# WAI: wirenet\.org \- The Official website of The Wire Association International, Inc\.

> Welcome to WAI, the trusted global resource for wire and cable professionals\. Join 3,500\+ members for technical insights, Interwire events, and WJI news\.

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## Pages
- [Wire Expo](https://wirenet.org/events/wire-expo/)
- [About WAI](https://wirenet.org/about-wai/)
- [Online Courses](https://wirenet.org/education/online-courses/)
- [Events](https://wirenet.org/events/)
- [Interwire 2027](https://wirenet.org/events/interwire-2027/)

## Posts
- [Prysmian, Fincantieri close USD 65M Xtera Topco deal to expand subsea telecom capabilities](https://wirenet.org/industry-news/prysmian-fincantieri-xtera-topco-acquisition/): Prysmian and Fincantieri have completed the USD 65 million acquisition of UK/US\-based Xtera Topco, advancing their 80/20 JV to deliver end\-to\-end subsea telecom installation and security services\.
- [EU industry alliance urges copper switch\-off roadmap; Connect Europe resists rigid deadlines](https://wirenet.org/industry-news/eu-copper-switch-off-alliance-roadmap/): Six European industry associations formed an alliance calling for an EU copper switch\-off roadmap and investment certainty, while Connect Europe opposed fixed EU deadlines, urging national oversight of fiber deployment\.
- [Gray, Southwire break ground on major U\.S\. manufacturing expansion](https://wirenet.org/industry-news/southwire-gray-groundbreaking-manufacturing-expansion/): Southwire and design\-build partner Gray held a groundbreaking on Oct\. 5 for a major U\.S\. manufacturing expansion, signaling added cable capacity to meet grid, data center, and electrification demand\.
- [Technical Wire \& Cable conference set for Italy](https://wirenet.org/wai-news/wire-cable-international-technical-conference-padua-2027/): WAI and ACIMAF will host the Wire \& Cable International Technical Conference Oct\. 18, 2027, in Padua, Italy, with ferrous and nonferrous technical tracks\.
- [Clockwinding ceremony links history, education and industry collaboration](https://wirenet.org/wai-news/wai-clockwinding-ceremony-industry-education-2026/): WAI’s annual clockwinding ceremony honored decades of U\.S\.\-U\.K\. wire industry cooperation while highlighting educational support and plans for future student exchanges\.

## Invoices
- [](https://wirenet.org/invoice/invoice-6508/)
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## Listings
- [Fabritex Inc](https://wirenet.org/listings/fabritex-inc/)
- [Fabpro Polymers AKA Great Lakes Polymer Technologies](https://wirenet.org/listings/fabpro-polymers-aka-great-lakes-polymer-technologies/)
- [ExtrusionTek Milacron](https://wirenet.org/listings/extrusiontek-milacron/)
- [Extrusion Control \& Supply](https://wirenet.org/listings/extrusion-control-supply/)
- [Exline Inc](https://wirenet.org/listings/exline-inc/)

## Consultants
- [Richard Chamberlain](https://wirenet.org/consultants/richard-chamberlain/)
- [AEM Consulting Group, Inc\.](https://wirenet.org/consultants/aem-consulting-group-inc/)
- [Bill Honaker](https://wirenet.org/consultants/bill-honaker/)

## Products
- [The production of stainless steel wire](https://wirenet.org/product/the-production-of-stainless-steel-wire/): Annealing, pickling, and lubricant operations at Armco Steel's stainless steel wire mill are reviewed, with emphasis on processing difficulties created by the need to attain bright finishes, meet narrow hardness and tensile specifications, and draw brittle steels and new precipitaton hardening alloys without damage\.
- [How cold reduction affects several properties of 18/8 stainless steel wire](https://wirenet.org/product/how-cold-reduction-affects-several-properties-of-18-8-stainless-steel-wire/): A study is described in which three commercial 18/8 stainless steel wires were subjected to cold reduction, then tested for effects on tensile strength, resistivity, and magnetic properties\. The wire went from its initial non\-magnetic state to a ferro\-magnetic condition following cold reduction; tensile strength and resistivity also increased\.
- [Stainless steel wire for the production of wire mesh](https://wirenet.org/product/stainless-steel-wire-for-the-production-of-wire-mesh/): The manufacture of wire mesh from stainless steel wire is discussed\. Composition of the steel, mechanical properties, work\-hardening, spring\-back, comparisons among various types of austenitic steel, index of weaveability, wiredrawing, and final annealing are considered\.
- [Steel Wire Technology, 4th Edition](https://wirenet.org/product/steel-wire-technology-4th-edition/): This practical guide to the world of steel wire is designed to “bridge the gap” between specific drawing theory and the various applications of steel wire technology\.
- [Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Wire Rod by Shear Punch Test](https://wirenet.org/product/wire-rod-shear-punch-test/): For the first time, a miniaturized specimen testing technique, “shear punch test \(SPT\),” was implemented to study the mechanical properties of wire rods\. SPT can predict tensile properties as well as localized variations in the mechanical properties\. Therefore, the discs from the wire rods were tested at the center and mid\-radius to investigate the variation in their shear strength correlating with their microstructures and possibly the chemistry\. This paper presents those results\.

