Turkish Cable maker buys copper rod mill

Turkish Cable maker is setting up a new copper rod mill, supplied by Morgan Construction Company, USA, to feed feed material for its wire and cable plants.

Wire and cable manufacturer Oznur Kablo San Ve Tic , based in Karakoy, Turkey, has signed an agreement with the Morgan Construction Company for an SCR 2000 system for its new copper rod mill.

The SCR 2000 system is being supplied by the Southwire Company, USA.

Under the terms of contract, Morgan Construction Company will supply the mill with a nine-stand system.

The system consists of one 12in stand, and eight 8in stands as well as a shear, pickling line, turndown, pinch roll, coiler and conveyor.

The mill is designed to produce copper rod at 12 metric tonnes/h.

Most of the equipment will be manufactured in Morgan's Worcester, USA, facility.

According to John T Buell, manager, Non-Ferrous Sales, the rod mill marks Oznur Kablo's vertical integration of its operations, as the new copper rod will be feed material for its wire and cable plants.

Delivery of the new system is expected in November 2007.

Morgan and Southwire have worked together for more than 30 years.

During that time, Morgan has built more than 60 non-ferrous mills for Southwire customers, in addition to completing some 30 upgrades.

Morgan Construction Company is a designer and producer of high-quality rolling mill products and services for the metal industry worldwide.

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