EuroWire May 2022

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Industry’s breath of fresh air Companies have been forced to adapt, change working conditions and, indeed, how they work to pull themselves and colleagues through the last few years. One thing that has been missing is the regular, face-to-face contact we all take for granted. It may be a year, or in some cases two, before industry professionals would meet up at any number of exhibitions throughout the world. It was always a time to catch up, explain new technologies, meet with old friends, make new acquaintances, and secure lucrative business relationships that can be nurtured more freely and easily in person. It is no wonder that wire 2022 will come as a breath of fresh air throughout the industry. Rightly billed as the largest and most important event in our calendar, theweek-long exhibition at the side of the River Rhine inDüsseldorf will once again play a pivotal role in our thoughts. Different it may be, but wire 2022 will again provide the platform companies have sorely missed out on. Our coverage starts on page 90 and features a sample of the exhibiting companies. You can also catch up on all the details by collecting your free copy of EuroWire from our stand, 11 A09. We also cover another exhibition in this issue, with the staging of Wire Expo in Dallas, Texas, USA, running from 7 to 8 June. Turn to page 84 for more details. As if to highlight the good news from our industry, this issue of EuroWire is full of news of expansions (Madem, p16; Emetelle Group, p24), investment (Lämneå Bruk, p10; AlloyWire International, p28) and acquisitions (Magnetic Analysis, p8).

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There is also news of changes in staff in our new ‘People’ section, with a new CEO for Davis-Standard; new chairmen for the IWMA (International Wire & Machinery Association) and LLFlex; a newmanaging director for Upcast; and new appointments at both NDC Technologies and Pelican Wire. Catch up with all these new faces on page 82.

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17-20 May 2022 TOLexpo Trade exhibition Paris, France Organisers: Global-Industrie www.tolexpo.com

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18-21 May 2022 Lamiera Trade exhibition Milan, Italy Organisers: CEU-Centro Esposizioni Ucimu SpA www.lamiera.net 7-8 June 2022 Wire Expo Trade exhibition Dallas, Texas, USA Organisers: The Wire Association International Inc www.wireexpo22.com

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MAC’s Echomac FD 6 A ultrasonic instrument with TacTic’s 76EX-24 immersion, “spin the tube” system

Magnetic Analysis acquires TacTic

products. Moreover, their domestic and international sales and service teams will allow TacTic customers to be served more efficiently.” Trevose, Pennsylvania, USA, will be moved to MAC’s headquarters and manufacturing plant in Elmsford, New York State. In addition to expanding sales opportu nities for TacTic systems, customers will gain the local support, service and cali bration capabilities provided by MAC’s global network of sales and technical staff. For many markets, MAC will also be able to offer the option of leasing, which has not previously been available to TacTic customers. Magnetic Analysis Corporation www.mac-ndt.com TacTic www.tactictest.com TacTic’s operations in

electronics for integration with TacTic’s systems. Both companies have a long history of helping metal producers achieve reliable, high-quality inspection that meets their specific needs, and many of TacTic’s customers are also customers of MAC.” Support will be handled through the existing network of engineers and representatives around the world. Fred Beck, who is a son of TacTic co-found er Kenneth H Beck and has been serving as VP sales for TacTic at LTI in recent years, commented on the acquisition: “I am very excited about the future and will continue to play an active role in this new venture. It brings with it many opportunities as both companies have developed estab lished products that complement each other with little overlap. MAC’s instru ments provide a much-needed source for ultrasonic instrumentation designed for production testing of tubular and bar

Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC), a designer and producer of non destructive test instruments and systems, has announced the asset acquisition of TacTic™, a division of Laboratory Testing Inc (LTI), effective 28 February. Originally founded as TAC Technical Instrument Corp in 1962, the company became part of LTI’s operations in 2018. The acquisition will broaden MAC’s range of NDT systems to include automated and specialised immersion, “spin the tube” ultrasonic test systems to detect surface and subsurface defects in round tube, pipe and bar. These systems are particularly applicable to metal producers looking for a system to test small batches of material or frequent diameter size changes. MAC president and CEO Dudley Boden said, “This is a natural fit for us as we have partnered with TacTic for a number of years supplying our Echomac® ultrasonic

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New investments for further automation

A visualisation is provided of each wire for connection to components, eliminating the need to read a traditional circuit diagram. “As part of our sincere com- mitment to providing excellent customer service, we are always looking for ways to get our customers what they need as speedy as possible and with the highest quality,” said Lämneå Bruk president Jonas Hagstedt.

