls and auxiliary equipment. Also offered are reconditioning services and spare parts for all brands of Western OEM produced equipment.
Personnel: Louis Kalmar, Alex Kalmar.
KEIR Manufacturing, Inc.
Tel. 828-885-8444
USA Booth 1900
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Exhibiting: Kalmark is an industry leader in the manufacturing and
Description: Based in Japan with a U.S. office in San Jose, California, we specialize in environmentally friendly chemicals, providing essential auxiliary materials for the manufacturing of metal parts. Our product range includes degreasing detergents, descaling agents, coating agents, lubricants, and anti-corrosion agents.
elematec: we provide effective industry solutions that are also kind to the planet
Exhibiting: KEIR is focused on solving production challenges through the application of advanced materials. A manufacturer of tech-
and reliability. After establishing our business in the U.S. in 2023, we are excited to expand our presence in the North American market. Our goal is
Contact: Aki Kobayashi, regional sales director, tel. 847-846-0892, fkobayashi@elematec, www.elematec.
to connect with both new and existing customers, offering innovative solutions that meet their unique needs.
quality while reducing operational costs. One of our innovations is a descaling agent developed specifically to remove the oxide film from carbon steel. This new-generation descaling agent safely replaces conventional hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, while also reducing environmental impact.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Kobayashi: Visit our booth if you’re interested in the following benefits:
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Kobayashi: Our products are widely used across Asia where we have built a strong reputation for quality
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Kobayashi: Our mission is to “extend the life of the Earth by an additional 1,000 years.” We offer environmentally friendly organic chemicals that enhance product
1. Products that are Kind to Body and Earth.
2. Long Liquid Life.
3. Quality Improvement & Cost Reduction.
nical ceramics wear-parts, air wipes and composite flyer bows, KEIR has earned its reputation as a market leader and innovator. You can expect personalized service and solutions from a supplier that will partner with you for the long term, to continuously improve your operations.
Personnel: Kenneth Greene, David Watkins, Rob Hansen.
King Steel Corporation
Tel. 800-638-2530
www.kingsteelcorp.com
sales@kingsteelcorp.com
USA Booth 2013
Exhibiting: We are the largest U.S. distributor of hot-rolled wire rod. With over 20,000 tons of wire rod strategically placed around the country, we are able to deliver wire rod to you when you need it. We also offer many value-added options, such as clean-and-coat, annealing, galvanizing and cut-to-length wire. Please contact us for any of your wire rod and wire needs in any carbon, alloy, or stainless grades. We are your onestop shop.
Personnel: Darrell DeWitt, Sean Sterling, Mike Sterling, John King, Mike Shall, Bryan Yim, Erik Timpf.
Kinrei of America, LLC
Tel. 973-677-9500
USA Booth 1011
Exhibiting: Kinrei of America (KOA) is a machinery supplier and solutions provider to the wire and cable industry, representing companies in the bunching, stranding, extrusion, plating, drawing & reel fields.
Personnel: Sean Donnelly.
KMG Wires Pvt. Ltd.
Tel. +91-2224-222221
India Booth 1702
Exhibiting: We manufacture copper wire bare/tin-plated/silver-plated/ nickel-plated or solid/parallel/ bunched and stranded. Also, overhead railway conductors, copper fuse wire and solar PV ribbon, and solutions for instrumentation and signal
cables and electric vehicle cables. Personnel: Rishabh Gandhi.
Exhibiting: With decades of experience in the field of cold rolling and stretching equipment, Koch sets design benchmarks in the field of mechanical engineering for the structural steel industry. Since 2020, Koch has been one of the valuable brands of MFL Group, part of Wire and Rope Machinery division. Koch contributes significantly to MFL Group product portfolio, providing fully automatic production lines for the construction industry, dry drawing machines and bull blocks for the cold heading industry.
Koner/TKT Group
Tel. 39-025456396
tkt@tktgroup.it
Italy Booth 1611
Exhibiting: Koner is a leading company in the field of drawing dies. It is committed to research and innovation both with regard to process and die technology and through cooperating with customers to provide them complete solutions. Koner produces: tungsten carbide nibs for drawing dies, tungsten carbide drawing dies and pressure dies; tungsten carbide wire guides, bushes rings and dies; and supplies know-how for the manufacture and reconditioning of drawing dies.
Krueger Steel & Wire
Tel. 630-833-5650
www.kruegerco.com/ sales@kruegerco.com
USA Booth 653
Exhibiting: We serve distributors and OEMs across a wide range of industries and look for partners who ask hard questions and need smart solutions, not just products. Drawing on over 75 years of experience that span four generations, we have honed our ability to deliver top-quality service, focusing on bringing in
the right people who can provide you with the best performance. Krueger provides cold-finished bar and drawn wire, specializing in smaller diameters. No matter how exacting your demands are, Krueger’s team is committed to exceeding your expectations.
Personnel: Phil Rizzo, Vern Abel.
Lämneå Bruk AB
Tel. +46 122 232 00
www.lamnea.com
Sweden Booth 1100 See p. 176
Exhibiting: A family-run wire machinery manufacturer based in Central Sweden, we have been designing and manufacturing high-quality machinery for the ferrous and stainless-steel wire industry for nearly 200 years. Lämneå Bruk offers an extensive range of equipment, from payoffs, mechanical descaling equipment and drawing machines to take-ups, no-twist coilers, and (re) spoolers, as well as smaller appliances such as pointing machines. At Lämneå Bruk, we can not only provide single machines, but also complete manufacturing lines, and even entire factories to suit your unique needs. Made in Sweden.
Personnel: Jonas Hagstedt, Stefan Petersson, John Lindh. Jonathan Danborg Tammelin.
Laserlinc Inc.
Tel. 937-318-2440
www.laserlinc.com
USA Booth 1707
Exhibiting: LaserLinc is a leader in open, scalable measurement and control solutions that adapt to the way you work. We combine customer-focused solutions with unsurpassed support to optimize your process performance and product quality. Precision, non-contact gauging sys-
tems for the wire, cable, and plastics industries measure diameter, ovality, wall thickness, eccentricity, and surface flaws. Total Vu™ HMI for process visualization interfaces with existing production line measurement devices and sensors for maximum flexibility, minimal cost. LaserLinc is a privately held, 100% U.S. owned corporation.
Personnel: Albert Gootee, Zach Bussard, Stuart Manser, Marc Waldron, Brian Nehez, Andrew Reid, Charles Seagrave, Tom Shoup, Bradley Walther.
Leggett & Platt
Tel. 417-358-8131
www.leggett.com lucretia.burt@leggett.com
USA Booth 1249
Exhibiting: Leggett & Platt Wire Group is part of the Bedding Products business segment of Leggett & Platt, a diversified manufacturer of engineered components found in most homes, offices, and automobiles. L&P’s Drawn Wire and International Wire groups together supply high-quality wire to customers around the globe. Our current capabilities include oil-tempered, galvanized, and annealed wire products. We also take pride in our vertical integration and the ability to supply most of these products utilizing rod produced in our own rod mill, Sterling Steel.
Leibinger
Tel. 262-642-4030
www.leibinger-group.com
cs@leibingerusa.com
Germany Booth 2031
Exhibiting: Leibinger coding & marking systems are characterized by outstanding quality and a unique fully automatic nozzle sealing technology. This technology not only eliminates cleaning efforts, but also unplanned downtime. Leibinger coding and marking systems are developed and produced at our headquarters in Tuttlingen, Germany. At Leibinger, the focus is always on the customer. Our primary goal is to ensure high productivity, trouble-free
and reliable production processes, and high-quality marking in our customers’ production lines worldwide. We are a third-generation family-run company and are committed to the highest standards of quality and reliability. Our coding and marking systems cover a wide range of markets and applications, and can operate in the most demanding environments or at extreme speeds.
Lenzing Plastics GmbH & Co. KG
Tel. 43-7672-330000
www.lenzing-plastics.com
b.krallinger@lenzing-plastics.com
Austria Booth 113
Exhibiting: The electronics and cable industries have been relying on products from Lenzing Plastics for around 50 years. That is how long we have been the competent partner for companies around the world in the field of energy, data and special cables. For these applications we produce PTFE films, yarns and tapes, identification tapes, MOPP foam film and various polyester composites of the highest quality. These proven products and perfect logistics combined with reliability and flexibility ensure your market advantage.
Personnel: Volker Biladt, Roland Stix, Dave Delgado.
LLFlex LLC
Tel. 800-634-3645
www.llflex.com
USA Booth 216
Exhibiting: LLFlex LLC is a leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the building and construction, wire and cable, and consumer packaging and other printable substrate markets. For the wire and cable industry, the company’s line of cable armor, wraps and tapes includes mono and co-ex layered film formulations using proven, high-quality resins throughout the structure for consistent, reliable long-term performance. The company has manufacturing operations in Kentucky and North Carolina. LLFlex has sales and supply chain offices in the U.S., U.K. and China
and markets its products through its network of global agents and partners.
Lloyd & Bouvier Inc.
Tel. 978-365-5700
www.lloydbouvier.com/
USA Booth 1123
INTERWIRE ELITE SPONSOR
Exhibiting: Lloyd & Bouvier has been a leading equipment supplier to the wire and cable industry since 1989, providing quality, service and value. The company provides new, rebuilt and used equipment which includes payoffs, take-ups, capstans, cablers, strippers, dancers/accumulators, braiders as well as complete lines for extrusion, cabling, respooling, taping, and specialty applications. Each new or rebuilt machine or system is designed to the customer’s specific requirement.
Personnel: Peter Kuipers, Tamar Kuipers, Kassandra Salcedo, Edward Billiel, Scott Kinsman. Keven Heily, Aleisha Ramos, Randy Garcia.
Lubrimetal Corporation
Tel. 828-212-1083 www.lubrimetal.com/ info@us.lubrimetal.com USA Booth 2219
Exhibiting: Lubrimetal Corporation is a chemical producing company that specializes in the production of quality lubricants and other chemicals for wire drawing and metal surface treatment companies. For over 60 years we have helped our customers to reach their highest peaks.
Exhibiting: Lukas Anlagenbau GmbH combines two consolidated state-of-the-art technologies: the family-run company is a global player as well as a regional partner for the wire and cable industry and for hydropower plants. By deploying innovation, flexibility and a high level of commitment, Lukas implements technical solutions most individually to achieve maximum success. Lukas Anlagenbau GmbH uses high-tech products to secure decisive advantages and sustainable profitability.
M+E Macchine+Engineering Srl
Tel: 39-0341 806000
www.meitaly.it
info@meitaly.it
Italy Booth 1620
Exhibiting: M+E specialize in the design and manufacturing of payoffs and take-ups for steel and stainless steel wires in coils or on spools for annealing, patenting, galvaniz-
ing, oil tempering and other in-line processes. M+E also manufacture wet drawing machines for steel and stainless steel wire complete with horizontal or vertical axis spoolers. M+E, together with daughter company Sirio Wire, a specialist in wire surface treatment (cleaning, pickling, plating and coating), supplies complete lines for production of bronze and brass coated, stainless steel and electroplated wires.
Personnel: Marco Fusoni, Thierry Heynen.
M. Holland Company
Tel. 847-272-7370
www.mholland.com/
USA Booth 615
Exhibiting: M. Holland offers a wide variety of plastic compounds, gels, tapes, and copper conductors to meet the industry’s diversified needs, allowing us to be a single-source supplier.
Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA, Inc.
Tel. 252-563-7070
USA Booth 405
Exhibiting: Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA, Inc., is part of the Madem Group of companies, a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of nailed wooden reels.
MAC
Tel. 914-530-2000
www.mac-ndt.com
info@mac-ndt.com
USA Booth 553
Exhibiting: Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC) provides instruments, systems and solutions that are recognized the world over as the standard for ET, MFL, UT and PAUT testing equipment. Technical research, product development and innovative approaches have been the hallmarks of our 95+ year history. Three facilities form the backbone of our company: MAC’s ISO 90012015 certified manufacturing and
engineering facility in Elmsford, NY; a manufacturing and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory-certified plant in Boardman, OH; and Magnetic Analysis Nordic’s manufacturing plant in Sweden.
Magnetic Technologies
Tel. 508-987-3303
www.magnetictech.com
USA Booth 519
Exhibiting: We supply the wire and cable industry with a wide range of “American Made” products that serve a variety of industries. That includes magnetic shaft couplings, permanent magnet hysteresis and eddy current devices, magnetic capping headsets, and advanced payoff solutions. All of our products are designed and built in Putnam, Connecticut, where we have a full in-house machine shop, assembly, engineering and inspection departments. We are fully equipped for your project, whether it is an offthe-shelf brake, or a fully automated
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
American Furukawa, Inc.:
Description: Since the founding of our company in 1884, Furukawa Electric has focused our business on four core technologies of metal, polymers, photonics and high frequency. With the focus on these four core technologies, we provide globally a wide range of products and services to the field of infrastructure, including telecommunications and energy, as well as to automotive products and electronics.
Contacts: Francine Rios, sales, frios@americanfurukawa.com or Tina Montgomery, sales, marketing, and new business development tinam@americanfurukawa.com. www.americanfurukawa.com.
100-position payoff stand. Personnel: Alan Doucette.
Maillefer Extrusion Oy
Tel. +358 9 8866 5600
www.maillefer.net
Finland Booth 1423
Exhibiting: Maillefer is a global leader in wire and cable as well as pipe and tube production technologies. We offer over 50 technologies and the widest services portfolio in the industry to cover nearly 20 applications. From us, you can always get the best technical fit and value, from a single component to a complete factory, to match your life cycle needs. To find out more about our whole product portfolio, visit our website and read our latest news at blog.maillefer.net.
Exhibiting: Established in 1897, Mario Frigerio brand is rooted in the Frigerio’s family history involving four generations. It belongs to the Wire & Rope Machinery Division and it is one of the oldest and most reliable brands in the field, recognized as the benchmark of made in Italy excellence. Over the last 20 years, the brand has consolidated its leading position, standing out as the leader in the manufacture of drawing lines, low relaxation PC lines, single-wire and multi-wire electrochemical and heat-treatment systems, complete with payoffs and take-ups. In today’s market, Mario Frigerio is also considered the market leader in stranding and closing lines for wire ropes.
Markem-Imaje
Tel. 770-421-7700
www.markem-imaje.com marketing@markem-imaje.com USA Booth 2215
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Furukawa Electric: Being one of the few vital components to a driver’s safety and visibility during night driving, headlights are acting more like a co-pilot than just illuminating the road ahead. Innovations like adaptive LED headlights are one of these advances to make night driving safer and less stressful. Furukawa Electric offers wire solutions to help support in advances like these and break through the challenges of the future.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Furukawa Electric: Our BEAMEX ER500 series wire for automotive lighting is both heat resistant and high
repeat bending resistant, while maintaining a small diameter and flexibility at low temperatures.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Furukawa Electric: Our sales team members will be available to provide additional information regarding our different wire types, copper wire, strips, and bars as well as our triple insulated wire. We have four manufacturing facilities across North America that make products from wire harnesses to clock springs. While we have a strong presence in the automotive sector, our company also caters to the electronics, infrastructure and medical industries.
