WAI Chapter notes
Midwest Chapter The chapter welcomes a new Board member: Cooper Runzel, vice president of insulating manufacturing at Lake Cable. The Chapter has confirmed that it will be holding a 2023 golf tournament at a date to TBD. The Chapter approved their 2023 scholarship program, which will be three scholarships at $1,500 each. The online application […]
New England Chapter speaker for Jan. 26 meeting to focus on learning objectives
The WAI’s New England Chapter is known for holding memorable annual meetings, and its upcoming one this month at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, promises to follow that tradition. The event will again be held this year inside the Cabaret Theatre, starting with the reception at 5:30 pm, followed by the […]
WAI representatives attend ACIMAF event, discuss 2023 conference in Italy
WAI President James York and Executive Director Steve Fetteroll recently attended a meeting of ACIMAF, where the Italian wire machinery manufacturers association celebrated its 35th anniversary, heard a presentation by York (see p. 62) and discussed plans for a return to Italy for a technical conference in 2023. The meeting included a presentation by Gabriele […]
3rd time is a record-breaking charm for U.K. Clockwinder Martin Thacker
The WAI’s Clockwinding tradition traces back to 1948, when John Rigby first wound the stately Grandfather’s Clock that the British wire drawing industry presented to the Association for help during World War II. Over the years, many individuals have served as the Clockwinder, but the 2022 Clockwinder, Martin Thacker, has set himself apart from all […]
Poland Chapter seminar honored late member; leaders for 2023 are announced
Poland’s WAI Chapter held a seminar on Oct. 19 that included a technical presentation and an update on the chapter, but the main focus was a series of laudations of the late Dr. Bogdan Golis, a beloved chapter member who died June 29 at age 85. The program traced the career of Golis, who was […]