Swedish wire machinery manufacturer Lämneå Bruk has made further invest- ments, with the purchase of another nVent Hoffman modification centre, a versatile automation solution for precision machining for holes and cut-outs. The company has also purchased several nVent Hoffman PWA 2000s (personal wiring assistants), including crimping stations and printers, to automate the entire preparation and installation of the electrical department. Lämneå Bruk’s automation begins with switchgear planning in the office, which creates the necessary data for the PWA systems. From there, the automated wire preparation, cutting and installation take place in the workshop. Electrical department personnel receive all the information needed to install the wire, which is produced just in time by the PWA 2000.

Lämneå president Jonas Hagstedt (right), with nVent’s Robert Kruekel (centre) and Niklas Fast

are looking forward to future technical exchanges and further ideas that will accelerate Lämneå Bruk but also nVent Hoffman and ultimately all other customers, moving forward.” Lämneå Bruk AB www.lamnea.se

“Incorporating automated precision ma chining and wire processing capabilities into our workflow has been well worth the initial investment. “We are precisely meeting our customers’ needs faster, with great quality, and more cost effectively.” Robert Krükel, nVent Hoffman’s sales manager for Europe, commented, “We

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M P D A BETTER PRODUCT THAN PCD

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MP D c o n s i s t s o f o n e m i c r o n d i a m o n d p o w d e r , b u t n o m e t a l p o w d e r i s a d d e d , a n d o n l y a s m a l l a m o u n t o f c a t a l y s t i s u s e d . T h e h a r d n e s s a n d w e a r r e s i s t a n c e w i l l b e s u p e r i o r t o t h e t r a d i t i o n a l P CD , t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e s t r e t c h e d w i r e i s s m o o t h a n d f i n e . I t w i l l s h o w o u t s t a n d i n g

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T h e s u r f a c e o f t h e E P D - d r a w n w i r e i s s i m i l a r t o t h a t o f a n a t u r a l d i a m o n d . W i t h i t s f i n e p o l y c r y s t a l l i n e s t r u c t u r e a n d h i g h h a r d n e s s , t h e w h o l e s e t c a n l a s t 6 - 7 t i m e s l o n g e r t h a n n a t u r a l d i a m o n d u n d e r n o r m a l u s e . I t i s m o r e e f f e c t i v e w h e n t h e y a r e u s e d o n m u l t i - w i r e d r a w i n g m a c h i n e s .

EPD

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Stone Size

Size

E7 E9

D1.0 x 0.7T 0.01~0.40 D1.2 x 0.9T 0.10~0.50

0.5 0.7

E11 D1.5 x 1.1T 0.20~0.70 E15 D2.0 x 1.5T 0.40~1.00

0.85 1.15

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Summit rising to the challenges The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc’s Operations Summit & Wire Expo will open at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA, 7 and 8 June, under the theme “Rising to the Challenges”. WAI’s Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course precedes the activities on 6 June, and will be the first in-person offering of the programme for two years. residential, commercial and industrial building wire will host Wire Expo guests. Describing the event in the April issue of Wire Journal International , WAI 2022 president James York wrote, “We believe that there is great value in being together ‘in person’. This is the reason WAI was formed in 1930, and why we continue to take time to gather even with our demanding schedules.” The following day, Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations at Commercial Metals Company, will discuss how the last fewyears have strained businesses around the world as Covid-19 forced companies to deal with events such as virtual work, burnout, supply chain disruptions and volatile markets. TheWire Association International, Inc www.wirenet.org www.wireexpo22.com Expansion of network to create “fibre village” The exhibition will include a full complement of products and supplies from 125 participating companies. A tour to Encore Wire’s plant in McKinney, Texas, is planned on 8 June, when the manufacturer of copper and aluminium On 7 June, keynote speaker Brian Schulties, chief procurement officer for Prysmian Group North America, will share his insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the supply chain in the wire and cable industry in an era of tight supplies.