Exhibiting: Markem-Imaje’s continuous inkjet and laser solutions for marking on cables and wires offer many advantages. The company’s 9750 E Series inkjet printers can print up to 20% faster than other competitive models. Specialty inks are available in multiple colors, including a one-fits-all silver ink and a selection of MEK-free inks that will guarantee high contrast codes with no migration on a wide variety of substrates. It can print 3,000 km of cable without requiring printhead cleaning and is able to print precise, perfect codes on even the smallest wires, down to 1 mm. The SmartLase laser portfolio provides a cost-efficient solution for coding on most cable and wire materials at high speeds. The SmartLase C600 BOU, SmartLase C600 X-WIDE, and SmatLase F250 coders produce permanent codes that will not fade or rub off over time, and they are available in four different wavelengths. Personnel: Juliana Millano.
Exhibiting: Bock is a worldwide operating family enterprise, which is a leading producer of pointing machines with different technologies. The company produces “cold forming” and “metal cutting” pointing machines, swaging and straightening machines. These are mainly standard machines and solutions, which are adapted individually to special solutions on customers’ requirements. Customers all around the world use our pointing machines for a professional processing of wire, bars and tubes. Based in Germany, Bock has been supplying machines for the wire and tube industry since 1966. Personnel: Karsten Bock, Hans-Joachim Kuestner, Carsten Sasse.
Exhibiting: Buying and selling used and new wire and cable machinery internationally. Send us your surplus machinery list. Let us know what machines you are looking for. Need an appraisal? Stop by to talk.
Personnel: Mark Mathiasen, Mike Mathiasen, Tyler Mathiasen.
Since its foundation, Mega Metal has been among the list of top 500 of Turkey’s Industrial Enterprises.
Medek & Schörner GmbH
Tel. +43-2245-4694
www.medek.at/
Austria Booth 757
Max W. Claas GmbH & Co. KG
+49 2352 95950
www.claas-draht.de/en/ info@claas-draht.de
Germany Booth 352 See p. 110
Exhibiting: CLAAS stands for centuries of wire making tradition in Altena, Germany. Optimized process sequences, modern drawing machines and the use of the latest annealing and surface technologies form the basis of wires made with high quality standards. Our exceptional production spectrum, with wires featuring diameters of 0.197 to 1.987 in., short throughput times, individual delivery units and product-oriented solutions are just a few examples of the efficiency of CLAAS. Products include: cold heading wire, through-hardening rolling bearing wire, C-wire, tool steel wire and heat-treatable spring steel wire.
Mega Metal
Tel. +90-5382-766344
Exhibiting: Medek & Schörner is a world market leader in cable printing machines and coating systems for optical fibers. Our products are the result of the highest engineering skills, decades of experience and constant development. Cable signers from Medek & Schörner are hightech top products of the highest quality worldwide.
Mekosan/Mekosan Group
Tel. +91-9649-9169
info@mekosan.com.tr
Turkey Booth 1755
Exhibiting: Wire drawing machines and automation systems are the basic production and business for Mekosan. The company provides steel wire and copper wire drawing lines as well as galvanizing lines. Mekosan is also a drive and motor supplier in the Turkish market through its partnership with ABB, not just as a distributer but as a service supplier in Turkey.
Exhibiting: One of the pioneers of copper wire production continues its oxygen-free electrolytic copper wire production in Kayseri with over 30 years of experience. Mega Metal’s production plant is located in Kayseri, which has an indoor area of 36,500 square meters and a total area of 75,000 square meters. Having an installed capacity of 48.000 tons in copper wire production annually, Mega Metal is a leading producer of superfine copper wire production capacity in Turkey and the world.
Exhibiting: Melos is a leading developer of formulations for cable compounds that are used in various areas of applications: installation, aerospace, marine, green energy, automotive, rolling stock, rapid transit, railways, offshore or shipbuilding. Melos Cable compounds can be used for low, medium and high voltage cables.
Personnel: Sebastian Kahmann, Dennis Scherf, Futsum Woldesus.
PRODUCT Showcase
Sjogren
Industries:
there is a decided point to this new combination
power-manual product
At Interwire, Sjogren Industries will introduce the company’s new combination manual and power wire pointer that represents the next evolution in wire preparation.
Attendees who stop by will be able to see live why the new model is a game-changer in wire pointing flexibility and efficiency. Building on the success of Sjogren’s PP Power Pointer, this innovative model that integrates both manual and power pointing capabilities allows for a broader range of wire sizes.
The ability to choose between manual and power options provides greater control for small diameter wire, which can be difficult to
Metal Link Inc.
Tel. 82-31-381-0414
China Booth 331
Exhibiting: Metal Link is committed to the manufacture and delivery of machines that can compete against the best machines available in the global market. This idea has been our philosophy and naturally became a commitment to all our customers since 1976. Over 45 years of machine making, our great machines now include various types of stranders, drawing machines, bunchers, payoffs, take-ups and many more.
Personnel: Geoffrey Kim, Jae Ku Misong, Ku Seongsu Kang Dong, Jin Park.
maneuver using power pointers alone. The manual pointer ensures easier handling for long, thin wires, preventing unwanted bending and enabling smoother feeding into the pointer rolls.
Designed for maximum mobility, this unit comes mounted on a rolling cart, eliminating the need to run between lines and keeping both pointing tools conveniently in one place. It also offers three standard power options—208V, 480V, and 600V—to seamlessly integrate with your existing setup.
We will also have tensile testing jaws, grooved rolls, wire straighteners, control line straighteners, safety
Sjogren Industries will introduce its latest pointer at Interwire.
chain and wire puller assemblies, and more on display. See it all in action with live demos daily at Booth 500.
For more details, contact David Roberge tel. 508-987-3206 or at sales@sjogren.com. Sjogren Industries – Innovation in Wire Processing.
BOOTH 500
Metalube UK
Tel. +44-161-775-7771
U.K. Booth 905
Exhibiting: Metalube® is a U.K.based manufacturer of specialist industrial lubricants, exporting 95% of its production to over 90 countries worldwide and offices in Manchester, Dubai, Mumbai, São Paulo and Shanghai. It has a fully integrated lubricant manufacturing facility including state-of-the-art laboratories. Research and development is a key to the business. The company is constantly investing in its Metalube Technology Centre, ensuring technical excellence and innovation across its entire range of products and services.
Metavan NV
Tel. 905-669-4010
www.metavan.com
sales@howarequipment.com
Belgium/Canada Booth 1749
Exhibiting: Steel reels from 12 in. to 44 in. (305 mm to 1100 mm) of
the highest quality and consistency will be showcased at the HOWAR Equipment booth. Metavan has had a longstanding philosophy to offer a specialized product mix of pressed steel reels using highly advanced machinery to offer only the highest quality reels and spools for stranding, bunching and cabling. Using automatic machinery, all reels are able to be produced to the strictest standards at valuable costs. All products are then powder coated in any RAL color providing the customer with a highly wear-resistant finish, and are available in extremely fast manufacturing times due to the specialized equipment employed.
Personnel: Francis Vanhaelewijn, Rik Robbe, Chris Hauer.
Exhibiting: The MFL Group is a global company providing industrial machinery that contributes to the success and growth of wire, cable, and rope manufacturers. For 125 years, MFL Group has been offering wire drawing, stranding-screening-armoring and extrusion machinery. Today, the company provides complete vertically integrated turnkey solutions, including digital applications that unlock the full value of an industrial machine. MFL Group’s excellence is driven by approximately 500 employees who together serve customers in more than 100 countries around the world.
Personnel: Tony De Rosa, Marco Dell’Oro, Marco Gerardo, Andrés Cartagena, Carlos Farinas.
Exhibiting: MFL X is a startup-like corporate venturing program of the MFL Group. Since 2019, MFL X has been empowering wire manufacturers to unlock the full value of industrial data. We leverage exponential technologies such as Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloudbased applications to provide cutting-edge industrial solutions that digitally enhance and optimize your production lines.
The MGS Group
Tel. 315-337-3350, ext. 160 www.themgsgroup.com
USA Booth 1139 See p. 96
Exhibiting: The MGS Group—comprised of MGS Manufacturing, Hall Industries and Northampton Machinery Co.—is excited to showcase our latest automation and technology solutions. It will have live demonstrations of the new FAT616 sideloading boxing option, a powerful solution for streamlining your product handling and packaging. See p. xx. With cutting-edge safety PLC technology, recipe driven setup, and ergonomic machine design, this system: erects and seals boxes; boxes, spools and palletizes for shipment; and reduces labor and enhances efficiency. It will also spotlight a Northampton SLB800M double-twist buncher designed for 20 to 4 AWG products. The model can run up to a 36 in. (800 DIN) reel, offering simplicity and high productivity, reduced maintenance by its no-slipring design, and superior performance for precision bunching. MGS will also display videos and images of our full range of automation solutions, including dual reel take-ups, coiling machines, payoffs, rewinders, dancers, accumulators, capstans, length counters, twinners and cablers.
efficient welding solutions that keep your production lines running smoothly. Our comprehensive services include expert training, precision repair, equipment upgrades, and ongoing support—designed to optimize the performance and lifespan of your welders. At Micro Products, we don’t just supply equipment; we build lasting partnerships, equipping you with the tools and resources necessary for safe, seamless operations and continued success. Micro Weld, part of Micro Products Company, offers a comprehensive range of products and services for the wire and cable industry, specializing in electric resistance butt and flash welders for continuous processing. Their offerings include the AD Series of butt welders designed for efficient welding of aluminum, copper, and brass; machines for stranded wires and cables made of aluminum or copper; wire rope butt welding machines; and more.
Personnel: Tom McComiskey, Brian Johnson, Jeff Swinchatt, John Dudus, Dave Lane, Tom Beland, Bob Sandore, Jim Russo, Chris Hornesky.
Micro Products Company
Micro Weld
Tel. 630-406-9550
www.micro-weld.com/ info@micro-weld.com
USA Booth 1555
Personnel: Robert Bulitta, Joni Hunt, Mike Whittle, Adam Fore.
Microdia SA
Tel. 401-688-6731
www.microdia.ch
USA Booth 539
Exhibiting: Micro Products Company is a trusted leader in providing high-quality butt welders for nearly 100 years. We specialize in delivering dependable, safe, and
Exhibiting: Presenting a range of the company’s extrusion technology, including: ECOMEX 30, a crosshead specially engineered to optimize the production speed of new ecological compounds sensitive to stress, mechanical friction, high pressure and overheating; ECOMEX 20 THRG, a thermostatic crosshead with CV curing tube attachment and gum space adjustment from the rear; MICROFLEX 9000 07 TL, a fine wire, triple-layer crosshead with a fixed center head with fine manual tuning for micro skin-foamskin, medical tubes and more.
Mid-South Wire
Tel. 615-743-2850
www.midsouthwire.com
USA Booth 348
Exhibiting: Mid-South Wire is a leading maker of steel wire. John T.
Johnson, Jr., now leads the business with the same guiding values and commitment. We are a family business committed to providing quality products and services. Headquartered in Nashville, with a second location in Scott City, Missouri, MSW runs more than 30 state-of-the-art-wire-drawing machines. Our specialty wires include plating-quality, galvanized, and shaped. We run a large tractor-trailer fleet and a unique barge system on to ensure quick, economical delivery for our customers.
and resizing, die inspection equipment, natural diamond dies, polycrystalline diamond, enameling dies. Repolishing and refurbishing services are two of the main strengths of Mikrotek. Mikrotek is the “One Stop Shop for Die Shops.”
Milani Srl
Tel. +39-0354-60325
www.milanimachinery.it
vendite@milanimachinery.it
Italy Booth 2257
lines, Tig-welded lines, laser-welded lines, both corrugated and smooth fully integrated lines, including payoffs and take-up equipment and caterpuller tractor drives, and bull block stands for use with draw dies. Mill speeds depend on tube size and material thickness. Applications: fiber optic, data, coaxial, communication and high-voltage power transmission lines. Materials: aluminum, copper, Inconel, stainless, and other materials.
Personnel: William Panthofer, Charles Cole, Michael Panthofer.
Personnel: Joey Downes, Tate Johnson, John T. Johnson, Ginny Miller, Scott Holloway, Robert Knight.
Mikrotek Machines Limited
Tel. +91-80-4268-8999
www.mikrotek.org
info@mikrotek.org
India Booth 2111
Exhibiting: Mikrotek is a leading manufacturer of machines for diamond and carbide dies repolishing
Exhibiting: Milani Srl, in operation since 1986, supplies equipment for straightening wire and for production of chain.
Personnel: Gianluca Milani, Martin Mueller.
Mill Masters, Inc.
Tel. 731-668-5558
www.millmasters.com
sales@millmasters.com
USA Booth 1804
MIXACO
Tel. 302-745-3319
USA Booth 469
Exhibiting: MIXACO offers a range of industrial mixers for PVC compounds and other materials used in cable manufacturing. They can efficiently produce high-quality compounds, improving product consistency and reducing production times.
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Exhibiting: Shielded cable machinery using high-frequency welded
Description: Based in the U.S., JAM Industrial Services, Inc., is proud to be a first-time exhibitor at Interwire 2025. We have more than 40 years of expertise in wire straightening and wire-related equipment repair. We specialize in servicing and rebuilding wire equipment, ensuring precision, efficiency, and longevity for your operations.See p. xx for more.
Personnel: Ed Ford, Marco Marinello.
JAM Industrial Services: we are the experts at wire equipment repairs, specializing in straighten-and-cut
supplying the best products, information and prices to our customers. Most importantly, if someone needs expert help, we have the answers.
Contact: Joe Micklin, tel. 708-9219506, jmicklin@comcast.net.
• Wire equipment repair & maintenance. We repair drawers, payoffs, straighteners and descalers, including both new and old equipment. Handling sizes from .020 in. up to 1.250 in.
• Maintenance programs available.
• On-site & in-house repairs. Service available at your location or our facility in Illinois.
• Complete equipment rebuilds. We restore machines to peak performance.
• Training programs. We provide in-depth training for new and seasoned employees.
• New & used parts. Arbors, Hilliard-style clutches, bronze, steel, and plastic rollers, etc.
• Consulting services. Helping you solve wire-related challenges.
• Used equipment sales. We have a large inventory of wire drawers and wire straighteners.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Micklin: I skipped the other questions because it makes more sense to spell out what we have decades of experience doing, which includes
• Brands we service. Lewis, RMG, Shuster, Patterson, WAFIOS and more.
