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TABLE OF CONTENTS Below is a list of some event highlights

♦ Education. On Tuesday, WAI will present its

day-long iconic Fundamentals course. Wednesday will have an advanced extrusion workshop.

♦ Featured keynote speakers. On Wednesday,

it will be John W. Mellowes, CEO and owner, Charter Manufacturing, and on Thursday, it will be Dr. John Sviokla, a recognized authority on AI and digital transformation.

♦ Exhibits. A wide range of suppliers will be available for attendees to talk to.

♦ Association meetings. Behind the scenes, WAI committee and board volunteers will convene to discuss current and future plans.

♦ Presentations. Speakers will focus on mean-

ingful topics, from the role of AI and cybersecurity to worker safety and the future of copper.

♦ Industry recognition. WAI will honor the

winners of the Mordica, Donnellan, President’s and Champion awards.

♦ Reception. The WAI will hold the Welcome Reception at the 4th floor Ballroom Terrace Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

♦ Networking. It’s not on the official schedule,

but the entire event is designed to foster endless possibilities.

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Sponsors Welcome General Program/Event Schedule Event Highlights Board of Directors Conference Planning Committee Education Committee Welcome Reception Wednesday Keynote & Plant Tour Thursday Keynote WAI Annual Meeting Mordica Memorial Award Winner Donnellan Memorial Award Winner Champion Award President’s Award WAI Life & 25-Year Members Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing WAI Operations Summit/Conference Sessions Production Solutions Floor Plan Alphabetical/Numerical List of Exhibitors Preview of Exhibits Exhibitors’ Product Directory

Schedule subject to change. Go to the event website — www.wireexpo26.com — for the latest details.

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Welcome to WIRE EXPO Welcome to the 2026 Wire Expo, the premier event for professionals in the wire and cable industry. The Wire Association International (WAI) is pleased to be back in Milwaukee and in the Midwest. The Operations Summit and Exhibition brings together a highly specialized community of engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, and technical experts dedicated to advancing the production of wire and cable.

With the support of more than 80 committed volunteers, we have developed a comprehensive program that reflects both the complexity and continuous evolution of our industry. We’ve assembled an impressive lineup of expert speakers that will explore critical topics including process optimization, metallurgy, extrusion technologies, digitalization, quality assurance, and emerging materials. These sessions are designed to deliver practical insights that can be directly applied to improve performance, efficiency, and product reliability.

The exhibition floor showcases the latest innovations in machinery, materials, testing systems, and automation solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with technology providers and evaluate tools that are shaping the future of wire and cable manufacturing.

Our 2026 WAI award winners will be recognized at the 96th WAI Annual Meeting on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend and share in the celebration.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors whose support helps make this event possible and ensures a high-quality experience for all participants.

As global demand increases for high-performance, sustainable, and precision-engineered products, collaboration and knowledge exchange are more critical than ever. We encourage you to take full advantage of the technical sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibition to drive innovation within your organizations and across the industry.

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WAI Executive Committee President David M. Fisher James Monroe Wire & Cable

First Vice President Raúl García Martínez Viakable

Second Vice President Keith Albers Fort Wayne Metals

Immediate Past President Eric Bieberich Fort Wayne Wire Die

Member Drew Richards RichardsApex Inc

Staff Liaison Steven J Fetteroll Wire Association International Inc

Raúl García Martínez WAI First Vice President Viakable

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Event Schedule at a Glance Preshow: Tuesday May 5, 2026

Day 1: Wednesday Day 2: Thursday May 6, 2026 May 7, 2026

8:00 am–5:00 pm

8:00 am–5:00 pm

Registration Open

Registration Open

8:30 am–4:45 pm

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9:00 am- 9:30 am

11:00 am–noon

9:00 am–5:00 pm

9:00 am- 3:00 pm

Registration Open Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing Executive Committee Meeting* Noon–1:30 pm

Exhibition Planning Committee* 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

Member Relations Committee Meeting* 1:00 pm–4:45 pm

Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing • Ferrous Track • Nonferrous/Electrical Track 2:30 pm–5:00 pm

Board of Directors Meeting* 4:45 pm–5:45 pm

Fundamentals Social Hour 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Young Professionals Outing

WAI Members Continental Breakfast

8:00 am–3:00 pm

WAI Members Continental Breakfast

Wire Expo Conference & Exhibit Floor Open

Exhibit Floor Open

9:30 am–10:00 am

WAI Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address

by Dr. John Sviokla

Opening Remarks by WAI President David Fisher, Champions Award and Keynote Address by winner John Mellowes 10:00 am–3:30 pm

Conference Sessions 10:30 am–2:30 pm

9:30 am–10:20 am

10:00 am–1:40 pm

Conference Sessions 2:30 pm

Electric Bike Closing Giveaway

Advanced Extrusion Workshop 11:20-11:40 am

Mordica Interview 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Charter Steel Plant Tour 2:20 pm–3:30 pm

Production Solutions 3:30 pm–5:00 pm

Social Hour WAI Resource Center 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Welcome Reception

Baird Center * Invitation only Schedule subject to change. Go to the event website —wireexpo26.com — for the latest details.

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Event Highlights WEDNESDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS John W. Mellowes, CEO & owner, Charter Manufacturing Mellowes is the winner of the 2026 WAI Champion Award that honors an individual for recognition of his leadership and his company’s sustained support of the Wire Association International and its educational mission. He has served as CEO of Mequon, Wisconsin-based Charter Manufacturing since 2013. A fourth-generation family owner, he follows in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alfred Mellowes, who founded the company in 1936. He holds a B.S. degree from Princeton University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

EXHIBITS More than a hundred booths have been taken by suppliers that will be ready to share their latest solutions. If you have a project or want to consider alternatives, this is the place to flesh out possibilities. This is the time for thoughtful conversations with companies that are well known as well as some that are new to the event.

COLOCATION Wire Expo will occupy the expanded Baird Center along2026 side the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE), making downtown Milwaukee a shared hub for wire and cable professionals. The shows will run concurrently under one roof with coordinated hours and reciprocal hall access, so registrants can move easily between wire and cable production, wire harness and electrical processing exhibits while meeting new suppliers, exploring technologies and cultivating prospects.

INSIDE THE MILL: CHARTER STEEL TOUR The Wednesday tour of Charter Steel, part of Charter Manufacturing, will offer an exclusive, comprehensive look at the steelmaking process from melt to roll and processing.

Attendees will see how the company turns scrap into high-quality carbon and alloy wire and bar products through precision, technology and craftsmanship. The tour provides a rare chance to see operations up close and gain deeper insight into how Charter Steel partners with customers to deliver consistent, high-performance steel.

ADVANCED WORKSHOP FOR EXTRUSION Ready for the next step in extrusion know-how? This four-hour program that starts Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Hyatt Regency was designed with you in mind. Taught by Richard Chamberlain, consultant, Hawkins Consulting, Inc., and David Skinner, vice president of operations, Joe Tools, Inc., it is geared toward practicing professionals. The workshop provides an intensive, practical look at wire extrusion processes and their real-world applications. Building on concepts introduced in WAI’s earlier instruction, this session goes beyond the classroom. Participants will work directly with the instructors, explore current challenges, and see extrusion principles demonstrated in action. Along with the technical content, the workshop offers valuable time to exchange ideas with peers, compare approaches, and discuss solutions to production issues.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can put to work as soon as they return to their plants.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 THURSDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS Dr. John Sviokla, recognized authority on AI and digital transformation An Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he earned his doctorate and MBA, Dr. John Sviokla generated some of the earliest thought-leadership on the coming world of AI and digital competition. A co-founder of GAI Insights, he has since guided senior executives through the full lifecycle of technology-led change. At Wire Expo 2026, he will explain why every organization must move from human centric to a hybrid of human and AI intelligence and how to do it.

MORDICA LECTURE Kiran Manchiraju: The past, present and future of wire and cable. Is innovation at an inflection point?

Kiran Manchiraju will share his thoughts and spark a conversation about the journey of the wire and cable industry, a field that has supported electrification and industrial progress for more than a century. Reflecting on its history, the foundations laid by previous generations are now converging with transformative forces such as artificial intelligence, new materials and advanced manufacturing, opening a new era of innovation. These technologies will reshape how we discover, design and deploy the next generation of conductive materials and infrastructure, advances essential for powering an electrified world and keeping pace with a changing future.

EDUCATION AND MORE Multiple elements for learning and young(er) minds • WAI’s iconic day-long Wire and Cable Fundamentals course will be held on Tuesday, May 5, the day before Wire Expo 2026 starts. See p. 22.

• The Fundamentals experience then shifts to a nearby site where there will be a Young Professionals gathering.

• Advanced Extrusion Workshop. See p. 25.

• Production Solutions: three sessions cover lubricants, die issues, and wire breaks. See p. 26.

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Front and center on the Wire Expo 2026 show floor, the WAI Theater puts the entire program in one spotlight: technical sessions, keynote speakers, the WAI Annual Meeting, Mordica Lecture (interview) and more, all just steps from the exhibits and co-located Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo.

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Board of Directors Alberto Aguilar Carris Reels, Inc.

Andrés Cartagena-Ruiz MFL X & Customer Care

Alex Nedergaard Consultant

Keith Albers Fort Wayne Metals

David M Fisher James Monroe Wire & Cable

Drew Richards RichardsApex Inc

Nick Avise Leggett & Platt

Steven Ford Prysmian

Cooper Runzel Lake Cable

Amber Bonacci Charter Steel

Paul From Central Wire

Logan Scherer Fort Wayne Wire Die

Michael Bowne MindSphere World North America

Raúl Garcia Viakable SA de CV

Dirk Schmidt Troester

Paul Gemelli Gem Gravure Co Inc

Brian E Steinbruegge Insteel Wire Products

Roy Jackson Southwire Co

Matt Stowe Rea Magnet

Peter Brand Oden Technologies

Naresh Thadhani Georgia Institute of Technology Chris Tucker Encore Wire Victor Villalobos Condumex Andy Zinner Niehoff Endex North America

Education Committee Chairman Matt Miles Southwire Co. Vice Chairman Erik Perks Prysmian Brad Andrews Condat Corp James Brooks RichardsApex Donald M Dodge Calmont Wire & Cable

Joseph P Domblesky Marquette University

Brian Parsons Interstate Wire Co Inc

Jason Giebfried Paramount Die Co

Svet Pavlovsky Blachford Corp

Tracy Gooding Mar-Mac Wire Inc

Erik Perks Prysmian

C Richard Gordon C Richard Gordon Consulting

Horace Pops Horace Pops Consulting

Erik A Macs Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp

Christopher Reeve Insteel Wire Products

Isaac Muller American Wire Group

Matthew Reinoehl SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS

Eric Wagner Charter Steel Bhaskar Yalamanchili Gerdau Long Steel North America Executive Committee Liaison David Fisher, James Monroe Wire & Cable Staff Liaison John Markowski

Conference Programming The Conference Programming Committee consists of the members of the WAI Board of Directors, headed by two co-chairmen: Co-Chairman Dave Fisher James Monroe Wire & Cable

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Co-Chairman Raúl Garcia Viakable SA de CV

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Welcome Reception >>> Wednesday, May 6 | 6:30 pm–8:30 pm Presentations and supplier visits are vital ... but so is relaxing with your peers The WAI will hold its Welcome Reception at the 4th Floor Ballroom Terrace from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Baird Center. Anyone familiar with the event can expect that it will be as memorable as ever. After all, the recipe is well known: provide a location with plenty of elbow room, make sure it is

Whether inside or outside, a good time is had by all at the WAI Welcome Reception.

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Charter Steel: a legacy of people & insight KEYNOTE >>> Wednesday, May 6 | 9:30 am - 10:00 am Charter Steel: Built on Partnership - Navigating the Complexities of Today’s Steel Market John W. Mellowes, CEO & owner, Charter Manufacturing Mellowes is the winner of the 2026 WAI Champion Award that honors an individual for recognition of his leadership and his company’s sustained support of the Wire Association International and its educational mission. He served as CEO of Mequon, Wisconsin-based Charter Manufacturing since 2013. A fourth-generation family owner, he follows his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Alfred Mellowes, who founded the company in 1936. He holds a B.S. degree from Princeton University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

PLANT TOUR >>> Wednesday, May 6 | 1:00 pm Building on Four Generations of Forward-Thinking Steel Expertise Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steel manufacturer with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products with applications in auto, mobile and construction industries.

Founded on the premise that the customer is at the heart of the process, Charter Steel provides every partner with direct access to a team of specialized experts who work collaboratively to provide strategic guidance for your business, make sure your steel is optimal for your production needs and troubleshoot complex situations. Additionally, ongoing reinvestment in capabilities, technologies, equipment and people helps Charter Steel keep pace with the needs of customers.

One of the best examples of Charter Steel’s continued commitment to helping customers solve unique business challenges is the ability and willingness to work alongside your team to develop tailored solutions and processes.

This method is possible through Charter Steel’s small batch capabilities, in-house processing and on-site metallurgy lab. Relying on the advanced technical know-how the team

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has built, Charter Steel engineers and refines distinctive steel chemistries and optimizes new processes that result in increased durability and dependable performance.

This dedication stems from roots as a family-run business under the Charter Manufacturing legacy. This four-generation network of metals manufacturing businesses abides by a prioritization of Charter’s Success Formula—which focuses on culture, engagement, performance and results—ensuring that Charter Steel is a place where people want to show up, do their best work and know that they’ll be supported every step of the way.

Wire Expo attendees can gain further insight into the exceptional collaboration and support that bring the manufacturing process to life by attending the Charter Steel mill tour on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. From melt to roll and processing, participants will see firsthand how Charter Steel recycles scrap into high-quality carbon and alloy wire and bar products. This behindthe-scenes look will demonstrate how Charter partners with customers to deliver high-performance steel and introduce the team that makes it possible.

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Annual Meeting to host awards and keynote speaker ANNUAL MEETING >>> Thursday, May 7 | 9:30 am - 10:20 am Morning session to honor industry stars, feature insights on AI and digital transformation The Association will honor the winners of four WAI awards as well as host a keynote presentation by a highly respected AI expert.

The meeting element itself is brief as it is procedural. It will include the presentations of the Mordica Memorial Award to Kiran Manchiraju, vice president of research for Southwire Company; the Donnellan Memorial Award to Jim York, the 2022 WAI president; the President’s Award to Marco Gerardo, area sales manager of Italy’s MFL Group; and the Champion Award to John W. Mellowes, CEO of Charter Manufacturing, in conjunction with his opening keynote remarks the prior day. Individual descriptions are on the following pages.

The Mordica Memorial Award recognizes a person who has furthered technology in the industry, the Donnellan Memorial Award recognizes a person for their volunteer

Insteel Industries’ H.O. Woltz III, winner of the WAI’s 2024 Champion Award, also served as a keynote speaker.

WAI President Daniel Blais welcomed attendees to the Wire Expo 2024, and outlined what awaited them. contributions to the Association, the President’s Award is chosen by the standing WAI president and the Champion Award is chosen by the WAI’s board of directors.

The Keynote Address will be presented by Dr. John Sviokla, a recognized authority on AI and digital transformation. He believes that AI is not an IT project but an organizational capability, comparing its rollout to the quality movement: companies must train broadly, find operational leverage, then pursue transformation. “Hybrid organizations populated by human and digital workers will win,” he has written. He cautions that AI amplifies performance in both directions, boosting strong performers while worsening weaker ones. Businesses whose core work involves words, images, numbers and sounds face the most fundamental disruption in the next few years.

KEYNOTE >>> Thursday, May 7 | Following awards The Next Productivity Curve: Where AI Creates Value in Industrial Settings Dr. John Sviokla, recognized authority on AI and digital transformation An Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he earned his doctorate and MBA, Dr. John Sviokla generated some of the earliest thought-leadership on the coming world of AI and digital competition. A co-founder of GAI Insights, he has since guided senior executives through the full lifecycle of technology-led change. At Wire Expo 2026, he will explain why every organization must move from human centric to a hybrid of human and AI intelligence and how to do it.

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Mordica Memorial Award/interview >>> Wednesday, May 6 | 11:20 am Manchiraju to receive Mordica Memorial Award Kiran Manchiraju, vice president of research for Southwire Company, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Mordica Memorial Award, which honors individuals whose research, development and technical innovation have strengthened the wire and cable industry’s knowledge base.

Manchiraju leads Southwire’s corporate research agenda while directing the company’s Spark innovation hub at Georgia Tech, where he focuses on collaborations with universities, national laboratories and startups to advance sustainability-focused technologies. Since joining Southwire in 1996, he has helped introduce transformative technologies that support both manufacturing performance and environmental goals, from new aluminum conductor alloys and modernization of industry standards to ultrasonic processes reducing the use of harmful chemicals. His leadership was central to the development and implementation of ultrasonic degassing and processing systems that earned an R&D 100 Award in 2017, making Southwire’s cast house the first of its kind to bring this technology into full-scale production.

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Manchiraju is listed as an inventor on three patents related to cable measurement, plastic-zone extrusion and ultrasonic processing, and has authored or co-authored eight technical papers and book chapters. He also supported research at the Spark innovation center at Georgia Tech in areas such as functionalized materials, AI-enabled manufacturing and advanced conductor systems, engaging researchers, postdoctoral fellows and students. “Kiran combines deep technical expertise with a clear vision for how innovation can drive a more sustainable future for our industry,” said a Southwire colleague. He holds degrees in physics and materials science, a master’s in materials science and metallurgical engineering from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Georgia State University. His work has also earned a Light Metals Subject Award from TMS. He will present his Mordica Lecture on Wednesday at the WAI Theater and receive his award on Thursday.

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Donnellan Memorial Award > > > Thursday, May 7 | 9:30 am York to be honored with Donnellan Memorial Award James (Jim) York, senior vice president of sourcing and logistics for Insteel Industries, Inc., is the winner of the 2026 Donnellan Memorial Award that is given to an individual for their contributions to the Association and its global wire and cable community, reflecting a record of sustained leadership and service.

