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for the past two years, but the difficult and restrictive legal environment is not conducive to a fair and planned exit strategy.” At full capacity, Wardwell expects its Joint Venture in China to deliver new features and models of similar quality levels and contribute savings of approximately 40% over Wardwell’s existing production facilities beginning in mid-2007. “We needed a lower cost source for the equipment currently produced in Germany, and these initiatives will make Wardwell more competitive over the long term and able to meet customer expectations,” added Farnum. “Although we deeply regret the necessity of closing Wardwell Europe, we feel that our customers will be better served through our Joint Venture partners in China.” The Alfeld facility will close immediately and the date and details for closing the Berlin facility are under review. The company wishes to acknowledge the efforts and contributions made by its employees over the past 5 and 12 years, respectively.

president and chairman, the confi- dence to expand production plans and to designate additional models for transfer to China in the future. Now, a strong Euro and declining sales in Europe have prompted Wardwell to accelerate the transfer, bringing about a shift of production capacity. As a result, production from the both the Berlin and Alfeld plants in Germany is being transferred to Wardwell’s plant in Rhode Island and to its Joint Venture facility in Shanghai. Products formerly made by Wardwell Europe – such as the Dratex, DF, Fo3 and Unidra braiding models, and a select line of spiralling and shielding equipment – will be available at these plant locations. “We believe the relocation of production to more efficient and better strategically-located facilities will allow us to be more responsive to our customers’ needs and reduce costs significantly,” said Mr Farnum. “Wardwell has been trying to consolidate its operations in Germany

Any customer inquiries should be directed to Wardwell’s usual customer contacts in Berlin, Central Falls, Milan, or Shanghai.

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Wardwell Braiding Machine Company – USA Fax : +1 401 723 2690 Email : general@wardwell.com Website : www.wardwell.com

CHA machines from Taiwan

Established in 2000, Tai Jih Precision Machine Company is the name behind the CHA brand of electrical wire and cable braiding machines emanating from Taiwan.

Light and heavy braiders Shanghai NanYang Electrical Equipment Co, Ltd specialises in the production of machinery for wires and cables, PVC pipes and wrappings, including high speed braiders, taping machines, plastic extruders, take-up & pay-off and ring marking machines.

The is focussed on improving the performance of braiders. Currently, the maximum speed of its GSB-1A 16-carrier braider is 150 rpm, but through redesigning, this should increase to 165 rpm. The company’s latest model, GSB-1Q, is a 16-carrier light braider for ultra-thin company

The CHA 16-S braiding machine from Tai Jih Precision Machine Company ▲

This specialist company is constantly enhancing the research and development behind its equipment and it has applied for patents in Europe and America as well as mainland China and Taiwan. Tai Jih states: “We strive to provide our customers with the best product and after-sales service to ensure a completely worry-free purchase.” Tai Jih Precision Machine

A braider from Nanyang’s GSB range

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wires, using copper, tinning copper or chemical fibre as the braiding layer. The minimum diameter of braiding thread is 0.03mm, and the maximum speed is 120 rpm. Model GSB-1Z/2Z is NanYang’s 16/24-carrier heavy steel braider, and the company has also completed the design of a 36-carrier horizontal steel braider, due to go into production shortly.

Company Ltd – Taiwan Fax : +886 4 2639 9796

Shanghai Nanyang Electrical Equipment Co Ltd – China Fax : +86 21 5042 9025 Email : sales@shanghai-nanyang.sina.net

Email : cha.taijih@msa.hinet.net Website : www.cha-a.com.tw

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