WCA November 2023

New machine to increase capacity A growing order book in a bid to support its customers across 65 countries has seen Alloy Wire International (AWI) take delivery of a new wet drawing machine that will allow the company to significantly increase capacity. As part of a larger £500,000 investment plan at the UK company, the new machine will fit seamlessly into the new production set-up to help reduce lead times. With two sites in the UK, AWI was purchased by three directors in January this year, and there has since been a significant growth in sales, with orders up nearly 40 per cent. For the full story, turn to page 10.

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Wire bending machinery manufacturer Pneuform has been acquired by Unison Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

The deal gives Unison the opportunity to strengthen its position as a key provider of machinery to the international wire bending and coil forming sectors.

This will also lead to investment in Pneuform, with Alan Pickering, Unison’s joint managing director, stating: “To ensure that Pneuform is able to further develop its position as a leader in wire and small tube bending machines, we have a number of new machine tool technologies in the pipeline.” See page 14 for full details.

Cabopol Polymer Compounds is expanding its global presence with the opening of a new production site in Monterrey, Mexico.

The producer of thermoplastic and cross-linked compounds sees the new unit as part of a long-term strategy to provide clients with better products and services as it bids to reach new markets.

With an original configuration of two production lines, the company expects to achieve a yearly production of 25,000 tons. This is Cabopol’s first production unit on the American continent and paves the way for expansion in the region following the successful operation of production units in Serbia, Morocco and Portugal. Read the full story on page 17. David Bell Editor

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