A WAI member since 2012, York joined the Board of Directors in 2017 and the Executive Committee in 2018. He served as 2nd vice president in 2020, 1st vice president in 2021 and president in 2022, and helped lead the organization’s return to in-person events that year with the successful production of Wire Expo in Dallas.

York has been an active contributor across multiple committees, serving as co-chairman of the Conference Programming Committee and as a member of both the Interwire Industry 4.0 Task Force and the Finance Committee. He has consistently demonstrated a high level of engagement with WAI, sharing his deep technical knowledge as well as his time and energy to enrich the technical

content of programs, workshops, and publications. “Jim has been a steady, insightful presence in every leadership role he has taken on with WAI, always focused on what will best serve the membership and the industry,” said WAI Executive Director Steve Fetteroll.

In addition to his service to WAI, York is a supporter of the American Wire Producers Association. He joined Insteel in 2018 and currently serves as senior vice president, sourcing and logistics. Prior to Insteel, he held a series of senior leadership roles at Leggett & Platt from 2002 to 2018, including group president of Rod & Wire Products, unit president of Wire Products and president of Specialty Products, and earlier served in a range of leadership positions at Bekaert from 1983 to 2002. He holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Missouri.

He will be recognized at the awards presentations on Thursday.

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Champion Award > > > Wednesday, May 6 | 9:30 am John W. Mellowes named a ‘Champion’ The 2026 WAI Champion Award will be presented to John W. Mellowes, CEO of Charter Manufacturing, in recognition of his leadership and his company’s sustained support of the Wire Association International and its educational mission. The Award honors an executive whose actions have measurably strengthened WAI’s programs and the wire and cable community.

Under Mellowes’ leadership, Charter Manufacturing has flourished as a manufacturing-driven organization built on the strength of its team. WAI has benefited from that culture through the volunteer service of Charter professionals, including technical service managers Tim Fingeroos and Eric Wagner. Fingeroos served six years on WAI’s Board of Directors (BoD) and served as president of the Midwest Chapter for eight years, while Wagner has been a key member of WAI’s Education Committee since 2020.

That committee has helped build the Association’s new digital education platform and produce the Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course. Of note, Wagner succeeded

longtime committee member Bill Jarae, recipient of the 2021 WAI President’s Award. In 2026, Amber Bonacci, director of technical services, joined WAI’s BoD, further extending Charter’s engagement.

“John has clearly been committed to giving back to the industry through his support of WAI’s professional development activities and its Interwire and Wire Expo supplier marketplaces, as well as Wire Journal International,” said WAI Executive Director Steve Fetteroll.

Mellowes has served as CEO of Mequon, Wisconsinbased Charter Manufacturing since 2013. A fourth-generation family owner, he follows his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Alfred Mellowes, who founded the company in 1936. He holds a B.S. degree from Princeton University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

He will receive his award at the time of his keynote presentation.

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President’s Award > > > Thursday, May 7 | 9:30 am Marco Gerardo is the recipient of the 2026 President’s Award The President’s Award was established to demonstrate appreciation for extraordinary contributions to The Wire Association International (WAI) through volunteer service to the Association and thereby the industry. The award winner was selected by WAI President David Fisher and affirmed by the Executive Committee.

Gerardo is a WAI life member who served six years on the Board of Directors and remains active as a current and longstanding member of the Exhibition Planning Committee (since 2011), where he also served as chairman.

“Without Marco’s leadership, influence, and hard work, the Association would not have successfully served the industry over the nearly two decades that he has been involved,” Fisher said. “I know that operating on an international level, as Marco has over his career, is a quality that is hard-earned. He is a genuine industry influencer, and he has made the Association better with that perspective and background.”

Gerardo’s career began in 1984, when he was hired as a mechanical designer at O.M. Lesmo Machinery and

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promoted to sales area manager in 1988. In 1992, he moved to the U.S. and joined SAMP USA as a business area manager. There, he was promoted to sales & marketing manager in 2000 and to vice president of sales & service in 2010. In 2019, Gerardo joined the MFL Group, a global engineering and manufacturing organization that designs and builds wire drawing, stranding-screening-armoring, and extrusion machinery.

Gerardo studied at the Engineering & Mechanical Institute, a foundation that informed his early work as a mechanical designer and his long career advancing wire and cable machinery technology worldwide. Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, he was successful wherever he went, cited for his excellent communication and interpersonal skills and his ability to lead global teams.

The award will be presented at the annual meeting at Wire Expo.

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Life/25-Year WAI Members Two groups of WAI members have achieved special status within the Association. A total of three people have been designated as new Life Members, qualifying because their age plus number of continuous years of WAI membership equals 90. Another seven 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 Mark Marselli The Wire Association International, Inc.

Troy Shaffer Southern Industrial Equipment

Daniel Stern MMI Wire & Steel Inc

Eric Bieberich Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc

James Hoffman Classic Die Services

Thomas Bongard Bongard Machines GmbH & Co KG

Steven Valletta Kanthal Corporation

25-Year Members Abdullah Al-Qahtani Al-Qahtani Nails & Galvanized Wire Factory Robert Bender Worth Steel & Machinery Inc

Giovanni Cecchini GCM Global Tech  Visit us at Wire Expo — Booth 229 

SZ Cabling Line: • High speed cabling • Multiple plate and drive design • Pay-off from stems/baskets or reels • Complete lines available with pay-off system, SZ oscillator, taping, binding, and multiple take-up options • May be installed in tandem with jacketing extrusion line • Typically 3 to 50 conductors in multiple layers and passes • Typically 18 to 6 AWG (0.75 to 16 mm²) • Hybrid cables of power, instrumentation, and optical elements

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Fundamentals of Wire & Cable Manufacturing >>> Tuesday, May 5, 2026 This iconic one-day, pre-conference course—held at the Hyatt Regency—provides attendees a solid grounding in the essentials of wire and cable manufacturing. There are four general topics in the morning, and following lunch, 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 will be a manufacturing problem-solving session, followed by a social hour. For presenter bios, go to the mobile app, click on “education” then “speakers.”

GENERAL

8:45 am – noon | Hyatt Regency CD Mechanics of wiredrawing Matt Reinoehl, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS 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 parameter and its practical application. Drawing limits, friction and lubrication, work-piece heating, and temperature effects are also discussed.

Drawing dies Joao Norona, Paramount Die Company 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.

Lubrication in the wire drawing process Svet Pavlovsky, H.L. Blachford Ltd. The wiredrawing process generates significant heat that affects the lubricants’ physical and chemical properties which in turn affects the lubricants’ ability to provide separation of the wire to the die. The amount of generated heat is influenced by complex interactions between metal composition, surface preparation, production equipment, and other factors. This presentation reviews basic lubrication principles, and typical lubricant compositions used in ferrous and nonferrous applications.

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Wire breaks and surface damage Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting, Inc. This session presents a classification of 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 | Hyatt Regency Atrium

FERROUS

1:00 pm –4:15 pm | Hyatt Executive Ballroom ABC Fundamentals of ferrous metallurgy Dr. Bhaskar Yalamanchili, consultant This session is designed to provide a general understanding of ferrous metallurgical concepts, including phase equilibrium, transformation, strengthening mechanisms, heat treatment, and an overview of steelmaking, and their relevance to wire technology.

Cleaning and coating of rod and wire Zach McAfee & Chris Porada, Chemetall North America This session 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.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Electrical testing Tara Parker, Southwire Co. This session 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.

Ferrous testing and properties C. Richard Gordon, Richard Gordon Consulting, LLC This session discusses tensile, coiling, wrap, reverse bend, torsion, fatigue, and hardness testing procedures.

It illustrates interpretation of test results in terms of sample properties.

Ferrous heat treatment C. Richard Gordon, Richard Gordon Consulting, LLC This session 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 | Hyatt Regency CD Stranding and cabling Kevin Dancy, Roteq Machinery, Inc. This session explores the cabling and stranding processes for nonferrous materials, highlighting key terminology and relevant specifications. Participants will gain insights into cable assembly and conductor stranding techniques, along with the rationale behind various methods. Applications covered include the industrial and energy sectors, electronics and data communications, automotive manufacturing, consumer products, and appliances.

Extrusion Erik A. Macs, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.

This session 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 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.

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General overview of the entire printing and marking process as it relates to wire & cable identification. Topics to include basic printing concepts, regulatory requirements, selection and location of printing equipment, printing and marking methods in addition to troubleshooting.

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4:15 pm – 4:45 pm | Hyatt Regency CD Wire and cable manufacturing problem-solving Lyman Ryan & Phillip Wyatt, Prysmian This combined-session course is a demonstration of problem-solving techniques used to solve real challenges faced in the wire and cable industry. Actual scenarios are used to challenge attendees to think beyond the obvious symptoms and find the root cause. Lean Six Sigma problem-solving strategies are utilized as the course walks through each problem until the cause is identified. The audience is encouraged to participate in this interactive course.

NETWORKING & MORE | 4:45 pm – 9:00 pm Social Hour ... a networking bonus!

4:45 pm – 5:45 pm at Hyatt Regency VUE The program now includes a social hour immediately following the Manufacturing Problem Solving session. This is a great opportunity to visit with your instructors and fellow students while enjoying a beverage.

Young Professionals Outing 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at 3 rd Street Market Hall Join fellow early-career professionals for a relaxed evening of networking featuring a private open bar and Topgolf swing suites. Attendees will receive a food voucher redeemable at any of the hall’s 18 vendors. No additional sign-up is required for eligible participants.

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Conference Sessions WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 9:30 am

Opening Remarks WAI President David Fisher, president, James Monroe Wire & Cable, Inc.

be explored. Through continuous improvements at COPPERWORKS, FRHC copper rod now achieves 101% IACS conductivity utilizing 100% post-consumer copper scrap, matching electrolytic rod performance while substantially reducing emissions.

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Keynote address & 2026 Champion Award Charter Steel: Built on Partnership - Navigating the Complexities of Today’s Steel Market John W. Mellowes, CEO & owner, Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. This address by President John Mellowes—who follows in that role previously held by his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Alfred Mellowes, who founded the company in 1936—shares how its partnership-driven culture forms the foundation for navigating a rapidly evolving steel market.

10:00 am

Leading Safety Through Structure Aaron Wright, regional director of HSE, Prysmian Visual Management Boards have their origins in the Toyota Production System. When tailored for the environment that they serve, they can be a powerful tool that creates a sense of accountability, that guides the “Thinking Way” of everyone with a role in safety, and minimizes the likelihood of dropping the ball.

10:20 am

From Resin to Application: Victrex’s Role in Advancing PEEK Wire Insulation for High Voltage Markets Phil Hagerty, partner development manager for North America, Victrex Victrex has invested in advanced pressure extrusion capabilities to meet customer demands. This presentation highlights our facility and innovations in PEEK-based solutions designed to overcome critical challenges in high-voltage electric traction motors, including PDIV and chemical resistance. By aligning material performance with processing techniques, Victrex enables reliable insulation for the automotive and aerospace markets.

11:00 am

A New Cable Reel Winding Machine Design for HighCapacity Continuous Production Omer Yilmaz, director, Domeks This presentation introduces a high-capacity cable reel winding machine with notable design innovations aimed at efficient, non-stop production. The system winds up to 40 reels per hour at a reel length of 1,500 ft, and supports wooden and plastic reels with flange diameters from 14” to 40”. A redesigned stretching station keeps the winding process separate from stretching. An adjustable length of the cable’s leading end remains accessible for testing and measurement.

Advancements in FRHC Copper Rod Performance Roger Chase, process engineer, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS Fire Refined High Conductivity (FRHC) copper rod production has improved over the last decade and is finding its place in demanding applications. Empirical production data on billions of pounds on chemistry, conductivity, annealability, and drawability will

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Wednesday: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Hyatt Executive Ballroom ABC

Advanced Extrusion Workshop Held at the Hyatt Regency, this workshop offers an exclusive, handson opportunity for professionals to deepen their understanding of Richard Chamberlain David Skinner wire extrusion processes. This four-hour, in-depth session builds Consultant VP of Operations on the concepts introduced in WAI’s Workshop is more than just a Hawkins Consulting, LLC Joe Tools, Inc. learning session - it is a chance to connect with industry peers, interact with experts in the field, and see extrusion processes in action. Whether you’re looking to solve specific challenges or stay ahead of industry trends, this workshop is your opportunity to gain practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

11:20 am

Mordica Award Recipient Interview The Past, Present and Future of Wire and Cable. Innovation at an Inflection Point?

Kiran Manchiraju, vice president research, Southwire This session will be an interview with Kiran Manchiraju, vice president research, at Southwire Company who is the 2026 recipient of the Mordica Memorial Award.

The Mordica Memorial Award, given as a tribute to The Wire Association International’s founding president John Mordica, is presented to honor an individual who has made contributions to the wire industry’s base through research, development, innovation, or other technical pursuits.

11:40 am

Global Cable Outlook: Tariffs, Transmission, and Tech Aisling Hubert, Lead, Wire & Cable Services, CRU Copper and aluminum cable demand has been volatile in recent years as trade disruptions, construction-sector weakness and a constrained fiscal environment have shaken traditional applications. Despite this, the continued strong investment into the energy transition, growing interest in grid resilience and emerging applications such as data centers are providing significant demand growth.

1:20 pm

Practical lessons learned from installing new wire draw machines Tim Schaab, Sr. Project Engineer Operations, Charter Steel This session examines lessons learned from installing new wire drawing machines at Charter Steel. Attendees

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will learn about implementation challenges, successful project strategies, and practical approaches to improving efficiency and performance in wire manufacturing operations.

1:40 pm

Conducting the Future: Where Technology and Leadership Power the Wire & Cable Industry Cooper Runzel, COO, and Jason Harrison, director of quality and continuous improvement, Lake Cable LLC This presentation explores the critical intersection where technology and leadership come together to shape the next era of the wire and cable industry. As a new generation of workers enters the field with strong digital fluency but less hands-on experience, technology must serve as a bridge. Advanced systems, data, and automation are no longer optional tools; they are now essential. The future will be powered by leaders willing to guide change, invest with intention, and ensure innovation strengthens both our people and our standards.

2:00 pm

Application of Finite Element Analysis on Wire Dies Design Matthew Beyers, Wire Dies Product Specialist, HYPERION Materials & Solutions This presentation highlights how Hyperion Materials and Technologies leverages advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to deliver more reliable, longer lasting, and cost efficient die solutions. By creating precise digital models that replicate real production conditions, Hyperion evaluates design concepts early, reducing trial and error and accelerating time to market.

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Production Solutions Wednesday: 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 7 8:00 am

Registration 9:30 am

2:20 pm

Factors Affecting Wire Production from Precoats to Lubricants Bradley Andrews, North American market manager for mechanical wire, Condat Corp.

There are many issues in the production of wire and many factors affecting high-quality wire production even after cleaning. These include selecting and maintaining the non-reactive precoats and lubricants, followed by identifying key drawbench parts/systems that have an immediate impact on the lubricant performance. Many of these parts require minor fixes that minimize downtime. Everything working together improves wire quality and production efficiency.

2:40 pm

Engineering the Perfect Draw: Choosing the Right Wire Die Materials & Profiles Eric Bieberich, president, Fort Wayne Wire Die 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.

3:00 pm

Wire Breaks Dr. Horace Pops, president, Horace Pops Consulting How do you identify possible causes of wire breaks? The industry guru on wire breaks, Horace Pops, will share his career long experiences. Is it the process or the material? Learn to distinguish between both issues that can result in wire breaks.

Bring your toughest questions and be prepared to learn.

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2026 Annual Meeting, Keynote, and Awards Ceremony Keynote Address The Next Productivity Curve: Where AI Creates Value in Industrial Settings.

John Sviokla, co-founder, GAI Insights The focus will be on how AI is helping drive industrial sales, service and science, creating more revenue per employee and faster learning.

10:20 am

Leveraging AI to Take Cable Design into the Modern Era Albert Groothedde, CEO & founder, InnoVites B.V. Customer enquiries in the cable industry arrive unstructured, while cable designs are configuration-driven and rule-heavy. This session shows how AI can shorten the path from enquiry to validated cable design by structuring enquiry data, reusing design knowledge, and supporting engineers with context-aware assistance.

10:40 am

Systems of Action: Turning Process Data Into Plant-Floor Decision-Making Peter Brand, co-founder & president, Oden Technologies Wire & Cable manufacturers aren’t missing data, they’re missing real-time execution. It’s now possible to turn massive amounts of unorganized data into an AI-driven copilot supporting operator decision-making, so organizations can sustain improvements and institutionalize knowledge amid labor and variability headwinds.

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Niehoff — Supporting Customers Beyond the Sale Andy Zinner, VP operations & service, Niehoff Endex Discover how Niehoff empowers customers long after equipment installation. This session explores the company’s comprehensive approach to post-sale support, ensuring operations remain efficient, reliable, and future-ready.

Andy will discuss how machine data monitoring forms the foundation for AI-driven performance analysis, enabling proactive decision-making and reduced downtime. Attendees will also learn about Niehoff’s commitment to continuous workforce development through its Training Academy—helping plant personnel stay current with evolving technologies. The session will conclude with an overview of streamlined parts management made possible through Niehoff’s dedicated online web shop.

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11:20 am

Giving Shop Floor Their Identity: Adaptive Manufacturing & Factory Brain Rajiv Sivaraman, VP strategic partnerships, Siemens For decades, the shopfloor was treated as a collection of machines and control loops – a place of execution, not intelligence. Adaptive manufacturing & factory brain changes that. It transforms the shopfloor from a passive endpoint into an active, intelligent system with its own operational identity. The shop floor becomes almost selfaware: it knows its state, its constraints, its goals. It can monitor what’s happening, simulate what could happen, and recommend what should happen ... in real time.