• Wire straightening capabilities. Handling sizes from .020 in. up to 1.250 in.
• Expertise in straighteners. We specialize in plain straighteners for shaped wire, and arbor straighteners for round wire.
PRODUCT Showcase
ENKOTEC: Working smarter is the essence of the ENKOsmart Factory you can visit at Interwire
Demark’s Enkotec A/S will showcase the company’s ENKOsmart Factory, an advanced monitoring and data collection system designed to optimize nail manufacturing. This innovative system leverages real-time data and sensor technology to provide a comprehensive overview of production efficiency, enabling fact-based decision-making to boost productivity and enhance product quality.
ENKOsmart Factory’s predictive maintenance capabilities reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of your equipment, providing long-term cost savings. Real-time monitoring continuously tracks production metrics to ensure optimal performance. Advanced analytics utilize
Montalvo Corporation
Tel. 207-856-2501
www.montalvo.com/ jonathan.wilcox@montalvo.com
USA Booth 132 See p. 122
Exhibiting: More than just products, Montalvo gives you knowledge-based solutions so your machines are running at maximum efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing your productivity and profitability. Montalvo has built its reputation on having industry-leading tension control knowledge to identify and create the elements you need to improve your process truly. Every product Montalvo manufactures is built for quality and performance and is engineered to meet the demands of today’s industry. Quality. Expertise. Trust. Since 1947.
Morgan-Koch Corporation
Tel. 508-793-1945 morgan-koch.com sales@morgan-koch.com USA Booth 963
data-driven insights to enhance production processes and prevent potential issues before they impact production. Enhanced quality control ensures consistent product quality with precise monitoring and control mechanisms.
The ENKOsmart Factory system is equipped with features that make it indispensable for modern nail manufacturing. The system’s user-friendly interface allows operators to easily navigate and utilise its full capabilities, making it accessible for all levels of technical expertise. It also allows you to keep track of your data remotely, providing access to critical production information even when you are not on site.
Exhibiting: Morgan-Koch Corporation is part of the MFL Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wire machinery. We develop, build and plan innovative technologies at the heart of the wire-drawing industry. Competence, fairness and reliability are just some of the values that make the difference for customers in more than 60 different countries. Morgan-Koch is “the one source for all your needs” for: cold rolling lines, stretching lines, straight line drawing machines, electrical upgrades, automated pickling plants, cold finishing, galvanizing and heat treatment equipment, pointing and swaging, butt welders. Personnel: Nathan Kozlowski, Karsten Krauskopf, Paul-Gaëtan Bareel, Simone Formenti, Al Kozlowski.
Nanjing Volley Metal Materials Co., Ltd.
Tel. +86-2558-886468 enquiry@volleymetal.com
Enkotec will showcase the company’s ENKOsmart Factory at Interwire.
Our team will demonstrate how the ENKOsmart Factory can transform your manufacturing operations, helping you achieve higher efficiency, better quality, and greater overall productivity.
Visit our booth to discover more about the ENKOsmart Factory and how it can revolutionize your nail manufacturing process. See you at Interwire!
BOOTH 238
China Booth 657
Exhibiting: We provide high quality steel bobbins and plastic bobbins in various types. We have customers in more than 30 countries and regions, all over Europe, America, India, Southeast Asia and other areas. Out steel bobbins and plastic bobbins production is done with sophisticated machines that allow us to realize semi-automatic or automated production. Our standard products include punching bobbins; double-layer, high speed bobbins; and corrugated reels. We also have a strong technical support team and an after-sales service team.
Nano-Dies PL
Tel. +61-4148-20817
www.nano-die.com.au
Australia Booth 613
Exhibiting: We supply Nano-dies, PCD and ND dies to the wire and cable and industries. Our Nano-die uses unique nanocrystalline diamond composite structures to achieve sig-
nificant productivity improvements over traditional diamond tooling.
Nevatia Steel & Alloys Pvt. Ltd.
Tel. 91-22-61926192
www.nevatiasteel.com/ info@nevatiasteel.com
India Booth 1257
Exhibiting: Where Metal Meets
Mettle. India’s oldest stainless wire company and the first to have quadruple certifications, we have a global customer base in 45+ countries. Our annual production is 40 million lb (18,000 mt).
Exhibiting: We are the original North American composite bow manufacturer, serving the wire and cable industry since 1980. We specialize in the fabrication of custom
composite flyer bows featuring leading edge designs. We deliver highly repeatable, competitively priced, first-time right, quality manufactured products.
Personnel: Lori Bryan-Chester, Robbie Rymer.
Niehoff Endex North America Inc
Tel. 856-467-4884
www.niehoff-usa.com
l.perkowski@niehoffendex.com
USA Booth 839 See p. 114
Exhibiting: The Niehoff Group offers a broad range of wire processing equipment for the nonferrous wire and cable industry. The product line includes: rod breakdown machinery (geared and minimum slip), static and dynamic payoffs, single and multiwire drawing lines,
tandem wire-drawing lines for data cable, conductive and inductive annealers, static and dynamic takeups (spoolers and coilers), double-twist bunchers and stranders, data and special cable double-twist twinners and cablers with back-twist payoffs, and more.
Personnel: Andy Zinner, Lisa Perkowski, Paul Colton, Rene Bourne, Kutlay Erkan, Michael Dalal.
Exhibiting: As a software and hardware developer, we offer endto-end solutions for optical quality control in the production of cables, wires, pipes, ropes and hoses. With a passion for innovation and new technologies, we have made it our goal to set new standards in visual inline inspection and create first-class,
Expertise that Drives Innovation
custom-made soft- and hardware for your success. Quality designed, developed and built in Germany.
Nordson Measurement & Control
Tel. 937-233-9935
www.ndc.com/betalasermike
osc-us@ndc.com
USA Booth 717
Exhibiting: Nordson Measurement & Control offers the BETA LaserMike line of ultra-accurate, ultra-efficient measurement and control solutions so you can take charge of every aspect of your wire and cable production operations: from diameter and ovality, conductor eccentricity, fault detection, wire preheating, length and speed measurements and more. Over 50 years, 100,000 installations, and 1 million hours of operating experience prove
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
that our solutions can improve quality, increase productivity and deliver real savings.
Numalliance
Tel. 847-439-4500
USA Booth 110
Exhibiting: Numalliance offers a comprehensive range of solutions for the wire and cable industry, specializing in CNC wire and tube bending machines, cutting machines, and end forming machines. That includes automatic wire benders for various wire diameters, models for small or long parts at high speeds and models with multiple bending heads for complex 3D bending from coil.
Nylon Corporation of America
Tel. 603-627-5150
USA Booth 353
Exhibiting: NYCOA is a leading
manufacturer of specialty engineered nylon resins. With one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry and capabilities to innovate rapidly in nylon chemistry and plastics engineering, NYCOA has established itself as a leading supplier of specialty high-performance polyamide materials. In addition to an extensive line of standard nylon polymer and copolymer base resins, NYCOA manufactures a wide range of engineered compounds including impact modified, plasticized, glass fiber/mineral/ fiber- reinforced, flame retardant materials and formulations incorporating sustainable components. Our engineered nylons include both post-polymerization ex-situ incorporation, as well as in-situ incorporation of performance additives. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, and all of our specialty products are made in the USA.
Personnel: William Baker, David Trahan, Jeff McBain.
Dusco Wire: One of the few global companies producing fine galvanized steel wire down to 0.24 mm in Vietnam
Description: Dusco Wire is a leading manufacturer of high-quality galvanized steel wire, black annealed wire, bright annealed wire and hexagonal wire mesh. With decades of expertise in precision manufacturing and quality control, we produce our wire in state-of-the-art facilities in Vietnam. Our low-carbon steel wire solutions meet international standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2008. As we expand into North America, we are excited to showcase our premium wire products.
Contacts: Joon Kim, general manager, overseas sales manager, tel. +82-10-4662-5621, www.duscowire.com, sales@duscowire.com.
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Kim: Dusco Wire is exhibiting at Interwire for the first time as part of our strategy to expand into the U.S. market. With a strong reputation in Asia and Europe, we aim to build relationships with North American distributors and manufacturers. Interwire provides the perfect platform to introduce our high-performance wire solutions and demonstrate our commitment to quality and reliability.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Kim: We will showcase our advanced galvanized steel wire with improved corrosion resistance, dura-
bility, and tensile strength. Additionally, we will highlight our eco-friendly manufacturing processes that enhance efficiency while maintaining product integrity and performance.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Kim: Attendees should visit our booth to explore high-quality wire solutions, discuss tailored applications with our experts, and discover how Dusco Wire can enhance their supply chain with reliable, cost-effective products. Founded in 1979, our corporate philosophy is to do our best rather than be the best and walk the path based on sincerity and honesty.
Oak-trees Inc.
Tel. +81-48-990-6540
www.oak-tree-overseas-solution.com
sales-oak@oak-tree.co.jp
Japan Booth 2110
Exhibiting: How we became a supplier to manufacturers of electric wire and cable is unusual. One day in February 1996, we received a request to manufacture a strange tape that was beyond our common sense. Despite our limited manufacturing equipment and knowledge of materials, we had infinite creativity. It allowed us to make an ultra-thin, highly functional shield tape to enhance insulation, provide electromagnetic shielding and improve overall cable performance for demanding applications like data centers and industrial environments. This product development was the true start of our business.
Oden Technologies
Tel. 800-230-9063
www.oden.io
hello@oden.io
USA Booth 651
Exhibiting: Oden Technologies is a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for manufacturers, transforming billions of complex data points into action for the front-line in real-time. Process AI, Oden’s premier software offering, enables three-month operators to perform like three year operators overnight. With real-time process recommendations and predicted outcomes served directly to operators, Process AI ensures front-line workers have the exact information they need—when they need it—to achieve peak production. Learn more at Oden.io.
Personnel: Willem Sundblad.
OM Frigerio Srl
Tel. 905-669-4010
www.omfrigerio.it
sales@howarequipment.com
Italy/Canada Booth 1749
Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment, OM Frigerio supplies wiredrawing accessories designed to increase wire drawing production parameters through a vast array of rotating die holders. These feature special lubrication boxes and cooling mechanisms that increase die life by reducing friction and temperatures, thus increasing drawing output. Additionally, OMF provides a line of in-line mechanical descalers that incorporate special wire brush-
ing heads to descale and clean wire prior to entering the drawing machine. Scrap wire coilers that bundle and recycle scrap wire finish off the product line.
Personnel: Chris Hauer.
OMAS Srl
for over 45 years, specializing in the design and construction of automatic systems for surface treatment and finishing. It exports to more than 50 countries worldwide.
Exhibiting: Wire and strip bending and forming machinery, including the CEB 600 series of 3D wire forming machines that were designed for high-speed and accurate production of wire forms.
Otomec Srl
Tel. 39-0341-660246
www.otomec.it trade.assistant@otomec.it
Italy Booth 1619
steel wire solutions for sectors that include energy, infrastructure, cable, automotive, construction, agriculture, furniture, packaging, white goods, recycling, environment and security systems. We export our wires to more than 70 countries. Including our subsidiaries and affiliates, we have a total production capacity of 297 thousand tons.
Personnel: Vasfi Omeroglu.
P & R Specialty Inc.
Tel. 937-773-0263
Personnel: Matteo Carzaniga.
OMSA Srl1615
Tel. +39-0362-91-92-99
www.omsasrl.com
info@omsasrl.com
Italy Booth 1615
Exhibiting: OMSA has been operating in the plant engineering sector
Exhibiting: Engineering and manufacturing of cleaning and electro plating machinery for continuous treatment of metal wires, strip, bars plated with tin, silver, copper, zinc, nickel, with environmental ancillaries. This includes high-speed payoffs and take-ups.
Personnel: Scarpini Massimo, Rusconi Giovanni.
Özyasar Tel ve Galvanizleme
Tel. +90-212-634-04-44
info@ozyasar.com.tr
Turkey Booth 752
www.prspecialty.com
cstiefel@prspecialty.com
USA Booth 1717
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Description: Fabpro Polymers has continued to grow organically while investing in strategic assets and expanding our capabilities to become a world leader in concrete reinforcing fiber production and other industrial products. Fabpro Polymers offers a wide range of polypropylene cable fillers with a variety of packaging options suitable for all types of cabling machines. The company’s line of Cablemax™ fillers is available in slit film and monofilament construction offering two specific types of filling characteristics.
Exhibiting: We provide customized
Exhibiting: The P&R Specialty team will be available to discuss your wire and cable packaging requirements and review their full suite of solutions to meet your needs. On display will be samples of our plastic and fiberboard spools for your review. Our in-house tool room and flexible manufacturing capabilities allow P&R to manufacture
Fabpro Polymers: we offer cable manufacturers multiple options for the most effective deployment of cable fillers
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Mullenbach: Fabpro will be exhibiting a polypropylene filler utilizing recycled materials helping to reduce the carbon footprint for cable designs.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Mullenbach: We have best in class polypropylene fillers, we can help a manufacturer increase their cabling run times and we provide reliability in product and business support.
Contacts: Al Mullenbach, national sales and marketing director, tel. 612-963-8239, al.mullenbach@glpolymers.com, www. fabpropolymers.com.
Mullenbach: Exhibiting at Interwire allows the Fabpro Polymers team to share with new and existing cable manufacturing partners our products and solutions. We have four decades of experience in polymer extrusion, continuing our commitment to reinforcement, innovation, and partnerships. The fillers we make are manufactured in continuous knot-free lengths to ensure trouble-free cable making and can be supplied with or without paper centers. Cablemax™ fillers are also available in a flame-retardant form that meets ASTM 2863 specifications.
spools and reels to your specifications, on time and to the highest quality standards. Please stop by our booth to speak with the company owners and sales manager.
Exhibiting: For nearly 70 years, P/A has delivered innovative machines that provide fabrication solutions across many industries, including the wire and cable industry. That includes: feeding equipment; stock reels and decoilers; straightening equipment; winding/re-winding equipment; accessory equipment, and custom solutions.
Exhibiting: Palmer Holland is a North American specialty chemical distributor of raw materials. Aligned with the leaders in specialty plastic additives and specialty resins manufacturing, our dedicated team is focused on the industry’s premier technology, service, and distribution. Our vertically-aligned sales team is prepared to help you find the most effective specialty plastic additives and resins in the compounding, composites, film/packaging, rubber, color, and wire and cable core markets to help grow your business.
Pan Chemicals SpA
Tel. 39-0359-77488
www.panchemicals.com
cassandra@panchemicals.com info@panchemicals.com
Italy Booth 1517
Exhibiting: Pan Chemicals produces high tech lubricants, coatings and
chemicals for the drawing, rolling and forming of ferrous and stainless steel wire. The production program includes: PANLIBE S: dry drawing lubricants; PANLUBE L: wet drawing lubricants; PANCOVER: lubricant carriers; PANFLUX: flux for galvanizing; PANCHEM: functional chemicals; EQUIPMENT: auxiliary products.
