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  • 19 December 2024

    voestalpine Wire Italy celebrates its 10th anniversary

    At the end of November, voestalpine Wire Italy srl celebrated its 10th anniversary and, together with its employees, looked back on the company's successful development. The festivities began with a welcome by Simone Fiorella, Managing Director of the company, followed by introductory words from the management. 

  • SAQ 5.0 Rating

    8 December 2024

    A sustainability performance to be proud of: voestalpine Wire Technology achieves top results in NQC SAQ 5.0 rating

    voestalpine Wire Austria, voestalpine Wire Rod Austria and voestalpine Wire Germany have achieved outstanding results in the latest NQC Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) 5.0 Rating. With top scores of 94% for voestalpine Wire Austria, 94% for voestalpine Wire Rod Austria and 92% for voestalpine Wire Germany, they set new standards in sustainability assessment and underline their pioneering role in the industry.

  • Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) in-house exhibition

    3 December 2024

    Showcasing the opportunities and limitations of our industry at the Confederation of British Metalforming's in-house exhibition

    At the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) in-house exhibition, which took place recently, we had the special honor of being the first supplier to give a presentation that took a realistic and pragmatic look at the opportunities and limitations in our industry. The positive response from CMB shows that our openness and transparency are appreciated in the industry. We are particularly proud of the fact that we were able to open new doors - both for Eurostahl - our sales partner in the UK - and for us, as we were given access to markets and companies where we had no previous contact.

  • Sponsorship with HTL Leoben

    13 November 2024

    Class sponsorship with the Higher Technical College in Leoben: young talents experience the wire industry up close

    In October, students at Higher Technical College (HTL) Leoben had the unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the wire industry and gain important experience for their future careers. As part of sponsorships and class visits, voestalpine Wire Rod Austria opened its doors for the HTL Leoben.

  • Ball bearing approval for wire products

    12 November 2024

    Ball bearing approval for wire products: a well-rounded affair

    In 2024, voestalpine Wire Technology received the first ball bearing approval for its wire products. Teamwork, technological expertise, strong customer relationships and the CC4 continuous casting plant made this possible. You might not think at first that wire becomes a ball in a ball bearing. However, wire is a high-performance product that can be turned into a variety of end products. Material from ingot casting is usually used for further processing into balls. 

  • Wire solutions for railway systems

    5 November 2024

    Optimized wire solutions for railway systems: voestalpine Wire Technology at the InnoTrans 2024

    At the 14th edition of InnoTrans, the world’s leading trade fair for transport technology, voestalpine Railway Systems, a sister company of the companies of voestalpine Wire Technology, presented groundbreaking innovations. We were there and appreciated the valuable discussions with customers.

  • Wire Tech Day France 2024

    28 October 2024

    WIRE TECH DAY France 2024: innovation and sustainability at the core

    We are pleased to present a summary of the recent WIRE TECH DAY France 2024 event held in Lyon. The event brought together our experts and valued customers for a day of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. The event provided an exclusive opportunity to explore our latest technologies in wire technology, our commitment to sustainability and production facilities. A distinctive sporting event held prior to the main event provided a novel networking format.

  • 24 September 2024

    High-precision wire products for the textile industry: innovations for the highest demands

    Christian Steflitsch, Senior Sales Manager, and Johannes Gallobitsch, wire production expert, explain how voestalpine Wire Technology is making the textile industry more efficient. For more than two decades, the company has been supplying high-precision wires for cards and carding machines that meet the highest standards of quality and wear resistance. Cards are used in spinning preparation for cleaning and parallel alignment of raw fibers to form a fiber sliver. Carding cards perform a similar task in the production of nonwovens. Find out how these advanced wire solutions not only revolutionize textile production, but also increase efficiency and reduce the CO2 footprint through innovative manufacturing processes.

  • 22 August 2024

    Innovative AFP steels revolutionize the wire industry

    In an exclusive report, Bernd Strohhäussl, Head of Sales and Application Engineering, provides insights into an innovative material concept for AFP steels (advanced ferritic-pearlitic steels). Together with the teams from voestalpine Stahl Donawitz, voestalpine Wire Rod Austria and voestalpine Wire Austria, this sustainable wire solution was implemented. It shows how this concept revolutionizes the manufacturing process.

