Last call! Any changes to WAI’s 2023 Reference Guide must be in by Nov. 30
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 […]
Expanded Interwire 2023 show floor is full, has 200+ exhibiting companies
With Interwire 2023 six months away, the exhibit space at the Georgia World Congress Center has been expanded by 2,000 sq ft to 82,000 sq ft. A modest floor plan extension is likely in early November, explained WAI Sales Director Shannon Timme. At this time, more than 200 exhibiting companies are now represented on the […]
Southeast Chapter golf tournament was very good, started with a somber moment
The Southeast Chapter enjoyed a picture-perfect day on Sept. 25 at the Rock Barn Country Club in Conover, North Carolina, but it had a weighty start. Sikora’s John Dognazzi, who emceed the event, started with a moment of silence in memory of Chapter President Christopher Shannon McGill, a plant manager at Southwire’s factory in Huntersville, […]
Eagles (figuratively) flew at OVC 22
The 18th annual Ohio Valley Chapter Educational and Sporting event was one for trying something different and it seems to have worked. With the program increasing in popularity, the OVC board decided to flip the sporting event with the educational portion for a smoother program. On top of that, we added an unsanctioned event for […]
Sept. 12 proved to be a glorious day for New England Chapter’s golf tournament
A maxed-out field of 148 golfers took part in the New England Chapter’s 28th annual golf tournament, but based on reviews, it was a winning experience for just about everyone who was at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, Connecticut.The winning foursome—Tom Artinian, Matt Bagdovitz and Jim Stocking, all of Hitachi Cable America, and Greg Gitto, […]
New England Chapter education program set for Oct. 25
The New England Chapter outlined what will be presented at its educational event at the RFS plant in Meriden, Connecticut.The event, which starts at 3:30 pm, will include an overview of RFS and its cable-related markets, followed by a tour with five stops, where line managers will make brief presentations on their different coax, fiber […]
U.K. Clockwinder returns on Nov. 3 to WAI for 3rd appearance, but 1st time live
Martin Thacker has plenty of experience as the British representative for WAI’s 2022 clockwinding ceremony, having served in that role for the prior two years. However, this time, he will be the one doing the actual winding when he visits WAI’s office on Nov. 3.On Nov. 11, 2020, Thacker served as the first-ever virtual clockwinder […]
WAI joins world in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth
At this sad and historic time our thoughts are with the people of the U.K. as the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Each year we remember our friends in the U.K. at an annual clock winding ceremony at which a representative from Great Britain makes the trip to the U.S. to commemorate […]
Rolodex alert: it’s time to update your listing for the 2023 Reference Guide!
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 […]
Interwire Call for Papers
The WAI is seeking papers for Interwire 2023. Accepted papers will be presented at the event, to be held May 9-11, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Papers are sought that address advances in the industry that fall under: Industry 4.0 trends, wire and cable making strategies, workforce insights and technical progress in all sectors. […]
