EuroWire July 2023

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

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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 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 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. 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 Company – M/S Scholz to cover CCV 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 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 • 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. 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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Interwire wait is over

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‘Awesome’, ‘upbeat’ and ‘buoyant’ were just three of the words exhibitors used to describe the return of Interwire to the US exhibition calendar. The Wire Association International’s (WAI) biennial event made a successful return to Atlanta, Georgia, in May after a four-year absence. And exhibitors and visitors alike headed into the World Congress Center, eager to resume face-to-face meetings and show off the technology that makes this exhibition one of the premier events in the calendar. A total of 335 companies – 30 of them first-time exhibitors – waited in anticipation for visitors to head to them on day one. And they were not disappointed. Alongside the exhibition, with its “inspired manufacturing” approach, keynote speakers provided their insight into an electrified future, while former astronaut Mary Ellen Weber gave two presentations in which she shared experiences of space travel. WAI president Kurt Breischaft enthusiastically added, “Record attendance at our Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course underscores the continued need for the Wire Association International’s focus on education.” Our review starts on page 32. “Quite simply a great person”, is how Steve Williams, commercial manager of Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC), has been described, following his death after a short illness. Mr Williams, who worked for the company for over 16 years, strongly believed that there are still too many cables classed as ‘fire-resistant’ that would not be adequate in the event of a fire, as the tests they undergo do not represent real-world challenges, and he led the company’s lobbying efforts for all enhanced fire-resistant cable to undergo true fire scenario tests. Full story on page 30.

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Introducing a New Era of REELEX® Coiling Machines

The High-Performance Bu er is designed for sensitive products such as Category 6, Cat 6A and ber optic cables.

Bladder-Style Clamp mounted on the bu er frame o ers gentler handling of high-performance cables.

Maintenance and Reliability is improved, resulting from the revision of key parts, including a new lubrication-free traverse, industry-standard AC drives and quick access panels.

High-de nition G4 HMI touchscreen features recipe functions, connectivity options, live maintenance, diagnostics and Industry 4.0 features.

Automated Safety Doors are fundamental to the machine design, and are designed to allow the operator in and out of the machine quickly and e ciently.

Precision Adjustable Wire Guide o ers improved coil precision and has positve e ects on LAN cable performance.

Quick-Change Mandrels de ne the inside diameter of the coil and range from 4-inches (10cm) to 10-inches (25.5cm) diameter.

The proprietary PCB-based G4 Control System is mounted inside a ush-mounted cabinet and o ers greater reliance on common, readily-available parts.

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Kocks RSB with upgraded design

Vardhman Special Steels signs order for RSB

in the roughing and intermediate mill, significantly reducing the number of required feeders. Any desired finished dimension from the entire dimensional range can be rolled with a small number of roll sets and minimum stand changes. The setting values for motor speeds, rolls and guides, as well as gear ratios, are calculated by Kocks’s Bamicon rolling configuration program, according to the desired end product. The block will feature an advanced safety cover, presented at METEC, including upgraded casing parts. Commissioning of the RSB is scheduled for the end of 2024. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG www.kocks.de Vardhman Special Steels Ltd www.vardhman.com

Vardhman specialises in the production and distribution of special steels. Incorporated in 1973, the steel producer is based in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, and serves industries such as engineering, automotive, tractor, bearing and allied industries with high-quality steel products. The existing rolling mill consists of a modern reversing mill followed by two-high stands in H/V arrangement,

The Indian steel producer Vardhman Special Steels and the rolling mill equipment supplier Friedrich Kocks signed a contract for the supply of a reducing and sizing block type RSB® 370++/4 in 5.0 design at METEC 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The block will be part of Vardhman’s SBQ rolling mill in Northern India and will expand the technological possibilities in the production of special steels at this site.

and produces approximately 200,000 t/a SBQ in straight bars within a finished size range of Ø 20 to 90mm onto the cooling bed. The project will integrate a new RSB 370++/4 in 5.0 design as finishing block. The scope of supply includes the equipment for the roll shop. The new thee-roll block will allow the Indian steel producer to roll from a single pass family

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Committing to a greener future As the world becomes increasingly aware of the effects of climate change, more companies are taking responsibility and making positive changes toward sustainability. It designs, develops and manufactures all parts and components for its machines in-house, using advanced systems technology, to provide a wide range of machinery for different wire types, from small single machines to complete lines and entire factories.

