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WIRE EXPO rising to the challenges In 2018, Keynote Speaker Curt Cronon, a former Navy SEAL, sparked the audience at Wire Expo by explaining what successful teamwork took in a hostile situation. As he put it, “You have to prepare, you have to know how to delegate and you have to The advice of Navy SEAL Curt Cronon, who have trust.” commanded the stage at Wire Expo 2018, rings For the last two years, the industry has lived that true for the industry four years later. message. Many manufacturers have thrived, some reporting record results, but it wasn’t easy. It meant battling all kinds of challenges, from material shortages and travel restrictions to staffing woes and safety concerns. That backdrop led to the theme for the WAI Operations Summit and Wire Expo 2022: Rising to the Challenges.

As the following pages show, a sea of opportunities will be waiting for you at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on June 6-8.

WAI’s Fundamentals course will once again provide the basics of wire and cable, which at times can be anything but basic.

Sorry Zoom, but the in-person show floor experience simply cannot be duplicated.

Wire Expo attendees will be able to renew existing relationships with suppliers and customers on the show floor as well as make new contacts. The two days of in-person activities will include practical perspectives by industry veterans that anchor the “Rising to the Challenges” program theme.

Some of the noteworthy presentations include CRU’s Michael Finch on opportunity in a post-pandemic world; a Workforce Strategy Panel discussion on “Rising to the Challenge”; a look at the labor market that presents timely perspectives from Chuck McLendon, director of recruiting

for Southwire Co; and Executive Recruiter Pati Kelly of the Egret Consulting Group.

Two keynote speakers—Brian Schulties, the North American chief procurement officer for the Prysmian Group, and Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations, Commercial Metals Co.—will invigorate attendees, speaking about opportunities and challenges, and what is needed.

The event will also include WAI’s welcome reception, awards ceremony, the iconic Fundamentals program, a tour of Encore Wire’s amazing McKinney plant, and more.

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Below is a bullet list of what is scheduled.

• Education. WAI will present its popular one-day Fundamentals course that provides a solid grounding in the essentials of wire and cable manufacturing.

• Featured speakers. Some include Brian Schulties, chief procurement officer, Prysmian Group, North America, “The new normal in raw material procurement for the wire and cable industry”; Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations, Commercial Metals Co., “Leadership in a volatile world”; and Kevin Heffernan, vice president sales, Encore Wire Co., “Encore’s success story.”

• Exhibits. At press time, 107 slots on the show floor had been taken.

• Presentations. A full program has been scheduled

that supports the theme, “Rising to the Challenges.”

• Industry recognition. WAI will honor the winners of the Mordica, Donnellan and President’s awards.

• Plant tour. Attendees will tour Encore Wire’s

impressive McKinney campus.

• Reception. The WAI will hold this at Monduel’s Atrium, conveniently located inside the host hotel.

• Networking. It’s not on the official schedule, but the entire event is designed to foster endless possibilities.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Conference Planning Committee. . . .40 Education Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 General Program/Schedule . . . . . . . .42 Event Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Welcome Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 WAI Annual Meeting/Awards . . . . . . .46 Keynote Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Encore Wire Plant Tour . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Mordica Memorial Award Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Donnellan Memorial Award Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 President’s Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 WAI Life/25-Year Members . . . . . . . .54 Conference Sessions at a Glance . . .55 Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . .56 WAI Operations Summit/ Conference Sessions . . . . . . . . . .58 Floor Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Alphabetical/Numerical List of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Preview of Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Exhibitors’ Product Directory . . . .

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Board of Directors Joe Barrett Davis Wire Corp.

Marco Gerardo Frigeco USA, Inc.

Willem Sunblad Oden Technologies Inc.

Daniel Blais Prysmian Group

Thomas Heberling Southwire Co.

Robert Wild Niehoff Endex North America Inc.

Michael Bowne MindSphere World North America

Robert McKinzie Leggett & Platt Inc.

Dave Winebarger Sonoco

Kurt Breischaft SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS

Brian Parsons Interstate Wire Co., Inc.

James R. York Insteel Industries

Tim Fingeroos Charter Steel

Rina Patel RSCC Wire & Cable

John Zachow Davis-Standard LLC

David Fisher James Monroe Wire & Cable

Andrew Richards Richards Apex

Raúl Garcia Viakable SA de CV

Brian Steinbruegge Insteel Wire Products

The WAI Board of Directors at Wire Expo 2018.

Conference Programming The Conference Programming Committee consists of the members of the WAI Board of Directors, headed by two co-chairmen: Co-Chairman Daniel Blais Prysmian Group

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Co-Chairman James York Insteel Industries

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Education Committee Chairman Matthew Reinoehl SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS Peter M Blackford Cable USA LLC Donald M Dodge Calmont Wire & Cable Joseph P Domblesky Marquette University Steven Ford Southwire Co Jason Giebfried Paramount Die Co Tracy Gooding Mar-Mac Wire Inc

C Richard Gordon C Richard Gordon Consulting

Donald Neville RichardsApex Europe Ltd

Doug Grover Chemetall US

Dale Olp A-1 Wire Tech Inc

David Gzesh Blachford Corp

Brian Parsons Interstate Wire Co Inc

Executive Committee Liaison Kurt F Breischaft SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS

Erik A Macs Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp

Horace Pops Horace Pops Consulting

Staff Liaison Steven J Fetteroll

Stacy Martin Prysmian Group

Tony M Pruitt Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc

Richard Medoff Ace Metal Inc

Robert M Shemenski RMS Consulting Inc

Isaac Muller Nexans Energy

Eric Wagner Charter Steel

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Bhaskar Yalamanchili Gerdau Long Steel North America

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Event Schedule at a Glance

JUNE 6-8, 2022 Exhibits June 7-8, 2022 Fundamentals Course June 6, 2022

MONDAY, JUNE 6

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

8:00 am–5:00 pm

8:00 am–5:00 pm

8:00 am–3:00 pm

8:30 am–5:00 pm

8:45 am–9:45 am

8:30 am–9:45 am

Noon–1:30 pm

9:00 am–9:45 am

Registration Open Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing Executive Committee Meeting* 1:00 pm–4:15 pm

Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing (Ferrous Track continues) 1:00 pm–4:15 pm

Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing (Nonferrous/Electrical Track continues) 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

Member Relations Committee Meeting*

Registration Open Opening, Keynote and Featured Presentations Conference Opening 9:00 am–11 am

Coffee Service 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Exhibits Open 10:30 am–4:30 pm

Operations Summit Program 3:30 pm–4:30 pm

Mordica Lecture & Reception 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Welcome Reception

3:00 pm–5:00 pm

Registration Open Operations Summit Keynote, Awards Ceremony, Annual Meeting 9:00 am–11 am

Coffee Service 10:00 am–3:00 pm

Exhibits Open 10:30 am–3:00 pm

Operations Summit Program 11:00 am–noon

Wire Foundation Board Meeting* 12:30 pm–4:15 pm

Encore Wire Tour, McKinney, Texas

Board of Directors Meeting* 4:15 pm–5:00 pm

Fundamentals

(Nonferrous/Electrical Track continues) 5:15 pm–6:15 pm

Education Committee Meeting*

*Invitation only Schedule subject to change. Go to the event website—www.wireexpo22.com—for the latest details.

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WAI is proud to once again hold a live event where exhibitors can share their technology and solutions as well as the traditional elements, while the 2022 Operations Summit will address how best to maneuver during this uniquely demanding period. At Dallas, attendees can again hold irreplaceable face-to-face discussions, and make new connections.

The backdrop is good. More live trade show events are being held, and WAI has been focused on making the Dallas event a robust one. We look forward to seeing you there. Indeed, the time is right to be an active participant. The WAI will also be at wire Düsseldorf in June and Springworld in October.

KEYNOTE: “THE NEW NORMAL IN RAW MATERIAL PROCUREMENT FOR THE WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY” Brian Schulties, chief procurement officer, Prysmian Group, North America

Brian Schulties will share his insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the wire and cable industry supply chain in this era of tight supplies.

TRADE SHOW The industry thrives on technology, and more than a hundred tabletops have been taken by suppliers ready to discuss their latest solutions. If you have a project or want to consider alternatives, this is the place to flush out possibilities.

FEATURED SPEAKER Partner-Centered Business: Encore’s Long-Term Approach

Encore Wire Vice President of Sales Kevin Heffernan will share how the company’s vision and commitment to partnership at the expense of shortterm gains allowed it to flourish during the recent Covid-19 pandemic. See p. 58.

KEYNOTE: “RISING TO THE CHALLENGES” Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations, Commercial Metals Co.

Ty Garrison will discuss how to maintain a business during uncertain times, when manufacturing challenges can be both multiple and complex.

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AWARDS

WIRE EXPO 2022 Mordica Memorial Award

Donnellan Memorial Award

This year’s winner is Anand Bhagwat, manager, quality and technology, at Minova USA, Inc. The award honors an individual for his or her technical contributions to the wire and cable industry.

This year’s winner is Richard Wagner, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Insteel Industries.

The award honors an individual for providing exemplary service to the WAI.

President’s Award

This year’s winner is Joe Downes, a long-time Leggett & Platt sales executive who retired in 2015. The individual is chosen by the current president of the Wire Association International.

PANEL DISCUSSION

How should companies approach their workforce strategy? The below executives will discuss their view on the crucial subject of staffing during continued challenging times at 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 8.

Kurt Breischaft president, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS

Joe Barrett president, Davis Wire

Raúl Garcia director technology & development, Viakable

Robert McKinzie VP, quality, CI/Lean, EH&S, Legget & Platt

WELCOME RECEPTION WAI receptions have always offered an ideal setting to informally meet colleagues, acquaintances and customers or suppliers. This year the reception will be held at the Monduel Atrium, located inside the Dallas Hyatt Regency, making it even simpler to attend. There will be no lack of topics to discuss, and with the long gap since the last such staging, this will make the 2022 venue that much more memorable.

EMPLOYMENT SPEAKERS Employment in the Covid era

Attendees can hear two employment specialists—Chuck McLendon, director of recruiting, Southwire Co. (p. 58), and Pati Kelly, executive recruiter, Egret Consulting Group (p. 61) —share their perspective on recruiting and retaining staff.

Also, do attend the above-cited Panel Discussion.

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK SPEAKER Opportunities for the Wire and Cable Market in a Post-Pandemic World

CRU International’s Michael Finch, head of wire and cable, will present a global rundown of key developments and the outlook for the wire and cable industry, including demand, Covid and major risks and opportunities. See p. 61.

ENCORE PLANT TOUR Tour participants will be able to experience first-hand one of the greatest success stories in the wire and cable industry. Encore Wire started out in 1989 as a 68,000-sq-ft warehouse building in McKinney, Texas. Today, its multiple plants collectively account for approximately three million sq. ft. See p. 48.

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Welcome Reception >>> Tuesday, June 7 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

And at the end of day 1, it will be time for Wire Expo 2022 attendees to socialize WAI will hold its Welcome Reception at the Monduel’s Atrium, an open bar that is located inside the Hyatt Regency Dallas, that offers lots and lots of elbow room as well as a great view of the city. Being held in the host hotel makes it simpler than ever for attendees to spend some time at the reception on Tuesday, June 7, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Wherever it has been held, the reception has been an attendee favorite, offering the best single place to meet up with friends and colleagues.

A description of the site sounds inspiring. “Our favorite beverages are served in our breezy 18-story atrium lobby bar! Have a draft and a burger while watching the big game, or unwind with a glass of wine or one of our specialty cocktails after a busy day. Gather with friends in one our game rooms featuring shuffleboard and billiards, or utilize our private lounge on the 2nd Floor Atrium Level for a special event. Our open atrium setting with great views and a cool casual ambiance is part of what makes us the best bar in Downtown Dallas!”

The Welcome Reception will be held in the open setting of Monduel’s Atrium at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.

Annual Meeting to host awards and keynote speaker >>> Wednesday, June 8 | 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Morning session offers individual heights and insights from an industry veteran The WAI will honor the winners of three awards as well as present a timely keynote presentation.

The meeting element itself is brief as it is procedural, but the breakfast session will see the presentations of the Mordica Memorial Award to Anand Bhagwat, manager, quality and technology at Minova USA; the Donnellan Memorial Award to Richard Wagner, the senior vice president and COO of Insteel Industries; and the President’s Award to Joe Downes, a longtime Leggett & Platt executive who retired as senior vice president in 2015.

The Mordica Memorial Award recognizes a person who has furthered technology in the industry, the Donnellan Memorial Award recognizes a person for their volunteer contributions to the Association, and the President’s Award is chosen by the standing WAI president (this year, James York of Insteel Industries). See pp. 50-52 for details on the winners.

The presentation, by Keynote speaker Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations, Commercial Metals Co., is “Leadership

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Attendees at the WAI’s Annual Meeting at Wire Expo 2018. in a Volatile World.” He will discuss how the last few years have strained businesses across the globe as Covid forced companies to deal with events like virtual work, burn out, unprecedented supply chain disruptions and volatile markets. Such challenges test the leadership at every level of an organization, and are essential to master for companies to thrive.

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Keynote Speakers The new normal in raw material procurement for the wire and cable industry >>> Tuesday, June 7 Brian Schulties, the North American Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the Prysmian Group, will share his insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the wire and cable industry supply chain in this era of tight supplies.

Schulties has extensive sourcing experience, having held key roles stemming back to 1986. His experience at Prysmian and General Cable goes back to 2003, when he became director of purchasing, raw materials, for Prysmian Power & Cable Systems. In 2006, he became vice pres-

ident, sourcing, for General Cable Corporation, then returned to Prysmian in 2010 as vice president of procurement, responsible for all raw material, non-raw material, base metal purchases and risk management for 13 manufacturing locations. In 2018, he was promoted to his current position.

Prysmian Group is a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of wire and cable products. Prysmian Group North America operations include 27 manufacturing facilities, six distribution centers, four R&D centers, and more than 5,800 employees with net sales of near $4 billion.

Reassessing leadership in challenging periods >>> Wednesday, June 8 Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations, Commercial Metals Co. will discuss how the last few years have strained businesses across the globe as Covid forced companies to deal with events, including virtual work, burn out, unprecedented supply chain disruptions and volatile markets.

The need to successfully navigate these situations puts immense pressure on leadership at every level of an organization. He will explain why there is a need to shift our mindset and view the pressures of leading a team as a privilege rather than a burden, leaders rise to the occasion and companies thrive.

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Garrison started with Commercial Metals Co. in 2007 as general manager CMC Rebar Arizona. In 2010, he was promoted to director of sales West Region, then director of rebar operation Southeast in 2011, then vice president West Region-CMC Americas in 2012 before his promotion in 2015.

Commercial Metals Co, a steel and metal manufacturer based in Irving, Texas, has a wide range of mill products that include wire rod. Its products are used in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, construction, energy, heavy equipment and infrastructure. CMC was the first steel manufacturer to introduce vertical integration in the United States, then adapted the concept for Europe.

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Plant Tour >>> Wednesday, June 8 | 12:30 pm - 4:15 pm

A lot to take in at the Encore Wire tour Tour participants will be able to first-hand experience one of the greatest success stories in the wire and cable industry. Encore Wire started out in 1989 as a 68,000-sq-ft warehouse building in McKinney, Texas. Today, through unprecedented growth, the manufacturer of copper and aluminum residential, commercial and industrial building wire has multiple plants that collectively account for approximately three million sq ft. And the company, which has some 1,600 employees, is not done. There are plans for further expansions on its 425-acre campus.

Not only is the sheer size of the operations impressive, so are the logistics that Encore Wire has designed and employed to make its campus functional. That includes a first-ever company solution: an internal train system.

Dubbed the “Encore Express,” the tug can tow up to five large carts, each of which can carry up to 10,000 pounds of finished goods, allowing up to 50,000 pounds to be moved to the new Service Center in a single load.

Sadly, attendees will not be able to ride the Encore Express, but the tour should be a memorable experience.

An interior view of Encore Wire’s new Service Center.

The “Encore Express” was the company’s solution to moving finished product.

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Mordica Memorial Award >>> Wednesday, June 8 | 8:30 am to 9:45 am

Mordica Memorial Award goes to Bhagwat Anand W. Bhagwat, a steel industry veteran who excelled in furthering technology, is the 2022 winner of the Mordica Memorial Award, which is presented to a person who has furthered the industry’s technology. He will present his Mordica Lecture—Steel chemistry and its impact on wire properties—on Tuesday, June 7, at 3:30 pm, and be honored at the Awards Ceremony the next day.

The 2005 president of the WAI, Bhagwat was principal metallurgist for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company from 1990 to 2000; worked for eight years at the Seneca Wire Group, as vice president, quality & technology, and as plant manager for the company, which was then part of FENOX, LLC. He has worked the last 10 years for Minova USA, where he is manager, quality and technology. He has long been a WAI volunteer, including providing for the Association’s Ferrous Wire Handbook. He has eight patents and holds a master’s degree in materials science and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

A former Goodyear colleague praised Bhagwat’s ability to develop and deploy technology. “The outcome of his 

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Anand’s team invented new steel chemistries and processes that resulted in numerous patents in the field of high tensile steel for tire cord applications.” He also took an active role in transferring those technologies to Goodyear’s plants in the U.S. and Luxembourg. For those contributions, he was honored with the Chairman’s Special Service Award in 1995.

Lauded by another award nominator who has known Bhagwat for more than 30 years, “Throughout this entire time, I gained admiration and respect for his technical, innovate and leadership skills. Not only has he presented numerous papers of outstanding performance, including some that received prizes for merit, he has served as a participant, chairperson and mentor on numerous technical and management committees of WAI.” Bhagwat won the Donnellan Memorial Award in 2009.

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Donnellan Memorial Award >>> Wednesday, June 8 | 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Wagner to be honored with Donnellan Memorial Award Richard Wagner, the senior vice president and COO of Insteel Industries—the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications—is the 2022 winner of the Donnellan Memorial award, which is bestowed for a person’s voluntary contributions to the WAI. Wagner’s career began at Florida Wire and Cable Company, where he worked from 1977 to 1992, ascending to the position of division manager - FWC supply. He then moved to Insteel, where he has held a number of key positions over his 30 years there. He has also been a key contributor to the WAI. The WAI president in 2018,Wagner served two full terms as a member of the Association’s board of directors and officer positions before assuming the top position. He was co-chairman of the Member Relations Committee and has served on the Conference Programming Committee for six years, including two years as co-chairman.

Wagner represented the organization in the production of the 2019 International Technical Conference in

Verona, Italy, and at the wire 2018 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.

He was a speaker at WAI events and at a meeting of the Associazione Costruttori Italiani Macchine per Filo (ACIMAF).

