2019-06-26 14:13
Aluminum wire & cable is nothing new to the electrical industry. Seen mainly in utility applications, it is now being used more and more in large scale commercial, industrial, and reside… Read More
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2019-06-26 14:13
– by Ted Jolly
Ted Jolly is DWC’s resident “marketing geek” and is dedicated to informing customers about DWC’s outstanding products and services
A few weeks a… Read More
2019-06-26 14:12
For many, the summer season is vacation season. It’s the time of year when you and other staff members at your electrical distributor might consider taking some time to travel and be w… Read More
2019-06-05 14:14
The modern day work environment is evolving and many electrical distributors are increasing their focus on employee wellness. Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) advocates its employees to Li… Read More
2019-06-05 14:08
As the old saying goes – readers are leaders.
If you have a sales role at an electrical distributor and you’re committed to improvement, you likely realize the importance of dev… Read More
2019-06-05 14:05
If you have a customer with an upcoming project requiring wire & cable, you want to get them what they need, when they need it. In most cases, these projects are submitted to you with ti… Read More
2019-04-29 22:52
Your electrical distributor has a unique vision, operational style, and its own way of doing things. These elements, among others, help form your company culture. Culture impacts different a… Read More
2019-04-29 21:57
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) stocks several types of high temperature wire. High temp wire is a hard to find specialty wire that is used in high heat conditions. It is used in several… Read More
2019-03-27 22:16
Name brands can be expensive, even in the electrical industry. Belden is one of those brands. For the customer that prefers a more cost effective option over the Belden brand, Distributor Wi… Read More
2019-03-27 22:10
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) is dedicated to Give Back, A Lot. It’s one of our values that was developed in 2012. Beyond our wire & cable distribution business, DWC wanted to… Read More
2019-03-27 21:52
For project business, becoming involved in the planning stages can lead to increased profitability for the electrical distributor.
In the increasingly competitive world of electrical distri… Read More
2019-02-25 23:41
In most markets, electrical distribution is a highly competitive space with wholesalers in direct competition for counter sales and project business. A wide range of factors determine which… Read More
2019-02-25 23:29
Every year, Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) customers look forward to the NFL pick ‘em challenge at the beginning of football season. Within DWC, employees get excited for a le… Read More
2019-01-25 18:19
According to a recent Reuters poll of metals industry analysts, copper prices are due to bounce back in 2019 as healthy supply/demand fundamentals overcome macro-economic worries.
The Londo… Read More
2019-01-25 16:39
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) has grown its sales team with experienced account managers to continue to provide our customers with superior service and knowledge.
DWC is thrilled to in… Read More
2019-01-21 00:57
Every holiday season, people of the electrical industry join together to support Distributor Wire & Cable’s (DWC) toy drive. Before Christmas, DWC collects toys to donate to the To… Read More
2018-09-26 19:26
Introducing our newest Account Manager, Julian Fox.
Julian Fox was born and raised in Colorado. He moved to Texas while in high school and when he graduated, he received a hockey scholarship… Read More
2018-06-06 21:30
DWC is proud to celebrate 10 years in business!
We opened our doors in 2008. Back then, our founder, Bryce Huett, had experience in the wire and cable industry and had spent time in San Fran… Read More
2018-05-14 20:19
Meet Sales Assistant, Taylor Thorpe.
Taylor is a true Colorado native. However, she lived in Reno, NV for eight years while growing up. While living in Reno, her family owned an electrical c… Read More
2018-03-21 18:40
We’ve added a new Account Manager, Chad O’Neil, to our sales team.
Chad was born and raised in New York where he earned his bachelor’s degree from State University of New Y… Read More
2018-01-09 19:26
See what happened behind the scenes at DWC in 2017. It’s our Year in Review!
For Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC), 2017 was a whirlwind! Our family continued to grow thro… Read More
2017-12-12 19:04
The Holidays can be magical and merry. . .
