EoW November 2012

USA Focus on

Cutting edge technology

In the manufacturing department Niehoff machinery is adapted to the requirements of the American market and Endex products like the EDR rod breakdown machines for inline operation with extrusion and the ECC continuous coilers for insulated, plated or bare wire applications are built. Advanced remote diagnostic capabilities, via telephone modems built into the equipment’s electrical controls, allow for quick and precise troubleshooting. NENA also stocks most commonly used spare parts that are available for immediate delivery. NENA also assumed the American representation of Niehoff partner companies like HFSAB (horizontal lead extruders and CRRS cable repair and recovery system), Bühler Würz Kaltwalztechnik (cold rolling mills) and Reber (filtration systems). Niehoff Endex North America Inc – USA Website : www.niehoff-usa.com

Inc, and by August 1985 the then threefold Niehoff team working in a small rented office received its first major order for commissioning a new line. In 1991 Niehoff of America (NoA) opened its new training and demonstration facility in Swedesboro, NJ. By merging NoA and Endex, the former Bekaert Engineering of North America in 1999, Niehoff Endex (NENA) came into existence. NENA, currently headed by Robert Wild (CEO), provides the wire and cable industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico with high quality energy and cost efficient equipment, a reliable after sales service with prompt technical support and competent machine operator training courses. NENA is responsible for the entire Niehoff product range – machines and lines which cover nearly all processes for the production of non-ferrous wires and downstream processes into insulated data cables and special cables – and is capable of providing turnkey production systems.

Whether modernisation of existing power networks, or establishment of new ones, the further development of electronic data transfer systems or the progress in automotive technology: All these activities are dependent on differently constructed wires, cables and cords which must meet increasing demands. Therefore, wire and cable manufacturers are continually faced with tasks necessitating cutting edge manufacturing technology. One competent and experienced partner on whom North American wire and cable manufacturers can rely is Niehoff Endex (NENA), the North American subsidiary of Maschinenfabrik Niehoff.

On 1 st January 1985, Niehoff established its subsidiary Niehoff-Herborn of America

▲ ▲ Staff at RSCC Aerospace & Defense

RSCC Aerospace & Defense is a Berkshire Hathaway wire and cable company dedicated to the development, design and manufacture of high performance wire and cable for the demanding environments of the aerospace and defence industry, including land, air, sea and space applications. Products include M24640, M24643, M22759, M81044, M27500 and custom cable solutions. lean manufacturing are at the core of the company’s philosophy. Its capabilities include irradiation cross-linking and custom compound development to create innovative solutions to even the most severe environments that cables can be subjected to. RSCC’s focus is to supply the best cable solutions for war fighters that will perform as needed when deployed by the armed services. Wiring for the forces Product innovation, 80/20 principles and

RSCC Aerospace & Defense – USA Website : www.rsccaerodefense.com

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