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Technology and News for the Wire Forming Industry

Spring Makers • Wire Formers • Mesh Welders • Rebar Processors
Four Issues per Year • Readers in over 70 Countries

Wire Forming Technology International (WFTI) is a quarterly technical publication covering the manufacture and use of springs, wire formed parts, wire mesh and rebar products as well as the materials, tooling, machinery and control systems for making those parts. Business, market and global trade show coverage is also provided, and readers are located in more than 70 countries.

News

Winter 2025

The Winter 2025 issue is now available online. In this issue, WFTI covers: Industry Event Coverage: Special Features: Plus Patents,

Fall 2024

In the Fall 2024 you will find the following articles and more. Annual Company Profiles Section Industry Event Coverage:• 2024

Innovations for e-mobility: high-performance production and cooling of electronic components

The medium-sized mechanical engineering companies Gehring, NAGEL and WAFIOS as well as Lambda Resins GmbH will be presenting their latest

Articles

High Strength Rebar Thread Rolling Systems

Kinefac Corporation, a world leader in the manufacture of cylindrical die thread rolling equipment and dies since 1962, supplies heavy-duty

Components for Good

Electromobility is seen as a key technology for changing the current transport situation in the long term. The reduction of

Wire Producer Celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Italy

At the end of November, voestalpine Wire Italy srl celebrated its tenth anniversary and, together with its employees, looked back

Top Products of 2024

Wire Forming Technology International has chosen the winners in our 25th annual article on the top products of the year.

Exploring the Future of Supply Chain in 2025

by Adrian Wood Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency

CNC Wave Spring & Piston Ring Production

Wave springs offer significant advantages over traditional compression springs. With the advantages of reducing spring installation space and working height,

Preview: wire & Tube Mexico 2025

wire Mexico 2025 Returns to Monterrey; Debut Of Tube Mexico The second staging of wire Mexico as part of the

Editorial Opportunities

Wire Forming Technology International magazine has unique editorial opportunities for you to reach your target audience through its various technical articles, trade show previews, news and new product departments, and special sections.

Media Kit

For advertising information, rates and special opportunities see our contact list below.

Click here to view the 2025 Media Kit

Contacts

Wire Forming Technology International (WFTI)
Initial Publications Inc.
1741 Akron Peninsula Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 USA
Tel: +1 330 864 2122 • Fax: +1 330 864 5298

Chip Lippincott, President and Publisher, [email protected]

Mike McNulty, VP & Editor, [email protected]

Stherrim “Sterrin” Raymond, Editorial & Production Specialist, [email protected]

Alex Lippincott, Sales Representative [email protected]

Pete McNeil, Sales Representative, [email protected]

 

International Sales Agents

CHINA
Ringier Trade Media Ltd.
East China: Vivian Shang
+86-21 6289-5533, Ext. 169
[email protected]

North & South China: Maggie Liu
+86-20 8732-3316, Ext. 9332
[email protected]

Hong Kong: Mike Hay
+852 2369 8788, Ext. 11,
[email protected]

GERMANY
Alex Lippincott
Tel: 330-703-2724
E: [email protected]

INDIA
Kapil Suri
Tel: +91 98102 48458
[email protected]

ITALY
Casiraghi Global Media srl
Diego Casiraghi, Oliver Casiraghi
Tel: +39 031 261407
Fax: +39 031 261380
[email protected]

JAPAN
Sakura International
Ken Myohdai
Tel: 81-6-6264-3900 or 81-3-5646-1160
Fax:81-6-6264-3901 or 81-3-5646-1161
[email protected]

TAIWAN
Worldwide Services Co. Ltd.
Robert Yu
Tel: +886 4 23251784
Fax: +886 4 23252967
[email protected]

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