WCA May 2016

Industry news

Podcast chief’s keynote address

• A capital expansion projects panel • A mobile classroom to Davis Standard • Peer networking opportunities • Plant tour of Freeport McMoRan Wire Expo 2016 exhibits in the centre’s Uncas Ballroom are open from 8 th to 9 th June from 10am to 5pm, and 10am to

3pm, respectively. 75 per cent of booth inventory has been sold so far, representing nearly 200 exhibiting companies that manufacture wire and cable or supply the industry. Displays cover more than 120 product types. Wire Association International – USA Website : www.wirenet.org

MARK Horstman, host of the award-winning business podcast Manager Tools, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Wire Expo. The address, sponsored by General Cable and Gem Gravure Co Inc, will be followed by a two-hour manufacturing management seminar to further explore the Manager Tools philosophy, during the Wire Association Interna- tional-organised event from 7 th to 9 th June at the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, Connecticut, USA. Tim Wampler, a member of WAI’s conference programming committee, and vice president of manufacturing at General Cable, said: “I am a huge fan of Mark’s Manager Tools podcasts. The topics – including how to conduct one-on-ones; providing employee feedback; and driving results through weekly commitments – are relevant for every manager at any level and his advice is actionable.” Additional highlights will include: • Workplace organisation and workforce management sessions • A health and safety segment Exceeding expectations With today’s fast moving technology, Mikrotek has moved forward to make dies which exceed customers’ expectations. Trust, quality, assured deliveries and the right choice of raw material are the key factors, which has made Mikrotek globally competitive. The company’s main aim is to produce quality products according to the customer requirements and to be a leader in providing excellent customer service. The company’s product line includes superfine natural diamond dies (0.013mm to 0.05mm), natural diamond dies, mono diamond dies, polycrystalline diamond dies, shaving dies, compacting dies, tungsten carbide dies, enamelling dies with TC and PCD inserts, reconditioning and repolishing services and die polishing equipment. Mikrotek Machines Ltd – India Website : www.mikrotek.in

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Wire & Cable ASIA – May/June 2016