The Wire Association International has named David M. Fisher, president and CEO of James Monroe Wire and Cable Corp., as its 73rd president for 2026. A WAI member since 2008, Fisher brings 37 years of industry experience and leadership to the associationโs global network.
WAIโs Education Center has introduced a complete extrusion learning path for operators, bundling four foundational courses into one flexible program that supports both broad training and targeted skill-building. The launch, highlighted by an โExtrusion Explorationโ webinar, signals growing momentum and expanding opportunities for industry professionals to learn, contribute, and stay connected.
Wire Expo and EWPTE return to Milwaukee May 6โ7 as a unified hub for the global wire, cable, and harness community, offering updated conference sessions, on-floor exhibits, and extensive networking. Exhibitors benefit from a turnkey, business-ready package while attendees explore education, new products, and collaboration opportunities.
The WAI New England Chapter will return to the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, for its annual meeting. Registration
In 2025, WAIโs Midwest, New England, Southeast, and Ohio Valley Chapters awarded 13 scholarships totaling $26,100 to eligible students connected to chapter members. Applications for 2026 chapter scholarshipsโopen to academically qualified high school seniors who are children, grandchildren, or dependents of membersโare due March 31 and administered through WAIโs education programs.
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