WCA July 2016

wire 2016 review

The hybrid forming technology provides the user with the competive- ness needed in today’s ever-changing marketplace. The AIM Synchro line has the ability to form tube off coil and make complex 2D and 3D profiles. Large, generating arcs and hard bends are made easy, with three different cutting techniques depending on the complexity of the profile, chamfering, external saw cut and traditional tube cutters. Each configuration is modular and can be integrated in the field with relative ease. Heinze & Streng described the show as “a must,” having received a large number of enquiries following five days of “interesting conversations” which have led to an increase in prospective business. The company also described its “complete satisfaction” over the show.

close contacts with clients from India, Southeast Asia, America and Europe. “Competence that Counts” was Maillefer ’s core theme for this year, reflecting on its proven experience in cable manufacturing processes and extrusion technology. The company is not only an equipment supplier but also a customer-oriented process expert with more than 100 years driving its customer-driven research and development. ❍ Woywod’s impressive stand at wire 2016

The company, which described the show as an “excellent return on investment” received more than 150 enquiries and leads relating to a broad range of products, including its durable rip-proof tags, Thermo-tag (600) high temperature tags and its complete in-house label printing systems. Sales director Neil Dunn said: “Tube and wire is by far the best exhibition we attend across the sectors we currently work within, the quality of leads was top level and the decision makers were there to make improvements to the operational side of their business. It was a long week for the staff involved but the initial results are very encouraging.” AIM – which received about 20 per cent more enquiries than two years ago, 40 per cent of which were new customers – presented the patented Synchro CNC wire bending machine. ❍ Jenni Murray, left, and Sue Elwis of IML try their hands at stud welding at the exhibition

It also introduced at the show several new innovations, including the Round Value Package Premium for high and extra high voltage cable production. In addition to improved cable roundness and increased productivity, it leads to significant insulation material savings. ❍ Maillefer raise a glass to wire 2016

Woywod Kunststoffmaschinen intro- duced its new “easy-to-operate” PDC-control, as well as the IPC based touchscreen control for mixing stations, and a major subject for many clients was the incorporation of existing equipment into new and more precise mixing station systems. The company also used the opportunity to strengthen already ❍ Bringing a little art to the proceedings on the Heinze & Streng stand

wire and Tube 2018 is being held 16 th to 20 th April 2018. Further details are available at www.wire.de or www. tube.de ❍ Sales and marketing executive Linda Li, right, on the EuroWire and Wire & Cable ASIA stand with assistant Flavia Loreto

❍ An increase in enquiries and new customers on the AIM stand

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