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| Nexans wins a subsea HVDC cable contract in excess of 80 million Euros for Canadian hydro power project
By Editor (21 Jan 13 5:05) in Developments Worldwide |
| Nexans, a worldwide expert in the cable industry, has been awarded by Nalcor Energy a contract in excess of 80 million Euros for a submarine high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The contract includes the manufacture, supply and laying of approximately 100 km of subsea HVDC cable and accessories to |
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| Borealis increases polyethylene and polypropylene prices
By Editor (21 Jan 13 5:00) in Developments Worldwide |
| Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, announces that it will increase all polyolefin prices for January, 2013. Polyethylene prices will increase by EUR 100/tonne, while prices for polypropylene will increase by |
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| WCISA Scholarship awarded to Davis-Standard employee
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:55) in Developments Worldwide |
| The Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association® (WCISA®) recently awarded a scholarship to Davis-Standard employee Jonathan Ludka in the amount of $2,000. Ludka is working with Davis-Standard mechanical engineers part-time while attending Three Rivers College in Norwich, Conn. He is |
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| Bekaert reports stable sales volumes in very challenging markets but is cautious on the outlook
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:40) in Developments Worldwide |
| Bekaert achieved consolidated sales of €2 647 million and combined sales of €3 361 million in the first nine months of 2012.
Consolidated sales increased by 2.0% and reflected stable sales volumes compared with the same period last year. The net effect of acquisitions and divestments (+8.0%) and the impact of currency movements (+5.4%) were largely neutralized by an organic sales decline (-11.4%) brought on by a weaker product mix due to the solar business collapse, steel-based raw material price decreases and persistent price pressure in highly competitive markets.
At the combined level, sales were down 5.3% in comparison with the first nine months of 2011. The organic sales decline (-7.5%) and the net effect of acquisitions and divestments (-1.7%) were partly tempered by |
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| Expansion of BASF in Lemförde
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:35) in Developments Worldwide |
| Fifty years after its founding sees BASF Polyurethanes GmbH in Lemförde continuing its success story. With the construction of a new production complex for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) the enterprise is making the biggest single investment at the site to date. “This project will sustainably strengthen our position as market leader in the specialty plastic TPU and underlines the great importance and future direction of the Lemförde site”, explained the two Managing Directors Dr. Uwe Hartwig and Dr. René Lochtman on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new buildings.
The complex will comprise five buildings covering a total area of over 4,500 square metres and reaching up to twenty metres in height. Alongside the production hall fitted with state-of-the-art production technology there will be |
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| 50th anniversary of Pangborn Europe tradition and modernity - 50 years of surface technology
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:30) in Developments Worldwide |
| Under the umbrella of Pangborn Group, Pangborn Europe as a leading manufacturer in the surface preparation industry has been celebrating in 2012 50 years of successful development and engineering in an increasingly diverse and technologically challenging industry.
Pangborn Europe was founded in 1962, and |
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| Von Roll third quarter results 2012 affected by weak market development in Europe and Asia
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:25) in Developments Worldwide |
| In late October 2012 Von Roll Holding AG published its results for the third quarter 2012. The weak market conditions in the major markets Europe and Asia lead to a weak business development of Von Roll in the third quarter 2012. Order intake declined by 11% to CHF 386 million. The industrial group sales totaled CHF 386 million, 5.9% lower than in the third quarter 2011.
Von Roll Insulation business line sales likewise declined by 5.9% compared with the prior year period, to CHF 235 million. Order intake by this |
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| Leoni reduces the risk of infection in hospitals with antimicrobial cables
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:15) in Developments Worldwide |
| Leoni, the leading provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, is using a new acid-based technology that gives plastic surfaces a germ-killing effect. The use of antimicrobial device housings, cables and cords in hospitals or doctors' surgeries can contribute substantially to increasing the standard of hygiene and minimising the risk of infection. Unwanted gaps in the |
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| Leoni’s income to the end of September 2012 up 5 percent
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:10) in Developments Worldwide |
| Leoni, the leading provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, increased its consolidated sales by nearly 5 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2012, to EUR 954.7 million (previous year: EUR 913.1 million). From January to September 2012 the amount of business was likewise up by about 5 percent, or EUR 124.0 million, to EUR 2,891.4 million (previous year: EUR 2,767.4 million). From its own resources Leoni grew by EUR 87.3 million, due above all to the heavy demand through to the reporting date from the |
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| PWM M101 cold welder in demand at Istanbul Cable & Wire Fair
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:05) in Developments Worldwide |
| British company PWM, leading manufacturer of cold pressure welding equipment, found its best-selling M101 cold welder much in demand at the Cable & Wire Fair at the CNR Expo Centre in Istanbul, earlier this month.
“The fair certainly exceeded our expectations,” said PWM’s managing director, Steve Mepsted.
“It was very well attended by manufacturers from a wide range of industry sectors and provided some excellent |
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| SMS Concast and SMS Meer to build green field minimill
By Editor (12 Dec 12 5:00) in Developments Worldwide |
| SIMEC Group from Mexico has placed an order with SMS Concast and SMS Meer for a minimill. The plant for "GV do Brazil" will be tailored to the customer's requirements and offers high production flexibility. The minimill is to be erected near Pindamonhangaba in the Brazilian state of Săo Paulo.
SMS Concast will supply the steelworks for the minimill, and SMS Meer the adjacent bar and wire rod mill. The plant is designed for an annual production capacity of 520,000 t billets and 400,000 t bars and wire rod, which |
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| Samp Shanghai new plant: a dazzling opening ceremony
By Editor (08 Dec 12 16:00) in Developments Worldwide |
| The Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Samp Shanghai plant in Malu Town, which took place earlier this year (26th September 2012), was a very successful event and marked an important milestone in the company's history. The ceremony welcomed over 200 guests from 20 different countries into a brand-new building, designed for the manufacturing of machinery and equipment for the wire and cable industry. Many notable people attended the event and speeches were delivered by |
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| Zhangdiang Iron & Steel Works have placed an order with
By Editor (06 Dec 12 15:50) in Developments Worldwide |
| Chinese Zhangdiang Iron & Steel Works placed an order with the German company Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG, Hilden to revamp their existing bar mill. Target of this measure, by the implementing the Kocks 3-roll Reducing- & Sizing Block [RSB] as the essential part, is the production increase of round bars in special bar qualities for the automotive industry. This will contribute to |
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| IWCS 2012 a successful event
By Editor (04 Dec 12 15:00) in Developments Worldwide |
| The International Wire & Cable Symposium, Inc. (IWCS) hosted the 61st International Wire Connectivity Symposium earlier this month in Providence, RI. The event drew 1125 registrants, representing a 10% increase in attendance over the past few years. With more than 100 exhibitors, and a shortened exhibition schedule, attendees were kept very busy with a program of over 120 technical presentations, and visits to the exhibitors.
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| LS Cable & System becomes a world-class cable maker on its 50th anniversary.
By Editor (30 Nov 12 11:00) in Developments Worldwide |
| LS Cable & System (Chairman & CEO Christopher Koo) celebrated its 50th anniversary in the auditorium of Anyang LS Tower at 4:00pm on November 23 2012. Domestic and foreign executives, including Chairman & CEO Christopher Koo, President & CEO Jongho Son, President & COO Jaeun Koo and Satoh Norio, former Chairman of Japan’s Hitachi Cable, Ltd., and 400 guests attended the ceremony.
Appreciation plaques were presented to KEPCO, KT and Japan’s Hitachi Cable for their contribution to the growth of LS Cable & System, and |
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| PWM’s cold welders in action at Interwire 2013
By Editor (21 Nov 12 6:50) in Developments Worldwide |
| British manufacturer PWM will be demonstrating its high-performance cold pressure welders at Interwire 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, April 23-25. The PWM range will be exhibited at the show by Joe Snee Associates (booth 1163) exclusive distributor of PWM cold welding equipment, spares and dies in the US and Canada.
PWM’s comprehensive range includes manual and |
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| Nanjing Iron & Steel sign contract with Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG,
By Editor (21 Nov 12 6:45) in Developments Worldwide |
| Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (NISCO) have signed a contract with the German company friiedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG, Hilden for the supply and the commissioning of a 3-roll Reducing & Sizing Block 370/4 in heavy duty design [RSB++]for a new SBQ bar mill.
NISCO is part of the Nanjing Iron & Steel Union Company Limited with its headquarters in Nanjing and is listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange. It has approx. 11,400 employees and operates blast furnaces and rolling mills with |
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| Borealis to acquire DEXPlastomers
By Editor (21 Nov 12 6:40) in Developments Worldwide |
| Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, announced 12.11.2012 that it has reached an agreement to acquire the shares of DSM Plastomers B.V. and Exxon Chemical Holland Ventures B.V., each holding a 50% interest in DEXPlastomers V.O.F. in Geleen, The Netherlands, from |
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| Schlatter plans declarative capital reduction
By Editor (21 Nov 12 6:35) in Developments Worldwide |
| The extensive reorganisation of the Schlatter Group, which began in financial year 2012, is progressing according to plan. As the balance sheets of Schlatter Industries AG and Schlatter Holding AG are heavily affected by operating losses, devaluations and restructuring costs, the Board of Directors intends to offset their losses against reserves with subsequent declarative capital reductions. After these steps have been taken, Schlatter Industries AG is to be merged with Schlatter Holding AG. Company downsizing is |
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| Coghlan joins Davis-Standard as CFO
By Editor (21 Nov 12 6:30) in Developments Worldwide |
| Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that Kevin Coghlan has joined the company as CFO.
Coghlan will provide leadership and direction for Davis-Standard’s finance and accounting functions worldwide. He brings to Davis-Standard a well-rounded executive-level leadership background with over 28 years of finance and business management experience with multinational companies in both private equity and public settings. His most recent position was CFO, Treasurer and |
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