  • 20 August 2024

    Together with partners, voestalpine Wire Technology achieves a milestone in the decarbonisation of rolling bearing production

    Together with our partner SKF and voestalpine Stahl Donawitz, we have successfully produced the first prototype bearing made from steel containing hydrogen direct reduced iron (H-DRI). As H-DRI is a low-emission alternative to conventional iron ore-based steelmaking and one of the most important methods to make steel sustainable in the future, this collaboration represents a breakthrough in the efforts to decarbonize bearing production. 

  • 13 August 2024

    voestalpine employees as shareholders of the company: employee information event 2024

    The annual employee information event at the sites, including voestalpine Wire Austria in Bruck/Mur, was very popular: 80 employees accepted the invitation to learn about important updates and developments at the company. The 80 or so employees were warmly welcomed with an ice cream.

  • 23 July 2024

    Zero defect wire: innovative testing approach results in defect-free wire for our customers 

    From the billet to the finished wire product - we are revolutionizing wire testing technology with a cross-border approach. This breakthrough not only optimizes quality assurance, but also offers our customers in the wire industry decisive advantages.

  • 4 July 2024

    It’s a Match: Hilti and voestalpine Wire Rod Austria

    The partnership between the manufacturer of tools and fastening technology Hilti and voestalpine Wire Rod Austria has been in place for more than 20 years. As a highlight of the successful collaboration, the top customer presented voestalpine Wire Rod Austria with the Innovation Excellence Award 2023 in June 2024.

  • 18 June 2024

    Virtual product development of a brand new wire alloy with a reduced CO2 footprint

    In the wire industry, voestalpine Wire Technology stands for excellent, customized wire solutions that meet and exceed even the most demanding requirements. Our modern R&D infrastructure and digital product simulations enable us to develop products impressively quickly and efficiently. Today, we are pleased to present the innovation of the 2023/2024 financial year that we are proud of. It includes a number of benefits for our customers.

  • 28 May 2024

    "Die Lange Nacht der Forschung" brought science and innovation in the wire industry to life - join in, be amazed, discover!

    Die Lange Nacht der Forschung 2024T, Europe's largest research event, took place at our sites in Austria under the motto "Sustainability - greentec steel". Products and solutions made of wire could be experienced up close in our production facilities. Numerous visitors did not miss this opportunity.

  • 23 May 2024

    Flexible logistics: wire rod in 3 ton format

    voestalpine Wire Technology produces quality wire rod in the modern wire rolling mill of voestalpine Wire Rod Austria in St. Peter/Freienstein. Customers have the option of receiving deliveries in the format of 3 tons of coils or alternative delivery forms such as 2.5 or 2.7 tons of coils by prior arrangement. Convince yourself of the many advantages that the undivided 3 ton coils offer you.

  • 23 May 2024

    Strong together: PERFORMANCE IN WIRE team spirit at the business run in Bruck/Mur

    Well prepared, almost 60 employees of voestalpine Wire Austria, voestalpine Wire Rod Austria and the divisional Marketing Communication Agency took part in the business run in Bruck an der Mur, where the rainy weather and cool temperatures did not dampen the good mood and motivation. Participation in the 20th Bruck Business Run on May 16, 2024 was a complete success.

  • 30 April 2024

    Wire & Tube 2024: voestalpine Wire Technology presents pioneering concept for sustainable wire solutions - WHERE PREMIUM QUALITY MEETS ECO-FRIENDLY EXCELLENCE 2027

    The Wire & Tube 2024 in Düsseldorf, the world's leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry, opened its doors from April 15 to 19, 2024 and offered a fascinating insight into the latest developments and trends in the industry.

  • 15 April 2024

    greentec steel: world's first green wire rod produced from hydrogen-reduced pure iron and scrap at the voestalpine site in Donawitz

    voestalpine has produced the world's first high-quality "green" wire rod from hydrogen-reduced pure iron and scrap at its Donawitz site. The hydrogen-reduced pure iron was produced in the Hyfor pilot plant, while the landmark melting was carried out in the Group's own Technikum Metallurgie (TechMet) research facility, a unique complete steel plant in miniature.

