SOUTHWIRE


Associated tags: OEM, Metal-clad airship, Renewable energy

Locations: FORT WORTH, TEXAS, ARIZONA, WI, PLEASANT PRAIRIE, GEORGIA, WINN, NORTH AMERICA

MineHub Launches Pilot Program with Southwire and Port Panama City, Florida for Digital Truck Bills of Lading

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Benefits of switching from paper to digital bills of lading include access to real-time tracking of shipments and centralization of the bill of lading process on a secure self-service platform.

Key Points: 
  • By collaborating with the Port, MineHub unlocks its ability to provide enhanced security and improved visibility into truck shipments of copper.
  • Recognizing the need for enhanced efficiency and security, MineHub is spearheading the adoption of digital truck bills of lading for outbound truck shipments from this critical port.
  • In addition to streamlining operational processes for the Port Panama City team, the digital truck bills of lading have enabled MineHub to dramatically improve visibility into truck shipments.
  • "We appreciate the efforts and collaboration between MineHub, the Port team, and Southwire to bring this project to fruition," Alex King, Port Director for Port Panama City, Florida commented.

Winn Wise Named Southwire's Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, April 15, 2024

CARROLLTON, Ga., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire is pleased to announce that Winn Wise has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective April 29, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Ga., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire is pleased to announce that Winn Wise has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective April 29, 2024.
  • Since that time, he has served in leadership roles within Southwire's OEM, Industrial, Commercial and Residential businesses.
  • With this move, Southwire's Electrical Distribution, National Accounts and Strategic Channels, Specialty Distribution, Retail and Canadian teams will continue to report to Wise.
  • In this role, he will focus on the residential and commercial solutions sold through electrical distribution, retail and specialty channels throughout North America.

Southwire and Resideo Announce Agreement Related to the Sale of Resideo's Genesis Wire & Cable Business

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CARROLLTON, Ga., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire Company, LLC, and Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI) announced today a definitive agreement for the sale by Resideo to Southwire of its Genesis Wire & Cable business, a leading low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer based in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Ga., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire Company, LLC, and Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI) announced today a definitive agreement for the sale by Resideo to Southwire of its Genesis Wire & Cable business, a leading low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer based in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
  • "We are excited to welcome the Genesis team to Southwire," said Rich Stinson, Southwire's President and CEO.
  • "We're excited to welcome the Genesis Cable team to Southwire," said Norman Adkins, COO at Southwire.
  • "We look forward to continuing the strong partnership between Genesis and our ADI Global Distribution business and the opportunity to expand our relationship with Southwire."

Resideo and Southwire Announce Agreement Related to the Sale of Resideo's Genesis Cable Business

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI) announced today a definitive agreement for the sale to Southwire Company, LLC of its Genesis Cable business, a leading low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer based in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI) announced today a definitive agreement for the sale to Southwire Company, LLC of its Genesis Cable business, a leading low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer based in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
  • "This is also an exciting opportunity for the Genesis team, who will join a well-recognized industry leader in Southwire.
  • We look forward to continuing the strong partnership between Genesis and our ADI Global Distribution business and the opportunity to expand our relationship with Southwire."
  • "We are excited to welcome the Genesis team to Southwire," said Rich Stinson, Southwire's President and CEO.

The Power of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Southwire Releases First DEI Report and Updates Website with New Mission Statement and Areas of Focus

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

As Southwire powers forward and establishes itself as an organization that is intently focused on DEI, the company has released its first DEI report.

Key Points: 
  • As Southwire powers forward and establishes itself as an organization that is intently focused on DEI, the company has released its first DEI report.
  • At the same time, Southwire is releasing a new version of its DEI website, updating its mission statement and refining its areas of focus — all of which are bold steps for a private company.
  • The report and new website updates can both be found here .
  • As Southwire advances its DEI strategy, the company will continue to focus on creating an inclusive ONE Southwire culture.

Southwire Enters Partnership with NKT to Supply Underground Cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express Project

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Monday, August 28, 2023

CARROLLTON, Ga., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the company continues its focus on strategic growth and sustainability, Southwire has been awarded the supply of a portion of the underground power cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) by NKT, the project's turnkey cable supplier and cable system technology owner. CHPE is a transmission project that will deliver 1,250 megawatts of clean, renewable hydropower from the U.S.-Canadian border to Queens, N.Y., enough power for more than one million New York homes.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Ga., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the company continues its focus on strategic growth and sustainability, Southwire has been awarded the supply of a portion of the underground power cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) by NKT, the project's turnkey cable supplier and cable system technology owner.
  • "As I have said many times – it is a great time to be in our industry and an even better time to be at Southwire.
  • "The Champlain Hudson Power Express is central to the green transition of New York, and we are proud to be the turnkey cable system provider for the project with our market leading HVDC power cable technology.
  • As part of the partnership, Southwire will be manufacturing the cables in its Huntersville Plant in North Carolina.

Southwire is Powering Transformation by Focusing on Company's Sustainability Goals

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Monday, August 21, 2023

In 2022, Southwire's sustainability goals kept the company focused on what it wants to continue to achieve and ensure the company is held accountable for driving progress year over year.

Key Points: 
  • In 2022, Southwire's sustainability goals kept the company focused on what it wants to continue to achieve and ensure the company is held accountable for driving progress year over year.
  • Southwire has aligned each goal with one of its five core tenets in line with our overall sustainability approach.
  • In addition, Southwire products also support grid adaptation
    and hardening – with requirements for consistent power delivery growing higher than ever before.
  • Southwire is also proud to further its commitment to sustainability through the release of its 2022 Sustainability Fact Sheet, an overview of the company's progress toward its sustainability goals and key initiatives from 2022.

Southwire to Open Customer Service Center in DFW Area

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

CARROLLTON, Ga. , July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of its long-term modernization strategy and in an effort to continuously improve customer experience, Southwire will open a new Customer Service Center (CSC) in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW), Texas area next year.

Key Points: 
  • "We're committed to providing industry-leading customer service and being an employer of choice, and this customer service center is a testament to those efforts."
  • "This CSC will take Southwire's customer service to a new level," said Norman Adkins, Chief Operating Officer.
  • "Southwire provides power responsibly to customers around the world, and now they can modernize their operations with new, state-of-the-art technology at their Customer Service Center at AllianceTexas.
  • "We're excited to open a new CSC in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and build on our commitment to deliver best-in-class service to our customers.

Southwire Announces Organizational Changes

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

CARROLLTON, Ga., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the company continues its efforts to remain generationally-sustainable, Southwire announced organizational changes this week.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Ga., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the company continues its efforts to remain generationally-sustainable, Southwire announced organizational changes this week.
  • Brandon Moss, Southwire's current President of TCAS, announced this week that he will resign from Southwire for a role outside of the company.
  • "Over the last 16 years, I've had the tremendous opportunity to grow my career at Southwire.
  • Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.

Southwire Announces Expansion in Florence, Ala.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

CARROLLTON, Ga., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, Southwire has announced an expansion at its campus in Florence, Ala., that is expected to increase production capacity by 30% and create approximately 120 jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The Florence expansion is a testament to those efforts," said Rich Stinson, Southwire's president and CEO.
  • The Southwire Florence Plant was acquired from Essex in 2006 to support the company's production of commercial and residential building wire.
  • "This expansion speaks volumes about the dedication, hard work and commitment of our team members, and we look forward to the opportunities that this expansion will bring."
  • It's always a great day when we can assist a gold-standard company, such as Southwire, with this expansion in Florence and Lauderdale County.