Wagner was chosen for the award as he was deemed to have uniquely served the Association as well as the industry. He led the Wire Association International with a style and confidence that emanated from his vast wire and cable experience, including his long-tenured senior operations role at Insteel Industries. He also understood the organization through the process of serving on the different WAI committees that culminated in his becoming president. He has also been a contributor outside of the industry. He has been a volunteer for Guardian Ad Litem, an advocate for the best interests of children in foster care, since 2004.

Wagner holds a BBA degree in management from the University of North Florida.

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President’s Award >>> Wednesday, June 8 | 8:30 am -9:45 am

Joe Downes to be honored for his many contributions Joe Downes, a long-time key sales executive for Leggett & Platt, was chosen as the winner of the WAI’s President’s Award. The photo of Downes—a WAI Life Member who retired as senior vice president in 2015—is from a presentation he made in 2009 to the WAI Ohio Valley Chapter.

“During his more than 45 years in the steel wire industry, Joe was an amazing person on many levels,” said WAI President Jim York, who chose Downes for the 2022 award. “I saw his ethics and work style firsthand. I count myself fortunate to have been mentored by him for almost 15 years.” He cited Downes’s work ethic and dedication to customers and colleagues as well as his support to the wire industry.

Downes entered the wire industry in 1976 in a sales position with Container Wire Company, a small wire producer based in Jacksonville, Florida. Two years later, it was bought by L&P, where he worked until his retirement.

Over the years, he was a road warrior of the first degree, his Delta Airlines account topping three million miles, and

more than a million more on other carriers.

He thrived on interaction with customers, suppliers and employees, yet found time to support the Association as well as the American Wire Producers Association.

In a December 2015 WJI article, the WAI Life Member wrote about his career, sharing his thoughts on the field.

“Do not expect much in the way of glamour, and don’t expect that many of your friends will either understand what you do or care to hear you talk about it. Expect that there will be bumps in the road, although that goes for any field. ... I can tell you that if you are willing to learn and don’t need glitz, you can enjoy this business. It might not be sexy, but it’s real, and what we do matters. Many of my best friends are co-workers, customers and vendors and I will miss the daily interaction with them. I’d like to think they feel the same way.”

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Life/25-Year WAI Members Two groups of WAI members have achieved special status within the Association. A total of 21 people have been designated as new Life Members, qualifying because their age plus number of continuous years of WAI membership equals 90.

Another 12 people have attained 25-year member status. The Association wants to thank these individuals for their continued membership as well as for their decades of activity in the wire and cable industry.

Life Members Tariq Al-Qahtani Al-Qahtani Nails & Galvanized Wire Factory Anand W Bhagwat Minova USA Inc - Southpoint Zygmunt Bogulak Degropol Research & Development Centre Richard G Evanshen Indwisco Ltd Naoto Fukase T Fukase & Co Ltd

Roger N Gilliland Wirerope Works Inc

Kelly Moline Lotters Wire Corporation

Mark Schaff The Mapes Piano String Co

Ken Hardin Southwire Co

Michael G Munn Andantex USA Inc

Michael T Sy Sycwin Coating & Wires Inc

Shoaib Ismail Premier Cables (Pvt) Ltd

Vernon E Oberdorff, Jr Carolina Wire Sales LLC

John N Tomaz Stolberger Inc dba Wardwell Braiding Machine Co

Ken W Luterbach Tensor Machinery Ltd

Jose Ranc Gomez Paige Electric Co

Mike McNulty Wire & Cable Technology International

David F Richards RichardsApex Inc Rahul Sachdev Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp

Edmond T Torbey Niehoff Endex North America Inc Mark Videtic Stelinox Industries Inc

25-Year Members Zygmunt Bogulak Degropol Research & Development Centre Ken Hardin Southwire Co David B Kiddoo IWCS Inc Mike Kelley Kelley Productivity Partners Ken W Luterbach Tensor Machinery Ltd Jim Mentekidis Fisk Alloy Wire Inc

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Richard G Naujoks Centennial Wire Products Ltd Charles E Radcliff Radcliff Wire Co Inc Steven Rollins Nashville Wire Products Co Ralph M Rosenbaum Stainless Steel Products Curtis J Schopfer Loos & Co Inc Wire Rope Div Michael T Sy Sycwin Coating & Wires Inc

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Conference Sessions at a Glance TUESDAY, JUNE 7 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open - Marsalis Foyer 9:00 am – 9:05 am Opening Remarks – Reunion Ballroom 9:05 am – 9:20 am Partner-centered Business: Encore’s Long-term Approach – Reunion Ballroom 9:20 am – 9:45 am Keynote: The new normal in raw material procurement for the wire and cable industry (see Conference Sessions next page) – Reunion Ballroom 10:00 am – 11:00 am Coffee Service – Marsalis Foyer 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Exhibits Open – Marsalis Hall

10:30 am – 11:00 am Kepstan® PEKK – A novel thermoplastic for high-performance wire insulation – Cumberland L 11:00 am – 11:30 am Details on Charter’s automated guided vehicles deployment and confined space program – Cumberland L 11:30 am – noon Today’s hourly workforce – Cumberland L 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm 20/20 vision for liquid filtration for sustainable wire & cable manufacturing – Cumberland L 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Importance of machine overhauls such as MMH lines for productivity and reliability – Cumberland L 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Wire Breaks – Ask the Expert – Cumberland L 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Managing filed components in a digitized environment – Cumberland L 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Mordica Lecture & Reception – Cumberland L 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception – Monduel’s Atrium

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration Open – Marsalis Foyer 9:00 am – 11:00 am Coffee Service – Marsalis Foyer & Reunion Ballroom 8:30 am – 9:45 am WAI Awards Ceremony & Annual Mtg – Reunion Ballroom 8:30 am – 9:45 am Keynote: Rising to the challenges (see Conference Sessions next page) 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Exhibits Open – Marsalis Hall

10:30 am – 11:00 am Improving hiring practices to stand out in today’s challenging job market – Cumberland L 11:00 am – 11:30 am Opportunities for the wire and cable market in a post-pandemic world – Cumberland L 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Workforce strategy panel – Rising to the challenges – Cumberland L 12:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Encore Wire tour – McKinney, TX

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Wire drawing die material and profile specification considerations – Cumberland L 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Managing lubricant residuals on drawn wire – Cumberland L 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Annealing – ferrous and nonferrous metals – Cumberland L

Schedule subject to change. Go to the event website—www.wireexpo22.com—for the latest details.

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Fundamentals of Wire & Cable Manufacturing >>> Monday, June 6 | 8:30 am– 5:00 pm

This very popular one-day, pre-conference course provides attendees a solid grounding in the essentials of wire and cable manufacturing. It includes five general topics in the morning, and following lunch there are four sessions each in separate ferrous and nonferrous/electrical tracks. The program is valuable to industry newcomers as well as for seasoned professionals seeking a refresher. Following the last sessions, there is a 45-minute Q&A session. For presenter bios, go to www. wireexpo22.com, click on “education” then “speakers,” and the individual photos.

GENERAL | 8:30 am– noon

Mechanics of Wiredrawing

Matt Reinoehl, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS, USA This course presents fundamental engineering principles and process calculations that are used to design, analyze, and improve metal rod and wiredrawing operations.

Topics include a basic overview of wiredrawing mechanics with respect to material behavior and process parameters. Die angle and reduction will be addressed in light of the Delta-parameter and its practical application. Drawing limits, friction and lubrication, work-piece heating, and temperature effects are also discussed.

Drawing Dies

Tom Maxwell, Jr., Die Quip Corporation, USA This presentation focuses on the die, the most important part of the drawing process. Without it, the best drawing machines, lubricant, and treatment systems cannot reduce the wire diameter. However, with a die, vice pliers, and a hammer, wire can be drawn, albeit slowly, as it has been for over 2,000 years. The intention of this course is to provide an understanding of what makes a die work, how it is designed, causes of failure, and problems with drawing larger sizes.

Wiredrawing Lubricant Technology Dave Gzesh, Blachford Corp., USA

The wiredrawing process generates significant heat that affects its ability to ensure quality wire production. The amount of generated heat is influenced by the interaction of factors that include the metal composition, surface preparation, production equipment and routine maintenance. This presentation reviews basic lubrication principles, typical lubricant compositions, and routine lubricant maintenance procedures for both ferrous dry drawing and ferrous and nonferrous wet drawing.

Wire Breaks and Surface Damage

Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting, Inc., USA This course classifies wire breaks from a perspective that compares material defects to process-related problems.

Rod defects will include both casting and rolling issues such as internal voids, foreign contaminants, rolled-in scale, hot cracks, and surface porosity. The effects of wiredrawing speed and lubrication will be discussed with respect to generation of fines, shaving, galling, and other surface defects.

FUNDAMENTALS LUNCHEON | noon–1:00 pm

FERROUS | 1:00 pm–4:15 pm

Fundamentals of Ferrous Metallurgy Anand Bhagwat, Minova USA Inc., USA

This introductory course is designed to provide a general understanding of ferrous metallurgical concepts, including phase equilibrium, transformation, strengthening mechanisms, heat treatment, and an overview of steel-making, and their relevance to wire technology.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Cleaning and Coating of Rod and Wire Jack McAfee & Chris Porada, Chemetall, USA

This course presents the fundamentals of cleaning, pickling, and coating of ferrous wire and rod in preparation for drawing and processing. Proper control and handling in these areas ensures quality of the finished product. The design of these processes impacts the economics of the operation. It is imperative that rather than individual stages, this department should be viewed as a whole as it is critical to success. The course deals with zinc phosphate processes and the advantages and limitations as well as specialty coatings such as salt carriers, lubricants, dry film polymers, and new technologies on the horizon.

Ferrous Testing and Properties

C. Richard Gordon, Richard Gordon Consulting, LLC, USA This course discusses tensile, coiling, wrap, reverse bend, torsion, fatigue, and hardness testing procedures. It illustrates interpretation of test results in terms of sample properties.

rubber and thermoplastic extruders. The remaining components of typical extrusion lines are reviewed and include payoffs, dancers and accumulators, preheaters, crossheads, cooling troughs, capstans, online measurement and testing equipment, online printing, take-ups, and operator control systems.

Fundamentals of Electrical Testing Ferrous Heat Treatment

C. Richard Gordon, Richard Gordon Consulting, LLC, USA This course focuses on heat treatment of ferrous metals.

It includes basic heat treating principles applicable to many metals with specific examples related to heat treatment of steel rod and wire.

NONFERROUS/ELECTRICAL | 1:00 pm–4:15 pm

Stranding and Cabling

Kevin Dancy, Roteq Machinery, Inc., Canada This presentation documents the stranding process for nonferrous conductors, specifically bare copper and tinned wire, as well as assembly of multi-conductor cables.

Different processes that are addressed include bunching and concentric constructions, silicone blocked stranding, as well as cable assembly techniques, and rationale for each type. Specific applications include industrial and energy sectors, electronics and data communications, the automotive industry, consumer products, and appliances.

Extrusion

Erik A. Macs, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp., USA This course starts with a discussion of the basics of the various polymers used for wire and cable insulation. This is followed by discussion of the construction aspects of

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Erika Atkins & Casey Spradlin, Southwire, USA

This fundamentals course is geared to providing a general overview of electrical testing. The course highlights key terms, standards, and tests that are common to the wire and cable industry for conductors and insulations, and highlights specific concerns of various industries and product types.

Marking and Printing

Huck Hyde, Gem Gravure, Co., Inc., USA General overview of the entire printing and marking process as it relates to wire and cable identification. Topics to include basic printing concepts, regulatory requirements, selection and location of printing equipment, printing and marking methods in addition to troubleshooting.

GENERAL | 4:15 pm–5:00 pm

Manufacturing Problem Solving Stacy Martin, Prysmian, USA

This session will focus on problem-solving techniques used to solve real challenges faced in the wire and cable industry. Actual scenarios will be used to challenge attendees to think beyond the obvious symptoms and find the root cause. Lean Six Sigma problem-solving strategies Martin has used are presented as the course walks through each problem until the cause is identified. The audience is encouraged to participate in this interactive program.

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Conference Sessions TUESDAY JUNE 7, 8:45 am

Coffee Reception & Opening Remarks

WAI President Jim York, senior vice president, Insteel Industries 9:05 am

Partner-centered Business: Encore’s Longterm Approach Kevin Heffernan, vice president sales, Encore Wire Co.

Heffernan will share how Encore’s vision and commitment to partnership at the expense of short-term gains allowed it to flourish during the recent COVID pandemic. During his talk, he will examine several key elements of our long-term strategy that allowed Encore to succeed during the covid pandemic.

9:20 am

Keynote: The new normal in raw material procurement for the wire and cable industry Brian Schulties, chief procurement officer, Prysmian Group, North America

Schulties will share his insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the wire and cable industry supply chain in this era of tight supplies. He has extensive sourcing experience, having held key roles stemming back to 1986.

10:30 am

Kepstan ® PEKK – A novel thermoplastic for high-performance wire insulation

Jonathon Hollahan, business development engineer, Arkema Inc.

Poly-ether-ketone-ketone (PEKK) is a melt processable, high performance thermoplastic known for its outstanding temperature performance, chemical resistance and FST profile. PEKK exhibits a low dielectric constant – even at elevated temperatures, along with strong adhesion to copper wire without a binder – making PEKK an excellent choice for extruded wire insulation in challenging environments, well suited for oil and gas power cable or magnet wire in electrical vehicle or industrial applications.

11:00 am

Details on Charter’s automated guided vehicles deployment and confined space program Kevin Keckler, production manager, Charter Steel

Keckler will share the decision to deploy automated guided vehicles at Charter Steel’s full-service processing and distribution facility, which is equipped with a chemical cleaning line, mechanical descaling, annealing furnaces and wiredrawing equipment to clean, anneal, draw, coat and distribute hot-rolled coils from its rolling mills. He will take a fresh look at the company’s confined space and first responder programs as well as the early results of a continuing journey to strategically deploy innovation across its operations.

11:30 am

Today’s hourly workforce

Chuck McLendon, director of recruiting, Southwire Co.

McLendon will address how difficult it can be In today’s world of high turnover to acquire hourly talent. How do you hire, train, engage, and retain good employees? That is a key for all companies, including Southwire, which has more than 7,000 employees, and wants to remain positioned as a leader in technology and innovation, and an emerging influence in the industrial electrical space.

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20/20 vision for liquid filtration for sustainable wire & cable manufacturing Lawrence El-Hindi, sales engineer, Filtertech, Inc.

This presentation will provide a focused, updated look at liquid filtration methods, new technologies and their practical uses for improved quality and sustainability in wire and cable manufacturing. It offers a concise snapshot into applications in the wire industry ,including con-cast rolling mills, wiredrawing/annealing, insulating, etc. The discussion will include methods in media filtration and centrifugal separation, and water treatment technology to aid in filtration of sub-micron particles.

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Importance of machine overhauls such as MMH lines for productivity and reliability.

Kutlay Erkan, sales engineer, Maschinenfabrik NIEHOFF GmbH & Co. KG

In today’s competitive environments, in which delivery performance and sustainability are vital, modernization and overhauls are important to avoid breakdowns, loss of productivity and long machine downtimes. For NIEHOFF, the design and manufacture of machines and lines have always been focused on quality, reliability, robustness, and durability. That is why NIEHOFF machines that have been operational for decades are also worth general reconditioning performed

by NIEHOFF specialists. Such modernized machines are not only as good as new, but often reach an even higher level of productivity than before.

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2:30 pm

Wire Breaks – Ask the Experts

A more generalized discussion on wire breaks and how and why they happen.

These breaks will differentiate between material defects and such processing problems as misalignment, drawing die issues, inadequate lubrication, inclusion pick up, joining defects, and central bursting.

Dr. Horace Pops president, Horace Pops Consulting

Matt Reinoehl process metallurgist, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS

3:00 pm

Managing filed components in a digitized environment

Dr. Faisal Khan, Professor, Chemical Engineering; Mike O’Connor II Chair; Director, MKO Process Safety Center, Texas A&M

This presentation will detail the importance of reliability and safety of filed components in overall safety and integrity of system. This is critical as digitalization in unfolding. The material presented in this course is based on research performed at the world’s foremost university-based Process Safety Center, the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center, at Texas A&M University.

3:30 pm

Mordica Lecture & Reception

Anand Bhagwat, metallurgical consultant, Minova

Anand Bhagwat, the 2022 Mordica Award winner, will present his Mordica Lecture: Steel Chemistry and Its Impact on Wire Properties. Many of the quality and performance issues in wires originate with steel chemistry. Each of the elements in iron-carbon alloy have a contribution to wire’s behavior.

Thus, many of the field failures and performance deficiencies can be related to these elements. The current presentation will demonstrate this relationship with real-life examples.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 WEDNESDAY JUNE 8 8:30 am

Awards Ceremony, Annual Meeting and Keynote: Leadership in a Volatile World Ty Garrison, senior vice president of operations, Commercial Metals Co.

The last few years have strained businesses across the globe as Covid forced companies to deal with events like virtual work, burn out, unprecedented supply chain disruptions and volatile markets. The need to successfully navigate these situations puts immense pressure on leadership at every level of an organization. When we shift our mindset and view the pressures of leading a team as a privilege rather than a burden, leaders rise to the occasion and companies thrive.

10:30 am

Improving hiring practices to stand out in today’s challenging job market

outlook for the wider wire and cable industry; detail on the wire and cable markets in North America regarding how Covid-response measures are supporting healthy demand mid-term; and the major risks and opportunities the industry will face over the coming years.

11:30 am

Workforce strategy panel – Rising to the challenges Panelists share their perspectives, experience, insights and best practices on the leading challenges facing the industry and manufacturing in general which is the workforce.

Pati Kelly, executive recruiter, Egret Consulting Group

According to the labor statistics in 2021, 47 million people left their jobs voluntarily. Pati Kelly will discuss hiring trends, struggles, and tips within the wire and cable industry.

She’ll also provide recommendations for wire and cable companies regarding how to retain employees and hiring strategies to implement to compete in the new marketplace.

Kurt Breischaft president, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS

Joe Barrett president, Davis Wire

11:00 am

Opportunities for the wire and cable market in a post-pandemic world Michael Finch, Principal Analyst, Base Metals, CRU

Raúl Garcia director technology & development, Viakable

Robert McKinzie VP, quality, CI/Lean, EH&S, Legget & Platt

Description: This talk will cover a global rundown of key developments and the

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1:00 pm

Wire drawing die material and profile specification considerations

Eric Bieberich, president, Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc.

Wire die specifications are an important tool in controlling the wire drawing process. This presentation covers key considerations when specifying the die material and internal profile of a wire drawing die.

1:30 pm

Managing lubricant residuals on drawn wire Brad Andrews, marketing manager, Condat Corp.

Managing the lubricant residue on drawn wire is an important factor to consider when drawing wire. Excessive residue can cause problems for clients and is also an indication of lubricant overconsumption; while too little residue can lead to premature die wear. The quantity of residue can be adjusted by varying a number of parameters each of which is covered in this presentation.

12:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Encore Wire Tour

Bus pickup and drop off, Trinity Crossing Entrance at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Tour participants will be able to experience first-hand one of the greatest success stories in the wire and cable industry. Encore Wire started out in 1989 as a 68,000-sq-ft warehouse building in McKinney, Texas. Today, through unprecedented growth, the manufacturer of copper and aluminum residential, commercial and industrial building wire has multiple plants that collectively account for approximately three million sq. ft. And the company, which has some 1,600 employees, is not done. There are plans for further expansions on its 425-acre campus.

2:00 pm

Annealing – ferrous and nonferrous metals

Dr. Horace Pops, president, Horace Pops Consulting Inc.

This presentation covers the electrical and mechanical property changes that occur when annealing both ferrous and nonferrous metals in the cold-worked state. Major factors that affect annealability such as chemical content and thermal history are evaluated, and also include general engineering laws of recrystallization. Finally, several rod annealability tests and annealing problems are presented in detail.

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Official Publication of Wire Expo

Featured Exhibitors & Platinum Sponsors

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Alphabetical Exhibitors List Exhibitor .....................................Hall Ace Metal Inc ............................... 611 ACM AB ...................................... 310 ADVARIS GmbH ........................ 414 AIM Inc ........................................ 711 AITMAC Inc ................................ 722 Angle Systems .............................. 720 AWT Machinery Inc: Clifford/ Progress/Ultimat ....................... 620 Aztech Lubricants LLC................ 307 Balloffet Die Corp ........................ 719 Baum’s Castorine Co Inc ............. 312 Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC ....................... 207 Beta LaserMike ............................ 505 Blachford ...................................... 210 Boxy Srl ........................................ 310 Cablogic Technologies Inc .......... 220 Carris Reels Inc .......................... 404 Cemanco LC ................................. 523 Chemetall/BASF .......................... 616 Cimteq........................................... 716 Clifford ......................................... 620 Clinton Instrument Co .................. 302 Commission Brokers Inc.............. 324 Condat ........................................... 513 Conneaut Industries Inc ............... 323 Conoptica AS ............................... 421

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Exhibitors: is your company/co-exhibitor not listed here? If so, to get it in the Show Program, send it no later than April 20 to editor@wirenet.org.

Continuus-Properzi SpA .............. 405 Davis-Standard/Maillefer Extrusion Oy.............................. 704 Delta Tecnic.................................. 311 Die Quip Corp .............................. 610 Domeks Makine Ltd STI ............. 514 EBNER Furnaces Inc ................... 512 Enkotec Company Inc .................. 713 ERA Wire Inc ............................... 619 Esteves Group USA ..................... 708 Eurowire and Wire & Cable ASIA magazines ......................... 131 EWMENN/WAFIOS Umformtechnik ......................... 604 Fenn LLC...................................... 209 Filtertech Inc................................. 507 FMS USA Inc ............................... 615 Foerster Instruments Inc............... 622 Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc............. 605 FUHR GmbH & Co KG .............. 714 Gem Gravure .............................. 301 Gene Brown Extrusion Techniques ................................. 510 GMM-USA Cable Machinery ..... 416 Graham Engineering Corp ........... 412 Guill Tool & Engineering Co ...... 115 HENRICH GmbH ........................ 304 H-I-S Coatings.............................. 520

HONTA Inc .................................. 222 HOWAR Equipment Inc ............. 310 Howar Steel Reels ........................ 310 IDEAL Welding Systems ............ 522 Integrated Control Technologies.............................. 308 Joe Snee Associates Inc ............... 411 Joe-Tools ...................................... 409 King Steel Corp ............................ 712 Kinrei of America LLC................ 521 KN Manufacturing Solutions ....... 413 Lamnea Bruk AB ......................... 117 LaserLinc Inc ................................ 613 Leggett & Platt Wire Group ........ 612 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc .................... 408 M Holland..................................... 621 Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA ... 309 Mathiasen Machinery Inc ............ 210 Metavan NV ................................. 310 MGS Group .................................. 114 Mikrotek Machines Ltd................ 417 Morgan-Koch/MFLGroup/ Frigeco USA .............................. 524 NDC Technologies ....................... 505 Niehoff Endex North America Inc ............................... 402 NYCOA ........................................ 116 OM Frigerio .................................. 310

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Ind Inc......................................... 517 P & R Specialty Inc....................... 130 Paramount Die Co......................... 303 Parkway Kew................................ 318 Phifer Wire Inc.............................. 423 Precision Die Technologies Inc........................ 623 Premier Wire Die ......................... 313 Properzi International Inc.............. 405 Proton Products Inc....................... 518 Q8Oils............................................ 717 QMS America Inc......................... 516 Quaker Houghton.......................... 320 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.......... 221 Reel Options by Vandor Corporation................................. 422 Refractron Technologies Corp...... 515 RichardsApex Inc.......................... 407

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SIKORA International Corp......... 710 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH......................................... 304 Slabaugh Metal Fab...............214-215 Sonoco Reels and Spools.............. 201 SPIRKA Schnellflechter GmbH......................................... 304 August Strecker GmbH & Co ..... 604 Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding..................................... 304 Super Seal Corporation.................. 213 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co......... 322 Teknikor......................................... 204 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation................................. 211 Traxit North America LLC........... 418 United Wire Co Inc....................... 617 Unitek Crossheads Inc.................. 310 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation................................. 604 Windak Inc.................................... 415 Wire & Cable Technology International (WCTI)................. 723 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp....................... 506 Wire Association International..... 122 Wire Journal International........... 122 Wire Lab Co.................................. 609 Wire Machine Systems Inc........... 420 Witels Albert USA Ltd................. 604 Woodburn Diamond Die Inc........ 504 Woywod GmbH/Plasticolor.......... 310 Zumbach Electronics Corp........... 400

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Numerical Exhibitors List Hall .....................................Exhibitor 114 ............................The MGS Group 115 ....... Guill Tool & Engineering Co 116 .........................................NYCOA 117 .......................... Lamnea Bruk AB 122 ..... Wire Association International & Wire Journal International 130 ...................... P & R Specialty Inc 131 ................... Eurowire and Wire & Cable ASIA magazines 201 ..............Sonoco Reels and Spools 204 .........................................Teknikor 206 ............. Mathiasen Machinery Inc 207 ......................Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC 208 ..................................Saint-Gobain 209 ...................................... Fenn LLC 210 ....................................... Blachford

211 ......... Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation 213 ................. Super Seal Corporation 214-215 ............... Slabaugh Metal Fab 220 ........... Cablogic Technologies Inc 221 ..........Rainbow Rubber & Plastics 222 ...................................HONTA Inc 300 .......................Rosendahl Nextrom 301 ...............................Gem Gravure 302 ...................Clinton Instrument Co 303 .........................Paramount Die Co 304 .........HENRICH Maschinenfabrik GmbH 304 ......... SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH 304 ............... SPIRKA Schnellflechter GmbH 304 .....................Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding

305 .....................Roteq Machinery Inc 307 .................Aztech Lubricants LLC 308 ......................... Integrated Control Technologies 309 ....Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA 310 ...................................... ACM AB 310 ........................................Boxy Srl 310 ..............HOWAR Equipment Inc 310 ....................HOWAR Steel Reels 310 ................................. Metavan NV 310 .................................. OM Frigerio 310 ................. Unitek Crossheads Inc 310 .......................... Woywod GmbH/ PLASTICOLOR 311 .................................. Delta Tecnic 312 ..............Baum’s Castorine Co Inc 313 .......................... Premier Wire Die 318 ................................ Parkway Kew

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WIRE EXPO 2022 320...........................Quaker Houghton 322.......... Taubensee Steel & Wire Co 323................. Conneaut Industries Inc 324............... Commission Brokers Inc 325................ Schlatter North America 400............ Zumbach Electronics Corp 402................................ Niehoff Endex North America Inc 403................Rockford Manufacturing Group FELM 404............................Carris Reels Inc 405................Continuus-Properzi SpA 405.............. Properzi International Inc 407...........................RichardsApex Inc 408......................Lloyd & Bouvier Inc 409........................................ Joe-Tools 411.................Joe Snee Associates Inc 412...................... Graham Engineering Corporation 413.........KN Manufacturing Solutions 414..........................ADVARIS GmbH 415..................................... Windak Inc

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416....... GMM-USA Cable Machinery 417................. Mikrotek Machines Ltd 418............Traxit North America LLC 420............Wire Machine Systems Inc 421................................. Conoptica AS 422................ Reel Options by Vandor Corporation 423...............................Phifer Wire Inc 502............................. SAMP USA Inc 504......... Woodburn Diamond Die Inc 505.........................NDC Technologies 506.............................. Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp 507.................................. Filtertech Inc 510.................. Gene Brown Extrusion Techniques 511................................................ Setic 512.....................EBNER Furnaces Inc 513............................................ Condat 514............... Domeks Makine Ltd STI 515.......Refractron Technologies Corp 516..........................QMS America Inc

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517......Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Ind Inc 518........................Proton Products Inc 520............................... H-I-S Coatings 521................ Kinrei of America, LLC 522.............. IDEAL Welding Systems 523.................................. Cemanco LC 524...........Morgan-Koch/MFL Group/ Frigeco USA 604.....................EWMENN/WAFIOS Umformtechnik 604......................WAFIOS Machinery Corporation 604....... August Strecker GmbH & Co 605.............. Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc 609...................................Wire Lab Co 610................................Die Quip Corp 611.................................Ace Metal Inc 612.......... Leggett & Platt Wire Group 613................................. LaserLinc Inc 615................................ FMS USA Inc 616............................ Chemetall/BASF

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WIRE EXPO 2022 617 ........................................... United Wire Co Inc 619 ....................................................ERA Wire Inc 620 .........................AWT Machinery Inc: Clifford/ Progress/Ultimat 621 .........................................................M. Holland 622 ...................................Foerster Instruments Inc. 623 ........................ Precision Die Technologies Inc 704 ........... Davis-Standard/Maillefer Extrusion Oy 708 .......................................... Esteves Group USA 710 ............................. SIKORA International Corp 711 ............................................................. AIM Inc 712 ................................................. King Steel Corp 713 ...................................... Enkotec Company Inc. 714 ................................... FUHR GmbH & Co KG 716 ................................................................Cimteq 717 ................................................................Q8Oils 719 .............................................Balloffet Die Corp 720 ................................................... Angle Systems 722 ..................................................... AITMAC Inc 723 ...........Wire & Cable Technology Int’l (WCTI)

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join the best: Düsseldorf Germany www.wire.de

join the best — welcome to the world’s leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry! This event is a must for everyone who wants to find out all about industry innovations, future trends and learn about machinery and equipment for the production of wires and cables. This is the meeting place for the international sector, the specialists and world market leaders. Discover new ways of sustainability: follow the ecoTrails to the exhibitors particularly dedicated to sustainable technologies and process chains. More at www.wire-tradefair.com/ecometals.

A firmly established date in your calendar — a visit to wire 2022 in Düsseldorf!

International Wire and Cable Trade Fair

Wire, Cable, Spring Making Wire Products Technology and Technology and Products

Mesh Welding Technology

Fastener Technology and Products

Fibre Optic Technology

For show information: Messe Düsseldorf North America Tel. (312) 781-5180 _ info@mdna.com www.mdna.com For hotel and travel arrangements: TTI Travel, Inc. Tel. (866) 674-3476 _ info@ttitravel.net

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Wednesday – Thursday, June 7 – 8 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (3:00 pm, Thursday) | Exhibit Floor Ace Metal Inc. Tel. 610-623-2204 www.acemetalinc.com Richard@acemetalinc.com USA Booth 611

Exhibiting: Today, Ace Metal manufactures high-quality, fine wire metal spools that are used in the ferrous, nonferrous, tire cord, fiber optic and aerospace industries as well as for many other applications. Our spools range in size from 6 in. to 14 in. in flange diameter. They are designed with uniform quality and precision, and are also used in the batch annealing process. They are made from prime cold-rolled steel and are available in multiple colored finishes. Our tubular wire carriers—which come in square-base, star-base, clover-leaf base and circular-base designs—are used to ship large diameter wire and rod as well internal wire carriers and payoffs. Wire manufacturers are welcome to contact Ace Metal to find out how we can help your company continue its legacy.

Personnel: Richard Medoff, Gerri Medoff.

ACM AB Tel. 905-669-4010 www.acmab.com sales@howarequipment.com Canada/Sweden Booth 310

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Exhibiting: Represented in North America by HOWAR Equipment, ACM supplies measurement systems designed to save insulation compound usage and $$$ by controlling wall thicknesses. Cable cross-section measurement and data acquisition equipment from ACM will be displayed and operated for all to see the extremely precise and quick method of performing all two-dimensional cable measurements. The KSM model also allows quality control departments track the efficiency of products or equipment with its sophisticated database and graphing + trending capabilities and analysis of data. Bring your samples to the show to experience first-hand this innovative measurement system.

Personnel: Stefan Askenfors, Martin Plut.

ADVARIS GmbH Tel. 49-7251-981-760 hwww.advaris.com manfred.moser@advaris.de Germany Booth 414

Exhibiting: ADVARIS is an international software and consulting company. Being in the marketplace since 1997, ADVARIS is best equipped with an experienced team of specialists in the fields of manufacturing execution systems (MES), product data management, and enterprise resource planning in the wire and cable industry. Headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany, the branch offices in the USA and India provide their customers with around the clock support worldwide.

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Personnel: Grant Hedges, Paul Douwes, Mason Galloway, Travis Vaughan.

AIM Inc. Tel. 813-818-8222 www.aimmachines.com USA Booth 711

Exhibiting: AIM will present automated work cell solutions: input wire from straight-and-cut or coiland-form to weld and systematically arrange the finished parts. During the past 30 years, AIM has developed many bending equipment from our patented hybrid forming solution, the Synchro AFM line—capable of unmatched versatility, fast output, and low-cost maintenance—to our newest innovations in wire bending: upgraded and updated 2D and 3D CNC wire-bending solutions, singleand double-bending head machines with robotics integration and complete automated systems. Our equipment provides flexibility and simplicity in programming and is offered in all “universal languages.”

Personnel: Michael Zintak, Matt Hathcock, Constantine Grapsas.

AITMAC Inc. Tel. 905-761-6165 www.aitmac-ca.com allan.aitmac.ca@gmail.com Canada Booth 722 Official supplier of Lesmo and Eurodraw Energy machine Spare Parts & Service requirements.

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Don’t have a room yet?

If your lodging plans have not been firmed up for Dallas, the good news is that the WAI has secured a room block at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, the host hotel, that is good from three days before to three days after the event.

There are inherent advantages to staying at a host hotel, and the Association’s secured rate for a room (two queen size beds) is $239, $259 with an atrium view.

All reservations require a first night room deposit or guarantee with a major credit card. Reservations must be received on or before May 17, and the housing block is limited. Go to www.wireexpo22.com, and click on “reserve hotel.” Enter the group code G-WIRE. A reservation can also be made at tel. 214-651-1234, using the same group code.

Exhibiting: See how our best-inclass equipment and accessories from world-leading manufacturers will keep you at the leading edge of technology and maximize your productivity, with wire straightening, guiding and feeding equipment by COMETO; butt-welders, wire and cable cutters/shears, rod straighteners and flat bar cutters

by TRAMEV; and steel reels for shipping and processing, with a selection of reel handling equipment

by APPIANI. Aitmac Inc., is also the official supplier of LESMO and EURODRAW ENERGY machine spare parts and service requirements.

Personnel: Allan Brown, Edwin Pasterk, Cristian Saraceno, Davide Roda.

Angle Systems Tel. 408-549-1644 www.anglesystems.com ananda@anglesystems.com USA Booth 720 Exhibiting: Angle Systems builds state-of-the-art measurement systems for wire and cable, tubing and hose manufacturing. AngleWIRE (Wall Thickness Vision System) is used for measuring cable jacket thickness, ID, OD, concentricity and other parameters. The system is also capable of measuring central core and loose tube jackets used in fiber optics cable manufacturing.

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System) Autofocus system is configured to measure tool/wire dies.

Angle Systems also makes systems for cable jacket print quality as well as defect inspection systems for the wire and cable industry. Angle Systems products are designed, developed and assembled in the USA. Personnel: Ananda Mysore, Bob Gerber, Makayla Englestad.

AWT Machinery Inc. Tel. 815-315-4260 www.awtmach.com sales@awtmach.com USA Booth 620

Exhibiting: AWT Machinery offers local sales, service, spare parts and technical assistance near to Chicago, Illinois. We represent world-class machinery builders: CLIFFORD (www.cliffeng.com), specialists in mesh welders for industrial mesh, reinforcing mesh and welded wire fencing; ULTIMATE AUTOMATION (www.ultimatwiremachines.com), specialists in 2D wire forming with optional automated butt welder, for wire frames and rings, as well as for resistance welding machines for industrial wire products such as ladder mesh

and political signs; and PROGRESS (www.progress-m.com), specialists in engineering mesh welders, specialty welders for precasters and rebar stirrup benders.

Personnel: Scott Liebenberg, Clive White.

Aztech Lubricants LLC Tel. 405-310-0034 www.ezdraw.com janderson@aztechlube.com USA Booth 307

Exhibiting: Aztech Lubricants is a global provider of wire drawing lubricant solutions, with over 15 years in business and more than 100 years of experience. Stop by our booth for information on some of our new high fusion insoluble drawing lubes. We are now also offering new more environmentally friendly packaging that represents cost-savings for you. We excel at providing a full line of calcium, sodium and potassium stearate-based drawing powders, RP oil, drawing oils, vanishing oils and precoats.

Personnel: Jonathan Anderson, Michael Colvin, Jack Hall.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Balloffet Die Corp.

Tel. 915-592-5252 www.balloffetdie.com bill@balloffetusa.com USA Booth 719

Exhibiting: A family business founded in 1870 in Lagnieu (France), Balloffet is a world leader in the manufacturing of diamond wire drawing dies and precision tools, and a specialist in the machining of ultrahard materials. With its extensive experience and expertise in constant evolution, Balloffet manufactures dies and precision tools in the industries for wires, cables, tubes, rods and metal profiles in the diameter range of 0.003 mm up to 35 mm.

Personnel: Bill Couse, Oswaldo Acosta.

Baum’s Castorine Co., Inc. Tel. 315-336-8154 www.baumscastorine.com sales@baumscastorine.com USA Booth 312 Exhibiting: Baum’s Castorine Co., a worldwide supplier of wire drawing lubricants, will have personnel on site to answer your questions and accept your toughest challenges. Baum’s Castorine has been formulating quality industrial lubricants in Rome, New York, since 1879. In that time, the company’s line of Dura Draw products have become synonymous with high-quality wire production.