Wire machinery manufacturer Lämneå Bruk, located among forests and lakes in Ljusfallshammar, central Sweden, has tak en several measures for a greener future. The company was established in 1727 as an ironworks with a royal warrant, and started to specialise in the manufacture of machines for the wire industry in 1823.

Lämneå Bruk has a long history of utilising hydraulic power – a clean and renewable energy source. The company operates its own hydropower station, sourced from the lake next to its facility. This was the primary reason the company built its premises in this location more than 200 years ago. Around 50 per cent of the electricity used by the company comes from renewable energy sources, including its hydropower station. The company has also implement ed other sustainable practices. The workshop is heated by floor heating using sustainable woodchips, as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional heating options. Using woodchips reduces reliance on fossil fuels and contributes to reducing harmful emissions.

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Lämneå Bruk’s hydropower plant

Lämneå Bruk is also promoting sustain able transportation for its employees, by providing electric charging stations and encouraging the use of electric vehicles. The company has moved away from traditional paper drawings to an all digital set-up by using computers in the workshop area to access relevant documents. This not only saves paper but also reduces the amount of energy required for printing physical documents. Lämneå Bruk AB www.lamnea.se

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Sikora among Germany’s innovation leaders Bremen-based Sikora AG has been awarded as “Germany’s innovation leader 2023” by the FAZ-Institut. For the study, the worldwide patent applications of companies operating in Germany were analysed. As a measuring and control technology company, Sikora is again among the winners this year. The survey evaluated patent families from more than 500 technology and knowledge areas, looking at not only the number of patents submitted in the last ten years, but also their relevance. Index points were given for the companies analysed, taking into account whether the invention influences other inventions and how often a patent cites another patent family. The less often this is the case, the more innovative the patent is perceived.

Double acquisition

Automotive supplier Delfingen has announced two acquisitions in the cabling and textile protection markets for mobility and industry – the companies Reiku and AHN Chem. Delfingen has acquired 85 per cent of Reiku GmbH, a German company that specialises in the protection of industrial applications (robotics and automation). This will allow Delfingen to accelerate its diversification in industrial applications, which is one of its priority development areas. The company has also acquired 100 per cent of AHN Chem Co Ltd, a Korean company located in the city of Gyeongsan that specialises in textile sheaths and heat shields for the protection of electrical harnesses, tubes and hoses. The respective managements of the two companies have committed to remain in the new business.

Sikora was awarded as an innovation leader

Sikora had already been awarded as innovation leader last year, and can now consolidate its success. In addition to the renewed award in the “Measuring, testing” category, Sikora convinced in “Processing of plastics”. Each year, Sikora invests around ten per cent of its turnover in the research and development of new measuring and control technology, as well as inspection, analysis and sorting systems for quality control during the production of wires and cables, hoses, tubes, pipes and sheets, optical fibres or plastics. Sikora AG www.sikora.net

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Amada becomes forum’s platinum sponsor

Teknor Apex acquires business of Nu-Pro Polymers Teknor Apex, a material science company with multiple speciality plastics divisions, has announced that it acquired the business of Nu-Pro Polymers, Inc late last year. Nu-Pro works with clean post-industrial recycled (PIR) streams and converts them into new PVC compounds that perform equivalently to prime compounds. The company specialises in clear, natural and black reprocessed compounds in a range of durometers. Under the acquisition, Nu-Pro will continue to produce products for Teknor Apex, under the Cycle-Tek brand as a subsidiary of Teknor Apex. “We are very excited about this acquisition that will further enable us to develop innovative compounds that meet the performance and sustainability requirements of our custom ers,” said Lou Cappucci, executive vice president, Teknor Apex. Don Brown, co-owner, Nu-Pro Polymers, commented, “Our flexible, reprocessed and recycled PVC compounds incorporate up to 90 per cent post-industrial recycled content. Our goal is to convert PVC waste streams into products that perform for our customers.” Teknor Apex www.teknorapex.com

The Battery Experts Forum is a networking platform for all battery technology topics. The core of the international event is a scientific conference, embedded in an exhibition that showcases the latest news for all parts of the battery production value chain. Welding is a key process in battery production and can be a bottleneck in the overall manufacturing process. Amada Weld Tech, a welding equipment manufacturer, has announced its platinum sponsorship of the next Battery Experts Forum, which will take place from 7 to 9 November 2023 in Darmstadt, Germany. Dave Fawcett, CEO of Amada Weld Tech’s European and American operations, commented, “We look forward to being back at Battery Experts Forum, which brings together the entire battery supply chain, and we highly appreciate it as a networking platform of outstanding quality.” As the event’s platinum sponsor, Amada will present its technology with a large booth directly in the centre of the forum. The company will also give a scientific lecture.

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Laboratory relocates from Düsseldorf to Neuss Buehler, a subsidiary of the American ITW Group based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, manufactures metallo- graphic testing equipment, cutting equipment, mounting machines, grinding and polishing equipment, hardness testers and hardness testing systems. Between September and December 2022, all equipment and materials had to be carefully packed and transported. The equipment for the new application laboratory was determined by the employees.

In the lab, customers and prospective clients can determine the best methodology for their sample preparation from trained Buehler professionals, and learn about the equipment and consumables. From the beginning to the end of the process, the staff provide expert guidance and advice. Before customers purchase new equipment and suitable consumables, all samples are correctly prepared. Daniel Peters, a long-time employee of Buehler, commented, “Our customers are mainly from the aerospace industry, electrical engineering and the automotive industry. In these industries, an incorrect preparation of the materials for assessment would be fatal.” Potential material defects or deterioration must be corrected immediately to avoid later failures at the earliest possible stage. Once customers have decided upon the right inspection device, they can expect simple, intuitive operation. Complicated training is no longer necessary and the analysis can be started immediately. Buehler ITW Test & Measurement GmbH www.buehler.com

In order to modernise and provide better accessibility to the company’s application laboratory, which was located in Düsseldorf, the management decided to gradually relocate to Neuss, which is more conveniently situated for transport.

Buehler’s new application lab in Neuss, Germany

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Celebrating 95 years of developing NDT instruments and solutions

in mills around the world. The company operates three major facilities: an ISO 9001-2015-certified manufacturing and engineering headquarters in Elmsford, New York, USA; a manufacturing and ISO/ IEC 17025:2017 laboratory-certified plant in Boardman, Ohio, USA; and Magnetic Analysis Nordic’s manufacturing plant in Östersund, Sweden. With the support of its subsidiaries and field-engineering network, MAC serves customers through out North America, Europe, Scandinavia, South America, India, Korea, China and Australia. Magnetic Analysis Corp www.mac-ndt.com

Magnetic Analysis Corp (MAC®) is celebrating its 95 th anniversary of service to the metals industry. The company was founded in a small facility in Long Island City, New York, USA, in 1928. Today, operating on an international scale, the non-destructive testing specialist helps metal manufacturers around the world to meet demanding specifications for eddy current, ultrasonic, phased array ultrasonic and flux leakage test systems, along with application-specific material handling. The company sees the 95-year milestone as a testament to its dedication to customer service and technological advancement. “As we celebrate this anniversary, we focus on tomorrow’s opportunities,” said Dudley Boden, MAC’s president and CEO, add ing that “testing demands placed on the metals industry will undoubtedly become more exacting and complex throughout the next five years, but the MAC team is dedicated – as we always have been – to

meeting the high-quality standards of our customers and staying one step ahead of the curve.” The company’s vice president of technology, Joseph Baldauff, commented, “Our continual upgrading of existing products and solutions reflects MAC’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, powerful and robust solutions for NDT applications. Our success and longevity are due in part to the advanced capabilities we have brought to the market for nearly a century.” MAC’s non-destructive test systems can be found testing wire, tube and parts MAC’s original 60 Hz electromagnetic tester used to detect cracks in cold drawn bar, shown at Union Drawn Steel in 1936