be more excited to start construction. This is a strong community with many opportunities, and we are committed to playing an active role in bringing a multi gigabit broadband service to everyone.” Planning for the project was completed in 2021, and construction is expected to be completed in mid-2023. NKTelco www.nktelco.com

medical and manufacturing companies, along with numerous small businesses. Upon completion, residents and busi nesses will have access to an online cloud using a leading optical solution. “We have been looking forward to expanding our gig service into Versailles for some time,”said PrestonMeyer, general manager of NKTelco. “Our expansion plans are finally complete, and we couldn’t

NKTelco, a communications provider in Ohio, USA, has announced plans to expand its FTTP (fibre to the premises) system in Versailles, Ohio. Residents will have access to a multi-gigabit redundant network that will provide termination of the fibre from their premises to the NKTelco network. The new network, named Flight, will pass more than 1,500 homes and several major

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A switch to borax-free lubricants ahead of new regulations

of the European Union in May 2021, the regulation on Borax Classification, Labelling and Packaging will change from 17 December 2022. Products containing ≥0.3 per cent borax and/or boric acid will be classified as Reprotoxic Category 1B in the EuropeanUnion. As a result, the hazard statement “H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child” will be added to the safety data sheet and the label of these products, accompanied by the “exploding chest” hazard pictogram. The REACH authorisation procedure is still pending but, if confirmed, all users of products containing borax or boric acid will be obliged to substitute these prod ucts or face very restrictive use measures. Condat prioritises the monitoring of substances used and the improvement of the formulation of these products. The company has expanded its range of borax-free wire drawing lubricants over the years to meet the most demanding applications. Its borax-free surface coat

Lubricant producer Condat is taking a lead in alerting the wire drawing industry about regulation changes occurring in the European Union regarding borax, which may impact investments and safety procedures. Borax has traditionally been used in two types of wire drawing products – surface coatings and dry drawing lubricants – but the substance has been controversial in thewire drawing industry formore than 15 years. Often employed in wire preparation after acid picking and phosphating, borax coating is used to improve the pick up of the dry drawing lubricant and to neutralise any acid residues on the wire. It is sometimes incorporated as a high performance additive in dry drawing lubricants. However, due to its chemical composition, it has been identified several times by the European Union for the potential reprotoxic danger it represents. Further to the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/849 published in the Official Journal

Condat produces a range of borax-free lubricants

ings offer a higher roughness and deposit weight, plus increased resistance to hu midity pick-up compared to traditional borax baths. The company’s borax-free dry drawing lubricants insomecasesevendemonstrate increased performance over traditional borax-containing products. With high to low fat content, and high to low softening points, there are borax-free lubricants suitable for all types of application. For more information on the regulation changes, please see Condat’s exhibitor profile on page 100. Condat SA www.condat-lubricants.com

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Madem announces second North America plant Nailed wooden reel manufacturer Madem Reels Group is to expand its presence in NorthAmerica. Following agreement from the shareholders of Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA, Inc, a new manufacturing, assembly and distribution plant will be opened in Denton, Texas. The initial investment includes CNC lines, and will create more than 100 new jobs. Annual capacity is expected to reach 1,200 truckloads of knock-down reel kits per year. Madem is to open a second US facility

“Madem Group is successfully shaping another important project through excellence in streaming its core competencies,” said president Marcos Ramalho. Steve Redhage, vice-president sales, added, “The new Denton plant represents our latest commitment to increase production capacity and expand our North American distribution network.”

Madem Group has its headquarters in Brazil, where it also has its own renewable forests, sawmill and manufacturing facilities that support partners in the USA, Bahrain, Colombia, Mexico and Spain. Madem Group www.mademreels.com

This will be the company’s second manufacturing plant in North America, following the initial plant located in North Carolina. Operations are scheduled to begin this year, with assembly and distribution beginning in Q2, and manufacturing set for Q4.

