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May 20, 2019 Volume 21, Issue 16 INSIDE THIS ISSUE LEONI Unveils Flexible, Temperature-Resistant, Tim Teske to CFO at IEWC..................................2 HV Power Supply Cables for Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Karl Heckl to LAPP Executive VP Germany......2 HRADIL Cable Introductions..............................2 Global provider of energy and data management solutions in the automo- Reel Options by Vandor Joins WCISA®............3 TE Connectivity Sales Team Changes..............4 tive sector and other industries, LEONI AG, Nürmberg, Germany, introduced at Prysmian Expands Paragould Operations..... 4 the recent Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, the varied range of LEONI RF Industries Conferences Schedule in May...5 Hivocar® products comprised of flexible, temperature-resistant, high-voltage Nexans Wins HV Cables Contract...................5 AFL Adds New Fiber Optic Cables................... 6 cables for power supply in electric and hybrid vehicles. Power supply and connection of components with Wire and CableNKT Corrosion Protection MV Cable................6 high-voltage cables plays a special role in electric and Encore Q1 Results & Cash Dividend.................6 hybrid vehicles, and LEONI has specifically developed its Customized CompoSouthwire 12 for Life® Graduation.................... 7 Hivocar product line, which is being continually extended with new developments and designs, for this purpose. Remee Partnership & Cable Debut................. 7 Hivocar cables carry the current from the charging socket wire Southeast ASIA 2019.................................8 to the battery, and from there, to the electric motor via the Polymers in Cable 2019....................................8 ECC offers to the wire and cable market a broad inverter. The cables serve the internal wiring of the bat- cuutPilsirzteoesmedniftzoeedrdmbeye:ladsiutomm/heigrihc or polyolefin based com voltage as well as certa voltage flame retardant applications including: tery and supply other high-voltage components such as & air-conditioning compressors and electric heating with Ÿ EPR Compounds power. The cables are consequently the arteries of the power electronics and ŸInitiEallaPsutbolmicaetriioc,nCs,rIonscs. linkable, the HV wiring system. 1741aAnkdroTnhPeernminospullaasRtidc,Compounds ŸŸTeAl-:km+roMF1anl3iao,l:3Omims0Hte8ucn64rReu44el3C2tyt11a@r32or2dwUsa•siSrnlAeFintxte:kac+anh1bd.3ceoH3Cm0ao8lo6mg4pe5on2u9Fn8rdese Compou Complying with the ISO, SAE, JASO and LV standards, Hivocar cables boast stable and reliable electrical properties as well as very good thermal durability ŸChipFLRippMinacostt erbatchPeusblisher up to a continuous-use temperature of 200°C (briefly even up to 250°C). They ŸMJimikeMInMasscuaNlrau lttiyo n, JackeSVePtinn&iogEr,dEidtoitro r TMoimkeaHDnuietdcsh Binesodnd ing CoSGamlolebpsaoRl ueSapnlrdeessseMnatantaivgeer also achieve very good levels in terms of electromagnetic compatibility as well as mechanical strength. At the same time, they are exceptionally flexible and abrasion-proof. Hivocar cables are available in single and multi-core versions, with copper or aluminum conductors. www.leoni.com BRUGG Seeks Strategic Partners for Power Products Business Expansion Subscribe @ www.wiretech.com/overview.asp The BRUGG Group, Brugg Cables’ parent company, is now looking for one or more strategic partners to assist in pursuing the Cables Division’s strategy and further development. Several different approaches are under consider- ation here. A sale of part or all of the Cables Division is not out of the question. As a result of factors at local sites and the global market situation, early in 2019 Brugg Cables launched its “ChangeToFit” strategy, which essentially advances the unit’s transformation from a classic cable producer to a diversified provider of systems and solutions. Following its successful launch, implementati1o0n8oRf “aCdhoaDngrieveTo, FNita” uisgbaetuincgk, CT 0677 accelerated with immediate effect including the further expansion of the cable sysTteeml: +a1cc2e0s3s-o7r2ie3s-2590 and industrial cable systems and the transformation of the high-voltage system with increaswedwwse.ErvleiccetsricliCkeabmleaCinotem-pounds.co nance and emergency restoration. BRUGG’s concentration on strategic core products has laid the groundwork for it to meet its customers’ needs allowing BRUGG to offer optimized solutions. www.bruggcables.com Wire & Cable Stock Indexes Quality Compounding for % CHANGE % CHANGE the Wire & Cable Industry since last issue YTD 2017 OVERVIEW 40 3154 -7.5 +16.5 OVERVIEW Electrical 2493 -8.1 +18.2 OVERVIEW Communications 658 -4.1 +10.2 108 Rado Drive, Naugatuck, CT 06770 +11.4 Tel: +1 203-723-2590 OVERVIEW Steel 315 -6.8 •All data are from prices listed on the market on May 10, 2019. www.ElectricCableCompounds.com Page 1

