EuroWire January 2022

wire 2022 PREVIEW ISSUE

New DST10 Sparktester

Small in size and cost effective. Aimed at coiling, rewinding, packaging and space restricted applications.

09. – 13.05.2022 Düsseldorf, DE Hall 11/ Booth D41

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Beneke Wire Company is a supplier of aluminium wire and redraw rod to the cold heading fastener industry serving aerospace, automotive, marine, general construction, sporting goods and apparel industries to mention a few. Beneke Wire Company is a family owned and operated third generation aluminium mill celebrating its 54th anniversary in 2022. Beneke takes pride in delivering a value package to their customers that combines quality, consistency, on-time delivery and unsurpassed customer service. Beneke has an exceptional team of metallurgists and engineers that offer excellent support to their customers.

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The greenest of credentials

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Whilst we all keep an eye on the future, one UK company is going that little bit further in caring for the environment as it celebrates its 75 th anniversary.

Advertisement Coordinator .............................. Liz Hughes

Alloy Wire International, a specialist producer of nickel alloys, has been confirmed as carbon neutral after committing to a number of internationally approved initiatives.

Accounts Manager ......................................... Louise Jennings

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Designed to offset emissions created at its two factories supplying customers worldwide, the company will neutralise 500 tonnes of carbon by taking an active role in Certified Emission Reductions programmes that also support education, employment and clean water. This also serves to have a net positive impact on the local wildlife and ecology, and could include hydroelectric power in the Amazon, the Burgos Wind Farm and the African Cooking Stove programme, as well as a number of domestic initiatives. For the full story, turn to page 22. The company, which provides handling, warehousing, supply chain and delivery services of wire, cable and electrical components, will be celebrating the milestone over the next year across its sites in Michigan, Georgia and Iowa. See page 27 for more. In just a few short months, wire 2022 will welcome exhibitors and visitors alike from around the world. Running alongside Tube 2022, the Fairground’s doors in Düsseldorf, Germany, will once again welcome an industry eager to resume face-to-face meetings, seeing first-hand new technologies, meeting up with old friends and renewing business relationships. Another company celebrating a milestone is MetroWire & Cable, which started life in 1976 and is now one of the USA’s largest multi-channel electrical distributors.

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Our coverage of the largest exhibition in thewire and cable calendar gets underway in this January issue of EuroWire, with a list of exhibitors, and a number of examples from exhibiting companies. Our March issue gives full in-depth company profiles of exhibitors heading to the centre. Turn to page 44 to start the preview.

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Corporate News

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Technology News

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wire 2022 Preview

A look ahead to what’s on and who’s going to be at wire 2022 from 9 to 13 May in Düsseldorf, Germany

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Technical Article 58

Demonstration of single mode 19-core optical fibre and fibre processing By Huang Yu, Huaxin Qu and Cheng Du, FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies, China; and Xiang Li and Zhixue He, Wuhan Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, China

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Diary dates

■ wire 2022 Düsseldorf

4-8 April 2022 MACH

In-depth company profiles of exhibitors heading to wire 2022

Trade exhibition Birmingham, UK Organisers: The Manufacturing Technologies Assoc www.machexhibition.com

■ Getting technical Development of 576F optical cable with 200μm fibre rollable ribbon for microduct blown installation ■ NEW People section New jobs, new faces, new staff in our new section

9-13 May 2022 wire Düsseldorf Trade exhibition Düsseldorf, Germany Organisers: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.wire.de

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

25-28 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 26-29 September 2022 wire China Trade exhibition Shanghai, China Organisers: Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Co Ltd Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai Co Ltd www.wirechina.net

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5-7 October 2022 wire Southeast Asia Trade exhibition Bangkok, Thailand Organisers: Messe Düsseldorf Asia www.wire-southeastasia.com

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Sikora’s headquarters in Bremen, Switzerland

