EuroWire July 2023

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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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