Just like our customer base, which is always growing, so too is our line of products as they are designed to respond quickly to customer needs and their newest challenges. Whether it’s improving your operating conditions or operating costs, Baum’s Castorine will be able to help you take your operations to the next level.

Stop by our booth and let us show you what we can do for you.

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Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC Tel. 844-883-4420 www.bechem.com campbell@bechem.com USA Booth 207

Exhibiting: Bechem Lubrication Technology presents the wire drawing lubricants of the Bechem Unopol and Berudraw series. Bechem Unopol and Berudraw ensure the highest level of quality and productivity for all applications in the demanding field of wire manufacturing. Bechem: lubrication solutions for industry. Stop by our booth to find out what makes the yellow drums different.

Personnel: Troy Carr, David Skaggs, Ed Campbell, Veronica Rojas.

Beta LaserMike (See NDC Technologies) Blachford Corp.

Tel. 815-464-2100 www.blachford.com mvandervlist@blachford.com USA: Booth 210

Exhibiting: Blachford Corp., a wire lubricant and specialty chemical supplier based in the U.S. and Canada, has been supplying the global wire drawing industry and many of the world’s largest wire drawing companies since the 1950s. We supply cost-effective, meticulously researched and innovative wire drawing lubricant programs tailored to the exacting technical specifications of individual wire drawing processes.

In 2019, Blachford Corporation and Metalube UK partnered to sell Metalube’s high-quality, nonferrous copper and aluminum soluble wire drawing lubricants across the North

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American region. Come and visit us at our booth.

Personnel: Mark van der Vlist, Matthew Messner, Svet Pavlovsky, Albert Molloy.

Boxy Srl Tel. 905-669-4010 www.boxy.com sales@howarequipment.com Canada/Italy Booth 310

Exhibiting: Represented in North America by HOWAR Equipment, Boxy Srl will showcase a large array of steel reels and reel-handling equipment. The lineup includes machined reels for wire drawing, pressed steel reels for bunching and extrusion lines, corrugated and structural steel reels for production and shipping, wire carriers and stem packs. Take-apart reels are available in a specialized assortment which includes collapsible reels for packaging of reel-less wire coils with and without cardboard cores. A complementary line of handling equipmen¬t such as reel tilters, lifters pallets and coil lifters is available to help manage wire packages. The stand will include a working display of handling equipment and reels.

Personnel: Alberto Tononi, Chris Hauer.

Cablogic Technologies Inc. Tel. 908-370-3117 cablogic.com info@cablogic.com USA Booth 220 Exhibiting: CTI (Cablogic Technologies Inc.) is a solution provider for the wire and cable industry in wire drawing, stranding and extrusion. We represent a group of wire and cable equipment manufacturers from China and supply wire drawing machines, bunching machines, stranding machines and extrusion lines. We also provide ancillary W W W. W I R E N E T. O R G

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Why is your company a WAI event sponsor?

Carris Reels has been a strong supporter of WAI and its various events for countless years. As suppliers to the wire and cable industry, we lean on the WAI to keep us well informed on all market news. As an organization, we are anxiously looking forward to this summer’s Wire Expo in Dallas. It will mark the first major event of its kind since the beginning of the pandemic, and we believe this will be reflected in this year’s turnout.

Not only does the conference allow us to connect with our industry peers, it presents a great opportunity for team building amongst the Carris team.

Mathieu St-Amour director of sales Carris Reels

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WIRE EXPO 2022 equipment, such as wire packaging machines, payoffs and take-ups, cold and butt welders, drawing dies, stranding dies, and crossheads and extrusion tools as well as process and delivery reels. With decades of experience serving the cable industry, we strive to lower your operating costs and meet your most stringent requirements.

Personnel: Dean Zhang, Bill Li. Carris Reels, Inc. Tel. 802-773-9111 www.carris.com sales@carris.net USA Booth 404

Exhibiting: Carris Reels is a 100% employee-owned manufacturing company, with several plants located

throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Customized packaging solutions manufactured and recycled by Carris Reels include nailed wood, plywood, plastic, wood/metal, hardboard, hybrid and stamped metal reels. Reels manufactured by Carris are intended for wire, cable, cordage, chain, hose, tubing, strip connectors, film, textile, paper, fiber optics and other linear packaging applications.

Personnel: Alberto Aguilar, Brian Holden, Mathieu St.-Amour, Leann Sexton, Lindsey Fitzgerald, Aaron Yaddow.

Cemanco LC Tel. 954-970-3099 www.cemanco.com beliza@cemanco.com USA Booth 523

Exhibiting: Cemanco LC provides high-quality machinery, accessories and consumables, dedicated cus-

tomer service and application advice.

This includes winding systems and electro-magnetic dancers for superfine materials, KMK rolling ring traverses, wire and rod straighteners, replacement rollers with custom grooves and ceramic or TC hard coating, roller-guide systems, ceramics, high-quality drawing cones, capstans and rings in zirconium oxide, solid tungsten carbide wear parts, hydraulic and pneumatic cutters.

Personnel: Beliza Bermudez, Rainer Lashofer, Troy Holdsworth.

Chemetall/BASF Tel. 908-644-2803 chemetall.com ed.davis@chemetall.com USA Booth 716 Exhibiting: Chemetall is a global leader in the manufacturing and development of chemical processes for the wire industry. Chemetall will be promoting the cost effectiveness and quality of these processes.

Personnel: Zach McAfee, Chris Porada, Jack McAfee, Neil Lowdon.

First-Time Exhibiting Company Dynamic Wire Solutions (by Slabaugh Metal Fab) Stand: 525 Description: Our company redesigns and innovates the cooling process in a system. We started out in metal fabrication in 1990, and later branched out. Our client base includes wire and cable companies, and we want to expand it. See p. 126 for more about what we offer.

Representative: James Slabaugh, vice president, tel. 574-342-0554, ext. 108, smfabr.d@gmail.com WJI: Why will you be exhibiting at Wire Expo for the first time in 2022?

We see the need to innovate and customize the cooling systems and its accessories. In 2017, we branched out to wire and cable. We used customer feedback to innovate these new systems, and now can help manufacturers that want to upgrade cooling systems or install new lines.

WJI: Why should attendees want to visit your booth?

We feel a hands-on approach is the best way to get to know a product. We’re serious about this enough that we

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are taking a total of six stands to display a 10-ft line so we can show attendees what we can do. Our staff will be ready to help attendees with specific questions or needs associated with our products. They will be able to explain how and why our new lines and upgrades can help. We believe that meeting the people who stand behind a product is critical, almost a necessity. Information packets are good, but they don’t replace a face-to-face meeting. We want to meet anyone who has an interest in our products because of our guiding principle: people are the world’s most valuable asset.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Cimteq Tel. 44-1978-664215 ken.jones@cimteq.com U.K. Booth 716

Exhibiting: Cimteq is a leading design and manufacturing software supplier for the global wire and cable manufacturing industry.

Built by industry experts, our suite of software solutions assists with all production stages, from initial design and quotation to manufacture and delivery. Clients include the largest wire and cable manufacturers around the world. Assisting manufacturers of all sizes, helping them progress on their journeys towards smart factory status, Cimteq software applications— including CableBuilder Enterprise, CableBuilder Go and CableMES— integrate perfectly with each other and into ERP systems.

Personnel: Burl Rowland, James Concannon.

Clinton Instrument Co. Tel. 860-669-7548 www.clintoninstrument.com support@clintoninstrument.com USA Booth 302

Exhibiting: The Clinton Instrument Company—specialists in spark test technology for the wire and cable industry, and inventor of the high frequency sine wave spark tester— will showcase its latest line of spark testers, the B-Series. At the show, Clinton will exhibit examples of the new B-Series spark testers.

Personnel: David Carroll, Brockett Carroll.

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Commission Brokers, Inc. Tel. 401-943-3777 www.commissionbrokers.com mkenner.commissionbrokers @cox.net USA Booth 324

Exhibiting: We will display photos and brochures of currently available used equipment as well as information relating to the company’s appraisal, liquidation, consignment and auction capabilities. Martin Kenner, with more than 50 years of service to the wire industry, specializes in nonferrous wire and cable equipment, braiding machinery, plus wire harness, assembly, and processing machinery, from individual components to completes facilities.

Personnel: Martin Kenner.

Condat Tel. 33-0478-073711 www.condatcorp.com inquiries@condatcorp.com France/USA Booth 513

Exhibiting: CONDAT’s lubricants range, recognized as a world reference in the wire drawing processes, offers the widest choice of soaps, surface treatment products, neat and soluble oils. Because each wire drawing plant is different, CONDAT experts develop lubricants answering your specific needs and guide you to the best lubrication strategy. CONDAT provides you support towards a responsible performance. For wire drawing, it offers 40 eco-designed lubricants rated through its self-scoring Lubriscore®. Particular attention is paid to the raw materials used in formulas, which do not include CMR components and limit as much as possible the use of hazardous ones.

Personnel: Bradley Andrews.

Conneaut Industries Inc. Tel. 401-392-1110 www.conneaut.com russ@conneaut.com USA Booth 323

Exhibiting: Since 1930, Conneaut Industries has been an industry leading converter of specialty yarn products. Conneaut has an extensive customer base in North America, and an international presence providing customer-based solutions for each individual need. Conneaut has developed process expertise in precision winding, twisting and plying of all textiles types to achieve specific customer solutions. Materials typically used include fiberglass, aramids, cotton, polyester, nylon, UHMW, PTFE coated fiberglass and many other specialty man-made and natural fibers. Markets served include electrical wire and cable, magnet wire, telecommunication, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, sporting goods, military, marine, durable goods and medical.

Personnel: Russ Kibbe, Lance Banfield, Mario Diaz, John Mancinelli.

Conoptica AS Tel. 47-72830150 www.conoptica.com kjell.johnsen@conoptica.com Norway Booth 421

Exhibiting: Since 1995 Conoptica has offered high-accuracy systems for drawing die measurement. Come and see our top-of-the-line system, CU11S, which can measure round and shaped dies fast and efficiently.

Personnel: Kjell E. Johnsen.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Continuus-Properzi SpA Tel. 39-02-98-84-921 www.properzi.com sales@properzi.it Italy Booth 405

Exhibiting: Born in the late 1940s as a result of innovation, ContinuusProperzi pioneered the process of continuous casting and rolling of nonferrous wire rod. This innovative spirit has continued for more than 70 years; it is engrained in our DNA. Properzi technology has revolutionized the nonferrous wire rod production process from the many process and equipment innovations we have introduced. These range from the company’s Vert-Melt and VertRef Furnace Sets, Self-Annealing Microrolling and Pro-Form Rotary Extrusion processes to the IULIUS 4.0 Automation Functionalities, our Smart e-Commissioning method and our technical consultancy services.

Continuus-Properzi has always provided state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled customer service.

Cokyasar Holding/Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Ind. Inc. Tel. 90-212634-04-44 / 1066 www.cokyasarholding.com.tr/ kemal.mumcu@ozyasar.com.tr Turkey Booth 517

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Exhibiting: Founded in 1973, Cokyasar Holding operates in energy, infrastructure, cable, automotive, construction, agriculture and environmental security systems sectors with an annual production of over 500,000 tons. Our product range includes wire and wire products, particularly hot-dip galvanized wire. Headquartered in Istanbul, we have production facilities in Istanbul, Adana and Düzce (Turkey), and in Elbasan (Albania). We export to 80 countries, especially to Europe, the Middle East, and South and North America. Cokyasar Holding is in the top 500 exporters and industrial enterprises of Turkey. It is OHSAS, 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, TSE EN 10244-2, TSE EN 10223-6, and TSE EN 10223-7 certified.

Personnel: Zeynep Akca, Elif Cokyasar, Bahaddin Sayik.

Davis-Standard/ Maillefer Extrusion Oy Tel. 860-407-6299 www.davis-standard.com pirita.olli@maillefer.net USA Booth 704

Exhibiting: Davis-Standard’s portfolio of wire and cable extruders, payoffs and take-ups, accumulators, cooling systems and capstans serves applications in aerial cable, building

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wire, coaxial and composite cable, video pair cable, CATV, THHN and THWN wire, among others. This includes machinery from Maillefer, a Davis-Standard company. Our feedscrew and control technology, extruder efficiency, single reel shaftless payoffs, dual-flyer payoffs, multi-pass and belt wrap capstans, and dual reel take-ups are just a few examples of how we can make your wire and cable process better.

Discover the possibilities at www.davis-standard.com and at www.maillefer.net.

Personnel: John Zachow.

Delta Tecnic Tel. 603-365-1832 www.deltatecnic.com Spain Booth 311

Exhibiting: Delta Tecnic is a global supplier for masterbatch formulations for the wire and cable industry.

Our new state-of-the-art production and technical facility in Queretaro, Mexico signifies our commitment to the North American industry. We supply color concentrates for automotive, telecom, high temperature, fiber optics, energy and industrial cable markets. With our headquarters in Spain, we have the capabilities to serve global wire and cable manufacturers.

Personnel: Lori Parent, Eric Xirinachs, Marti Bacques.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Die Quip Corp Tel. 412-833-1662 www.diequip.com tmaxwelljr@diequip.com USA Booth 610

Exhibiting: Die Quip will feature several of our innovative cutters for wire, cable and chain solutions to eliminate manual, hazardous and abrasive operations. Our cutting line includes Knipex pliers and hand tools, Krenn triangle blade bolt cutters, air powered, battery, electro-hydraulic and KMAX full hydraulic cutters. At the same time, we can help you solve your die-making problems with innovative equipment, training and operating procedures to produce consistent high-quality dies. See pp. 135-136 for more, including a column on die processing by Tom Maxwell.

Personnel: Tom Maxwell, Scott Maxwell.

70% higher throughput, superior, consistent mechanical properties maximizing product yields, an ultraclean surface and up to 26% energy savings. Leading processors also choose this technology for elimination or reduction of pickling, a high degree of automation, low annealing costs, and outstanding equipment reliability.

Personnel: B.J. Austin.

ENKOTEC Company, Inc. Tel. 440-349-2800 www.enkotec.com enkotec@enkotec.com USA Booth 713

Exhibiting: As a world-leading manufacturer of wire nail-making machinery, ENKOTEC will showcase the latest generation of its ENKOnail+ nail-making machine, ENKOroll thread-rolling machine, ENKOsmart software platform, Digital Manual and collating equipment. The product presentations will be conducted via the ENKOlive online live stream platform directly from the ENKOTEC headquarters, having a fully operational in-line setup. You will be able to have a detailed dialogue with our experts—both on-site and off-site—to get insights into how ENKOTECs Industry 4.0-enabled equipment can maximize production efficiency.

Personnel: Jan Sørige, John Renteria, John Leffler.

Domeks Makine Ltd. STI Booth 514 EBNER Furnaces, Inc. Tel. 330-335-1600 www.ebnerfurnaces.com sales@ebnerfurnaces.com USA Booth 512

Exhibiting: Visit EBNER to learn about HICON/H2® technology, which revolutionized annealing of ferrous and nonferrous rod and wire coils, as well as our latest innovations: SABRE, E3 and Industry 4.0. EBNER’s global technology leadership has 400+ HICON/H2 bell annealers processing >4 million tonnes/year to exacting quality standards worldwide (100+ companies).

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WIRE EXPO 2022 ERA Wire Inc. Tel. 203-933-0480 www.erawire.com rich@erawire.com USA Booth 619

Exhibiting: More than just wire “straightening and cutting,” ERA has grown in order to be a one-stop shop for all your wire needs. We provide wire straightening and cutting service from .0005 in. to 1.0 in. round, flat and shaped materials of any length and tolerance, wire distribution, centerless grinding and parts and tooling, as well as used, rebuilt or reconditioned wire machinery.

Our on-site warehouse and in-house thru-feed centerless grinding allows us to provide our customers with exact diameters with desired surface finishes with short lead times. We also have an extensive inventory of pre-cut stainless steel wire for the medical and aerospace industry. Visit us at www.erawire.com Personnel: Richard Rae.

Esteves Group USA Tel. 800-325-7989 www.estevesgroup.com sales@estevesgroup.us.com USA Booth 708

Exhibiting: Wire die solutions.

Maximize your wire throughput and quality by allowing one of our solution experts to design your wire manufacturing tools specific to your process. We manufacture high performance tools: PCD, single-crystal diamond and tungsten carbide wire dies, wire die recuts, multi-wire elongation sets, diamond-coated drawing and stranding dies, split carbide dies, shaped carbide and PCD dies and extrusion tools. Esteves Group is a global wire die company.

Personnel: Jason Martin, Monica Lepper, Steve Roman, Jeremy Williamson, Alejandro Altamirano.

Eurowire and Wire & Cable ASIA magazines Tel. 44-1926-834684 www.intras.co.uk jason@intras.co.uk U.K. Booth 131

Exhibiting: INTRAS is the world’s largest multi-media service company to the wire and cable, tube and pipe and fastener industries. We serve producers, manufacturers, suppliers and users of related wire, tube and fastener products, machinery, equipment and ancillaries. See more about us at www.intras.co.uk.

Personnel: Jason Smith.

EWMENN/WAFIOS Umformtechnik Tel. 203-871-2072 www.wafios.us sales@wafios.us Germany/USA Booth 604

Exhibiting: As part of the WAFIOS Group, WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH is among the leading manufacturers of innovative machine technology and tools for cold and warm forming, with traditional brands like Hilgeland, Kieserling, NUTAP and MRP. WAFIOS Umformtechnik merged with Ernst W. Menn, a manufacturer of state of the art thread-rolling machinery.

EWMenn is a leader in the fastener industry when it comes to precision, efficiency, variability and security of flat die thread-rolling machines. Our machine lines include roll forming, kombi units for standard and special parts, automatic pointers for machining shank end and much more.

Personnel: Andreas Klutki.

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WIRE EXPO 2022

Why is your company a WAI event sponsor?

The WAI’s Operations Summit and Wire Expo 2022 in Dallas is poised to be an exciting and informative event. With a nearly two-year hiatus from in-person events, many folks are ready to reunite once again. There is no better way to gain knowledge about the wire and cable industry than to surround yourself with other professionals in the industry sharing their innovations and services. The Summit’s blend of technical presentations, educational training, exhibits and live demos make for a great program with plenty of networking opportunities.

Encore Wire is pleased to support the Wire Association and the 2022 Summit.

Chris Tucker director of non-ferrous metals Encore Wire

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Go cold, reduce waste and choose a greener way to weld Our manual and powered cold welding machines produce strong, reliable welds, helping you reduce waste and improve productivity. To find out how, talk to us. www.pwmltd.co.uk

Wire Expo booth 411 Joe Snee Associates

World leader in cold weld technology

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North America inquiries: Tel: 774-991-0504 Email: joe@jsnee.com Pressure Welding Machines Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1233 820847 Email: sales@pwmltd.co.uk

New PWM welders and dies available only from PWM or its authorised distributors.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Fenn LLC Tel. 860-259-6600 www.fenn-torin.com sales@fenn-torin.com USA Booth 209

Exhibiting: Since 1900, FENN has been a leading provider of a variety of wire flattening, shaping and drawing equipment. Offering rolling mills, swagers, Turks heads, drawbenches, spring coilers and wire flattening and shaping equipment, FENN’s products can be combined or customized to suit applications from many different industries.