Technetics is now Altamira Material Solutions Technetics PTFE & Polymer Solutions (also known as Technetics Group Houston) has been acquired by Edgewater Capital Partners, and its new name is Altamira Material Solutions LP. ing services for the fluoropolymer indus try. Changes in organisational structure will allow the company to focus more on its core business and improvements in processes to support customers.

leading PTFE products with our new partner Edgewater. We have a big vision for the future and expect to achieve great things together. This partnership is a win for our employees and customers. We couldn’t be happier with the opportunity to work together toward a bright future.” Altamira Material Solutions LP www.altamira-ms.com

Andrew Bastian, general manager for Altamira, stated. “The team Altamira Material Solutions is excited to build on our 50-year history of supplying industry

The acquisition includes two PTFE and polymer processing facilities in Houston, Texas, USA, and one location in Hatfield, Pennsylvania that provides chemical etch

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Supermac – Global Solution Provider in Extrusion and Process Technology along with IIOT applications

Supermac Industries established in the year 1974 is a leader in manufacturing of high end systems and process technology for the wire & cable in Power and telecom sector and related Industries. The ISO 9001 and CE certified company specializes in offering customized and tailor made solutions to fulfil specific needs of the variety of customers all across the globe. With a highly skilled design team, with the best of manufacturing and highly talented commissioning team, trained experts in cable processes and technology, we offer design to process expertise to bring in the best product for you.

IIOT screen

Supermac has expertise providing on line commissioning from remote. Post commissioning customer service support is provided

from both on site as well as from remote. In our endeavour to conform to industry 4.0 norms, Supermac has taken strong strides forward in implementing several digital initiatives and can provide IIOT enabled extrusion lines supported by Siemens Mind sphere software

The company has three established and running units near New Delhi and are adding another unit under our expansion program.

The state-of-the art facilities are equipped with international and indigenous machinery to carry out the process of manufacturing as per the customer’s requirements. Supermac has strategic partnership with German Companies – M/S Scholz to cover CCV Lines, M/S Rubicon to cover Rubber extrusion Lines and Simpack USA for Coiling machines and Solutions.

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Supermac specializes in the following areas: • State of the art CCV Line with

• Rubber extruders for Insulation and sheathing materials • Silicone extrusion lines with infrared vulcanization system • Cat 5.6 and 7 Lines • FTTH drop cable lines • Fluoropolymer – FEP, PTFE /ETFE Lines • Loose tube/Secondary coating lines for fibre optics • Extruders for variety of applications – up to 175 mm • Cross-Head Single/Dual/Triple • Haul-Off Caterpillar • Capstan • Take-up and pay-off of all types and sizes and as per requirement above 4.5 meters and 40 MT

Scholz Vulcanization system for Power Cables up to 132 KV XLPE and 33 KV for Rubber • Specialized Medical Tubing extrusion lines • Proven Triple Extrusion Line for SIOPLAS (XLPE) cables • High speed Insulation Line and Sheathing Line for House Wiring & Control Cables and medical equipment sector. • High output and best in class Insulation Line and Sheathing Line for Power and Optical fiber Cables. • HCV insulation and sheathing line • Hybrid and composite CCV lines for both XLPE and Rubber.

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Wooden cable drums Wooden cable drum manufacturer Bozalioğlu Forestry Products Co was established in Turkey more than 35 years ago. The company was one of the coun try’s first wooden drum manufacturers, and is now managed by second-gener ation family members. Under the name BozBros drums/reels, Bozalioğlu contin ues to extend the business in the global market, with a 13,000-drum monthly manufacturing capacity at an integrated facility in the industrial city of Denizli in the west of Turkey.

