WCA January 2020

wire 2020 – THE show for new technology and trends The first issue of a new year starts with a look at exhibitors heading to wire 2020 in Düsseldorf, Germany, in just two months’ time. The leading and most influential exhibition in the wire and cable calendar will throw open its doors for an expectant audience to learn of new technology, meet with old friends and colleagues, and survey the latest trends in an industry which plays a pivotal role worldwide. Running from 30 March to 3 April, wire 2020 will provide the ideal opportunity for suppliers and buyers from all sectors of the industry to meet, exchange views and learn of the latest technology in an ever-changing industry. Our coverage in this issue begins on page 81 with the listing of more than 1,100 exhibitors attending this year’s exhibition. The March issue will too provide a more in-depth look at the exhibitors attending the Fairgrounds on the side of the River Rhine. You can collect your free copies of Wire & Cable ASIA and EuroWire from our stand in the wire halls, 11D26, and from the new Hall 1, stand FO01. Sister publications Tube & Pipe Technology and Tube Products INTERNATIONAL will also be available from the Hall 1 stand, and from E44 in Hall 4.

We are also using this issue to launch our new section – Fasteners ASIA . Covering the whole fasteners and spring industry, from machinery manufacture to the end products, the section is highlighted by its own covers, and features industry news, products and manufacturing technology. The section starts on page 49.

David Bell Editor

When and where 2020 30 March–3 April: wire 2020 – trade exhibition – Düsseldorf, Germany Organisers : 2–4 June: Wire Expo – trade exhibition and conference – Uncasville, Connecticut, USA Organisers : Wire Association International Fax : +1 203 453 8384 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Fax : +49 211 4560 668 Email : wire@ messe-duesseldorf.de Website : www.wire.de Email : sales@wirenet.org Website : www.wirenet.org

23–26 September: wire China –

17–20 June – Korea Metal Week – trade exhibition – Seoul, South Korea Organisers : KT Fairs Fax : +82 02 784 6810 Email : master1@ktfairs.com Website : www.korea-metal.com

trade exhibition – Shanghai, China Organisers : SECRI and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co Ltd Fax : +86 216 169 8301 Email : shanghai@mdc.com.cn Website : www.wirechina.net

(Photo courtesy: Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann)

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Wire & Cable ASIA – January/February 2020