EuroWire January 2024

Corporate News

Rohmann GmbH For the testing of the surfaces of long products, including wires, rods and pipes, Rohmann GmbH offers a modular concept for materials testing with eddy currents. When different testing techniques, such as rotors, encircling coils or yokes for magnetising and demagnetising the test piece, are used in the production line, one device is sufficient for displaying the results. Whether crack detection or material mix up, Elotest PL650 displays the test results of different testing stations. Read the full story in the March issue First machine arrives as AWI starts £500,000 investment drive Alloy Wire International (AWI), which supports more than 6,000 customers across 65 countries, has purchased a new wet drawing machine that will allow the company to significantly increase capacity. The new machine is the first in a £500,000 investment drive, which is in response to AWI’s growing order book. The AWI team worked with the manufacturer to ensure the machine will fit seamlessly into the production set up, with specific features to help reduce lead times. Capabilities of the £145,000 machine include pre-programming to allow for set spool weights or wire lengths, and flexibility to work with a wider range of both inlet and finish sizes. This in turn increases the range of mechanical properties that can be offered across all of its 62 grades. Tom Mander, managing director of AWI, said, “Our sales have risen by over £6mn Condoroil Chemical Srl In the metalworking sector, cold formed screws and bolts are used in a wide range of applications. In the automotive sector, for example, they are used by manufacturers in vehicle parts, motors, steering, suspension and other demanding applications. The classic production cycle for these components requires a preliminary conversion coating (based upon zinc phosphate) in order to create a layer that is able to absorb the lubricant (in most cases the lubrication is provided by soaps). Read the full story in the March issue

AWI is investing in new machinery to help expand capacity and capability

cent, placing the company on course for record turnover in its 77-year history. Investment in people and increasing stockholding of its 62 high-performance alloys, to more than 400 tonnes, has helped the company attract spring makers, fastener manufacturers and suppliers to the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear and med-tech sectors. The company is further investing in a four-spindle annealing line spooler, a new multi-head drawing machine and two single-hole drawing machines. Alloy Wire International www.alloywire.com

in the last eighteen months and our pipeline of orders is looking extremely healthy – the time was right to push the button on upgrading our manufacturing capabilities.” Commenting on the new machine, he added that it has been “customised for our operations and will allow us to consider work we have previously turned down.” AWI, which has two UK sites in the West Midlands and Yorkshire, was purchased by directors Tom Mander, Andrew Du Plessis and Adam Shaw in January 2023. The new management team has overseen a significant growth in sales, with orders up nearly 40 per

WFL to strengthen UK and Ireland markets

Machining specialist WFL Millturn Technologies has sales offices and representatives around the world. The UK is an important market for WFL, particularly in the aerospace industry. Following years of successful cooperation with partners in the UK, the company has set up WFL Millturn Technologies Ltd UK.

Smart machining with the new M20 Millturn

WFL and Kyal Machine Tools have been working together for more than a decade, ensuring customers in the UK receive the best service. The combination of Kyal Machine Tools’ in-house expertise and WFL’s technical knowledge delivers production solutions and provides customers with service and support. The transfer encompasses Kyal employees, all welcomed to the WFL team. The strategic decision aligns with WFL’s global expansion strategy and fortifies its UK market presence. The transfer of the WFL business from Kyal to WFL UK became effective on 3 November 2023. WFL Millturn Technologies GmbH & Co KG WFL Millturn Technologies UK Ltd www.wfl.at

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