Personnel: Edgardo Vago.
Paramount Die Co.
Tel. 410-272-4600
www.paradie.com
sales@paradie.com
USA Booth 817
Exhibiting: Paramount Die is a leading designer and manufacturer of wire drawing die inserts and tooling systems for the wire drawing industry. For more than 50 years, Paramount Die has delivered dies and wire drawing solutions that optimize wire drawing operations. Paramount Die has helped hundreds of wire drawers improve productivity
PRODUCT Showcase
MFL Group: addition of the Pail Packer Machine to wire/rope portfolio deemed a game-changer
For MFL Group, Interwire is a key industry event, and this year, the Ferrous Division is pleased to present the Pail Packer Machine (PPM), a major addition to our wire and rope drawing portfolio. PPM offers an efficient wire take-up solution in drums with minimal or no permanent twist, ensuring a smooth static wire payoff. It accommodates various wire types, including high, medium, and low carbon, CO2, FCW, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Initially designed for welding wire, the PPM has evolved into a versatile alternative to traditional gooseneck coilers, serving multiple industries. With a high coil capacity of up to two
and increase efficiency of their wire drawing processes by providing premium die inserts and holders.
Personnel: Jason Giebfried, Scott Gipson, Joao Noroña, Rich Sarver, Martin Hahn.
Parkway-Kew Corporation
Tel. 732-398-2100
www.parkwaykew.com
gkleinsr@parkwaykew.com
USA Booth 811
Exhibiting: Parkway Kew
Corporation is a precision coatings company that specializes in the repair, re-manufacture and custom manufacturing of drawing blocks, stepcones, pulley wheels and rollers. With over 50 years of experience, we offer unparalleled part longevity at competitive prices.
Personnel: Eugene Klein, Carolyn Klein, Mike Hoffarth.
Pentre Group Ltd.
Tel. +44 01942 676331
sales@pentregroup.com
tons, it reduces operator intervention and enhances production speed. Built for efficiency, it requires minimal maintenance, lowering downtime and operating costs. The design simplifies installation and changeovers, while its ability to handle a wide range of wire diameters makes it highly adaptable. It can also integrate a laser gauge in the preceding drawing machine.
The PPM improves downstream processes with high-speed, energy-efficient static payoff. It ensures smooth wire handling, prevents snarls, and streamlines production. This makes it an ideal solution for welding wire production, bedding springs, galva-
MFL Group’s Pail Packer Machine was designed to be a versatile alternative to gooseneck coilers.
nizing lines, heat-treating multiwire lines, and nail manufacturing, among others. Visit our booth at Interwire to discover the PPM, explore our updated rod breakdown lines portfolio, and learn more about our latest innovations.
BOOTH 1111
U.K. Booth 111
Exhibiting: Headquartered in the U.K., with facilities in The Czech Republic, Spain and England, Pentre Group has built a worldwide reputation for service and delivery. Our drums, reels and spools are delivered to over one hundred countries around the world, so wherever you are we’re sure to be able to help.
Personnel: Craig A Currie, Robert Mailloux.
Petig AG
Tel. +49 21817858
www.petig.com/ info@petig.com
Germany Booth 970
Exhibiting: For over 100 years, Petig AG has developed high quality hydraulic tools for wire and metal processing along with efficient cutting and punching technology for tough industrial applications. We offer a broad portfolio of products, such as cable shears and steel cutters, which can be used for a wide range
of applications. From technical analysis, development, installation and ongoing maintenance, our customers can rely on an end-to-end support strategy, sophisticated solutions, vast experience and outstanding service. We would be glad to advise you about our reliable products accordingly.
Phifer Incorporated
Tel. 205-345-2120
www.phifer.com
info@phifer.com
USA Booth 212
Exhibiting: For 70 years, Phifer has manufactured wire to supply our own weaving operation and for our customers who depend on our Made in the U.S.A. quality. Today, our custom-drawn aluminum, steel and bronze wire products are used for fasteners, metallizing, food packaging clips, cable stranding, braiding and more. We produce wire in a diverse range of capabilities to ISO 9001 standards with technical
and customer service standards that exceed expectations.
Personnel: Cedric Patton.
Pioneer Machinery
(See Simpacks/Pioneer.)
Polycab USA LLC
Tel. 267-516-3353
www.polycab.com
info@polycab.com
USA/India Booth 2243
Exhibiting: Polycab India Limited stands as a prominent player in the realm of Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG), solidifying its position as one of India’s largest manufacturers of wire and cable. Its extensive range of electrical wire cables and solar solutions are manufactured in plants using the latest technology (electron beam/buss co-kneaders) with world-class materials under strict quality assurance procedures with total traceability of in-house or approved supplier materials and throughout production processes.
Polychem Alloy
Tel. 828-754-7570
www.polychemalloy.com
sales@polychemalloy.com
USA Booth 769
Exhibiting: The company focuses on developing customized products using new technologies, and offers specialized products for the wire and cable industry. These include: custom compounds and additive masterbatches, innovative plastic solutions, PVC compounds for wire and cable insulation and specialty concentrates for plastics.
We have an extensive list of products and services offered that will meet your needs. Find out how PDT can cut your annual die costs up to 20% and deliver on your order in one week or less. ISO 9001 certified and 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products: no questions asked.
Premier Wire Die Tel. 260-496-9300
www.premierwiredie.com
info@premierwiredie.com
USA Booth 502
Precision Die Technologies
Tel. 260-482-5001
www.pdtinc.com
bradf@pdtinc.com
USA Booth 1001
Exhibiting: PDT is a leading manufacturer of tooling products for the wire, cable and tubing industries both domestically and internationally. For over 34 years, PDT has provided customer focused products and services on an individualized basis to achieve our customer goals.
Exhibiting: PWD: a manufacturer of wire drawing dies with a reputation for customer service! Visit our booth to discuss wire drawing issues with the experts.
Exhibiting: PWM’s TR45 cold welder for trapezoidal wire will be exhibited at Interwire for the first time, alongside the company’s best-selling EP500 rod welder and a range of smaller powered and manual machines. The products will be presented by Joe Snee Associates, exclusive distributor of PWM cold welding equipment, spares and dies in the US and Canada. The air/ hydraulic TR45 is designed specifically for nonferrous trapezoidal wire up to 0.0697 sq. in. (45 mm²) cross-sectional area. The machine is compact, energy-efficient and easy to operate, using the foot pedal.
industry. The G2 Batch Blender provides precision batch-to-batch dispensing and consistent homogeneous blending for every batch. The G2 does not average ingredient weights over multiple batches, as do other batch blenders. This means less offspec product is produced, which saves money. Our flagship model, the PCC Gravimetric Continuous Blender, continues to set the bar. Also equipped with a user-friendly color touch screen interface and standard Ethernet port, the continuous blender provides the ultimate accuracy in dispensing and mixing.
Promix Solutions AG
Tel. 215 348-4668
www.promix-solutions.com
usa@promix-solutions.com
USA/Switzerland Booth 636
Process Control Corporation
Tel. 678-714-8249
www.process-control.com
sales@process-control.com
USA Booth 1811
Exhibiting: Based in Switzerland with an office in the U.S., Promix Solutions AG serves the wire and cable industry by providing innovative process technology and key components for mixing, foaming and cooling in plastics processing. Its precise CO2/N2 gas dosing stations, mixing nozzles and melt coolers provide homogenization and a good extrusion melt temperature that help improve quality and reduce cycle times. The result is significant material savings and reduced environmental impact.
Promostar Srl
Exhibiting: For over 55 years, Process Control (PCC) has been a leader in the plastics equipment
Tel. 39-0432975752
www.promostar.it/ p.gava@promostar.it
Italy Booth 1063
Exhibiting: Promostar is a leading company specialized on the design and production of cold-rolling lines and stretching lines for low-carbon steel wire for the concrete reinforcing wire (such as cold rolling and stretching lines with automatic spoolers, straightening lines, tunnel mesh, block mesh spacers and tailor-made special lines) as well as machines for thin steel wire (like wire drawing process by dies), or refurbishment/ revamping of existing plants.
Properzi International Inc.
Tel. 443-212-4320
www.properzi.com
info@properzi.us
USA Booth 1039
Exhibiting: Emerging in the late 1940s through groundbreaking innovation, Continuus-Properzi pioneered the continuous casting and rolling process for nonferrous wire rod. This inventive spirit has endured for over 75 years, and is deeply embedded in our core values. Properzi technology has transformed the production of nonferrous wire rod, introducing numerous process and equipment advancements like the Vert-Melt and Vert-Ref Furnace Sets, SelfAnnealing Microrolling®, Pro-Form Rotary Extrusion, IULIUS 4.0 Automation Functionalities, our Smart e-Commissioning technique, and our Technical Consultancy Services. Continuus-Properzi consis-
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
tently delivers cutting-edge technology and unmatched customer support.We are constantly evolving, and now we are applying our expertise to specialized tools such as the New Calibration System, ushering in what we call a New Era in Stand Calibration! This vision system for roll calibration is crucial for producing superior quality wire rod by ensuring process reliability and maintaining all process variables within acceptable parameters.
Personnel: Giuseppe E. Marcantoni.
Proton Otomasyon Elektrik
Tel. +90-533-594-31-68
www.rcicast.com
sales@rcicast.com
Turkey Booth 106
Exhibiting: RCIcast® presents continuous casting technologies that produces low manufacturing costs and high quality nonferrous products (copper, copper alloys, aluminum, and nonferrous rods) recycled.
Personnel: Ali Apali, Soner Coskun.
Danyang Winpower Wire & Cable: we offer both traditional & innovative products
Description: China’s Danyang Winpower Wire & Cable Mfg. Co., Ltd., mainly produces new energy cables, energy storage cables, PV cable, EV charging cable, UL hookup wires, XLPE cables and customized wires and wire harness. Located in the Yangtze River Delta with convenient transportation, we covers an area of 17,000 square meters, with 40,000 square meters of modern production plants. We also exhibit at key trade shows around the world, including in Brazil, Germany, Thailand and Hong Kong.
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
Flora: Because our company has been committed to producing UL products since 2009, this exhibition is very compatible with our product lines. We are looking forward to forming successful business relationships with new clients around the world in the near future.
Proton Products Inc.
Tel. 949-70-57511 andreadurow@protonproducts.us USA Booth 239
Exhibiting: Proton Products is a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and control equipment for wire and cable manufacturing. We continue to expand our product range with affordable, innovative technology which provides our customers with solutions that improve production capabilities and manufacturing efficiency. These include: diameter gauges, spark testers, speed and length gauges, eccentricity gauge, preheaters, and PLC diameter control systems. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your measurement and control needs and how we can provide a great solution.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
Flora: This time, we will mainly launch high-quality EV charging gun cables and liquid cooled supercharging cables.
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
Flora: Because we have both traditional UL cables and innovative products. We export our products to dozens of countries and regions such as Asia, Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Africa, etc. We adhere to the industrial policy of high technology, high quality and high level customer satisfaction will be our direction of progress and development, and quality and service are our eternal pursuit.
PS Costruzioni Meccaniche
Tel. +39 039-68987636
www.pscm.it
sales@pscm.it
Italy Booth 1622
Exhibiting: Founded in 1960 PS Costruzioni Meccaniche Srl is a world leader in the design and production of packaging solutions for the cable and wire industry. The company offers a wide range of models, including Automatic lines for winding up cable onto coils and spools, rewinding lines and automatic double take-up, as well as semi-automatic double take up units. PS offers a wide range of highly versatile products capable of meeting all customer requests thanks to the company’s in-house design and production departments. A highly advanced IT system and excellent language skills enables the sales and engineering staff easy communication with customers worldwide.
Personnel: Franco Parma.
Q8Oils
Tel. 212-532-3480
www.q8oils.com andrew.turner@q8oils.com
USA Booth 422
Exhibiting: Q8Oils, one of the largest worldwide suppliers of lubricants to the wire, cable and tube sectors, will present lubricants for the drawing and rolling of rod, bar, wire, strip, tube and profile. We manufacture and supply high-quality products for many applications, including: drawing emulsions for copper, copper alloys, rod to superfine wire; drawing oils and emulsions for aluminum, aluminum alloys, rod to fine wire; full synthetic drawing solutions for nickel and precious metals and exotic alloys; and more.
QAD Redzone
Tel. 305-374-6278
www.qad.com
information@qad.com
USA Booth 470
Exhibiting: QAD’s manufacturing ERP software offers wire and cable manufacturers a comprehensive solution to streamline operations
and boost efficiency. It provides end-to-end supply chain visibility, optimizes production scheduling, and enhances inventory management. The system integrates quality control measures, supports complex production processes, and enables real-time tracking of materials and products. QAD’s ERP also facilitates customer relationship management, offers advanced analytics for datadriven decision-making, and adapts to changing business conditions.
QED Wire Lines Inc.
Tel. 450-458-1200
www.qedwire.com
sales@qedwire.com
Canada Booth 549
Exhibiting: QED Wire Lines is a custom furnace manufacturer and engineering company specializing in process equipment for the steel wire industry. Our leading-edge furnaces are custom built for multi-strand
annealing, stress relieving, patenting and tempering processes. With over 30 years of industry experience and innovation, we proudly serve customers in over 20 countries. Our patented equipment is backed by QED’s renowned excellence in service; with commissioning and installation supervision as well as spare parts support, QED provides a complete package for processing wire. QED offers solutions for all steps in your process.
Personnel: Gord Murray, Mike Crowle.
Quaker Houghton
Tel. 610-832-4000
Exhibiting: Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.
Radcliff Wire Inc.
Tel. 203-510-0052
USA Booth 213
Today, the company is known the world over as a major wire supplier to many different industries, including aerospace, electronics, medical, automotive, and consumer products, to name a few.
Personnel: Tom Herd, Ryan Cei, Charlie Radcliff.
Rainbow Rubber & Plastics
Tel. 610-685-2800
www.rainbowbelts.com
info@rainbowbelts.com
USA Booth 1649
shrink end caps, CV gaskets and cut rubber parts. We are also proud to be the exclusive distributor of Renova reel and cart mover equipment.
Ralc Italia Srl
Tel. +39-3458-265944
www.ralcitalia.com
matteo.lazzarini@ralcitalia.com
Italy Booth 1618
Exhibiting: Radcliff Wire produces flat, square and special shaped wire in over 60 different metals and alloys. Based in Bristol, Connecticut, the heart of the spring industry in the Eastern U.S., Radcliff Wire started in business over six decades ago supplying spring manufacturers with hard to locate flat and shaped wire. Soon the word spread of the quality and reliability of Radcliff Wire.