MAC headquarters, in Elmsford, New York, is an ISO 9001-2015-certified manufacturing and engineering facility

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EAF supplied for Valbruna ASW Tenova has completed the successful start-up of the new 70t EAF at the Valbruna ASW Inc plant, located in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Valbruna ASW is a speciality manufacturer of high quality steel and stainless steel. The latest generation Tenova EAF unit has replaced an older EAF vessel. The spout shape of the new furnace will provide an increase in melt shop productivity as well as an improvement in the production re liability of manufacturing specific high quality steel and stainless steel grades. The scope of supply included associated auxiliary equipment, the TDRH 4.0 (Tenova Digital Regulator and Harmonics) elec- trode regulation system, the KT (Koester Technologies) chemical injection system, a ladle-charging material handling sys- tem and complete EAF automation. The KT chemical injection system is designed to fit the wide range of process needs, balancing the energy distribution and increasing the efficiency

The new 70t EAF at Valbruna ASW

and productivity. The new automation system increases the efficiency of the plant, and will ensure the correct execution of the working cycle in relation to the production of different steel grades, while optimising the parameters and storage of production data. The system is also designed to comply with all safety standards. “We are proud of the inno- vative and state-of-the-art EAF design achieved for Valbruna ASW,” said Aldo Savioli, project manager operations at Tenova Upstream. “It is through our important and long-term relationship

with the Valbruna Group that this project was made possible. We have increased the plant’s production, sustainability and safety. We expect the plant to become a landmark for the production of high-

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BASEC joins Kiwa UK BASEC Group has announced that it is joining Kiwa UK. BASEC is an independent accredited certification body for the electrical cable industry worldwide, with headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK, and a laboratory in Dubai, UAE. Kiwa UK CEO Paul Brown explained that the Kiwa UK Group has expanded through both organic growth and acquisition. “I am delighted to welcome the BASEC team to Kiwa,” said Mr Brown. “Their knowledge, expertise and reputation for delivering trust in the quality of electrical cables around the world complement Kiwa’s purpose in the marketplace. I see great synergies between the two companies as well as Kiwa supporting BASEC to continue delivering high quality assurance to the cable industry.” Leadership of BASEC Group will now come under the remit of Kiwa’s strategic business director, Sarah Grant.

Ms Grant commented, “I’m excited to be leading BASEC through the next stages of its development. BASEC is a strong and reliable company with a trusted brand and I look forward to capitalising on the opportunities between Kiwa and BASEC to further strengthen our organisation.” Kiwa UK www.kiwa.com

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WIN Eurasia International industrial exhibition WIN Eurasia, held in June, attracted 38,586 visitors from 102 countries, and hosted more than 500 exhibitors at Istanbul Expo Center. The event introduced “Industry 5.0: Factory of the Future”, controlled by 5G, to the manufacturing industry in Turkey. Organised by Hannover Fairs Turkey, the representative of Hannover Messe in the regional market, WIN Eurasia was held for the 29 th time, with the motto“Industries meet diversity”.The event strengthened its international identity with the participation of Germany, Taiwan, China and Korea pavilions. Companies in the welding and robotic welding industry, logistics and supply chain management launched their newest products, and in the Starkgen generator display area progressive energy solutions in the critical and backup power sector were shown. The Industry 5.0: Factory of the Future demo application, which was introduced to the manufacturing industry for the first time at WIN Eurasia 5G Arena, became a focus of attention of exhibitors and visitors. It showcased 25 different scenarios for the use of 5G communication technology in factories. The Smart Production with Metaverse scenario showed a simulation of control systems and robots in the industrial production line, communicating over 5G in an integrated way with Metaverse. Technology, events and demo applications exhibited in the Industry 4.0 Pavilion, Digital Factories Special Area, 5G Arena and 5G & Industry Forum Area were followed closely by visitors and exhibitors and attracted great interest. The 5G & Industry Forum Area also hosted conferences across four days. At the Metaverse Conference, it was estimated that 19.8bn devices will communicate with IoT in 2023, rising to 125bn via IoT and 5G by 2030. The next edition of WIN Eurasia will be held at Istanbul Expo Center from 5 to 8 June 2024. Hannover Fairs Turkey Fuarcılık AS www.hmist.com.tr