Sikora opens new subsidiary in Poland

optimal processes and highest economic efficiency. These manufacturers will sig- nificantly benefit from our local customer proximity through timely and efficient support in the local language.” Jacek Lewandowski is director of the Sikora Poland subsidiary, and is the initial contact for customers in the hose and tube industry. Alongside years of sales experience in different industrial sectors, including measurement technology, the graduated engineer holds a master’s degree in management and organisation. In addition to Poland, Mr Lewandowski is responsible for the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as the southeast European countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Sikora AG, a manufacturer and supplier of measuring, control, inspection, analysis and sorting systems, has expanded its presence in Europe by establishing a subsidiary based in Lodz, Poland. Sikora Poland brings the company’s total number of subsidiaries up to 15. Dr Jörg Wissdorf, member of the board at Sikora, explained that the decision to open the subsidiary was based on the potential that the Polish market offers, particularly in the areas of tube and hose as well as plastics. “For example,” said Dr Wissdorf, “there are many hose and tube manufacturers in the field of building services, infrastructure as well as automotive and industrial applica- tions, which focus on innovative measur- ing technologies for best product quality,

Jacek Lewandowski is director of the subsidiary Sikora Poland

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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.

High speed building wire line

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.

Supermac CCV Line

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OFFICE : A-28 & 29, NARAINA Industrial Area Phase-1, New Delhi-110028, INDIA Ph.: +91-11-45574317 E-mail: office@supermacindia.com

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Corporate News

Rope strand compaction orders give a last-quarter boost

The product categories of wire China cover wire manufacturing/processing machinery, fastener and spring manufac- turing machinery, auxiliary process equip- ment, finished wires and cables, raw and auxiliary materials, measuring/control technology and test engineering. Post-show statistics showed that 91 per cent of exhibitors were satisfied with wire China 2020. Despite the impact of the pandemic, former exhibitors and new customers still showed their confidence in the fair. Mao Xingwang, board director and GM of Rosendahl Nextrom Oy Shanghai rep office, commented, “Since 2004, we keep participating in wire China. The customers we meet on-site account for almost 90 per cent of the total. Our optical fibre and cable business department has established contacts with many potential customers during the show.” Wang Xipo, deputy general manager of CGN Nuclear Technology Development Co, Ltd, said, “wire China is a very important platform that allows us to showcase the application of nuclear technology to clients from all over the world and helps us broaden the scope of product technology application by The strand compaction units are designed for ease of installation and operation, offering short set-up times and quick- change rollers (typically carried out in a few minutes). They provide the means to rapidly repair stranding problems and resume compacting with a minimum of downtime. The precision-ground rollers have a long life, and unique roller groove profiles are provided with the units. Bar Products & Services offers rollers to suit any stranding requirements after the installation of the unit, with rollers being supplied for the compaction units worldwide. The strand compaction units are available for 2 to 40mm strand diameters. It is possible to apply compaction to a full range of strand constructions with compaction levels from 5 to 25 per cent,

As Asia’s first international trade fair for the wire and cable industry held in 2020, wire China successfully concluded under strict pandemic prevention measures, providing effective experience for the 2022 edition. From 26 to 29 September 2022, the tenth wire China will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The organisers, Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co, Ltd and Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Co, Ltd, will leverage their respective advantages, focusing on the “14 th Five- Year Plan”and the“Belt and Road”national strategy, to provide a communication and business platform to present products, technologies and solutions. With a focus on machinery that enables energy-, material- and cost-efficient production processes, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff’s exhibits will feature several world technological firsts. On show will be a multi-wire drawing line (MMH 112 + RM 202 + S 632), a BMV 16 rotary braiding machine with integrated BAS 800 take-up and payoff unit, and a D 632 double-twist bunching machine with ARP 630 payoff. Read the full story in the March issue Bar Products & Services Ltd received orders to supply five wire strand com- paction units to the USA, and two units to be supplied to Turkey by the end of 2021. The company said that it was a “fantastic end to the year”, with enquiries from the USA, Europe and China looking likely to result in firm orders as the benefits of the strand compaction units gain a higher profile around the world. Gimax Srl Since 2020, with the start of the Covid pandemic, Gimax has seen the need to adapt to the changes that were taking place all over the world. Making a virtue of necessity, the company used this pandemic period to improve and to develop new projects. Read the full story in the March issue Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co KG

