State-by-State Employment Data

AWPA gathers information about the size and scope of the US Wire Industry. Data about the number of US manufacturing facilities and the number of employees and their wages are collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data is aggregated for Wire Drawing mills, Wire Fabricators, Spring Manufacturers and the Steel Mills which supply raw material to AWPA members. Together these key indicators tell legislators about the importance of the Wire Industry to the United States economy.

National Data 2023

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Description of the Industry by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

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The United States Wire Industry represents over $20 billion in annual sales.

AWPA member companies are located in over 35 states and 140 Congressional Districts. In states, where there are 3 or more facilities, AWPA compiles a summary of the Wire Industry data in those states.

Employment Data by State

National Employment Data 2022

FEATURED HOME TOWN PLANT TOUR

Mid-South Wire of Nashville, TN, Hosts Key Members of the Commerce Department

AWPA member company Mid-South Wire (Nashville, TN) recently hosted several key members of the Commerce Department, that included Lisa Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement & Compliance. They did a full tour of the facilities and had a lengthy discussion period to talk about specific trade issues that affect our business. “It was refreshing to have Washington staffers come out and see an operation so that they could visualize it and better understand it. We feel like it was very beneficial for them as well as for us.” said John T. Johnson, President of Mid-South Wire.

If your company is interested in hosting a member at your facility, please contact the AWPA for an invitation template as well as “Tips for Tours”.