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From a modest beginning with only four
employees, Florida Wire grew to 500 and
commanded a sizable market share for its
pre-stressed concrete strand. Landmarks such as
the old Gulf Life Tower, the Dames Point bridge
and the new Fuller Warren Bridge were built
with products manufactured by Florida Wire.
The company was sold in 1988.
Edgar Danciger legally entered the United States
in 1941. He worked as a ship rigger during the
day and studied mechanical engineering at
night at Pratt Institute of Technology in Brooklyn.
In 1944 he enlisted in the US Army, serving as an
intelligence specialist using his knowledge of
German and Russian. After returning to civilian
life in 1947 he worked for plants specializing in
rigging, splicing and manufacturing of wire rope
while continuing his studies at night.
Danciger’s longtime friend, Lester Varn,
described him as: “One of the most amazing
people I’ve known. He was extraordinarily
intelligent, a hard worker, an honest person,
straightforward and imaginative enough
to put something together.”
Edgar
Danciger
dies at 94
Edgar Danciger, founder of
Jacksonville-based Florida
Wire and Cable Co and who
developed new processes
for making stranded wire and
cable, has died after a battle
with cancer. He was 94.
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General Cable acquires
Brazilian manufacturer
General Cable Corp, a global
manufacturer of copper, aluminum
and fiber optic wire and cable products,
has acquired Delphia Produtos
Eletricos Ltda, a Brazilian manufacturer
of automotive ignition wire harnesses.
“Over the past several years, through
ourexpansionstrategyandcontinuous
improvement culture we have
enhanced our service capabilities in
a wide range of transportation and
industrial applications for original
equipment manufacturers, suppliers
and distributors,” General Cable CEO
Gregory Kenny said in a news release.
Delphia will continue to operate
as Delphia under the umbrella of
General Cable Automotiva Brasil.
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