Industry News

WCMA reports announcements and news events received and confirmed by our Members, as well as other qualified industry sources. Content will focus on key commercial events, such as confirmed merger and acquisition activity, new start-ups and firms, and executive changes and appointments. Contact Ed Fenton, WCMA Executive Director, at 860-841-7720 or ed@wcmainc.org with announcements.

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  • March 5th, 2025

    Southwire to Open New ATL Distribution Center in West Georgia

    Southwire is pleased to announce the construction of a new 1.2 million sq ft distribution center located in Breman, Ga. This new facility supports the company's long-term modernization strategy and efforts to continuously improve our customers' experience.  The state-of-the-art facility will create a centralized hub for Southwire's distribution and shipping activities in the West Ga. region. Southwire's ATL Distribution Center… Read More

  • February 27th, 2025

    Marmon Aerospace & Defense Group Acquires Marine Tech Wire & Cable, Inc.

    Marmon Aerospace & Defense Group has acquired Marine Tech Wire & Cable, Inc. Marine Tech complements Marmon A&D Group's product portfolio by offering power, specialty, lightweight, low-smoke, silicone, and watertight circuit integrity cabling for mission-critical shipboard applications. To read the full press release, visit: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250225948227/en/Marmon-AD-Group-Welcomes-Marine-Tech-Wire-Cable-Inc.-to-the-AD-Family%21 Read More

  • February 17th, 2025

    The Copper Club, Inc. Recognizes Prime Materials Recovery's Bernard Schilberg with Ankh Award

    Congratulations to Bernard "Bernie" Schilberg, CEP of Prime Materials Recovery, Inc. on receiving the Copper Club's 2025 Ankh Award! To read the full press release, please visit: https://www.copperclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Copper-Club-2025-Press-Release_FINAL.pdf Read More

  • January 17th, 2025

    Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA Doubles Nailed Wooden Reels Production in Denton, TX

    Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA has doubled its nailed wooden reel production at the Denton, TX manufacturing plant with the installation of a second line. The new production line is the most advanced in the global group of companies, integrating cutting-edge technology for smart production, energy efficiency, and customization. Additionally, a second assembly and distribution warehouse dedicated to the Texas market was… Read More

  • November 25th, 2024

    Hueson Wire adds Faille as Ops Manager

    Hueson Wire & Cable , Grafton, Massachusetts, is excited to announce that Tyler Faille has joined the Company as Operations Manager, responsible for Production, Quality, Materials, and Facilities teams.  Tyler joins Hueson after a successful tenure at Winchester Interconnect (formerly C&M Corporation), where he served in various leadership roles, most recently as Production Manager.  His achievements include reducing manufacturing lead… Read More

  • September 6th, 2024

    Southwire Celebrates Grand Opening of DFW Customer Service Center

    In support of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing a world-class customer experience, Southwire recently celebrated the grand opening of its Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Customer Service Center (CSC) in AllianceTexas. Approximately 150 Southwire team members, leaders, community partners, and guests gathered on Thursday, August 22, to cut the ribbon on the company’s newest and largest distribution center. The nearly 1.2-million-square-foot facility… Read More

  • August 20th, 2024

    Leviton Appoints Two New Chief Operating Officers

    Leviton recently announced the appointment of two new Chief Operating Officers (COO) as part of an enhanced business strategy to better align resources with the company's strategy and future growth. Bob Becker has been promoted to COO of Electrical, and Ross Goldman has been promoted to COO of Network Solutions. Becker will be responsible for Residential, Commercial and Industrial (C&I)… Read More

  • August 16th, 2024

    Aurora Material Solutions Opens New Plant

    Aurora Material Solutions recently completed the previously announced expansion of its Streetsboro, Ohio facility. This expansion further extends Aurora's leadership in thermoplastic compounding of rigid PVCs, rigid PVC alloys, and CPVC. The expansion adds over 140 million pounds of compounding capacity, creates new jobs, and supports Aurora’s continued growth with customer partners.   The Streetsboro, Ohio, location is the company’s largest facility… Read More

  • August 12th, 2024

    Folkening New President at Marmon IEI

    Marmon IEI Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (Marmon IEI), a leading manufacturer of industrial wire and cable products, announces the appointment of Aaron Folkening as its new President. He joins Marmon IEI from Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and parent company of Marmon IEI.  Folkening succeeds Chris Venice, who retired as President of Marmon IEI after 20 years… Read More

  • June 27th, 2024

    Prysmian Closes Encore Wire Purchase-July 2

    Prysmian Group Completed the acquisition of Encore Wire in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement entered by the parties on 14th April 2024 by which Prysmian has acquired all of the outstanding shares of Encore Wire’s common stock for $ 290.00 per share, in cash.  Prysmian acquired Encore Wire for an estimated $4.2 Billion representing a multiple of 8.2x… Read More