11:40 am

Alesea Smart Reels: Digitizing Cable Logistics for Customer-Centric Operations Maura Nespoli, VP of business solutions, Prysmian, and Giacomo Serri, CEO, Alesea Prysmian’s Alesea smart reel platform is redefining cable logistics through IoT innovation. By embedding connected sensors into steel cable reels, Alesea enables real-time tracking of location, usage, and remaining cable length—enhancing inventory visibility, reducing reel loss, and improving return cycles. This session will showcase how Prysmian scaled Alesea across North America, integrated it into operations, and delivered measurable value to customers. Learn how digital transformation can be applied to traditional manufacturing assets to drive efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in the wire and cable industry.

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Three-Roll Mills in Continuous Casting and Rolling Applications Routinely Produce Non-Round Rods That Pass ASTM Diameter Standards Chad Walker, product manager, LaserLinc Three-roll mills used in continuous casting and rolling often produce tri-lobed rod geometries that go undetected by standard measurement systems such as laser micrometers, calipers, and vision systems. As a result, out-of-round rods may appear within ASTM diameter tolerances. Using full-contour measurement methods, such as laser-line triangulation, manufacturers can directly assess rod circularity.

12:20 pm

Unifying Manufacturing, Inventory, and Finance in Wire & Cable Operations Brendan Murphy, CEO, Custom Systems Wire and cable manufacturers face increasing complexity across production planning, inventory management, trace-

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ability, and financial reporting. This session provides a high-level overview of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and how modern ERP platforms unify manufacturing operations, inventory, and finance in a single system.

Attendees will gain insight into how cloud-based ERP supports real-time visibility, improved margin control, and scalable operations for growing manufacturing.

12:40 pm

Build an Autonomous Supply Chain with AI Agents Dag Calafell, director of technology innovation, MCA Connect Stop talking about AI theory and start deploying it.

Discover how autonomous agents are revolutionizing supply chains—slashing lead times, boosting quality, and driving down costs.

We will bridge the gap between vision and execution, exploring exactly how leading companies build the data foundations to make this possible. Walk away with a concrete playbook for using AI to master supplier coordination, warehouse optimization, and returns processing.

1:00 pm

The True Cost of Hidden Flaws Proactive Quality Management in Wire and Cable Production Volker Hiller, test systems business manager, FOERSTER Instruments Inc When traditional testing falls short, manufacturers need reliable strategies to make hidden flaws visible. This session explores proactive quality management in wire and cable production. Attendees will learn how early detection is shifting quality assurance from inspection to prevention. Through real-life examples, we examine where things go wrong, how non-destructive testing supports the process, and key takeaways before small flaws become costly failures.

1:20 pm

Next Level Industrial Asset Experience: Turning Ownership into Partnership Andrés Cartagena Ruiz, head of MFL X, MFL Group This presentation showcases how machinery manufacturers and end users can transform disconnected workflows into collaborative, data driven partnerships. Through digital integration, asset sharing, and AI powered services, Andrés Cartagena Ruiz reveals how modern industrial ecosystems boost performance, enable proactive support, and unlock new value across the entire machine lifecycle.

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CCR ETP (Electrolytic Tough Pitch) COPPER ROD LINES • Production rate: from 5 tph to 50 tph • Expected yearly output: from 25,000 t to 310,000 t, depending on the size of the line (small, medium or large).

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Alphabetical Exhibitors List Exhibitor .....................................Hall

Cable Components Group ............ 423

Domeks Makine AS ..................... 611

ACM ............................................. 513

Carris Reels Inc ............................ 204

Drawing Technology Inc ............. 546

Cemanco LLC .............................. 111

Dynamex Corp ............................. 213

Chase Wire & Cable Materials .... 538

Ebner Furnaces Inc....................... 421

Clinton Instrument Co.................. 217

Electronic Drives & Controls Inc 126

Amaral Automation Associates ... 511

Condat Corporation ...................... 310

Esteves Group USA ..................... 104

August Strecker GmbH & Co KG ................................... 105

Conneaut Industries Inc ............... 109

Eurobend GmbH .......................... 605

Continuus-Properzi SpA .............. 320

FENN LLC ................................... 618

AWT Machinery Inc .................... 627

Corrupal ........................................ 619

Fil-Tec Inc .................................... 318

Axjo America Inc ......................... 604

Dall Commercial LLC ................. 518

Filtertech Inc................................. 311

Bartell Machinery Systems .......... 425

Delta Tecnic/ Delta Mexico Masterbatch Sa De Cv ............. 218

Flymca, Fluidos Y Mecanicas Cantabria SL .............................. 412

Die Quip Corp .............................. 208

FMS USA Inc ............................... 612

DijitalPort Istanbul Dan Loj Amb San ve Tic Ltd Sti ............ 108

Foerster Instruments Inc............... 517

ADVARIS GmbH ........................ 632 AESA Cortaillod .......................... 511 Align Production Systems............ 613

Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC ....................... 210 Blachford Corporation ................. 103 Boxy Srl ........................................ 513

Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc............. 408

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Roteq Machinery Inc..................... 229 Rotosure LLC................................ 629 SAMP USA Inc............................. 308 Sark Wire Corp............................. 624 Schlatter North America............... 117 SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS... 341 Setic SAS - Pourtier...................... 509 SIKORA........................................ 439 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH......................................... 521

FUHR GmbH & Co KG............... 322

Mario Frigerio............................... 339

George Evans Corp....................... 216

Mathiasen Machinery Inc............. 438

Glenro Incorporated...................... 219

Metavan NV.................................. 513

Spazzolplastica North America LLC.............................. 607

GMM Cable Machinery................ 609

The MGS Group............................ 603

Super Seal Corporation................. 106

Graham Engineering Company LLC............................ 125

Mikrotek Machines Ltd................. 116

Taubensee Steel & Wire Co......... 203

Morgan-Koch Corp....................... 312

Technical Development Corp (TDC).......................................... 211

Guill Tool...................................... 620

Sonoco........................................... 429

HONTA Inc................................... 133

Niehoff Endex North America Inc................................ 413

Howar Equipment Inc................... 513

Nucor Wire Products..................... 231

Thermcraft Inc............................... 522

IDEAL Welding Systems LP....... 316

NYCOA......................................... 523

InnoVites BV................................. 129

Oden Technologies Inc................. 639

Thermoplastics Engineering Corp (TEC)................................. 528

Ito Machine Co Ltd....................... 531

OHM Systems Inc......................... 617

Jiangsu Singcheer Intelligent Co Ltd......................................... 131

P & R Specialty Inc....................... 232

JAM Industrial Services Inc......... 223 Joe Snee Associates Inc................ 222 Joe-Tools....................................... 309 King Steel Corp............................. 113

Paramount Die Co......................... 512 Parkway Kew................................ 209 Precision Die Technologies.......... 132 Premier Wire Die.......................... 539 Properzi International Inc.............. 320

Teknikor......................................... 303

Traxit North America LLC........... 520 Unitek Crossheads Inc.................. 513 VisioCablePro® by Exaktera........ 441 WAFIOS Machinery Corp............ 202 Windak Inc.................................... 519 Wire Association Int’l/ Wire Journal Int’l .....326, 330, 340

Proton Products Inc....................... 403

Wire & Cable Technology International............................... 516

Q8Oils............................................ 228

Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp... 409

QED Wire Lines Inc..................... 616

Wire Journal International..................

Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.......... 524

Wire Lab Co.................................. 324

Reel Options by Vandor Corp...... 225

Wire Machine Systems Inc........... 212

Reel Power Industrial.................... 443

Witels Albert USA Ltd................. 602

LLFlex........................................... 230

REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc............................... 525

WMC............................................. 628

Lloyd & Bouvier Inc..................... 328

Refractron Technologies Corp...... 529

M. Holland Company.................... 410

RichardsApex Inc.......................... 508

Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA.... 638

RMG.............................................. 220

Magnetic Technologies Ltd.......... 630

Rosendahl Nextrom....................... 503

Kinrei of America......................... 533 KN Manufacturing Solutions........ 631 Krueger Steel................................. 510 Lämneå Bruk AB.......................... 233 Laserlinc Inc.................................. 608 Leggett & Platt.............................. 417 Leibinger Inc................................. 114

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Numerical Exhibitors List Hall .....................................Exhibitor

125 ..................... Graham Engineering Company LLC

211 .......Technical Development Corp (TDC)

103 .................. Blachford Corporation

126 ...................... Electronic Drives & Controls Inc

212 ...........Wire Machine Systems Inc

104 ...................... Esteves Group USA

129 .................................InnoVites BV

105 August Strecker GmbH & Co KG

131 .. Jiangsu Singcheer Intelligent Co

106 ................. Super Seal Corporation

132 .......... Precision Die Technologies

108 ......... DijitalPort Istanbul Dan Loj Amb San ve Tic Ltd Sti

133 ...................................HONTA Inc

218 .........Delta Tecnic/ Delta Mexico Masterbatch Sa De Cv

202 ............WAFIOS Machinery Corp

219 ...................... Glenro Incorporated

203 ......... Taubensee Steel & Wire Co

220 .............................................. RMG

204 ............................. Carris Reels Inc

222 ................ Joe Snee Associates Inc

208 ...............................Die Quip Corp

223 ........ JAM Industrial Services Inc.

209 ................................ Parkway Kew

224 ....................................Worth Steel

210 ......................Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC

225 ...... Reel Options by Vandor Corp

102 ........... Zumbach Electronics Corp

109 ................ Conneaut Industries Inc 111 ............................... Cemanco LLC 113 .............................King Steel Corp 114 ................................ Leibinger Inc. 116 .................Mikrotek Machines Ltd 117 ............... Schlatter North America

213 .............................. Dynamex Corp 216 ....................... George Evans Corp 217 ...................Clinton Instrument Co

228 ............................................Q8Oils 229 .....................Roteq Machinery Inc 230 ........................................... LLFlex

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231 .....................Nucor Wire Products 232 ...................... P & R Specialty Inc 233 .......................... Lämneå Bruk AB 303 ........................................ Teknikor 308 .............................SAMP USA Inc 309 ....................................... Joe-Tools 310 .......................Condat Corporation 311 ..................................Filtertech Inc 312 .......................Morgan-Koch Corp 316 ....... IDEAL Welding Systems LP 318 ..................................... Fil-Tec Inc 320 ............... Continuus-Properzi SpA 320 ............. Properzi International Inc 322 ...............FUHR GmbH & Co KG 324 ..................................Wire Lab Co 326 ....Wire Association International/ Wire Journal International

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328......................Lloyd & Bouvier Inc

511............................ AESA Cortaillod

603.............................The MGS Group

330.....Wire Association International/ Wire Journal International

511..... Amaral Automation Associates

604...........................Axjo America Inc

512..........................Paramount Die Co

605............................ Eurobend GmbH

513............................................... ACM

607.....................Spazzolplastica North America LLC

339................................ Mario Frigerio 340.....Wire Association International/ Wire Journal International 341....SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS 403........................Proton Products Inc 408.............. Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc 409....Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp 410..................... M Holland Company 412....... Flymca, Fluidos Y Mecanicas Cantabria SL 413......................Niehoff Endex North America Inc 417............................... Leggett & Platt 421.........................Ebner Furnaces Inc 423..............Cable Components Group 425............Bartell Machinery Systems 429............................................ Sonoco 438.............. Mathiasen Machinery Inc

513................................................Boxy 513...................Howar Equipment Inc. 513..........................Unitek Crossheads 516............. Wire & Cable Technology International

608...................................Laserlinc Inc 609.................GMM Cable Machinery 611............................. Domeks Makine 612.................................FMS USA Inc

517................ Foerster Instruments Inc

613............. Align Production Systems

518................... Dall Commercial LLC

616...................... QED Wire Lines Inc

519..................................... Windak Inc

617..........................OHM Systems Inc

520............Traxit North America LLC

618.....................................FENN LLC

521..........SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH

619..........................................Corrupal

522...............................Thermcraft Inc. 523..........................................NYCOA 524...........Rainbow Rubber & Plastics 525.......................REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc

620....................................... Guill Tool 624.............................. Sark Wire Corp 627......................AWT Machinery Inc 628.............................................. WMC 629.................................Rotosure LLC 630........... Magnetic Technologies Ltd

439......................................... SIKORA

528.......... Thermoplastics Engineering Corp (TEC)

441.........VisioCablePro® by Exaktera

529.......Refractron Technologies Corp

632..........................ADVARIS GmbH

443.....................Reel Power Industrial

531........................Ito Machine Co Ltd

638.....Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA

447.....................Domeks Makine A.S.

533.......................... Kinrei of America

639.................. Oden Technologies Inc

503........................Rosendahl Nextrom

538......Chase Wire & Cable Materials

508...........................RichardsApex Inc

539........................... Premier Wire Die

509....................... Setic SAS - Pourtier

546............... Drawing Technology Inc

510..................................Krueger Steel

602.................. Witels Albert USA Ltd

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PREVIEW OF EXHIBITORS Wednesday – Thursday, May 6-7 | Exhibit Floor 9 am – 5 pm (3 pm, Thursday)

ACM MT Tel. 905-669-4010 www.acmmt.com sales@howarequipment.com Canada/Sweden Booth 513 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 to 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, Chris Hauer.

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ADVARIS GmbH Tel. 519-754-0998 www.advaris.com manfred.moser@advaris.de USA Booth 632 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 U.S. and India provide their customers with around the clock support worldwide.

AESA Cortaillod Tel. +41-32-8430395 www.aesa-cortaillod.com/ dmilz@aesa-cortaillod.com Switzerland Booth 511 Exhibiting: AESA offers measuring equipment, data management systems, ISO 17025 certification,

knowledge and expertise in the cable industry for boosting your production yield and reducing your raw material consumption. This year we will focus on the proficiency in linear resistance measurement.

Our ResTest perfectly masters the problems experienced in the measurement of large sections, especially with aluminum, flexible or insulated conductors. We will also of course present our latest development for the measurement of LAN category cables, coaxial and SPE cables.

Align Production Systems Tel. 800-888-0018 www.alignproductionsystems.com sales@alignprod.com USA Booth 613 Exhibiting: Align Production Systems is a material handling company that helps heavy-industry manufacturers move, position and transport large loads throughout their facilities. We design and build equipment for demanding applications, including solutions for moving heavy cable reels. Align is an AGV provider, creating automation systems to reduce manual handling, improve traffic flow, and keep materials moving at the pace of production. Whether you need a single transporter or a material flow strategy, our team focuses on practical, production-ready solutions that fit your facility and your process. From heavy cable reels to other oversized or high-capacity loads, Align combines engineered equipment with automation to improve safety, reduce bottlenecks, and increase uptime, so the right material arrives in the right place at the right time.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Amaral Automation Associates Tel. 401-405-0755 www.amaralautomation.com rick@amaralautomation.com USA Booth 511 Exhibiting: For over 20 years, Amaral Automation has been a leading supplier of primary and auxiliary equipment to the wire and cable, plastics, automation, converting, wastewater and recycling industries.

Personnel: Rick Amaral, Tim Moore.

August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG Tel. 49-6431-9610-0 www.streckerusa.com sales@strecker-limburg.de Germany Booth 105

Exhibiting: August Strecker GmbH is a dynamic family business with international operations and over 80 employees located in the Middle Hessian city of Limburg an der Lahn, Germany, with sales, service and parts representation in Branford, Connecticut. The firm, which was established in 1933, is the first choice for individualized complete welding technology solutions.

Strecker focuses on the development and manufacture of high-quality butt welding machines for the wire and cable industry and also offers a comprehensive range of related services.

We engage in continuous process optimization based on our many decades of experience. Strecker is a world market and technology leader in this segment, with sales channels in more than 60 countries. We will have welding experts as well as a demo welder at the booth.

AWT Machinery Inc. Tel. 815-315-4260 www.awtmach.com sales@awtmach.com USA Booth 627 Exhibiting: AWT Machinery has been in operation since 2015, with local sales, service, spare parts & technical assistance near Chicago, Illinois. We represent these world-

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Why should readers want to attend Wire Expo?

The Gem Team can’t wait to see our industry friends at Wire Expo, and we look forward to making new connections in Milwaukee as well. We believe nothing can replace the power and experience of connecting in person.

The show is the best opportunity we have to catch up with our peers and truly see and discover what’s going on in our industry. If you’re on the fence about going to Wire Expo, you should join us in Milwaukee and see the value of this show for yourself. Paul Gemelli, president, Gem Gravure.

class machinery builders: Clifford Machines & Technology (www. cliffeng.com), supplier of resistance welding equipment for the wire mesh products and grating products for sectors that include construction, high-security fencing, agriculture and reinforcement; Progress (www. progress-m.com), supplier of engineering mesh welders, rebar stirrup benders); and Ultimate Automation (www.ultimatwiremachines.com), specialists in 2D wire forming with optional automated butt welder, for wire frames and rings as well as resistance welding machines for industrial wire products such as ladder mesh and political signs.

Personnel: Scott Liebenberg, Clive White.

Axjo America Inc Tel. 828-322-6046 www.axjo.com USA Booth 604 Exhibiting: Axjo is a Swedish polymer company, founded in 1945.

At an early stage we identified the potential to use plastic for packaging purposes and today we are the leader in drums, spools and reels in smart plastics. Axjo has established long-

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term collaboration with a number of global companies that use our solutions in their production, solutions that not only improve cost efficiency but also a secure transition to a new era and new technology.

Bartell Machinery Systems Tel. 315-336-7600 www.bartellmachinery.com sales@bartellmachinery.com USA Booth 425 Exhibiting: Since 1940, Bartell has been a fixture in the wire and cable industry, delivering innovative and robust solutions based on an expertise of shaping, winding and twisting wire and cable. From payoff and take-ups to bunchers and stranders, Bartell’s solutions deliver the performance and dependability needed to ensure your success.

Personnel: Tim Murphy.

Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC Tel. 844-883-4420 www.bechem.com order@bechem.com USA Booth 210 Exhibiting: Bechem Lubrication Technology presents the wire draw-

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WIRE EXPO 2026 ing 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 #yellowdrums different.

Personnel: Troy Carr, David Skaggs, Ed Campbell.

Blachford Corporation Tel. 815-464-2100 www.blachford.com myazum@blachfordcorp.com USA Booth 103

Exhibiting: Blachford Corporation is a manufacturer of lubricants and specialty chemicals for the ferrous and nonferrous wire industry. Blachford Corporation has been supplying custom-designed lubricants to global and North American industry leaders in welding wire, spring wire,

PC strand, tire bead and tire cord, and industrial wire since the 1950s.

Recently, Blachford has partnered with Metalube UK to offer world class quality lubricants for copper and aluminum wire and tubing. We look forward to meeting you at the booth to discuss your wire drawing needs.

Boxy Srl Tel. 905-669-4010 www.boxy.com sales@howarequipment.com Canada/Italy Booth 513

Exhibiting: Represented in North America by HOWAR Equipment, Boxy Srl makes steel reels and

reel-handling equipment. Its 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 equipment such as reel tilters, lifters pallets and coil lifters is available.

Personnel: Alberto Tononi, Chris Hauer.

Cable Components Group Tel. 860-599-5877 www.cablecomponents.com/ USA Booth 423 Exhibiting: A leading provider of components and compounds for the wire and cable and optical fiber indus-

First-Time Wire Expo Exhibitor Rotosure Booth 629 Founded in 1976 by Ronald Risi, Rotosure proudly celebrates 50 years serving the wire, cable and cordage industries. A family-owned company built on quality, service and trust, we’ve grown from our roots in South Africa to Hickory, North Carolina. Our team combines plastics manufacturing expertise with modern engineering to deliver durable, high-performance solutions.

Contact: Tony Trado, tel. 828-855-0039, tony@rotosure.com or sales@rotosure.com.

WJI: Why will you be exhibiting at Wire Expo for the first time in 2026?

We opened our first USA-based warehouse in Hickory, North Carolina, to better serve our customers in North America. Wire Expo is the perfect place to introduce our new location and begin developing relationships with new customers.

WJI: What type(s) of innovation will be presented?

With every new opportunity, we look for ways to help our customers improve efficiency, reduce waste and control costs. Our Flat Pack Reels/Spools are easier to handle, and

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the unassembled components require 80% less space to ship. We provide wire, cable, tubing packaging solutions for all industry types, including stock or custom-made spools or cable drums.

WJI: Why should attendees want to visit your booth?

We are a globally recognized supplier committed to innovation, consistency and lasting partnerships. We’re eager to see new faces and answer questions. Stop by our booth to pick up a catalog and find out why you can be sure with Rotosure.

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100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE YOUR PARTNER IN PRECISION BRAIDING SOLUTIONS

Wardwell Braiding Co., a global leader in braiding solutions, is exhibiting its latest offerings at EWPTE 2026 — Booth 823 Presenting two advanced 24-carrier harness braiders: Wardwell Style B10-24H-NC Cobra Style WC-24C-M1 Engineered from the powerful combination of Wardwell’s 100+ years of manufacturing excellence and Cobra’s high-speed, highcapacity technology.

Enhanced speed & precision Increased production capacity Built for high-demand environments See both machines live in action and connect with our experts to explore customizable, scalable solutions for your operation.

NEW: Wardwell now offers spare parts for New England Butt machines, along with full support following the acquisition of Cobra Braiding.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 tries, as well as yarn and nonwovens for high-temperature filtration, textiles and other uses. With 25 extrusion lines and four compounding lines, CCG’s growth can be attributed to its ability to produce crosswebs, tubes, insulation, jacketing and other materials that provide: superior dielectric properties; thermal stability, even in high-temperature applications; outstanding flame-retardant and low-smoke properties; lighter weight through the use of chemical foaming technology; and completely recyclable materials.

Carris Reels Inc. Tel. 802-770-3503 www.carris.com chase.jankowski@carris.net USA Booth 204

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.

Cemanco LLC Tel. 954-970-3099 www.cemanco.com sales@cemanco.com USA Booth 111

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

Chase Wire & Cable Materials Tel. 781-332-0700 www.chasecorp.com lhight@chasecorp.com USA Booth 538 Exhibiting: Chase Corporation offers the most comprehensive scope of cable component materials of any global supplier. Products include a wide range of multi-ply shielding tapes, heat seal and pressure sensitive coated films and laminates, foil-free edge tapes, screening tapes, marker identification tapes, water

First-Time Wire Expo Exhibitor ITO Machine Co., Ltd. Booth 531 Founded in 1941, ITO Machine Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of winding, rewinding, and unwinding machinery. Based in Ota, Tokyo, with our primary factory in Ibaraki, we have supported the global wire and fiber industries for over 80 years.

Contact: Takehiro Miyagawa, director, t.m@ito-machine.co.jp, www.ito-machine.co.jp/

WJI: Why will you be exhibiting at Wire Expo for the first time in 2026?

Building on our 80-year legacy in Japan, we are eager to bring our specialized winding solutions to the North American market. Wire Expo 2026 is an ideal platform to connect with partners who value the robust reliability and precision engineering that defines “Made in Japan” excellence.

WJI: What type(s) of innovation will be presented?

We are showcasing our flagship VENLY-TRAVERSE®, a specialized guiding device that directs wires or threads side-to-side during winding. Unlike standard fixed systems, it is heavy-duty, easy to use, and easy to maintain.

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Our innovation offers manufacturers extreme flexibility for a wide range of materials—including medical-grade and industrial wires—improving both quality and operational efficiency.

WJI: Why should attendees want to visit your booth?

Attendees can see firsthand how VENLY-TRAVERSE® achieves flawless consistency in wire guiding. To meet diverse customer needs, we offer a lineup of seven different sizes and a variety of functional options, allowing you to select the perfect configuration for your specific application. We deliver long-lasting machinery that solves site-specific challenges in winding speed, torque, and tension control.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 blocking tapes and yarns, and a full range of non-conductive and semi-conductive tapes for MV, HV and EHV cable designs.

fault locator, and the STCAL Spark tester calibration system.

Personnel: David Carroll, Brockett Carroll.

Condat Corporation Clinton Instrument Co. Tel. 800-883-7876 Tel. 860-669-7548 www.condatcorp.com www.clintoninstrument.com inquiries@condatcorp.com support@clintoninstrument.com USA Booth 310 USA Booth 217 Exhibiting: Condat has adapted, Exhibiting: The Clinton Instrument innovated and reinvented itself over Company—specialists in spark test the decades, leveraging its extentechnology for the wire and cable sive and steadfast expertise. The industry, and the inventor of the company supplies a comprehensive high frequency sine wave spark tesrange of borax-free products, from ter—will showcase its latest line of surface treatments to wire drawing spark testers: the B-Series. Clinton soaps. It has expanded its boraxwill exhibit examples of the new free range with a focus on operator B-Series spark testers, including health and environmental sustainModel TSTB, and a 10 kVDC “wireability, using select raw materials less” DC spark testing system for for its formulations to minimize the cable twinners, still under developuse of CMR components and hazment. This unit will be demonstrated ardous materials. It does so without on a model twinner. Also shown will compromising performance and probe the HF-15B-high frequency sine ductivity. 2Condat’s experts provide wave spark tester, the FL-20A cable AFT_EstevesGroup_Wire2026_Anunci_F_V3_01.pdf 19/3/26 16:01

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personalized advice for lubrication solutions that recognize the unique needs of each wire drawing plant.

Condat can conduct on-site assessments to reduce total wire drawing costs, minimize workshop dust, enhance productivity and maximize the effectiveness of precoatings and wire drawing soaps.

Conneaut Industries Inc. Tel. 401-392-1110 www.conneaut.com Russ@conneaut.com USA Booth 109 Exhibiting: Since 1930, Conneaut Industries has been a leading industry converter of specialty yarn products. Conneaut has an extensive customer base in NA 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

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Sonoco has proudly supported the Wire Association for many years, recognizing the organization’s value as a trusted source of industry knowledge and a key connection point within the market. The Association’s educational and technical resources have been instrumental in advancing Sonoco’s expertise. Through decades of participation at Wire Expo, Sonoco has strengthened relationships with customers and suppliers while showcasing a broad range of products—from wooden and steel reels to polyfiber solutions.

Working alongside skilled industry professionals continues to provide Sonoco with meaningful collaboration, exposure, and insights that drive ongoing innovation and reinforce its leadership in the wire and cable community. Gary T. Wise, sales director, Reels and Plugs Division, Sonoco Products Company.

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customer solutions. Materials typically used are: 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, medical.

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

Continuus-Properzi SpA Tel. +39-02-98-84-921 www.properzi.com Italy Booth 320

Exhibiting: Continuus-Properzi has been serving the cable industry for more than seven decades since the company’s founder invented and patented the first aluminium wire rod production line, based on the

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ingenious continuous casting and direct rolling method. The Properzi organization provides unparalleled technology for the production of aluminium and copper wire rod worldwide. Properzi technology produces the highest quality copper wire rod from both cathodes and 100% lowgrade copper scrap. Our Furnaces & Combustion Division supplies furnaces for both aluminium and copper lines as well as fumes treatment systems (if required). Properzi lines are a tangible example of product quality and repeatability.

Corrupal Tel. 450-698-0707/450-638-4222 www.corrupal.com info@corrupal.com Canada Booth 619 Exhibiting: Corrupal designs and manufactures heavy-duty, corrugated steel-edge and fiberboard packaging solutions for wire and cable reels, coils, and spools. The company’s corrugated reel flanges, cores and custom packaging systems offer recyclable, cost-effective shipping options for a variety of industrial applications. Corrupal products are engineered for durability, easy

assembly, and environmental sustainability.

Dall Commercial LLC Tel. 564-000-0105 dallcommercial.com USA Booth 518 Exhibiting: We manufacture high-performance wooden reels for cable transport, designed for strength, consistency and international standards. With automated production lines and manufacturing, we serve electrical, telecom and industrial cable projects across North America and beyond.

Delta Mexico Masterbatch Sa De Cv/Delta Tecnic Tel. 603-365-1832 (U.S. contact) Tel. +34-938-67-42-84 www.deltatecnic.com deltatec@deltatecnic.com Mexico/Spain Booth 218 Exhibiting: Delta Tecnic is a worldwide provider of color masterbatch to the wire and cable industry. Our supply includes PVC, PE, PP EVA, TPE, TPU, FEP, ETFE, PFA and colorants for engineered resins. Our company has a 40+ year legacy of development in Spain, and our state-

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Delta Tecnic Tel. +34-938-67-42-84 www.deltatecnic.com Spain Booth 218 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 Querétaro, Mexico, signifies our commitment to the North American industry to provide the color concentrates they need for automotive, telecom, high temperature, fiber optics, energy and industrial cable markets. With headquarters in Spain, Delta Tecnic has the capabilities to serve global wire and cable manufacturers.

Die Quip Corp Tel. 412-833-1662 www.diequip.com tmaxwelljr@diequip.com USA Booth 208 Exhibiting: Die Quip will feature several 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 Krenn full hydraulic cutters. We can also help you solve your die-making problems with innovative equipment, training and operating procedures to produce consistent high quality dies.

Personnel: Tom Maxwell, Scott Maxwell.

DijitalPort Istanbul Dan. Loj. Amb. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti Tel. +90-212-210-5969 Turkey Booth 108 Exhibiting: DijitalPort is a key manufacturer that can provide all cable and wire industry materials, including shielding tapes, heat and flame-retardant tapes, yarns, conductor and braiding wires and semi-finished coaxial cables.

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Personnel: Olcay Fidan, Sahar Ahour, Sevda Pamak.

Domeks Makine A.S. Tel. +90-282-747-60-93 www.domeksmakine.com/ mustafa@domeksmakine.com Turkey Booth 611

Exhibiting: Automated coiling/spooling lines, multi-purpose compounding lines.

Personnel: Omer Yilmaz.

Drawing Technology Inc. Tel. 815-978-3626 www.drawingtechnology.com chuck@drawingtechnology.com USA Booth 546 Exhibiting: Drawing Technology is dedicated to producing the highest quality machines for straighten-andcut, in-line wire drawing, mechanical descaling, butt welders, wire payoffs and recoiling machines made in the USA. We manufacture tooling and spare parts for all types of in-line drawers, straighten-and-cut and wire equipment. Our dedicated rebuilding department is capable of rebuilding any brand of in-line wire drawer. We often have remanufactured machines in inventory, ready for sale. Please stop by our booth to discuss your wire processing requirements.

Personnel: Kirk Prosser, Mark Hawkinson.

Dynamex Corp.

Tel. 310-497-7074 www.dynamexcorp.com sales@dynamexcorp.com USA Booth 213 Exhibiting: An industry workhorse: a hi-speed single-twist cabler with intuitive color touchscreen control.

Available up to 48 in., these work best with Dynamex’s multi-position, pneumatic dancer controlled driven payoffs. Stand-alone pintle-type power loading payoffs are available for bare and insulated wire. Dynamex will display a patented auto-splicing, hi-speed tape payoff for jacketing lines for longitudinal taping with

automatic unattended on-the-fly splicing. It has a PLC control, 3 VFDs and a line speed up to 1500 FPM. Models are available for flat/traversed tape pads or both, with tape widths 0.25 in. - 3.50 in. of all materials used in jacketing in-line taping.

Ebner Furnaces Inc. Tel. 330-335-1600 www.ebner.cc sales@ebnerfurnaces.com USA Booth 421 Exhibiting: Visit Ebner to learn about HICON/H2® technology, the choice of leading rod and wire processors for elimination or reduction of pickling requirements, a high degree of automation, low annealing costs, and outstanding equipment reliability. EBNER is a global technology leader with 400+ HICON/ H2 bell annealers processing >4 million metric ton/year to exacting quality standards at 100+ companies, worldwide. HICONvection with up to 100% H2 atmosphere provides up to 70% higher throughput; superior, consistent mechanical properties; an ultra-clean surface.

Personnel: Herbert Gabriel, B.J. Austin.

Electronic Drives & Controls, Inc. Tel. 973-428-0500 electronicdrives.com chuck.dillard@electronicdrives.com USA Booth 126 Exhibiting: Electronic Drives and Controls has decades of experience in the wire and cable industry. We’ve done complete controls for most applications including CV, jacketing, annealing and drawing. Our systems with our proven expertise will give you less scrap and higher throughput. Stop in and chat.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 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, Bill Ballinger Eurobend GmbH Tel. 49-911-9498980 stefan@eurobend.com Germany Booth 605 Exhibiting: Eurobend GmbH is a leading European manufacturer of fully automatic wire bending, straightening, and welding equipment. Our strong

R&D resources and flexibility drive innovative products that respond to the increasingly sophisticated demands of industry. We relish the challenge of complicated problems and the satisfaction of their solution.

Our team dynamics and collective commitment have made us pioneers in finding simple, efficient solutions tailored to users’ specific needs, with an emphasis on user-friendliness, simple programming, high-quality manufacturing, and easy maintenance. This forward-thinking mentality and proven aptitude for problem solving have expanded our global presence via a wide range of machine types. Our advantages include advanced engineering, strict international quality standards, modular designs, high-quality components, competitive pricing, effective after-sales support, and continuous quality control.

FENN LLC Tel. 860-751-2590 www.fenn-torin.com USA Booth 618 Exhibiting: Information on our drawing equipment and auxiliary equipment, forming machinery, Turks Heads, rolling mills and auxiliary equipment, spring making machinery, wire drawing equipment, swagers, pointers, payoffs and take-ups.

Personnel: TBD. Fil-Tec Inc. Tel. 800-258-5052 www.fil-tec.com customer_service@fil-tec.com USA Booth 318 Exhibiting: Fil-Tec, Inc. is leading the way in innovative fiber solutions for the wire and cable industry, offering a complete line of performance yarns for fiber optic, power, and hybrid cable constructions. Our

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Our legacy is built on resilience, innovation, and steel, and our future remains focused on meeting the evolving needs of our customers with the same dedication that has defined us for over 100 years.

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Why should readers want to attend Wire Expo?

Industry leaders head to Wire Expo 2026 to stay ahead of the curve, explore new technologies and gain practical insights into current developments in wire and cable manufacturing. The show provides SIKORA with a valuable platform to bridge the gap between emerging trends and practical applications through collaborative networking and discussion with our experts. Visit SIKORA at Booth 439 to explore the company’s full range of innovative measuring, control, and sorting technologies designed for quality control and cost optimization in cable manufacturing. The team will present new products and discuss topics such as new cable configurations, increasing demands on product quality, process stability, and efficient quality control in cable production. “Wire Expo is an excellent opportunity to talk to our customers about real production challenges and show them our solutions firsthand,” says Jhonathan Ruiz of SIKORA International Corp.

product line includes binder yarns, buffer tube yarns, ripcords, strength members, fillers, marker yarns, and specialty high-swell yarns for power cables. These low-dust, high-performance yarns can be rendered water blocking, non-wicking or water swellable and deliver a low-maintenance, environmentally cleaner solution for cable production and servicing. Our U.S.-based, family-owned, and operated company has been disrupting the industry for almost 50 years. We look forward to partnering with you to develop the best solution for your cable application.

Personnel: Christine Lovett, Jeremy White.

Filtertech Inc. Tel. 315-682-8815 www.filtertech.com/ lisac@filtertech.com USA Booth 311 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

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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.

Flymca, Fluidos Y Mecanicas Cantabria SL Tel. +34-942-559-855 www.flymca.com mlg@flymca.com Spain Booth 412 Exhibiting: Spanish custom design and manufacture of stranding machinery for the wire and cable industry. All manufacturing done on site with machining, fabrication and testing capabilities.