FIRST-TIME Exhibitor
Exhibiting: Rainbow Rubber and Plastics is one of the largest suppliers of caterpuller and capstan belting in North America. With over 30 years’ experience in the wire and cable industry, we have developed a range of products and services specifically suited for wire and cable production. Whether it is our truly endless belting, custom rubber parts, or in-plant training, Rainbow works closely with our customers to eliminate belting issues at the plant level. We distribute a full range of heat
Exhibiting: Ralc Italia, founded in 1996, is an Italian company based in San Giorgio di Nogaro (UD), specializing in the design and production of high-tech automatic industrial machines for processing tubes, bars, and wire. With over 30 years of experience, the company provides innovative and customized solutions, ensuring high production performance. In particular, in the wire sector, Ralc Italia, is a global leader in manufacturing machines for turning and threading.
Personnel: Luca Felicetti, Andrea Lazzarini.
Description: WK has built the industrial equipment that builds your world for four decades. When it comes to the mechanical and electrical assembly of these industrial plants, we support our client’s innovations with reliability and flexibility, to the highest quality standards.
Contacts: Michael Spegt, CEO, m.spegt@wkamerica.com; Rafael Palij, vice president of operations; r.palij@wkamerica.com; Richard Wullkotte, director of service operations, wullkotte@wkamerica.com, www.wkamerica.com.
WK Industrial Services Corp.: when it comes to installing/ adding machinery and equipment,
WK: We believe that our services play a critical role in the fast pace of today’s environment where resources are scarce, and time is of the essence. Providing skilled labor for our clients alleviates the resource strain on critical projects and operations.
WJI: What type(s) of innovation will you present?
WJI: Why should attendees want to stop by your booth?
WJI: Why are you a first-time Interwire exhibitor?
WK: We will showcase our innovative support approach, providing high quality, reliable, labor that is flexible to suit client needs. With expertise across industrial and commercial environments, we excel at providing the support you need to ensure your projects and operations are successful, from installation and field service to warehouse and production.
WK: Whether you’re an OEM or a manufacturing facility, we have an installation or service solution tailored to your needs! Our highly skilled team specializes in everything from new equipment installations to repairs, routine maintenance, and relocation assistance. Need extra hands? We can provide experienced professionals to support your team on short or long-term projects, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime. We’re ready to tackle the toughest challenges. Plus, we’re bringing the best espresso to the show because great service deserves great coffee.
Rautomead Limited
Tel. 44-1382-622341
www.rautomead.com
sales@rautomead.com
U.K. Booth 448
Exhibiting: We are a world-leading supplier of continuous casting technology for nonferrous alloys. Our machines are used for production of copper wire and cable, alloy wire, engineering alloys, copper magnesium, copper-chrome zirconium rod and precious metals. Our technology can be used for a wide range of applications at near net shape to minimize processing costs of products for automotive, medical and communications industries.
Reber Systematic GmbH + Co. KG
Tel. 49-7121-9483-0
info@resy-filtration.com
Germany Booth 839
Exhibiting: For more than 40 years, Germany’s Reber Systematic GmbH, known as “RESY,” has provided the wire and cable industry with a complete range of filtration systems for coolants and lubricants. Contact us for process improvement in your drawing process, including special filter medias.
Redex USA
Tel. 732-493-2812
www.redexusa.com/ info.usa@redex-group.com
USA Booth 401
Exhibiting: A leading manufacturer of high-precision rolling mills, metal strip processing equipment
and machine drive components, Redex Group brings together the expertise of world-renowned companies Redex, Buhler, Andantex and Merobel to provide high-tech solutions to the wire and cable industry, backed by extensive experience, engineering support and innovation. We will present precise shaping units and multi-stand rolling mills designed for magnet wire, PV ribbon and aluminum for armored cable, as well as Merobel tension control solutions, SR differentials, and Anglgear drive components.
Reel Options by Vandor Corporation
Tel. 765-966-3699
www.reeloptions.com
sales@reeloptions.com
USA Booth 648
Exhibiting: Reel Options by Vandor Corporation is a leading manufacturer of plastic reels for wire, cable, fiber optics and other wound packaged products. Our manufacturing capabilities include injection molding, extrusion and die-cutting. Come see our newest offering: the ICON™ series. These all-plastic reels are stronger than bolted, stapled and spin-welded units, and customers have the flexibility to specify traverse size. Also, the reels are easy to recycle. Reel Options: where Strength and Durability meet Environmental Consciousness.
Personnel: Rick Brown, Adrienne Cowen, Chris Nichols, Jordan Sheehan.
Reel Power Industrial
Tel. 405-672-0000
www.reelpowerind.com/ sales@reelpowerind.com
USA Booth 2131
Exhibiting: Reel Power designs and builds standard and custom reeling and coiling equipment, delivering innovative, lowest total life-cost, flexible material handling solutions. The company is committed to reducing client’s overall business risk and improving their profitability by providing “World Class” Equipment, Engineering & Processing solutions for flexible materials to distribution manufacturing environments. The company offers processing solutions and complete field service and consulting.
Personnel: Bill Schmerheim, Rick Campbell, Donald Moreau, Brian Rich, Lane Hayes, Thomas Mackey, Rich Vester
REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc. www.reelex.com/
USA Booth 439
Exhibiting: REELEX Packaging Solutions is a global leader in packaging technology for the wire and cable industry. Known for its patented REELEX® packaging, the company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing solutions that enhance productivity across the supply chain. For more information, visit www.reelex.com.
Refractron Technologies Corp.
Tel. 315-573-1134
www.refractron.com
adamo@refractron.com
USA Booth 223
Exhibiting: Refractron designs and manufacturers precise, durable, wear-resistant zirconia ceramics that help wire and cable manufacturers extend maintenance cycles, preserve wire quality and lower costs. Our featured material Izory® HD has ceramic properties that will reset your expectations for performance and our skilled team will provide responsive service and support you deserve. We have experience manufacturing products for drawing equipment made by all major OEMS and have experienced engineers who can support retrofitting vintage lines with new balanced capstans, and step cones or replacement rings, and rolls. Izory HD is often featured on drawing lines but its wear resistance and pristine polished surface finish also make it an excellent material choice for guides, pulleys and eyelets. We look forward to the opportunity to meet you so we can learn about your experiences with ceramics, answer questions and help you determine if our U.S.-made Izory HD products and services are a good value for your operation.
Personnel: Adam Osekoski.
RichardsApex Inc.
Tel. 215-487-1100
www.richardsapex.com
raincorders@richardsapex.com
USA Booth 1031
GCCF PLATINUM SPONSOR
cants for the ferrous, nonferrous and alloy wire and tube industries, will be displaying the latest technology. From wire drawing to tube drawing and hot-rolling applications, RichardsApex provides semi-synthetic, full synthetic and straight oil compounds for all nonferrous, ferrous and alloy applications. With our rich history, RichardsApex has an established global sales network to service customers. The company has subsidiaries located in both the U.K. and in Australia. Stop by and see how collaborating with RichardsApex can help your company achieve your goals for production and cost savings.
Ridgway Machines Ltd.
Tel. +44 116 289 9199
www.ridgwayeng.com/ sales@ridgwayeng.com
U.K. Booth 456
Exhibiting: We are a leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical and energy industries, with over 97 years of engineering experience. Ridgway machines are widely used for manufacturing cables, conductors and electrical coils. Our range of horizontal and vertical cable and conductor taping machines are designed for a variety of applications, together with camera systems, drum stands and ancillary equipment. Personnel: Richard Glanville, James Axe.
RMG
Tel. 815-624-2500
www.rmgwire.com
USA Booth 1549 See p. 150 & p.186
Exhibiting: RichardsApex, a leading global manufacturer of wet lubri-
Exhibiting: RMG designs and builds equipment to uncoil, draw, straighten and cut coiled wire to a length. RMG has a long history of providing equipment to the automotive, aerospace, concrete/construction, industrial, wire-forming, and consumer product industries. Our teams contin-
ually work with a sense of urgency to provide comprehensive and unmatched support, from equipment design, to delivery, to genuine replacement parts and service. Personnel: Troy McCabe, Larry Cunningham, Beth Cloyd.
Roblon
Tel. +45-9620-3300
www.roblon.com
info@roblon.com
Denmark Booth 2116
Exhibiting: Roblon manufactures state of the art servers, binders, precision winding equipment along with other generic cable handling equipment and is known for its high technical level, support and applicational know-how. Roblon is a leading global supplier of performance fibers and machinery to the fiber optic cable industry. Roblon has its R&D and Technology Centre in Denmark and has further manufacturing facilities in Denmark and the Czech Republic, Europe and in North Carolina, USA. For further information, visit our website or contact us.
Rosendahl Nextrom
Tel. 828-464-2543
USA Booth 1439
Exhibiting: Rosendahl is a market and technology leader for production solutions for the global wire and cable industry; manufacturing technologies for power cables, automotive cables, radio frequency cables, telecommunication cables and fiber optic cables, also for blasting wires, shock tubes and steel ropes. Besides extrusion, we offer SZ-stranding technologies and metal tape forming and welding solutions. Nextrom: global leader for manufacturing systems that produce telecommunication and special fibers, offering technologies for producing glass preforms, glass fibers and the final fiber optic cables.
Personnel: Anita Hennessee, Murali Das, Harri Turunen, Rene Stoeckl, Paul Kemp, Toni Seppelin, Peter Windhaber, Markus Gratzer.
Roteq Machinery
Tel. 905-660-8800
www.roteqmachinery.com
gustavo@roteqmachinery.com
Canada Booth 1931
Exhibiting: Roteq conceives, designs and manufactures rotating equipment. This includes: stranding technology for Cu and Al conductors, single-twist, double-twist, concentric, roll forming and SIW conductors; instrumentation cable, double twist shielding; cabling, drum twisters, planetary, single and double twist, S/Z; stranding and cabling for optical fiber cables; and advanced interlock armoring. Also, auxiliary equipment, including payoffs, take-ups, taping units, binders, yarn servers, capstans and caterpullers for your unique product challenges.
Personnel: Gustavo Astorquiza, Kevin Dancy, Mike Marshall.
SACO AEI Polymers
Tel. 920-803-0778
USA Booth 513
Exhibiting: SACO AEI Polymers is a customer-driven manufacturer providing premium value and innovative polymers solutions. It has three polymers manufacturing locations internationally, located in Wisconsin, Ohio, and the U.K. SACO AEI services the polymer industry by developing, manufacturing and delivering a full range of thermoplastic and thermoset compounds, additives and masterbatches for the wire and cable, pipe and fittings, building and construction, electrical and electronics, film and sheet, and specialty markets. Our global R&D facilities are customer responsive, with outstanding formulation chemists and extensive analytical laboratory capabilities. Our formulations are validated by real life application testing.
USA Booth 2019
Exhibiting: We offer refractories and ceramic technology for every type of furnace. Come see our new SpyroCor flame diffuser technology on display.
Sarmakina
Tel. +90-262-653-90-82
Personnel: Julio Spadaccia, Craig Brennan, Forest Potter.
SAMP USA, Inc.
Tel. 301-223-8584
info.usa@sampgroup.com
USA Booth 1429
Personnel: John Hardiman, Colin Harrison, Caleb Breaux, Bishal Upadhyay, Joseph Kravec, Walid Awad.
Saint-Gobain
Tel. 774-452-2362
www.ceramicsrefractories. saint-gobain.com
Exhibiting: SAMP/USA, Inc., is the U.S. office for the SAMP Group, which is based in Bentivoglio, Italy. With a focus on customer needs, the group offers single, twin and multistrand drawing machines ranging from rod breakdown to fine wire for copper, aluminum and alloys. We also offer a full range of double- and single-twist bunchers and complete extrusion systems for a wide range of cables. SAMP USA has provided sales, service, and spare parts support to the North American market since 1976, and we look forward to meeting with current and prospective clients during the Interwire event.
www.sarmakina.com.tr
info@sarmakina.com.tr
Turkey Booth 663
Exhibiting: Sarmakina offers a wide range of equipment for production of cable. That includes bunchers, payoffs, back-twists, rewind lines, bobbin winders, electrolytic wire plating lines and emulsion filtering and cooling systems. It also offers a wide range of reels and reel-handling equipment.
Personnel: David Graff, Anthony Cicero, Sandy Scroggs.
Sark Wire Corp.
Tel. 518-268-0661
marketing@sark-wire.com
USA Booth 831
Exhibiting: Sark Wire Corp. is a leading North American manufacturer of bare and tin-plated copper conductors. With our state-of-the-art manufacturing locations in New York and Georgia, Sark is committed to the highest quality control standards and takes pride in our prestigious level of customer service. We are able to deliver to any point in the country within 24 hours or less due to having more than 100 million pounds of annual capacity and our strategically located warehouses throughout the U.S. With our customer-driven approach, our goal is to exceed your expectations every day. Proudly made in the USA.
Personnel: Berker Yörgüç, Sadık Sazan.
SAS Engineering and Planning Srl
Tel. +39 0316-55593
www.www.sas.it
Italy Booth 1512
Exhibiting: SAS is a leading company in manufacturing combined drawing machines and peeling lines coil-to-bar, bar-to-bar and coil-to-coil for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Since 1973, with a full integrated process of engineering and manufacturing SAS is specialized in offering customized solutions for any cold finishing needs.
Personnel: Carmelo Crea.
Schlatter North America
Tel. 815-262-2939
mark.hall@schlattergroup.com
USA Booth 1623
Exhibiting: Schlatter is a world leader in plant manufacturing for resistance-welding machines and wire-weaving machines. Decades of independent development activity and expertise in automating production systems provide the basis from which Schlatter is able to offer our customers the best in sophisticated technology and efficient solutions. Schlatter has expanded its product range with the addition of cold-rolling, wire drawing and stretching systems. These wire manufacturing solutions range from entry-level systems to highly automated systems and integrated production lines.
Personnel: Taylor Newman, Kati Graham.
Personnel: Ronnie Meiers.
PRODUCT Showcase
RMG: its displayed straighten-and-cut model will include a trifects of industry advances
RMG, a leader in the wire processing industry for almost 50, continues to innovate. It will introduce revolutionary concepts for our straightenand-cut product lines. These include our patented clutchless cutting technology, Industry 4.0, and MicroFine adjusting release. The pictured 4SV8 model has all the latest features including the variable frequency drive technology allowing independent control of feed, arbor and cutting systems. See p. xx for more.
RMG has developed new tooling for the Lewis product line that furthers the potential of its wellknown Lewis Machine brand of straighten-and-cut machines. The new tooling reduces both lead time
Schmidt Maschinenbau GmbH
Tel. 49-2261-91077-0
info@schmidt-maschinenbau.com
Germany Booth 839
Exhibiting: The product lines of Schmidt GmbH include single wire wet-drawing machinery for steel wire and precious metals, an automatic spooler, a standard spooler, respooler take-ups and payoffs and drum coilers.
