WCA May 2022

WIRE EXPO 2022 Exhibitors

Rosendahl Nextrom 300 Two major infrastructure topics have attracted a lot of attention in recent years: the environment and the need for fast Internet. The cable industry plays an important role in both. Reducing electrical waste is a key part of environmental responsibility, but cables are still hard to recycle. Video conferences and remote work are tests for anyone’s Internet connection, and the expansion of fast Internet access is an important infrastructure project.

Rosendahl Nextrom’s research and dev- elopment centre, located in Vantaa, Finland, tests and improves OVD and VAD preform technology to maintain and even boost limits. Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH www.rosendahlnextrom.com Setic Pourtier C2S 511 DuringWire Expo, Setic, Pourtier and their service department, C2S, together with Bow Technology, will welcome visitors looking for technologically advanced rotating machines and services. For 30 years, Setic and Pourtier and their US branch, Gauder Group Inc, have been building knowledge, experience and ability to serve the wire and cable industry in the US market. The companies design and manufacture rotating machines for ferrous and non ferrous cable. On booth 511, Setic will promote its special, data communication and LAN cable machinery for automation, AI, robotics and data analytics sectors, as well as automotive wire equipment. Pourtier’s heavy-duty rotating machines produce all types of power cables, including overhead, submarine, and low, medium, high and extra-high voltage. To achieve greater performance and extended machine lifetime, a com- prehensive range of services is available through the C2S customer services department – a partner for spare parts, machines upgrades and consulting. Bow Technology makes high graded carbon bows for all sizes and all brands of double twist equipment. Setic sas www.setic-pourtier.com Windak Inc 415 Visitors to Windak’s booth will be able to see how the company can help to automate cable-packaging operations using the latest technology and innovative solutions, with savings in cycle time and production costs compared to manual winding. 1,000mm single twist AST1000R with rotating pulling capstan and integrated dancer

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Windakwill show its packagingautomation technology

Windak will present information on how to save on labour, reduce production downtime, increase productivity, opti mise production space and streamline operations. Windak Inc www.windakgroup.com The Wire Association International, Inc Keynote speakers at Wire Expo 22 Two keynote speakers are scheduled to present on consecutive days at the Wire Association International (WAI) Operations Summit and Wire Expo, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, in Texas, USA. On Tuesday, 7 June, under the title “The new normal in raw material procurement for the wire and cable industry”, Brian Schulties, chief procurement officer for Prysmian Group North America, will share his insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the supply chain in the wire and cable industry in an era of tight supplies. During “Leadership in a volatile world” on Wednesday, 8 June, Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations at Commercial Metals Company, will discuss how the last few years have strained businesses around the world, as Covid forced companies to deal with events such as virtual work, burnout, supply chain disruptions and volatile markets. 122

Rosendahl Nextrom’s headquarters in Pischelsdorf, Austria

Suppliers can feel the market pressure for more sustainable production and products. So far, it has been almost impossible to offer an ecological alternative to common plastic materials while maintaining the high standards of existing coatings. Rosendahl Nextrom has been working on developing a solution for this problem. RoSET (Rosendahl Superior Extrusion Technology) introduces more sustainable production technology for MV power cables up to 18/30 (36) kV based on PPC. With the same performance and standards, it can reduce CO 2 emissions and lead-time during production. Another environmental issue is the use of lead for submarine power cables. Since 2020, lead has been listed as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) by the EU, and must be substituted by 2027. Rosendahl Nextrom’s latest innovation helps to replace this resource. The new RH-W metal-forming, welding and corrugating line helps producers to make cables more sustainable, without lead. The metal barrier fulfils several electrical functions as well as many protective functions. As bandwidth and data usage constantly increase, the requirements for high performance fibre optic cables rise. More countries are expanding their 5G coverage, while 1 Tb/s 6G is already in development. At the same time, funding for fibre to the home is increasing.

Brian Schulties

Ty Garrison

The full programme can be viewed at the event’s website. TheWire Association International, Inc www.wireexpo22.com

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