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT May 20, 2019 TE Connectivity announces Lear announces pricing of fiscal 2019 Q3 dividend US$700 million notes offering = Notebook TE Connectivity Ltd., Schaffhau- Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI, Tim Teske to CFO at IEWC sen, Switzerland, has announced USA, a global auto- IEWC, Milwaukee, WI, USA, a US$0.46 per share quarterly motive technology has announced the appoint- dividend for the third leader in seating and electrical and ment of Tim Teske as quarter of fiscal year electronic systems, has announced Chief Financial Officer 2019, payable on June 7, 2019, to that it priced an underwritten public (CFO). This is the next shareholders of record at the close offering of US$375 million in aggre- stage in a multi-year of business on May 24, 2019. gate principal amount of 4.250% strategic succession senior unsecured notes due 2029 plan, which will transition the For more than 75 years, the and US$325 million in aggregate leadership responsibilities of company’s connectivity and sensor principal amount of 5.250% senior Jeff Siemers, who has served as solutions, that have been proven for unsecured notes due 2049. The IEWC’s CFO since August 2011. In application in the harshest of envi- offering was expected to close on his new role, Teske will oversee ronments, have enabled advance- May 1, 2019, subject to market con- the financial teams of all IEWC ments in transportation, industrial ditions and other factors. divisions worldwide. Teske joined applications, medical technology, IEWC in August 2018 as Senior energy, data communications and Lear Corporation said it intends Vice President of Finance. Prior to use in the home. to use a portion of the net proceeds coming to IEWC, he spent more of the offering to redeem the out- than 17 years at Actuant Corp. www.te.com www.iewc.com HRADIL Introduces Twin Cable for Robotic Karl Heckl is LAPP’s New Applications & Drum Reeling Drag Chain Cable Executive VP Germany With a sales share of almost HRADIL Spezialkabel in Bietigheim, and lubricants. 30%, Germany is LAPP’s most Germany, introduces a new high- HRADIL Spezialkabel also offers a important sales market. To opti- performance, twin cable for sewer re- drum reeling drag-chain cable that has mize LAPP’s strategic and structural posi- habilitation equipment with integrated been engineered for extreme tasks. tion to face the chal- lenges of the future, pneumatic hoses. The company has introduced this high- Karl Heckl has taken over sales in Germany as Execu- HRADIL’s twin cable is suitable for use performance 43 x 1.5 mm2, three-layer tive Vice President Germany. as a replacement cable for KASRO® VDE certified power and control cable LAPP has also launched a global initiative to train all employees working and rehabilitation robots. designed for 1.2 million alternating with direct or indirect customer contact in automation and indus- Thanks to the selection of high- bending cycles. The drum reeling drag- trial data communication. www.lappkabel.com performance materials and state-of- chain cable functions at temperatures Phone: the-art cable engineering, HRADIL’s ranging from -50°C to +90°C, and +1 973 402 4098 twin cable wins points for significantly includes UL and cUL approvals. www.simpacks.com enhanced bending radii, optimized www.kanalkabel.de cable diameters and longer service www.hradil.de life. The new HRADIL twin cable is available from stock. The new hybrid twin cable is com- prised of four 4 mm PA pneumatic hoses combined with the copper wires to form one cable, and a fifth PUR hose of 16 mm is the twin. The cable combines an incredible Drum reeling packing density with a very small drag-chain cable diameter. The high mechanical loads, in the form of tensile and tear stress as well as alternating bending stress, which are brought to bear on the inner components of the cable during sewer rehabilita- tion work are no problem for this new cable. HRADIL’s twin cable is resistant to Twin cable for oil and petroleum, ozone and UV robotic applications radiation as well as cooling fluids Page 2

