From April 15 to 19, 2024, all the experts from the tube, pipe and wire rod industries will meet once again at Messe Düsseldorf. This time, we will turn the spotlight on the idea of lifecycle partnership in the metals industry and showcase our ideas for a sustainable future. A highlight at the SMS group booth will be the largest ERW-welded tube of its kind with a diameter of 700 millimeters. It comes from the welded tube plant at Zekelman installed by us in the USA.
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SMS Campus tours
During Tube & wire, we take the opportunity to present our new SMS Campus in Mönchengladbach to you. After a short tour in the Campus building you have the opportunity to visit one of the following spots:
- Workshop with test run of a new pipe coupling threading machine (RMG): SMS group is a full-liner for the equipment for the OCTG production. In this context, we would like to show you a short test run of our pipe coupling threading machine (RMG) in our workshop. You will also learn more about our new autonomous measuring system for premium threads to increase production efficiency (ThreadView).
- Electrics/Automation Test Center: On this tour, you will gain an insight into the X-Pact® Plug & Work integration test at our site in Mönchengladbach, where we utilize the concept of a digital twin of the plant to simulate automation processes. Developed by SMS group, this concept of integration testing allows digital commissioning of automation under realistic conditions.
- Coating Competence Center: Join this tour to discover our Coating Competence Center at Mönchengladbach, as one part of SMS group’s worldwide coating service. Here, we develop coating solutions for our customers around the world that are precisely tailored to their needs.
The tours take place from Tuesday to Thursday, starting at our booth at 11 am and 2 pm. You will be back at the trade fair around 2pm and 5 pm.
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Leading Partner Talks
Also during this Tube & wire trade fair, customers and experts from SMS group enter the stage to discuss innovation, projects, and the future of our industry. Find here the complete program.
Tuesday, April 16
| 10:30 | SMS as a full liner for OCTG – RMG in focus Matthias Götze (Paul Horn), Benjamin Henkel (SMS group) |
| 11:30 | From vision to reality: Technology-based pathways to decarbonize the global iron and steelmaking industry Thomas Hansmann (SMS group) |
| 12:30 | New walking beam furnace at DanSteel Allan Thomasen (DanSteel), Andrea Turolo (SMS group) |
| 14:00 | A revolution in thread measurement Eric Otten (Gagemaker), Jochen Schmitz (SMS group) |
| 15:00 | Hybar: Creating a start-up in steel Ari Levy (Hybar), Michael Waitz (kfW), Jens Haupt (SMS group) |
| 16:00 | Redefining cold pilgering for oil and gas industry with the KPW 290 L Carlo Grbavac (SMS group), Matteo Braggiotti (SMS group) |
Wednesday, April 17
| 10:30 | Daye Special Steel: First Integrated Operating Center (IOC) with AI features, a step into the field of autonomous operation Christoph Stappenbeck (SMS group) |
| 11:30 | Green technology for long products Thomas Maßmann (SMS group), Thiago Maia (SMS group), Andrea Turolo (SMS group) |
| 12:30 | El Marakby and SMS group: a lifecycle partnership Hassan El Marakby (El Marakby), Enea Pasquali (SMS group) |
| 14:00 | Tubacex and SMS group: Seamless tube manufacturing with cutting-edge cold pilger mill technology Martinez Conde Javier (Tubacex), Thomas Maßmann (SMS group) |
| 15:00 | The world’s largest continuous ERW tube welding machine for Zekelman Industries Christian Hafkerkamp (SMS group), Gian-Luca Franchina (SMS group) |
Thursday, April 18
| 11:30 | Rapid start-up of the JCO® forming press as a key success factor Christian Haferkamp (SMS group), Christoph Stappenbeck (SMS group) |
| 12:30 | Innovative 5G solutions for LSW’s rebar mill Karsten Golinske (Lech-Stahlwerke), Wolfgang Scheffel (SMS group) |
| 14:00 | Unlock the performance of your plant: Integrated assessment and consulting Lukas Borrmann (SMS group) |