IWMA MEMBER BENEFITS
Almost 300 corporations in the wire & cable industry throughout the world already enjoy the benefits of membership - which include:
- FREE posting of your company news editorials on this website
- FREE-OF-CHARGE editorials in the full colour WCN newsletter - distributed to thousands of wire and cable technologists worldwide and also read by our worldwide audience here on the IWMA website. This is a tremendous marketing and promotional opportunity worth the cost of membership alone!
- FREE hospitality, office, interpreter and communication services at wire Düsseldorf, wire China, wire Russia, wire Southeast Asia, Wire & Cable India and Interwire exhibitions.
- REDUCED fees for members at IWMA conferences and special events – some are even totally free to members.
- FREE 12 month package on the WIREFIRST.COM directory website worth US$425 per year
- INVALUABLE information and advice on exhibitions and events worldwide.
- REGULAR NETWORKING opportunities within the industry at IWMA events.
- ACCESS to the IWMA Educational Trust Award Scheme, worth up to US$24,000 to awardees.
- SPECIAL benefits at IWMA supported events like local information service, competitive hotel rates, special freight rates, and discounted stand-fitting packages, usually in prime positions.
Why so many organisations around the world
value IWMA membership so highly:
Industry partner to major wire and cable exhibitions
“As a company we probably benefit most at the time of exhibitions. We had a problem with space for an upcoming exhibition. Not only were they able to accommodate us and our requests we were also able to secure an excellent stand location and the IWMA negotiated excellent hotel rates on our behalf” – Rob Lee, Metalube Ltd
The IWMA works closely with the organisers to promote and develop key events like wire Düsseldorf, wire Southeast Asia, Metaltech, wire Russia and wire China to the benefit of both members and the industry.
Practical help to members is a key element of the IWMA’s philosophy
“One of my main reasons for membership is the assistance received from IWMA staff, be it via telephone, correspondence or at the various wire shows”
– Bill Crowle, QED Wire Lines Inc., Canada
In addition to support and communication services for members at the major Messe Düsseldorf exhibitions and at Interwire, the IWMA offers comprehensive exhibitor packages at cost and free practical advice and local knowledge to make participation as trouble free as possible.
International conferences for technical exchange and education
“Membership of the IWMA has many benefits for us and we particularly value the technical conferences they organise and exhibition facilities they provide”
– Sedat Erikoglu, ER Bakir, Turkey
Since its founding in 1970 the IWMA has organised more than 40 technical conferences throughout the world providing highly valued forums for exchanges of technology between wire and cable makers and designers and manufacturers of production and processing machinery. IWMA conferences address the educational requirements of the industry by appraising delegates of the latest technology. Speakers have a highly effective means of informing the market of their latest developments and all past papers presented at IWMA technical events are a valuable educational resource.
A variety of social and networking events
“As an early IWMA member we have often benefited from its totally professional, friendly and forward-looking approach in all matters and we especially value the international contacts made over the years” – Richard Mestitz, Techna International Ltd, UK
There are a number of member events: an annual industry lunch; a members’ dinner at every wire Düsseldorf; an annual dinner dance weekend and a golf tournament and dinner.
Free marketing, promotional opportunities via WCN newsletter,
E-Zine and IWMA website
“It is useful to be a member as it allows you to get in contact with other companies and prospect business partners from the industry”
– Albert Sedlmaier, dataM Sheetmetal, Germany
By submitting editorials for publication in the WCN newsletter member companies can communicate to thousands of hard copy and electronic version (E-Zine) readers worldwide plus countless more via the IWMA website. The website can accept editorials for publication throughout the year.