Last call for CabWire 2015 delegates

There's only a week to go, but you still have time to register for CabWire 2015, the 7th biennial cable and wire conference returning to Düsseldorf, Germany, on November 3.
Here are some of the highlights not to be missed.

Ferrous programme highlights

"New electro galvanising line with insoluble anodes technology"
Lorenzo Facchinelli, GCR Eurodraw Srl
Lorenzo will discuss the technology behind the company's new galvanising line.
 
"Technological progress created by a new type of tungsten carbide dies"
Fabio Bellina, Koner Srl
The presentation discusses how new metallurgical compositions of tungsten carbide affects zinc-coated wire drawing. The paper's conclusions are based on research using university laboratory studies and practical tests that focus on improving lubrication, reducing wire and die friction events and avoiding removal of galvanized coatings from the wire surface.

"The use of steel strip, shaped wire and round wire in the production of umbilical cable and submarine cable"
Sean Harrington, Ceeco Bartell

"New design in open fire furnaces"
Rene Branders, FIB Belgium

>> Full ferrous programme

Non-ferrous programme highlights

"The future of the global cable industry"
Robert Daniels, CRU Group
A review and look at the outlook for the global cable industry

"Application of new technologies in the drawing of coated wire and subsequent insulation with high-temperature materials"
Enrico Conte, SAMP SpA

"Manufacturing solutions for alternative materials to copper for automotive wires"
Stephan Gorgels, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH

"Manufacturing of compact conductors, highlighting the benefits and potential costs reductions in the whole stranding process"
Sean Harrington, Ceeco Bartell

"Properzi adds continuous rotary extrusion to its range of equipment to provide an integrated solution for the production of ACSR/AS conductors"
Carmelo Brocato, Continuus Properzi

>> Full non-ferrous programme

HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

“This is one of the most stimulating programmes ever presented at CabWire," says Peter Large, IWMA technical sub-committee chairman. "With such a formidable list of speakers, it's an unmissable event for all wire and cable professionals of all levels. It you haven't already registered, do it now. Just click here and complete the registration form. We look forward to seeing you there."



EXTRAS
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Networking evening > Don't forget, as part of your CabWire 2015 registration fee you can enjoy a networking evening at the popular Zum Schlüssel Brewery in the heart of Düsseldorf old town. Sample typical brewery hospitality at a relaxed event with fellow delegates and conference speakers. Don't miss delicious house specialities, including Original Schlüssel fresh from the barrel, and tour the historic brewery.


Optional plant tour > On Wednesday 4 November, delegates have a rare opportunity to visit one of the world's leading ferrous plants when ArcelorMittal invites CabWire delegates to visit its new Duisburg wire rod mill, which produces cold heading, spring grades, bearing and other special wire rod grades to the automotive market. Find out more about the tour venue here.