<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Expometals.net Market News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insights for Metalworking Professionals]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net</link><image><url>https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1649826786/assets/exp-logo.png</url><title>Expometals.net Market News</title><link>https://www.expometals.net</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:01:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.expometals.net/rss/en/news" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:01:01 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[All rights reserved 2026]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[Why many ERW tube mill investments underperform — and what to do about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many ERW tube mill investments underperform due to flawed assumptions. Discover the operational factors that impact ROI and output.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/why-erw-tube-mill-investments-underperform</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/why-erw-tube-mill-investments-underperform</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:10:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1779695330/expometals/news/2026/jacopo-grassino-erw-tube-mills-underperforming_guest-post-expometals.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming events for metalworking pros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the upcoming top metalworking events with Expometals.net guide, featuring global trade shows in the wire, tube, cable, and fasteners sectors. 
]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/this-months-top-events-for-metalworking-pros</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/this-months-top-events-for-metalworking-pros</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1759135587/expometals/news/2025/expometals-metalworking-events-b.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[200+ exhibitors confirmed for Fastener Fair Italy 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fastener Fair Italy 2026 returns to Milan with 200+ exhibitors, networking opportunities and the latest fastener and fixing technologies. Read all the info.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/200-exhibitors-confirmed-for-fastener-fair-italy-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/200-exhibitors-confirmed-for-fastener-fair-italy-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1779350871/expometals/news/2026/ffi-cover.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy, information exchange marked Wire Expo’s favorable return to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 6-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wire Expo 2026 brought together wire and cable professionals in Milwaukee for networking, tech showcases, and industry insights. Here is the post-show report. ]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/energy-information-exchange-marked-wire-expos-favorable-return-to-milwaukee-wisconsin-may-6-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/energy-information-exchange-marked-wire-expos-favorable-return-to-milwaukee-wisconsin-may-6-7</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gianni Vood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1779193537/expometals/news/2026/wire-expo-post-show-cover.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to basics: revisiting wire drawing history and fundamentals ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expometals launches Back to basics, an editorial series on wire drawing & metalworking fundamentals authored by Eng. Sergio Rusconi.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/back-to-basics-wire-drawing-metalworking</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/back-to-basics-wire-drawing-metalworking</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1778664929/expometals/news/2026/back-to-basics-episode-1-wire-drawing-history.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[wire & Cable Innovation Hub: leading the cutting-edge topics in the cable industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[wire China 2026 introduces the wire & Cable Innovation Hub in Shanghai, focusing on digitalization, sustainability, smart manufacturing, and market trends.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-and-cable-innovation-hub-leading-the-cutting-edge-topics-in-the-cable-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-and-cable-innovation-hub-leading-the-cutting-edge-topics-in-the-cable-industry</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1778055591/expometals/news/2026/wire-china-news-cover.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian Francesco Silvestri takes the helm at the European Spring Federation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silvestri succeeds Paul-Bernd Vogtland as president of the European Spring Federation. His agenda: standardization and a level playing field for spring makers.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/`silvestri-esf-president-european-spring-federation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/`silvestri-esf-president-european-spring-federation</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:30:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1777897425/expometals/news/2026/esf_silvestri_vogtland_handover.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wire Expo 2026, Milwaukee: exhibitors and highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wire Expo is in Milwaukee this time, May 6–7, 2026. Find out who is exhibiting at this year's WAI trade show — and check which companies are also on Expometals.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-expo-2026-milwaukee-exhibitors-and-highlights</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-expo-2026-milwaukee-exhibitors-and-highlights</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1777551529/expometals/news/2026/wire-expo-2026_expometals_special.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Data‑center demand is reshaping investment across the US wire and cable supply chain"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising US data center load reshapes grid investment, boosting aluminum conductor demand and accelerating wire and cable supply chain expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/us-data-center-demand-wire-cable-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/us-data-center-demand-wire-cable-investment</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1766412341/expometals/news/2025/wire-and-cable-quarterly-by-cru_expometals.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now that the dust has settled: a look back at wire & Tube 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[wire & Tube 2026 report: key figures, trends, show atmosphere and insights from wire, cable and tube exhibitors.
