EoW May 2012

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New web presence for Rautomead ▲ ▲ A snapshot of the new Rautomead home page

The ‘Continuous Casting Technology’ side of the site showcases the company’s established continuous casting equipment and technology for non-ferrous metals applications, including copper wire and cable, alloy wire, engineering alloys, precious metals, copper magnesium and turnkey projects, while the other half of the site focuses upon the exciting new developments taking place within the company’s new ‘Advancing Metals Technology’ division. Rautomead – UK Website : www.rautomead.com Whilst the region is steeped in history, the Valtiberina valley is very much in the present day. The valley is home to a number of industries, the largest of which is Tratos, which has two manufacturing plants employing 300 people, with a turnover well in excess of €120 million. The new ‘Discover Valtiberina’ guide has been a labour of love for Dr Maurizio Bragagni, export manager of Tratos: “Tratos is a family owned business and we are proud of our cultural heritage and the beautiful setting of the valley. We want to encourage visitors to the area and help local businesses in the process,” he said. “We hope the guide helps in achieving that by showing the highlights, whether it be the regional cuisine and local crafts, the scenery or some of the many festivals we are home to.” Tratos Cavi – Italy Website : www.tratos.it

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specialist of Dundee, Scotland, has launched a new website to reflect the changes that have transformed the company in recent months. the group, ‘Rautomead Advancing Metals Technology’, has dictated a new structure for the site, which now falls into two distinct, and easily navigable, parts, ‘Continuous Casting Technology’ and ‘Advancing Metals Technology’. Rautomead Limited Rautomead’s 2011 launch of an entirely new division within Cable manufacturer Tratos Cavi has produced a colour booklet celebrating the Valtiberina valley in Tuscany where it has operated its manufacturing facility for over 40 years. The 32 page ‘Discover Valtiberina’ guide explains the geology, flora and fauna of this picturesque valley, along with the human history dating back to the Palaeolithic period through the Bronze Age, Etruscan and Romans, Renaissance and right up to the present day. It examines the impact man has had in the region, including the building of the Montedoglio dam, as well as the many towns and villages, the most notable of which is the ancient town of Pieve Santo Stefano. As you might expect, local cuisine and craft feature in the guide, including dishes typical of the region, lace making and cigar production.

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EuroWire – May 2012