FMS USA Inc. Tel. 847-519-4400 www.fms-technology.com fmsusa@fms-technology.com USA Booth 612 Exhibiting: FMS will be ready to discuss the benefits and advantages of the company’s line of tension measurement and control solutions for wire and cable machinery. That

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range includes closed-loop brake control systems and wireless telemetry technology for stranding and bow-style equipment. The company’s solutions are designed to improve process efficiency, reduce downtime, and provide actionable data for wire and cable producers.

Representatives will be available to discuss force sensors, amplifiers, and data integration options for a range of production applications.

Personnel: Steve Leibold.

Foerster Instruments Inc. Tel. 412-788-8976 www.foerstergroup.com/en/ gornek.kristin@foerstergroup.com USA Booth 517 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.

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P&R Specialty is a customer driven team focused on providing the highest level of prompt and reliable customer service with the most flexible manufacturing capabilities in the spool and reel industry. With a complete product line of plastic spools, fiberboard spools and plywood reels, coupled with our in-house toolroom to develop custom solutions, P&R can be your one stop source for your entire spool and reel packaging needs.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc. Tel. 260-747-1681 www.fwwd.com sales@fwwd.com USA Booth 408 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, Tino Corral, Jacob McKie, Darin Nicol, Byron Philipson, Brad Scherer.

FUHR GmbH & Co. KG Tel. +49 5233 38360-0 www.fuhr-wire.com

sales@fuhr-wire.com Germany Booth 322

Exhibiting: FUHR develops highly specialized wire rolling mills for the widest range of industrial applications. As a supplier of complete turnkey solutions, we develop and construct tailor-made equipment and systems in close collaboration with our clients: systems that integrate seamlessly into existing processes on site. We are a medium-sized family-owned and managed company in the third generation, with more than 75 years of know-how in the construction of rolling lines and special machinery. During the course of the past decades, we have become a leading partner of many industry sectors, albeit consumer products, logistics, the construction and energy production industries and medical

technology as well as automotive and textile industries. The basis of our product range is formed by individual components from the area of wire forming. Our customers apply these components in their production lines for the modernizing of existing lines or for construction of complete new production facilities. Whether you are looking for a complete rolling mill or just a component, call on us, and we will find a solution.

Gem Gravure Company Inc Tel. 781-878-0456 www.gemgravure.com USA Booth 640 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

First-Time Wire Expo Exhibitor OHM Systems Booth 617 Since 1980, U.S.-based OHM World has been an international business supplier of realtime ERP solutions. In 2017 we entered the wire and cable industry. Our team understands your business, from order entry and costing to production and scheduling, and all supporting accounting functions. We provide copper volatility and margin protection, operational intelligence, strong inventory controls and robust warehouse tracking. We support multiple languages and currencies and reduce the need for bolt-on packages and extra costs.

Contact: Catherine Anbil, snaca@ohmworld.com www.ohmworld.com.

WJI: Why will you be exhibiting at Wire Expo for the first time in 2026?

OHM’s popularity in the wire/cable manufacturing industry is growing. We have a very strong niche for this industry and can handle complexities with non-standard sizes, split orders, costing controls and more. We want to meet more industry companies and discuss possibilities.

WJI: What type(s) of innovation will be presented?

Completely integrated, real-time ERP solutions that can be accessed through customer and rep portals to enhance the buying experience, coupled with OHM’s AI integra-

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tion and use of the latest database and operating system processes.

WJI: Why should attendees want to visit your booth?

Even if companies have a current ERP solution, it is helpful to see what other packages can offer and how cost effective they can be. Many times companies are pleasantly surprised by the robust solutions and sophistication of our current technology processes. Whether looking now or in the future for ERP solutions, OHM’s package is a great way to compare where your company is today and how to get it from where it is to where it needs to be.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 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.

George Evans Corporation Tel. 309-757-8300 www.george-evans.com sales@george-evans.com USA Booth 216 Exhibiting: For more than a century, George Evans Corporation (GEC) has navigated economic shifts, global conflict, industry transformation and advancing technology, yet steel reel manufacturing has remained at the heart of who we are.

From early partnerships supplying Western Electric to supporting the

industry’s evolution from copper to fiber optic cable, GEC has continuously adapted to meet changing customer demands. Our TOROIDAL® steel cable reels have been trusted across generations, serving critical applications and industries that require strength, reliability and performance. Our multi-generation company continues to specialize in TOROIDAL steel cable reels and contract metal fabrication, blending proven craftsmanship with modern manufacturing capabilities. We remain committed to delivering durable, high-quality products backed by experience, precision and a deep industry understanding. Our legacy is built on resilience, innovation and steel. Our future remains focused on meeting evolving customer needs with the same dedication that has defined us for over 100 years.

Personnel: Kim Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Alexandria Rogers, Andrea Crawford.

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Glenro Incorporated Tel. 973-279-5900 www.glenro.com info@glenro.com USA Booth 219 Exhibiting: Glenro designs and manufactures infrared heaters and systems, hot air industrial dryers and ovens flatbed laminating and material handling equipment and conformal dip coating machines. Glenro offers lab facilities for product development and testing. Since 1958, Glenro has approached industrial heating applications with engineering fundamentals that yield Proven Solutions™.

GMM Cable Machinery Tel. +90-352-321-28-22 Turkey Tel. 630-948-7210 USA www.gmm.com.tr Turkey/USA Booth 609 Exhibiting: GMM-USA, a subsidiary of GMM (Guven Muhendislik Makina) Cable Machinery, has pro-

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Why should readers want to attend Wire Expo?

The copper wire and cable industry is at an inflection point, and Wire Expo 2026 is where the conversations that matter will happen.

COPPERWORKS is proud to be an active member of the Wire Association International. WAI has long been a leading resource for professional education and networking in our industry, and we’re committed to advancing both. From evolving market demands to the infrastructure investments reshaping copper’s role in the modern grid, there’s a lot to talk about. Come find us at Booth #341. See you at Wire Expo 2026! Devon Rush, sales & marketing manager, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS.

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duced 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 troughs, capstans, accumulators, extruders, take-ups and payoffs. We also produce heavy duty submarine grade take-ups and payoffs up to 100 tons, and caterpillars up to six tons. GMM also produces state-of-the-art automation and controlling equipment with a deep focus on safety, ergonomics and reliability.

Graham Engineering Company LLC Tel. 717-505-4810 www.grahamengineering.com sales@grahamengineering.com USA Booth 125

Exhibiting: Graham Engineering is a leading global supplier of high-performance wire and cable extrusion systems engineered for precision and efficiency. We provide custom and turnkey extruders and extrusion sys-

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tems to serve diverse wire and cable markets such as energy, fiber optics, telecom, building, automotive and medical.

Guill Tool Tel. 401-828 7600 www.guill.com sales@guill.com USA Booth 620 Exhibiting: Guill Tool will display several standard tooling offerings as well as the newly introduced Unicam crosshead. Stop by to talk about how we can help provide solutions to your extrusion challenges.

HONTA Inc. Tel. 908-370-3117 www.hontainc.com dzhang@hontainc.com USA Booth 133 Exhibiting: Single and multiwire drawing machines, copper and aluminum rod breakdown machines, tinning/plating machines, double/ single twist bunching machines, rigid strander, tubular strander, planetary strander, concentric strander, drum twister, cold welders, butt welders, extrusion and packaging systems,

payoffs and takeups, drawing and annealing lubricants Personnel: Jun Li, Lichun Tan. Howar Equipment Inc. Tel. 905-669-4010 www.howarequipment.com chrishauer@howarequipment.com Canada Booth 513 Exhibiting: Howar Equipment will showcase wire and cable manufacturing accessories from European manufacturers it represents as well as from its U.S. reel manufacturing factory. Displayed products will include: steel reels, spools, carriers and reel handling equipment; mechanical wire descalers, rotating dies and scrap wire coilers; payoff and take-up equipment; extrusion crossheads, automatic color change systems and extrusion tooling; automatic cable cross-section measurement; reel pushers and reel walkers; and extrusion feeders/dosing & mixing systems. Howar, with more than 40 years of industry experience, is interested in discussing machinery and application inquiries to provide solutions to practical requirements.

Personnel: Chris Hauer.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 IDEAL Welding Systems, LP Tel. 815-874-4349 www.idealweld.com ideal@idealweld.com USA Booth 316 Exhibiting: Information about its wire mesh welders, wire butt welders and wire resistance welders.

Personnel: Christian Kloeckner, Mike Horn, Kevin Davis.

InnoVites B.V. Tel. +31-88-5000-150 www.innovites.com/ info@innovites.com Netherlands Booth 129 Exhibiting: InnoVites is built exclusively for the wire and cable industry. We focus on helping cable manufacturers and distributors modernize how they run, sell, design, and produce. As a strategic partner for digital transformation, we go beyond software—connecting sales, engineering, planning, and production so operations move faster and smarter.

Our solutions remove friction from silos and legacy systems, making quoting quicker, designs easier to reuse, and production visible in real time. Quality and traceability are embedded throughout. Purpose-built for cable realities, our suite spans ERP, MES, and design and data management. We tackle the industry’s toughest challenges: complex products, margin pressure, tight lead times, strict compliance, and the need to scale without chaos. Our vision: to lead globally in practical, results-driven digital transformation for wire and cable.

Personnel: Albert Groothedde.

Ito Machine Co., Ltd. Tel. 81-3-3761-3027 www.ito-machine.co.jp Japan Booth 531 See p. 42 Exhibiting: Ito Machine presents the VENLY-TRAVERSE®, a high-precision winder built with uncompromising “Made in Japan” quality. It features a specialized guiding device that directs wires or threads side to side during winding, ensuring perfect pitch control and flawless alignment.

Engineered to be heavy duty, this

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equipment provides exceptional durability for the most demanding production lines. Despite its robust performance, it is remarkably easy to use and easy to maintain, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. Based in Tokyo, Ito Machine has built a reputation as a specialist in precision traverse and winding equipment, serving wire, cable and related industries worldwide. Experience the next generation of winding precision and see how Ito Machine can optimize your operations.

Personnel: Takehiro Miyagawa.

JAM Industrial Services Inc. (JAM) Tel. 708-921-9506 jmicklin@comcast.net USA Booth 223 Exhibiting: JAM provides a wide range of services and expertise to the industry. That includes: wire equipment repair & maintenance: we repair drawers, payoffs, straighteners, and descalers, including both new and old on equipment, sizes from .020 in. to 1.250 in.; on-site & in-house repairs: service available at your location or our facility in Illinois; service for multi-brands: Lewis, RMG, Shuster, Patterson, WAFIOS, and more; wire straightening: handling sizes from .020 in. up to 1.250 in.; complete equipment rebuilds: we restore machines to peak performance; in-depth training: programs: for both new/seasoned employees; new and used parts: arbors, Hilliard-style clutches, bronze, steel, and plastic rollers, etc.; consulting services/expertise: we can solve your wire-related challenges, specializing in plain straighteners for shaped wire, and arbor straighteners for round wire; and used equipment: we have a large inventory of wire drawers and wire straighteners.

Jiangsu Singcheer Intelligent Co. Tel. +86-21-31271919 www.singcheer.com info@cablogic.com China Booth 131

Exhibiting: The Cost-efficient Extrusion/Package Solutions from China. Singcheer focuses on the extrusion and package technology and solutions for global wire and cable industry. The cost-efficient solutions by Singcheer will help our customers enhance their competitiveness and achieve a higher ROI. The new SiCAT system for Singcheer lines supports the integration with third-party MES/MOM, and realizes real-time data flow via the interconnection of human-material-machine-information systems, helping the enterprises to move toward Industry 4.0.

Joe Snee Associates, Inc. Tel. 774-991-0504 joe@jsnee.com USA Booth 222 Exhibiting: PWM’s manual cold welding machines. The largest manual machine, the M101 is for copper wire 1.00 mm to 3.60 mm and aluminum 1.00 mm to 5.00 mm. The robust, heavy-duty machine is clean, green and user-friendly, needing no external power source or set up. It is quick and easy to operate, and can be used on a workbench or supplied with a cart. The smaller BM30 and BM10 models provide strong, reliable welds on nonferrous wire 0.10 mm to 1.80 mm. Each can be used on a workbench or with a cart.

Also, PWM’s M10 for fine wire 0.10 mm to 0.50 mm and M25 model for wire 0.25 mm to 1.20 mm. PWM, celebrating 40 years of service to the wire and cable industry, also produces energy-efficient powered cold welders for wire and rod from 1.0 mm to 30 mm. PWM machines and dies are designed and made in-house and tested throughout manufacture to ensure total accuracy.

Personnel: Joe Snee, Ginny Ruckel.

Joe-Tools Tel. 877-832-7864 www.joe-tools.com sales@joe-tools.com USA Booth 309

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ENGINEERED FOR FINE WIRE. BUILT FOR PRECISION. Delays and breakdowns cost you money.

Joe Tools’ Fine Wire Crosshead is engineered for single-layer fine wire extrusion where precision matters most.

Its proven fixed-center design delivers reliable performance and repeatable alignment, while the optional micro-adjust kit provides ultra-fine control for exceptional concentricity, even on the smallest products.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 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 113 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.

Kinrei of America Tel. 973-677-9500 www.kinreiusa.com sdonnelly@kinreiusa.com USA Booth 533 Exhibiting: Kinrei of America (KOA) is a machinery supplier and solutions provider to the wire and cable industry, representing companies in the bunching, stranding, extrusion, plating, drawing and reel fields.

Personnel: Sean Donnelly, Dirghayu Joshi, Mitch Jacobsen

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KN Manufacturing Solutions Tel. 404-202-9655 www.knmsol.com USA Booth 631 Exhibiting: KN Manufacturing Solutions, the official distributor of Movacolor, will showcase a range of dosing feeder and blender products specifically designed for wire and cable extrusion applications. Our smallest continuous blender boasts a maximum extruder output of approximately 100+ kg/h. This compact solution is ideal for applications that require precise dosing accuracy and repeatability, efficient and rapid main material replacement and quick and accurate color changes during production to minimize bleed scrap.

Personnel: Kari Nieminen.

Krueger Steel Tel. 630-833-5650 www.kruegerco.com sales@kruegerco.com USA Booth 510 Exhibiting: Family owned company for 79 years as a producer of cold drawn bar and wire products in all carbon/alloy grades Personnel: Phil Rizzo, Jacob Gurgevich.

Lämneå Bruk AB Tel. +46-122-232-00 www.lamnea.com info@lamnea.se Sweden Booth 233

Exhibiting: Lämneå Bruk’s advanced wire drawing lines combine more than 200 years of industrial heritage with cutting-edge engineering.

Founded in 1727, the company has evolved from a traditional ironworks into a global supplier of wire production solutions. Now led by the ninth generation of the same family, Lämneå Bruk embodies continuity of ownership, expertise and longterm commitment in the machinery industry. The company delivers integrated wire drawing systems tailored to each customer’s needs,

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WIRE EXPO 2026 covering the process from payoff to take-up and rewinding. All major components are designed, engineered, built, assembled and tested at the company’s facilities, ensuring quality control and flexibility to adapt lines to specific materials, capacities and layouts. Customers benefit from short decision paths, close collaboration with engineers, and equipment built for long-term reliability. Serving industries such as automotive, energy, construction and manufacturing, Lämneå Bruk supports customers worldwide with high-performance machinery focused on maximizing uptime, efficiency and return on investment.

Personnel: Stefan Petersson, Jonathan Danborg Tammelin.

LaserLinc Inc. Tel. 937-318-2440 www.laserlinc.com info@laserlinc.com USA Booth 608

Exhibiting: LaserLinc is a leader in open, scalable measurement and control solutions. We specialize in customer-focused solutions with unsurpassed support. Precision, non-contact gauging systems for the wire, cable, and plastics industries measure diameter, ovality, wall thickness, eccentricity and surface flaws. Total Vu™ HMI for process visualization interfaces with existing production line measurement tools and sensors for maximizing flexibility and cost. Featuring the new FlawSense – the only true 360° surface flaw detection system with 3D flaw qualification playback!

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.

Leggett & Platt Tel. 417-358-8131 www.leggett.com marketingpmo@leggett.com USA Booth 417 Exhibiting: Leggett & Platt Wire Group is part of the Industrial Products business segment of

Leibinger Inc. Tel. 262-642-4030 www.leibinger-group.com jvisser@leibingerusa.com USA Booth 114 Exhibiting: Leibinger sets a new standard in marking systems for wire and cable. With our unique self-seal-

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA Tel. 252-563-7070 www.mademreels.com sales@mademreels.com USA Booth 638 Exhibiting: Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA, Inc. is part of the Madem Group of companies that is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of nailed wooden reels.

Personnel: Stephen J. Redhage, Leandro Mazzoccato.

ing print head and our ultra-reliable ink circuit, our wire and cable coding equipment is virtually maintenance free. Our new JET Rapid Wire offers the highest speed and throughput of any inkjet based marking system in the industry. A robust offering of specially developed black and pigmented inks make Leibinger an innovative and reliable marking and coding partner for the wire and cable industry.

LLFlex Tel. 800-634-3645 www.llflex.com info@llflex.com USA Booth 230 Exhibiting: LLFlex is a leader in the wire and cable supply industry, providing high quality steel, aluminum and copper armoring and shielding tapes from our Louisville, Kentucky facility. Our mono layer film formulations use the same uniform, high quality resins across 100% of the structure to give you consistent and reliable long term performance. Our high quality, domestic manufacturing, global reach and our longevity in the industry certainly distinguish us in the wire and cable marketplace.

Personnel: Allen Smith, Todd Holloway Lloyd & Bouvier Inc. Tel. 978-365-5700 www.lloydbouvier.com/ sales@lloydbouvier.com USA Booth 328

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Lloyd & Bouvier Inc.

Exhibiting: Lloyd & Bouvier is 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 and braiders as well as complete lines for extrusion, cabling, respooling, taping and specialty applications. Each new or rebuilt machine or system is designed to customer’s specific requirement.