Automation integration and a variety of ancillary options can be included to increase productivity, safety and profitability. Every piece of FENN equipment is proudly designed and built in the USA. Wondering how a FENN machine could benefit your business? Stop by our booth to dis-

cuss the perfect solution with our experts.

Personnel: Kevin Campion, John Cravaack.

Filtertech Inc. Tel. 315-682-8815 www.filtertech.com/ info@filtertech.com USA Booth 507

Exhibiting: Since 1969, Filtertech has serviced the wire industry by providing complete coolant and water filtration and waste disposal systems.

These systems are custom designed for drawing coolant, aluminum rod drawing oil, annealer quench, caster roll coolant, caster water, CV water and other associated process coolant and water applications. Filtertech strives to exceed our customer’s expectations by supplying quality equipment and servicing that equipment for the life of the process.

Personnel: Joseph El-Hindi, Jamal El-Hindi, Mohammed Albedour.

FMS USA Inc. Tel. 847-519-4400 www.fms-technology.com fmsusa@fms-technology.com USA Booth 615

Exhibiting: FMS will showcase the RTMX42.BC brake control system for closed loop tension control on stranding machines, and a functional system will be on display. Tension dData is wirelessly transmitted off of the machine for integration into either a PC or PLC. Possibilities include data logging, graphing, tension limit alarms, etc. In addition, a functional RTM MP telemetry system will be available for review that utilizes wireless technology to replace the slip rings for encoder, digital and tension signals on bow style machinery. Also on display will be a selection of force sensors and amplifiers (with EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET interfaces).

Personnel: Steve Leibold.

First-Time Exhibiting Company Gene Brown Extrusion Techniques Stand: 510 Description: With decades of extrusion experience of its founder, Gene Brown Extrusion Techniques (GBET) provides practical services for manufacturers, from troubleshooting and training to optimizing your operation processes.

Contact: Gene Brown, principal, tel. 727-403-8392, gbextrusion@gail.com WJI: Why will you be exhibiting at Wire Expo for the first time in 2022?

There is a need in our industry for greater understanding of the extrusion process. I started GBET two years ago to address that need. I’ve got 40 years in this field, and I was lucky to have been taught by some of the industry’s best. I learned what causes extrusion problems and, more importantly, how to correct them. GBET can provide training and knowledge to others and instruct newcomers in the nuances of the field. You can’t get the results you want if you are not a master of your practice. Extrusion is simple ... until all of a sudden it isn’t.

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Why should attendees want to visit your booth?

GBET can offer many benefits that we can discuss with attendees in detail, each specifically designed for the customer’s needs and requirements. Those include: hands-on extrusion training; process improvement; facilitating equipment specifications and purchases; and project management. I also like instilling a sense of dedication to the people who work at a plant because they matter. If employers want to attract and keep good employees, they need to instill a sense that they are vital, not just button pushers.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Foerster Instruments Inc. Tel. 412-788-8976 www.foerstergroup.com/en/ gornek.kristin@foerstergroup.com USA Booth 622

Frigeco (See MFL Group) FUHR GmbH & Co KG Tel. 49-5233-38360-0 www.fuhr-wire.com sebastian.koenig@fuhr-wire.com Germany Booth 714

Exhibiting: FOERSTER, a leading manufacturer and supplier of nondestructive testing equipment, utilizes electromagnetic or eddy current test principles. Products range from simple hand-held instruments to sophisticated integrated test systems for in-line testing. We offer complete solutions for ferritic and austenitic steels, for hot wire, valve spring wire and copper wire. We make quality visible.

Exhibiting: Founded in 1946, FUHR today develops and produces rolling mills, mainly for cold forming applications, e.g. the automotive, electrical, food, textile and building industry. The scope of delivery encompasses the entire range from stand-alone units to turnkey solutions for shaped, flat and round profiles made of ferrous and nonferrous wires, as well as stainless steels.

Personnel: Volker Gerth.

Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc. Tel. 260-747-1681 www.fwwd.com sales@fwwd.com USA Booth 605

Gem Gravure Co., Inc. Tel. 781-878-0456 www.gemgravure.com asviokla@gemgravure.com USA Booth 301

Exhibiting: Fort Wayne Wire Die’s complete product line will be on display. That includes single-crystal diamond, Poly-Di polycrystalline and Dual-DrawT wire drawing dies as well as shaped profile dies, extrusion tips and dies, tungsten carbide round hole and shaped profile dies, Poly-StrandT compacting, bunching and stranding dies, Di-ProT diamond powder and compound, and miscellaneous wear parts for the wire, cable and tube industries. The company also offers a full line of equipment for die maintenance and more.

Personnel: John Downey, Darin Nicol, Byron Philipson, Brad Scherer, Logan Scherer, Tony Pruitt.

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Exhibiting: Established in 1952, Gem pioneered marking systems for the wire and cable industry using patented wheel printing processes designed by Gem founder, Joseph Gemelli. Gem CEO, David Gemelli, introduced the first ink jet printers to the wire and cable industry in the 1980s. Further expansion has added a full line of fluids compatible with all brands of continuous ink jet printers. We specialize in the design and production of the finest pigmented fluids in the market today. Our alphaJET ink jet printers can provide superior coding for industries ranging from food and beverage to automotive and pharmaceuticals.

Personnel: Annaliese Sviokla, Paul Gemelli, Derek Olson, Ralph Snell.

Gene Brown Extrusion Techniques Tel. 727-403-8392 gbextrusiontech.com gbrown@gbextrusiontech.com USA Booth 510 Exhibiting: Continuous extrusion process consultant with a focus on wire and cable manufacturing.

Extrusion is a big part of my DNA, which is why I started Gene Brown Extrusion Techniques (GBET).

At GBET, we define, develop and deliver solutions for customers.

This includes: one-on-one, hands-on training of the extrusion process, consulting of extrusion process and equipment selection; assistance with vendor selection and purchasing specifications; and project management support, including equipment installation and start-up. See our company profile on p. 80.

Personnel: Gene Brown, Terry Brown.

GMM Cable Machinery Tel. 90-352-3212822 www.gmm.com.tr info@gmm.com.tr USA/Turkey Booth 416

Exhibiting: GMM-USA is a subsidiary of GMM (Guven Muhendislik Makina) Cable Machinery. GMM has produced high-quality fiber optic and power cable production lines for more than 20 years. These include stranding lines, rewinding lines, jacketing lines, tubing lines and individual equipment such as caterpillars, cooling throughs, capstans, accumulators, extruders, take-ups and payoffs. We also produce heavyduty submarine grade take-ups and payoffs for up to 100 tons, and caterpillars for up to six tons. GMM also produces state-of-the-art automation and controlling equipment, with a deep focus on safety, ergonomics and reliability.

Personnel: Levent Selvili, Taner Kucukcakmak, Mehmet Buyuksimitci.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Graham Engineering Corporation Tel. 717-505-4810 www.grahamengineering.com USA Booth 412 Exhibiting: The global standard in single screw extrusion, Graham Engineering Corporation (GEC) has more than 50 years of experience meeting and exceeding our customers’ needs. GEC has provided machinery solutions in over 70 countries across many forms of extrusion.

The company’s solutions comprise standard and custom extrusion solutions spanning blow molding, sheet, single-screw extruders, feed screws, extrusion systems and specialized turnkey systems for automotive, industrial, construction, packaging, wire and cable, durable goods, graphics, and healthcare industries.

GEC is a privately held company located in York, Pennsylvania.

and include our patented cam lock feature that facilitates lightning fast tool changes and crosshead cleaning. Additional designs on display include our multi-layer nylon/PVC and multi- layer CV crossheads.

Personnel: R.J. Masse, Matt Christofaro.

Guill Tool & Engineering Co Tel. 401-525-6005 bconley@guill.com USA Booth 115

H-I-S Coatings Tel. 405-232-2077 www.hispaint.com jeremycox@hispaint.com USA Booth 520

Exhibiting: Guill Tool & Engineering, a leading manufacturer of extrusion tooling, will display its bullet series of crossheads to the wire and cable industry. These crossheads are fixed center, have no hardware

Exhibiting: H-I-S Coatings offers a comprehensive assortment of water reducible thermocouple bake enamels, hi-strength saturants, silicone hi-heat-resistant bake enamels, hi-strength acetone braid dyes, metal wire varnishes and lubes for the wire and cable industry. They are designed for product color identification, strong adhesion of the fiberglass braid to the wire, hi-heat applications and flexibility as well as fray, moisture, abrasion and pushback resistance.

Henrich Maschinenfabrik GmbH Tel. 49-2772-5060 www.henrich.net henrich-gmbh@henrich.net Germany Booth 304 Exhibiting: Henrich Maschinenfabrik GmbH, founded in 1960, is a leading machine supplier for the international wire and cable industry. Our highly motivated employees are committed to a wide variety of customers.

All Henrich products are “Made in Germany.” They are unique and reliable, like the company.

HONTA Inc. Tel. 908-370-3117 hontainc.com info@hontainc.com USA Booth 222 Exhibiting: As a major supplier to wire and cable manufacturers, Honta provides solutions in three main

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areas: wire drawing equipment, bunching and stranding equipment, and cable shielding/armoring machines. We design and manufacture a wide range of wire and cable equipment: single and multiwire drawing machines; copper and aluminum rod breakdown machines, tinning/plating machines; doubleand single-twist bunching machines; rigid stranders, tubular stranders, planetary stranders and SZ stranders; drum twisters; metal and non-metal taping machines; metal tape and tube forming and corrugating systems; payoffs and takeups; capstans; and caterpillars. We also provide cold and butt welders, drawing and annealing lubricants.

Personnel: Dean Zhang, Charles Tan, Jun Li. HOWAR Equipment Inc. Tel. 905-669-4010 www.howarequipment.com sales@howarequipment.com Canada Booth 310

Exhibiting: HOWAR Equipment will showcase wire and cable manufacturing accessories manufactured by its European-represented manufacturers as well as its U.S. reel fabrication factory. Displayed products will include: steel reels, spools, carriers and reel-handling equipment; mechanical wire descalers, rotating dies, and scrap wire coilers; payoffs, take-ups and tension control equipment; extrusion crossheads, automatic color change systems and extrusion tooling; automatic cable cross-section measurement; reel movers and reel pushers; and foil laminated and Mylar separator tapes.

Personnel: Chris Hauer, Albeto Tononi, Bernd Klein, Markus Vizral, Stefan Askenfors, Francis Vanhaelewijn, Poul Ole Hansen, Rainer Erdhofer

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WIRE EXPO 2022

Why is your company a WAI event sponsor?

Prysmian Group is proud to be a Platinum sponsor of the WAI Operations Summit and Wire Expo 2022. As association members, we understand the importance of this event, which serves the educational and professional development needs of the wire and cable manufacturing industry. Even more vital this year, we are honored to have Prysmian Group’s own Brian Schulties serving as a keynote speaker regarding the challenges facing the wire and cable supply chain, reinforcing the need for flexibility, resilience and transparency.

Andrea Pirondini CEO Prysmian Group North America

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Micro-Weld is a trusted, world-class Original Equipment Manufacturer in the wire and cable industry for over 90 years, offering a full range of Micro-Weld resistance butt welders for continuous processing of steel, copper, and aluminum - whether it be solid or stranded material.

Micro-Weld has recently modernized and enhanced our Micro-Weld buttwelder designs, focusing on technology and improved operator safety.

Visit us at wire Düsseldorf Hall 9, Booth E26

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WIRE EXPO 2022 in. (45 mm) wide can also be welded in the ST40. Profiles and shaped wires may also be welded.

Personnel: Joe Snee, Ginny Ruckel.

HOWAR Steel Reels Tel. 905-669-4010 sales@howarequipment.com Canada Booth 310

Exhibiting: Based out of North Carolina, HOWAR Steel Reels was established to further the supply of large diameter steel reels in the North American market. It continues to source steel reels from its European partners BOXY and METAVAN. From its U.S. plant, HOWAR Equipment assembles and manufactures reels from 48 in. to 197 in. for numerous applications within the wire and cable and tube industries. Structural steel reels can be manufactured in any customizable size, while corrugated steel flange reels are made to NEMA specifications.

Personnel: Chris Hauer.

IDEAL Welding Systems Tel. 815-874-4349 www.idealweld.com idealweld@idealweld.com USA Booth 522

Exhibiting: Since 1923, IDEAL has specialized in manufacturing resistance welding machinery for the wire and sheet metal industries.

Our products cover a wide range of applications, such as industrial mesh welders, CNC robotic welders, coil-joining butt welders, band saw blade welders and automated customized welding solutions.

Personnel: Christian Kloeckner, Mike Horn, Kevin Davis.

Integrated Control Technologies Tel. 972-906-7445 www.integratedcontroltech.com dan@integratedcontroltech.com USA Booth 308 Exhibiting: Integrated Control Technologies specializes in the after-market drive and control upgrade of plastic extrusion systems.

Our system designs include payoffs, extruders, capstans, accumulators and winder control systems. Our newest offering is the PDQWire Extrusion Control System; it is easyto-use, advanced diagnostics and process data collection all built-in.

Stop by and see us for more information.

Personnel: Scott Barlow, Dan Barlow.

Joe Snee Associates, Inc. Tel. 774-991-0504 joe@jsnee.com USA Booth 411

Exhibiting: Exclusive U.S. and Canadian distributor for Pressure Welding Machines (PWM) cold pressure welders and dies. Machines available to weld round nonferrous wire from .0031 in. (0.08 mm) to 1.131 in. (28 mm). Strip up to 1.77

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Joe-Tools Tel. 877-832-7864 www.joe-tools.com sales@joe-tools.com USA Booth 409

Exhibiting: JoeTools will present a variety of extrusion crossheads and tooling products that will include unique and standard designs that can help customers increase productivity, reduce downtime and move toward green sustainability. It will also have an engineering design station to display product details and help customers with solutions for their specific needs. Located in the northeast corner, we welcome manufacturers and representatives to stop by and meet our dedicated staff.

Personnel: Peter Anand, Dieter Kuper, Joe Dixon, Tim Brown, Vijay Anand.

King Steel Corp Tel. 810-516-3391 kingsteelcorp.com ddewitt@kingsteelcorp.com USA Booth 712

Exhibiting: We are the largest U.S. distributor of hot-rolled wire rod.

With over 20,000 tons of wire rod strategically placed around the country, we are able to deliver wire rod to you when you need it. We also offer many value-added options, such as clean-and-coat, annealing, galvanizing and cut-to-length wire. Please contact us for any of your wire rod and wire needs in any carbon, alloy, or stainless grades. We are your onestop shop.

Personnel: Darrell Dewitt, Mike Shall, Sean Sterling.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Kinrei of America, LLC Tel. 973-677-9500 www.kinreiusa.com USA Booth 521

Exhibiting: Kinrei of America is a solutions provider and leading supplier of wire and cable equipment in the fields of bunching, stranding, planetary, cabling, tubular, extrusion, plating, reels and payoff/take ups. With 20 years of experience as KOA, combined with 150+ years experience as Watson Machinery, Kinrei of America can offer solutions and equipment to meet almost any need in the wire and cable industry.

Personnel: Dirghayu Joshi, Mitch Jacobsen, Keith Sasso.

KN Manufacturing Solutions Tel. 404-202-9655 www.knmsol.com/ kari.nieminen@knmsol.com USA Booth 413 Exhibiting: At Wire Expo, we willfocus on displaying and discussing MOVACOLOR gravimetric dosing and continuous gravimetric blending systems. These systems can be applied to any wire and cable extrusion processes to dose and apply extrusion compounds and additivities like: masterbatch, powder, regrind and liquids. MOVACOLOR systems offer the most efficient ways to achieve the results when perfect dosing quality and minimal material waste are required. KN Manufacturing Solutions provide sales and services for cable machinery and process upgrades through our in-depth experience and expertise, knowledge and representation of top cable machinery manufacturers Personnel: Kari Nieminen.

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Lamnea Bruk AB Tel. 461-222-3200 www.lamnea.se info@lamnea.se Sweden Booth 117

LaserLinc, Inc. Tel. 937-318-2440 www.laserlinc.com jeff.kohler@laserlinc.com USA Booth 613

Exhibiting: After more than two years’ absence from international trade fairs, the Lämneå Bruk team is thrilled to be present at Wire Exo 2022. We are well-known for offering a wide range of drawing machines, spooling machinery, rod preparation, coilers, take-ups, payoffs and pointing machines for different wire types. Being in the wire industry for more than 100 years equips Lämneå Bruk with specialized industry knowledge and finding innovative solutions for the changing demands of our international customers. All machines are manufactured on-site in Sweden allowing for highest flexibility to adapt each machine according to your specific production requirements.

Exhibiting: LaserLinc combines customer-focused, flexible measurement solutions with unsurpassed support to optimize process performance and product quality. In-process, non-contact precision measurement and control solutions for wire, cable, and plastics industries. Measure diameter, ovality, wall thickness, eccentricity, flaws and defects. Shorten startup cycles, reduce scrap and material usage, improve your process, increase production efficiency, accurately inspect product quality and generate electronic SPC reports.

Enable Industry 4.0 for data aggregation and sharing. Use the Total Vu™ HMI for unmatched flexibility to assure optimal solutions at minimal cost, while offering an upgrade path to meet future needs. USA owned and manufactured by American workers.

Personnel: Stuart Manser, Brian Nehez.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Leggett & Platt Wire Group Tel. 417-358-8131 leggettwiregroup.com lucretia.burt@leggett.com USA Booth 612

Exhibiting: Leggett & Platt Wire Group is part of the Industrial Products business segment of Leggett & Platt, an S&P 500 diversified manufacturer of engineered components found in most homes, offices, and automobiles. We bring together L&P’s Shaped Wire, Drawn Wire and International Wire groups to supply high-quality wire and wire products to customers around the globe. Our capabilities include oil-tempered and galvanized lines and annealed and shaped processes. The wire products we manufacture derive from our own steel mills, where the steel is drawn into rods before being formed and supplied to customers and other Leggett & Platt business units.

Personnel: Lucretia Burt, John Calcagni, Nick Avise, Doug Bougher.