Compaction unit from Bar

depending on the construction and tensile grade of the wires. The company says that many customers have placed second and third orders for the units, after seeing the advantages of the compaction system in their production facilities. Bar Products & Services Ltd www.barproductsandservices.com

wire China 2022: international pavilion booth reservations open

continuing face-to-face and in-depth communication with clients.” wire China 2020 and the concurrent Tube China event attracted 36,552 professional visitors and 49 buyer delegations. Many of the buyers were from Fortune 500 companies in the automobile manu- facturing industry, chemical industry, oil and gas industry, energy industry, aero- space engineering, construction industry and other application industries. The organisers say that many former international exhibitors have expressed their willingness to participate in wire China 2022. wire and Tube China 2022 are expected to gather 46,000 professional buyers to discover new business opportunities with industry colleagues. Booths at the international pavilion are now open for reservation. Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co, Ltd www.mds.cn www.wirechina.net

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I t i s w i t h g r e a t p l e a s u r e t h a t I i n t r o d u c e t o y o u o u r n e w , e x c e p t i o n a l d i a m o n d d i e s .

M P D A BETTER PRODUCT THAN PCD

C o n v e n t i o n a l P CD , w h i c h i s p o l y m e r i z e d u n d e r h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e a n d p r e s s u r e i s m a d e f r o m d i a m o n d a n d m e t a l p o w d e r . T h e c o a r s e r d i a m o n d p a r t i c l e s h a v e b e t t e r w e a r r e s i s t a n c e , b u t t h e y a r e e a s y t o s c r a t c h t h e w i r e ; t h e f i n e d i a m o n d p a r t i c l e s a r e l e s s d a m a g i n g t o t h e w i r e , b u t t h e a d d i t i o n o f m o r e m e t a l p o w d e r c a u s e l o w e r a b r a s i o n r e s s t a n c e .

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

MPD

Product No.

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Stone Size Size EC D1.8 x 0.9T 0.02~0.50 ES D2.5 x 1.5T 0.20~1.00 EB D4.0 x 2.5T 0.40~1.50 EA D4.5 x 3.1T 0.70~2.00 EM D5.0 x 4.0T 1.00~2.70

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p e r f o r m a n c e f o r d r a w i n g s t r e t c h i n g s p r i n g w i r e w i t h s o l i d l u b r i c a t i o n .

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E P D A POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND GLASS THAT IS HARDER THAN NATURAL DIAMONDS.

T h e s u r f a c e o f t h e w i r e d r a w n w i t h n a t u r a l d i a m o n d i s s m o o t h a n d s h i n y , b u t t h e u n e v e n h a r d n e s s a n d o r i e n t a t i o n o f t h e s t o n e w i l l o f t e n c a u s e w i r e d e v i a t i o n a n d c o l o r f l i c k e r i n g a f t e r a p e r i o d o f u s e . E P D i s a n i m p r o v e d p r o d u c t a i m e d a t t h e i n h e r e n t w e a k p o i n t o f n a t u r a l d i a m o n d s . I t i s f o r m e d b y u s i n g d i a m o n d p o w d e r s m a l l e r t h a n o n e m i c r o n u n d e r h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e o v e r 2 0 0 0 ° C a n d u l t r a - h i g h p r e s s u r e . D u e t o i t s t r a n s l u c e n t , i t i s c o mm o n l y k n o w n a s d i a m o n d g l a s s . I t s h a r d n e s s c a n b e t w i c e t h a t o f n a t u r a l d i a m o n d .

