WCA September 2024

25-28 September 2024

Shanghai, China

streamline and automate modern wire production processes. The company positions itself as a one stop shop for wire machinery, offering everything from single machines to complete production lines and entire factories. Solutions can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, catering to a wide range of wire types including welding, low- to high-carbon, stainless steel and spring wire. Lämneå Bruk designs, develops and manufactures all parts and components for its machines in-house in Sweden, ensuring complete customisation and quality.

tickets available for purchase at €60 each. Details and ticket sales for the river cruise are available at www.iwma.org/ events. IWMA Ltd www.iwma.org

Because networking is at the heart of the IWMA’s mission, the association has announced the return of its evening networking event, the Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise, scheduled for Thursday 26 September. The 2019 cruise, for which all tickets were sold, featured clear skies, night-time views of Shanghai and a buffet of local cuisine and drinks.

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Lämneå Bruk AB Stand: E1 F32

Lämneå Bruk, a leading Swedish wire machinery manufacturer with more than 200 years of experience, is excited be returning to the wire China show. “We’re thrilled to be back at wire China after a hiatus due to Covid,” said company president Jonas Hagstedt. “The last time we exhibited was in 2018, and we’re eager to reconnect with existing customers, forge new partnerships, and witness the advancements shaping the Chinese and regional wire industry.” The company will be placing the spotlight on its No Twist Coiler technology. Continually refined since its introduction in 1992, the No Twist Coiler (NTC) delivers output increases in wire drawing and uncoiling processes without requiring modifications to the existing line set-up. pre-twist, producing consistent pattern-laid coils in inverted carriers, which eliminates scrap for maximum productivity and economic performance. While the No Twist Coiler will be a key focus, Lämneå Bruk will also showcase its expertise in fully automatic lines. From rewinding lines to coilers and spoolers, these solutions are designed to The NTC reverses the

Lämneå Bruk AB www.lamnea.com

The IWMA river cruise is a popular event

This year, to accommodate high demand, more tickets for the cruise have been secured. Guests will be collected from the IWMA stand at wire China and transported via coach to the dock for a two-hour cruise, before being returned to the exhibition hall or the Mercure Shanghai Century Park Hotel. Member companies are eligible for two complimentary tickets, with additional

Maillefer Extrusion Oy Stand: E1 D21

Maillefer’s theme for the wire China show is “master more with less”. Reflecting the push towards renewable energy and the sustainable use of resources, the company offers extrusion solutions to produce more quality products with less material, less energy, less waste and less effort.

The THC 50/90 crosshead will be exhibited

The components to be exhibited on the stand recognise the need for efficiency, evolving production demands and ever-increasing precision. The line-up spans diverse industry needs, and will include an ECH 35/45 crosshead, a THC 50/90 crosshead and an EKP card rack replacement. The crosshead developments include centring techniques that are claimed to achieve exceptional centricity. Aftermarket services present an effective card rack upgrade for extending the lifetime of EKP 50 and 60 dual take-ups. Maillefer specialists will be available to share details about recent technology such as the new high-volume NXW

No Twist Coiler

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