Since 2019, BozBros has increased ex- ports from 40 to 90 per cent of total sales, through machinery and land investments. Among the company’s current targets is to expand its market in wood packing solution services by developing sus- tainablevalueand increasing international recognition.

system-controlled dryers and open stor age areas, the company provides a two- to four-week production time. Imple mentations such as special paintwork, brand logos, consecutive numbers and FSC®-C105295 stamps are possible, on request. BozBros produces wooden drums rang ing from 550 to 3,000mm, and claims to be the only wooden drum manufacturer in Turkey using only abundantly avail able, slowly grown sustainable timber species (Turkish red/black pine wood) from FSC-certified, sustainably managed forests.

With well-qualified engineers, an expe rienced logistics team, computerised The company will be exhibiting at wire 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, on stand 11 J31. Bozalioğlu Forestry Products Co (BozBros) www.bozalioglu.com Ultrasonics company wins second Queen’s Award

Acoustic Analysis (CUAA). The company’s change of strategy made it less depend ent on a small number of primary market sectors, bringing them together into a multi-sector whole with a global distribu tion network to fulfil them.

more than 90 per cent of its output to 120 countries, working with 150+ distributors. During the first two years of the pan demic, Coltraco Ultrasonics created a new science-led organisation that comprises the company, the Durham Institute of Research, Development and Invention (DIRDI) and the Centre for Underwater

Coltraco Ultrasonics has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022. The company previously won the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2019, and has been awarded again in 2022 for “out standing growth in international trade” over the last three years. Coltraco exports

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wire and Tube fairs benefit from improving pandemic situation The newdates for thewire andTube 2022 trade fairs inDüsseldorf, Germany – 20 to 24 June – allow for greater planning security for exhibitors and better travel conditions for visitors from all over the world. After four years without the leading trade fairs, the professional world will meet again live and on-site in Düsseldorf to exchange information about innovations from the wire, cable and tube industries. Innovations at the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds range from end products in fasteners and springs, to an ecoMetals campaign, and expert meetings with keynote speeches by key players in the industries. The exhibitors will present not only new machines and plants, but also increasingly sustainable solutions for e-mobility, digitali sation and Industry 4.0. Start-ups with ideas and cooperation in wire, cable, tube and pipe production will complement the range of products and services in the 13 exhibition halls. Traditionally, wire and Tube are among the most international trade fairs in Messe Düsseldorf ’s portfolio, with more than two thirds of exhibitors coming from abroad. Trade visitors from over 130 countries meet at the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds at peak times.

Winoa’s new identity Winoa Group has renewed its branding, with an aim to position itself as not only as an abrasives manufacturer, but also as a partner for eco-friendly surface preparation solutions. The company used to market services and technologies under its brandWAbrasives. To differentiate its range, the group is creating two new brands: W Care, related to the services on offer, and W Tech for all complementary products, tools and technologies. The group is also taking this opportunity to announce its growth plan for the coming years, based on three pillars: the offer agenda with a portfolio expansion; the green agenda with new sustainable commitments; and the digital agenda with Industry 4.0 implementations. This vision towards the future is supported by a redesigned Winoa logo. The grey colour refers to its core business, metallic surfaces, and abrasive medias, while the green dot represents its involvement in sustainable development, as the company is preparing a global reduction carbon emission plan, and the fact that all abrasives manufactured by Winoa are 100 per cent recyclable. The group is also looking for global alignment of all of its subsidiaries. As it has grown through acquisitions, some subsidiaries have kept their name, not capitalising on the Winoa identity. A plan has been launched to unify all of the group’s entities under the Winoa name. Winoa www.winoagroup.com

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Cables for prestige Hong Kong hospital project

are happy to have earned the trust and confidence from our client knowing Fordex Electric is here to fully support them throughout the project. I believe the UCH project will create opportunities for us to supply to similar projects of this scale in the Hong Kong market.” The new hospital block will provide specialist outpatient services, including psychiatric and day hospital, electro diagnostic, multi-speciality day services, renal dialysis, diabetes, oncology and pathology. The design of the block adopts a twin-tower approach, to help with the function and flexibility of the building and to maintain major view corridors and breezeways at the upper levels, while enhancing the visual aesthetic of the design. A further wing will provide endoscopy, perioperative and inpatient services. AEI Cables’ Firetec Total Fire Solutions range offers enhanced fire performance cabling, accessories and technical support from the company’s distribution facility in Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK.

