WCA March 2007

Industry News

Largest stockist of specialist wire in the UK William Hughes continues to expand its stocks of specialist wire and can now offer the widest range of spooled and cut-to-length wire in the UK. From its factory in Dorset, William Hughes supplies a vast range of wires in diameters ranging from 0.1mm-9mm in spring steel and 11mm in mild steel. The firm – which stocks wire for use in electrical engineering, manufacturing and aerospace industries – is also one of the few remaining suppliers of specialist piano and music wire. The company is also an appointed distributor for a number of wire suppliers, including US-based Little Falls Alloys, Berryllium Copper and the Swedish manufacturer, Haldex. They are also the distributor for the GARBA 177PH from Haldex, a stainless steel spring wire which has been developed for applications where extra strength and performance are required.

A selection of William Hughes’ specialist wire

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Other well known brands include Oteva, Nimonic and Ni-Span wires.

William Hughes Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1963 363640

Email : sales@wmhughes.co.uk Website : www.wmhughes.co.uk

Ugitech’s major projects Ugitech has announced two major investments that will become operational in mid-2007. Work is already underway in France to install a first ESR (Electro Slag Remelting) furnace on its main production site in Ugine. Thanks to this process, Ugipur stainless steels will meet the highest demand from high technology markets like medical, aeronautics, automobile and other processes that require very clean pumps. In America, a service centre with a workshop for cold transformation of stainless steel bars and a hub will be put into operation in Batavia, Illinois. This will serve the American market with high quality products including Ugima ® , renowned for its machinability. Ugitech – France Fax : +33 1 41 25 59 88 Email : info@ugitech.com • Website : www.ugitech.com Nextrom completes Dätwyler purchase Nextrom has completed the purchase of Dätwyler Fibre Optics SA. With its 15 highly skilled employees and with state-of the-art technology, the fibre plant in Boudry, Switzerland, produces the highest quality telecom fibres and speciality fibres. Additionally, the company develops innovative processes for glass pre-form production and optical fibres. With this acquisition. Nextrom SA – Switzerland Fax : +41 21 804 8401 Email : info@nextrom.com • Website : www.nextrom.com

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