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT standing US$325 million aggregate CCM throughout his 34 years with May 20, 2019 principal amount of the company’s Carlisle including Executive Vice 5.375% senior notes due 2024 at a President, Sales & Marketing. Notebook price equal to 102.688% of the prin- cipal amount of such 2024 notes Additionally, the Board of Direc- New WCISA® Member: plus accrued and unpaid interest up tors of Carlisle Companies has Reel Options by Vandor to, but not including, the redemp- declared a dividend of US$0.40 per WCISA® (Wire & Cable Industry tion date. The remaining proceeds share, payable on June 3, 2019, to Suppliers Association®), Akron, will be used to pay a portion of the shareholders of record at the close OH, USA, announces Reel Op- purchase price for the previously of business on May 15, 2019. tions by Vandor Corporation, announced acquisition of Xevo Inc. Richmond, IN, USA, as a new Carlisle Companies Incorporated member company. Citigroup Global Markets Inc., is a diversified, global portfolio of Reel Options by Vandor Corpo- HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Mor- niche brands and businesses that ration, established in 1972, is a gan Securities LLC, Barclays Capital manufactures highly engineered leading manufacturer of plastic Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner products and solutions. Carlisle is reels and spools. Engineered for & Smith Incorporated are joint book- committed to generating superior superior product protection, reels running managers for the Lear shareholder returns by combining can be shipped fully assembled Corporation notes offering. a unique management style of or as KD components for local decentralization, entrepreneurial assembly and freight savings. www.lear.com spirit, active M&A and a balanced Product lines range from utility approach to capital deployment, spools to larger plastic flanged Carlisle Companies advances all with a culture of continuous reels and three-flanged reels. Nick Shears to President; improvement as embodied in the Declares dividend Carlisle Operating System. Carl- To learn more, contact Adrienne isle’s markets include commercial Cowen, Sales & Customer Ser- The Board of Directors of Car- roofing, specialty polyurethane, vice Manager, via email at: lisle Companies Incorporated, architectural metal, aerospace, [email protected] medical, defense, transportation, www.reeloptions.com Scottsdale, AZ, USA, industrial, protective coating, auto WCISA is a nonprofit corporate recently announced refinishing, agriculture, mining and membership organization of the appointment of Nick Shears as construction. Carlisle’s worldwide North American suppliers of President of Carlisle Construction team of employees generated Materials (CCM), effective immedi- US$4.5 billion in net sales in 2018. ComsoPfarwEice,iPhrCseeiSnuraMefsonre,ryddm,CmcRafoa,naFrbctKeemleMrEi.aalM,kalHsisenNatmgonBmdbaReel,alrErtcssyPcpaDeersMes- ately. Shears was appointed interim sbuabsseiddwiaowrryw(3hi.3nlai0avN)ne6od5raa3thc-n8oA3re4pms1.cteaorbmiclias.hed President of CCM in September www.carlisle.com 2018. Prior to that, he held a series www.wcisaonline.org of important leadership roles at Aptiv PLC declares quarterly dividend Specialty Additives: Zinc Oxide Aptiv PLC, headquartered in Peroxides, Co-agents, Silica, FRs, etc. Dublin, Ireland, a global technology company that provides products (330) 653-8341 and services to the mobility market, www.liandacorp.com recently announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.22 per or- dinary share, which is payable on May 22, 2019, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 8, 2019. Aptiv PLC is a global technol- ogy company that develops safer, greener and more connected solu- tions enabling the future of mobility. www.aptiv.com Page 3