AEI Cables has been awarded a contract to supply fire performance and low voltage cables for the major expansion of a hospital in Hong Kong. Working in partnership with its long-term Hong Kong distributor, Fordex Electric Company Limited, the company will supply its range of products for power, control and fire performance to the new extension of the United Christian Hospital (UCH) project. Stuart Dover of AEI Cables commented, “There is a need for the highest levels of quality cabling in a building such as this, where medical care relies on continuity of power supply and with such large numbers of people moving about, many of them vulnerable. We are proud to be chosen to supply the cables for such an iconic project.” Kevin Siu, business development director of Fordex Electric Co, Ltd, said, “We are pleased to be awarded an important project like this and also proud to work alongside our partner AEI Cables. We

The twin-tower design of the United Christian Hospital

Applications for Firetec include residential and commercial buildings, shopping malls, airports and protected buildings, ensuring that fire alarms, sprinkler systems, building monitoring and security systems can continue to operate in the event of a fire. All AEI Cables products are supplied with approvals from independent bodies including BASEC and LPCB. The company also holds approvals from organisations including Lloyd’s, the MoD, Network Rail and LUL, and works to international standards around the world. AEI Cables www.aeicables.co.uk

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Blown-fibre manufacturer to expand into US

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As a result of the investment, it will provide its first fully “Made in The USA” range of microducts and conduits, and eventually a full range of product solutions for fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) applications. The expansion will complement Emtelle’s established manufac

Emtelle Group, a manufacturer of pre connectorised blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions, is to expand into North America for the first time by opening a new manufacturing facility in Fletcher, North Carolina, USA. The company will take up residence in 300,000 square feet of factory space owned by Mainetti Retail Solutions, creating up to 200 jobs. The move will enhance Emtelle’s offering to the US FTTx industry, which it currently serves through supply agreements and distribution partners in the region.

across the US have access to our high quality product range.” Emtelle has appointed international business development manager Scott Modha as VP of sales for North America. Mr Modha said, “I’m excited and driven stepping into this new role with Emtelle in the USA. I’ve worked as part of the team working to grow the business to the stage where we can move forward and supply our North American customers with our fantastic range of products made on US soil.” Emtelle www.emtelle.com

turing facilities in the UK, Denmark and Germany, and the recently announced acquisition of Dubai-based telecoms ducts manufacturer AfriPipes. The company has also expanded its UK manufacturing facilities into Wrexham in Wales, to support demand in passive network solutions for its UK clients. CEOTony Rodgers said, “Our US expansion marks a landmark moment for Emtelle. With an estimated multi-billion dollars to be invested in fibre rollouts across the US in the next five years, the new manufacturing facility in Fletcher will better position us to ensure our customers

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Three-roll RSB for new greenfield rolling mill project

Lämneå Bruk expands production facilities For Swedish wire machinery manufacturer Lämneå Bruk, 2021 was a turnaround point. After a temporary drop in sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic and worldwide uncertainties in 2020, the company not only recovered, but also recorded one of the best results in its 100+ year history. For 2022, the company’s plans include expanding its production area and investing in new equipment to move further towards process automation and Industry 4.0. Two additional halls for assembling wire machinery and equipment are currently being built behind the existing workshop. Both halls are expected to be finished in the next few months. The intention is to eventually use one of the new buildings for welding robots, which will help make production more efficient and bring Lämneå Bruk closer to a fully automated and streamlined production process. Lämneå Bruk AB www.lamnea.se

Chinese steel producer Chengde Jianlong Iron & Steel Co Ltd has placed an order with Friedrich Kocks GmbH for a reducing and sizing block (RSB ® ) 500++/4 in star drive design, for its straight bar mill. The three-roll RSB will form part of the company’s new 1,000,000 t/a greenfield rolling mill project located in Chengde, China. It will be the company’s second Kocks block, following an order for an RSB 370++/4 in 2017.

