Objectives

To establish, sustain and promote the standards for wire cloth sold throughout North America.

• To promote the use and sale of wire cloth products throughout North America.

• To act on behalf of the wire cloth industry in addressing issues and questions relevant to the industry and members of the Institute.

• To respond to all industry and governmental requests for industry status and statistical reports.

The AWCI Organization

The Institute is an unincorporated membership association operating under the laws of the State of New York and is directed by a full time Secretary, with appropriate staff, who coordinate activities. The Institute is recognized by governments, the press and other associations as representing our industry. The membership directs activities through delegation of authority as detailed in the Institute's Bylaws.

Meetings & Communication

Virtually every aspect of the manufacture, distribution, sale and use of wire cloth is monitored, addressed and communicated to all members of the Institute on an on-going basis.

Semi-annual conferences, seminars and regular reporting by Institute committees and task forces cover updates and activities in all areas including:  

• Economic outlooks

• Advancing technology

• Quality standards

• Production processing

• Human resources

• Employee relations

• Customer relations

Tasks Forces & Committees

When appropriate to changing conditions, technology and the business climate, the Institute organizes and sponsors short courses, seminars and conferences to give its members the opportunity to interface with selected experts.

As required, the Institute forms various committees and task forces who meet independently, under the guidance of legal counsel, to discuss situations of mutual interest and to develop programs and procedures for the benefit of the membership.

As an example, one of the most active task forces is the Operating Management Committee, who reviews labor relations and employee policies with the goal of improving the relationship between management and its labor force.

Realizing that Institute members as a group are responsible for a substantial volume of freight, another committee is involved in on-going negotiations with national and international freight carriers for discounted rate schedules. This option is available excusively to all Institute members to minimize shipping costs.

Legal Counsel
The Institute is continuously monitored and represented by legal counsel. The programs and activities of the Institute, including statistical studies and published minutes of meetings, are reviewed to ensure complete compliance with antitrust laws governing associations. The AWCI Antitrust Policy is available here.