EuroWire November 2017

Some big stories are stealing the headlines in this latest issue of EuroWire . As the industry gears itself up for a hectic start to the new year – with wire 2018 now rmly in mind – this year is ending on a high with business brisk and opportunities plenty. Schuler has an order for four forging lines in China, with delivery due to take place during the rst half of 2018. See page 9 for full details. Lapp Group has adopted a faster, more exible and more communicative approach to its buildings, with a new head o ce in Germany recently opening. Turn to page 10. Davis-Standard welcomed political heavyweights to the opening of the 15,000ft 2 extension to its site at Pawcatuck, Connecticut, USA (page 11). The company also announced the acquisition of Maillefer, with president and CEO Jim Murphy stating“we are excited to expand our organisation with Maillefer’s talented workforce and out- standing management team”. The full story is on page 13. In the UK, cable theft is still a problem on our railways, despite a fall in reported incidents. The UK rail network still su ers with an hour a day of delays caused by theft. See page 15. It is always nice to hear of good stories coming from within the industry and charity seems to rmly begin at home with AlliedWire and Cable. The company, long supporter of a number of charities, has donated $14,000 to ful l a child’s wish throughMake-A-Wish. The company donated $10,000 and raised the further $4,000 from ra es and customer donations. Four-year-old Tommy, who su ers from a cardiac condition, and his Hectic end to the year

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