Schnell SpA
Tel. +39-0721-878711
Italy Booth 1655
Exhibiting: For over 30 years Schnell has been offering the most modern and effective solutions to shaping centers and has introduced the most important innovations in the sector and guarantees its customers software, machines and consultancy to reach the highest levels of efficiency. We provide software, machines and consultancy to achieve the highest levels of efficiency.
and cost while maintaining the longevity and consistency Lewis tooling is known for. It maximizes productivity while reducing wire marking, providing a cleaner cut while accurately controlling length.
The 4SV8’s five-die arbor serves sizes from 0.188 in. to -500 in. for medium carbon steels, stainless steels and alloys, for all materials with a tensile strength of 90 ksi or less than .500 in. Industry 4.0 (standard)provides data collection/recipe management for up to 500 different jobs. Additional storage allows an unlimited number of recipes and monitoring (production rate, speeds, quantities) can be done in the plant or remotely with a cell phone.
RMG’s 4Sv8 straighten-and-cut model.
RMG supports customers with dependable service and support. It is the only OEM for Fastener Engineers, Lewis Machine and G.C. Patterson equipment and is your best source for tooling, spare parts, and technical support. For more about the Lewis Machine product line, see us at the show or contact us at info@rmgwire. com or at rmgwire.com.
BOOTH 1419
Personnel: Lucia Manna, Enrico Sangalli.
SDI LaFarga
Tel. 260-748-6565
www.copperworks.com/ USA Booth 618
INTERWIRE ELITE SPONSOR
GCCF PLATINUM SPONSOR
Exhibiting: Copper is at Our Core. Born from two international metal production powerhouses, LaFarga Group and Steel Dynamics, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS™ has a singular focus on the production of copper rod and wire. Through an innovative, highly energy efficient, proprietary system, we reclaim processed copper, refine it and provide new, Fire-Refined, HighConductivity (FRHC) copper rod and wire. Copper is what we do. It’s
where we focus all our energy. That means we deliver a level of expertise and innovation in copper rod and wire that can’t be matched.
Exhibiting: SEI Sistemi offers a range of solutions for wire and cable manufacturers in the steel industry. The company designs, manufactures and builds automation equipment and systems specifically for the wire industry. It offers solutions for the transformation of cold materials in the cable sector, such as the wire rolling profile, the flat wire rolling, the construction wire rolling, the common wire rolling and the welding wire rolling
Sensoptic SA
Tel. +41-91-822-70-00
www.sensoptic.ch
sales@sensoptic.ch
Switzerland Booth 634
Exhibiting: Sensoptic supplies automatic turn-key systems for continuous monitoring of surface defects and short diameter imperfections like lumps, neck-downs, blisters and slubs. We support our customers worldwide with the design, installation and operation of multiline systems, which include proprietary optical sensors, hardware for data acquisition and software for data management.
SETIC POURTIER
Tel. +33-4772-32555
www.setic-pourtier.com info@setic-pourtier.com
France Booth 1449 See p. 156 & 176
Exhibiting: Setic is a leader in special, data communication & LAN cables machinery for automation, AI, robotics and data analytics sectors and a major actor in automotive wire equipment. Pourtier designs and produces heavy-duty rotating machines for all types of power cables: overhead, submarine and low, medium, high and extra-high voltage. C2S Customer Services department is the ideal partner to maintain machine productivity and enhance products quality. BOW TECHNOLOGY makes high graded carbon bows for all sizes and all brands of double-twist equipment.
Shanghai Kechen Wire & Cable Machinery Co., Ltd.
Tel. 86-1339-1313112
shkcmachine@vip.163.com
China Booth 1601
Exhibiting: KC Machine (Shanghai Kechen Wire & Cable Machinery Co., Ltd.), founded in 1999, specialize in designing and manufacturing telecom cable equipment. KC Machine offers a wide range of products, including machinery for producing RF coaxial cable, LAN/SFP/ QSFP/HDMI-railway signal cable, fluoropolymer wire/cable, optical fiber cable, military special cable,
etc. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional service to boost productivity for cable manufacturers globally.
Shenzhen Adwantek Technologies Co., Ltd.
Tel. +86-755-26420391
www.adwantek.com
export@adtechen.com
China Booth 230
Exhibiting: Shenzhen Adwantek Technologies Co., Ltd., specializes in real-time measurement, monitoring and control systems for the wire and cable industry. Their products include advanced online measuring equipment for cable eccentricity, diameter, and insulation thickness, ensuring precision and quality during production. It also offers wire preheaters, powder-coating machines and an MES intelligent control system.
Siddhi Technoshrink Pvt. Ltd.
Tel. +91-91670-88399
faults, lump detectors for the detection of faults on the product surface, and more.
Simpacks/Pioneer
Tel. 201-532-3025
www.simpacks.com
sales@simpacks.com
USA Booth 1807
Exhibiting: Simpacks & Pioneer Machinery are leaders of complete factory automation to the wire and cable industry. We supply complete packaging lines, extrusion lines, drawing machines, bunchers, tubulars, stranding and rigid machines, planetary, taping, payoffs and take-ups.
Personnel: Hernando Blanco.
Sipcon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Tel. +91-82229-29966
www.sipconinstrument.com
info@sipconinstrument.com
India Booth 222
www.siddhishrink.com/ info@siddhishrink.com
India Booth 126
Exhibiting: We are one of the largest manufacturers of different types of heat-shrinkable products used in cable, power, telecom and automobile industry. We specialize in manufacturing different types of heat shrink cable end caps for wire and cable manufacturers.
SIKORA
Tel. 770-486-1233
www.sikora.net/en
sales@sikora-usa.com
USA Booth 1639
Exhibiting: Sipcon is India’s largest manufacturer of vision measuring systems, profile projectors, coordinate measuring machines and digital microscopes. For products for wire and cable include cable insulation measurement systems, slicing tools and more.
Sivaco Quebec Division
Tel. 514-466-7453
www.sivaco.com
Canada Booth 511
Exhibiting: SIKORA will showcase innovative measuring, control, testing, analysis and sorting technology for the wire and cable sectors as well as optical fiber and plastic industries. The product range includes X-ray and laser devices for the measurement of diameter, eccentricity, ovality and wall thickness. Also, spark testers for the detection of insulation
Exhibiting: Materials we make, such as cold-heading wire, ball bearing wire, heat-treatable spring steel wire, tool steel wire and carbon steel wire (0.02 in. to 1.969 in.). Surfaces can be bright, phosphated, polymer-coated and limed. Structure can be globular annealed (+AC) and packaging can be done to customer requirements.
Sjogren Industries
Tel. 508-987-3206
www.sjogren.com
sales@sjogren.com
USA Booth 500 See p. 132 & 186
Exhibiting: Since 1927, Sjogren Industries has offered customized and specialized solutions for the global wire tooling industry. Our engineering
and production process is completely self-contained, which allows us to provide innovative enhancements for wire straightening assemblies and components. This, in turn, results in major efficiencies and increased productivity for our customers.
Personnel: David Roberge, Udo Plocher, Dylan Sjogren.
Exhibiting: Skaltek provides innovative solutions for the wire and cable industry, specializing in reel handling, packaging and automation. The company’s range includes advanced take-up systems like the U16 Pro, upgraded rewind lines such as the E40, and the Easy Pusher for moving reels up to 20 tons. Skaltek’s solutions focus on operator safety, precision cutting, and waste reduction while ensuring optimal efficiency. Recently introduced models include the upgraded UX25 take-up and the E40 rewind line, emphasizing exact length delivery and seamless operations.
SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH
Tel. 49-391-40558-0 www.sketvmb.de
info@sketvmb.de
Germany Booth 911
Exhibiting: SKET will present its complete production program of machinery and equipment for manufacturing cables and ropes. The focus of the presentation will be the company’s central stranding lines which are designed for efficient production of power conductors, and vertical laying-up machines developed to produce long-length, high-voltage offshore submarine cables in different constructions. For the manufacture of steel strands and ropes, SKET will present its range of equipment, including double-twist bunchers, tubular stranders and planetary machines. Our SKET team is looking forward to meeting you in person and welcoming you at our booth.
Sonoco Reels and Spools
Tel. 800-633-3962
www.sonoco.com/reels
wcr.sales@sonoco.com
USA Booth 1109
info@spirka-schnellflechter.com
Germany Booth 911
Exhibiting: Sonoco offers the broadest line of reel and spool options: nailed wood, new structural, corrugated or tubular steel, plastic, plywood, polyfiber or a combination of materials. The engineered strength and smoothness you need for packaging, shipping or process application for wire, cable, flexible pipe, wire rope or other cordage. Precision spools for 56 AWG to steel reels with flange sizes to 288 in.; Reel Tough® plastic reels with a lifespan exceeding similar process reels; lightweight, durable, recyclable Econo-Reel spools; and polyfiber composite reels with a built-in pallet that handles easier and safer. Sonoco’s EcoReel® recycling program offers truckload pickup of used wood and polyfiber reels, refurbishes them to like-new.
Personnel: Joey Holdmeyer, Brooke Stonesifer, Dave Winebarger, Leslie Lawrence, Brian Kilpatrick, Gary Wise.
Spazzolplastica North America LLC
Tel. 234-542-2251
www.spazzolplastica.it sales@spazzolplastica.com
USA Booth 2000
Exhibiting: Spazzolplastica is a leading company for the design and manufacture of wire winding products such as wire basket spools, plastic spools and plastic drums. It is the only integrated manufacturer in the sector. Our experience, combined with constant research and innovation, allows us to accompany our customers in the best possible way, guaranteeing the quality of our products and services.
Spirka Schnellflechter GmbH
Tel. 49-30549918-46
www.spirka-schnellflechter.com
Exhibiting: Spirka and Wardwell are world leaders in braiding machine technology and manufacturing. Our equipment program includes the Dratex and DF models developed by Spirka; the traditional deflector style braider invented by Simon Wardwell; and a full complement of maypole style braiders. Additionally, we offer a complete line of spiraling machines, winders and payoffs for every bobbin size and wire application, and a line of remote payoffs and take-ups for reels up to 2000 mm in diameter.
Star Materials Co. Ltd.
Tel. 86-512-666783-02
www.star-materials.com
office@star-materials.com
China Booth 1700
Exhibiting: A Chinese/Austrian manufacturer, we offer all kinds of wire and cable materials to our worldwide customers. Our main products are polyester (or PET or Mylar), water-swellable blocking yarn, PP filler yarn, aluminum Mylar, copolymer (PE) coated aluminum or steel tapes, copper polyester, non-woven tapes, PP foam tape and many others. All our products have passed the certification of the National Center for Quality Supervision & Test of Electric Wire & Cable, and they also meet the ROHS standard. Please contact us for more details.
Steel Cable Reels
Tel. 844-STEEL-REELS
www.steelcablereels.com
info@steelcablereels.com
USA Booth 324
Exhibiting: Steel Cable Reels (SCR)
A Cabrol Group company serves North & South America with a complete line of robust steel reels for wire and cable process and shipping applications. With four manufactur-
ing locations and a strong distribution network, the group supplies over 30,000 reels globally per year. With outreach in over 20 countries and long standing contended customers, Steel Cable Reels continue to grow its presence year on year.
Productions & Services: one-piece welded NEMA reels, CKD reels, process reels, HV large diameter reels, custom reels, reel repair services, reel tracking solutions.
Personnel: Neerav Patel, Amit Shah.
Subec AB
equipment processes all types of wire and cable including ICW, BX cable, utility cable, communication cable, ASCR and ACSS. Sweed equipment is engineered to fit the customer’s application, built to last, and are made and supported in the United States with many common components on-hand.
Personnel: Christopher Simon, Melissa Tally.
Swiss Competence Cluster
Tel. +41-32-841-0391
TapeFormers Ltd.
Tel. 44-1509-768-186
www.tapeformers.com
info@tapeformers.com
U.K. Booth 2011
Exhibiting: Tape forming tools used to longitudinally wrap tape around cable.
Taubensee Steel & Wire Company
Tel. 847-459-5100
www.taubensee.com
contact@taubensee.com
USA Booth 711
Tel. +46 8 884633
www.subec.se
info@subec.se
Sweden Booth 451
Exhibiting: Subec is a design and engineering company. Our main focus is serving a world-wide wire, cable, hose and plastic industry with equipment, machines and custom made solutions. Deep insight in this line of business combined with many years of experience gives us an edge and advantage that helps us to build strong customer relations. Our customer oriented culture runs through the entire organization. Long term repeat customers are the proof of our commitment.
Personnel: Jonathan Lundsjö.
Super Seal Corporation
Tel. 203-378-5015
www.supersealcorp.com
jhalsey@supersealcorp.com
USA Booth 225
Exhibiting: Super Seal carries the highest quality heat shrink end seals and tubing for the wire and cable industry.
Sweed Machinery Inc.
Tel. 541-855-1512
www.sweed.com
sweed@sweed.com
USA Booth 1917
Exhibiting: Are you selling your scrap or off-spec wire for what it’s worth? Upgrade your off-spec wire and increase your scrap value with Sweed shredders, linear scrap choppers, cable cutters, cable strippers, and wire chopping lines. Sweed
www.scc-wci.swiss/ info@scc-wci.swiss
Switzerland Booth 539 See p. 93
Exhibiting: The Association gathers several Swiss companies specializing in technologies for the wire and cable industry. All members are individual companies with their own specificities but sharing the same core values. The aim of SCC is to leverage cultural, commercial and technical synergies for the benefit of their members and customers. All together, they are better equipped to address tomorrow’s global trends in a proper way. The Swiss Competence Cluster was created in 2022 and currently has 10 members, namely AESA, BUSS, Erocarb, FMS, Haefely, Hivotec, Microdia, Promix, Sensoptic and Zumbach.
Syensqo
Tel. 770-772-8200
www.syensqo.com/en/
USA Booth 1170 See p. 98
Exhibiting: Syensqo is excited to announce the construction of a new Solef PVDF plant in the USA, alongside expansion plans in Europe and Asia. Learn more about our PVDF portfolio and discover new industry specific solutions featuring high-performance and high-temperature polymers. Syensqo develops custom compounds for wire and cable jacketing and insulation using our polymer family which includes PVDF, PEEK, PAEK, PAI, PPSU, PESU, ECTFE, PPS and more.
Exhibiting: Taubensee Steel & Wire is a leader in the steel wire and cold drawn bar industry, built on family values and exceeding customer expectations for more than 78 years. Taubensee’s best-in-class sales team has 175+ years of combined industry experience. Our quality, service, reliability, and trust put us ahead of the pack as your go-to manufacturer for all low and high carbon wire, straightened and cut wire, and cold drawn bar needs.
Personnel: Tiffany Kurkey, Nancy Taubensee, Neil Sharp.
