Call issued for 2024 applications for WAI Chapter Scholarship programs
One benefit offered by WAI chapters is that three of them—New England, Southeast and Midwest—each offer college scholarships for sons and daughters of chapter members. In 2023, the New England Chapter issued six scholarships, each $2,500; the Southeast Chapter issued four scholarship winners, each $1,800; and the Midwest Chapter issued three scholarships, each $1,500. What’s […]
Blais to lead The Wire Association International in 2024
Madison, Connecticut, USA – January 2, 2024 – The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announces the appointment of Daniel Blais as the 71st president of the association for a one-year term that commenced on January 1, 2024. Blais will chair the Board of Directors of the 94-year-old association, which is headquartered in Madison, Connecticut, USA. […]
2023 Monterrey ITC wrap-up
The Wire Association International produced the 2023 International Technical Conference on Nov. 13-14 at the Crowne Plaza in Monterrey, Mexico. The event attracted 208 participants that represented 70 different organizations. The two-day conference, which included 17 sessions, received strong reviews from all involved, especially for those representing the nonferrous and electrical sectors. The educational content […]
Wire Expo 2024: why attend?
Wire Expo 2024: why attend?As of press time, some two months after the Points Meeting for Wire Expo, nearly 70% of the floor space has been reserved. Of note, 10% of the exhibitors are new to Wire Expo. Below, WAI Sales Director Shannon Timme shares thoughts on why attending Wire Expo makes sense. A lack […]
Time getting tighter for companies to send nomination for 2024 WAI Scholar
The deadline is getting closer for sending in a nomination for WAI’s 2024 Wire Link Traveling Scholarship, a program that sends a wire professional to Europe where he or she can see how different companies operate as well as attend the wire Düsseldorf show in Germany in April 15-19, 2024. Applications need to be received […]
WAI draws 200+ participants to its International Technical Conference and Suppliers Market in Monterrey, Mexico Madison, Connecticut, USA
Madison, Connecticut, USA – November 16, 2023 – The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. reports it completed another popular educational program and Suppliers Market in Monterrey, Mexico, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, November 13-15, 2023, which marks the fourth staging of the event in Monterrey. Commenting on the occasion, 2009 WAI Past President Antonio Ayala […]
Wire Expo 2024 Points Meeting results in 102 units taken for Connecticut event
The WAI reports that 102 floor spaces (units), representing more than 60% of the available booth space, was sold at the Points Meeting for Wire Expo 2024, which will be held at the Mohegan Sun Casino. A total of 91 companies took part in the Points Meeting, held Oct. 11 at WAI’s headquarters. By comparison, […]
Clockwinding event celebrates tradition and its evolving role in changing times
Elizabeth Bonfield proved to be a most competent and congenial representative from the U.K. as she continued the Clockwinding Ceremony that was first held on Oct. 20, 1948. At that time, British representatives of their country’s wire industry—headed by John Rigby—presented the grandfather’s clock in thanks for support during World War II. Ever since, it […]
WAI issues call for 2024 WAI Scholar
The WAI is seeking applicants for the 2024 Wire Link Traveling Scholarship, a program that sends a wire professional to Europe where he or she can see how different companies operate as well as to attend the wire Düsseldorf show in Germany in April 15-19, 2024. The Association is looking for ambitious wire professionals who […]
Wire Expo 2024: registration is open
The return to Mohegan Sun Casino for the WAI should be a good one. A total of 102 floor spaces (units)— representing more than 60% of the available booth space—was sold at the Points Meeting for Wire Expo 2024, to be held June 10-12 at the Mohegan Sun Casino Resort. A total of 91 companies […]