In 2017, it seemed like Christmas was here in September. Stores stocked their shelves with decorations and the toy commercials started to pour in… Read More
2017-10-09 21:46
Once upon a time, in The Kingdom of Copper, there was a bustle amongst the royals and the nobles. Stories about wire & cable were being told, and uncertainty spread quickly. The Kingdom… Read More
2017-08-02 15:01
Hello, my name is Jared Karlson. I am Distributor Wire & Cable’s (DWC) Sales Intern. I am currently a student at the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK) majoring in Industrial Di… Read More
2017-07-21 20:13
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) is excited to announce another addition to our sales team, Wayne Niederhaus. Before joining the DWC Family, Wayne worked as a sales manager at Arrow E… Read More
2017-06-05 18:39
Last month we asked you about our customer service, stock, what we could do better for you and more. We told you to let us have it because we’re big kids and could take it. Over 300 of… Read More
2017-05-22 14:09
On Cinco de Mayo, we held our second Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) award ceremony. We have an extraordinary family and love to recognize them for their hard work.
DWC’ers voted fo… Read More
2017-05-09 14:55
Bare copper is fairly resistant to corrosion, but when it is used in wet environments or places with high humidity, it can quickly become damaged. When bare copper is operating at… Read More
2017-05-09 14:54
Last month, Denver HQ was packed with more family members than usual. Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) held its first Cable Distribution Center (CDC) Manager Summit. Managers flew in from… Read More
2017-04-17 20:48
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) added a new family member to our sales team, Dan Ford. His background in accounting and finance is the perfect compliment to his new role as an account man… Read More
2017-04-04 21:35
We are proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Tele-Fonika for medium voltage cables in the U.S. Western territories.
As a Master Distributor of specialty wire and cable, we are… Read More
2017-03-21 14:49
At Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC), we pride ourselves on our unique company culture. Part of that culture stems from the fun things we provide to the DWC Family within our Denver HQ offi… Read More
2017-03-07 21:53
We all know that high temp wire is HOT, but how hot can it really get? First, let’s look at a few of the different types of high temp wire such as, MGT, TGGT and SRML. While all of the… Read More
2017-02-07 15:34
What to choose, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or plenum? Consider asking yourself these simple questions to aid in the decision making process.
If the building or wire were to catch fire, does th… Read More
2016-12-13 18:28
SO CordCan I get a 2/0 SOOW Cord?
The short answer is, no. SOOW isn’t made larger than 2 AWG. Don’t worry, because we have other products for you to consider. There are sev… Read More
2016-12-13 18:11
The holiday’s are a magical time of year, which often brings out the best in humanity. This year, Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) celebrated it’s 9th Annual Toys for Tots Toy… Read More
2016-12-13 17:46
We sat down with our Cable Distribution Center (CDC) Manager, Chris Harrison, to talk about what it’s like to work in our Denver CDC. Before working at DWC, Chris was a Customer Servi… Read More
2016-11-07 16:46
When you work in an office every day, things can get rather monotonous. Go to work. Say hello to the weird guy who sits by the front door. Drink your coffee. Stare at your computer and… Read More
2016-10-03 21:06
Eating healthy is a daily, maybe even hourly struggle that many people face. The problem is that often, the cheapest, or easiest option isn’t always the healthiest. Sometimes, the thin… Read More
2016-09-02 19:07
Our website is a labor of love…The thing is, not everyone knows that the photos on our website are real moments that actually happened. Since I was one of the photographers who worked… Read More
2016-08-09 15:06
At Distributor Wire & Cable, we focus on giving our customers what they want. When asked how to improve the experience at DWC, customers asked for more items in stock.&n&helli…Read More
2016-08-02 21:41
In an era where technology is king and people-to-people interactions are becoming less relevant, what happens to those of us who still want to talk to a person and not a machine? The answer… Read More
2016-06-07 14:31
Distributor Wire & Cable is proud to present its online product catalog. With this electronic version, you can use the search feature to check out different product types and find… Read More
