WiredInUSA June 2016

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An investment of $1.3m and the creation of 72 new jobs is the
order of the day for Zero Connect, a fiber optic and copper
cable production and marketing company, as it prepares to
launch operations in Pickens County, South Carolina. President
Larry Kendall highlighted the search for a skilled workforce as
one of the main reasons for the decision.
The new jobs will be for custom cable and assembly positions
as the company produces and distributes off-the-shelf fiber and
copper products used in the voice, data and video fields. You
can read the full story on page 9.
Wire Expo takes center stage in this issue with many exhibitors
giving a highlight of what they will be displaying during the
three-day event at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in
Connecticut, USA, from 7th to 9th June. Organized by the Wire
Association International, Wire Expo attracts attendees and
exhibitors from around the world and includes technical paper
presentations, a comprehensive exhibition, on-floor production
solutions demonstrations and networking activities.
You can preview some of the exhibitors, starting on page 34.
And please feel free to stop by Booth 1009 to collect your free
CDs of wiredInUSA, and copies of sister publications EuroWire
and Wire & Cable ASIA.
David Bell
Editor
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