wiredinUSA April 2013

southern wire celebrates 40 years relationship

Southern Wire hired Robert “Gary” Jones in 1973, just the fourth employee hired by the company. He began work at the first warehouse, located in Memphis, and has since worked in all areas of the shop, from pulling hardware to fabricating wire rope slings to becoming a master of wire rope. His experience has given him the ability to assess the diameter, construction, and lay of a reel of cable at a glance. In some way or another, Gary has trained each and every co-worker who has walked through Southern Wire’s door over the past 40 years. When asked what he gained from his experiences at Southern Wire over the past 40 years, Gary answered: “It’s all about taking pride in your job and the friendships you forge. It’s more than just a job; it’s the family atmosphere with friendships that have been cultivated over the years. “It goes beyond being a paycheck to me; it’s my way of life andmy career.” He added, “Retirement is something I cannot even think about right now. I don’t want to leave; I enjoy every day here with my Southern Wire family. I have truly been blessed to be part of such a great team.” The entire Southern Wire family would like to take this opportunity to thank Gary Jones for all he has done for this company over the past 40 years.

wiredInUSA - April 2013

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