Lloyd & Bouvier, Inc. Tel. 978-365-5700 www.lloydbouvier.com/ sales@lloydbouvier.com USA Booth 408

Exhibiting: Lloyd & Bouvier has been a leading equipment supplier to the wire and cable industry since 1989 providing quality, service and value. The company provides new, rebuilt and used equipment which includes payoffs, take-ups, capstans, cablers, stripers, dancers/accumulators, braiders as well as complete lines for extrusion, cabling, respooling, taping, and specialty applications. Each new or rebuilt machine

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Personnel: Peter Kuipers, Tamar Kuipers, Kevin Bonneau, Eli Lloyd, Jason Sterndale.

M. Holland Tel. 800-872-7370 www.mholland.com amurray@mholland.com USA Booth 621

Exhibiting: M. Holland is a leading international distributor of thermoplastic resins, materials and services, providing suppliers with the most strategic channels to market, offering innovative sourcing and supply chain solutions to our clients, and helping people lead rewarding careers. M. Holland’s Wire and Cable group offers a wide variety of plastic compounds, gels, tapes and copper conductors to meet the wire and cable industry’s diversified needs.

Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA Tel. 252-563-7070 www.mademreels.com sales@mademreels.com USA Booth 309 Exhibiting: Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA is part of the Madem Group of companies, which is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of nailed wooden reels.

Personnel: Stephen J. Redhage, Leandro Mazzoccato.

Mathiasen Machinery Inc. Tel. 860-873-1423 www.mathiasen-machinery.com mmi@mathiasen-machinery.com USA Booth 206

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Exhibiting: Mathiasen Machinery Inc.(MMI) will be displaying photos of a wide variety of secondhand wire and cable machinery that they buy and sell internationally. We also represents new machinery manufacturers WiCa of Austria and Pratto of Greece. So, if you are looking for any wire manufacturing equipment, we can quote you a new machine and used machine. If you have any surplus machinery that you would like to sell or trade, please bring the specification and some photos for evaluation. MMI also offers consignments, warehousing, rebuilding, appraisals and liquidation services.

Personnel: Mark Mathiasen, Mike Mathiasen.

Metavan NV Tel. 905-669-4010 www.metavan.com sales@howarequipment.com Belgium/Canada Booth 310

Exhibiting: Steel reels from 12 in. to 49 in. (305 mm to 1250 mm) of the highest quality and consistency will be showcased at the HOWAR Equipment booth. METAVAN has had a longstanding philosophy to offer a specialized product mix of pressed steel reels using highly advanced machinery to offer only the highest quality reels and spools for stranding, bunching and cabling.

Using automatic machinery, all reels are able to be produced to the strictest standards at valuable costs. All products are then powder coated in any RAL color providing the customer with a highly wear-resistant finish, and are available in extremely fast manufacturing times due to the specialized equipment employed.

Personnel: Francis Vanhaelewijn, Chris Hauer.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Mikrotek Machines Ltd. Tel. 94-850-13919 www.mikrotek.co.in anithakamal@mikrotek.org India Booth 417 Exhibiting: Mikrotek is one of the leading manufacturers of machines for diamond and carbide dies repolishing and resizing, die inspection equipment, natural diamond dies, polycrystalline diamond, enameling dies. Repolishing and refurbishing services are also one of the main strength of Mikrotek. Mikrotek is the “One Stop Shop for Die Shops.”

For more about us, see p. 126 and 137.

Personnel: Anand Karipineni, Nageshwar Rao, Venu Sadenahalli Muniraju Morgan-Koch/MFL Group/ Frigeco USA Tel. 508-793-1945 sales@morgan-koch.com USA Booth 524

Exhibiting: In this rapidly changing market which places great emphasis on machine specialization and productivity, MFL has assembled a global sales and after-sales-service team of experienced ferrous and nonferrous wire, wire rope and cable engineers committed to provide timely customer service, technical solutions, and assist our customers in all aspects of the manufacturing process. We offer complete vertically integrated turn-key solutions, including wire drawing and stranding/cabling and extrusion lines for ferrous and nonferrous wire, rope and cable manufacturers.

Our experienced sales staff will be on hand to discuss innovative solutions tailored to your specific product requirements Personnel: Tony De Rosa, Marco Del’Oro, Al Kozlowski.

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The MGS Group Tel. 315-337-3350 ext. 160 www.themgsgroup.com jpswinchatt@themgsgroup.com USA Booth 114

Exhibiting: The MGS Group provides its customers the highest level of automation and technology for product handling and twisting systems, customized to optimize individual applications, using comprehensive design and engineering capabilities, with equipment ruggedly built for decades of reliable, consistent service. It is the home and management arm for: MGS Manufacturing, Hall Industries and Northampton Machinery. The MGS Group focuses on the wire, cable, fiber optic, hose, tube and related industries. Attention to detail has ensured our product design reflects quality, durability and fit for purpose in the engineered machinery marketplace. Service, support and customer communications has reinforced customer satisfaction.

Personnel: Jeff Swinchatt, John Dudus, Tom McComiskey.

MFL Group (See Morgan-Koch/MFL Group)

NDC Technologies Tel. 937-233-9935 www.ndc.com/www.betalasermike mindy.menker@ndc.com USA Booth 505

Exhibiting: NDC Technologies, a leading global provider of intelligent, connected measurement and control solutions,will exhibit its end-to-end line of BETA LaserMike gauging systems for wire and cable production. New, innovative product releases include the AccuScan Pro single-axis diameter gauge with applications flexibility and multi-strand wire measurement feature, LaserSpeed Pro M Series for measuring the length and speed of bouncing moving products, and Smart Temp high-frequency wire preheater with integrated temp control. NDC will also be highlighting its notable line of BETA LaserMike in-process and off-line gauging solutions. Over 50 years, 100,000 installations, 1 million hours of operating experience.

Personnel: Chris Lins, Salim Hiouel, Tom Hemmelgarn, Mike Cooley, John Shaw.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Niehoff Endex North America Inc. Tel. 856-467-4884 www.niehoff-usa.com sales@niehoffendex.com USA Booth 402

NYCOA Tel. 603-991-2690 www.nycoa.com dtrahan@nycoa.com USA Booth 116

OM Frigerio Srl Tel. 905-669-4010 www.omfrigerio.it sales@howarequipment.com Italy/Canada Booth 310

Exhibiting: The Niehoff Group offers a broad range of wire processing equipment for the nonferrous wire and cable industry. The product line includes: rod breakdown machinery (geared and minimum slip); static and dynamic payoffs; single and multiwire drawing lines; tandem wiredrawing lines for data cable; conductive and inductive annealers; static and dynamic take-ups (spoolers and coilers); double-twist bunchers and stranders; data and special cable double-twist twinners and cablers with backtwist payoffs; and more.

Personnel: Robert Wild, Edmond Torbey, Michael Dalal.

Exhibiting: Nylon Corporation of America, Inc. (NYCOA) is a leading manufacturer of engineered nylon resins. With one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry, NYCOA has established itself as a leading supplier of specialty high-performance nylons. In addition to an extensive line of standard nylon polymer and copolymer base resins, NYCOA manufactures a wide range of engineered compounds including impact modified, plasticized, glass fiber/ mineral/carbon fiber-reinforced, and flame retardant materials. The ISO 9001:2018 certified company also has the capability to polymerize many unique nylon resins that are in-situ modified with inorganic additives.

Personnel: David Trahan, James Soule, William Baker, Dean Intonti.

Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment, OM Frigerio Srl supplies wiredrawing accessories designed to increase wire drawing production parameters are available through a vast array of rotating die holders.

These feature special lubrication boxes and cooling mechanisms that increase die life by reducing friction and temperatures, thus increasing drawing output. Additionally, OMF provides a line of in-line mechanical descalers that incorporate special wire brushing heads to descale and clean wire prior to entering the drawing machine. Scrap wire coilers that bundle and recycle scrap wire finish off the product line.

Personnel: Chris Hauer.

Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Indiustries Inc. (See Cokyasar Holding) P & R Specialty Inc. Tel. 937-773-0263 www.prspecialty.com cstiefel@prspecialty.com USA Booth 130

Exhibiting: The P&R Specialty team will be available to discuss your wire and cable packaging requirements and present the company’s full suite of solutions to meet your needs. The display will include samples of our plastic and fiberboard spools for your review. Our in-house tool room and flexible manufacturing capabilities allows P&R to manufacture

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Why is your company a WAI event sponsor?

Being a sponsor of the operations of WAI Summit and Wire Expo 2022, it gives us great pleasure to be part of this support group. We are proud to see the WAI Summit and Wire Expo has continuously strived to help push this organization to look forward and towards the future. Over the years they have done a great job in keeping the wire and cable industries up to date through their conferences and business events. They have always kept us informed and up to date with modern trends and technology.

Lastly, this year after being isolated by the pandemic we are excited to again be able to meet with industry suppliers and customers, and finally work together in these difficult times, hand in hand.

David M Fisher president James Monroe Wire & Cable Corp.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 spools and reels to your specifications, on time and to the highest quality standards. Please stop by our booth to speak with the company owners and sales manager.

Personnel: Craig Stiefel, Greg Blankenship, Alissa Blankenship.

Paramount Die Co Tel. 410-272-4600 www.paradie.com sales@paradie.com USA Booth 303

Exhibiting: Paramount Die is a leading designer and manufacturer of wire drawing die inserts and tooling systems for the wire drawing industry Personnel: Dan Howard, Scott Gipson, Jason Giebfried, Martin Hann.

Parkway Kew Tel. 732-398-2100 www.parkwaykew.com jstroebele@parkwaykew.com USA Booth 318

Exhibiting: Parkway Kew Corporation is a precision coatings company that specializes in the repair, re-manufacture and custom manufacturing of drawing blocks, stepcones, pulley wheels and rollers.

WIth over 50 years of experience, we offer unparalleled part longevity at competitive prices.

Personnel: Eugene Klein Sr., Joseph R. Stroebele, Michael Hoffarth.

Phifer Wire Inc. Tel. 205-464-3191 www.phifer.com info@phifer.com USA Booth 423

Exhibiting: For more than 60 years, Phifer has manufactured wire to supply our own weaving operation and for our customers who depend on our Made in the U.S.A. quality.

Today, our custom-drawn aluminum, steel and bronze wire products are used for fasteners, metallizing, food packaging clips, cable stranding, braiding and more. We produce wire in a diverse range of capabilities to ISO 9001 standards with technical and customer service standards that exceed expectations.

Personnel: Terry White, Cedric Patton, Paul Walther.

Precision Die Technologies Inc. Tel. 260-482-5001 www.pdtinc.com bradf@pdtinc.com USA Booth 623

Exhibiting: PDT is a leading manufacturer of tooling products for the wire, cable, and tubing industries both domestically and internationally. For over 32 years, PDT has provided customer focused products and services on an individualized basis to achieve our customer goals.

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your needs. Find out how PDT can cut your annual die costs up to 20% and deliver your order in one week or less. ISO 9001 certified and 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products: no questions asked.

Personnel: John Freiburger, Brad Freiburger.

Precision Payoff Systems LLC Tel. 315-361-9159 www.wireflyers.com/history.htm USA Booth Exhibiting: From our humble beginnings in a small garage, Precision Payoff Systems has grown into a modern 32,000-sq-ft facility which houses our entire R&D, fabrication and reel-servicing divisions. Our over 15,000 sq ft of product and reel storage space ensures that we can handle practically any job load your company demands.

Premier Wire Die Tel. 260-750-5736 www.premierwiredie.com dave@premierwiredie.com USA Booth 313 Exhibiting: Manufacture of natural, synthetic and polycrystalline diamond wire-drawing dies.

Personnel: Vincent Griffin, David Rascati.

Pressure Welding Machines PWM Ltd. Tel. 44-1233-820847 www.pwmltd.co.uk pwm@btinternet.com joe@jsnee.com U.K./USA Booth 411 Exhibiting: PWM will exhibit its range of manual cold welding machines, including the best-selling M101 model, at Joe Snee Associates, Booth 411. The robust, heavy-duty M101 cold welder is clean, green and user-friendly. It requires no external power source, no set up and is quick and easy to operate. Designed for copper wire 1 mm to 3.60 mm and aluminium 1mm to 5 mm, the M101 can be used on a workbench or supplied with a cart.

Like all PWM cold welding machines, the M101 produces reliable

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See video demos at www.pwmltd. co.uk.

Personnel: Joe Snee, Ginny Ruckel.

Properzi International Inc. Tel. 443-212-4320 www.properzi.com info@properzi.us USA Booth 405

gauges, spark testers, speed and length gauges, eccentricity gauge, pre heaters and PLC diameter control systems. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your measurement and control needs and providing you with a great solution.

Personnel: Grant Latimer, Greg Goss, Rico Dostal.

Proton Products Inc. Tel. 770-853-1814 www.protonproducts.com greggoss@protonproducts.us USA Booth 518

Exhibiting: Proton Products Inc. is a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and control equipment for wire and cable manufacturing. We continue to expand our product range with affordable, innovative technology which provides our customers with solutions that improve production capabilities and manufacturing efficiency. These include: diameter

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Q8Oils Tel. 212-532-3480 www.q8oils.com andrew.turner@q8oils.com USA Booth 717

Exhibiting: Q8Oils, one of the world’s largest suppliers of lubricants to the wire, cable and tube sec-

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Exhibiting: Born in the late 1940s as a result of innovation, ContinuusProperzi pioneered the process of continuous casting and rolling of nonferrous wire rod. This innovative spirit has continued for more than 70 years; it is engrained in our DNA. Properzi technology revolutionized the nonferrous wire rod production process, from the many process and equipment innovations we have introduced such as Vert-Melt and Vert-Ref Furnace Sets, Self-Annealing Microrolling, and Pro-Form Rotary Extrusion to the IULIUS 4.0 Automation Functionalities, to our Smart e-Commissioning method, to our Technical Consultancy Services, ContinuusProperzi has always provided stateof-the-art technology and unparalleled customer service.

Personnel: Giuseppe Marcantoni.

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Parts available for all OEM equipment SYNCRO parts in stock 951 N.W. 31st Avenue • Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Phone: 954/970-3099 • Fax: 954/970-3056 e-mail: sales@cemanco.com Web page: cemanco.com

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WIRE EXPO 2022 tors, will present lubricants for the drawing and rolling of rod, bar, wire, strip, tube and profile. We manufacture and supply high-quality products for many applications, including: drawing emulsions for copper, copper alloys, rod to superfine wire; drawing oils and emulsions for aluminum, aluminum alloys, rod to fine wire, full synthetic drawing solutions for nickel and precious metals and exotic alloys, and more.

Personnel: Andrew Turner, Gerald Gladney.

QMS America, Inc. Tel. 678-675-4083 www.qmsamerica.com sales@qmsamerica.com USA Booth 516 Exhibiting: We represent companies manufacturing stranding machinery and auxiliary equipment, automated coiling/spooling lines, haul-off belts, drawing machinery, reels, compounding machinery, extrusion and auxiliary equipment.

Personnel: Barry Mosemann, Carlos Carrillo, Roberto Verez, Sebastian Eckert, Omer Yilmaz, Allan Reichenbach, Erkin Palamutcu.

Quaker Houghton Tel. 610-832-4000 https://home.quakerhoughton.com/ mike.sabol@houghtonintl.com USA Booth 320

Exhibiting: Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

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Rainbow Rubber & Plastics Tel. 610-685-2800 www.rainbowbelts.com info@rainbowbelts.com USA Booth 221

Exhibiting: Rainbow Rubber and Plastics is the largest supplier of caterpuller and capstan belting in North America. With over 30 years’ experience in the wire and cable industry, we have developed a range of products and services specifically suited for wire and cable production.

Whether it is our truly endless belting, custom rubber parts or in-plant training, Rainbow works closely with our customers to eliminate belting issues at the plant level. We distribute a full range of heat shrink end caps, CV gaskets and cut rubber parts, and are proud to be the exclusive distributor of Renova Reel and Cart Mover equipment.

Personnel: Mark MacKimm, Jonathan Rufe, Brenda Scott.

Reel Options by Vandor Corporation Tel. 765-966-3699 www.reeloptions.com sales@reeloptions.com USA Booth 422

Exhibiting: Reel Options by Vandor Corporation is a leading manufacturer of light- and medium-duty plastic reels and flanges. Industry applications include wire, communications cable, fiber optics, tube and hose, rope and electrical connectors.

Our manufacturing capabilities include plastic-injection molding, plastic-extruded cores, precision paper-core cutting and precision die cutting.

Personnel: Rick Brown, Adrienne Cowen, Chris Nichols.

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Tel. 315-573-1134 www.refractron.com adamo@refractron.com USA Booth 515

Exhibiting: Choose Refractron for responsive service, reliable leadtimes, available inventory and fair pricing. Specify Izory® HD zirconia parts to double maintenance cycles, reduce costs by 50% and improve wire quality! Izory HD is specified on drawing lines made by all major OEMs and trusted by manufacturers around the world because of its exceptional ceramic properties.

Our local U.S. manufacturing starts with in-house made powder, and our forming and finishing capabilities allow us to make nearly any precise shape your process requires, including multiwire capstans, rod rings, single wire step-cones, pulleys, eyelets, and guides.

Personnel: Adam Osekoski.

RichardsApex Inc. Tel. 215-487-1100 www.richardsapex.com raincorders@richardsapex.com USA Booth 407

Exhibiting: RichardsApex, a leading global manufacturer of wet lubricants for the ferrous, nonferrous and alloy wire and tube industries, will be displaying the latest technology. From wire drawing to tube drawing and hot-rolling applications, RichardsApex Inc., provides semi-synthetic, full synthetic and straight oil compounds for all nonferrous, ferrous and alloy applications.

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Why is your company a WAI event sponsor?

Wire Expo 2022 is an important event, bringing together experts throughout the wire and cable industry.

Innovation and continued education are key to our “can-do” spirit, and COPPERWORKS™ is proud to support this endeavor. Since the last time we were able to meet in person, the COPPERWORKS team has grown, and we look forward to connecting with industry suppliers, customers and vendors in Dallas.

Kurt Breischaft president SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS™ PLATINUM SPONSOR

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by and see how collaborating with RichardsApex can help your company achieve your goals for production and cost savings.

Personnel: Mitchell Reed, Andrew Helffrich.

Rockford Manufacturing Group FELM Tel. 815-624-2500 www.rmgfelm.com kprosser@rmgfelm.com USA Booth 404 Exhibiting: Rockford Manufacturing Group (RMG), Fastener Engineers and Lewis Machine. Our integrated in-line wire processing solutions are the definition of Lean Manufacturing. Customers realize reduced inventory, improved productivity, greater flexibility and reduced total cost. Our straighten-and-cut machines are used by virtually every wire products company in North America. Stop by to discuss our Lewis SYNCHRO/CUT line. These machines ad-dress applications where tighter control of wire diameter, reduced work hardening and less wire marking are critical to the final product. We have developed a novel moving shear machine by leveraging our experience with the Lewis Machine product line.

Personnel: Kirk Prosser.

