The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. will hold its WAI Operations Summit and Wire Expo May 22-23, 2012, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas, USA. The new program format will feature a plant operations focus, with local hosts Encore Wire Corp. and Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. providing facility tours. The Wire Expo exhibition is expected to include participation from more than 250 companies displaying wire and cable making solutions and supplies.

WAI's event will be held in conjunction with the American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) conference planned for May 21-22. Look for developing program details on this page and in upcoming issues of Wire Journal International.