New WAI workshop at Interwire 2025 goes beyond scope of ‘Fundamentals’
As part of its commitment to expanding educational offerings, the Wire Association International will debut a new dynamic program—Advanced Extrusion Workshop—at Interwire 2025. The workshop, to be held from 9 am to noon on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, will build on the extrusion principles introduced by Erik Macs in the Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course […]
2025 presentations at Interwire and GCCF will offer quality programs
Attendees of Interwire and the Global Continuous Casting Forum will find that extensive educational sessions and forums programs will await them in 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Below is a quick look at the elements that will be offered. • Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing Course.Leading off the event, this full-day, […]
Progress continues on the Association’s new online industry learning program
In a short time, the WAI has made significant strides in its online learning and professional development platform. WAI staff is in the process of developing content and building out the platform. It is set for a soft launch later this year, with a full release at the beginning of 2025. One of the first […]
WAI’s OVC event on Aug. 22 offers participants a choice of 2 activities
The WAI’s Ohio Valley Chapter (OVC) is preparing for its golf tournament on Aug. 22 at the Kensington Golf Club in Canfield, Ohio, where the event will begin with the two split elements: the golf tournament (8 am start) and the first-ever Marksmanship & Accuracy Instruction (MAI) Event. The golfers will head to the links […]
WAI prepares its fourth Global Continuous Casting Forum in conjunction with Interwire 2025
Madison, Connecticut, USA – Aug. 1, 2024 – The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. reports plans to host its fourth Global Continuous Casting Forum (GCCF) for copper and aluminum May 12-15, 2025, concurrently with INTERWIRE 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The conference provides a forum for academics, researchers, metallurgists, and […]
Dates now set for 3 other chapter golf tourneys in September and October
The WAI’s Midwest and Southeast chapters have set dates for their respective golf tournaments, so there are now three firm dates that can be planned for.The Midwest Chapter will return to St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, Sept. 30. In 2023, the team of Cliff Goss and Brock Braun […]
Ohio Valley Chapter event on Aug. 22 offers option: golf or target shooting
The Ohio Valley Chapter (OVC) will hold its annual golf tournament on Aug. 22 at Kensington Golf Club in Canfield, Ohio, followed by an educational program and the awards dinners, but participants will have the option of going a different route. Per the chapter, members who are not avid golfers can instead visit The Training […]
WAI’s new video training & development initiative is off to a very good start
WAI has made significant headway with its innovative training and development initiative that is designed to enhance industry knowledge and skills through a structured and comprehensive approach. Industry experts and staff have completed most of the first of five training modules. Each one consists of short videos, none lasting more than five minutes. Each module […]
New England Chapter to return to Meriden for a plant tour on Nov. 7
The New England Chapter will hold an educational event that includes a Nov. 7 plant tour of Accel International’s wire drawing plant in Meriden, Connecticut, followed by a networking dinner in the surrounding area. More details will follow, but from the “small world” files, this is not the first time that the New England Chapter […]
Ohio Valley Chapter names 3rd speaker: his topic may be a m-u-s-t for golfers
Ohio Valley Chapter (OVC) has a third confirmed speaker for their golf tournament & educational event to be held Aug. 22 at Kensington Golf Club in Canfield, Ohio, and it’s hard to think of one that will draw more attention. Steve Lebischak of Polara Golf will be discussing the process of developing their scientifically driven, […]
