WCN Spring 2009

Why nearly 300 organisations in 50 countries around the world value IWMA membership so highly: Industry partner to major wire and cable exhibitions “As a company we probably benefit most at the time of exhibitions. We had a problem with space for an upcoming exhibition. Not only were they able to accommodate us and our requests we were also able to secure an excellent stand location and the IWMA negotiated excellent hotel rates on our behalf” – Rob Lee, Metalube Ltd, UK The IWMA works closely with the organisers to promote and develop key events like wire Düsseldorf, wire Southeast Asia, Metaltech, wire Russia and wire China to the benefit of both members and the industry.

Practical help to members is a key element of the IWMA’s philosophy

“One of my main reasons for membership is the assistance received from IWMA staff, be it via telephone, correspondence or at the various wire shows” – Bill Crowle, QED Wire Lines Inc., Canada In addition to support and communication services for members at the major Messe Düsseldorf exhibitions and at Interwire, the IWMA offers comprehensive exhibitor packages at cost and free practical advice and local knowledge to make participation as trouble free as possible.

International conferences for technical exchange and education

“Membership of the IWMA has many benefits for us and we particularly value the technical conferences they organise and exhibition facilities they provide” – Sedat Erikoglu, ER Bakir, Turkey

Since its founding in 1970 the IWMA has organised more than 40 technical conferences throughout the world providing highly valued forums for exchanges of technology between wire and cable makers and designers and manufacturers of production and processing machinery. IWMA conferences address the educational requirements of the industry by appraising delegates of the latest technology. Speakers have a highly effective means of informing the market of their latest developments and all past papers presented at IWMA technical events are a valuable educational resource.

A variety of social and networking events

“As an early IWMA member we have often benefited from its totally professional, friendly and forward-looking approach in all matters and we especially value the international contacts made over the years” – Richard Mestitz, Techna International Ltd, UK There are a number of member events: an annual industry lunch; a members’ dinner at every wire Düsseldorf; an annual dinner dance weekend and a golf tournament and dinner. Free marketing, promotional opportunities via WCN newsletter, E-Zine and IWMA website

“It is useful to be a member as it allows you to get in contact with other companies and prospect business partners from the industry” – Albert Sedlmaier, dataM Software, Germany

By submitting editorials for publication in the WCN newsletter member companies can communicate to thousands of hard copy and electronic version (E-Zine) readers worldwide plus countless more via the IWMA website. The website can accept editorials for publication throughout the year.