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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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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Corporate News

New appointments to Cimteq team Cimteq, a provider of software for the design and manufacture of wire and cable, has appointed Hamada Khalifa as commercial technical lead. this goal. The immediate change we saw was the move away from a five-day turnaround time from customer enquiry to quote, to a one-day turnaround.”

Mr Khalifa helped all Nexans plants around the world to complete their CableBuilder Enterprise implementation projects, which provided him with the insight to promote the product, showcase what it can achieve and help customers at each stage of implementation. Cimteq has also welcomed Desmond Goh to the sales team. Based in Singapore, Mr Goh has more than 20 years of experience in industrial automation with several multinational corporations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. He has worked with channel partners and customers in the wire and cable industry in Asia to improve their processes by implementing measurement and control solutions. Joining Mr Goh’s team are several sales partners who will offer on-the-ground advice and support in the various countries that make up the larger APAC region: Aryan Trading (Taiwan), TJ Solutions (Thailand), Machinery Tech- niques (Australia) and Hovu (Vietnam).

Formerly head of projects at Nexans, Mr Khalifa has made the move from customer to colleague, bringing with him direct knowledge of Cimteq products from a customer perspective. Scott Barnsley, sales and marketing director at Cimteq, said, “Having worked for an esteemed, long-term customer of Cimteq’s, Hamada has experienced, first- hand, the many benefits gained from implementing the unrivalled CableBuilder Enterprise software into a large, world- class wire and cable manufacturing organisation.” CableBuilder Enterprise implementation project at Nexans, Mr Khalifa said, “The main reason for choosing CableBuilder Enterprise was to accelerate the response time to the client with high accuracy and move away from manual calculations to automated calculations. Cimteq supported the three- month implementation target we had set for the project and together we achieved Speaking about his

Desmond Goh

Hamada Khalifa

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Corporate News

A positive outlook for trade fairs in 2022 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and its sub- sidiaries are optimistic about the new trade fair year, for both the utilisation of their own exhibition facilities and the development of worldwide satellite events. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) will again support official German joint company participations at the international satel- lites of wire and Tube and NEFTEGAZ in 2022.

stand space and a system stand are on offer, along with personal support from colleagues at Messe Düsseldorf for the implementation of trade fair presentation. For the international satellites wire and Tube China (26 to 29 September 2022), wire and Tube Southeast Asia (5 to 7 October 2022), wire South America/ Tubotech (25 to 27 October 2022) and wire and Tube India (23 to 25 November 2022), the VDKM has again applied for official German BMWi joint participation. wire and Tube China 2020 and wire and Tube Russia 2021 demonstrated that attendance at fairs can be successful even in times of pandemics abroad, provided that hygiene and protective measures are observed. In 2022, the joint company participations in China, Brazil, India, Russia and Thailand will be organised by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH together with its regional subsidiaries and partners. Planning is underway for the NEFTEGAZ trade fair for the Russian oil and gas industry, from 18 to 21 April 2022. As at the previous events, the fair will be accompanied by the National Oil and Gas Forum. Lämneå Bruk AB After more than two years of not attending any industry trade shows, the Lämneå Bruk team is looking forward to wire Düsseldorf 2022. Even though the Swedish wire manufacturer has experienced an increase in orders, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and maintained customer relationships via video calls, AR, and remote start-ups and factory acceptance tests, the company believes that nothing replaces personal interactions. Read the full story in the March issue Fainplast Srl Fainplast, an innovative company in the plastics industry, combines attention to customer needs with a capacity to develop solutions for consistent quality, high production capacity and flexibility. The company’s production plant is equipped with 23 compounding lines: nine for PVC compounds, and 14 for polyolefin-based products. Read the full story in the March issue Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.messe-duesseldorf.de

BMWi has significantly reduced the participation prices for the coming foreign trade fairs in 2022 and optimised hygiene protection at the German pavilions. Comprehensive packages with

The organiser of the wire and Tube Düsseldorf shows emphasised that in difficult times it is particularly important for exhibitors to cultivate personal business contacts.

