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Technology and News for the Wire Forming Industry
Spring Makers • Wire Formers • Mesh Welders • Rebar Processors
Four Issues per Year • Readers in over 70 Countries
Wire Forming Technology International (WFTI) is a quarterly technical publication covering the manufacture and use of springs, wire formed parts, wire mesh and rebar products as well as the materials, tooling, machinery and control systems for making those parts. Business, market and global trade show coverage is also provided, and readers are located in more than 70 countries.
News
Summer 2026
In the Summer issue of Wire Forming Technology International, we cover the following topics and more. Event Coverage: Feature Articles:
Spring 2026
The Spring issue of Wire Forming Technology International is now available online. In this issue we cover the following topics:
Winter 2026
The Winter issue of Wire Forming Technology International is now available online. In this issue, we cover the following topics
Articles
Residual Stresses Due to Shot Peening in Springs
Residual stresses are a little counterintuitive to the idea that a stress is defi ned as a load acting over
Economical Production of Springs in Combination with Downstream Machines
To create a cost-effective machine, the SCM 08 was technically optimized to include only the most essential features, while maintaining
What are the Heat Tint Colors for Stainless Steel and When Do They Form?
When stainless steel is exposed to an air atmosphere, or a high dew point moisture laden atmosphere during heating or
Mechanical Leverage Over Motor Power
Over the past decade, the tensile strength of spring wire has increased steadily across automotive, industrial, and energy-related applications. Materials
SpringWorld® 2026: The CASMI–SMI Alliance Continues to Thrive
Join your industry peers at SpringWorld 2026 for three days of connection, learning and celebration. Presented in partnership with CASMI
wire & Tube China 2026: The Sectors Leading Business Platform in China
From September 21 – 24 , 2026, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will once again become the international meeting
Micro-Spring Sector is Growing Rapidly
Simplex Rapid responds to the growing need for precision by offering a complete ecosystem of machines and devices specifically designed
Editorial Opportunities
Wire Forming Technology International magazine has unique editorial opportunities for you to reach your target audience through its various technical articles, trade show previews, news and new product departments, and special sections.
Media Kit
For advertising information, rates and special opportunities see our contact list below.
Contacts
Wire Forming Technology International (WFTI)
Initial Publications Inc.
1741 Akron Peninsula Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 USA
Tel: +1 330 864 2122 • Fax: +1 330 864 5298
Chip Lippincott, President and Publisher, chip@wireformingtech.com
Mike McNulty, VP & Editor, mcnulty@wireformingtech.com
Stherrim “Sterrin” Raymond, Editorial & Production Specialist, sterrin@wireformingtech.com
Alex Lippincott, Sales Representative alex@wireformingtech.com
Pete McNeil, Sales Representative, pete@wireformingtech.com
International Sales Agents
CHINA
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East China: Vivian Shang
+86-21 6289-5533, Ext. 169
vivian@ringiertrade.com
North & South China: Maggie Liu
+86-20 8732-3316, Ext. 9332
maggieliu@ringiertrade.com
Hong Kong: Mike Hay
+852 2369 8788, Ext. 11,
mchhay@ringier.com.hk
GERMANY
Alex Lippincott
Tel: 330-703-2724
E: alex@wireformingtech.com
INDIA
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Tel: +91 98102 48458
kapshan@hotmail.com
ITALY
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JAPAN
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TAIWAN
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Fax: +886 4 23252967
global@acw.com.tw
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