Organizers of Chinese wire event report at it has been postponed due to Covid-19

6/2/2022 – The 13th edition of Wire & Cable Guangzhou has been put on hold due to Covid-19 containment efforts continuing across various provinces in China. A press release said that the fair, which had been scheduled to take place June 22-24, 2022, has been pushed back in support of the local government’s virus control measures. […]

Messe Dusseldorf news about wire and Tube 2022

3/4/2022   The new trade fair dates from June 20 – 24, 2022 promise the greatest possible planning security for exhibitors and significantly better travel conditions for trade visitors from all over the world. After four years without wire – International Wire and Cable Trade Fair – and Tube – International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair […]

Southwire Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Website  

4/1/2022 –  To further Southwire’s mission to build a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds, equity in opportunity and inclusivity in action, the company is pleased to announce the launch of its new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) website.   Southwire treasures the diversity of its employees and the communities that we represent and serve, […]

Poland Chapter confirms plans for its technical conference set for this April

1/31/2022 – The WAI Poland Chapter continues working on its 9th International Drawing Conference, “New technological aspects of producing wire rods, wires and metal products manufactured using modern metal forming processes,” that is set for April 20-22, at the Hotel GALAXY in Cracow, Poland.” Chapter President Jan Pilarczyk said that preparation for the scheduled event continues, […]

York to lead The Wire Association International in 2022

1/3/2022 – Madison, Connecticut, USA – The Wire Association International (WAI) announces the appointment of James R. York as president of the association for a one-year term that commenced on January 1, 2022. York will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors and as the 69th president of the 92-year-old association, which is headquartered in Madison, […]

Exhibit sales strong for WAI Operations Summit and Wire Expo 2022 June 7-8, 2022

Jan. 3, 2022 – MADISON, Connecticut, USA  The Wire Association International reports that 70% of exhibit space has been sold for its biennial Wire Expo 2022, which will be staged concurrently with WAI’s 92nd annual convention at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. Wire- and cable-related exhibits—featuring both supplier companies and manufacturers—will run June 7-8, 2022 […]

Essex Furukawa expands its industry relationship with The COPPER MARK

12/6/21 –  Essex Furukawa has expanded its relationship with The Copper Mark, the only comprehensive social and environmental assurance program for the copper industry, to join as semis-fabricator partners committed to participate in a pilot program. A press release said that the partnership aligns with Essex Furukawa and its Vision 2030 to meet the Accountability, […]

Prysmian reports on 2 social ambitions

12/6/21 – The Prysmian Group announced that it ranks first with 87 points in the ELQ Electrical Components & Equipments on the Dow Jones Sustainability World index, according to the result of the 2021 annual review conducted by S&P Global CSA. A press release said that Prysmian is the only pure cable maker included in […]