Governor Scott Walker attended Northern Wire’s 40th anniversary celebration today.  Northern Wire serves the nation’s industrial markets with custom wire products for agricultural machinery, construction, and recreational vehicles.

"I was here in 2011 assessing damages when the manufacturing facility was struck by a tornado,” Governor Walker said.  “Northern Wire demonstrated resilience and has continued to provide their wire products to both Wisconsin and the nation, as well as rebuild and expand despite this setback.  Northern Wire is an excellent example of Wisconsin’s manufacturing strength, and we are here to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the company and its employees.”

Established in 1973, Northern Wire has grown from a small company manufacturing wear-rods for snowmobile skis to one of the largest privately held wire forming companies in the United States.  In addition to their automated forming and press operations, Northern Wire is unique in the fact that they provide cold heading, welding, and secondary operations such as drilling and tapping for their customers.