]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/now-that-the-dust-has-settled-a-look-back-at-wire-and-tube-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/now-that-the-dust-has-settled-a-look-back-at-wire-and-tube-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1776864459/expometals/news/2026/wire-tube-2026-post-show-report-expometals.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expometals V6 launched: clear cache to access new features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Expometals V6: AI-powered search, new languages, cloud infrastructure and modular pricing to boost visibility in the metalworking industry.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/expometals-v6-launched-clear-cache-to-access-new-features</link><guid 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13:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1775548881/expometals/news/2026/wire-machinery-made-in-italy-special-wire-2026-expometals.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tube Düsseldorf exhibitors' list: the Expometals Hall of Fame ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse exhibitors at Tube Düsseldorf, top exhibitor countries, and Expometals advertisers at the leading tube and pipe industry fair.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/tube-duesseldorf-exhibitors-list-the-expometalsnet-hall-of-fame</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/tube-duesseldorf-exhibitors-list-the-expometalsnet-hall-of-fame</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gianni Vood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:15:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferruccio Bellina (ACIMAF): "Heading to wire 2026 with stable numbers, but facing strong headwinds"]]></title><description><![CDATA[ACIMAF interview on wire 2026 outlook, with insights on Italian machinery, market trends, energy costs, and global demand in the wire and cable industry.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/bellina-wire-2026-italy-exhibitors-outlook</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/bellina-wire-2026-italy-exhibitors-outlook</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:25:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1774259176/expometals/news/2026/ferruccio-bellina-acimaf.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expometals.net at wire & Tube Düsseldorf 2026 | Discover Version 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expometals.net awaits you at wire & Tube Düsseldorf 2026. Come meet the team behind the screens and discover the newly introduced Version 6 of the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/meet-the-team-behind-expometalsnet-at-wire-and-tube-dusseldorf-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/meet-the-team-behind-expometalsnet-at-wire-and-tube-dusseldorf-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gianni Vood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:45:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1775660519/expometals/news/2026/cover-v6-expometals-eng-k.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The silent transformation of the wire industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore how automation, energy efficiency, and digitalization are transforming the wire industry, improving productivity and reshaping competitiveness.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-industry-trends-automation-energy-digitalisation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-industry-trends-automation-energy-digitalisation</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:50:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1774881063/expometals/news/2026/automation-process-monitoring-1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India: finished steel exports up 36.6% in FY2025-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's finished steel exports jumped 36.6% in FY2025-26 while imports dropped 37.4%. Here's what the data says about India's growing role in global steel.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/india-finished-steel-exports-fy2025-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/india-finished-steel-exports-fy2025-26</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:25:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1773403289/expometals/news/2026/india_rebar_control_facility-2.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keynote speakers set to inspire industry with AI and partnership concepts at Wire Expo 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Wire Expo 2026 in Milwaukee: explore steel market insights, AI in manufacturing, 150+ exhibitors, and technical sessions on wire and cable production.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/keynote-speakers-set-to-inspire-industry-with-ai-and-partnership-concepts-at-wire-expo-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/keynote-speakers-set-to-inspire-industry-with-ai-and-partnership-concepts-at-wire-expo-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Davide Dell'Oro]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:50:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1773154194/expometals/news/2026/we26_keynotes_expometals_1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial Accelerator Act raises questions for European steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[EU Industrial Accelerator Act proposal sparks debate in the steel sector over low-carbon procurement, Made in Europe rules, and competitiveness.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/industrial-accelerator-act-european-steel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/industrial-accelerator-act-european-steel</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:05:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1773140141/expometals/news/2026/interior-view-steel-factory.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The impact of Middle East tensions on global steel trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middle East tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global steel trade, raising freight rates, energy costs and risks to scrap and slab supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/hormuz-tensions-steel-trade</link><guid 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Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1773072839/expometals/news/2026/aim-forum-2026.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent research explores additive manufacturing of hard metal components]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiroshima University researchers explore hot-wire laser additive manufacturing of hard metal components, achieving over 1400 HV while reducing tungsten usage.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/additive-manufacturing-hard-metals</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/additive-manufacturing-hard-metals</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Secure complimentary access for a limited time and discover fastener technologies in Milan.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/registration-now-open-for-fastener-fair-italy-2026-italys-leading-event-for-fastener-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/registration-now-open-for-fastener-fair-italy-2026-italys-leading-event-for-fastener-industry</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:40:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1771235990/expometals/news/2026/fastener-fair-italy-26.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Electrification Action Plan to cut energy costs for steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[European steelmakers pay up to 3x more for electricity than global competitors. The EU Electrification Action Plan, expected in early 2026, aims to change this.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-electrification-costs-steel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-electrification-costs-steel</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:25:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1770820160/expometals/news/2026/eu-electrification-plan-and-steel.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven highlights to watch at wire & Tube 2026. Ryfisch: “In difficult times, fairs matter”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Ryfisch, Director wire & Tube at Messe Düsseldorf, discusses market challenges, networking and key highlights of wire & Tube 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-tube-2026-seven-highlights</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-tube-2026-seven-highlights</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:40:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1770634661/expometals/news/2026/daniel-ryfisch-messe-duesseldorf-press-conference.