Why do birds like to sit on overhead wires?
4/9/2021: Who hasn’t seen a slew of birds sitting in a line along overhead wires, all facing the same way, and wondered: why are they doing that? Is it really that comfortable there? It turns out that there is no one reason. Birds perch on wires because they are resting, preening, scouting out the territory […]
2020 Is Over: Now What Was the Impact of COVID-19 on the Wire Products Market?
The cable and wire industry is intrinsic in modern life – wire and cable products are used in everything from construction to automotive manufacturing to telecom markets. To that end, given the way the global markets dropped sharply in 2020 due to the pandemic, it’s no surprise that wire products were in low demand. But […]
What Will the Electrical Wire and Cable Market Look Like in Five Years?
Market forecasts are reliable tools that can predict shortfalls in interest and demand with relative certainty. For industries that are experiencing increasing global demand, such as the electrical wire and cable market, a forecast can give industry leaders insight into how businesses should operate to keep up with demand – particularly in terms of the […]
A Newcomer’s Guide to the Principles of Ferrous Metallurgy
If you’re not an expert in metallurgy or ferrous metals, you’re not alone. Many Americans know very little about this critically important industry. It may not be the most thrilling subject, but ferrous metal is everywhere you look: anything carbon steel, stainless steel, or cast iron fits the bill. Ferrous wire, in particular, is vital […]