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT May 20, 2019 Prysmian Group Expands Operations Notebook at Paragould Arkansas Facility Prysmian Group (formerly General manufacturer of wire cables with some TE Connectivity: Changes to Industrial Sales Team Cable) has announced it is expanding 100 facilities across the globe. TE Connectivity, Darmstadt, Germany, has promoted Jason its facility in Paragould, AR, USA. As “We couldn’t be more excited that Prys- Moore to VP of Global Sales part of the expansion, Prysmian Group mian has chosen to expand its facility and Marketing for its Industrial business plans to invest US$2.8 million and in Paragould,” said Arkansas Economic unit. Moore moves up from Sales & Market- create 12 new positions. The facility Development Commission Executive ing Director, Ameri- cas, replacing Craig McDonnell, currently employs 182. Director, Mike Preston. “This is a who has left TE. Reporting to Moore are the glob- “We have been impressed with our worldwide company that, quite frankly, al sales and marketing leaders. • Melissa Kladder, Sales Paragould facility and knew that this could have chosen to expand just Director, America • Katsuya Unesa, Sales was the right place for us to invest about anywhere. The fact that it chose Director, North Asia and ANZ • Steffen Linder, Sales our resources,” said Dewayne Kirby, Arkansas speaks volumes about our Director EMEA • Sony Song, Sales Director Interim Plant Manager for Prysmian. workforce and our business climate.” China and South Asia www.prysmiangroup.com • Subramanian Palanivelan, “Thanks to dedicated workers and Senior Sales Manager India • John Gutknecht, support from our local and state Global Marketing Director “TE Connectivity has a long his- partners, Paragould is home.” tory of industrial technology leadership and close partner- The company designs, develops, ships with customers around the world,” said Jason. “I am looking manufactures, markets and dis- forward to lead- ing this innovative tributes copper, aluminum and team to be a pre- mier partner for our customers.” fiber optic wire and cable products TE Connectivity is a global manu- facturing leader in connectivity for the communications, electri- and sensors technology. www.te.com cal and energy markets. Prys- Specializing in Equipment for the mian Group is the world’s largest Wire & Cable Industry. • Appraisers • Auctions Anixter International pares to US$0.94 in 2018. reports record Q1 2019 sales Galvin commented,“We are op- • Individual Pieces or Entire Plants +1.401.943.3777: phone Anixter International Inc., Glen- timistic that favorable sales trends +1.401.943.3670: fax view, IL, USA, reports record first that we realized in the first quarter of 2019 will continue, based on our e-mail: [email protected] quarter 2019 sales strong backlog and pipeline trends, of US$2.1 billion, up and discussions with our custom- 7.3%, with organic sales growth of ers and suppliers. We continue to 7.7%. Organic sales growth is re- see strong demand, tempered by ported in all segments. macro economic uncertainty in “Sales growth was above our certain markets. Based on current outlook range, driven by strong re- conditions, we have increased our sults in our NSS and UPS segments. 2019 organic sales growth to the 4% In addition to strong sales growth, to 6.5% range, with second quarter we were pleased to continue to 2019 organic sales growth in the 3% deliver meaningful improvement to 5% range. in gross margin and operating margin, driven by margin initiatives investors.anixter.com implemented across the business,” commented Bill Galvin, President Nexans’ 2019 and Chief Executive Officer. Q1 financial report For the 13 weeks ended March 29, 2019, compared to the same Nexans, Paris, France, has an- period in 2018, Anixter sales in- nounced that its creased 7.3% to US$2.1 billion consolidated sales and gross profit increased 8.9% to US$418.9 million. Gross margin of for the first quarter of 2019 was 19.9% increased by 30 basis points €1664 million, up 7.7% on an or- year-over-year. ganic basis compared to first quar- Also Anixter’s Q1 2019 earnings ter 2018. The company saw +10.1% per diluted share of US$1.14 com- organic sales growth for cable and wire activities, reflecting a buoyant start to the year. Page 4