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Transatlantic growth marks 20 years of North American partnership

is the performance of the companies over the last five years. Sikora, founded in 1973 by Harald Sikora, is a manufacturer and supplier of measur- ing and control technology for the wire and cable, tube and hose, and plastics in- dustries, with 15 international subsidiaries and more than 30 regional representative offices. Its measuring and control systems are manufactured exclusively at the head- quarters in Bremen, Germany. Sikora AG www.sikora.net Don DiNuccio, president at Davidon Alloys Inc, commenting on the partnership with AWI, said, “Over the last two decades, we have exhibited at nearly 30 industrial shows together and its UK sales and technical experts have accompanied us on more than 100 customer visits. That personal touch really makes a difference over here.” AlloyWire International www.alloywire.com Davidon Alloys Inc https://davidonindustries.com values of trust, exceptional customer service and reliability.” AWI supports a network of more than 50 handpicked sales teams covering over 60 countries. The company has also developed country-specific websites, which it says havemade amajor difference in generating new enquiries and long- term business partnerships.

The power of transatlantic relationships is helping a British wire manufacturer target £1mn sales in the USA. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which produces wire in 60 different alloys, is on course to hit its seven-figure order target, and sees it as a good way to celebrate its 20-year partnership with Davidon Alloys Inc. The Rhode Island-based company has been AWI’s North American headquarters since a chance encounter at the Interwire Exhibition 2001, and the relationship has generated almost £10mn of sales since then, with wire manufactured in the UK used by more than 1,000 customers in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Davidon Alloys Inc is looking to capitalise on new demand from clients supporting the automotive, aerospace, medical and oil and gas sectors keen to get back to pre Covid-19 levels. Angus Hogarth, R&D director at AlloyWire International, commented, “There has

(from left) Michelle Nichols, Angus Hogarth, Steve Gencarella and TomMander

set significant trends and play a leading role. I am particularly proud that we have improved from 18 th to tenth place. At this point, my very special thanks go to our colleagues in Bremen, as well as in our subsidiaries around the world.” More than 4,000 companies from all industries with annual sales of between ten million and one billion euros were examined by the Munich Strategy Group. The top 100 companies were determined on the basis of their long-termgrowth and earnings power. The basis for the selection always been a close bond between the UK and the US, and this is definitely reflected in the way our two businesses have grown together since our chairman Bill Graham and Davidon president Don DiNuccio met at that event all those years ago. “We knew our quality, flexibility of batch size, two-week lead times and technical expertise would be very attractive over there, but we also knew we needed a presence on the ground that shared our

Sikora moves into top ten Sikora AG is again among the 100 fastest- growing medium-sized companies in Germany, and has improved its rank from 18 to ten, in the study “Top 100 Ranking of Medium-Sized Companies 2021”, conducted by the management consultancy Munich Strategy Group. Sikora is also the only company from Bremen to make the top 100.

Dr Christian Frank, CEO at Sikora, commented, “I am very pleased that we are again among the ‘Top 100’ this year. In the field of innovative measuring, control, inspection and sorting technologies we

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Condat receives platinummedal

organisation towards sustainable value creation that takes into account social and environmental issues. It integrates, among other things, the sustainable development goals at each stage of the life of its products, as evidenced by its Lubriscore self-evaluation system. The platinum medal was awarded by EcoVadis to all the subsidiaries of the Condat Group. Condat SA www.condat.fr NDC Technologies Inc NDC Technologies, a provider of connected measurement and process control solutions, will be introducing several new products at wire 2022. Visitors to the NDC Technologies (Beta LaserMike Products) stand will see first-hand how precise, reliable measurements along the critical points in the cable extrusion process can help manufacturers improve product quality, increase productivity and realise production savings. Read the full story in the March issue

