WIRE NEWS March 2017 | Page 13

Ben Waite ( right ) is President and CEO of Fiber Optic Center ( FOC ), an international leader in distributing fiber optic components , equipment and supplies . He brings extensive experience in technical field work , business strategy , manufacturing and engineering management . Starting in technical sales management at FOC in 1995 , he became business development manager , then executive vice president before becoming CEO . His previous experience with New England Fiberoptic Council includes board membership for seven years during which he was elected Secretary , Treasurer and President , to help promote the fiber optics industry within New England . Among his skills are an in-depth knowledge of the fiber optic industry and of cable assembly manufacturing , strategic planning , and performance and quality standards . He received his bachelor ’ s degree in physics at Colby College in Waterville , Maine , USA . “ I am honored to serve on the IWCS board ,” Waite said . “ I look forward to working together with the board and management team to continue to deliver their compelling vision focusing on the expansion of connectivity .”

Bar Products and Services Ltd – Supporting the Wire Tube and Rod Industry Worldwide

Bar Products and Services Ltd – supporting the wire tube and rod industry worldwide are thrilled to announce their ever-increasing global success . “ Our Wire Strand Compaction Units are flying off the shelves !”
Following on from their extremely effective attendance at the Wire 2016 exhibition , securing multiple worldwide contracts – Bar Products and Services Ltd are delighted to announce their thriving expansions into China , Mexico and Europe .
No less than Six ‘ Wire Rope / Strand Compaction Units ’ plus compaction rollers have been supplied this year to India and Mexico , for Strand sizes from 2mm to 40mm . A further 5 machines for the wire rope industry will be shipped out to China this month and an additional one into Europe . Sales of the wire Strand Compaction Units are supported by our associate company who have many years ’ experience and expertise in the manufacture of wire and wire rope .
Bar Products and Services Ltd .’ s impressive Wire Strand Compaction Unit boasts a quick roller
change , rapid set up , reduced friction and more even wire distribution . Bar Products and Services Ltd are proud to be major suppliers in the field of Wire Rope Compaction . Along with the supply of ‘ Compaction Units ’ and rollers to cover a range of Strand diameters from 2mm to 40mm they also supply numerous other high quality tooling and offer a rapid service on a worldwide basis .
Bar Products and Services Ltd : For all your wire rope rollers , dies , guides and tooling .
BAR Products and Services Limited Hanworth road , Low Moor , Bradford , BD12 OSG , England
T : + 44 1274 693249 www . barproductsandservices . com info @ barproductsandservices . com
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