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT However, a sharp -8.0% contrac- Power Research Institute, State Grid May 20, 2019 tion in sales for the High Voltage Zhejiang Electric Power Research & Projects segment, reflected low Institute, Construction Branch of Notebook industrial workloads for land high- Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. of voltage projects (with sales down State Grid (consulting company), RF Industries Schedule of 21.1% for that sector), and a -2.4% Zhejiang Qiming Power Group Co., May ’19 Investor Conferences sales decline in the submarine sec- Ltd. and ZTT Group witnessed the RF Industries, Ltd., a manufac- tor due to the impact, as expected, factory test. turer of interconnect products of project scheduling. The successful delivery of the and systems, has been “The first quarter of 2019 marked Zhoushan second-circuit 500 kV invited to present at the the go-live of the ‘New Nexans’ network transmission and transfor- following investor conferences in plan, which we launched last No- mation project is another milestone May 2019: Oppenheimer Emerg- vember. The transformation pro- in continuous and stable production ing Growth Conference on May gram is being rolled out as sched- of large-length and ultra-high- 14, at the Lotte New York Palace uled and we expect to start reaping voltage submarine cable achieved Hotel, New York City, NY, USA; measurable benefits as from the by ZTT Submarine Cable, further and the 20th Annual B. Riley FBR first half of the year. First quarter laying the leader foundation of the Investor Conference, May 22, at growth was primarily the result of company in the industry, and also The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly a favorable basis of comparison marking that ZTT is at international Hills, CA, USA. with first quarter 2018 and was not leading level in the field of ultra- RF Industries President/CEO detrimental to the margin. This trend high-voltage submarine cable. Robert Dawson and CFO Mark is expected to strengthen our pric- Turfler will host one-on-one ing power for part of our business www.zttcable.com meetings with institutional inves- over the short and medium term,” tors at these conferences. said Christopher Guérin, Nexans Latest “NIEHOFF Magazine” www.rfindustries.com Chief Execustive Officer. Features Digital Assistant+ and Trade Fair Updates Nexans to Supply HV www.nexans.com Cables for Dorset VIP Project A new issue of the ”NIEHOFF Nexans, Paris, France, has ZTT delivers first 500 kV Magazine“, the customer maga- won a €35 million AC submarine cable project zine of Maschinenfabrik Niehoff, contract to sup- Schwabach, Germany, is available ply high-voltage underground ZTT Submarine Cable Co., Ltd. now. The publication’s main article cables for the Dorset visual im- has successfully completed the deals with some results of a pilot pact provision (VIP) project. The project related to the application of contract was awarded by Mor- factory testing and the the Niehoff Digital Assistant+. At the gan Sindall Infrastructure. The delivery of 500 kV AC trade fairs, Interwire 2019 and wire project will focus on reducing vi- submarine cable for the second- Russia 2019, visitors learn how Nie- sual impact of an existing 8.8 km circuit transmission line project for hoff technology makes it possible section of 400 kV overhead line. Zhejiang Zhoushan Networking to monitor machine conditions and Nexans is supplying over 100 km North Passage. The leaders and process data according to Industry of specialized copper-core HV experts from Zhejiang Electric 4.0 with the help of the Niehoff cable with XLPE insulation. Power Co., Ltd. affiliated to State Digital Assistant+. Grid, China Electric Power Re- www.nexans.com search Institute, State Grid Electric With regard to these trade fairs, two articles analyze the outlook NIEHOFF ENDEX “Your one-stop supplier of high-quality, for the wire and cable industry in North America global-value, second-hand nonferrous the North American and Russian markets. Your Worldwide Partner wire & cable equipment” For Non Ferrous Wire Processing Equipment 100 Franklin Street The exhibits that were shown by Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and 1 Mallard Court, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 USA Bristol, CT 06010  USA its subsidiary Niehoff Endex North Tel.: 856.467.4884 [email protected] T: +1 860 583 4646 • F: +1 860 589 5707 America, Inc. (NENA), Swedesboro, Fax: 856.467.0584 www.Niehoff-USA.com NJ, USA, at Interwire 2019 were the E-mail: [email protected] new MSM 83 type rod breakdown Website: www.wireandplastic.com Page 5