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Rosendahl Nextrom Tel. 828-464-2543 www.rosendahlnextrom.com anita.hennessee@rosendahlnextrom. com Austria/USA Booth 300

Exhibiting: Rosendahl Nextrom is a market and technology leader for production solutions for the global wire, fiber optics and cable industry.

We have manufacturing technologies for power cables, automotive cables, radio frequency cables, telecommunication cables and fiber optic cables, but also for blasting wires, shock tubes and steel ropes, producing glass preforms, glass fibers and the final fiber optic cables.

Rosendahl is a top-level extrusion expert. The company’s precise ROEX extruders and RX crossheads are incredibly efficient with regard to energy and materials. Besides extrusion, the Austrian supplier offers SZ-stranding technologies and metal tape forming and welding solutions.

Personnel: Murali Das, Anita Hennessee, Christoph Schoener.

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Roteq Machinery Inc. Tel. 905-660-8800 www.roteqmachinery.com inquiries@roteqmachinery.com Canada Booth 305

Exhibiting: Roteq conceives, designs and manufactures rotating equipment that includes: stranding technology for Cu and Al conductors, single-twist, double-twist, concentric, roll forming and SIW conductors; instrumentation cable, double-twist shielding; for cabling, drum twisters, planetary, single and double twist, S/Z; stranding and cabling for optical fiber cables; advanced interlock armoring; and auxiliary equipment, such as payoffs, take-ups, taping, binders, yarn servers, capstans and caterpullers for your unique product challenges. It will feature: Roteq’s next-generation V16 strip armoring machine, featuring improvements in operator experience and reduced maintenance; Roteq’s industry-leading roll forming of compact aluminum conductors in-line with the stranding process, allowing a range of conductors to be stranded from one round input wire size (SIW), which

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WIRE EXPO 2022 reduces work-in-process inventory and improves productivity; and S/Z cabling technology for high-speed cabling of control and instrumentation, fire alarm and similar cables that provides the ability to cable from stems and output onto any size reel.

Personnel: Mike Marshall, Kevin Dancy.

Saint-Gobain Tel. 508-795-5264 www.ceramicsrefractories.saintgobain.com/ julio.t.spadaccia@saint-gobain.com USA Booth 208

Exhibiting: Offering refractories and ceramic technology for every type of furnace. Come see our new SpyroCor flame diffuser technology on display.

Personnel: Julio Spadaccia, Ethan Weikleenget, Richard Hill, Jacob Briselden.

SAMP USA Inc. Tel. 301-223-8584 www.sampgroup.com d.graff@sampgroup.com USA Booth 502

forward to meeting with current and prospective clients at the event.

Personnel: David Graff, Brett Hamner.

Schlatter North America Tel. 815-874-9471 www.schlattergroup.com ronnie.meiers@schlattergroup.com USA Booth 325

Exhibiting: Schlatter is a world leader in plant manufacturing for resistance welding machines and wire-weaving machines. Decades of independent development activity and expertise in automating production systems provide the basis from which Schlatter can offer our

customers the best in sophisticated technology and efficient solutions.

Schlatter has expanded its product range with the addition of cold-rolling, wire drawing and stretching systems. These wire manufacturing solutions range from entry-level systems to highly automated systems and integrated production lines.

Setic Tel. 33-477-232-555 www.setic-pourtier.com setic@setic.info France Booth 511

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Exhibiting: SAMP/USA, Inc. is the U.S.-based office for the SAMP Group, based in Bentivoglio, Italy.

With a focus on customer needs, the group offers single, twin and multistrand drawing machines ranging from rod breakdown to fine wire for copper, aluminum and alloys. We also offer a full range of double- and single-twist bunchers and complete extrusion systems for producing a wide range of cables. SAMP USA has provided sales, service and spare parts support to the North American market since 1976. and we look W W W. W I R E N E T. O R G

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Exhibiting: SETIC is leader in special, data communication and LAN cables machinery for automation, AI, robotics and data analytics sectors and a major actor in automotive wire equipment. POURTIER designs and produces heavy-duty rotating machines for all types of power cables: overhead, submarine and low, medium, high voltage and extra-high voltage. Our C2S Customer Services department is the ideal partner to maintain machines productivity and enhance products quality. BOW TECHNOLOGY makes high-grade carbon bows for all sizes and all brands of double-twist equipment.

SIKORA International Corp Tel. 770-486-1233 www.sikora.net/ sales@sikora-usa.com USA Booth 710

Exhibiting: SIKORA will showcase innovative measuring, control, testing, analysis and sorting technology for the wire and cable, optical fiber and plastic industries. The product range includes X-ray and laser devices for the measurement of diameter, eccentricity, ovality and wall thickness. Also spark testers for the detection of insulation faults, lump detectors for the detection of faults on the product surface, and more.

Personnel: Jhonathan Ruiz, Jeff Terrell, John Dognazzi.

SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH Tel. 49-391-40558-0 www.sketvmb.de info@sketvmb.de Germany Booth 304

Exhibiting: SKET GmbH produces stranding machines for the international cable and steel wire market.

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SKET offers assembly and commissioning, redesigning and modernization, as well as after-sales-service.

The company develops, designs, manufactures and delivers machines and equipment for the cable and steel wire industry. For cable production, SKET offers central stranders, planetary stranders, vertical laying-up machines, a high-speed tubular strander and drum twisters. SKET specializes in machines for producing optical cable, high-voltage subsea cable and umbillicals. For steel wire production, SKET offers tubular stranders and double-twist bunchers.

Personnel: Giovanni Cecchini Manara.

application for wire, cable, flexible pipe, wire rope or other cordage. It offers precision spools for 56 AWG to steel reels with flange sizes to 288 in,; Reel Tough® plastic reels with a lifespan exceeding similar process reels; lightweight, durable, recyclable Econo-Reel spools; and polyfiber composite reels with a built-in pallet that handles easier and safer.

Sonoco’s EcoReel® recycling program offers truckload pickup of used wood and polyfiber reels, refurbishes them to like-new.

Personnel: Dave Winebarger, Jay Swetenburg, Gary Wise, Brooke Stonesifer, Kendal Deep, Joey Holdmeyer.

Slabaugh Metal Fab Tel. 574-342-0554 smfabr.d@gmail.com USA Booth 304-305.

Exhibiting: We started out in metal fabrication in 1990, and later branched out. Our client base includes wire and cable companies, and we want to expand it. That’s why we will display a 10-ft line to show attendees the multiple advantages of our redesigned and innovate cooling process for wire and cable production. See p. 74 to read more about us, and p. 126 for more details on what we can provide and how it could benefit your operation.

Personnel. Allen Bontrager, James Slabaugh, Lonnie Slabaugh.

SPIRKA Schnellflechter GmbH Tel. 49-30549918-46 www.spirka-schnellflechter.com info@spirka-schnellflechter.com Germany Booth 304 Exhibiting: See Stoberger Inc. DBA Wardwell Braiding.

Sonoco Reels and Spools Tel. 800-633-3962 sonoco.com/reels wcr.sales@sonoco.com USA Booth 201

Exhibiting: Sonoco offers the broadest line of reel and spool options: nailed wood, new structural, corrugated or tubular steel, plastic, plywood, polyfiber or a combination of materials. We provide the engineered strength and smoothness you need for packaging, shipping or process

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Stolberger Inc. DBA Wardwell Braiding Tel. 401-724-8800 www.wardwell.com sales@Wardwell.com USA Booth 304

Exhibiting: Wardwell and Spirka are world leaders in braiding machine technology and manufacturing. Our equipment program includes the traditional deflector style braider invented by Simon Wardwell; the Dratex and DF models developed

by Spirka; and a full complement of maypole style braiders. Additionally, we offer a complete line of spiraling machines, winders and payoffs for every bobbin size and wire application, and a line of remote payoffs and take-ups for reels up to 2000 mm in diameter.

Personnel: John Tomaz.

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Why is your company a WAI event sponsor?

As an active and dedicated supporter of the WAI Operations Summit and Wire Expo 2022, we are pleased to support the organization and event through our sponsorship. As a manufacturer of steel wire products, this is the best venue for developing and furthering our peoples’ knowledge of methods, processes and materials. Participation in learning events like this has been minimal since the pandemic, so it is particularly positive to get people back together for the development and improvement of our business. We look forward to seeing our supplier partners and technical connections in Dallas this June.

Richard T. Wagner senior vice president and COO Insteel Industries GOLD SPONSOR

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Strecker USA Tel. 203-481-5555 briand@wafios.com USA Booth 604 Exhibiting: Germany’s August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG, represented in the U.S. by Strecker USA, is a dynamic family business with international operations located in the central Hessian city of Limburg an der Lahn. With more than 80 employees, established in 1933, the firm is the first choice for individualized complete welding technology solutions focusing on the development and manufacture of high-quality, butt-welding machines in the wire and cable industry. It provides a broad range of related services, and engages in continuous process optimization based on many decades of experience. Strecker is a world market market and technology leader in this sector, with distribution channels in more than 60 countries.

Teknikor Tel. 508-68-95360 www.teknikor.com vincent.nocera@teknikor.com USA Booth 204

Traxit North America LLC Tel. 662-592-5300 www.traxitna.com y.evans@traxitna.com USA Booth 418

Exhibiting: Teknikor, which provides complete turnkey equipment installation and relocation, also provides: mechanical and electrical engineering; contracting; plant layout; machine shop; steel fabrication and erection; rigging and trucking; precision alignment; automation and controls; and electrical maintenance and testing. All services cater to our regional, national and global customers .

Taubensee Steel & Wire Co. Tel. 847-459-5100 www.taubensee.com taubensee@taubensee.com USA Booth 322

Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation Tel. 800-241-4311 www.thermoplasticseng.com/ timd@thermoplasticseng.com USA Booth 211

Exhibiting: Traxit North America, LLC is a part of Germany’s Traxit International GmbH, and has been a leading lubricant supplier since 1881 for the wire drawing industry. Traxit utilizes the latest technology to meet the highest demands in the wire drawing industry. This year, Traxit is introducing the newest developments in thermal stability of lubricants for high-speed drawing of high-carbon, PC strand, spring wire, MIG wire and stainless applications. In 2020, Klüber Lubrication acquired Traxit Group.

Personnel: Gui Brum, Ryan Marion, Michael Krueger.

Exhibiting: Taubensee Steel & Wire is a leader in the steel wire and cold drawn bar industry, built on family values and exceeding expectations for more than 75 years. Our bestin-class quality, service, reliability, and trust puts us ahead of the pack as your go-to manufacturer for all low- and high-carbon wire, straightened-and-cut wire, and cold-drawn bar needs. Taubensee has invested in new machinery, as well as implemented enhancements to our current operations, that has solidified our growth in the wire sector.

Exhibiting: Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation is a U.S. manufacturer that provides a wide range of products and solutions for the wire and cable/fiber optic industries. For over 30 years, TEC has engineered high quality, custom machinery for extrusion and cabling, as well as servicing the plastics market for tubing, profile, and compounding machinery. Whether you’ve worked with us before or are a new customer, we will be pleased to take your call. With years of design and engineering experience, Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation can help find the right solution for your business.

Personnel: Ben Roberts, Ernie Landry, Andrew Broomfield.

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Unitek Crossheads Inc. Tel. 905-669-4010 www.howarequipment.com sales@howarequipment.com Austria/Canada Booth 310

Exhibiting: Unitek Crossheads Inc. Tel. 905-669-4010 www.howarequipment.com sales@howarequipment.com Austria/Canada Booth 1522 Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment in North America, Unitek Crossheads will present a new THHN co-extrusion crosshead for a max 30 mm die ID, along with its high precision/high concentricity fixed -enter single and multi-layer crossheads for thermoplastic and fluoropolyW W W. W I R E N E T. O R G

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Unitek manufactures a complete line of fixed center crossheads capable of producing up to 120 mm over-insulation cable diameters. It also offers peripheral equipment, such as purge valves.

Automatic color changing systems for changing color at full line speed are also available and on display.

Personnel: Bernd Klein, Markus Vizral, Martin Plut.

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United Wire Co., Inc. Tel. 203-752-1599 www.unitedwirecompany.com bob@unitedwirecompany.com USA Booth 617

Exhibiting: Flat, square and shaped wire produced in stainless steels, carbon steels, nickel bases, copper bases, cobalt alloys, and aluminum Personnel: Bob Swanson, Bryan Hitchcock.

WAFIOS Machinery Corporation Tel. 203-481-5555 www.wafios.us brianD@wafios.us USA Booth 604

Exhibiting: WAFIOS, established in 1893, is the world’s largest supplier of precision machinery for wire, tube and formed parts. The WAFIOS range of machine types include spring coiling and forming, spring end-grinding, wire bending and forming, tube bending and forming, wire straightening, cutting and end-working, e-mobility as well as precision machines used to produce fasteners and chains. The WAFIOS North American headquarters is in Branford, Connecticut, with spare parts stock, service resources and machines available for demonstration. The Chicago-area Midwest Technical Center, located in Mokena, Illinois, provides additional resources as a service center, with machines available for trials and demonstration.

Personnel: Florian Kneidl, Ed Harrington, Michael Stock.

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Major wire and cable makers know who to count on to deliver engineered packaging solutions and dependable service. Find out why the best manufacturers expect real innovation from the reel people of Sonoco.

BRONZE SPONSOR

Meet us in booth #201

800/633-3962 sonoco.com/reels

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Why is your company a WAI event sponsor?

We are proud to be a sponsor for the WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo 2022. Over the years, the Wire Association has done a great job in keeping the wire and cable industries up to date through their conferences and business events. They have kept us informed about modern trends and technology, and helped the industry look forward. Also, after being isolated so long by all the challenges the pandemic brought, we are excited to once again be able to meet with our industry suppliers and customers.

Peter and Tamar Kuipers principals Lloyd & Bouvier GOLD SPONSOR

Windak Inc. Tel. 828-322-2292 www.windakgroup.com dan.shelander@windakgroup.com USA Booth 415

Exhibiting: Come visit us at Wire Expo 2022 and we will help you automate your cable packaging operation using the latest technology and innovative solutions. We can guarantee significant savings in cycle time and production costs compared to manual winding. We will introduce you the information on how to save on labor, reduce production downtime, increase productivity, optimize production space and streamline operations. Windak’s new developments will help you meet all your needs and even greater demands. We look forward to meeting you at Wire Expo 2022..

Personnel: Daniel Shelander.

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Wire & Cable Technology International (WCTI) Tel. 330-864-2122 www.wiretech.com mcnulty@wiretech.com USA Booth 723 Exhibiting: Wire & Cable Technology International (WCTI) is a bimonthly technical magazine for manufacturers, processors, distributors and users of all types of wires, cables, wire harnesses and cable assemblies. Additional publications include the OVERVIEW business and market newsletter, the IWCS Supplier Exhibition Directory, and the annual WCTI Buyers’ Guide.

All publications are published in print and digital formats. WCTI is the “Official Conference Magazine” of the IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum, the “Seminar Room Sponsor” of the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, a “Media Sponsor” of the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA), and a supporter of several industry conferences.

Personnel: Chip Lippincott, Mike Dies, Tom Hutchinson, Mike McNulty.

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Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.

Tel. 860-583-4646 www.wireandplastic.com info@wireandplastic.com USA Booth 506

Exhibiting: Wire & Plastic Machinery Corporation (WPMC) is the largest re-seller of high-quality, second-hand wire, cable and optical fiber manufacturing equipment for wire drawing, stranding, bunching, cabling, braiding, extrusion and other cable-making needs. Machines are offered as individual components to complete lines, and can be delivered immediately from eight U.S. locations, or reconditioned by an in-house engineering team. WPMC can also supply complete customized lines and turnkey solutions sourcing new components from other OEMs. The company has highly talented mechanical and electrical engineering staff with combined experience of over 80 years.

Personnel: Rahul Sachdev, Rick Narang, Erik Macs, Greg Malcervelli, Rishi Narang, Eshan Narang, Denis Godin.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Wire Association International (WAI) Tel. 203-453-2777 www.wirenet.org info@wirenet.org USA Booth 122

Lloyd & Bouvier Inc. MACHINERY FOR THE WIRE & CABLE INDUSTRY

Exhibiting: WAI, founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. It is also the official tradeshow organizer for the Operations Summit & Wire Expo and Interwire trade shows that promote products and services to the global marketplace. Its website, wirenet.org, is host to the online Industry Search, a database and search engine housing over 3.200 company profiles. Wire Journal International and the annual WJI Reference Guide are WAI’s official publications, and the monthly “Off the Press” e-newsletter is its official newsletter.

WAI also produces technical products, including HardWIRED educational videos and a host of technical handbooks, webinars and DVDs. Stream WAI videos and past webinars on the WAI YouTube channel.

Personnel: Steve Fetteroll, Sheila Kuever, Janice Swindells, John Markowski, Karren Muolo, Rex Tran, John Markowski, Antonio Ayala.

Wire Journal International Tel. 203-453-2777 www.wirenet.org editor@wirenet.org USA Booth 122

Pay-offs & Take-ups Accumulators & Dancers Taping & Binding Heads Cablers – Single Twist, Double Twist, Planetary and Rigid Capstans – Wheels, Belt Wrap and Catapuller Rewind Lines Extruders Striping & Marking Electrical Panels Braiders

Exhibiting: WJI is the official monthly publication of the WAI Wire Expo and Interwire trade shows. It is written for executives, engineers, technical and sales professionals, and purchasing agents engaged in the wire and cable industry. WJI’s digital edition is distributed by the “Off the Press” monthly e-newsletter.

WJI’s Reference Guide, published yearly, is an industry resource and WAI member directory of over 3,200 company profiles compiled from WAI’s dynamic online Industry Search page of wirenet.org. See WAI listing for more details.

Personnel: Mark Marselli, Shannon Timme, Joe Estrada Rivera.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Wire Lab Co. Tel. 216-362-0800 www.wirelab.com e-mail@wirelab.com USA Booth 609

Exhibiting: Wire Lab Company manufactures the most comprehensive and complementary line of mechanical descaling systems available to steel wire manufacturers today such as our widely used WILCO model 1250 mechanical descaling system with unique aggressive automatic wire brush cleaning. We will also display samples of wire drawing aids: WILCO Lubricant Applicators and double-die pressure die holders.

Personnel: Rob Fulop.

Wire Machine Systems Inc. Tel. 260-483-9269 www.wire-machine.com jay.griffith@wire-machine.com USA Booth 420

Exhibiting: Wire Machine Systems, Inc., is a leading supplier of equipment and supplies to the wire, cable, bar and tube industry. We will highlight state-of-the-art cleaning and coating lines, wire and bar drawing, peeling and shaving technology, coiling for bare and insulated cable, shot blasting, wire straighteners and guides, steel reels, buncher bows, pointing and pointing, stringing-up machines for ferrous and non-ferrous applications and wire/bar cutters as well as a wide array of spare parts for European and Asian machines.

