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IWCS Elects Two to the Board of Directors

Guy Castonguay of Corning Optical Communications and Ben Waite of Fiber Optic Center Are Elected Board Members
IWCS - International Cable & Connectivity Symposium , the premier worldwide conference for new technologies in cable and connectivity products , processes and applications , has elected Guy Castonguay of Corning Optical Communications , Glendale , Arizona and Ben Waite of Fiber Optic Center , New Bedford , Massachusetts to the Board of Directors . “ We are fortunate to add these two individuals who bring a wealth of experience to IWCS ,” says Robert Wessels of CommScope , Inc . and Chairman of the Board of Directors . “ Their depth of knowledge of the connectorization of cabling infrastructure will be an asset as we strengthen our connectivity content and industry presence .”
Guy Castonguay ( left ) is Director of Technology at Corning Optical Communications . He has been active on the IWCS symposium committee since 2010 and was the committee chairman in 2015 . He has worked in the Telecom industry for 32 years , mainly in product development engineering roles , starting his career with Nortel in 1985 and transitioning to Corning in 1995 . During his career , he has led organizations focused on development of products for telecom , CATV and enterprises networks . He received his bachelor ’ s degree in mechanical engineering and a master of business administration from Laval University , Quebec , Canada , and holds 21 patents covering copper and fiber optic passive components for telecommunications . “ I ’ m looking forward to work with the Board members to promote the IWCS vision and support the growth of technology and our industry ,” said Castonguay .
About IWCS
The IWCS International Cable & Connectivity Symposium is the premier venue for new technologies in cable and connectivity products , processes and applications . For over 65 years , the IWCS Symposium has been the leading worldwide conference for peer reviewed papers and presentations on technologies and trends in wire , cable and connectivity for the communications , data , electronics , power , industrial , automotive and aerospace industries .
The IWCS Symposium Committee generates an extremely high caliber program for each year ’ s conference , with over 100 papers and WN MARCH 2017 12 dkiddoo @ iwcs . org .
presentations in 20 compelling sessions over three full days . The International Cable & Connectivity Symposium is an opportunity to explore discussions on topical issues , learn about new technologies and network with global industry colleagues .
Headquarters :
IWCS , Inc . 644 Shrewsbury Commons Ave . PMB # 250 , Shrewsbury , PA 17361 USA .
For further information , visit the IWCS website www . iwcs . org or contact David B . Kiddoo , CEO , at