WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo Keynotes
On March 9, 2022, The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. (wirenet.org) announced two keynote speakers for its Operations Summit & Wire Expo. The event takes place June 7–8, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas, USA. The program highlights raw material procurement, supply chain challenges, and leadership in a rapidly changing business environment.
On Tuesday, June 7, the keynote session “The new normal in raw material procurement for the wire and cable industry” will focus on supply dynamics and risk. Brian Schulties, Chief Procurement Officer for Prysmian Group North America (prysmiangroup.com), will share practical insights on tight raw material supplies. He will also outline opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers to secure materials, manage volatility, and support long‑term growth.
On Wednesday, June 8, the keynote “Leadership in a volatile world” will examine how leaders guide teams through disruption. Ty Garrison, Senior Vice President of Operations at Commercial Metals Company (cmc.com), will discuss the impact of virtual work, burnout, supply chain disruptions, and volatile markets. He will explain how leaders can treat pressure as a privilege rather than a burden so that teams stay engaged and companies continue to thrive.
Attendees can review the full program, schedule, and registration details at www.wireexpo22.com.
Sponsors, Partners, and Organizer
The WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo benefits from strong sponsor support. Current sponsors include:
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Platinum: Carris Reels Inc.; Encore Wire; Gem Gravure Co. Inc.; James Monroe Wire & Cable Corp.; Prysmian Group; SDI LaFarga Inc.; Southwire Co.; Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.
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Gold: Insteel Industries Inc.; Lloyd & Bouvier Inc.
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Silver: Niehoff Endex; Sikora International Corp.
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Bronze: Baum’s Castorine; NDC Technologies; Precision Payoff Systems; RichardsApex Inc.
The Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA) partners with WAI as an industry supporter of the event. For exhibiting or sponsorship details, companies can contact WAI’s Pierce Whelan at pwhelan@wirenet.org.
Founded in 1930, The Wire Association International is a not‑for‑profit association that serves nearly 1,800 individual members in about 50 countries. WAI supports the educational needs of the wire and cable manufacturing industry through technical resources, conferences, and training programs. The association manages the Interwire Trade Exhibition and the WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo, and it publishes Wire Journal International along with the Wire Journal International Reference Guide.
