WCA November 2018

Industry news

Planning underway for Interwire 2019

presentations focused on the convention theme “The Next Generation of Wire & Cable”; and for aluminium and copper continuous casting technical papers. WAI accepts online abstract submissions for both segments until 5 th November. The International Fastener Manufacturing Exposition (IFME) will co-locate with Interwire 2019. The IFME features machinery, materials, tooling, control systems, and support services for the design and manufacture of fastener or precision-formed parts for a broad range of applications. Regarding the co-location, IFME organiser Ray Zirkle said: “Although IFME is a new launch, we have been organising successful exhibitions concentrating on the machinery aspect of the fastener industry for over 35 years. “The name of this new event reflects our focus on, and dedication to, providing the machinery manufacturers a much higher profile than may be available elsewhere. “The decision to co-locate IFME in Atlanta, with Interwire 2019, is based in large part on previous successful co-locations and the synergy between the fastener and wire industries.” Wire Association International – USA Website : www.wirenet.org

PLANNING is well underway for the Wire Association International’s biennial Interwire, 89 th annual convention and the third global continuous casting forum at the Georgia World Conference Center, Atlanta, USA, next May. The convention and casting forum run from 13 th to 16 th May; exhibits for Interwire and the co-located International Fastener Manufacturing Exposition (IFME) run from 14 th to 16 th May in Hall A. Remarking on the co-location, WAI second vice president and Enkotec Co Inc president Jan Sørige said: “The rapid development of new manufacturing materials combined with the emerging opportunities that Industry 4.0 presents make this an incredibly exciting period for manufacturing that should be experienced first hand. These two events – staged under one roof – share a synergy that is emblematic of the next generation of manufacturing.” “For Interwire, 175 stands already have been allocated to 190 exhibiting companies,” said Bob Xeller, WAI’s director of sales. “We expect a sold-out floorplan by January 2019, which ensures that Interwire 2019 will uphold its earned reputation as the largest wire and cable marketplace in the Americas.” The WAI has issued calls for papers requesting

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