We will highlight our new line of BB spring technology spring coiling machines for wire diameters up to 0.987 in.

Personnel: Jay Griffith, Bo Knueppel.

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Witels Albert USA Tel. 410-228-8383 www.witels-albert-usa.com info@witels-albert-usa.com USA/Germany Booth 604 Exhibiting: At the WAFIOS booth, Witels Albert USA will present new ideas and products for guiding, straightening and transporting process materials. Ideas are the raw material of the future. The art of promoting and developing this raw material is becoming increasingly important for the success of companies. Intelligent processing is the focal point: visitors will discover offers that promise easy handling, high productivity and lasting value. We will provide individual advice and recommendations for the use of products in future-oriented fields. Of note, roller boxes of the RK and RK VE series haves now been expanded with the newly developed RK HM model, which uses tungsten carbide bars placed over the roll circumference. The bars are supported by a rotation symmetrical design element, which also houses the bearings of a guide roller and the axle studs. When TC rods in the contact area with wire are worn out, a simple swing of the longitudinal axis by 90° increases the service life significantly.

Woodburn Diamond Die Inc. Tel. 260-632-4217 www.woodburndd.com jrumpz@woodburndd.com USA Booth 504

Exhibiting: Wire and cable manufacturers in need of wire dies and recutting services that exceed performance and quality expectations are invited to visit with the experienced staff from Woodburn Diamond Die. We understand the need for personal attention to each application. Our dedication to customer service complements our full product line of high performance tools: PCD, single-crystal diamond, tungsten carbide, and shaped dies as well as recutting services, physical elongation of multi-wire sets, and more.

Personnel: John Rumpz, Bill Schwehn, Chris Hoffman.

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Woywod Gmbh. – PLASTICOLOR Tel. 905-669-4010 www.hwoywod.de sales@howarequipment.com Germany/Canada Booth 310 Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment in North America, Woywod manufactures the PLASTICOLOR line of extrusion mixing & dosing systems.

PLASTICOLOR systems are known for their simplicity and modularity as the systems can grow as per needs arise. PLASTICLOR compound and masterbatch mixing station will be on full display, including details on gravimentric mixing and dosing stations and volumetric mixing and stations. Complementary products include hoppers, extrusion compound feeders, dryers. Automatic color-change systems are also available for further efficient production requirements.

Zumbach Electronics Corp.

Tel. 914-241-7080 www.zumbach.com sales@zumbach.com USA Booth 400

Exhibiting: Zumbach will showcase its extensive portfolio of dimensional measurement and inspection solutions for the wire and cable, fiber optic, steel, and plastics industries. diameter, ovality, wall thickness, eccentricity, capacitance, L/N detection, speed/length, FFT/SRL, sparktesting, preheating, and more. Stop by to discuss our amazing Industry 4.0 software and interface connectivity solutions and ask about our advanced control systems for the wire and cable industry.

Personnel: Kirk Stoker, Keith Donahue, Jorge Lage, Kevin Dock.

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Exhibitors: Don’t see your entry here? Want a new Product Category added? To get those in the Show Program, send your request by April 20 to editor@wirenet.org.

Product Directory Accessories Gem Gravure...............................301 Mikrotek Machines Ltd ..............417 OM Frigerio ................................310 Accumulators Davis-Standard/ Maillefer Extrusion Oy ............704 GMM-USA Cable Machinery ....416 The MGS Group .........................114 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation ..............................211 Air Wipes GMM-USA Cable Machinery ....416

Niehoff Endex North America Inc ..............................402 Saint-Gobain ...............................208 Automation Equipment Angle Systems ............................ 720 FMS USA Inc ............................. 615 Gem Gravure...............................301 IDEAL Welding Systems ...........522 Integrated Control Technologies ............................308 The MGS Group .........................114 NDC Technologies .....................505 Proton Products Inc..................... 518 Teknikor ......................................204 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation ..............................604 Zumbach Electronics Corp .........400

Aluminum and Al Alloys ERA Wire Inc .............................619 United Wire Co Inc.....................617

Belting for Machinery QMS America Inc ....................... 516 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics ........221

Annealing Equipment EBNER Furnaces Inc ..................512 HENRICH Maschinenfabrik GmbH .......................................304 HONTA Inc ................................ 222 Mathiasen Machinery Inc ...........206

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Braiding and Weaving Commission Brokers Inc ............324 Conneaut Industries Inc ..............323 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc...................408

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SPIRKA Schnellflechter GmbH .......................................304 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation ..............................211 Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding ....................................304 Bunchers - Machinery/Bows AITMAC Inc...............................722 Commission Brokers Inc ............324 HONTA Inc ................................222 Kinrei of America LLC ..............521 Mathiasen Machinery Inc ...........206 The MGS Group .........................114 Niehoff Endex North America Inc ..............................402 Roteq Machinery Inc ..................305 SAMP USA Inc .......................... 502 Setic.............................................511 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH .......................................304 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp ..........................................506 Cable Color Concentrates Delta Tecnic ................................311 M Holland ................................... 621

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Conneaut Industries Inc............... 323 Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Ind Inc....................................... 517 M Holland.................................... 621 NYCOA....................................... 116 Chemicals and Coatings Aztech Lubricants LLC............... 307 Chemetall/BASF.......................... 616 Condat.......................................... 513 H-I-S Coatings............................. 520 NYCOA....................................... 116 Quaker Houghton......................... 320

H-I-S Coatings.............................520 M Holland.................................... 621 NYCOA.......................................116 Computer/Electronic & Hardware/ Software Related ADVARIS GmbH........................414 Cimteq.......................................... 716 Continuous Casting Continuus-Properzi SpA.............. 405 HENRICH Maschinenfabrik GmbH........................................ 304 Properzi International Inc............405

Cleaning and Plating Kinrei of America LLC............... 521 Quaker Houghton......................... 320 Wire Machine Systems Inc..........420

Copper and Copper Alloys M Holland.................................... 621 Saint-Gobain................................208 United Wire Co Inc......................617

Cold Headers and Tooling EWMENN/ WAFIOS Umformtechnik......................... 604 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation...............................604 Cold Pressure Welding Joe Snee Associates..................... 411 PWM............................................ 411

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Joe-Tools...................................... 409 Kinrei of America LLC...............521 Mikrotek Machines Ltd...............417 Morgan-Koch/MFLGroup/ Frigeco USA.............................524 OM Frigerio.................................310 PLASTICOLOR..........................310 Rosendahl Nextrom.....................300 SAMP USA Inc...........................502 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211 Unitek Crossheads Inc.................310

Crossheads & Extrusion Tooling Cablogic Technologies Inc..........220 Commission Brokers Inc.............324 Davis-Standard/Maillefer Extrusion Oy.............................704 Graham Engineering Corporation...............................412 Guill Tool & Engineering Co......115 Howar Equipment Inc..................310

Descaling and Cleaning Howar Equipment Inc..................310 Lamnea Bruk AB.........................117 OM Frigerio.................................310 Wire Lab Co................................609 Wire Machine Systems Inc..........420 Die Grinding/Die Equipment Angle Systems.............................720 Die Quip Corp..............................610 Mikrotek Machines Ltd...............417 OM Frigerio.................................310 Precision Die Technologies Inc...623 Dies and Die Compounds Balloffet Die Corp.......................719 Die Quip Corp..............................610 Esteves Group USA.....................708 Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc............605 Mikrotek Machines Ltd...............417

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Paramount Die Co........................303 Precision Die Technologies Inc...623 Premier Wire Die.........................313 Woodburn Diamond Die Inc.......504 Distribution /Warehousing Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Drawing Machinery and Auxiliary Equipment Continuus-Properzi SpA.............. 405 Fenn LLC.....................................209 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.............. 714 HENRICH Maschinenfabrik GmbH........................................304 HONTA Inc.................................222 Lamnea Bruk AB.........................117 Properzi International Inc............405 QMS America Inc........................ 516 Refractron Technologies Corp.....515 SAMP USA Inc...........................502 Wire Machine Systems Inc..........420 Drives and Controls Cemanco LC................................523 Integrated Control Technologies.308 Teknikor.......................................204 Witels Albert USA Ltd................403 Extruders/Ancillary Equipment American Kuhne..........................412

Davis-Standard/ Maillefer Extrusion Oy.............704 Graham Engineering....................412 Howar Equipment........................310 KN Manufacturing Solutions....................................413 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211 Extrusion Consultancy Gene Brown Extrusion Techniques................................510

Paramount Die Co........................303 Precision Die Technologies Inc...623 Furnaces/Ovens Continuus-Properzi SpA.............. 405 EBNER Furnaces Inc...................512 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 Properzi International Inc............405 Saint-Gobain................................208 Galvanizing Lines Saint-Gobain................................208

Fastener Mfg/Thread Rolling Machinery Enkotec Company Inc..................713 EWMENN/ WAFIOS Umformtechnik.........................604 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co........322 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation...............................604 Fiber Optic Components and Coatings Angle Systems.............................720 Davis-Standard/Maillefer Extrusion Oy.............................704 GMM-USA Cable Machinery.....416 KN Manufacturing Solutions.......413 The MGS Group..........................114 Roteq Machinery Inc...................305 Sonoco Reels and Spools.............201 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp..506 Filtration and Cooling Filtertech Inc................................507 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211 Forming Machinery Cablogic Technologies Inc..........220 Fenn LLC.....................................209 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation...............................604

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Hand Tools Aztech Lubricants LLC...............307 Cemanco LC................................523 Die Quip Corp..............................610 Heat Treating Equipment EBNER Furnaces Inc...................512 King Steel Corp...........................712 Saint-Gobain................................208 Lubricants Aztech Lubricants LLC...............307 Baum’s Castorine Co Inc.............312 Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC...........................................207 Blachford......................................210 Chemetall/BASF..........................616 Q8Oils..........................................717 Quaker Houghton.........................320 RichardsApex Inc........................407 Traxit North America LLC..........418 Marking and Coding Gem Gravure................................301 Material Handling/Storage Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Sonoco Reels and Spools.............201

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Measuring and Testing ACM AB...................................... 310 Angle Systems.............................720 Beta LaserMike............................505 Clinton Instrument Co.................302 Conoptica AS............................... 421 FMS USA Inc.............................. 615 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.............. 714 Howar Equipment Inc..................310 Mikrotek Machines Ltd...............417 NDC Technologies......................505 Setic.............................................. 511 SIKORA International Corp........710 Zumbach Electronics Corp..........400 Nail Making Machinery Enkotec Co Inc............................713 EWMENN/WAFIOS Umformtechnik.........................604 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 WAFIOS Machinery Corp........... 604

Publications/Media Eurowire and Wire & Cable ASIA magazines........................131 Wire & Cable Technology International (WCTI)................723 Wire Journal International..........122

Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA...........................................309 QMS America Inc........................ 516 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Reel Options by Vandor Corporation...............................422 Sonoco Reels and Spools.............201

Pulleys

Roller Guides

Cemanco LC................................523 Parkway Kew...............................318 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Reels, Stems and Carriers Ace Metal Inc..............................611 AITMAC Inc................................722 Appiani.........................................722 Boxy Srl.......................................310 Carris Reels Inc............................404 Howar Equipment Inc..................310 Howar Steel Reels........................310

AITMAC Inc................................722 Cemanco LC................................523 Parkway Kew...............................318 Refractron Technologies Corp...........................................515 Witels Albert USA Ltd................403 Rolling Mills/ Auxiliary Eqpt Continuus-Properzi SpA.............. 405 Fenn LLC.....................................209 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.............. 714 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 Properzi International Inc............405

Nickel and Nickel Alloys United Wire Co Inc......................617 Packaging Equipment Cablogic Technologies Inc..........220 P & R Specialty Inc.....................130 Sonoco Reels and Spools............. 201 Windak Inc...................................415 Pointers Lamnea Bruk AB.........................117 Wire Machine Systems Inc..........420 Process Control Eqpt Angle Systems ............................720 FMS USA Inc.............................. 615 KN Manufacturing Solutions.......413 NDC Technologies......................505 Proton Products Inc......................518 Zumbach Electronics Corp..........400

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WIRE EXPO 2022 Sensors FMS USA Inc.............................. 615 NDC Technologies......................505 Zumbach Electronics Corp..........400 Spoolers and Respoolers Cablogic Technologies Inc..........220 Cemanco LC................................523 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.............. 714 GMM-USA Cable Machinery.....416 HENRICH Maschinenfabrik GmbH........................................ 304 Lamnea Bruk AB.........................117 Niehoff Endex North America Inc...............................402 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211 Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding.....................................304 Windak Inc...................................415 Spring Making Machinery AIM Inc........................................ 711 Fenn LLC.....................................209 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation...............................604 Wire Machine Systems Inc..........420 Stainless Steel Wire ERA Wire Inc..............................619 King Steel Corp...........................712 United Wire Co Inc......................617 Steel Wire Rod Bare Wire & Wire Mesh Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Ind Inc.......................................517 ERA Wire Inc..............................619 King Steel Corp...........................712 Leggett & Platt Wire Group........612 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co........322 United Wire Co Inc......................617

Stranders and Auxiliary Equipment GMM-USA Cable Machinery.....416 HONTA Inc.................................222 QMS America Inc........................ 516 Roteq Machinery Inc...................305 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH........................................304 Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding.....................................304 Systems/System Design Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211 Zumbach Electronics Corp..........400 Take-ups and Payoffs Ace Metal Inc..............................611 Davis-Standard/ Maillefer Extrusion Oy.............704 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.............. 714 GMM-USA Cable Machinery.....416 HONTA Inc.................................222 Howar Equipment Inc..................310 Lamnea Bruk AB.........................117 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc....................408 The MGS Group..........................114 Niehoff Endex North America Inc...............................402 Precision Payoff Systems LLC Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc................................403 Roteq Machinery Inc...................305 SAMP USA Inc...........................502 SKET GmbH................................304 Sonoco Reels and Spools.............201 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211 Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding.....................................304 WAFIOS Machinery Corp........... 604 Windak Inc...................................415 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp..506 Tape - Machinery/Materials

Stepcones Cemanco LC................................523 Parkway Kew...............................318 Refractron Technologies Corp.....515

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Tubular Wire Carriers Ace Metal Inc..............................611 Used Equipment: Upgrade/ Rebuilding AWT Machinery Inc....................620 Commission Brokers Inc.............324 ERA Wire Inc..............................619 IDEAL Welding Systems............522 Integrated Control Technologies.............................308 Kinrei of America LLC...............521 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc....................408 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 QMS America Inc........................ 516 August Strecker GmbH & Co KG.......................................604 Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc................................403 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH........................................304 Sonoco Reels and Spools.............201 Teknikor.......................................204 Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding.....................................304 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp..506 Warehouse/Distributors ADVARIS GmbH........................414 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Wear Part Replacement and/or Refinishing Parkway Kew...............................318 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.........221 Refractron Technologies Corp.....515 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation...............................604 Welders: all AIM Inc........................................711 AWT Machinery Inc....................620 Cablogic Technologies Inc..........220 Clifford Welders..........................620 IDEAL Welding Systems............522 Joe Snee Associates Inc...............411 Parkway Kew...............................318 August Strecker GmbH & Co KG.......................................604 W W W. W I R E N E T. O R G

WIRE EXPO 2022 Progress........................................620 PWM............................................411 Schlatter North America..............325 Tramev.........................................722 Ultimate Automation...................620 Wire and Mesh AWT Machinery Inc....................620 Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Ind Inc.......................................517 IDEAL Welding Systems............522 King Steel Corp...........................712 Leggett & Platt Wire Group........612 Sivaco Wire Group Wire Bending & Forming Machines AIM Inc........................................711 AWT Machinery Inc....................620 Ultimate Automation...................620 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation...............................604

Wire Mfg - All Types ERA Wire Inc..............................619 King Steel Corp...........................712 Ozyasar Wire and Galvanizing Ind Inc.......................................517 Leggett & Platt Wire Group........612 Phifer Wire Inc............................423 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co........322 United Wire Co Inc......................617 Wire Processing Equipment/ Supplies/Process Controls Commission Brokers Inc.............324 ERA Wire Inc..............................619 FMS USA Inc.............................. 615 KN Manufacturing Solutions.......413 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc....................408 NDC Technologies......................505 Precision Die Technologies Inc...623 Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation...............................211

Wire Straighteners /Cut-off Equipment AIM Inc........................................711 AITMAC Inc................................722 AWT Machinery Inc....................620 Cemanco LC................................523 ERA Wire Inc..............................619 King Steel Corp...........................712 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc................................403 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation...............................604 Yarns and other Textiles Conneaut Industries Inc...............323

Wire Cleaning Equipment AIM Inc........................................711 Kinrei of America LLC...............521 Wire Drawing Equipment/ Process Accessories AITMAC Inc................................722 Continuus-Properzi SpA.............. 405 OM Frigerio Srl...........................310 Fenn LLC.....................................209 Lamnea Bruk AB.........................117 Mathiasen Machinery Inc............206 Morgan-Koch/MFL Group/ Frigeco USA.............................524 Niehoff Endex North America Inc...............................402 Properzi International Inc............405 Refractron Technologies Corp.....515 Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc................................403 SAMP USA Inc...........................502 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp..506

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C ONF ER ENC E & EX H IB ITS : J UNE 7-8, 2022 H YAT T REG ENCY DAL L AS | DAL L AS, T EXAS, USA

REGISTRATION FORM Register at: www.wireexpo22.com or use the form below | Use Code: WJ22 3. EVENT REGISTRATION

1. REGISTRANT INFORMATION

*Advance pricing 20+% discount. Available by or before June 1, 2022

Note: Please print and complete all information. If you mail this form, keep a photocopy.

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CONFERENCE & EXHIBIT REGISTRATION Tuesday-Wednesday, June 7-8 Includes Operations Summit sessions, exhibits, keynotes, awards ceremony, welcome reception and production solutions.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF WIRE MANUFACTURING COURSE

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Monday, June 6 Includes course materials,flash drive, lunch. Also: Tues. and Wed. Operations Summit sessions, exhibits, keynotes, welcome reception, and production solutiions q Ferrous Track q Nonferrous/Electrical Track

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Wednesday, June 8 Space is limited and preference will be given to conference registrants.

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WIRE MANUFACTURING: 10 q Aluminum & Al. Alloys (Rod/Bar, Bare Wire) 20 q Copper & Copper Alloys (Rod/Bar, Bare Wire) 30 q Steel & Steel Alloys (Rod/Bar, Bare Wire) 40 q Other Metal (Rod/Bar, Bare Wire) 50 q Electrical (Insulated Wire) 53 q Communication (Insulated Wire) 55 q Fiber Optics 60 q Fasteners, Wire Forming, Fabricating, Springs SUPPLIERS TO THE WIRE INDUSTRY: 72 q Machinery 74 q Process, Accessories, Materials

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