EoW March 2010

corporate news

TBE Multibend TBE introduces the MULTIBEND series of Machines for high quality production of complex wireforms, flat metal products & special torsion springs from mild steel and spring tempered materials New Allen Bradley Control Systems • Touchscreen Program Interface • Servo Axes – Up to 16 • Multibend Head Design • High Speed Servos & Controls • Minimal Tooling • Component Rotation for 3-D Bends • Component Transfers • Secondary Integrated Operations • Fast Setup Times •

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Goodwin Machinery Ltd is proud to announce its continued commitment to the wire and cable industry with the purchase of the spares division of Cable Machinery Spares Ltd. Goodwin Machinery Ltd is able to supply all spare parts, drawings and full refurbishment and repair services for B&F Carter Ltd, Winget Syncro, Hanson & Edwards and Babcock Wire Equipment. Goodwin Machinery has also taken on board the gearbox repair and refurbishment service from CMS. This will continue to be carried out using the same skills and commitment as before with the added experience of Goodwin’s own staff. Goodwin Machinery will continue to supply used wire and cable machinery. Goodwin Machinery Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1204 534415 Email : goodwin-ltd@btconnect.com Website: www.goodwinmachinery.co.uk InnoVites BV has contracted Crypsis to co-develop technology that allows InnoVites’ customers to reduce material costs. Crypsis applies state-of-the-art optimisation technology to determine the optimal cutting plans in cable manufacturing and distribution operations. InnoVites integrates this technology in its ERP business software, helping its customers to minimise scrap and handling costs, while maintaining highest delivery performance. InnoVites BV – The Netherlands Crypsis – India Email : info@innovites.com Email : contact@crypsis.net Website : www.innovites.com Website : www.crypsis.net Software cooperation The Prysmian Group has taken a majority 51% controlling stake in the Indian group of Ravin Cables for an overall investment of around €26 million. With turnover of around €45 million in the financial year April 2008 – March 2009, Ravin is among India’s best known cable manufacturers, with a range including low and medium voltage cables and a market that extends to Africa and the Middle East. Apart from its principal manufacturing facility in Pune, near Mumbai, Ravin is also present in the Emirate of Fujairah with the company Power Plus Cable Co LLC, a joint venture with the Government of Fujairah, and for which it is in charge of operational management. Power Plus is already equipped to produce high voltage cables. The group has a total of 355 employees in its two facilities in India and the Arab Emirates. “We are very pleased we have found a well-reputed, well managed and competitive partner in India who is also present in the Middle East,” commented Valerio Battista, Prysmian’s chief executive. “One with whom we look to pursue a growth strategy with a primary focus on development in the areas of high-tech cables for utilities as well as industrial cables. This operation also allows us to have a manufacturing presence in another strategic market.” The Indian market for high voltage cables and systems is expected to grow rapidly, doubling its size in the next three years. The new joint venture’s goal is to more than double the turnover by 2012, particularly by developing the mix of higher added value products. Prysmian Group – Italy Website : www.prysmian.com Prysmian acquires 51% of Ravin Cables

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