WCA March 2010

Industry news

Sikora to expand in Bremen The planned new building at Sikora headquarters in Bremen ❍ New services on offer

Goodwin Machinery Ltd continues its commitment to the wire and cable industry with the purchase of the spares division of Cable Machinery Spares Ltd. Goodwin can 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 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

Sikora AG is to expand its headquarters in Bremen. By the extension of one of the existing three buildings by three stories, the company will provide more space for future developments. Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2010. Meanwhile, in expansion moves elsewhere, Sikora AG opened up a new office in the Japanese capital Tokyo in autumn 2009. With the establishment of Sikora Japan, Sikora’s internal distribution network is increased to ten offices. The sales manager of Sikora Japan is Ms Yumi Ito. A native-born Japanese from Tokyo, she speaks English and German fluently, in addition to her native Japanese. Ms Ito has completed six months of technical training at Sikora’s headquarters in Bremen. Sikora Japan is the third new office within a year.

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Sikora AG – Germany Fax : +49 421 48900 90 Email : sales@sikora.net Website : www.sikora.net

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Wire & Cable ASIA – March/April 2010