EoW January 2010

corporate news

Working alongsideWAI, the AmericanWire Producers Association (AWPA) has planned to host its annual meeting and a new symposium from 9 th to 11 th May 2010, in Milwaukee, just prior to the opening of WAI’s 80 th Annual Convention, which begins on 11 th May. In addition, WAI’s Wire Expo exhibits will run 12 th to 13 th May in a first-time co-location with the National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo. Sitting between these complementary events, Wire Expo 2010 exhibits will be shortened to a two-day format. WAI anticipates 225 exhibiting companies – suppliers to, or manufacturers in, the international wire and cable industry. Other Wire Expo convention activities will include a complete technical programme, production solution sessions, networking exchanges and social functions. Wire Expo 2010 has educational alliances with the Australasian Wire Industry Association and the Asociación Nacional de Transformadores de Acero, AC, (ANTAAC), which represents ferrous wire manufacturing operations in Mexico. Wire Association International – USA Fax : +1 203 453 8384 Website : www.wirenet.org AWPA annual meeting in conjunction with Wire Expo 2010

Nexans facility to close

In September 2009, Nexans SA announced it was to shed 400 jobs in France and completely close a production unit. The group aims to reduce the activities of Nexans France and Nexans Copper France to cap costs. “This project aims to restore their competitiveness and ensure their future in a market...hard hit by the economic crisis,” the company said in a statement. As part of the project, 387 layoffs will take place in the production units of Clichy (Paris), Fumay (eastern France), Jeumont (northern France), Lyon (southeast France), Mehun (central France) and the Chauny production unit in northern France, which will be closed. However, around 50 jobs will be created in Nexans France and Nexans Copper France. Nexans France, which makes half of its revenue from exports, has seen its sales directly hit by difficulties in traditional buying countries. This was made worse by the emergence of powerful local competitors in export markets and increased competition in the French market from Italian and Spanish cable makers. “In this context, Nexans France has seen its activity level slump by 20 per cent in the first half of 2009, compared with 2008,” the company said. Nexans – France Fax : +33 15669 8484 Email : nexans.web@nexans.com Website : www.nexans.com

Increased circulation a boost at wire Düsseldorf 2010

& Cable ASIA magazine has a circulation of over 12,000 copies to China and Southeast Asia. The boosted circulation for the wire Düsseldorf 2010 exhibition will increase the overall circulation of the magazine by 20% to over 36,000 copies worldwide (joint circulation). Paul Browne added: “Now we are offering a heightened service to our clients at the biggest show in our industry. We’re giving our advertisers better publicity and exposure, while providing readers with a free magazine full of show highlights and the latest industry news at the world’s number one wire and cable trade show.” If you wish to publicise your company in the March issues of EuroWire and Wire & Cable ASIA magazines, please contact our sales team below. The closing date for advertising orders is 18 th January 2010. EuroWire magazine – Intras Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1926 314755 Email : intras@intras.co.uk Website : www.read-eurowire.com

At this year’s wire Düsseldorf exhibition, leading trade magazines EuroWire and Wire & Cable ASIA will be distributed to incoming visitors from a purpose-built stand in the main North Entrance to the exhibition halls (EN03). Paul Browne, group advertising manager explains: “We have been able to secure this excellent distribution point in addition to our regular stand in Hall 11 (11D28). The additional location will ensure that all visitors to the exhibition are given an opportunity to pick up a magazine on entry to the show grounds. “Our aim is to provide our clients and advertisers with the maximum possible coverage for their businesses during one of the most important shows in our industry’s calendar. Times have been tough over the last year and we want to make sure our advertisers get maximum benefit from their investment in our magazines.” EuroWire Magazine already has a circulation of in excess of 18,000 copies to 89 countries worldwide, whilst Wire

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EuroWire – January 2010