Insteel acquires Engineered Wire Products
Insteel Industries, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Insteel Wire Products Company, has acquired Engineered Wire Products, Inc. (EWP) for approximately $70 million, subject to typical closing adjustments. The acquisition strengthens Insteel’s position as a leading U.S. manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products and expands its operational footprint across the Midwest. How the Insteel Industries Acquisition Engineered Wire […]
It’s a wrap! WAI completes production of its video-based ferrous training course
The Wire Association International (WAI) has completed production of its first in‑house video training program, Introduction to Ferrous Metallurgy. This release marks a key milestone for WAI’s new online learning initiative and reinforces its ongoing commitment to advancing education in the global wire and cable industry. Advancing Learning Through Digital Innovation WAI Executive Director Steve Fetteroll said the new WAI […]
Good news/bad news: Interwire 2025 floor plan is nearly full … time to expand?
With eight months remaining before Interwire 2025, demand for Interwire 2025 exhibit space continues to climb. Exhibitors have already booked 96% of the show floor, showing strong momentum and excitement across the industry. Every large booth is taken, and organizers now explore expanding the floor plan at the Georgia World Congress Center to meet ongoing demand. The event features 216 […]
WAI extrusion video on YouTube has topped 100,000 views (and then some!)
The Wire Association International (WAI) reached an exciting milestone in its video education program. Its training video, Extruder Screw Cleaning, has surpassed 100,000 views on YouTube, showing the strong interest in WAI’s technical learning resources. Posted on October 26, 2016, the seven-minute video teaches how to clean an extrusion screw step by step. It was filmed at Nexans Energy USA in Chester, […]
Limited time to sign up for New England Chapter Nov. 7 educational program
ACCEL Wire Drawing Plant Tour and Networking Event The WAI New England Chapter will host an ACCEL Wire Drawing Plant tour and networking event on November 7 in Cheshire, Connecticut. This educational opportunity continues the chapter’s tradition of combining hands-on learning with valuable industry networking. Members will explore advanced manufacturing operations and gain insights into modern wire drawing technology. Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tour […]