Wardwell Strengthens Global Reach with Cobra Braiding Machinery Acquisition
Wardwell Braiding Companyย announced that it has acquiredย Cobra Braiding Machineryย and the assets of the U.K.-based business. This move unites two respected names in the braiding industry, enhancing capabilities for wire and cable harness production worldwide.
Expanding Wardwellโs Global Braiding Portfolio
Founded inย 1981,ย Cobra Braiding Machineryย is a fourth-generation family-operated manufacturer known for its high-performance wire harness and cable harness braiding machines. The company has earned a strong global reputation, serving markets such asย heavy vehicles, agriculture, construction, mining, defense, marine, and aerospace.
Cobra exports almost all of its machinery to regions including theย United States, Mexico, Europe, China, Japan, and Australia. Its industry-leading models, including theย Cobra 450, will now become part of Wardwellโs product portfolio.
Synergy Between Wardwell and Cobra
โWardwell and Cobra have been friendly competitors in the global wire and cable harnessing market for years,โ saidย John Tomaz, Vice President of Wardwell. โWhen this opportunity arose, it was a perfect fit for our business and for our customers. We greatly respect the Cobra line and Managing Director, Neil Hyde.โ
Hyde, who will continue asย General Managerย for a transition period, sees the partnership as a natural evolution. โJoining Wardwell gives us the confidence that our customers will continue receiving the same performance, service, and support theyโve come to expect from Cobra,โ he said.
Strengthening the Wilms Group Network
Wardwell operates under the umbrella ofย Wilms Group, a German industrial group that includes leading wire and cable equipment manufacturers such asย SKET, Henrich, andย Spirka-Schnellflechter. The acquisition strengthens this international network and expands its combined offering to the global wire and cable market.
Driving Growth Through the Wardwell Cobra Braiding Machinery Acquisition
Tomaz added that integrating theย Cobra lineย with Wardwellโs portfolio will create powerful synergies. โTogether, these product lines allow us to reach new markets and customers,โ he said. โThis step strengthens Wardwellโs position as a worldwide leader in wire harness and braiding machinery.โ