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Deal signed to develop new $50mn manufacturing facility

we will have the manufacturing space needed to ramp up our capacity. In turn, this will significantly shorten supply chains and guarantee both existing and new customers security of supply. This will allow countries across the Middle East and Asia Pacific the ability to significantly enhance their fibre networks at rapid speed, meeting the current environment of unprecedented demand for blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions.” director (Middle East and Asia Pacific) at Emtelle Group, said, “This signing re-affirms Emtelle’s commitment to the region and especially the UAE. This facility will export 95 per cent of its manufactured pro- ducts globally, leveraging the end-to-end infrastructure presented to us by KEZAD. Emtelle can now assist its customers to enhance the speed of deployment and the reliability of their fibre optic networks, especially when it comes to fibre-to-the home deployment.” Emtelle UK Ltd www.emtelle.com Sanjay Nischal, managing

demands of its growing customer base in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The site will provide Emtelle with the opportunity to expand its manufacturing capacity, increasing fibre deployment in the region. It will also help the company boost its presence in key markets including the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Iraq and Oman, as well as the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The facility will provide customers with the company’s microducting, bundled ducting and pre-connectorised solutions for fibre-optic networks. This technology will directly feed into the FTTH and FTTX sectors, providing millions of people with more resilient, ultra-fast connectivity. Tony Rodgers, CEO of Emtelle Group, said, “This agreement marks a transformative day for Emtelle, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and the world. It is a huge statement of intent by Emtelle as

Global technology group Emtelle has signed an agreement to build and establish one of the world’s largest factories for the manufacture of fibre optic ducting and pre-connectorised solutions in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The company will invest around $50mn in the facility under a build-to-suit (BTS) agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group. Emtelle says that the new facility is a statement of intent, as the company looks to further expand its worldwide footprint in the FTTX industry, and meet the

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Towards a decarbonised future Tenova, a developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, will supply an electric arc furnace (EAF) equipped with Consteel® and electromagnetic stirrer Consteerrer® to POSCO for its Gwangyang plant in South Korea. such as interstitial-free grades for the automotive industries and the steel grades required by providers of electrical mobility and green power generation solutions.

enhanced safety solutions, including the Safe+ EAF water leakage detection system to dispel concerns about EAF safety and user-friendliness. “Besides requiring a radical re-thinking of the production process, an EAF of this size and power is an entirely new machine for most integral steelmakers and may understandably scare away engineers who are accustomed to the relative quietness of most BOF converters halls,” said Paolo Stagnoli, sales director at Tenova for EAF and LF. “We are committed to become a long standing partner of POSCO as we build together a new environmentally friendly and record-breaking furnace.” The new EAF’s product will be merged with the stream of liquid iron produced by the existing blast furnaces. It will be installed in a dedicated new section of the plant and is scheduled to enter production by the end of 2025. Tenova www.tenova.com

A key part of this transformation towards sustainability consists of the gradual conversion from the BF-BOF route towards electric steelmaking based on EAF. Following a two-year process of co-engineering and competitive comparison, POSCO has selected Tenova’s equipment: a full-platform EAF capable

The South Korean steelmaker, the sixth largest worldwide, is pursuing the decarbonisation of its steel products, which mostly include grades traditionally produced via the integral cycle only,

of tapping 280t of liquid steel, equipped with the Consteel continuous scrap charging system and the Consterrer electromagnetic stirring system – jointly patented by Tenova and ABB. The new EAF will be designed to match the steelmaker’s needs for quality, productivity and efficiency, and will be equipped with a full set of robotic applications and