  • 28 March 2024

    Our new brochure entitled "Fast Track Tailor-Made Wire Solutions" is here

    Our new brochure entitled "Fast Track Tailor-Made Wire Solutions" has arrived and offers you an exclusive insight into the company's state-of-the-art research and development processes. The brochure shows how customized wire solutions can be implemented quickly and efficiently.

  • 21 March 2024

    Charity bike challenge: together for a good cause

    13 voestalpine employees recently took part in a sporting charity campaign as a team. They cycled for 12 hours on ergometers. A total of 16 teams competed against each other and collected donations for a good cause.

  • 13 March 2024

    Excellently trained young skilled workers: congratulations on passing your apprenticeship exams!

    In total, all four apprentices at the two sites successfully completed their final apprenticeship examinations. These successes underline not only the commitment and diligence of the apprentices, but also the excellent training opportunities offered by voestalpine Wire Rod Austria, the modern wire rolling mill in St. Peter/Freienstein, and voestalpine Wire Austria, the premium supplier of wire in Bruck an der Mur.

  • 11 March 2024

    Class sponsorship with the Higher Technical College in Kapfenberg: young talents experience the wire industry up close

    A company visit to voestalpine Wire Austria in Bruck an der Mur marked the start of a five-year cooperation in the form of a class sponsorship with the first class of the mechatronics specialization (1BHME) at HTL Kapfenberg. The focus is on practical experience for the students.

  • 4 March 2024

    Wire & Tube 2024: visit us from April 15 to 19, 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany (hall 10, stand number D52-02)

    The wire trade fair, the world's leading trade fair for wire & cable, will once again open its doors at the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf from April 15 to 19, 2024.

    Immerse yourself in our world of in-depth metallurgical expertise at our newly designed trade fair stand and see our sustainable material solutions and innovative research and development opportunities for yourself.

  • 8 February 2024

    Data governance for better quality: innovative into the future

    The digital transformation is shaping our working world. We use digitalization for change and use data governance to optimize the quality of our wire products.

  • 1 February 2024

    WIRE TECH DAY in Katowice sets standards for wire innovations

    After two exciting days of inspiration and technological insight, we look back on a successful Wire Tech Day in Katowice. The Marriott Hotel provided the backdrop for innovative presentations, stimulating discussions and ground-breaking developments in the world of wire technology.

    There was no shortage of highlights at the event - get exclusive insights into two successful days in Katowice at Wire Tech Day here.

  • Successful IATF re-certification at voestalpine Wire Germany

    8 January 2024

    Quality assurance to the highest standards: successful IATF re-certification at voestalpine Wire Germany

    The IATF (International Automotive Task Force) certificate is an internationally recognized standard that was developed specifically for the automotive industry and places strict requirements on quality management systems in the supply chain to ensure the highest product quality and process reliability. voestalpine Wire Germany has successfully passed this demanding test, underlining our commitment to continuous improvement and the highest quality standards.

  • Prestressing steel wire for wind turbines

    8 January 2024

    Sustainable energy generation: voestalpine Wire Austria supplies prestressing steel wire for wind towers

    voestalpine Wire Austria strengthens wind energy and supplies high-quality prestressing steel wire for the prestressing of concrete segments, especially for wind towers erected using hybrid construction methods. The outstanding properties of the prestressing steel wire not only guarantee a robust construction, but also offer decisive customer benefits.

  • Photovoltaic systems in Bruck/Mur

    4 January 2024

    New photovoltaic systems for a greener future at voestalpine Wire Austria

    voestalpine Wire Technology not only stands for the production of high-quality wire solutions, but also for the increased use of sustainable energy sources in production. An important step in this direction is the recent installation of three photovoltaic (PV) projects (2 PV systems, in 3 different construction modes) in addition to the two existing hydropower plants at the Bruck/Mur site, which will increase in-house electricity production to a remarkable 40% and drive forward the reduction of CO2 emissions.

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