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What you should know about WAI
What WAI offers
Member benefits
Who should join WAI
Student membership
Why you should join WAI
How to join WAI
Membership dues

What you should know about The Wire Association International, Inc.

WAI is moving in your direction with the benefit of more than 75 years of experience and in the company of wire and cable professionals, like yourself, from more than 70 countries around the globe.

We connect people with the information they seek. We organize trade shows like Interwire and Wire Expo; learning opportunities—both in continuing education formats and in the form of one- and two-day workshops and courses; international conferences; local chapters; plant tours; and social outings. Our educational alliances with organizations around the world further our cause.

Basically, if it has to do with the manufacture or supply of wire and cable, we’re interested. And we’re most interested in providing you with the information and circumstances that will help you grow your career and your business. In many cases our members enjoy our programs at the local level with conveniently located chapters.

We reach out to and cover the global wire and cable industry with our monthly Wire Journal International publication, which is free to members. We also communicate with our members electronically via the WAI Connection—a twice monthly newsletter that keeps the industry in focus from one end of the year to the other. We’re all about finding and sharing ways to improve value—both to you and to your company.

What WAI offers

WAI offers you the collective experience of wire industry professionals around the world. Whatever your specialty or your discipline, WAI will put you in touch with the people who can enhance your career. Our members receive discounts on participation at trade shows, conferences, chapter events, plant tours, continuing education courses, and workshops, as well as on WAI products and services. Whether you are interested on a technical level or enjoy the benefits of networking, our programs and events are designed to suit your needs.

Member benefits

• Annual WJI Reference Guide included with membership dues;

• Semi-monthly newsletter, the WAI Connection;

• Money savings and exceptional member rates for: publications, conferences,

   short courses, continuing education courses, and more;

• Full access to the entire www.wirenet web site;

• Employment assistance: FREE position-wanted classified ads in Wire Journal

   International;

• Networking and contact opportunities at each event and access to WAI’s VIP

   Member Lounge at Interwire and Wire Expo.

• Opportunity to serve on WAI’s governing committees;

• Monthly delivery of Wire Journal International;

Who should join WAI

WAI welcomes individuals employed by companies engaged in the manufacture and sale of wire or wire products; the manufacture or sale of mill machinery, equipment, materials; or services to the wire and cable industries.

Student memberships are also available to individuals who are enrolled full-time in institutions for advanced education and who have an interest in the processes, techniques, and methods for the manufacture of wire. Student members do not have voting rights and are not eligible to serve as directors or officers of the Association. See the application form for current rates.

Why you should join WAI

Information. The source of current technical findings, WAI continually solicits and compiles technical white papers, which are presented twice per year at our international conferences. Members enjoy discounts to attend these events as well as the ability to perform free literature searches either online or with the help of our dedicated staff. We also identify and publish technical handbooks, technical reports, and reference materials that are available to members at a reduced rate.

Opportunities. WAI’s volunteer network is comprised of technical experts, authors, management committee members, chapter leaders, speakers, moderators, advisors, and translators. Whether you are a veteran or a newcomer, WAI provides boundless opportunities for you to help shape your industry. Get involved with WAI. We can provide an avenue for almost any role you can imagine—whether it involves leadership, mentorship, or your personal career growth. When you become involved with WAI, you regulate your level of participation.

International perspective. Our chapter program helps to deliver WAI benefits to your door. It’s also successful in that each chapter operates under the WAI umbrella giving all members a view of both local and global issues. WAI members are at work in more than 70 countries worldwide. Chapters have formed throughout the U.S., in India, and in Poland. And, new chapters are forming each year.

How to join WAI

You can get started by completing the application and e-mailing it back to WAI; or print and mail or fax it back to us at the address on the top of the form.

Membership Dues

Annual membership dues are USD $95 per year, with discounted dues rates for two- and three-year memberships. Plus, if you are located within one of our local chapter regions, your first year chapter dues are free. Membership dues may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, but not as a charitable contribution.