M. Holland Company Tel. 847-272-7370 www.mholland.com neill.barger@mholland.com USA Booth 410 Exhibiting: M. Holland is a leading international distributor of thermoplastic resins, materials and services.

It provides 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.

Magnetic Technologies Ltd. Tel. 508-987-3303 www.magnetictech.com USA Booth 630 Exhibiting: Magnetic Technologies designs and manufactures precision magnetic brakes and constant tension payoff solutions for wire, cable, converting, and industrial automation applications. Our magnetic hysteresis and permanent-magnet brake systems deliver smooth, repeatable torque with no mechanical wear, ensuring reliable tension control and minimal maintenance. From standalone magnetic brakes to fully integrated constant tension payoffs, our solutions help manufacturers improve process stability, product quality, and line efficiency. With over 40 years of engineering experience, Magnetic Technologies also specializes in custom magnetic torque and motion control solutions tailored to demanding OEM and production environments.

Personnel: Alan Doucette, Nathan Deluca.

Mario Frigerio/MFL Group Tel. 908-797-3646 www.mflgroup.com/ marketing@mflgroup.com Italy Booth 339 Exhibiting: The MFL Group is a global company providing industrial machinery that contributes to the success and growth of wire, cable, and rope manufacturers. For 125 years, the MFL Group has been offering wire drawing, stranding-screening-armoring, extrusion and treatment lines. Today, it provides complete vertically integrated W W W. W I R E E X P O 2 6 . C O M

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turnkey solutions, including digital applications that unlock the full value of an industrial machine. The company has grown organically and through several acquisitions that have contributed to the steady expansion of its product offering.

MFL Group’s excellence is driven by approximately 500 employees who together serve customers in more than 100 countries around the world.

Personnel: Marco Dell’Oro, Tony De Rosa, Marco Gerardo.

Mathiasen Machinery Inc. Tel. 860-873-1423 www.mathiasen-machinery.com mmi@mathiasen-machinery.com USA Booth 438 Exhibiting: Mathiasen Machinery will display photos of a wide variety of new and secondhand wire and cable manufacturing machinery. It offers new machinery from WiCa GmbH in Austria, makers of twisting and extruding equipment, and Pratto S.A. in Greece, makers of mesh welding machinery. Secondhand machines are bought and sold internationally. Do you have any surplus machinery for sale? MMI has interest in locating individual machines, complete lines or entire plants. They also offer consignments, warehousing, rebuilding, appraisals and liquidation services. Serving the domestic and international ferrous and non-ferrous wire machinery markets for 40 years. Customers are asked to bring their surplus machinery list and photos for evaluation.

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Personnel: Mark Mathiasen, Mike Mathiasen.

Metavan NV Tel. 905-669-4010 www.metavan.com sales@howarequipment.com Belgium/Canada Booth 513 Exhibiting: Steel reels from 12 in. to 44 in. (305 mm to 1100 mm) of the highest quality and consistency.

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: Chris Hauer.

The MGS Group Tel. 315-337-3350 www.themgsgroup.com/ jpswinchatt@themgsgroup.com USA Booth 603 Exhibiting: The MGS Group delivers industry leading automation and technology solutions for product handling, packaging, and twisting systems. As an engineering driven organization, we leverage com-

prehensive design and engineering expertise to create customized machinery tailored to each customer’s specific application. Our equipment is built for long-term, reliable performance - rugged, precise, and engineered to operate consistently for decades. The MGS Group serves as the home and management organization for MGS Manufacturing (Rome, NY), Hall Industries (North Branford, CT), and Northampton Machinery (Northampton, UK).

We support customers across the wire, cable, fiber optic, hose, tube, and related industries with a product portfolio that includes Fully Automatic Take Up systems, wire and cable handling equipment, and rotational machinery such as double twist cablers and stranders. Our commitment to detail and engineering excellence ensures that every product reflects superior quality, durability, and purpose built performance for the demands of modern wire and cable manufacturing.

Personnel: Jeff Swinchatt, John Dudus.

Mikrotek Machines Ltd. Tel. +91-80-4268-8999 anithakamal@mikrotek.org India Booth 116 Exhibiting: Mikrotek is a leading manufacturer 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 strengths of Mikrotek. Mikrotek is the “One Stop Shop for Die Shops.”

Morgan-Koch Corp Tel. 508-793-1945 www.morgan-koch.com sales@morgan-koch.com USA Booth 312 Exhibiting: Since 1988, MorganKoch Corporation has provided technical support, service, and sales for the finest in E.U.-manufactured wire processing equipment. We proudly represent KOCH Machinery & Technologies, Morgan, Vaughn, W W W. W I R E E X P O 2 6 . C O M

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Thanks to our technologies, our customers produce wires and cables that are more efficient , smarter, and more resilient . Whether it’s transmitting the energy that powers our lives, the data that brings us closer together, or the information that drives the world for ward, we help our customers tackle today’s industrial and technological challenges and build the solutions of tomorrow. setic-pourtier.com

May 6-7, 2026 Milwaukee, WI, USA Booth 509

WIRE EXPO 2026 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: Bill Baker, David Trahan, Jovany Lopez.

FIB, Krollmann and DRT pickling lines. We also provide parts and factory trained service for each of these brands as well as Morgan and Vaughn machinery. Literature and expert consultation for all products and companies will be at our booth.

Personnel: Albert Kozlowski, Michelle Cosenza, Thomas Voss.

Niehoff Endex North America Inc. Tel. 856-467-4884 www.niehoff-usa.com sales@niehoffendex.com USA Booth 413

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 cables double-twist twinners and cablers with backtwist payoffs and more.

Personnel: Andy Zinner, Bernd Lohmueller, Rene Bourne, Michael Dalal, Kutlay Erkan.

Nucor Wire Products Tel. 800-221-0323 www.nucor.com USA Booth 231

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Exhibiting: The Nucor Wire Products Group produces a wide range of steel wire products, as well as reinforcing solutions for the concrete construction industry. Our wire products are made with high-quality steel and conform to ASTM standards. Our network of rebar fabricators, building supply distributors, ready mix producers, and producers of precast concrete products extends coast to coast, providing our customers access to the most comprehensive concrete reinforcing solutions in the industry. Nucor Bright Basic Wire is cold-drawn or rolled from wire rod (low and medium carbon) and used in both industrial and commercial applications, including construction, concrete reinforcement, automotive, and agricultural, among many other wire form products. Bright basic wire (Industrial and plating quality) twisted/spiral wire deformed wire pencil rod straight and cut wire, black annealed wire, wire forms: wire diameters: 0.063” to 0.625.”

NYCOA Tel. 603-627-5150 USA Booth 523 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

Oden Technologies Inc. Tel. 800-230-9063 hello@oden.io USA Booth 639

Exhibiting: Oden Technologies is an intelligent industrial automation and AI-powered analytics provider. Our AI-powered production recommendation system enables manufacturers to optimize their production and hit peak factory performance. Its clients include Lake Cable, which used Oden to categorize downtime incidents, identify root causes and build action plans. The data gave everyone—from operators to supervisors and upper management—a common, precise language to quickly align on a strategy.

OHM Systems Inc. Tel. 513-328-8036 www.ohmworld.com USA Booth 617 See p. 50 Exhibiting: ERP software for cable and wire manufacturing. Finance, production, scheduling, sales, factory stats. Specific industry design. Real time data, bar coding, commodity based cost, support standard and non standard cuts. Optimized schedules by color and size. Average actual cost. Skid palletizing. Strong perpetual inventory, moves, tracking and physical counts.

Personnel: Catherine Anbil, Michael Thomas Suresh.

OM Frigerio Srl Tel. 905-669-4010 www.omfrigerio.it

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WIRE EXPO 2026 sales@howarequipment.com Italy/Canada Booth 513 Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment, OM Frigerio supplies wiredrawing accessories designed to increase wire drawing production parameters 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.

P & R Specialty Inc. Tel. 937-773-0263 www.prspecialty.com cstiefel@prspecialty.com USA Booth 232

Exhibiting: The P&R Specialty team will be available to discuss your wire and cable packaging requirements and review their full suite of solutions to meet your needs. On display will be samples of our plastic and fiberboard spools for your review.

Our in-house tool room and flexible manufacturing capabilities allow P&R to manufacture 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: Greg Blankenship, Alissa Blankenship, Craig Stiefel.

Paramount Die Co. Tel. 410-272-4600 www.paradie.com sales@paradie.com USA Booth 512 Exhibiting: Paramount Die is the leading designer and manufacturer of wire drawing die inserts and tooling systems for the wire drawing industry. Our product portfolio includes

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tungsten carbide shaving dies, carbide rolls, tungsten carbide shape, tube and extrusion dies as well polycrystalline diamond dies.

Personnel: Rich Sarver, Dan Howard, Lee Wofford, Scott Gipson, Dan Amero, Jason Giebfried.

Parkway Kew Tel. 732-398-2100 www.parkwaykew.com jstroebele@parkwaykew.com USA Booth 209 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.

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Precision Die Technologies Tel. 260-482-5001 www.pdtinc.com bradf@pdtinc.com USA Booth 132

Exhibiting: PDT is a leading manufacturer of tooling products for the wire, cable, and tubing industries both domestically and internationally. For 30+ years, PDT has provided customer focused products and services on an individualized basis to achieve customer goals. PDT products include: Round and shaped diamond/carbide dies, sink and plug tubing dies, extrusion tips and dies, split dies, customer specific engineered products and many more. ISO 9001 certified, PDT offers customers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products - no questions asked. Visit our booth to find out how to get tooling delivered to you in 1 week or less.

Personnel: Brad Freiburger, Travis Jenkins, Sanela Hozanovic.

Premier Wire Die Tel. 260-496-9300 premierwiredie.com/ dave@premierwiredie.com USA Booth 539 Exhibiting: Precision made diamond and carbide dies for wire drawing and stranding. Are you having issues drawing wire? Discuss your issues with the industry experts who have

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hands on wire drawing experience.

Tired of long lead-times and late deliveries for your draw dies? Stop by and discuss die inventory programs to meet your needs. Vince, Dave, Chris, Nick, Josh and Sokhom will be here to help.

Personnel: Dave Rascati, Nick Munger, Chris Griffin.

Properzi International Inc. Tel. 443-212-4320 www.properzi.com info@properzi.us USA Booth 320 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.

Proton Products Inc. Tel. 949-981-1909 www.protonproducts.com USA Booth 403 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. Diameter 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, our solution.

Personnel: Grant Latimer, Greg Goss, Greg Scher.

Q8Oils Tel. 212-532-3480 infoamericas@q8oils.com USA Booth 228 Exhibiting: Q8Oils, one of the largest worldwide suppliers of lubricants to the wire, cable and tube sectors, 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. These include 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.

QED Wire Lines Inc. Tel. 450-458-1200 www.qedwire.com sales@qedwire.com Canada Booth 616 Exhibiting: QED Wire Lines Inc. is a custom furnace manufacturer and engineering company specializing in process equipment for the steel wire industry. Known as “The Process Line Specialists” and a trusted supW W W. W I R E E X P O 2 6 . C O M

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WIRE EXPO 2026 plier of wire industry equipment, we proudly serve customers in over 20 countries. Our leading edge furnaces are custom built for multi-strand annealing, stress relieving, patenting and tempering processes. With over 30 years of industry experience and innovation, our patented equipment is backed by QED’s renowned excellence in service. With commissioning and installation supervision as well as spare parts support, QED provides a complete package for processing wire.

Rainbow Rubber & Plastics Tel. 610-685-2800 www.rainbowbelts.com info@rainbowbelts.com USA Booth 524 Exhibiting: Rainbow Rubber & Plastics is a leading supplier of caterpuller and capstan belts for OEMs and wire and cable producers in North America. Our Truly Endless construction eliminates cover separation, wear and tracking issues.

With no seam or splice to fail, we have eliminated the cause of most failures. We also offer a full range of CV gaskets, wire wipes and liners.

Our technical staff is available for in-plant visits to help eliminate belting issues. Rainbow is also proud to be the exclusive distributor in North America for the Renova Moviroll product line in the wire and cable industry. Moviroll reel pushers and Movicart cart movers improve the productivity and increase the safety level as they allow the operator to effortlessly and safely maneuver both large and small reels and loads.

Moviroll and Movicart reduce risks for the operator according to Technical Standards ISO 11228 “Ergonomics Manual handling.”

Personnel: Mark MacKimm, Jonathan Rufe, Brenda Umphenour.

Reel Options by Vandor Corp.

Tel. 765-966-3699 www.reeloptions.com sales@reeloptions.com USA Booth 225 Exhibiting: Reel Options by Vandor Corporation is a leading manu-

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facturer 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, CNC plywood cutting, plastic extruded cores, precision core cutting and precision die cutting.

Personnel: Rick Brown, Adrienne Cowen, Chris Nichols.

Reel Power Industrial Tel. 405-672-0000 www.reelpowerind.com bills@reelpower.com USA Booth 443 Exhibiting: Reel Power Industrial is a manufacturer of innovative, lowest total life-cost, flexible material handling solutions that increase customer profitability, and lower risks.

With over 100 years of combined manufacturing experience between Reel-O-Matic and Tulsa Power Products, we are committed to reducing your overall business risk and improving your profitability by providing “World Class” equipment, engineering and processing solutions for flexible materials to distribution manufacturing environments.

REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc. Tel. 845-495-4141 www.reelex.com USA Booth 525

Exhibiting: A world leader in tangleand twist-free packaging innovation.

We will showcase the latest developments in REELEX packaging and equipment.

Refractron Technologies Corp.

Tel. 315-573-1134 www.refractron.com adamo@refractron.com USA Booth 529 Exhibiting: Choose Refractron for responsive service, reliable lead-times, 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 US manufacturing starts with in-house made powder. Our forming and finishing capabilities allow us to make nearly any precise shape your process requires, including multiwire capstans, rod rings, single wire stepcones, pulleys, eyelets and guides.

RichardsApex Inc. Tel. 215-487-1100 www.richardsapex.com raincorders@richardsapex.com USA Booth 508

Exhibiting: RichardsApex, a leading global manufacturer of wet lubricants for the ferrous, nonferrous and alloy wire and tube industries will be displaying its latest technology in Booth 508. From wiredrawing, tube drawing and hot-rolling applications, RichardsApex provides semi-synthetic, full synthetic and straight oil form compounds for wet drawing of nonferrous and ferrous wire as well as protective coatings, cleaners, corrosion inhibitors for all nonferrous and ferrous alloys for both wire and tube applications. Its core products can be made at all our manufacturing locations in the U.S., Europe, Mexico and Singapore. With our rich history, RichardsApex has an established global sales network to service customers throughout the world, including on-site support and technical sales assistance. The company has a subsidiary in Singapore (RichardsApex, International) and representatives in Canada, China, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela and Vietnam, with many other countries serviced by the subsidiary and representatives. Please stop by and see how partnering with W W W. W I R E E X P O 2 6 . C O M

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Personnel: Ed Cuff, Andrew Helffrich.

RMG Tel. 815-624-2500 www.rmgwire.com/ info@rmgwire.com USA Booth 220 Exhibiting: RMG, Inc., has earned a worldwide reputation for designing and building dependable equipment that uncoils, draws, straightens, and cuts coiled wire to precise lengths. For decades, manufacturers have relied on RMG machines to deliver the consistency and reliability essential to modern production. From automotive and aerospace to construction, industrial, and consumer products, our equipment is trusted where durability and performance matter most. Backed by generations of engineering expertise, the RMG team supports customers from design through installation, service, and replacement parts. The result is equipment built to last, supported by responsive service and practical experience gained over decades. When manufacturers need reliable, high performance wire processing solutions, they turn to RMG. Visit Booth #220 to learn how our equipment can support your next project.

Rosendahl Nextrom Tel. 828-464-2543 www.rosendahlnextrom.com anita.hennessee@ rosendahlnextrom.com USA/Austria Booth 503 Exhibiting: Rosendahl is a market and technology leader for production solutions for the global wire and cable industry. Here, cable manufacturers are serviced with manufacturing technologies for power cables, automotive cables, radio frequency cables, telecom cables and fiber optic cables, but also for blasting wires, shock tubes and steel ropes.

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

Laboratory lines can be visited and tested at their technology centers in Pischelsdorf, Austria. Nextrom is a global leader for manufacturing systems that produce telecommunication and special fibers. The Finnish supplier offers technologies for producing glass preforms, glass fibers and the final fiber optic cables. Optical fiber production is a segment where the limits are continually being pushed towards faster, better, stronger solutions. Nextrom’s Vantaa-based OVD and VAD preform R&D Center is constantly testing and improving its technology to keep and even boost those limits further. It is a high-tech business field, and the benefits can be experienced best by attending a live demonstration in Vantaa.

Personnel: Harri Turunen, Anita Hennessee, Paul Kemp, Christoph Schoenher.

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Roteq Machinery Inc. Tel. 905-660-8800 www.roteqmachinery.com inquiries@roteqmachinery.com Canada Booth 229 Exhibiting: Roteq conceives, designs and manufactures a wide range of rotating equipment: stranding technology for Cu and Al conductors, single-twist, double-twist, concentric, roll forming and SIW conductors; instrumentation cable double twist shielding; cabling, drum twisters, planetary, single and double twist, S/Z; stranding and cabling for optical fiber cables; advanced interlock armoring; and auxiliary equipment, payoffs, take-ups, taping, binders, yarn servers, capstans, caterpullers for your unique product challenges.

Personnel: Kevin Dancy, Gustavo Astorquiza, Mina Rizkalla.

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Exhibiting: Founded in 1976 by Ronald Risi, Rotosure is a family-owned company with nearly 50 years of expertise in engineering and manufacturing high-quality plastic reels and spools for the wire, cable, rope, and cordage industries. Known for innovation and practical problem-solving, we deliver consistent, reliable products designed to maximize value for our customers. Today, Rotosure is a globally recognized supplier trusted for performance and durability. Rotosure is more than a brand: it represents a steadfast commitment to quality, service, and trust.

