Poland Chapter Seminar fares well, new award announced
The WAI Poland Chapter’s XI International Seminar, held Nov. 23-24, 2023, continued the chapter’s rich tradition of staging technical events, drawing more than 80 attendees from 25 countries. Attendees also heard about a new award named after one of the four listed founders of the chapter in 1997. Chapter President Jan Pilarczyk said that the […]
So, who exactly are chapter members? New profile section will share that
Starting the January 2024 issue, WAI will present profiles on members of different chapters, the goal being to give readers a sense of the chapter experience. The profile is similar to that of the one for new WAI members but meant to focus on the unique attractions of being part of a chapter. The first […]
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 […]