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Fort Wayne Wire Die opens die service centre in Mexico

a Spanish-speaking FWWD sales veteran who has re-located to Querétaro. A core team of Mexican nationals with a variety of experience and background in manufacturing, quality, production scheduling, customer service and human resources have gone through extensive wire-die training in Fort Wayne and another service centre. FWWD’s corporate offices, including engineering, research and development, and administration, are located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The company’s products are sold by direct sales engineers in North America; through sales offices Fortek GmbH (Europe), Fort Wayne Wire Die (Philippines) Inc (Asia), and Fort Wayne Wire Die (Shanghai) Inc (China); and through a network of independent agents and distributors around the world. Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc Fort Wayne Wire Die de México www.fwwd.com

a focus factory with a heavy concentration on new and re-cut diamond and PCD dies for rod breakdown, intermediate and fine-wire drawing operations, including matched die sets for high-speed multi wire drawing machines.” The experienced management team includes Tino Corral,

Fort Wayne Wire Die (FWWD), a USA based manufacturer of wire drawing dies and tooling for the global ferrous and non-ferrous wire drawing industries, has opened a new die service centre in Querétaro, Mexico. Fort Wayne Wire Die de México will service the growing Mexican wire and cable market with locally produced single crystal diamond and polycrystalline diamond wire drawing dies, and will also provide a re-cutting service for the same dies. “Having a local service centre in the heart of Mexico will allow our company to provide a much higher level of service to our Mexican customers,” commented FWWD president Eric Bieberich. “The ability to finish new dies from rough drilled inventory and to re-cut and re polish worn dies without their leaving the country will greatly improve our responsiveness to the demanding and growth-oriented Mexican market. It will be

Fort Wayne Wire Die de México’s management team, including regional sales manager Tino Corral (left)

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wire Mexico: a new satellite exhibition Mexico is becoming increasingly im- portant and is a key growth market for the wire and cable industry. Demand for products is increasing, particularly from the Mexican automotive, electronics and energy industries. Where investment, planning and new construction are taking place, key technologies such as cables and wires are needed. annually in Mexico since 1996. Organised by Tarsus Mexico, it is Mexico’s leading trade show for multiple manufacturing industries.

years, enabling duty-free trade in goods between the EU and Mexico. “Mexico is a growing international location that holds enormous growth potential, especially for the wire and cable industries,” said Daniel Ryfisch, director of Messe Düsseldorf’s wire, tube and flow technologies portfolio. Paul St Amour, VP of Latin America for Tarsus Group, commented, “We are delighted to add another industry sector to Expo Manufactura so that it will continue to be the most important manufacturing trade show in Northern Mexico.” Application forms for participation in wire Mexico will be available from July.

The last Expo Manufactura, in February 2023, attracted 330 exhibitors, presenting more than 600 brands over the three days of the fair. More than 15,500 visitors from 26 countries travelled to Mexico – primarily machinery manufacturers, suppliers, metal fabricators and experts from the electrical and automotive industries. With a population of more than 130mn, large oil and gas reserves, and rich mineral resources such as gold, silver, lead, zinc and copper, Mexico is of interest to European and German investors in particular. Economic policy agreements such as the EU-Mexico Agreement have facilitated trade with Mexico for several

This demand has led Messe Düsseldorf to enter the Mexican market in 2024, initially as a special ‘wire Mexico’ pavilion as part of the established Mexican trade fair Expo Manufactura, which will be held from 30 January to 1 February 2024 at the Cintermex Centro Internacional de Negocios, Monterrey, in the northeast of Mexico. Expo Manufactura – the international trade fair for manufacturing technology, automation and robotics – has been held

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British Steel to offer alternative roles following coke ovens closure

“We appreciate this has been a difficult time for everyone involved and I’d like to thank our people and the trade unions for their professionalism throughout the consultation process.” The coke ovens situated at the company’s integrated steelmaking site in Scunthorpe are reaching the end of their operational life and their closure will bring environmental benefits inclu- ding reductions in emissions to air and water. British Steel Ltd www.britishsteel.co.uk

Following a review of the rationale behind the coke ovens proposal, and as a result of there being no compulsory redundancies among coke ovens employees, the trade unions have con- firmed that they will not object to the proposed closure and that the formal consultation process on this matter is now complete. A British Steel spokesperson said, “In the coming months we will press ahead with the closure of the coke ovens and we are pleased to say all employees affected by this decision will be offered alternative roles in the business.

