Houston Wire and Cable Company

• Founded in 1975.
• Subsidiary of OmniCable.
• One of the largest redistributors and master distributors of electrical wire, cable and related services in the U.S. industrial distribution market.
• Supplies electrical distributors throughout the United States.
• Focus on providing the right product, at the right place, at the right time.

Products and inventory

• Multi-million-dollar inventory of electrical and mechanical wire and cable from leading manufacturers.
• More than 30,000 products stocked and sold annually.
• Example product families mentioned on the website include:
• Aluminum building wire (XHHW-2, SER, SEU, mobile home feeder and more).
• CIR crush- and impact-resistant cable designed to replace traditional MC-type cables.
• Flexible and portable cord (SOOW and SEOOW) in black, yellow and white.
• Variable frequency drive (VFD) cable for motor and drive connections.

Distribution network and logistics

• Strategic distribution centers across the United States.
• Inventories are regionally profiled and reviewed daily to maximize availability.
• Standard same-day shipments available from stock (see Services document for further detail).
• Nationwide service with a focus on high order accuracy and on-time delivery.

Customers and industries

Houston Wire and Cable supplies electrical distributors that serve a wide range of end-user industries, including those referenced on the website:

• Industrial manufacturing.
• Commercial and residential construction.
• Power and utility.
• Oil, gas, petrochemical and refining.
• Metals and minerals.
• Food and beverage.
• Communications and data.
• Transportation.
• Water and wastewater.
• Schools, hospitals and public facilities.

Service commitments and quality

• Emphasis on workplace safety for employees.
• Long-term satisfaction of customers and suppliers.
• Commitment to:
• Approximately 99.9% on-time performance.
• Approximately 99.9% order accuracy.
• Ability to source hard-to-find or specialty wire and cable when not in stock.

How to inquire or request a quote

• Prospective and existing customers can use the "Get a Quote" and "Ask Us a Question or Leave Us a Comment" forms on the Houston Wire and Cable website to request pricing, availability information and application support.

Typical use cases include:

• Large construction projects.
• Capital expansion projects.
• Other projects with significant or complex wire and cable requirements.

Program objectives

• Reduce total cost of ownership for cable through superior logistics and planning.
• Ensure the right product is available at the right place at the right time.
• Minimize surplus and waste while maintaining sufficient inventory for changes.

Traditional project challenges the program addresses

The Cable Management program is intended to mitigate common project challenges such as:

• Long material lead times.
• Excessive cable surplus at project completion.
• Lack of inventory for change orders.
• Limited flexibility when specifications change.
• Exposure to fluctuating commodity prices.
• Up-front capital tied up in cable purchases.
• Job site product damage and loss.
• Job site theft of materials.

HWC project solutions and benefits

Key elements of HWC's Cable Management program include:

• Immediate availability of inventory for the project from HWC's facilities.
• Elimination or significant reduction of project surplus cable.
• Extra pre-allocated "safety stock" to support change orders and unexpected needs.
• Flexibility to change or modify cable specifications and inventory profiles during the project.
• Firm pricing structure for covered cable during the program term.
• "Pay as you release" invoice approach tied to cable releases instead of large up-front purchases.
• Professionally managed inventory held in HWC facilities.
• Secure warehousing of project material in HWC facilities.

How to learn more or enroll a project

• Customers interested in Cable Management can contact Houston Wire and Cable through their sales representative or via the contact and quote request forms on the HWC website to discuss project details and program options.

Value Added Wire and Cable Services

Overview

Houston Wire and Cable (HWC) provides a broad range of value added services through electrical distribution to enhance standard wire and cable products. These services are designed to:

• Meet stringent or custom wire and cable requirements.
• Reduce installation time in the field.
• Improve identification and handling of conductors.

With an experienced sales team, modern value added processing capabilities, strong customer service and coast-to-coast distribution coverage, HWC focuses on providing the right product, at the right place, at the right time.

Core value added services

Examples of value added services described on the HWC website include:

• Pulling eyes
• Factory-installed pulling eyes to simplify cable pulls and reduce installation time.

• Striping
• Application of one or more colored stripes to help distinguish conductors.

• Custom marking and legend printing
• Custom text legends, sequential marking and other identification printed directly on the cable, subject to size and character limitations.

• Twisting
• Twisting together multiple conductors (pairs or multi-conductor assemblies) to meet application requirements.

• Packaging options
• Multiple reel and packaging choices such as metal reels, wooden reels, plastic reels, kitting, tagging and barcoding.

• Additional processing options
• Spiral and longitudinal striping.
• Hot stamping and print wheel printing.
• Inkjet printing.
• Barrel packing.
• Paralleling of multiple conductors.

Related programs and capabilities

• UL-certified respooling and cut-to-length services.
• Custom cable designs to meet specific application needs.
• Cable Management and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to support ongoing or large-scale requirements.

How to request value added services

• Customers can work with their Houston Wire and Cable sales representative to specify the desired value added services when placing orders through electrical distribution.
• Additional details or quotations can be requested via the "Get a Quote" and contact forms on the HWC website.

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