The company’s commitment to responsi- bility was initiated several decades ago, and is based on one of the group’s core values: build to last. Guided by this, the company has been pursuing a long-term strategy that contributes to its longevity. Condat states that it is one of the precursors of the development of industrial lubricants with reduced environmental impact; the company launched its first biodegradable lubricants more than 20 years ago. In 2018, Condat went further in its CSR approach by joining the international EcoVadis platform. Its CSR performance is evaluated each year by an independent body according to 21 criteria divided into four themes: environment, HR and human rights, business ethics, and responsible purchasing. The CSR assessments are based on authentic evidence and are internationally recognised. Initially rated silver, Condat has progressed to the point of obtaining the platinum level – the highest distinction awarded by EcoVadis. The company’s objective is to reduce its ecological footprint and guide its

Condat, specialist in industrial lubricants, has obtained Platinum-level recognition on the EcoVadis corporate social responsibility (CSR) platform. The result places Condat in the top one per cent of companies worldwide rated by EcoVadis. an international

Condat has been awarded the platinummedal by EcoVadis

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Success for EMO Milano 2021 EMO Milano 2021, the trade show dedicated to the metalworking sector, was held at the exhibition centre of fieramilano Rho, Milan, Italy, in October. featuring the portfolios of more than 700 companies, exhibited within six halls covering 100,000 square metres of exhibition space.

Beside the technology offering, EMO Milano 2021 featured side initiatives such as EMO Digital, an exhibition area focused on digital technologies; EMO Additive Manufacturing, dedicated to one of the most promising fields of manufacturing production; and EMO Start-Up, which offered an overview of new enterprises working on the development of products and projects related to theworld of production systems and metalworking. Speakers Corner, set up in Hall 5, proposed more than 80 speeches and in-depth analyses and discussions by exhibitors and organisers. In addition, 20 meetings were hosted within the EMO Additive area, arranged by AITA – Italian Association of Additive Technologies. More than 2,000 attendees registered for the meetings. In addition, around 3,000 remotely connected users over the six exhibition days were able to follow the events held at the trade show via a live streaming service.

Promoted by CECIMO, the European Association of Machine Tool Industries, and organised by the operational structures of UCIMU-Sistemi Per Produrre, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers’ association, EMO registered more than 60,000 visitors coming from 91 countries. Luigi Galdabini, general commissioner of EMO Milano 2021, commented, “In such a complicated, historic moment, where the public health emergency is not yet completely over, EMO showed its importance, drawing all those operators to Milan who could have the green light to move from their countries of origin.” Despite the mobility restrictions still in force, EMO confirmed its international character. Foreign exhibitors accounted for 60 per cent of the total, and foreign visitors made up 30 per cent of the overall number. The wide product offering on show represented all segments of the sector,

EMO Milano 2021 opening ceremony

The next edition of EMO Milano will take place in October 2027. UCIMU-Sistemi Per Produrre www.ucimu.it

Roteq Machinery Inc Roteq Machinery Inc develops and manu- facturers rotating equipment for wire and cable, umbilical and hose industries. Each project starts with understanding the prod- uct and process requirements to define machine characteristics, and ends with a machine design specific to the application. The company will exhibit its capabilities and developments in stranding technology for copper and aluminium conductors with single-twist, double-twist, concentric, roll forming and SIW conductors. Read the full story in the March issue

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New centre for plastics research and development

lights, a closed-loop water system, and heat recovery systems with heat pumps, and meets the highest requirement in heat insulation. “The team’s ability to complete the build and successfully transfer of our manufacturing operations while in the midst of a pandemic is a true testament of their partnership and commitment to serving our customers in Europe,” said Suresh Swaminathan, president of Teknor Apex. “We are excited about our new laboratory, which serves as a hub of innovation, serving the region as a source of customised formulations, application development expertise and process optimisation.” Customers in Europe will also benefit from the global capabilities and experience of Teknor Apex, noted Jan Duyfjes, general manager Europe: “Teknor Apex