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fastener Expo Frankfurt (FEF) debuts in March 2026. Registration now open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfurt Fastener Expo debuts in March 2026 in Frankfurt. Discover exhibitors, pavilions, and programs for the global fastener industry. ]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/frankfurt-fastener-expo-fef-debuts-in-march-2026-registration-now-open</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/frankfurt-fastener-expo-fef-debuts-in-march-2026-registration-now-open</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:25:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1769617841/expometals/news/2026/fef-debut-2026.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric wire and cable professionals to convene in Hanover for CRU's strategic talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join global experts at the CRU Wire & Cable Summit 2026 in Hanover to explore trends in electrification, energy transition, and sustainable cable solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/electric-wire-and-cable-professionals-to-convene-in-hanover-for-crus-strategic-talks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/electric-wire-and-cable-professionals-to-convene-in-hanover-for-crus-strategic-talks</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:50:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1769597245/expometals/news/2026/cru-wire-cable-connection-summit.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBAM in 2026: affected importers, thresholds, and early figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBAM enters its definitive phase in 2026. Which importers remain in scope, how the 50-tonne threshold works, key deadlines, and early Commission figures.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/cbam-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/cbam-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:10:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1768820407/expometals/news/2026/eu-customs-cbam.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher to lead The Wire Association International in 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[WAI appoints David M. Fisher as its 73rd President for 2026, naming the James Monroe Wire & Cable CEO to lead the global wire and cable association.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/fisher-to-lead-the-wire-association-international-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/fisher-to-lead-the-wire-association-international-in-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Davide Dell'Oro]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:16:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1767803461/expometals/news/2026/fisher_pres2026_1200x675expometals.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wire & cable market trends for 2026 according to CRU]]></title><description><![CDATA[An in-depth outlook on the wire and cable industry in 2026, analyzing key trends across metallic cables, optical fiber, data centers and trade flows.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-cable-market-trends-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-cable-market-trends-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:01:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1766412341/expometals/news/2025/wire-and-cable-quarterly-by-cru_expometals.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The top 10 most visited companies on Expometals.net in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the current year comes to a close, let’s take a look at the top 10 most visited companies on Expometals.net.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/the-top-10-most-visited-companies-on-expometalsnet-this-year</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/the-top-10-most-visited-companies-on-expometalsnet-this-year</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gianni Vood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1765807106/expometals/news/2025/the-top-10-mosti-visited-online-stand-image-2025.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirror of the Markets: news from the wire rope industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wire rope industry is evolving through advanced materials and digitalized production as global demand rises, reshaping performance expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-rope-market-trends-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-rope-market-trends-2025</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Konrad Dengler]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:19:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1764925970/expometals/news/2025/mirror-of-the-markets_wire_ropes.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skills shortages and robotics: the challenge reshaping Europe’s metalworking shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedefop, EURES and OECD studies highlight a growing skills mismatch in metalworking, prompting many companies to adopt automation to stabilize production.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/skills-shortages-automation-metalworking</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/skills-shortages-automation-metalworking</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:50:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1764585130/expometals/news/2025/woman-operator-machinery.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU adopts definitive safeguard measures on ferro-alloy imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU adopts a three-year safeguard on ferro-alloy imports, introducing TRQs and variable duties with significant impacts on downstream operators.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-safeguard-ferro-alloy-imports-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-safeguard-ferro-alloy-imports-2025</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1763976724/expometals/news/2025/eu-ferroalloys-trq-measure.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[An international workshop on digital tools for the metallurgical industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[International workshop on AI, machine learning, simulation, and digital tools for metallurgy, featuring research, industrial cases, and future developments.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/an-international-workshop-on-digital-tools-for-the-metallurgical-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/an-international-workshop-on-digital-tools-for-the-metallurgical-industry</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:30:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1763570475/expometals/news/2025/dtmi-aim-1200x675-eng.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirror of the Markets: news from the wire mesh industry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Mirror of the Markets, we explore the wire mesh industry: market drivers, latest trends, and applications of this rapidly growing sector.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/mirror-of-the-markets-news-from-the-wire-mesh-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/mirror-of-the-markets-news-from-the-wire-mesh-industry</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Konrad Dengler]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:05:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1763377176/expometals/news/2025/mirror-of-the-markets-wire-mesh-market-outlook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messe Düsseldorf premieres the wire & Cable FORUM at wire 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new wire & Cable FORUM will debut alongside wire & Tube 2026, featuring expert talks and networking for the wire and cable industry.