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EuroWire – July 2011 20
corporate news
AXJO® America is a newly formed
company, owned by AXJO in Sweden
(51%) and Windak holding (49%).
The managing director is Dan
Shelander, USA, and the chairman of
the board of directors is Jacob Nilsson,
Sweden.
AXJO delivers spools and drums in
polymer materials to all large cable
works in europe, as well as to users in
Asia, Brazil and Africa.
In conjunction with the International
Wire and Cable Trade Fair in Düsseldorf,
Germany, many visitors from the
USA have exhibited an interest in the
company’s products during recent years.
Windak, based in North Carolina, USA,
produces reeling machines that can be
found at cable works all over the world.
AXJO and Windak have collaborated
on the development of systems and
products for the european market for
many years, and both companies now
feel that the time is right to offer the
market in the USA a range of modern
spools and production plant equipment.
Machinery and equipment was due to be
installed at Windak’s premises in hickory,
North Carolina during April and May, with
the first deliveries expected to occur in
June and July.
The modern production facility will
use robots, material management and
monitoring systems, and has been
developed from the Swedish production
model. Swedish technicians will be
present during the introduction period.
AXJO America’s spools and drums are made
from a recycled polymer material that
ensures consideration is taken with regard
to sustainability and the environment.
This proprietary material ensures that the
products are resistant to cold and heat,
are not sensitive to UV radiation and that
they are ergonomic. Since the spools
are manufactured in mono-material,
and so do not need to be sorted prior to
destruction, AXJO is able to offer its own
recycling facility.
Windak Inc – USA
Email:
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Axjo Plastic AB – Sweden
Fax: +46 371 124 24
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