Teknor Apex has completed its new 50,000m 2 facility in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. The site increases the company’s manufacturing capacity of custom compounds, and establishes a new European centre of excellence for plastics research and development. The Rothenburg facility produces thermo- plastic elastomers (TPEs) and engineering thermoplastics (ETPs), ranging from general-purpose compounds to highly specialised formulations. An extensive laboratory will be used for developing newcompounds andproviding customers with design support, application develop- ment, and product and process training. The facility was built with a focus on environmental sustainability, and holds certification for ISO14001–Environmental Management and ISO 50001 – Energy Management. The plant utilises LED

The new Teknor Apex facility in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

has long served major markets such as automotive, electrical and electronics, and regulated applications such as food contact and medical, and it is a source of knowledge in matters such as regional and global regulatory compliance. With manufacturing operations in the USA, Europe and Asia, we can provide global support and supply stability to European customers with plants in multiple countries.” Teknor Apex www.teknorapex.com

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The ExpertMeeting, organised by Messe Düsseldorf and coordinated by Stahl- Kommunikation, will be held under the motto “The steel industry is forging ahead with its green transformation”. As the number of visitors will be limited for hygiene reasons, interested parties are advised to register early –

Over the coming year, Messe Düsseldorf will be offering exhibitors and visitors at both wire and Tube trade shows a wide range of innovations and highlights. Among these will be the wire & Tube ExpertMeeting, where renowned experts will share their specialist knowledge with visitors.

Private equity firm to acquire Davis-Standard Gamut Capital Management, LP, a USA- based middle-market private equity firm, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Davis- Standard, LLC and its affiliates from ONCAP, another middle-market private equity platform. a leading, value-added global process solutions business. We achieved great growth and performance under ONCAP’s successful ownership and look forward to leveraging the strong foundation we built as we move into our next phase of growth.”

Davis-Standard supplies extrusion and converting systems, and related aftermar- ket products and services, for the rigid packaging, flexible packaging and infra- structure end-markets. “We are excited to partner with the Gamut team during this next phase of Davis-Standard’s long history as a provider of highly engineered solutions to an extensive base of industry-leading customers,”said JimMurphy, CEO of Davis- Standard. “The resources Gamut brings to this investment will enable us to not only accelerate growth within our markets but also transform Davis-Standard into

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, was expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. Gamut Capital Management, LP www.gamutcapital.com Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com

Maillefer Extrusion Oy Maillefer connects the digital and physical production worlds from within the Smart Circle, which will be the centrepiece of stand 10 C22. The exhibit will provide an informative experience in smart buffering, roundness optimisation, defect detection, preventive maintenance, sim factory and NCC curing calculation. Read the full story in the March issue

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Boosting green credentials with carbon neutral status

through the products we create and, just as importantly, the processes we use to make them,” explained Tom Mander, managing director designate at AlloyWire International. “ We produce lots of material that is sent all over the world and we don’t want this to change. Instead, we need to find a way of offsetting the carbon we produce, which is why we enlisted the support of Carbon Neutral Britain to calculate our footprint and then identify projects we could support.” Mr Mander continued, “To achieve this, we have to cover our own emissions, our employees’ emissions travelling to and from work, and the emissions we generate with our deliveries and export activities. This has all been done with our involvement in CER programmes and we are now certified carbon neutral for the next twelve months.” AlloyWire International www.alloywire.com

initiatives designed to offset the emis- sions it directly creates at its two factories supplying customers worldwide. Supported by Carbon Neutral Britain, the UK-based company will neutralise nearly 500 tonnes of carbon it produces each year by taking an active role in Certified Emission Reductions (CER) programmes that also support education, employment and clean water, as well as having a net positive impact on the local wildlife and ecology. These projects could include hydroelectric power in the Amazon, the Burgos Wind Farm project and the African Cooking Stove programme, as well as a number of domestic initiatives. The decision to build on its environmental performance was made as part of AWI’s Wired for Good campaign, designed to make positive impacts on the world and the local community through ‘greener’ ac- tivities and stronger support for charities. “Manufacturing has to play its role in driving the environmental agenda, both

