FAQ

IEWC is a leading distributor that provides a wide range of wire, cable, and value-added services for OEMs, assemblers, contract manufacturers, and infrastructure.

IEWC supports OEMs, sub-assemblers, and infrastructure contractors worldwide within the following markets:

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• Broadcast & Communications
• Building Systems
• Cranes, Lifts & Hoists
• Data Centers
• Electric Vehicles and Charging
• Entertainment & Stage Lighting
• Industrial Automation
• Marine (Commercial & Recreational)
• Medical
• Mining & Forestry
• Rail & Transit
• Solar Energy
• Telecommunications
• Wind Energy

IEWC is a company that offers wire, cable, and wire management solutions to numerous companies worldwide. They have warehouses in strategic locations in North America, Europe, China, and Latin America, ensuring that IEWC customers receive the same level of products and service from anywhere in the world.  

Visit our Locations page to find the location that is nearest you.

Yes, many of IEWC's sales and distribution centers are ISO9001:2015 certified. These locations include:

• New Berlin, WI - USA
• Phoenix, AZ - USA
• Carrollton, TX - USA
• El Paso, TX - USA
• Greer, SC - USA
• Toronto, Canada
• Montreal, Canada
• Suzhou, China
• Friedrichsdorf, Germany
• Auguascalientes, Mexico
• Nuevo Leon, Mexico
• Monterrey, Mexico
• Hermosillo, MX

IEWC’s sales and distribution facility in Greer, SC is AS9100 certified.

IEWC maintains certification and compliance forms for Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 

Yes, IEWC carries RoHS-compliant wire and cable products whenever they are available. 

IEWC offers a robust selection of wire, cable, and wire management solutions, from industry-leading manufacturers, including: 

Wire & Cable

• UL & CSA Lead Wire
• Automotive Wire
• Marine & Boat Cable
• Mil-Spec & Aerospace
• Control Cable
• Electronic Wire
• Specialty & Custom
• …. and much more

Wire Management

• Cable Ties
• Wiring Duct
• Heat Shrink Tubing
• Tape & Adhesives
• Conduit
• Terminals
• Identification Products
• …. and much more

IEWC partners with over 750+ world-class manufacturers of wire, cable, and wire management products, including: 

Wire & Cable

• Prysmian Group
• Southwire
• Belden
• Alpha Wire
• Badger Wire
• Harbour Industries
• Marmon IEI
• ... and many more

Wire Management

• HellermannTyton
• ABB Harnessflex
• Techflex
• Dunbar
• Panduit
• Delfingen
• Sumitomo Electric Interconnect
• Alpha Wire
• Drossbach
• DSG Canusa

Yes, IEWC handles a large selection of aluminum wire and cable solutions.

IEWC provides a wide variety of wire and cable processing services, including striping, dyeing, printing, twisting, cut/strip/tin, etching, respooling, and drum packing/drum box packaging. 

IEWC's Automated Inventory Replenishment System (AIR) is a web-based wire, cable, and wire management product purchasing and inventory management tool.  IEWC’s AIR program streamlines your replenishment by empowering the plant floor to manage high-use materials with a Just-in-time (JIT) inventory approach without sacrificing control at the purchasing desk. 

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You can fill out our Contact Us form or call us at our toll-free number, (877) 613-4392. Our customer service team can assist you between 7:30 AM and 5 PM CST. 

At IEWC, we strive to meet all customer needs and requests. However, depending on the product, there may be minimum order requirements.

Absolutely! IEWC offers EDI ordering to streamline your business processes. If you require EDI ordering support or need assistance setting up your EDI account with IEWC, please submit a Contact Us request, and one of our knowledgeable team members will help you. 

IEWC ensures that order acknowledgments are supplied for all orders processed through our systems.

IEWC provides advanced shipping notifications (ASNs) for all orders to enhance order and inventory visibility. 

At IEWC, we offer convenient payment options to suit your needs. You can make payments using major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Additionally, for eligible customers, we provide NET30 terms upon approved credit.  

All returns due to an IEWC error, manufacturer/supplier error, or IEWC carrier error will be corrected at no cost to the customer, including appropriate transportation charges. All claims must be made within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. 

1. IEWC is not responsible for lost or damaged products when shipping via customer collection or 3rd party carriers. In such cases, the customer is responsible for filing a claim with the carrier for credit. 

Customer may return standard Stock Products for up to 3 months (90 days) following invoice date; restocking fees will apply. The following conditions apply to all returns:

1. All returned standard Stock Products must be in good, salable condition, unused and in the full and unopened package and/or carton in which originally purchased. No random lengths or broken cartons will be accepted;
2. Discontinued or obsolete Products and Custom Products or Materials that are serviced (stripe/dye/print/twist/etch) are not eligible for return;
3. Material supplied under a NCNR (Non Cancel Non Return) agreement will not be eligible for return;
4. Credit will be issued to Customer once product has been returned and inspected;
5. The Return Authorization number must be noted on product being returned to IEWC;
6. All returns must be shipped freight prepaid by Customer unless return is due to an IEWC error; and
7. Returns not caused by IEWC will incur a restocking fee of 25% of the cost of the product being returned or $50 whichever is greater.

Regarding the return of product considered by the customer to be defective, the following conditions apply:

1. Proper written authorization must be obtained from IEWC;
2. Physical sample of defective product may be required;
3. Detailed description of complaint and confirmed defective quantity must be provided;
4. Picture of IEWC Batch Label or Batch Number may be required;
5. Picture of the defect to be provided; and
6. Picture of the Supplier label on spool if applicable will be required.

Written authorization for all returns of qualified Products must be obtained from IEWC’s Account Management or Customer Service team prior to return. No returns will be accepted without proper written authorization and assigned return authorization number. IEWC reserves the right:

1. To return to Customer at Customer’s cost returned Product which in IEWC’s sole discretion does not meet acceptable physical condition standards
2. To hold the credit until the returned Product has been inspected and the reason for the return confirmed; and
3. To request proof of purchase for returned products