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/messe-dusseldorf-premieres-the-wire-and-cable-forum-at-wire-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/messe-dusseldorf-premieres-the-wire-and-cable-forum-at-wire-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gianni Vood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:50:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1762509635/expometals/news/2025/wire-and-cable-forum-2026-upscaled.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wire & cable experts convened in Kraków for the 2025 International Technical Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the Wire & Cable 2025 Conference in Kraków: 174 professionals gathered to share insights on innovation, technology, and market trends.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-and-cable-experts-convened-in-krakow-for-the-2025-international-technical-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-and-cable-experts-convened-in-krakow-for-the-2025-international-technical-conference</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1761909768/expometals/news/2025/krakow-wire-cable-conference-hall-2025-1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global steel demand set to rebound 1.3% in 2026 after flat 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worldsteel expects global steel demand to rise 1.3% in 2026 to 1,773 Mt, driven by India and developing economies amid easing inflation and investment.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/global-steel-demand-set-to-rebound-13-in-2026-after-flat-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/global-steel-demand-set-to-rebound-13-in-2026-after-flat-2025</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:20:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1760944654/expometals/news/2025/worldsteel_jsw_india_rebar.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU unveils new trade shield cutting tariff-free steel imports by 47%: industry reactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission proposed a stricter tariff rate quota system to limit steel imports, curb overcapacity, and support EU competitiveness. Read reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-tariff-rate-quota-steel-imports</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-tariff-rate-quota-steel-imports</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gianni Vood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1760081993/expometals/news/2025/captain-europe-eu-shield-steel-imports.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Blechexpo 2025 preview: top exhibitors & highlights you can’t miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Blechexpo 2025 in Stuttgart: top exhibitors, side events, and innovations from Expometals network companies. Your full guide to the show.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/blechexpo-exhibitors-list-and-highlights</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/blechexpo-exhibitors-list-and-highlights</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gianni Vood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1759832636/expometals/news/2025/schall_brand_blechexpo_schweisstec-uai-1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copper and grids: the global race reshaping the wire and cable supply chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global energy shift and digital expansion are reshaping copper, wire, and cable demand, opening new paths for innovation and material development.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/copper-and-grids-global-wire-cable-trends</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/copper-and-grids-global-wire-cable-trends</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:04:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1759752667/expometals/news/2025/xlpe-insulated-medium-high-voltage-power-cables.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s former Ilva steel plants: 10 acquisition offers submitted, including Bedrock and Marcegaglia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sept. 27 update – 10 new offers for Ilva plants submitted: full-site bids from Bedrock & Flacks Group, plus asset-specific interest from Marcegaglia and others.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/italys-former-ilva-steel-plants-10-acquisition-offers-including-global-industry-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/italys-former-ilva-steel-plants-10-acquisition-offers-including-global-industry-leaders</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:55:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1736760951/expometals/news/2025/ex-ilva.png" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[wire & Tube China 2026 opens international recruitment campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join wire & Tube China 2026 in Shanghai from Sept 21‑24: over 115,000 m², 1,600+ exhibitors, global forums, green tech, wire & tube industry advances.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-and-tube-china-2026-opens-international-recruitment-campaign</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/wire-and-tube-china-2026-opens-international-recruitment-campaign</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:25:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1758269137/expometals/news/2025/wire-china-cover.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mirror of the Markets: news from the technical spring industry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue of Mirror of the Markets, we explore the technical springs sector: market size, trends, and electrification challenges in a shifting industry.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/mirror-of-the-markets-news-from-the-technical-spring-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/mirror-of-the-markets-news-from-the-technical-spring-industry</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Konrad Dengler]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:55:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1758202996/expometals/news/2025/mirror_of_the_markets_industrial_springs_report.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESTAD heads to Italy: European Steel Technology and Application Days set to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join ESTAD 2025 in Verona: innovation, decarbonization, and digital tech for the steel industry. Discover the full conference program and register today.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/estad-heads-to-italy-european-steel-technology-and-application-days-set-to-begin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/estad-heads-to-italy-european-steel-technology-and-application-days-set-to-begin</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Perboni]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:55:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1757921112/expometals/news/2025/estad-2025_conference.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU steel market outlook remains poor as weak demand and tariff issues persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[EUROFER forecasts continued weakness for the EU steel market due to U.S. tariffs and low demand, with no clear recovery before 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-steel-market-outlook-remains-poor-as-weak-demand-and-tariff-issues-persist</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.expometals.net/en/news/eu-steel-market-outlook-remains-poor-as-weak-demand-and-tariff-issues-persist</guid><category><![CDATA[Metal Industry Insights]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniela Di Maggio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:24:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://res.cloudinary.com/expometals/image/upload/v1757942137/expometals/news/2025/steel_warehouse.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>