British Steel has announced that it will offer alternative roles to around 250 employees affected by the closure of its coke ovens in Scunthorpe, UK. The company said that it had decided to close the coke ovens “as part of a drive to overcome global economic challenges and build a green and sustainable future”. Last year, the company’s bills for energy and carbon increased by £190mn, and it said decisive action is required because of the unprecedented rise in operating costs, surging inflation and the need to improve environmental performance.

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step of the production is carried out on-site in Sweden to ensure transparency and quality. Choosing a single-supplier strategy for wire machinery equipment can simplify the procurement process as well as save time and resources that would have been spent on selecting and managing multiple suppliers. In addition, the company says that sourcing all machinery from Lämneå Bruk can lead to improved quality and efficiency, as it becomes more familiar with the customer’s specific needs and can customise the machines to the particular production requirements. Another advantage of a single-supplier strategy is better communication between the business and the supplier, enabling quicker response and troubleshooting of any issues. Mr Hagstedt and his team will be exhibiting at booth G17 at wire Southeast Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20 to 22 September 2023. Lämneå Bruk AB www.lamnea.se

Lämneå Bruk, based in central Sweden, is a complete supplier and partner for all wire machinery with more than 200 years of experience in the wire industry. Its equipment includes payoffs, rod preparation, drawing machines, (re)spooling, coilers, take-ups, rewinding lines, and small equipment such as pointing machines. The company’s portfolio can deliver solutions for different wire types, including welding, low to high carbon, stainless steel and spring wire. Lämneå Bruk is family-owned and –run, and company president Jonas Hagstedt is actively involved in start-ups at customer factories, demonstrating a proactive approach. As a full-service supplier, the company not only provides complete wire production cells and lines, but also sets up entire (new) factories. From the initial design phase to the manufacturing of all electrical and mechanical parts, including programming, each

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Sector conductor dies to draw aluminium strands India’s Ajex & Turner Wire Technologies designs TW/sector conductor dies in PCD, VNT nano and carbide to draw aluminium strands to ASTM standards. The dies are suitable for various ACSR, ACCC, ACSS and ACFR specifications, among others. For smaller-diameter conductors, Ajex & Turner’s trapezoidal-shape dies can be enlarged to provide a greater cross sectional area of aluminium and match the diameter of the conventional round conductor.

dict at the beginning how the final prod uct will look, which is important to cus tomers producing high-quality products. Ajex & Turner Wire Technologies Pvt Ltd www.ajexturner.com A complete conductor with trapezoidal shaped strands

During the production of its dies and ex trusion tooling, the company uses artificial intelligence to calculate the hot and cold majoring values. Taking into account the shrinkage of the tooling, it is able to pre

The company states that its TW dies are designed to ensure accurate quality parameters, to obtain aluminium strands that are shaped to provide a smooth outer surface that can meet applicable ASTM standards. The dies are made from high quality raw materials – VNT nano, PCD and carbide – that enable them to be both efficient and durable. Climate friendly bow tackles energy prices The patented GreenBow2 is a closed-bow model that can provide energy savings on high-speed double-twist bunchers (560 to 800mm). Made of high-resistance aero-qualified moulded carbon, GreenBow2 has improved air penetration owing to its shape and a totally protected wire path. As a result, the final cable presents better characteristics, as wires are protected from aerodynamic turbulence. The risk of bow crashes is limited as there is no more cable “whip” effect: wires run through the composite, inside an easily removable wearing tube. GreenBow2 can be equipped with two different wire paths, depending on production requirements: spring tube for bare copper; or plastic tube for plated copper (tin, silver or nickel plated). It is available for Kinrei HK/NB560 and HK/ NB630; Niehoff D630, D631, D632 and D801; Samp BM 630; Northampton B630; SETIC TA560Ni, TC/TD560Ni, TA630Ni, TA630Ki, TC/TD630i and TC/TD 800Ni; and Lesmo DTO-630. Founded in 2003, when cable makers increasingly asked for SETIC bows for other machine brands, Bow Technology by SETIC offers a range of more than 655 designs. SETIC sas www.setic-pourtier.com

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