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT May 20, 2019 Encore Wire Reports Q1 2019 Results Notebook & Declares a Cash Dividend Encore Wire Corporation, McKin- dent and Chief Executive Officer of AFL Enhances Fiber Optic ney, TX, USA, has announced results Encore Wire Corporation, said, “This Cable Product Line for the first quarter of 2019. Encore’s net sales for the US$0.02 per share dividend Spartanburg, SC, USA-based first quarter ended March 31, 2019 will be paid on July 19, 2019, AFL, has enhanced its current were US$314.7 million compared to to stockholders of record at the close MicroCore fiber optic cable US$291.4 million for the first quarter of of business on July 5, 2019. Any future product line by adding Rug- 2018. Copper unit volume, measured quarterly dividends will be paid subject gedized MicroCore and Rugge- in pounds of copper contained in the to earnings and cash flow considera- dized MicroCore with SpiderWeb wire sold, increased 13.5% in the first tions. We appreciate our stockholders’ Ribbon® Technology to its offer- quarter of 2019 versus the first quarter commitment to the continued growth of 2018. The average selling price of of Encore Wire. We will continue to ing. An ideal alter- wire per copper pound sold decreased manage the company for the long-term native to traditional 5.9% in the first quarter of 2019 versus as well as strive to protect our strong inside plant central the first quarter of 2018. balance sheet.” loose tube ribbon Encore Wire net income for the first Encore Wire Corporation is a leading cable, both cables quarter of 2019 increased 18.1% to manufacturer of a broad range of elec- eliminate concerns about edge US$13.4 million versus US$11.4 mil- trical building wire for interior wiring in fiber stresses due to preferential lion in the first quarter of 2018. And commercial and industrial buildings, bend of encapsulated ribbons. fully diluted net earnings per common homes, apartments and manufactured www.aflglobal.com share was US$0.64 in the first quarter housing. Encore Wire Corporation is of 2019 versus US$0.54 last year. focused on maintaining a high level of New NKT MV Cable with Encore Wire also announced that its customer service along with low-cost More Corrosion Protection Board of Directors has declared a production and the addition of new cash dividend. products that complement the com- NKT has just launched a new Daniel L. Jones, Chairman, Presi- pany’s current product line. and improved version of its www.encorewire.com AXAL-TT cable, setting new stan- dards for corrosion protection of machine and the new D 1252 type type lever arm rotary braiding ma- aluminum core cables. double twist stranding machine. chine (booth FO D 58). AXAL-TT 3.0 provides a long- The MSM 83 complements Niehoff’s term, durable solution with the MSM 86 for applications where All the mentioned machines are best-in-class corrosion protec- small foot prints are required in- described in the magazine as well cluding replacement of existing as the new continuous resistance tion of the alu- machines and in-line operation with annealer type RA 502 for rod break- minum screen. extruders and platers. The machine down machines, which is able to New improved is extremely short with a length of anneal reliably up to 2.3 tons of water tightness only 4.5 m because the drawing and measuring performance capstans are placed on two levels. are features of version 3.0. The D 1252 was designed to excel AXAL-TT is applicable for fixed for stranding and compacting installation in soil, water and (round and sector) class 2 conduc- piping and can be used for volt- tors for energy cables up to 19 wires age levels from 12 to 36 kV. with a cross-section up to 120 mm². www.nkt.com The machine joins Niehoff’s D se- ries, which will include three large double twist stranders for spool sizes 1250, 1600 and 2000 mm as well as rigid stranders. At the wire Russia 2019 trade fair, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and Nie- hoff of Russia, its Moscow-based marketing and service office, will present a D 802 type double twist bunching machine and a BMV 16 Page 6

