SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - Maschinenfabrik NIEHOFF is marking its 75th anniversary with a broad product and service expansion centered on its upcoming presence at the wire 2026 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Schwabach-based machinery group is unveiling three new MMH multiwire drawing machines and two RM resistance annealers, alongside updated BMV vertical braiding machines and an expanded NIEHOFF LifeCycle+ service concept that now includes a dedicated digital spare parts platform. With approximately 1,300 employees and manufacturing operations across four continents, the combined rollout reflects the group's sustained investment in non-ferrous wire production technology and long-term equipment ownership models for cable manufacturers globally.
New Generation of MMH Multiwire Drawing Lines Unveiled in the Innovation Cube
At wire 2026, NIEHOFF is presenting three new multiwire drawing machines - the MMH 103, MMH 113, and MMH 133 - designed for copper and aluminum wire production, alongside the corresponding RM 163 and RM 203 resistance annealers. On display at the booth will be the MMH 113 drawing machine paired with the RM 163 annealer. The new machines are engineered for reduced maintenance requirements: toothed belts and couplings have been completely eliminated, and the belt-free drive combined with a fully submerged oil pump results in lower noise levels during operation.
The MMH 103 achieves a maximum production speed of 35 m/s, while the MMH 113 and MMH 133 reach up to 40 m/s. The RM 163 annealer supports wire configurations of 8, 12, 16, or 24 wires with a maximum annealing power of 100 kW, while the RM 203 extends configuration to 32 wires at 180 kW. Both annealers incorporate a recipe management system with proportional valves and a frequency-controlled pump, enabling operators to store and reload production recipes for all wire types. All lines are operated via the standardized NMI (NIEHOFF Machine Interface), a network-compatible touchscreen supported by Siemens Unified Panels that now includes instructional video content for maintenance procedures.
BMV Braiding Machines Add Automated Bobbin Supply and Tension Control
Two units from the established BMV vertical lever-arm braiding series - the BMV 16 and BMV 24 - will be presented with new capabilities. The BMV 16 will be demonstrated with a fully automated bobbin supply system combining the SMB rewinding machine for braiding bobbins, an AGV type MiR250 from Mobile Industrial Robots, and a cobot UR15e from Universal Robots. The cobot collects up to 16 full braiding bobbins from the SMB machine, removes empty bobbins from the braider, and inserts fresh bobbins from the AGV, with all steps coordinated through direct machine-to-machine communication.
The BMV 24 is now available with NIEHOFF's Wire Tension Control (WTC) system, already established on the BMV 16. WTC maintains constant wire tension throughout the full bobbin cycle, eliminating the need for manual brake adjustment during production and reducing the risk of wire breaks from excessive tension near bobbin depletion. The system also supports active recording of applied tension data, meeting quality documentation and audit requirements. NIEHOFF's Coverage Control System, present on both models, keeps the braiding coverage ratio at the set value, enabling material savings of up to 10% compared to conventional braiders.
SV 403 D Double Spooler Brings Three Further NPS Innovations
The latest development in the NIEHOFF Package System (NPS) is the SV 403 D double spooler, presented at wire 2026 with three additional innovations. The spooler is combined with an extended U-shaped conveyor system (5+1+5) and a labeling unit that wraps filled spools with film at their base and marks them with a barcode, QR code, or RFID tag. A third innovation allows defective spools to be identified and sorted onto a separate conveyor belt. The SV 403 D operates at a maximum production speed of 2,400 m/min and delivers a 30% increase in production output compared to its predecessor, the SV 402 D.
NIEHOFF LifeCycle+ Expands to Include Digital Spare Parts Webshop
The NIEHOFF LifeCycle+ service concept structures support across four stages: COMMISSION, OPERATE, SUPPORT, and MODERNIZE. The OPERATE stage has been enhanced with the launch of a dedicated webshop at shop.niehoff.de, accessible through the myNIEHOFF web portal. The platform provides customers with 24/7 access to spare parts availability and guidance to the correct parts for specific machines, supporting efficient inventory management. The SUPPORT stage includes remote access via the NIEHOFF Service Box and TeamViewer, as well as on-site assistance from over 100 technicians worldwide. Under the MODERNIZE stage, complete system overhauls concluded under a lifetime+ contract carry a 24-month warranty extension, allowing machines in operation for decades to remain productive through component upgrades and energy efficiency improvements.
Infrastructure Investment Across Global Subsidiaries Accompanies Anniversary
The 75th anniversary coincides with a series of capital investments across the NIEHOFF Group. The Leuterschach branch plant in Germany commissioned a new production hall in December 2025, raising total hall capacity from 2,800 m² to 4,500 m², with an investment of €7.5 million that included landscaping and the installation of a photovoltaic system and geothermal heating and cooling. NIEHOFF simultaneously insourced production of drawing capstans for its MMH series at the main Schwabach plant, deploying a turning/milling cell with robotic feeding and a cylindrical grinding machine with hydrostatic guides.
NIEHOFF of India in Hyderabad completed a new approximately 2,700 m² hall at the end of 2025, designated for assembling large double-twist stranding machines, representing an investment of approximately 2.5 million euros and bringing the facility's total production area to 15,500 m². NIEHOFF Machinery Changzhou in China acquired a 20,000 m² plot adjacent to its existing site in September 2025 to expand production area by 12,000 m². NIEHOFF ENDEX North America in Swedesboro, New Jersey, generated sales of over USD 100 million in 2024/25, its most successful financial year to date. NIEHOFF Mexico, established in 2024 in Santiago de Querétaro, provides on-site installation, commissioning, and modernization services to Mexican customers under NIEHOFF service contracts.