EuroWire July 2023

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Sustainable solutions and knowledge in the wire industry As environmental concerns become increasingly urgent, the wire industry must adapt and innovate to meet the demand for sustainable solutions. One company at the forefront of this change is Druids, a wire processing specialist that has combined the latest technology with environmental care and a commitment to knowledge sharing. Druids’ roots can be traced back to the former Automat Industrial, from which it evolved through scientific research and continuous improvement. By partnering with academia and embracing a multidisciplinary approach, Druids has developed solutions that prioritise sustainability, worker safety and reduced environmental impact. The company’s DRU-Gal hot-dip galvanising lines, for example, have a minimal environmental impact, require no hazardous chemicals and generate no harmful emissions. They also feature reduced resource consumption, enhanced production flexibility, and a central control system that ensures operator comfort and safety. Druids roll drawing cassettes offer another example of the com pany’s commitment to sustainability. The cassettes enable lower energy consumption, increased productivity and the clean wire production necessary for effective galvanising. With a focus on reducing dust and micro-particle presence, allowing for greater wire rod quality tolerance, and employing a closed oil-circuit cooling system, the roll drawing cassettes provide an environ mentally friendly and energy-efficient solution that does not compromise product quality. The company offers a range of end-of-the-line solutions for the wire mill, including coil compactors for large bulk coils of galvanised wires, standard solutions for producing small coils, coil splitting lines, and automatic rewinding lines for fencing and vineyard wires. These aim to automate the production process

An eco-galvanising line for wires

while maintaining consistent packaging that helps customers protect and differentiate their products in the market. With a global reach spanning five continents, Druids serves customers from various industries and business sizes. This broad perspective allows the company to understand and adapt to diverse market requirements while ensuring its products and services meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly solutions. In 2022 the company launched the Druids Academy – an initia tive to bridge the gap between advanced, sustainable produc tion methods and workforce development. Through courses, training sessions and conferences, the academy covers topics ranging from sustainable wire production and processing to successful management and leadership in a wire-producing company. The educational platform supports customers and users of Druids technology. With ambitious plans for growth and innovation, the company will start construction of a new eco-friendly, energy-efficient headquarters and a new factory this year. Druids Process Technology, SL https://druidsbarcelona.com

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