2016-05-03 15:24
2016-05-03 15:24
Senior Account Lead, Drew Piller, helps keep our golf game on par as we approach our annual Hack’s & Whack’s Golf Tournament Read More
2016-05-02 21:47
Everyone has stress, but not everyone knows how to manage it. As part of our value to Live Healthy, we took a hard look at ourselves and the stress we feel every day. We learned two t… Read More
2016-04-05 15:22
This month, our Procurement Manager, Robert McCord, asked us to highlight a few of the items he’s been purchasing. As you may already know, he loves to shop for wire & cable- Espec… Read More
2016-04-05 15:07
Synchronized swimming is not for the faint of heart. It takes dedication. It is a combination of dance and gymnastics and when done properly it is a beautiful display of the arts. It took o… Read More
2016-02-26 20:17
Leadership is a big, scary word that gets thrown around quite often in the workplace. What does leadership actually mean? What does it look like? At Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC)… Read More
2016-02-09 15:41
My name is Robert Saldi. I’m an account manager at DWC. I have been in the industry for almost 11 years. For the last 7 years, I’ve been an account manager at DWC. During this ti… Read More
2016-02-09 15:40
We have incredible people at Distributor Wire & Cable, and they make our family pretty awesome! With it being award season, we thought it was time to host the 2015 DWC Family Awards.
Our… Read More
2016-02-09 14:58
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) is excited to announce that it is looking at expanding its business and exploring the opening of its ninth Cable Distribution Center in southern California… Read More
2016-01-12 17:02
2016-01-12 16:47
Dan Johnson, DWC logistics specialist, has been named chairman of the 2016 DWC Safety Team. The team’s objective is to consistently deliver the safest workplace for the DWC Family.
Dan… Read More
2015-10-06 18:28
We are thrilled to announce that we made it to the east in Columbus, Ohio. Our eighth cable distribution center (CDC) officially opened its doors on Monday, October 5th, 2015.
With our new C… Read More
2015-10-06 16:39
We spoke to a diverse group of our customers across the country. From Abilene to Cottage Grove and Whippany to Kennewick, you gave us your thoughts about your customer experience with Distri… Read More
2015-10-06 16:32
The DWC Family is growing! In the past three months we added four new family members to our sales team. We’re happy to have them on board.
The east coast crew is made up of John Ibbet… Read More
2015-09-08 16:44
We are finally moving east! Columbus, Ohio will be our third cable distribution center (CDC) opening in 2015, and our eighth total. We are thrilled to add Columbus to the list of cities tha… Read More
2015-08-04 21:18
Think back to your first job. I remember mine. I worked for $4.25/hour at Higginbotham Bros & Company.
Your first job can teach you a lot about yourself. It is typically the least… Read More
2015-08-04 21:17
Hot summer days can only mean one thing. Golf season is finally here!
On Saturday, August 1st we hosted our 6th Annual Hack’s & Whack’s Golf Tournament. We returned to Saddle… Read More
2015-07-07 15:04
DWC is now stocking high temperature wire, sizes 16-10 AWG.
SRML, also known as SFF-2, is rated at 150ºC and is a 600V single conductor product. It is available in black and a va… Read More
2015-06-04 16:03
Who doesn’t love a fresh homemade chocolate chip cookie? I prefer mine a little warm so the chocolate is slightly melted inside. As we celebrate DWC’s 7th birthday th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Our Minneapolis cable distribution center (CDC) is now open and ready for business. We are thrilled to call Minnesota our newest home. A shiny new CDC wouldn’t be complete without a ne… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of our values at Distributor Wire & Cable is to Live Healthy. What does that mean exactly? It means getting enough rest each night, eating healthy, taking care of our bodies and havi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Shouts of laughter and cries of defeat could be heard throughout The Tavern Downtown on Friday, January 10th. What brought such a rambunctious and energized group to the Tavern? Why th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This year was a crazy, stupid, fast roller coaster year for our Distributor Wire & Cable family. Throughout 2013 our DWC family has doubled in size! This year, 24 new family members join… Read More
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