## Venues
- [Gaylord Palms Resort \& Convention Center](https://wirenet.org/venue/gaylord-palms-resort-convention-center/)
- [Hotel Okura Amsterdam](https://wirenet.org/venue/hotel-okura-amsterdam/)
- [Mohegan Sun](https://wirenet.org/venue/mohegan-sun/)
- [Virtual Course](https://wirenet.org/venue/virtual-course/)
- [Ho Chi Minh SECC International Exhibition Center](https://wirenet.org/venue/ho-chi-minh-secc-international-exhibition-center/)

## Organizers
- [InnoVites](https://wirenet.org/organizer/innovites-2/)
- [SteelOrbis](https://wirenet.org/organizer/steelorbis/)
- [The Wire Association International, Inc\.](https://wirenet.org/organizer/the-wire-association-international-inc/)
- [IWCS](https://wirenet.org/organizer/iwcs/)
- [AGH University](https://wirenet.org/organizer/agh-university/)

## Events
- [Empowering Cable Manufacturers: What defines the Next Generation Of Cable Engineering?](https://wirenet.org/event/empowering-cable-manufacturers-what-defines-the-next-generation-of-cable-engineering/)
- [75th IWCS Cable \& Connectivity Industry Forum](https://wirenet.org/event/75th-iwcs-cable-connectivity-industry-forum/)
- [75th IWCS Cable \& Connectivity Industry Forum](https://wirenet.org/event/75th-iwcs-cable-connectivity-industry-forum/)
- [SteelOrbis Fall 2026 Conference \& 95th IREPAS Meeting](https://wirenet.org/event/95th-irepas-meeting-belgrade-2026/): SteelOrbis and IREPAS will bring the global long steel supply chain to Belgrade Sept\. 27\-29 for discussions on markets, raw materials, trade and CBAM\.
- [New England Chapter 32nd Annual Dinner \& Meeting](https://wirenet.org/event/new-england-chapter-32nd-annual-dinner-meeting/)

## Premium Members
- [Uniflow](https://wirenet.org/premium_members/uniflow/)
- [Blachford Corporation](https://wirenet.org/premium_members/blachford-corporation/)
- [InnoVites](https://wirenet.org/premium_members/innovites/)
- [Systems Handler](https://wirenet.org/premium_members/systems-handler/)
- [WiTechs](https://wirenet.org/premium_members/witechs/)

## Episode
- [Farewell message from Mark Marselli](https://wirenet.org/podcast/farewell-message-from-mark-marselli/)
- [PowerCast Preview Episode – Wire Expo 2026](https://wirenet.org/podcast/powercast-preview-episode-wire-expo-2026/)
- [Belden's 10GXM13: Engineering a Filler\-Free Cat 6A Cable](https://wirenet.org/podcast/beldens-10gxm13-engineering-a-filler-free-cat-6a-cable/): Discover the innovation behind Belden's groundbreaking 10GXM13 Cat 6A U/UTP cable, which defies conventional design by eliminating the central filler\. This compact cable not only fits seamlessly into dense racks and pathways but also delivers reliable 10 Gb/s performance\. Dive into the engineering journey where Belden's team reimagined crosstalk control and cable geometry, all while adhering to stringent TIA performance standards\. With advanced materials and rigorous testing, they achieved a remarkable feat in copper design\. Uncover how art and science converge in this revolutionary cable that sets a new standard for connectivity\.

## Categories
- [Industry News](https://wirenet.org/industry-news/)
- [WAI News](https://wirenet.org/wai-news/)
- [Press Releases](https://wirenet.org/press-releases/)
- [People](https://wirenet.org/people-news/)
- [The Basics](https://wirenet.org/the-basics/)

## Name Categories
- [Intellectual Property and Patent Consulting](https://wirenet.org/consultants/category/intellectual-property-and-patent-consulting/)
- [Supply Chain and Operations Consulting](https://wirenet.org/consultants/category/supply-chain-and-operations-consulting/)
- [Technical and Engineering Consulting](https://wirenet.org/consultants/category/technical-and-engineering-consulting/)

## Listing Tags
- [ISO 9001](https://wirenet.org/listings/tags/iso-9001/)
- [supplier](https://wirenet.org/listings/tags/supplier/)
- [appliance wire \& cable](https://wirenet.org/listings/tags/appliance-wire-cable/)
- [coaxial cable](https://wirenet.org/listings/tags/coaxial-cable/)
- [automotive wire \& cable](https://wirenet.org/listings/tags/automotive-wire-cable/)

## Listing Categories
- [Supplier to the Wire and Cable Industry](https://wirenet.org/listings/category/supplier-to-the-wire-and-cable-industry/)
- [Wire Machinery Manufacturer](https://wirenet.org/listings/category/wire-machinery-manufacturer/)
- [Electrical Wire \& Cable Manufacturer](https://wirenet.org/listings/category/electrical-wire-cable-manufacturer/)
- [Wire Forming and/or Fabricating \(except fasteners\)](https://wirenet.org/listings/category/wire-forming-fabricating-except-fasteners/)
- [Steel \& Steel Alloy Wire Manufacturer](https://wirenet.org/listings/category/steel-steel-alloy-wire-manufacturer/)

## Product brands
- [Wire Journal International](https://wirenet.org/brand/wire-journal-international/)

## Event Categories
- [WAI Event](https://wirenet.org/calendar/category/wai-event/)
- [Other](https://wirenet.org/calendar/category/other/)
- [Chapter Events](https://wirenet.org/calendar/category/wai-event/chapter-event/)
- [Conference](https://wirenet.org/calendar/category/conference/)
- [Exhibition](https://wirenet.org/calendar/category/exhibition/)

## Podcasts
- [The Wire Journal International PowerCast](https://wirenet.org/podcasts/the-wire-journal-international-powercast/)
- [Wire Expo 2026 Podcasts](https://wirenet.org/podcasts/wire-expo-2026-podcasts/)

## Organizer Categories
- [Association](https://wirenet.org/calendar/organizers/category/association/)

## Venue Categories
- [Exhibition Space](https://wirenet.org/calendar/venues/category/exhibition-space/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://wirenet.org/sitemap_index.xml)