Taymer International
Tel. 905-479-2614
Personnel: Tom Eveler, Jiali Jiang, Mehdi Emad, Devang Khariwala.
www.taymer.com
info@taymer.com
Canada Booth 723
Exhibiting: As a world-leading equipment manufacturer for the wire and cable, fiber optics, medical, metal, and packaging industries we’ve built an extensive range of solutions designed to provide value and reduce costs to customers on the production line. New application solutions are constantly being developed for the growing demand of Taymer technologies around the world.
TCS Machinery & Services
Tel. 39-0124-48827/48700
www.tcsmachinery.com
PRODUCT Showcase
WiTechs: wire preparation is our specialty
WiTechs offers all types of mechanical descaling to best fit your processes at the lowest possible operational cost.
If traditional (simple) steel-wool descaling is not good enough or you want to improve your quality and a belt-sander does not fit in your production process, visit us at Interwire 2025. WiTechs has developed a new model: the WBE-4L brush machine, that will be displayed there. This brush machine—with its operational cost price of less than $2 per ton—perfectly complements your production processes. The service life of the brushes is up to 3,000 (metric)
Italy Booth 1614
Exhbting: TCS, with its brands Trafco, Cortinovis and Sictra, offers machinery, specialized assistance, original spare parts and consulting for all wire, rope and cable industries. Its wide range of products includes drawing lines for nonferrous wires as rod breakdown, single and multiwire and trolley wire lines, stranding lines for ferrous and nonferrous ropes and assembling lines for cable. To complete the offer, for low-budget projects, we propose preused lines carefully refurbished and modernized.
TDC
Tel. 704-875-1198
www.technicaldevelopment.com
info@technicaldevelopment.com
USA Booth 2023
tons. The compact machine fits in pretty much any production line. It controls itself, making it a fully autonomous machine. This further reduces the risk of human error to a minimum. The machine itself indicates when the brush needs to be replaced, ensuring a consistent cleaning quality. Stop by to talk to us about this and other WiTech developments in the area of wire descaling treatments.
Why WiTechs? We are a young mechanical engineering company that is innovative and focused on the future. Established in the Netherlands in 2007, we provide wire payoffs,
WiTechs’ WBE-4L model exemplifies the company’s wire pre-treatment solutions.
systems for the mechanical descaling of wire as well as the coating and cleaning of wire. Our lines meet the most varied surface demands and can give your wire production the best possible start. That’s sounds like a good reason to stop by for a chat.
BOOTH 1818
Exhibiting: Manufacturer of custom machinery with expertise in precision winding and UV curing equipment for optical fiber, wire and cable, amorphous metal foil and more. TDC produces payoffs, capstans, take-ups, dancers, accumulators, respoolers, and cable powder applicators. We produce coloring machines, proof testers, ribbon lines, and yarn servers for the optical fiber industry as well as equipment for loose buffer tube such as bridge style payoffs and automatic dual reel take-ups. TDC is now offering full turn-key extrusion lines. These products are all tailored to meet your specific requirements. Personnel: Keith Earhart, Paul Godwin, Andrew Godwin, Travis Card.
Tecnovo/TKT Group www.tktgrou.it s.piccolo@tktgroup.it a.bedini@tktgroup.it
Italy Booth 1611
Exhibiting: Tecnovo has been producing lubricants and auxiliary chemicals for wire drawing and processing since 1945. It provides full and prompt technical assistance from the selection of the right products to testing at the customer’s plant with its own specialist staff. Tecnovo produces: ECNOLUBRE: power lubricants for dry drawing; SINTEK: oils and liquid compounds for wet drawing; TECNOFIX: pastes and greases for wire drawing; TECNOLAM: products for wire rod and wire rolling; and TECNOLUX: products for cleaning and degreasing wire.
Teknikor
Tel. 508-678-3977
USA Booth 433
Exhibiting: Teknikor provides complete turnkey equipment installation and relocation as well as these services/capabilities: mechanical and electrical engineering, contracting,
plant layout, machine shop, steel fabrication and erection, rigging and trucking, precision alignment, automation and controls, electrical maintenance and testing. All services cater to our regional, national and global customers.
Anish Metrani, Kiran Ganachari, Swati Surajkar.
Personnel: Ken Potvin, Vin Nocera, Pete Paindiris, Phil Pelletier, Tim Tanner, Craig DiSano.
Teknor Apex
Tel. 401-725-8000
USA Booth 505
Exhibiting: Thermoplastic insulation and jacketing compounds for wire and cable applications: Apex® flexible and semi-rigid PVC for appliance wire, building wire and control cables; Fireguard® low smoke, highly flame retardant PVC for copper and optical fiber data cables; Flexalloy® PVC elastomers for robotics, industrial cables, EV charger cables and flexible cords; Halguard® low smoke, halogen free flame retardant compounds capable of meeting applicable UL and EU CPR requirements for infrastructure cables. One of the broadest ranges of UL recognized wire and cable compounds in the industry.
Tektapes
Thermcraft
Tel. 336-784-4800
USA Booth 458
Exhibiting: We are an international leading manufacturer of high quality thermal processing equipment. We manufacture low and high temperature laboratory furnaces, production furnaces, vacuum formed ceramic fiber heaters, cast heaters. heater coils, air heaters, ovens, kilns and diffusion heaters, all custom designed to meet your thermal requirements.
Personnel: Michael Chessock, Dale Buckner, Jeffrey Burrill.
Thermoplastics Engineering Corp.
Tel. 800-241-4311
www.thermoplasticseng.com
USA Booth 1148
Tel. 855 TEKTAPES
www.tektapes.com
npatel@tektapes.com
USA Booth 424
Exhibiting: Tektapes™ is a Sneham Group company serving North and South America with specialty tape products and solutions. Our extensive product range contains both semi-conductive and non-conductive tapes for industry wide applications including water blocking, bedding, binding, separation and heat resistance. We serve leading electrical, power, telecom and specialist cable manufacturers globally. With outreach in over 35 countries, Tektapes continues to grow its presence year on year into new sectors, developing new products, innovative applications and gaining market share.
Exhibiting: TEC is a trusted supplier of extruders, cablers, capstans, respoolers, payoffs and take-ups, and other handling machinery for the wire, cable and fiber optic industry. We create custom machinery to client specifications employing a knowledgeable staff of industry professionals: experienced mechanics, engineers, electricians, programmers and machinists who share a commitment to building quality machinery. Whether you need complete extrusion or cabling lines, need to add to an existing line or an individual piece of equipment, Thermoplastics Engineering will find the right solution for you.
TJR Group
Tel. 765-384-4455
USA Booth 103
Personnel: Neerav Patel,
and Abbeville, South Carolina) ensure efficient order fulfillment and service. Our integrated services provide a cost-effective, reliable, and convenient one-stop shop for all your wire-related needs.
TKT Group
(See entries for Koner and Tecnovo.)
Traxit North America LLC
Tel. 662-592-5300
www.traxit.com/ info@traxit.com
USA Booth 120
Exhibiting: Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication, is a leading global manufacturer of dry lubricants, wet lubricants and coatings. Our high-end products support the sustainable and efficient production of a wide range of wire drawing applications. We are constantly setting new standards in the global industry. With our service, we advise and support customers in improving production, sustainability and energy efficiency. Trust Traxit when it comes to reliable, sustainable and efficient wire lubrication solutions. Personnel: Guilherme Brum, Ryan Marion, Michael Krueger.
Exhibiting: Established in 2000, TJR Group is a family-owned MWBE that provides supply chain solutions for the energy sector in North America. We specialize in new steel reels, repair, logistics, scrap wire de-reeling, scrap purchasing, disposal, re-spooling, warehousing, and distribution of finished goods. Our facilities and trucking hubs (Marion, Indiana; Hope, Arkansas,
KG is a worldwide leading manufacturer of complete extrusion systems for the cable industry. The excellent results produced by its extrusion
PRODUCT Showcase
SETIC POURTIER: effective equipment choices
SETIC and POURTIER are leaders in technological innovation, providing machines that offer superior performance, reliability, and energy efficiency for cable production. SETIC’s TC2200 and TC2600 double-twist machines, designed from extensive experience, enhance productivity and efficiency. They can be used alone or with an additional external capstan, making them versatile for various production needs. They are particularly suitable for stranding large bare conductors, including copper and aluminum, and can handle a wide range of wire configurations and sizes up to 630 mm² to produce compressed/ compacted conductors.
technology makes Troester a competent and reliable partner in the cable industry.
Personnel: Thomas Lerch, Eugenio Urbina, Dirk Schmidt.
Truva Brass Rod & Billet
Tel. +90-212-886-75-20
www.truvapirinc.com info@truvapirinc.com
Turkey Booth 617
Exhibiting: Truva Brass Rod & Billet is a brass manufacturing company located in Istanbul. We produce different brass products such as brass bar, hexagon, tube, billet, wire and profiles in all kinds of cross-sections in accordance with European and American norms and in line with customer requests. We are known for our brass billets, brass extruded rods, brass cold drawn rods, brass hollow rods, brass cold drawn coils, brass wires and brass special profiles.
Personnel: Destan Benli, Murat Benli, Erol Tagay, Kubra Sahin.
The TC2600 and TC2200 models (pictured) for MV cable can offer triple the productivity, halving energy consumption and capex, and reducing manual labor by two-thirds compared to traditional rigid stranding lines. They can produce several MV cable sections with the same single wire dimension, making them highly efficient and cost-effective.
POURTIER’s heavy-duty rigid stranding lines, such as the RFS, are designed for high-quality power cables, including EHV cables. The lines can strand up to 163 wires and are suitable for various conductor types, including Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) and All Aluminum Alloy Conductors
Tsin Ying Metal Ind. Co., Ltd.
Tel. 886-2-26371521
www.twmi.com.tw
info@tymi.com.tw
Taiwan Booth 1168
Exhibiting: TY Metal has provided a variety of stainless steel wires to many customers and industries for over 35 years. Some common uses include cold-heading wire, nail wire, mesh wire and spoke wire. We provide the following grades: 302HQ, 304 Series, 304J3, XM7, 305, ER308, ER309, Y309, 316, 316L, 410, 410C, 430 and 204Cu.
Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
Tel. 203-234-3469
www.ulbrich.com
USA Booth 2251
Exhibiting: Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, is a global precision re-roller and distributor of stainless steel and special metals strip, foil, shaped wire, fine wire, sheet, plate and bar products for use
A SETIC’s double-twist model for stranding bare conductors.
(AAAC) and trapezoidal wires. POURTIER’s stranding lines offer flexibility to produce both sector and round cores, ensuring high productivity and excellent product quality. They are ideal for producing overhead conductors and other specialized cable types at the highest standards. In summary, SETIC and POURTIER provide advanced, efficient and reliable solutions for the cable manufacturing industry, enhancing productivity and ensuring high-quality output.
in the medical, automotive, nuclear and aerospace industries. Ulbrich has locations in five countries across North America, Asia and Europe, with additional sales representation worldwide.
Ultimate Automation Ltd./AWT Machinery
Tel. 49-1403-710-043
www.ultimat.com
sales@ultimat.com
U.K. Booth 523
Exhibiting: Ultimat is a leader in the field of wire forming and welding machines, manufacturing in the U.K. a wide range of wire forming and welding machines used to manufacture shelving, racking, POP displays to automotive components. Ultimat has a machine to suit everyone’s requirements for the manufacture of weld rings, POP displays, lampshades, supermarket shelving, etc. Personnel: Martin Smith.
Uniflow
Tel. 804-271-6979
www.uniflow.works/ sales@uniflow.works
USA Booth 863
Exhibiting: Uniflow designs and manufactures hot melt drum unloaders and accessories for applying water-blocking material to cable. Uniflow machines can pump mastic up to 3X faster than other drum unloaders, and they reduce material waste by 90%.
Personnel: John Schnarr, Russ Martin.
United Wire
Tel. 203-752-1599
www.unitedwirecompany.com
bob@unitedwirecompany.com
USA Booth 801
Exhibiting: United Wire has manufactured custom-made shaped wire for a wide variety of industries and applications. With experience serving industries such as medical, spring making, telecommunications, and metal stamping, our team has the experience to help with any application.
ufactures a complete line of fixed center crossheads capable of producing up to 120 mm over-insulation cable diameters. It also offers peripheral equipment, such as purge valves. Automatic color changing systems for changing color at full line speed are also available and on display.
Juan Carlos Bodington, Hüdai Kocabalkanli.
Personnel: Bernd Klein, Maximilian Peroutka, Martin Plut, Chris Hauer
Universal Wires LLC
Tel. 312-213-5131
www.uniwires.com
info@uniwires.com
Oman Booth 322
Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment, Unitek Crossheads will present a new THHN co-extrusion crosshead for a max 30 mm die ID, along with its high precision/high concentricity fixed -enter single and multi-layer crossheads for thermoplastic and fluoropolymer thermoplastic materials. The high precision designs can achieve the highest concentricities and hold them for extended service life. PVC heads are documented to last up to 50,000 hours. Unitek man-
US Extruders
Tel. 401-584-4710
www.us-extruders.com
eadair@us-extruders.com
USA Booth 100
Exhibiting: Universal Wires LLC has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing hot-dip galvanized wires in Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. Its automated European equipment has annual production capacity of 60,000 metric tons of such wire in sizes 0.9 to 4.0 mm in diameter. It deploys pad wiping and automatic nitrogen wiping technology to assure the best quality zinc coating, using special high grade zinc only (99.995% pure zinc). Management has a clear vision of supplying best quality product at the right price worldwide.
UPCAST OY
Tel. +358-207-577-400 www.upcast.com
upcast@upcast.com
Finland Booth 323
Exhibiting: US Extruders develops highly engineered, custom single-screw extruder solutions. We are a motivated and capable supplier committed to providing the highest level of machinery and support to achieve the best possible end product. We have a plain language guarantee: we will build the machine you want, on time, with the performance you expect, backed by our full support.
Personnel: Eric Adair, Doug Johnson, Randy Joubert.
Exhibiting: UPCAST® Continuous Casting Technology since 1968. Supplier of the original UPCAST technology with a wide range of high quality continuous casting lines for the production of copper, copper alloys and other nonferrous metal rods and tubes, also designed for 100% recycled material.
Personnel: Juho Hanka,
Uygar Makina San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel. +90 258 3716625 www.um.com.tr
sales@um.com.tr
Turkey Booth 2039
Exhibiting: Uygar Makina was established in 1994 in Denizli. The company offers a comprehensive range of machines for the cable production and is a well-known manufacturer in Turkey, with powerful processing capacity and experience in all kinds of cable machines. Some of these machines include extrusion lines, extrusion crossheads, etc. The company also offers turnkey projects to their customers. Machines offered by Uygar Makina comply to technical specifications and international safety standards.