BUSINESS & MARKET REPORT Southwire 12 for Life® Hosted Graduation Ceremony May 20, 2019 On Thursday, May 9, 2019, 12 for Life® ates this year including 52 students Notebook hosted its annual commencement from the program’s Florence location Remee Wire & Cable ceremony celebrating 12 years since and 29 from Textron Specialized Partners with SES; Debuts Hybrid Camera Cables the program’s inception. Vehicles, Inc.’s Reaching Potential Remee Wire & Cable, Florida, NY, USA, has formed a partner- In 2007, Southwire embarked on a Through Manufacturing (RPM) pro- ship with Security Equipment Supply (SES), a wholesaler of unique partnership with Carroll County gram in Richmond County, GA, USA. low-voltage electronic products, to sell Remee’s full line of copper Schools that has grown to impact These graduates mark a total of nearly and fiber optic cables includ- ing Automation & Multimedia thousands of lives in the community—a 2800 students who have completed 12 Cables; Coaxial Cables; Control, Security & Audio Cables; Cord partnership that provides classroom for Life to date. Products; Fiber Optic Cables; Fire Alarm Cables; LAN & Prem- instruction, on-the-job training, key “This is an incredible partnership,” ise Cables; and Wet Location Copper Cables. These Remee work/life skills, mentoring and employ- commented Kelley Park, who is cables are used for structured cabling, security, communi- ment opportunities. Through 12 for Southwire’s Executive Vice President cations, broadcast and many other industry applications, both Life, students are motivated to stay in of Human Resources and this year’s indoor and outdoor, for reliable signal transmission. school, graduate and move ahead to 12 for Life graduation keynote speaker. Remee has also announced a new addition to its line of become successful, productive mem- “This program allows students to gain broadcast cables with a series of SMPTE 311 Hybrid Camera bers of the communities in which they an education while preparing them Cables. These new hybrid cables are designed exclusively for use live. The program has grown in west for the workforce. But more than that, with HD cameras to meet SMPTE 311 standard requirements. The Georgia and has been replicated in we hope students learn to believe in new hybrid camera cables can multiplex audio signals and other locations including Southwire’s themselves and the incredible things video signals and deliver power to the camera. A hybrid com- campus in Florence, AL, USA, and that they can accomplish.” bination of copper conductor southwireblog.com components and fiber optic Reaching Potential for Manufacturing components serve this purpose. (RPM), Textron E-Z-Go’s model www.remee.com of the program. Page 7 This year, 195 students from Car- roll, Haralson and Heard County Schools were honored at the cer- emony who completed the require- ments to receive their high school diplomas through the support of the Carrollton-area program. 12 for Life will recognize 273 gradu- aluminum wire per hour, over 20% subsidiaries and service offices and more than the previous model. at the Niehoff website. The magazine is completed by www.niehoff.de an interview with Steven J. Fetteroll, Executive Director and Secretary of NKT recognized for the Wire Association International sustainability practices (WAI), and the introduction of Tomsk- cable LLC, one of the leading cable For the second year in a row, and wire producers in Russia. NKT has received the Gold rating by The “NIEHOFF Magazine”, pub- lished in English and German with the independent rating company, some of the articles and summaries EcoVadis, for its sustainability prac- in Chinese and Russian, is available tices in 2018. The rating is based on at Niehoff in Germany, all Niehoff assessments in the four areas of covering environment, fair business practices, labor and human rights and sustainable procurement. NKT has been recognized for its sustainability practices by EcoVadis specializing in CSR supplier ratings. NKT has been rated with ‘Gold’— the highest level of rating—in the EcoVadis assessment scheme for CSR practices conducted in 2018. www.nkt.com