We invite you to visit our booth and look forward to meeting you.

Personnel: Tony Trado, Richard Risi, Roland Risi.

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SAMP USA Inc. Tel. 301-223-8584 www.sampgroup.com r.tarantino@sampspa.com USA Booth 308 Exhibiting: SAMP/USA, Inc., is the U.S. office for the SAMP Group, which is 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 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 forward to meeting with current and prospective clients.

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Sark Wire Corp.

Tel. 518-453-4199 www.sark-wire.com marketing@sark-wire.com USA Booth 624 Exhibiting: Sark Wire Corp. is a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-quality uninsulated copper wire, producing everything from ultrafine AWG 44 to heavy-duty 1200 MCM sizes. With facilities in New York and Georgia, we offer bare, tinplated, and nickel-plated copper wire to meet a wide range of industry needs in the automotive, industrial, renewable energy, telecommunication, marine, and aerospace fields.

Beginning with high-grade copper cathode, we produce our own copper rod in-house, ensuring consistent quality from raw material to finished wire. With over 50 years of experi-

ence, we are proud to deliver excellence in every reel.

Personnel: Taylor Newman.

Schlatter North America Tel. 815-262-2939 www.schlattergroup.com mark.hall@schlattergroup.com Switzerland Booth 117 Exhibiting: At the Schlatter Group, we focus on pioneering technology, reliable quality and outstanding service performance every day to develop the most economically profitable modular system solutions. As a leading supplier in wire mesh welding machines, wire drawing lines, wire weaving machines and plant engineering, we offer our global clientele not only first-class machines, but above all else, future-oriented investments. With our comprehensive industry know-how and expert knowledge, we create high-quality plants and systems that generate sus-

tainable value through longevity and efficiency, reduce operating costs and ensure maximum profitability - the best solutions for long-term success.

Personnel: Mark Hall, Ronnie Meiers.

SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS USA Booth 341

Exhibiting: Established in 2011, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS™ is the only company in North America that uses patented state-of-the-art technology to refine reclaimed copper and create new, high-quality copper rod and wire products.

Since our inception, sustainability has been the driver to our circular business model. We also offer copper products manufactured from copper cathode. This level of product

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For cable production, SKET offers central stranders, planetary stranders, vertical laying up machines, high-speed tubular stranders and drum twisters. SKET specializes in machines producing optical cable, high voltage undersea cable and umbilicals. For the steel wire production, SKET offers tubular stranders, planetary closer and double twist bunchers.

choice is unmatched, and all products ship from our centrally located New Haven, Indiana, location.

COPPERWORKS is a joint venture between two international metals powerhouses, La Farga (Spain) and Steel Dynamics (US). Putting it simply, copper is what we do. It is where we focus all our energies, delivering a level of expertise and innovation that cannot be matched.

This is where Copper Works.

Setic S.A.S. - Pourtier Tel. +33-4772-32555 www.setic-pourtier.com France Booth 509

Exhibiting: SETIC is a leader in special, data communication & LAN cables machinery for automation, AI, robotics and data analytics sectors and a major actor in the automotive wire equipment’s. 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. C2S Customer Services department is the ideal partner to maintain machines productivity and enhance products quality. BOW TECHNOLOGY makes high graded carbon bows for ALL sizes and ALL brands of double twist equipment.

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Exhibiting: Whether data cables, automotive and building wires, insulating and sheathings lines, or high voltage cables, SIKORA offers measuring, control, inspection, analysis and devices for all cables and their production lines. You’ll see our CENTERVIEW PRO and LASER devices for the measurement of diameter, eccentricity, ovality and wall thickness at the show as well as our LMSMART, SPARK tester, and ECOCONTROLS. Visit our booth to see what our wire and cable sales engineers can do for you.

Personnel: Jhonathan Ruiz, Greg Viland, Sean Burr.

SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH Tel. +49-391-40558-0 www.sketvmb.de/ info@sketvmb.de Germany Booth 521

Exhibiting: SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH produces stranding machines for the international cable and steel wire market. SKET offers assembly and commissioning, redesigning and modernization as well as after-salesservice. The company does development, design, manufacturing and delivery of machines and equipment

Sonoco Tel. 800-633-3962 Sonoco.com/reels wcr.sales@sonoco.com USA Booth 429 Exhibiting: You’ll not find a team offering more reel and spool sizes, materials and capacities than you’ll get at the Sonoco Reels and Spools booth. See nailed wood, steel, plastic, plywood, polyfiber or a combination. Get the engineered strength and smoothness you need for your packaging, shipping and process applications. Precision spools for 56 AWG to steel reels w/flanges to 288” diameter; Reel Tough(R) plastic reels, lightweight Econo-Reel spools.

Polyfiber composite reels w/built-in pallet for easier and safer handling.

Discover EcoReel(R) recycling, offering nationwide pickup of viable wood and polyfiber reels to be refurbished. Please stop by and meet our team.

Spazzolplastica North America LLC Tel. 234-542-2251 www.spazzolplastica.it sales@spazzolplastica.com USA Booth 607 Exhibiting: We design and manufacture products for winding welding wires and cables: wire basket spool, recycled plastic spools and reusable plastic drums.

Personnel: Tonon Christian, Conte Elena.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Super Seal Corporation Tel. 203-378-5015 www.supersealcorp.com jhalsey@supersealcorp.com USA Booth 106 Exhibiting: Super Seal carries the highest quality heat shrink end seals and tubing for the wire and cable industry.

Personnel: Jackson Halsey.

Taubensee Steel & Wire Co. Tel. 847-459-5100 www.taubensee.com marketing@taubensee.com USA Booth 203 Exhibiting: Taubensee Steel & Wire is a leader in the steel wire and cold drawn bar industry, built on family values and exceeding expectations for 80 years. Our best-in-class quality, service, reliability, and trust puts us ahead of the pack as your go-to manufacturer for all low and high carbon steel wire, straightened and

cut steel wire, and cold drawn steel bar needs. Taubensee has invested in new machinery as well as implemented enhancements to our current operations that together have solidified our growth in the wire sector.

Technical Development Corp (TDC) Tel. 704-875-1198 www.technicaldevelopment.com keith.earhart@ technicaldevelopment.com USA Booth 211 Exhibiting: TDC manufactures custom machinery with expertise in precision winding and UV curing equipment for optical fiber, wire and cable, amorphous metal foil and more. TDC produces payoffs, capstans, take-ups, dancers, accumulators, respoolers and cable powder applicators. We refurbish our own machinery as well as competitors’.

We also produce coloring machines, proof testers, ribbon lines and yarn servers for the optical fiber industry,

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plus loose buffer tube equipment such as bridge-style payoffs and automatic dual reel take-ups. TDC now offers full turnkey extrusion lines, all tailored to meet your requirements. We have expanded manufacturing capabilities to support these lines and other automation products, with 150,000 sq ft of production space—up to 570 ft long and 32 ft clear overhead—for assembling multiple lines and peripheral equipment simultaneously. Our 8,000 sq ft of office and conference space supports coordination. The TDC Team will meet with your purchasing and engineering groups to supply a custom design that best fits your space, processes, and timeline.

Personnel: Keith Earhart, Paul Godwin.

Teknikor Tel. 508-689-5360 teknikor.com/ vincent.nocera@teknikor.com USA Booth 303

Exhibiting: Teknikor is a trusted partner and industry leader in turnkey installation, relocation, and automation integration for wire and cable manufacturers. From production line installations to full plant relocations, manufacturers rely on Teknikor to execute complex capital projects safely, efficiently, on time and on budget, with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Personnel: Phil Pelletier, Peter Paindiris, Craig DiSano, Vin Nocera, Ken Potvin, Tim Tanner.

Thermcraft Inc. Tel. 336-784-4800 thermcraftinc.com/ info@thermcraftinc.com USA Booth 522 Exhibiting: We are an international leading manufacturer of high quality thermal processing equipment.

We manufacture low and high temperature laboratory furnaces, production furnaces, vacuum formed ceramic fiber heaters, cast heaters.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 heater coils, air heaters, ovens, kilns and diffusion heaters, all custom designed to meet your thermal requirements.

Personnel: Mike Weaver, Jimmy Lassiter.

Thermoplastics Engineering Corp.

(TEC) Tel. 800-241-4311 www.thermoplasticseng.com/ timd@thermoplasticseng.com USA Booth 528 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, 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.

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ing experience, Thermoplastics Engineering Corporation can help find the right solution for your business.

Traxit North America LLC Tel. 662-592-5300 www.traxitna.com y.evans@traxitna.com USA Booth 520 Exhibiting: Traxit North America, LLC is a part of Germany’s Traxit International GmbH. It 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. In 2020 Klüber Lubrication acquired Traxit Group.

Personnel: Gui Brum, Ryan Marion, Michael Krueger, Kyle Wood.

Unitek Crossheads Inc. Tel. 905-669-4010 www.howarequipment.com sales@howarequipment.com Austria/Canada Booth 513

Exhibiting: Represented by HOWAR Equipment, Unitek Crossheads’s latest products include a new THHN co-extrusion crosshead for a max 30 mm die ID, along with its high precision/high concentricity fixed-center single and multi-layer crossheads for thermoplastic and fluoropolymer thermoplastic materials. The high precision designs can achieve the highest concentricities and hold them for extended service life. PVC heads are documented to last up to 50,000 hours. 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.

VisioCablePro® by Exaktera Tel. +49-3681-455190 www.visiocablepro.com info@iimAG.de Germany Booth 441

RTM X42 Wire Tension Monitoring Automatic strand tension control Constant tension on all strands and minimized machine downtime are strived for a high quality level and an efficient production. Furthermore an automated and repeatable process is required to constantly improve all relevant stranding parameters. With the RTM X42 telemetry system, FMS offers an ideal solution to reach excellence in both, quality and efficiency.

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Exhibiting: VisioCablePro®, a brand of iiM GmbH and part of Exaktera, develops advanced optical measurement and quality assurance systems for wire, cable, harness, and tubing manufacturers. For more than 25 years, iiM has supplied high-performance machine vision solutions worldwide. VisioCablePro® focuses on precise geometrical cable measurement per international standards such as EN 60811—helping manufacturers make cables right. Its portfolio includes the optical systems VCPLab, VCPX5, and AlphaOne; the image analysis software VELOX; and the CAQ system ProCable 3.

VELOX uses high-resolution imaging and advanced algorithms to measure insulation thickness, concentricity, eccentricity, and complex geometries with exceptional accuracy.

Results flow directly into reports or production feedback loops to optimize processes and ensure consistent quality. With intuitive operation and a modern, touch-optimized interface, VisioCablePro® delivers reliable, future‑proof solutions and invites customers to request a free feasibility study for their specific measurement needs.

Personnel: Martin Hruška, Brad Robillard.

WAFIOS Machinery Corp Tel. 203-481-5555 www.wafios.us briand@wafios.us USA Booth 202 Exhibiting: WAFIOS, established in 1893, is the world’s largest sup-

plier of precision machinery for wire, tube and formed parts. The WAFIOS range of machine types include spring coiling and forming, spring end-grinding, e-mobility, wire bending and forming, tube bending and forming, wire straightening, cutting and end-working, 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: Thomas Madelung, Brian Davi.

Windak Inc. Tel. 828-322-2292 www.windakgroup.com infoamericas@windakgroup.com USA Booth 519

Exhibiting: Windak provides innovative packaging technologies for the cable industry, offering highspeed rewind lines, fully automatic spooling and coiling systems for building, power, fiber, and solar cables, as well as palletizers and advanced solutions for packaging cables into boxes or bags. The company manages every stage of the process—from sales and design to production, installation, and maintenance—backed by more than three

decades of experience. With over 420 installations across 40 countries and more than 45 new projects each year, Windak partners with cable manufacturers worldwide to improve efficiency and streamline production.

Headquartered in North Carolina, Windak also operates offices in Estonia, Sweden, Australia, and Austria. Driven by a mission to advance automation and deliver reliable, cost-efficient cable packaging systems, Windak continues to help manufacturers increase flexibility, minimize waste, enhance quality, and optimize factory operations.

Personnel: Daniel Shelander, Todd Hudson, Madis Tomson.

Wire & Cable Technology International (WCTI) Tel. 330-864-2122 wiretech.com/ mcnulty@wiretech.com USA Booth 516 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 WCTI 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 International Cable & Connectivity Symposium, 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: Alex Lippincott, Mike McNulty.

Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.

Tel. 860-583-4646 www.wireandplastic.com/ info@wireandplastic.com USA Booth 409

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Exhibiting: Wire & Plastic Machinery Corporation (WPMC) is the largest re-seller of high quality secondhand 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 USA locations or reconditioned by an in-house engineering team. In addition, 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.

Wire Association International Wire Journal International Tel. 203-458-4044 www.wirenet.org USA Booths 326/330/340 Exhibiting: The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing,

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and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs. It publishes the Wire Journal International (WJI), HardWIRED, the annual WJI Reference Guide, and technical products available through the WAI Store. It will have information on Interwire 2027. Of note, the WAI Education Center recently released a new online video course, Ferrous Testing & Properties, adding another key building block to the growing digital version of the Association’s Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing program. Production is already underway for the next module in the series, Ferrous Heat Treatment, which will expand the curriculum even further.

Personnel: Steve Fetteroll, Sheila Kuever, Jan Swindells, John Markowski, Shannon Timme, Anna Bzowski, Chuck Syzmasek, Vanessa Lewis, Mark Del Franco, Mark Marselli.

Wire Lab Co. Tel. 216-362-0800 www.wirelab.com e-mail@wirelab.com USA Booth 324 Exhibiting: Wire Lab Company (WILCO) develops and markets state-of-the-art mechanical descaling systems for use in the steel wire

Wire Machine Systems Inc. Tel. 260-483-9269 www.wire-machine.com jay.griffith@wire-machine.com USA Booth 212 Exhibiting: Wire Machine Systems, is a leading supplier of equipment and supplies to the wire, cable, bar and tube industry. We will highlight state-of-the-art surface treatment, wire and bar drawing, peeling and shaving technology, coiling for bare and insulated cable, shot blasting, wire straighteners and guides, steel reels and reel handling equipment, buncher bows, wire cutters and welders, as well as a wide array of spare parts for European and Asian machines.

Personnel: Jay Griffith, Bo Knueppel, Shawn Dundon.

Witels Albert USA Ltd. Tel. 203-871-2065 www.witels-albert-usa.com info@witels-albert-usa.com USA Booth 602 Exhibiting: Under the motto “Better smart than hard,”Witels Albert USA presents 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. The intelligent processing of wires, tubes, ropes, cables, flat wires and strips is the focal point of the trade fair presentation.

WMC Tel. 832-702-0161 www.wmc-us.com USA Booth 628 Exhibiting: Founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 2003, WMC, a manufacturer of steel wire products, is now W W W. W I R E E X P O 2 6 . C O M

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WIRE EXPO 2026 headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. Our company has grown and added facilities in Illinois, California, Texas, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. These eight mills are strategically located across the United States to serve customers.

Worth Steel Tel. 708-388-6300 www.worthsteel.com rbender@worthsteel.com USA Booth 224 Exhibiting: Worth Steel, based in Alsip, Illinois, is a long-established manufacturer of steel wire and cold drawn bar. The company produces and warehouses wire ranging from 0.031 to 1.00 inch in diameter, supplied in coil form from 1 lb to 4,000 lbs or in straight lengths from 1 inch to 20 feet. Worth Steel stocks brite basic, galvanized, and annealed wire and manufactures cold drawn bar in

grades such as 1018, 1215, 12L14, and others. The company also provides toll processing services in both coil and cut lengths. For more than 40 years, Worth Steel has built its reputation on quality products, dependable service, and strong relationships, making it a preferred supplier throughout the Midwest.

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Tel. 914-241-7080 www.zumbach.com sales@zumbach.com USA Booth 102 Exhibiting: Zumbach will showcase its extensive portfolio of dimensional measurement and inspection solutions for the wire and cable, fiber optic, steel, and plastics industries.