Vapormatt
Tel. 44-1823-257976
www.vapormatt.com
U.K. Booth 231
Exhibiting: Vapormatt is a world leader in wet-blasting technology. Our unique Profelis wet blasting machine, which will be displayed at our booth, is designed specifically for the finishing of wire and
cable. Its design ensures complete 360 degree finishing of the wire or cable’s surface, while integrated rinsing and drying leaves a clean and dry reactive surface that is ideal for coating. Profelis can be configured to finish overhead power or submarine communication cable, aluminium or copper feeder wire, steel wire or even carding wire. It has been designed to operate in-line with existing manufacturing for maximum productivity and ROI. Our patented micro-gun technology can be configured for the Profelis, which allows multiple strands of wire to be finished at the same time whilst using comparatively much less compressed air.
Tel: 401-724-8800
sales@wardwell.com
www.wardwell.com
USA Booth 911
Vatan Kablo Metal Endustri Ve Ticaret A.S.
Tel. +90-212-210-3-331
Turkey Booth 2029
Exhibiting: The company’s product lines include: LAN cables, low/ medium/high voltage cables, halogen-free cables, aerial lines, copper conductors, rubber cables, solar cables, aluminum and copper and data cables.
machines for both cable and wire industry, vom Hagen & Funke is a market leader in a number of areas. Due to the large amount of in-house production in all product areas and the use of modern computer technology, vom Hagen & Funke has a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the individual demands and requirements of customers. Engineering: based on the experience we have gained during more than six decades, we can support our customers by finding the most suitable components to meet their needs. Made in Germany: all design and production of our products is undertaken by our own qualified staff in Sprockhoevel, Germany. Service and support: Our goal is to continuously improve customer service and offer quick, practical and economical solutions to production requirements.
WAFIOS Machinery Corporation
Tel. 203-481-5555
Personnel: Yavuzhan Sahin.
Vikas Spool Private Limited
Tel. +919873031507
info@vikasspool.com
India Booth 1816
Exhibiting: India’s largest spool company, Vikas Spool Private Limited makes 70,000 spools a day. It is a steel reel specialist, offering double-wall and single-wall reels, fully machined reels for wire drawing, and reinforced reels and drums for wire and cable production. It offers two types of plastic spools: non-returnable and returnable, suitable for dispatch. The company offers 700 different product variations.
Personnel: Vikas Yadav.
Vom Hagen & Funke GmbH
Tel. +49-232497450
sales@wafios.us
USA Booth 1005
Exhibiting: The WAFIOS range of machine types include spring coiling and forming, EV, spring end-grinding, wire bending and forming, tube bending and forming, wire straightening, cutting and end-working. The WAFIOS North American headquarters in Branford, Connecticut, and the Chicago-area Midwest Technical Center in Mokena, Illinois provide additional resources as well as a service center, with machines available for trials and demonstration. Both facilities are structured to support application development, as well as provide customers with hands-on training programs.
Exhibiting: Wardwell Braiding Co., which is co-exhibiting at Interwire with SKET, Henrich and Spirka, will display a wire rapid braider, a fully automatic winder and a static payoff that offer noteworthy advances to help cable manufacturers meet new industry requirements. The 16-carrier rapid wire braider includes features that would have been considered optional several years ago. Today’s cables are smaller in diameter, more prone to elongation and deliver higher electrical performance. The added features—sound enclosure with light and exhaust fan, variable speed inverter with advanced touchscreen display, automatic central lube system, empty bobbin detector, core run-out sensor and data collection ability—make it easier to program and control the shielding process, reduce defects and ultimately increase productivity. The braider is equipped with integrated payoff and wind-up mechanisms for reels up to 800 mm in diameter. Our wire re-winding System: a fully automatic Winder and a 12-position static Payoff provide cable manufacturers with advantages of streamlining the supplies of wound bobbins. This is a viable solution for customers who have to rely on wire suppliers when our supply chain is disrupted. Stop by and let us demonstrate to you the Wardwell advantage.
Personnel: John Tomaz, Cynthia Tomaz.
Webster and Horsfall
www.vhf-cable-machines.com
Germany Booth 231
Exhibiting: With a broad range of
Personnel: Thomas Madelung, Markus Arnold, Michael Stock, Ryan O’Connell.
Wardwell Braiding Co. (Stolberger Inc. dba Wardwell Braiding Co.)
Tel. +44-1217-722555
www.websterandhorsfall.com
jh@whgroup.org
U.K. Booth 612
Exhibiting: Webster and Horsfall, which has a more than 300-year leg-
acy of wire manufacturing, produces carbon steel spring, music and rope wire; stainless steel spring, forming and welding wires; and low alloyed steel spring wire.
Exhibiting: WDI has the sophistication and experience in the diamond-based tool technology gained over 25 years. Since the team is so versed in every aspect of this profession, WDI is growing fast and becoming one of Taiwan’s leading diamond die makers. The company has grown from a local factory into its current status as a modern manufacturer of wire dies with adequate quality, technology, and production capability to satisfy the needs and requirements of customers in worldwide marketplaces and has built up a solid reputation among all customers globally.
Windak Inc.
Tel. 330-864-2122
info@wiretech.com
USA Booth 716
Tel. 828-322-2292
www.windakgroup.com
infoamericas@windakgroup.com
USA Booth 1731
Exhibiting: Visit Windak Inc. to discover our new UW15 take-up machine. It features integrated infeed/ outfeed conveyors with a sideloading option via AGV, auto reel loading with adjustable swinging pintles, and in-line packaging for continuous production, all fully automated with one operator. Also, learn about our new SW6 Gen5 and transformable AR18/24 spoolers. With 30+ years’ expertise and turnkey services in 40+ countries, we deliver high-speed rewind, spooling/coiling lines, palletizers, and more. Experience innovative cable packaging.
Personnel: Daniel Shelander.
Exhibiting: Wire & Cable Technology International (WCTI) is a bimonthly technical magazine for manufacturers, processors, distributors and users of all types of wires, cables, wire harnesses and cable assemblies. Additional WCTI publications include the OVERVIEW business and market newsletter, the IWCS Supplier Exhibition Directory, and the annual WCTI Buyers’ Guide. All publications are published in print and digital formats. WCTI is the “Official Conference Magazine” of the IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum, the “Seminar Room Sponsor” of the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, a “Media Sponsor” of the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA), and a supporter of several industry conferences. Personnel: Alex Lippincott, Mike Dies, Mike McNulty.
wire 2026
Tel. 312-781-5180
www.wire-tradefair.com/ info@mdna.com
USA Booth 800
Exhibiting: Wire & Plastic Machinery Corporation (WPMC) is the largest re-seller of high quality secondhand wire, cable, and optical fiber manufacturing equipment for wire drawing, stranding, bunching, cabling, braiding, extrusion and other cable making needs. Machines are offered as individual components to complete lines and can be delivered immediately from eight USA locations or reconditioned by an in-house engineering team. In addition, WPMC can also supply complete customized lines and turnkey solutions sourcing new components from other OEMs.
Personnel: Rahul Sachdev, Erik Macs, Rick Narang, Greg Malcervelli.
Wire Association International Tel. 203-453-2777
Exhibiting: Visitor and exhibitor information for Messe Düsseldorf’s “join the best worldwide” portfolio of international wire and cable trade fairs, including wire 2026 in Düsseldorf (Germany), wire China in Shanghai, wire Southeast Asia in Bangkok (Thailand), wire India in Mumbai, wire Mexico in Monterrey, wire Eurasia in Istanbul (Turkey) and wire Middle East Africa in Cairo (Egypt). All events present a comprehensive range of new technologies and state-of-the-art machinery for the entire process chain, attracting key decision-makers from the respective countries and around the world.
www.wirenet.org/ events@wirenet.org
USA Booth 2221/WAI Bookstore
Exhibiting: OFFICIAL SHOW ORGANIZER of INTERWIRE.
Wire and Plastic Machinery Corp.
Tel. 860-583-4646
www.wireandplastic.com
USA Booth 1131
The Wire Association International (WAI), founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry.
Wire Journal International OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of INTERWIRE
Tel. 203-453-2777
www.wirenet.org/ circulation@wirenet.org
USA Booth WJI Lounge
applications, wire/bar cutters as well as a wide array of spare parts for European and Asian machines.
Woodburn Diamond Die, Inc.
Tel. 260-632-4217
Exhibiting: WJI is a leading magazine for the wire and cable industry. Published monthly, WJI is written for executives, engineers, technical and sales professionals, and purchasing agents engaged in the manufacture of ferrous and nonferrous wire and cable; electrical wire and cable; fiber optic cable; and formed and fabricated wire products. Coverage includes management, marketing and manufacturing methods and technical developments related to production of wire and cable products; industry news, trends and events; personnel appointments; and patent updates.
Wire Lab Company
Tel. 216-362-0800
USA Booth 848
Wire Machine Systems, Inc.
Tel. 260-403-0634
www.wire-machine.com
USA Booth 700
Personnel: Jay Griffith, Collin Griffith.
WiTechs B.V.
Tel. +317-485-10699
www.witechs.com/ info@witechs.com
Netherlands Booth 1818 See p. 154
Exhibiting: Environmentally friendly wire inline pre-treatment. Our service range consists of wire pay-offs, systems for the mechanical descaling of wire as well as the coating and cleaning of wire. With us you will give your wire production the best start.
Exhibiting: Wire Lab Company manufactures one of the most comprehensive and complementary line of mechanical descaling systems available to steel wire manufacturers today. On display at Interwire will be the widely used WILCO model 1250 mechanical descaling system with unique aggressive automatic wire brush cleaning. Display samples of wire drawing aids - WILCO Lubricant Applicators and double-die pressure die holders as well. Personnel: Robert Fulop, Stephanie Fulop, Brandon King.
Witels-Albert USA
Tel. 203-871-2065
info@witels-albert-usa.com
USA Booth 1005
Exhibiting: Witels Albert USA will present new ideas and products for guiding, straightening and transporting process materials. Ideas are the raw material of the future. The art of promoting and developing this raw material is becoming increasingly important for the success of companies. The intelligent processing of wires, tubes, ropes, cables, flat wires and strips is the focal point of the trade fair presentation.
Personnel: EJ Neron.
Exhibiting: Wire Machine Systems, Inc., is a leading supplier of equipment and supplies to the wire, cable, bar and tube industry. We will highlight state-of-the-art cleaning and coating lines, wire and bar drawing, peeling and shaving technology, coiling for bare and insulated cable, shot blasting, wire straighteners and guides, steel reels, buncher bows, pointing and pointing +stringing-up machines for ferrous and nonferrous
WK Industrial Services
Tel. 678-679-4840
www.wkamerica.com
USA Booth 1915 See p. 146
Exhibiting: WK Industrial Services Corporation installs machinery and production line equipment in manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and around the world. It has close relationships with equipment manufacturers and suppliers on a global basis. It is a fully licensed electrical/mechanical contractor in over 20 states offering electrical and equipment installations, repair and maintenance in both industrial and commercial facilities.
USA Booth 620
Exhibiting: Wire and cable manufacturers in need of wire dies and recutting services that exceed performance and quality expectations are invited to visit the experienced staff from Woodburn Diamond Die. We understand the need for personal attention to each application. Our dedication to customer service complements our full product line of high performance tools: PCD, single-crystal diamond, tungsten carbide, and shaped dies as well as recutting services, physical elongation of multi-wire sets, and more.
Personnel: John Rumpz, Bill Schwehn, Chris Hoffman, Dharmesh Jariwala.
Worth Steel
Tel. 708-388-6300
www.worthsteel.com/
USA Booth 356
Exhibiting: Worth Steel is a manufacturer of steel wire and cold drawn bar located in Alsip, Illinois. We produce and warehouse steel wire in sizes from .031 dia. to 1.00 dia. We package in coil form from 1 lb to 4,000 lb, produce lengths from 1 to 20 ft. We stock brite basic, galvanized and annealed wire. We manufacture cold drawn bar in 1018,1215,12L14 and others. We offer toll processing in coil and cut to length. We provide our customers with the quality and service that has made Worth Steel the go-to choice in the Midwest region for over 45 years.
Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment in North America, Woywod manufactures the PLASTICOLOR line of extrusion mixing & dosing systems. PLASTICOLOR systems are known for their simplicity and modularity as the systems can grow as per needs arise. PLASTICLOR compound and masterbatch mixing station will be on full display, including details on gravimetric mixing and dosing stations and volumetric mixing and stations. Complementary products include hoppers, extrusion compound feeders and dryers. Automatic color-change systems are also available for further efficient production requirements.
Personnel: Rainer Erdhofer, Martin Plut, Chris Hauer
Exhibiting: WTM produces high-performance taping lines, single-twist stranders, sintering ovens and more. WTM taping lines combine the total control of tape tension and the precision of tape deposition pitch. WTM high-speed single-twist
stranders are completed by WTM concentric backtwist payoffs for accurate tensioning and constant backtwisting. We also offer infrared, hot air or combined technology sintering ovens. WTM Visio System (real-time elaboration of the frames collected by high-speed cameras for in-line quality control) and WTM original software for SPC/FFT analysis complete WTM production range.
Personnel: Nicola Spessato.
ZT
Italy
Tel. 39-0445-575690
info@zt-italy.com
www.zt-italy.com
Italy Booth 1613
Exhibiting: ZT Italy is an Italian dynamic company present in the world market since 2008, specializing in the design and manufacture of wet and dry drawing lines of CO2, stainless steel, aluminum and bronze wires, payoffs, take-ups, precision layer winding machines, drum packing machines, coppering bath and cleaning and brightening lines.
Personnel: Renato Dall’O’.
Zumbach Electronics Corp.
Tel. 914-241-7080
ww.zumbach.com
sales@zumbach.com
USA Booth 531
Exhibiting: Zumbach Electronics Corp. provides advanced in-line measuring, monitoring, and control systems for the wire and cable
industry. Their solutions include precise measurement of diameter, ovality, wall thickness, concentricity, and surface defects. These systems ensure quality control, process optimization, and reduced material costs. Zumbach’s innovative technologies, such as lasers, X-rays, and ultrasonic sensors, enable real-time data acquisition and Industry 4.0 integration. Trusted globally, Zumbach helps manufacturers improve efficiency, enhance product quality, and achieve tighter production tolerances.
Personnel: Jorge Lage, Kevin Dock, Alex Serrano, Ryan Cahill, Kirk Stoker, Jason Garrison, Keith Donahue.
ZWEZ Surface Products North America, Inc.
Tel. 929-424-0729
USA Booth 359
Exhibiting: ZWEZ provides specialized coatings for the wire and cable industry, improving metal forming, corrosion protection, and process efficiency. Their lubricating films, free from heavy metals, enhance cold forming by reducing friction and extending tool life. These coatings, applicable through various methods, offer environmentally friendly solutions for optimized performance in wire and cable manufacturing.
Personnel: Bettina Zwez, Hendrik Venzlaff, Matthias Ehrlich.
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