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McFarland Foundry & Machine Co., Syracuse Wire Die Co., American Wire Die Co., Vascoloy-Ramet Corp. Reynolds Wire Co., Detroit Wire Die, The American Brass Co., Ludlum Steel Co., Union Wire Die Corp., Wickwire Spencer Steel Co., Firth-Sterling Inc., Master Wire Die Corp. A brief history of the wiredrawing die is presented, and improvements over the years are considered. People and companies who have played critical roles in the industry are mentioned. The introduction of carbide dies is discussed in detail.