wiredinUSA May 2013

INDEX

MAKING THENEWS

Interwire shines in Atlanta Atlanta played host to Interwire last month, the largest wire and cable exhibition in the US.

The late Thomas W Tyl was named winner of the Mordica Memorial Award, which honours individuals for their technical contributions to thewire and cable industry. Mr Tyl was principal at Tire Wire Technology until his untimely death in July 2011, and his son, Jeff Tyl, gave the Mordica Lecture. And Erik Macs, an outgoing and active member of the WAI, was presented the Donnellan Award marking an individual’s contribution to the organization. Mr Macs has recently taken up the position of vice president of sales for Progressive Machinery Inc, Ontario, Canada. An opening reception was also held on the Tuesday night for exhibitors at this year’s event.

More than 4,000 people were at the three-day show at the Georgia World Congress Center, as more than 400 exhibitors set out their stalls for the biennial event. Whilst out on the floor companies flocked from all corners of the globe, there was a whole host of activities going off behind the scenes, ranging from the golf tournament and charity 5k run to plant tours and a keynote speech from Pittsburgh Steeler star Hines Ward. Two stalwarts of the industry were also recognized by organizers the Wire Association International with the Mordica Award and the Donnellan Award.

9

wiredInUSA - May 2013