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Product Directory Accessories Cemanco LC................................111 FMS USA Inc.............................. 612 Gem Gravure Company...............640 HOWAR Equipment....................513 Mikrotek Machines Ltd...............116 Accumulators GMM USA Cable Machinery........... 609 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc......................... 328 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc... 525 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH...521 Technical Development Corp (TDC)................................... 211 The MGS Group................................ 603 Thermoplastics Engineering Corp (TEC).................................... 528 Windak Inc......................................... 519 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Air Wipes GMM-USA Cable Machinery.....609 Aluminum/Al Alloy/Aluminum Wire & Manufacturing Equipment Mario Frigerio................................... 339 Annealing Equipment August Strecker GmbH & Co KG............................................ 105 Continuous-Properzi SpA................. 320 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 QED Wire Lines Inc.......................... 616 Thermcraft Inc................................... 522 Associations WCISA.............................................. 516 Wire Association Int’l.......326, 330, 340 Automation Equipment AESA Cortaillod............................... 511 Align Production Systems................. 613 Amaral Automation Associates........ 511 IDEAL Welding Systems LP............ 316 Lämneå Bruk AB............................... 233 Magnetic Technologies Ltd............... 630 Mario Frigerio/MFL Group.............. 339 Teknikor............................................. 303 WAFIOS Machinery Corp................ 202 Windak Inc......................................... 519 Zumbach Electronics Corp................ 102

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Belting for Machinery Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.............. 524 Braiding and Weaving Conneaut Industries........................... 109 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc......................... 328 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 Thermoplastics Engineering Corp.... 528 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Bunchers: Machinery/Bows Bartell Machinery Systems............... 425 Dynamex Corp.................................. 213 HONTA Inc....................................... 133 Kinrei of America.............................. 533 Mathiasen Machinery Inc.................. 438 Mario Frigerio................................... 339 The MGS Group................................ 603 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 Roteq Machinery Inc......................... 229 SAMP USA Inc................................. 308 Setic SAS - Pourtier........................... 509 Wire Machine Systems Inc............... 212 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Cable Accessories August Strecker GmbH & Co KG........................................ 105 Axjo America Inc.............................. 604 Dall Commercial LLC....................... 518 FMS USA Inc.................................... 612 Magnetic Technologies Ltd............... 630 Paramount Die Co............................. 512 Rotosure LLC.................................... 629 SIKORA ........................................... 439 Spazzolplastica North America LLC................................. 607 Super Seal Corporation..................... 106 VisioCablePro® by Exaktera............. 441 Cable Color Concentrates Delta Tecnic/Delta Mexico Masterbatch Sa De Cv.................. 218 M. Holland Company........................ 410 Cable Materials: Shielding/Insulation Conneaut Industries Inc..................... 109 Delta Tecnic/Delta Mexico Masterbatch Sa De Cv.................. 218 DijitalPort Istanbul Dan Loj Amb San ve Tic Ltd Sti................. 108 M Holland Company......................... 410 NYCOA............................................. 523

Super Seal Corporation..................... 106

Chemicals and Coatings Blachford Corporation...................... 103 Condat Corporation........................... 310 Cleaning and Plating Kinrei of America.............................. 533 Morgan-Koch Corp........................... 312 Wire Machine Systems Inc............... 212 Coilers/Uncoilers Domeks Makine AS.......................... 611 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.................... 322 GMM-USA Cable Machinery.......... 609 Lämneå Bruk AB............................... 233 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc... 525 Wire Machine Systems Inc............... 212 Cold Headers and Tooling Mathiasen Machinery Inc.................. 438 WAFIOS Machinery Corp................ 202 Compounds Cable Components Group................. 423 Domeks Makine AS.......................... 611 M. Holland Company........................ 410 NYCOA............................................. 523 Communications Equipment AESA Cortaillod............................... 511 Continuous Casting Continuus-Properzi SpA................... 320 Properzi International Inc.................. 320 Copper/Cu Alloy/Copper Wire Mfg M. Holland Company........................ 410 SAMP USA Inc................................. 308 Sark Wire Corp.................................. 624 SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS....... 341 Computer Hardware/Software ADVARIS GmbH............................. 632 InnoVites BV..................................... 129 LaserLinc Inc..................................... 608 Oden Technologies Inc...................... 639 OHM Systems Inc............................. 617 Crossheads and Extruders GMM-USA Cable Machinery.....609

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Graham Engineering Company LLC............................... 125 Howar Equipment Inc....................... 513 Jiangsu Singcheer Intelligent Co Ltd............................................ 131 Joe-Tools............................................ 309 Mathiasen Machinery Inc.................. 438 Rosendahl Nextrom........................... 503 SAMP USA Inc................................. 308 Thermoplastics Engineering Corp (TEC).................................... 528 Unitek Crossheads Inc....................... 513 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409

Crosslinking Equipment KN Manufacturing Solutions............ 631 Thermoplastics Engineering Corp (TEC).................................... 528 Descaling and Cleaning Condat Corporation........................... 310 Howar Equipment Inc....................... 513 Krueger Steel..................................... 510 Lämneå Bruk AB............................... 233 Mario Frigerio................................... 339 OM Frigerio.........................................513 RMG....................................................220 Schlatter North America.....................117 Wire Lab Co...................................... 324

Wire Machine Systems Inc............... 212

Die Grinding/Die Equipment Die Quip Corp................................... 208 Mikrotek Machines Ltd..................... 116 Precision Die Technologies............... 132 Dies and Die Compounds Die Quip Corp................................... 208 Esteves Group USA.......................... 104 Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc................... 408 Mikrotek Machines Ltd..................... 116 Paramount Die Co............................. 512 Precision Die Technologies............... 132 Premier Wire Die............................... 539 Distribution/Warehousing ADVARIS GmbH............................. 632 Reel Power Industrial........................ 443 Worth Steel........................................ 224 Drawing Machines and Auxiliary Equipment Condat Corporation........................... 310 Continuus-Properzi SpA................... 320 Drawing Technology Inc................... 546 FENN LLC........................................ 618 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.................... 322

GMM-USA Cable Machinery.......... 609 HONTA Inc....................................... 133 JAM Industrial Services Inc.............. 223 Lämneå Bruk AB............................... 233 Mario Frigerio/MFL Group.............. 339 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 OM Frigerio....................................... 513 Properzi International Inc.................. 320 Refractron Technologies Corp.......... 529 SAMP USA Inc................................. 308 Schlatter North America.................... 117 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Wire Machine Systems Inc............... 212

Drives and Controls Cemanco LC.......................................111 Electronic Drives & Controls Inc...... 126 FMS USA Inc.................................... 612 Teknikor............................................. 303 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Witels Albert USA Ltd...................... 602 Extrusion Ancillary Equipment Esteves Group USA.......................... 104 Guill Tool........................................... 620 Jiangsu Singcheer Intelligent Co....... 131 Kinrei of America.............................. 533 KN Manufacturing Solutions............ 631

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Mario Frigerio/MFL Group.............. 339 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.............. 524 Rosendahl Nextrom........................... 503 SIKORA............................................ 439 Technical Development Corp........... 211 Unitek Crossheads Inc....................... 513 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409

Fiber Optic Components/ Machinery/Manufacturing Axjo America Inc.............................. 604 Bartell Machinery Systems............... 425 Domeks Makine AS.......................... 611 Dynamex Corp.................................. 213 GMM-USA Cable Machinery....... 609 KN Manufacturing Solutions............ 631 Rosendahl Nextrom........................... 503 Roteq Machinery Inc......................... 229 Rotosure LLC.................................... 629 Jiangsu Singcheer Intelligent Co....... 131 Technical Development Corp/TDC...211 Thermoplastics Engineering Corp (TEC).................................... 528 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Filtration and Cooling Systems Filtertech Inc...................................... 311 Forming Machinery AWT Machinery Inc.......................... 627 Eurobend GmbH............................... 605 FENN LLC........................................ 618 Ultimate Machinery.......................... 627 WAFIOS Machinery Corp ............... 202 Forming Tools and Dies Esteves Group USA.......................... 104 Paramount Die Co............................. 512 Precision Die Technologies............... 132 Furnaces/Ovens Continuus-Properzi SpA................... 320 Morgan-Koch Corp........................... 312 Properzi International Inc.................. 320 QED Wire Lines Inc.......................... 616 Thermcraft Inc................................... 522 Galvanizing Lines Morgan-Koch Corp........................... 312 QED Wire Lines Inc.......................... 616 Hand Tools Cemanco LC.......................................111 Die Quip Corp................................... 208 Heat Treating Equipment Ebner Furnaces Inc............................ 421

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QED Wire Lines Inc.......................... 616 Thermcraft Inc................................... 522

Industry 4.0 ADVARIS GmbH............................. 632 Gem Gravure Company.................... 640 IDEAL Welding Systems LP............ 316 InnoVites BV..................................... 129 LaserLinc Inc..................................... 608 Oden Technologies Inc...................... 639 Proton Products Inc........................... 403 SIKORA............................................ 439 Teknikor............................................. 303 VisioCablePro® by Exaktera............. 441 Industry Events Wire Association Int’l.........326/330/340 Lubricants Bechem Lubrication Technology LLC............................ 210 Blachford Corporation...................... 103 Condat Corporation........................... 310 RichardsApex Inc.............................. 508 Traxit North America LLC................ 520 Marking and Coding Equipment/Inks Gem Gravure Company.................... 640 Leibinger Inc..................................... 114 Material Handling and Storage Align Production Systems................. 613 Axjo America Inc.............................. 604 George Evans Corp........................... 216 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.............. 524 Reel Power Industrial........................ 443 Rotosure LLC.................................... 629 Sonoco............................................... 429 Spazzolplastica North America LLC................................. 607 Measuring and Testing ACM AB........................................... 513 ADVARIS GmbH............................. 632 AESA Cortaillod............................... 511 Clinton Instrument Co....................... 217 FMS USA Inc.................................... 612 Foerster Instruments Inc.................... 517 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.................... 322 Howar Equipment Inc....................... 513 LaserLinc Inc..................................... 608 Proton Products Inc........................... 403 Setic SAS - Pourtier........................... 509 SIKORA............................................ 439 Thermcraft Inc................................... 522 VisioCablePro® by Exaktera............. 441 Zumbach Electronics Corp................ 102

Nail Making Equipment Esteves Group USA.......................... 104 WAFIOS Machinery Corp................ 202 Packaging Equipment Axjo America Inc.............................. 604 Corrupal............................................. 619 Dall Commercial LLC....................... 518 Domeks Makine AS.......................... 611 George Evans Corp........................... 216 Jiangsu Singcheer Intelligent Co....... 131 The MGS Group................................ 603 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc... 525 Rotosure LLC.................................... 629 Sonoco............................................... 429 Spazzolplastica North America LLC................................. 607 Windak Inc......................................... 519 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Pointers FENN LLC........................................ 618 Lämneå Bruk AB............................... 233 Morgan-Koch Corp........................... 312 RMG.................................................. 220 Wire Machine Systems Inc............... 212 Process Control Equipment FMS USA Inc.................................... 612 KN Manufacturing Solutions............ 631 LaserLinc Inc..................................... 608 Proton Products Inc........................... 403 SIKORA............................................ 439 Technical Development Corp (TDC)............................................. 211 VisioCablePro® by Exaktera............. 441 Zumbach Electronics Corp................ 102 Publications Wire & Cable Technology International (WCTI)..................... 516 Wire Journal International..................326, 330, 340 Pulleys Cemanco LC.......................................111 Parkway Kew .................................... 209 Rainbow Rubber & Plastics.............. 524 Reels Axjo America Inc.............................. 604 Carris Reels Inc................................. 204 Dall Commercial LLC....................... 518 George Evans Corp........................... 216 Howar Equipment Inc....................... 513 Kinrei of America.............................. 533 Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA........ 638 W W W. W I R E E X P O 2 6 . C O M

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Roller Guides Cemanco LC ......................................111 Parkway Kew ................................... 209 Refractron Technologies Corp ......... 529 Witels Albert USA Ltd ..................... 602 Rolling Mills and Auxillary Equipment Continuus-Properzi SpA .................. 320 FENN LLC ....................................... 618 FUHR GmbH & Co KG................... 322 Properzi International Inc ................. 320 Sensors Proton Products Inc .......................... 403 Zumbach Electronics Corp............... 102

Carris Reels Inc ................................ 204 Dall Commercial LLC...................... 518 George Evans Corp .......................... 216 Howar Equipment Inc. ..................... 513 Kinrei of America ............................. 533 Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA ....... 638 Reel Options by Vandor Corp .......... 225 Rotosure LLC ................................... 629 Sonoco .............................................. 429 Spazzolplastica North America LLC ................................ 607

Stepcones Cemanco LC ......................................111 Parkway Kew ................................... 209 Refractron Technologies Corp ......... 529 Stranders and Auxiliary Equipment Flymca, Fluidos Y Mecanicas Cantabria SL ................................ 412 HONTA Inc ...................................... 133 Niehoff Endex North America Inc ... 413 Rosendahl Nextrom.......................... 503 Roteq Machinery Inc ........................ 229

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Spoolers and Respoolers Cemanco LC ......................................111 Domeks Makine A.S. ....................... 611 Dynamex Corp ................................. 213 FUHR GmbH & Co KG................... 322 George Evans Corp .......................... 216 Lämneå Bruk AB.............................. 233 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc ........................ 328 Magnetic Technologies Ltd .............. 630 Niehoff Endex North America Inc ... 413 Reel Power Industrial ....................... 443 REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc ................................. 525 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH ........................................... 521 The MGS Group ............................... 603 Windak Inc........................................ 519 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp ....... 409 Spring Making Machinery FENN LLC ....................................... 618 WAFIOS Machinery Corp ............... 202 Steel Wire/Wire Rod King Steel Corp ................................ 113 Krueger Steel .................................... 510 Leggett & Platt.................................. 417 Nucor Wire Products ........................ 231 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co.............. 203 WMC ................................................ 628 Worth Steel ....................................... 224 Stems and Carriers Axjo America Inc ............................. 604 W W W. W I R E E X P O 2 6 . C O M

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WIRE EXPO 2026 Setic SAS - Pourtier........................... 509 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH............................................ 521 Technical Development Corp (TDC)................................... 211 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409

Systems and System Designs InnoVites BV..................................... 129 OHM Systems Inc............................. 617 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH...521 Teknikor............................................. 303 Zumbach Electronics Corp................ 102 Takeups and Payoffs Bartell Machinery Systems............... 425 Domeks Makine AS.......................... 611 Drawing Technology Inc................... 546 Dynamex Corp.................................. 213 Flymca, Fluidos Y Mecanicas Cantabria SL.................................. 412 FUHR GmbH & Co KG.................... 322 GMM-USA Cable Machinery.......... 609 HONTA Inc....................................... 133 Howar Equipment Inc....................... 513 JAM Industrial Services Inc.............. 223 Lämneå Bruk AB............................... 233 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc......................... 328 Magnetic Technologies Ltd............... 630 Mario Frigerio................................... 339 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 Reel Power Industrial........................ 443 REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc... 525 Rosendahl Nextrom........................... 503 Roteq Machinery Inc......................... 229 SAMP USA Inc................................. 308 Schlatter North America.................... 117 Setic SAS - Pourtier........................... 509 SKET GmbH..................................... 521 Sonoco............................................... 429 Technical Development Corp........... 211 The MGS Group................................ 603 Thermoplastics Engineering Corp.... 528 WAFIOS Machinery Corp................ 202 Windak Inc......................................... 519 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Tape: Machinery/Materials Bartell Machinery Systems............... 425 Chase Wire & Cable Materials.......... 538 DijitalPort Istanbul Dan Loj Amb San ve Tic Ltd Sti................. 108 Dynamex Corp.................................. 213 LLFlex............................................... 230 M. Holland Company........................ 410

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Magnetic Technologies Ltd............... 630 Roteq Machinery Inc......................... 229 Setic SAS - Pourtier........................... 509 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH...521

Tubular Wire Carriers George Evans Corp........................... 216 Used Equipment: Upgrade/Rebuilding August Strecker GmbH & Co KG.... 105 AWT Machinery Inc.......................... 627 Drawing Technology Inc................... 546 IDEAL Welding Systems LP............ 316 JAM Industrial Services Inc.............. 223 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc......................... 328 Mathiasen Machinery Inc.................. 438 SKET GmbH..................................... 521 Sonoco............................................... 429 Teknikor............................................. 303 VisioCablePro® by Exaktera............. 441 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Wear Parts Parkway Kew.................................... 209 Refractron Technologies Corp.......... 529 Wire Machine Systems Inc............... 212 Witels Albert USA Ltd...................... 602 Welders August Strecker GmbH & Co KG.... 105 Eurobend GmbH............................... 605 HONTA Inc....................................... 133 IDEAL Welding Systems LP............ 316 Joe Snee Associates........................... 222 Parkway Kew.................................... 209 Pressure Welding Machines Ltd....... 222 Wire and Mesh AWT Machinery Inc.......................... 627 IDEAL Welding Systems LP............ 316 Leggett & Platt................................... 417 Nucor Wire Products......................... 231 Schlatter North America.................... 117 WMC................................................. 628 Worth Steel........................................ 224 Wire Bending and Forming Equipment AWT Machinery Inc.......................... 627 Eurobend GmbH............................... 605 ITO Machine Co Ltd......................... 531 WAFIOS Machinery Corp................ 202 Wire Cleaning Equipment ITO Machine Co Ltd......................... 531 QED Wire Lines Inc.......................... 616

Wire Drawing Equipment Continuus-Properzi SpA................... 320 Drawing Technology Inc................... 546 ITO Machine Co Ltd......................... 531 JAM Industrial Services Inc.............. 223 Kinrei of America.............................. 533 Lämneå Bruk AB............................... 233 Mario Frigerio................................... 339 Mathiasen Machinery Inc.................. 438 Morgan-Koch Corp........................... 312 Niehoff Endex North America Inc.... 413 Properzi International Inc.................. 320 Refractron Technologies Corp.......... 529 RMG.................................................. 220 SAMP USA Inc................................. 308 Schlatter North America.................... 117 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Wire Mfg: All Types DijitalPort Istanbul............................ 108 InnoVites BV..................................... 129 ITO Machine Co Ltd......................... 531 Krueger Steel..................................... 510 SDI LaFarga Copperworks............... 341 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co............... 203 WMC................................................. 628 Worth Steel........................................ 224 Wire Processing Equipment/ Supplies/Process Controls Esteves Group USA.......................... 104 FMS USA Inc.................................... 612 ITO Machine Co Ltd......................... 531 LaserLinc Inc..................................... 608 Precision Die Technologies............... 132 SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH............................................ 521 Thermcraft Inc................................... 522 VisioCablePro® by Exaktera............. 441 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp........ 409 Witels Albert USA Ltd...................... 602 Wire Straighteners/Cut-off Equipment AWT Machinery Inc.......................... 627 Cemanco LC.......................................111 Magnetic Technologies Ltd............... 630 Eurobend GmbH............................... 605 JAM Industrial Services Inc.............. 223 RMG.................................................. 220 WAFIOS Machinery Corp................ 202 Witels Albert USA Ltd...................... 602 Worth Steel........................................ 224 Yarns and other Textiles Conneaut Industries Inc..................... 109 DijitalPort Istanbul............................ 108 Fil-Tec Inc.......................................... 318

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W I R E A S SOC AT ION IN T ’ L A DS Interwire 2027....................................................... 78 WAI Education Program..................................... 21 Wire & Cable Padua 2027................................... 86 Wire Expo Sponsors.............................................. 2 Wire Expo App.......................................... 28, 34, 72

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