EoW May 2008

The International Magazine for the Wire and Cable Industries

Getting to grips... W elcome to the May issue of EuroWire, my first issue as editor. Having previously worked within broad based engineering and metalworking publications, wire 2008 became my crash course in the technicalities of the wire industry. Walking around the vast halls of the Düsseldorf show, and with the help of exhibitors and colleagues alike, the technology and the industry gradually began to unfold. wire 2008 was a varied and vibrant trade show reflecting, it seems, a varied and vibrant industry sector. The positive atmosphere was a welcome relief amidst the media predictions of recession. Not that these were overlooked; there was discussion everywhere of the gloomy forecasts, but even producers of major capital equipment were reporting lively interest on their stands, and confirmed sales. I had the pleasure of meeting many enthusiasts taking a real pride in their technology, their products and their company. Optimism is infectious, and I hope that both visitors and exhibitors at wire 2008 took it to heart and back to their offices, as I have brought it back to my new office at EuroWire. As editor, it will be my aim to continue the excellent standard set by my predecessor, David Bell, and to continue to reflect the mood and movement of the industry while maintaining EuroWire’s reputation for news, views and technical information. Of course, this means I have to ask you, readers and subscribers, to play a part. When you have news, let me know about it; or do you have expertise in an area of wire or cable production that you’d be prepared to share in a technical article? Again, let me know and we can keep the wire and cable industry informed. As I write this I’m already preparing for June’s Wire Expo in Pittsburgh, while some of you will also be planning for EuroBlech 2008 and wire China; clearly 2008 is a busy year in wire!

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