American Wire Producers Association

The leading voice of the ferrous wire and wire products industry in North America.

The American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) is an international trade association representing 80–90% of the production of carbon, alloy, and stainless steel wire and wire products in the United States. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, AWPA serves as the primary advocate for the ferrous wire and wire products industry in North America. The association's mission is to provide an educational, interactive industry forum and lobby that supports and promotes the global competitiveness of North American wire and wire products manufacturers. AWPA's membership comprises 83 member companies that employ over 22,000 workers in more than 250 plants and facilities across 35 states, 138 Congressional Districts, and four Canadian provinces and Mexico, generating over $9.1 billion in annual sales. The association offers various membership benefits, including face-to-face meetings 3-4 times per year, involvement in government affairs initiatives, and access to a broad array of key industry facts and statistics.