An RSB 500 similar to that ordered by Chengde Jianlong, currently operating in China

The Kocks three-roll RSB will be used as a finishing unit after the roughing and intermediate train, and will produce straight bars within a dimension range of Ø 60 to 160mm. Remote control is included in the Kocks scope of supply, along with the Bamicon Octopus bar mill configurator, which sets up the RSB for the individual products to be rolled. Commissioning of the new RSB is scheduled for the beginning of 2023. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG www.kocks.de

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£500,000 warehouse investment set to spearhead growth Alloy Wire International (AWI) is spending more than £500,000 on the construction of a dedicated 2,880-square-foot warehouse alongside its existing Narrowboat Way factory in the UK. Designed to help the firm meet increasing global customer demand for its material, the investment includes the doubling of electrical capacity with an application submitted to increase input to allow for the installation of more machines and a new furnace. It will also mean AWI can hold up to 400 tonnes of stock when the expansion is completed in June, and this will safeguard security of supply to its clients for the foreseeable future. Managing director designate Tom Mander commented, “Interest is coming from all the markets we supply, whether that is oil and gas and nuclear, or spring making, medical and advanced engineering. This has given us the confidence to press the button on our latest investment and the additional warehousing we’re going to need.” Other investments planned for the next twelve months include a multi-head spooling machine in the annealing section, and a wet drawing machine for very fine wires between 0.06 and 0.15mm (0.002" to 0.005").

The new warehouse will allow AWI to hold up to 400 tonnes of stock

exotic alloys, such as Monel, Hastelloy, Nimonic and Rene 41. The latest addition is Inconel 617, a nickel-chromium-cobalt molybdenum-aluminium alloy that offers a combination of increased strength and stability at elevated temperatures (up to 1,100°C/2,012°F) while retaining the high-temperature corrosion resistance of Inconel alloy 601. Mr Mander added, “Our staff continue to go above and beyond to meet the requirements of our customers, delivering the best quality wire within two to three weeks of the order being placed. Few companies can match this delivery performance. The technical team has also been busy at work exploring the possibility of using our material in additive manufacturing and the introduction of new alloys in our range.” AlloyWire International www.alloywire.com

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JJ-Lapp supports expansion with customised cable solutions

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instrumentation cables produced in its facility in Tangerang, west of Jakarta. The cables supplied to RAPP have multiple conductors for monitoring and controlling electrical systems and their processes, including information retrieval for monitoring and control purposes. They are flexible, flame retardant, UV resistant and durable, ensuring smooth operations with less frequent maintenance. As a one-stop solutions provider, JJLI will also supply complementary accessories and solutions for improved cable management, which include Skintop® cable glands that have high operational safety and reliability even under strenuous conditions, to ensure secure cable connections. In a single step, the cables can be fixed, centred, hermetically sealed and completely strain- relieved.

JJ-Lapp, the cable technology joint venture of Jebsen and Jessen Group and Lapp Holding Asia, has secured a deal with Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) Group, a producer of fibre, pulp and paper, for the supply of customised instrumental cables worth nearly $3.6mn. PT JJ-Lapp Cable Indonesia (JJLI) is providing Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), the operating arm of APRIL Group located in Riau, Indonesia, with customised instrumentation cables totalling more than 900km for two of RAPP’s latest projects located in Kerinci, Riau. The Fibreline 3 Building and Board Machine 1 projects have been commissioned to increase production capacity. JJLI’s solutions will support RAPP’s plan to achieve a fibre line with a capacity of one million tons per year. In support of RAPP’s transition to Industry 4.0, JJLI is supplying customised

“This partnership with industry leader APRIL Group further exemplifies our commitment to helping businesses become more productive and successful while meeting sustainable goals,” said Marc von Grabowski, chief executive officer at JJ-Lapp. “Cables are an indispensable part of every business and industry, and will continue to play an increasingly important role in the future of Industry 4.0. Businesses are recognising the need to modernise and digitalise their work processes, and we are seeing great demand for customised cable and connectivity solutions in industrial applications that suit the increasingly demanding requirements.” JJ-Lapp www.jj-lapp.com JJ-Lapp’s facility in Tangerang was established in 2010 as its first manufacturing site in Southeast Asia

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