WAI's 2025 president announced
The Wire Association International, Inc (WAI) has appointed Eric P Bieberich as the 72nd president of the association for a one-year term that commenced on January 1. Mr Bieberich will chair the board of directors of the 95-year-old association, which is headquartered in Madison, Connecticut.
Mr Bieberich is president of Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc (Fort Wayne, Indiana), a position he has held since 2013, and has 24 years' experience in the wire industry. He has been a WAI member since 2001, and joined the board of directors in 2016 and the executive committee in 2021. He was the co-chair of WAI's 2024 conference programming committee, and was executive committee liaison to both the memorial awards and oversight committees. He holds a BS degree in materials science engineering and an MS degree in metallurgical engineering, both from Purdue University, as well as an MBA degree from the University of Michigan.
Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Bieberich said, I am eager to champion the association's vision to be the most valued, critical resource for the global wire and cable industry. The Phase One launch of the Education Center is especially exciting, showcasing the dedication and hard work of the association's volunteers and staff in creating a cutting-edge training resource for the next generation.
The Wire Association International is governed by a network of volunteers from around the world. Joining Mr Bieberich for the 2025 term are members of the association's 2025 executive committee: first vice president David M Fisher (James Monroe Wire & Cable Corp); second vice president Rebecca Cranford (Southwire Co); Raúl García Martínez (Viakable); and immediate past president Daniel Blais (Prysmian).
Fort Wayne Wire Die, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1937, manufactures precision tools from diamond, tungsten carbide and other super-hard materials. With facilities in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, China and the Philippines, and a worldwide network of representatives, it serves the global wire and cable industry.