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Another article concerning Niehoff’s activities in the field of technology deals with the development of additional double twist stranding machines for the manufacture of compacted conductors for energy cables. There are also articles about the reconditioning of used Niehoff machines and upgrading components developed by Niehoff, which help increase the productivity and efficiency levels of Niehoff machinery. Biannually the NIEHOFF Magazine informs its readers about company news and developments, trade shows and events and other interesting topics. The magazine, published in English and German with some of the articles and summaries in Chinese and Russian, is available at the Niehoff headquarters in Germany, all Niehoff subsidiaries and service offices worldwide, and also on the Niehoff website. . www.niehoff.de One of the numerous companies, which rely on Niehoff technology, is also introduced in this magazine: The Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG, Wuppertal, one of the leading manufacturers of adhesive tapes, cables and wire harnesses. METALUBE Bids Farewell to David Lee Leading lubricant specialist, METALUBE, has announced that company founder, David Lee, will fully retire from the business in August 2018. David created METALUBE 30 years ago and under his vision, the company grew into the global player it is today.  METALUBE was purchased seven years ago and is now part of the lubricant investment specialist, Bishopdale Group.  Although no longer the Managing Director/Owner, David has remained a key part of the team, visiting South East Asia and China four times a year. Robert Brown Managing Director says:  “David has been incredibly supportive to us since we took over METALUBE seven years ago.  He has passed on to us 30 years of knowledge and his input, particularly in the Asia region, has been hugely beneficial.  We wish him a long and healthy retirement.” David Lee www.metalube.co.uk METALUBE manufactures a range of high performance speciality lubricants. The company headquarters are in Manchester, UK, where the site incorporates offices with warehousing, laboratories and manufacturing facilities. . WIRE NEWS May 2018 9