ICF elects Southwire CEO Norman Adkins as new president of industry association
Members of the International Cablemakers Federation (ICF) elected Norman Adkins, COO of Southwire, as their new president. He succeeds Pascal Portevin of Nexans, who has served as president of the Austrian-based association since 2019. “It’s an exciting time to be stepping into the role of ICF president,” said Adkins. “ICF is working to advance our […]
Belden announces creation of industry award to honor innovations in markets
Belden Inc, a global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, announced that the company has created a new award program designed to foster the next generation of innovative technologies. A press release said that the newly created Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award “will shine the spotlight on the innovations that are powering the future […]
WCMA to hold annual meeting Nov. 30th
The Wire Cable Manufacturers Alliance (WCMA) will hold its annual meeting and holiday luncheon on Nov. 30, at the Downtown Hartford Marriott, Hartford, Connecticut. The event will start at 11 am with networking, followed by lunch, a featured speaker, then a general membership meeting followed by a Young Professional Session. For more information and to […]
Taihan Electric Wire earns certification from KEMA for its 525 kV HVDC cable
Taihan Cable & Solution has received an approval from KEM, a Dutch testing center, for its 525-kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission cable that it said represents the first such one to be certified for a South Korean company. In a press release, Taihan CEO Song Jong-min announced that the company’s 525kV VSC (Voltage Source […]
Strecker celebrates 90th anniversary
Germany’s August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG (Strecker) this year celebrates its 90th anniversary, with the family-run company continuing its legacy of outstanding quality and innovative welding technology. Per the company, the commitment to innovation stems back to 1933 when Strecker filed its first patent, laying the foundation for future success. In the following years, […]
Industry veteran opens consulting firm in France that will serve ‘Europe and beyond’
David Cavassa, who has worked for some 24 years for manufacturers that include Pirelli Telecom Systems and Prysmian Cable Systems SpA in the U.K. as well as suppliers PGI Geca Tapes and Polyone, has opened a consulting firm called Cables & Solutions. A press release said that Cavassa most recently worked for seven years at UL […]
IWCS: registration for 2023 event is open
The IWCS reports that attendees are encouraged to register now for the 72nd annual IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum (IWCS), to be held Sept. 18–20, 2023, at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida. The exhibits will be larger this year, with an estimated turnout of 100 industry-leading suppliers. Organizers predict that the event will […]
2 live equipment auctions are upcoming
Perfection Industrial Sales, in association with Martin Kenner of Commission Brokers Inc., will hold a live auction via webcast for the sale of assets from two wire manufacturers. The first auction, to be held Sept. 12, at 10 am central time, is for equipment from a major wire and cable manufacturer in Waukegan, Illinois. The […]
IEWC joins Affiliated Distributors
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – IEWC is pleased to announce that it has become a member of Affiliated Distributors (AD). AD is an international organization with over 850 independent distributor members serving the US, Mexico, and Canada. AD recruits high-performing, independent distributors with a positive track record of ethical and financial stability, above-average growth, and a willingness […]
Solvay has official opening of lab in Shanghai
Solvay, a global market leader in specialty materials — which include products for making cables — has officially opened another application development lab (ADL) in Shanghai to expand the global footprint of its research and innovation capabilities. The opening ceremony of the new lab on May 12th was attended by Solvay’s Chief Technology Officer Nicolas […]