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Thailand Investments: Ideal Polymers in Cable 2019 May 20, 2019 for wire Southeast ASIA 2019 Conference & Exhibition EVENTS The economic development of Thailand, which is the economic The eleventh edition of AMI’s June 11 – 12, 2019 center of the ASEAN states, con- CRU Wire & Cable Conference, Brussels, Belgium tinues to refine its profile. The aim international wire and cable con- www.wire-cable-china.com is to expand ex- ference, Polymers in Cable 2019, June 11 – 13, 2019 isting branches of Wire & Cable Guangzhou 2019, Guangzhou, China industry such as takes place June 18 to 19, 2019, at www.wire-cable-china.com automotive, elec- tronics, robotics or the Sofitel Philadelphia in Philadel- June 18 – 19, 2019 the food industry Polymers in Cables 2019, Philadelphia, PA, USA and to establish new branches of phia, PA, USA. Recognized as one www.ami.international/events industry. These sectors rely heavily on machines and products from the of the leading international cable June 18 – 20, 2019 wire and cable industry. wire Russia 2019, Moscow, Russia That Thailand is a major market conferences, Polymers in Cables www.wire-russia.com • www.mdna.com for these industries is seen in the number of exhibitors at the lead- places the developments of new September 18 – 20, 2019 ing regional trade fairs, wire and wire Southeast Asia 2019, Bangkok, Thailand Tube Southeast ASIA, Sept. 18 to 20, materials, test- Polymers www.wire-southeastasia.com • www.mdna.com 2019, at the Bangkok International ing procedures, in Cables Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). September 23 – 24, 2019 Some 370 exhibitors will showcase 2019 IPC/WHMA Conference Europe, Prague, CZ their current machinery, equipment www.ipc.org/ www.whma.org and services from the wire, cable, regulatory re- Exploring trends and innovations in polymeric material solutions tube and pipe sectors against the quirements, ca- June 18-19, 2019 September 29, 2019 – October 2, 2019 backdrop of Bangkok’s vibrant in- IWCS 2019, Charlotte, NC, USA vestment climate. Sofitel Philadelphia Hotel & Resort, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA www.iwcs.org Most of the exhibitors will come from Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, ble manufactur- October 1 – 3, 2019 Malaysia and China. European wire South America 2019, Sào Paulo, Brazil companies will come from Ger- ing processes www.wire-south-america.com • www.mdna.com many, UK and Austria. And some 8000 trade visitors are expected and end-use Sponsored by: Media supporter: October 9 – 11, 2019 to attend. With its broad-based M-EXPO Wire Processing Technology manufacturing industry, Thailand applications in BBrriinnggiinngg tthhee ppllaassttiiccss iinndduussttrryy ttooggeetthheerr.. @Contact_A@MCIo#nAtaMcIt_PAoMlyIa#mAiMdeICs ablesUS Ciudad Juárez, México is the gateway for opening up new, www.mexpowire.com regions and markets. the context of the challenging busi- www.wire-southeastasia.com October 21 – 22, 2019 ness/political environment in which Wire & Cable Verona 2019 Verona, Italy cable producers, suppliers and www.wirecable19.com customers operate. November 6 – 8, 2019 Cable & Wire Fair 2019, New Delhi, India The wire and cable conference www.cablewirefair.com regularly attracts more than 100 in- November 12 – 15, 2019 productronica, Munich, Germany ternational delegates and includes www.productronica.com an interactive exhibition. The inten- February 17 – 21, 2020 WHMA Wire Harness Conference sive two-day program covers topics Las Vegas, NV, USA www.whma.org • www.ipc.org from the whole wire and cable sup- March 17 – 19, 2020 ply chain including the fields of new UL and IWCS China 2020 Shanghai, China polymeric material developments, www.ulandiwcschina.org flame retardant technologies and March 30, 2020 – April 3, 2020 Subscribe @ www.wiretech.com/overview.asp wire 2020, Düsseldorf, Germany end-use applications. www.wire-tradefair.com • www.mdna.com This event provides an ideal opportunity to network with profes- sional speakers and senior-level delegates to find out about the lat- est material, technology and busi- ness trends—all in one place. www.ami.international You need it—We have it! 802.773.9111 www.carris.com [email protected] Page 8