WCA March 2009

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Madem’s year in Chattanooga

During 2008, Esteves Group invested heavily in its China factory to increase its level of service and expand the product range. Esteves (Shanghai) is now able to provide diamond dies from 10 microns in diameter. The Esteves factory in China is dedicated to its Asian customers. The Esteves Group has enhanced the customer technical support area by adding new engineers; part of the service oriented philosophy of the company. With more than a hundred years of experience, the Esteves Group produces a comprehensive range of products for the wire industry: diamond dies for drawing, stranding, compacting, shaving and tube calibrating, tungsten carbide (round and shaped) special tooling including extrusion tools and die Esteves Group’s investment in China

Employees outside the Chattanooga plant m m

In November 2008, Madem Reels USA Inc, located in Chattanooga TN, successfully completed one year since the first machines arrived in the US for commissioning. Chattanooga Mayor, Ron Littlefield, Hamilton County Mayor, Claude Ramsey and other authorities and busi- ness partners celebrated with Madem with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Madem plant in Chattanooga has 70 employees in 145,000ft 2 of covered area and services eight customers.

Second shift production began in October 2008.

reconditioning equipment. Esteves Group – Brazil

Madem Reels – Brazil Fax : +55 54 3462 5900

Email : madem@madem.com.br Website : www.mademreels.com

Email : sales@estevesgroup.com Website : www.estevesgroup.com

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