CWI - Central Wire Industries
Metal wire
Company Overview
Central Wire Group of Companies (CWI) is a global leader in wire and cable solutions, boasting over 60 years of industry excellence. With 13 manufacturing locations across three countries—Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom—CWI employs over 750 professionals. The company's mission is to empower customers by unlocking infinite possibilities for their advancement and success through innovative wire and cable solutions. CWI's operations are vertically integrated, ensuring comprehensive control from raw wire rod to finished cable assembly. Their commitment to quality is underscored by rigorous certifications, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485, alongside adherence to various military specifications like QML-6117.
Comprehensive Product Portfolio
CWI offers an extensive range of high-performance specialty alloys in nickel, stainless steel, and red metals. Their diverse product lines include ultra-fine wire, shaped profile wire, wire rope strands, and custom cable assemblies. Technical specifications vary by product, with wire diameters ranging from 0.001″ to 1.00” for medical applications, and fine wire as small as 0.001”. The company provides a wide array of alloys, such as austenitic, ferritic, duplex, martensitic, super duplex stainless steels, cobalt, nickel-based alloys, copper, and brass. Additionally, CWI manufactures cold heading wire, spring wire, lashing wire, resistance wire, knitted wire mesh (Tech-Mesh™), demister pads, and structured/random packing solutions. Complementing these, they offer welding wire, custom CNC machined parts, wire rope terminals, and Locoloc® swaging tools.
Industry Expertise and Quality Assurance
CWI's products are crucial for mission-critical applications across a broad spectrum of industries. They serve the medical sector with precise wire and cable for devices, the oil and gas industry with slicklines and filtration solutions, and the mining and marine environments with high-strength, corrosion-resistant wires and cables. In aerospace, CWI supplies cable assemblies for flight controls and bar stock for structural components, while the automotive industry benefits from their cold heading wire for fasteners, welding wire, and spring wire for suspension systems. The company's in-house manufacturing capabilities, including advanced tooling and centerless grinding, ensure dimensional accuracy and consistent physical properties. CWI's dedication to quality, customization, and domestic sourcing positions them as a reliable partner for demanding applications worldwide.
