
John Markowski WAI education leadership expands with director promotion
WAI has promoted John Markowski to director of education, recognizing his leadership in expanding training and event initiatives.

WAI has promoted John Markowski to director of education, recognizing his leadership in expanding training and event initiatives.

The WAI New England Chapter will visit UConn’s Institute of Materials Science in October for an educational research-focused program.

WAI has launched the Fundamentals of Wire Dies online course, featuring animation-based training for wire manufacturing professionals.

WAI’s biennial Wire Expo Operations Summit & Exhibits brought strong energy and industry engagement to Milwaukee on May 6-7, 2026. Held at the Baird Center and co-located with WHMA/Global Electronics Association’s EWPTE event, the show provided attendees with expanded networking, education, and exhibit opportunities through reciprocal access between both events.

Four WAI chapter golf tournaments are scheduled from July to October 2026, supporting networking and scholarship programs.
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