Encore Wire Corp
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview
Encore Wire, established in 1989 in McKinney, Texas, has evolved from a 68,000 square foot industrial warehouse into a prominent manufacturer of copper and aluminum building wire. With a sprawling campus covering 460 acres and over 3.5 million square feet under roof, the company has grown significantly, expanding its product lines into residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Encore Wire's culture is founded on traditional values such as accountability, trust, and loyalty, emphasizing service, professionalism, and stewardship in its operations and community engagement. The company operates with a singular focus on 600-volt wire and cable, aiming to provide exceptional quality and customer service.
Products and Innovations
Encore Wire offers a comprehensive range of superior-quality wire and cable solutions for diverse markets including residential, commercial, industrial, data centers, healthcare, and clean energy projects such as solar, electric vehicles, battery storage, wind, and utility transmission. The product portfolio includes various types like THHN/THWN-2, MC cable, Tray Cable, and specialized offerings for demanding environments like oil and gas. A key differentiator is Encore Wire's innovative packaging and value-add technologies designed to enhance job site efficiency and safety. These include the Reel Payoff® and Reel Payoff® Premium, self-spinning wooden reels; the Cyclone Barrel Pack® and MC Barrel Pack for direct pulling; and the lightweight PullPro®. Furthermore, patented technologies like SmartColorID®, SmartCount®, SuperSlick Elite®, and SmartStripe provide enhanced identification, precise cutting, effortless pulling, and improved wire visibility.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
The company maintains a strong commitment to quality, evidenced by its state-of-the-art, DAP-certified quality control lab and the LEED® Platinum Certified Encore TechLab® for research and development. This vertical integration extends to an in-house copper recycling program, reflecting Encore Wire's dedication to environmental sustainability. The company's products are proudly made in the USA, which contributes to better quality, faster delivery times, and reduced reliance on global supply chains. Encore Wire also incorporates sustainable solutions into its product lines, particularly for the growing clean energy sector.
Operational Excellence and Customer Focus
Encore Wire prides itself on industry-leading delivery times and a 'whatever it takes' approach to customer service, ensuring projects stay on schedule. The company's operational excellence is supported by its integrated campus, enabling extensive production capacity and flexible solutions, including custom-cut lengths and paralleling capabilities. This focus on efficiency, combined with a reliable product offering and a commitment to customer success, aims to build long-lasting partnerships. The company also encourages external innovation through its 'Ideas' submission program.
