WCA May 2016

A glimpse into the future across the industry

Looking far into the future seems to be a pattern throughout this May issue of Wire & Cable ASIA . Kobe Steel and partners Sugita Wire and the Fasten Group are increasing the production capacity at their Chinese joint venture that processes special steel wire rod into wire. The venture – Jiangyin Sugita Fasten Spring Wire Co – anticipates expansion for advanced oil-tempered wire for cold-coiled suspension springs. The full story can be found on page 10. UK company Metalube is continuing its expansion plans with the opening of a new office in Dubai – Metalube Arabia. The Manchester-based company’s range of specialist lubricants has been well received in the area. The company also recently co-hosted a technical seminar with its distributor in the UAE. Full details are on page 15. Starting from its Taiwan base, Unistrong Industrial is now expanding into China, Thailand and Indonesia, providing turnkey projects to an ever-expanding customer base. The company offers tunnel pickling lines providing an output of 30,000 tons per month in Ningbo, China, and launched production in

January 2015. Turn to page 22 for the full story. Germany-based machine manufacturer Queins has launched an advanced horizontal planetary strander for the production of subsea cables. The machine is designed for stranding of power conductors based on three reels. The full story can be found on page 25. David Bell Editor

When and where 2016 8–9 June: Wire Expo – trade exhibition – Uncasville, CT, USA Organisers : Wire Association International Fax : +1 203 453 8384 Email : sales@wirenet.org Website : www.wireexpo16.com 2016 26–29 September: wire China – trade exhibition – Shanghai, China Organisers : SECRI andMesse Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co Ltd Fax : +86 216 169 8301 Email : shanghai@mdc.com.cn Website : www.wirechina.net

2016 5-7 October Wire and Cable India – trade exhibition – Mumbai, India Organisers : Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd Fax : +91 112 697 1746 Email : info@wire-india.com Website : www.wire-india.com

2016 2-5 October IWCS – symposium and trade exhibition – Rhode Island, USA Organisers : IWCS Tel : +1 717 993 9500 Email : phudak@iwcs.org Website : www.iwcs.org

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Wire & Cable ASIA – May/June 2016