Alloy Wire International (AWI) has achieved an environmental milestone to mark its 75 th anniversary. The specialist producer of nickel alloys has been con- firmed as carbon neutral, after it commit- ted to several internationally approved

Alloy Wire has been certified carbon neutral

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Technical specialists join Metalube technology centre

datasheets and product specifications. He previously worked at Lankem, where he specialised in the development of surfactant-based products. Lily Smith has joined the company as a research and development technician. Her principal role is to conduct technical and customer service tasks along with product development. Ms Smith’s work will enable the team to spot trends in customer service analy- sis and long-term product stabilities, Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH Two major infrastructure topics have at- tracted a lot of attention in recent years: the environment and the need for fast Internet. The cable industry plays an important role in both. Reducing electrical waste is a key part of environmental responsibility, but cables are still hard to recycle. Video con- ferences and remote work are tests for any- one’s Internet connection. Read the full story in the March issue

Global lubricant specialist Metalube Ltd has appointed two chemists at its laboratory in Manchester, UK. Development chemist Samuel Adamson brings five years of experience to the team. Focusing on metal processing applications within Metalube’s product ranges, Mr Adamson is involved in both new and existing product development. He will be an integral part of the Metalube Technology Centre, with responsibilities including production queries, sourcing rawmaterials and the creation of technical Delta Tecnic Masterbatch producer Delta Tecnic is em- phasising its commitment to technological and energy advancement, offering com- panies a broad portfolio of colour concen- trates and additives designed to work in high-rigour compounding formulations, from PVC for THHN/THHW/THW in RAL and Munsell colourings, HFFR in EVA/PE, or PE for crosslinking. Read the full story in the March issue

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Technical director Chris Nettleship commented, “We are pleased to welcome two high-calibre candidates to our team. Lily’s specialist skills have derived from working at Hall Analytical in Manchester. “Here she conducted many critical tests on a wide range of customer samples, and Samuel’s surfactant experience is particularly valuable in metal processing applications, and will further strengthen our technical offering. We are delighted to have them both on board.“ Metalube Ltd www.metalube.co.uk

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Metalube wins sustainability silver

direction in our constant pursuit of sustainability. It has also encouraged us to commit to meeting our rigorous environmental targets.” Metalube Ltd www.metalube.co.uk AIM, Inc AIM will present the new AFES-3DxT line: an updated five servo-axis turret tool- changer machine with a fast servo cutter. As the company’s most robust model, the turret head indexing tool changer provides flexibility in wire-forming capability, while the 200 msec servo-cut ensures fast and quiet production. Read the full story in the March issue Cimteq Ltd Wire and cable design and manufacturing software expert Cimteq, together with automation software providerWonderware by Aveva, has applied its 20+ year pedigree to developing CableMES. Investing in a manufacturing execution system enables manufacturers to monitor, control and execute real-time cable production. Read the full story in the March issue

The Silver EcoVadis rating validates the efforts of theemployees andmanagement at Metalube, who together embarked on the sustainability project in 2019. The award comes after the culmination of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference. As a carbon-neutral company, Metalube invests in sustainability projects, focusing on making the company more environ- mentally friendly, from developing ranges of environmentally friendly lubricant solu- tions for industry to installing solar panels on buildings and planting thousands of trees. director, commented, “Sustainability is key to Metalube. We are actively auditing every unit of the business to improve sustain- able working practices. Whilst we are delighted to receive the Silver Status by EcoVadis, we have set our sights high and hope to soon achieve gold. “Achieving the EcoVadis Silver Award proves we are making steps in the right Robert Brown, managing

Lubricant producer Metalube™ has been awarded Silver Status by EcoVadis, a third- party sustainability-rating organisation. The Silver Status designation puts Metalube in the top 25 per cent of sustainable companies. EcoVadis ratings are measured in four key areas, including environmental impact, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Metalube has won the silver EcoVadis rating for its sustainability

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