Winoa and Toyo Seiko to Launch a Fully Integrated Heat Treatment Line for High Durability Cut Wire in Altena, Germany

Author:  Press Release
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 40, Issue 3, Summer 2026
Doc ID:  2026053
Year of Publication:  2026
Abstract:  
Altena, Germany – Thursday 23rd April – Winoa and Toyo Seiko today announce the commissioning of a new fully integrated heat treatment (HD) line at its Center of Competence for Cut Wire in Altena, Germany. Developed thanks to long-term strategic and exclusive partnership with Toyo Seiko and supported by the integration of Frohn since 2024, this milestone marks a decisive step in Winoa’s renewed approach to Specialty Abrasives and Peening Media. This enhanced capability enables the production of high-performance and durable cut wire in Europe, combining proven technical excellence with closer proximity to customers in the automotive, energy and defense industries. It aims to support their future growth while strengthening supply security and service quality from the heart of Europe. “This project serves naturally to implementing the strategy we have been building over the past years,” says Falko Schmidt, CEO of the Specialties Business Unit. “Through our partnership with Toyo Seiko, we have established a strong foundation in high-performance cut wire. Today, we are taking this one step further by bringing this expertise to Altena, cradle of wire in Germany, to boast European industrial presence and responsiveness. This is what our customers expect today.”