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March 2024 Wire Journal Digital Edition Feature

"Off the Press" Feature: This first-ever WJI feature looks at industry events, including Q&As with event organizers, experts in the field and a range of exhibitors, along with a historical touch for perspective.



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Wire Journal International "Off the Press" articles

Bhagwat retires, opens consulting firm

Anand Bhagwat, a past WAI president (2005) and a long-time steel industry veteran, recently retired from Minova USA Inc., and has started a consulting service.

Dave Troy has joined REELEX Packaging Solutions as vice president of sales & service. American Wire Group (AWG) has named Scott Taylor as vice president of regional sales for its renewable energy division. Brad Johnson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of both Superior Essex Communications and Essex Brownell. Derek Nicholson has been named a regional manager for OmniCable, responsible for leading the St Louis commercial team. Rob Cook has been promoted to director of new business development for Xaloy LLC. Veronica Braker has joined Southwire as its new executive vice president of operational excellence. Dr. Peter Schmidt, managing partner at TROESTER for many years, has handed over the position of CEO to Thomas Holzer as part of the corporate strategy to maintain continuity in the management of the company and stimulate future development.

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Prysmian reports that final cable order is its tops ever for most km, highest value

Italy’s Prysmian reports that it has finalized three contracts collectively worth about €5 billion with Amprion, a leading European TSO, for two offshore grid connection systems—BalWin1 and BalWin2—and DC 34, an underground cable project.

Latest acquisition news from Amphenol Corporation is for Carlisle’s CIT business

Amphenol Corporation—which has been in a busy acquisition track—announced that it is acquiring the Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) business of Carlisle Companies for a little over $2 billion.

Belden to expand fiber production, gets visit from NY governor bearing grants

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently visited Belden Inc. at its plant in Syracuse, New York, where she announced $2.4 million in incentives and tax credits to help the company expand its optical fiber production.

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Update: WAI has new date for Interwire Points Meeting: April 4

The WAI has rescheduled the date for the Points Meeting for Interwire 2025 to allow for greater participation. The date has been shifted from March 21 to April 4, which will provide more time for exhibitors to be able to take part.

New England Chapter celebrates its continuing success at its annual meeting

Members of the WAI’s New England Chapter, the Association’s first founded and largest chapter, were treated to a stirring speech about manufacturing in Connecticut, hear about its 2023 activities and more at its annual dinner on Jan. 25 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Wire Link Scholar named

Avery Caraker, a process engineering technician at the Du Quoin, Illinois, plant of the Prysmian Group, is the 2024 Wire Link Traveling Scholarship winner.

Wire Expo 2024 registration is now open!

Registration is now open for Wire Expo 2024: Various registration prices are available, including Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing. Follow this link for more information and to register.

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