Meet Your Peers
WAI members represent a living history of the wire and cable manufacturing industry. If you earn a living with wire, cable, supplies, or equipment you've earned a place in WAI’s global network. Learn what your peers say about WAI membership.
Member testimonials
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"WAI's resources helped put the fun into hard work. Seriously." Dane G. Armendariz, Ret. Business Development Manager, Henkel Corp. Read Dane's backstory. |
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"I joined WAI for the member discount on a technical conference and the investment paid off. No regrets!" Paola D'Oria, Executive Assistant, CONTINUUS-PROPERZI S.p.A. Read Paola's backstory. |
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"The technicians and new suppliers I've met at WAI's shows have helped me improve our processes." Roberto Duralde, General Manager, Colada Continua Chilena, S.A. Read Roberto's backstory. |
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"I renew my WAI membership to stay on top of industry trends and new technology." Andrew Helffrich, V.P. Sales, RichardsApex Inc. Read Andrew's backstory. |
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"I joined WAI to interact with customers in a friendly environment when they are not having issues." Paul Kulongowski, Ret. Business Dev. Specialist, Henkel KGaA. Read Paul's backstory. |
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"WAI's networking summits propelled me to peak performance." Christine Lovett, Account Manager, Sonoco Products Co. Read Christine's backstory. |
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"If you're serious about a career in wire and cable, all signs point to WAI membership." Erik Macs, VP Sales, Fine International Corp. Read Erik's backstory. |
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"I do business internationally and value the friendships I've made over the years through WAI." Mark Mathiasen, President, Mathiasen Machinery Inc. Read Mark's backstory. |
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"Everything I needed to know about networking I learned at Wire Expo." Aaron Nolan, Sales Engineer, Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. Materials Group Read Aaron's backstory. |
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"Meeting people through WAI is the key to taking you somewhere exciting in your life and career." Lori Parent, Sales Manager, Breen Color Concentrates. Read Lori's backstory. |
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"Networking with people in the industry is the most valuable asset of WAI membership." Dick Pechie, Vice President, Vollmer America. Read Dick's backstory. |
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"I can help people solve technical problems and improve their careers." Dr. Horace Pops, President, Horace Pops Consulting Inc. Read Horace's backstory. |
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"I can help WAI members look at operations today and see ahead to tomorrow." Bill Reichert, Vice President of Operations, Champlain Cable Corp. Read Bill's backstory. |
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"WAI helped me branch out into a new career." Kevin Sopczak, Commercial Manager | ShapedWire Read Kevin's backstory. |
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"I've met many influential leaders through WAI including a U.S. President." Mark Spencer, Executive Vice President, W. Gillies Technologies. Read Mark's backstory. |
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"I can help WAI members learn more about copper, continuous casting, and process innovation." Gary Spence, Vice President Nonferrous Metals, Encore Wire Corp. Read Gary's backstory. |
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"I renew my WAI membership to keep up-to-date with machinery and process developments." Peter Stewart-Hay, Principal, Stewart-Hay Associates. Read Peter's backstory. |
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"WAI's global resources can help me reach Venice. Venus is another story." Mike Walters, Sales & Marketing Manager, KEIR Mfg. Inc. Read Mike's backstory. |
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Why are you a WAI member? To share your story with WAI's worldwide community, contact WAI's This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. today. |
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