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Exclusive: Special Show Coverage of EWPTE
July 27, 2023 | IPC Community Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Find out how more than 3,000 members of the electrical wire and cable industry came to the Wisconsin Center and left inspired with new technologies, solutions, and a stronger network.
Produced by the Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA), IPC, and the Wisconsin Center, the event drew in 3,049 attendees, an 18% increase over 2022.
“This year’s event surpassed our expectations. The energy on the floor was amazing and spoke volumes on the touch points and relationships that were created,” said Joe DeMan, WHMA board chair.
Highlights included seven professional development courses and 19 technical conferences sessions that provided data, skills, and techniques and trends related to the cable and wire harness industry.
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