EuroWire March 2022

Editor ....................................................................................... David Bell

Going green through its colour solutions A sustainable and greener future is something we strive to achieve.

Editorial Assistant .......................................... Christian Bradley

Design & Production ............................................... Lisa Wright

Advertising/Marketing ........................................ Jason Smith UK, Italy, ROW, USA & Canada Linda Li 中国

And Delta Tecnic, a supplier of technology for optimising power cable colouring, is demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and environmental improvement through its colour solutions and additives with UV filters used in cable for the renewable energy industry. The growth in markets for electric vehicles, robotics, automation, solar panels and wind power has led to an increase in demand for medium- and low-voltage cables. This will further increase due to the targets set for the reduction of CO 2 emissions by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. To help with this, the Spanish company is able to offer colour uniformity and high production speeds to companies that produce power cables and eliminating possible problems during dosing in new extruders, which are becoming faster and shorter in the pursuit of zero carbon emissions. You can read the full story on page 8. There is cause to celebrate for Eder Engineering, which is celebrating its 75 th anniversary this year. Founded in January 1947 by Siegfried Eder, the company started out by producing tungsten carbide drawing die tools, later including natural diamond, and then also began designing and making die processing equipment. The company, now run by the founder’s son Kurt, supplies regular customers in more than 80 countries, offering semi- and fully automatic concepts for the production and reconditioning of ultra-hard precision die tools made from tungsten carbide, natural diamond and synthetic PCD. Full story on page 13. UK-based AlloyWire International (AWI) has helped a Midlands-based charity achieve its £1mn milestone with a donation of £7,500.

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The charity supports childrenwith physical disabilities and helps fund the purchase of mobility, sensory and vision equipment for children living within a 50-mile radius of Stourbridge in the Midlands. AWI is marking its 75 th anniversary this year and as part of its celebrations is donating money to four local charities. Turn to page 16 for the details.

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