Carbon black supplier reports that it has achieved an ISCC PLUS certification first
U.S.-based Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC), a specialty chemicals company, reports that it has reached a major sustainability milestone, becoming the first to achieve International Sustainability and Carbon Certifications (ISCC Plus) for multiple carbon black grades made from different feedstocks at plants in two regions of the world. A press release said that the ISCC […]
WCMA to hold annual meeting on Dec. 1
The Wire & Cable Manufacturers Alliance (WCMA) will hold its annual luncheon meeting, which will have a featured speaker, much networking potential and support a good cause, on Thursday, Dec. 1. A press release said that registration is open for the event, which will be held from 11 am to 3 pm at a new […]
IEWC announces partnership with The Copper Mark
IEWC is proud to be named a partner to The Copper Mark, a recognition of and commitment to responsible sourcing policy and strategy. The Copper Mark is an independent assurance framework that promotes responsible copper production and encourages contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is the first and only framework developed specifically […]
Pelican Wire Calibration Laboratory Receives ‘ISO/IEC 17025:2017’ Accreditation
As part of a company commitment to ‘continuous improvement’, the Calibration Laboratory at Pelican Wire has been registered as ‘ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited’ by ANAB, the ANSI National Accreditation Board. Pelican Wire Calibration Specialist, Ed Valykeo, says “While the existing ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation covers our quality systems and processes, this newest Accreditation is specific to our […]
Southwire facility wins award for air quality permit compliance for 5th straight year
Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, N.C., has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award. This is the fifth consecutive year the Huntersville Plant has received the award and the seventh time overall. The Mecklenburg County Air Quality ACE Awards began in […]
Vandor Corporation celebrates 50 years of success in Indiana.
After having earlier moved to Richmond, Indiana, a Michigan casket manufacturing company started by Bruce and Suzanne Elder changed its name in 1972 to honor Bruce’s parents Vance and Doris Elder.Vandor has grown to more than 200 team members, working together to create products that serve funeral professionals as well as automotive, communications, construction, and […]
Will your listing in WAI’s 2023 Reference Guide be accurate? Well, it should be!
Had any personnel changes the last few years? It’s a rare company that hasn’t either lost or added staff during the Covid period, and it’s not a bad idea to make sure that the industry knows who your key people are.This is an ideal time to take a minute to look at the 2022 edition […]
wire China 2022 postponed
The organizers of wire China 2022 report that the event, scheduled for Sept. 26-29 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, has been postponed due to Covid-related concerns.  A press release said that online activities, such as matchmaking and webinars, will be continued. “We are actively coordinating and communicating with the relevant parties and will […]
Cimteq and AESA Cortaillod launch partnership at wire Düsseldorf 2022
8/2/2022 –  U.K.-based Cimteq and Swiss-based AESA Cortaillod held the official launch of their partnership at Wire Düsseldorf, where the companies explained how doing so would enable them to offer unrivaled service to manufacturers. A statement said that Cimteq’s CableBuilder Enterprise and AESA Cortaillod’s quality management software, CIQ, together present a unified cable testing solution […]
More than 25,000 Prysmian employees will be eligible for company profit-sharing
6/2/2022 – Italy’s Prysmian Group has launched an innovative share-based variable remuneration and profit-sharing plan in company shares, aimed potentially at more than 25,000 employees between blue and white collar workers of the Group, in over 35 countries. A press release said that the measure was approved at a shareholders meeting. The current plan, to run […]
