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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
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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 is Powering Transformation by Focusing on Company's Sustainability Goals

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.

Salas O’Brien Celebrates Grand Opening of Kaiser Permanente’s San Marcos Medical Center

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Engineering and technical services firm Salas O’Brien joins Kaiser Permanente in celebrating the grand opening of the new San Marcos Medical Center, bringing state-of-the-art care to California’s North County region patients.

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  • Engineering and technical services firm Salas O’Brien joins Kaiser Permanente in celebrating the grand opening of the new San Marcos Medical Center, bringing state-of-the-art care to California’s North County region patients.
  • Under Salas O’Brien’s electrical engineering leadership, the San Marcos Medical Center becomes Kaiser’s first new hospital designed with a microgrid system and the first to use DC lighting on patient care floors, providing the surrounding community reliable access to the latest medical technology while promoting the hospital system’s dedication to environmental leadership.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816880268/en/
    The new San Marcos Medical Center opened in August 2023.
  • Salas O’Brien’s innovative electrical engineering design led to LEED Platinum certification, greater reliability of operations, and cost-savings.

Southwire to Open Customer Service Center in DFW Area

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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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.

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  • "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.

Cerrowire Launches MC Cable Lineup

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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HARTSELLE, Ala., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerrowire, a leading U.S. manufacturer of copper building wire, hosted the grand opening of its new, 270,000-SF, Metal Clad (MC) cable production facility.

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  • HARTSELLE, Ala., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerrowire, a leading U.S. manufacturer of copper building wire, hosted the grand opening of its new, 270,000-SF, Metal Clad (MC) cable production facility.
  • Two-hundred people, including local and state leaders, contractors, employees, and their families cut the "ribbon" of MC Cable during the ceremony.
  • Cerrowire jumps into the Metal Clad Cable market with innovative markings and improvements allowing electricians to install faster and with more accuracy.
  • MC cable is a favorite for commercial building construction applications such as hospitals, multi-family housing, large restaurants, and commercial venues.

Southwire Announces Organizational Changes

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

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  • 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
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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.

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  • 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.

Southwire Announces New Line of Spring Steel Fasteners & Supports: In-Stock and Shipping Now

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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CARROLLTON, Ga., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire is proud to introduce Spring Steel Fasteners and Supports to its expanding portfolio of Components Solutions.

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  • CARROLLTON, Ga., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire is proud to introduce Spring Steel Fasteners and Supports to its expanding portfolio of Components Solutions.
  • Spring Steel is used by electrical contractors at the stud level of construction to hang, support, or mount wire, cable, conduit, rods, strut, steel boxes and more.
  • Southwire's initial line of over three hundred items encompasses five major subcategories in hanging and support including Cable/Conduit, Structural Attachments, Stud/Drywall, Datacom/Low Voltage and Acoustical/Ceiling.
  • Now shipping, Southwire Spring Steel Fasteners and Supports are made of heat-treated, coated steel that is lightweight, flexible, strong and easy to install, with multiple tool-free options.

Southwire Launches 2021 Sustainability Report

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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CARROLLTON, Ga., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire's long-held commitment to sustainability has been evident throughout its history and was formalized with its first official sustainability report in 2007. Reflecting that commitment, the company recently launched its 2021 sustainability report, prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Ga., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwire's long-held commitment to sustainability has been evident throughout its history and was formalized with its first official sustainability report in 2007.
  • Reflecting that commitment, the company recently launched its 2021 sustainability report, prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.
  • In our thinking, the concepts of sustainability hold no boundaries and can be universally applied," said Burt Fealing, Southwire executive vice president, general counsel and chief sustainability officer.
  • To access Southwire's 2021 sustainability report and analyst download, visit www.southwire.com/sustainability .

JD Martin Selected to Rep Southwire in CO and WY

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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HOUSTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Baker, CEO/ President of JD Martin, is pleased to announce the firm has been selected to expand its representation of Southwire in two new markets – Colorado and Wyoming – starting June 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to supporting Southwire's solid growth in the Mountain region."
  • Electrical customers across these areas can work with JD Martin as their local resource for sales, service and support of the Southwire product portfolio.
  • JD Martin Company is an electrical manufacturers' representative agency that sells and markets premier lines of electrical products to OEM and MRO contractors, and end-user markets through wholesale distribution.
  • Southwire is a leader in technology and innovation, Southwire is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers.