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capacity and quality. In 1998, an addi- crash, but his dream of an ever-growtional 30,000 square foot production ing and ever-expanding company is facility was constructed, increasing carried on by his wife, Pat. Throughout the first decade of the Southwestern Wire's capacity. Additionally, a vinyl coating line 2000s, upgrades were made both in technology and was added to enmachinery. able the manufacWith these ture of PVC newest technolocoated wire and gies Southwestern fabric. Other projWire, Inc. added ects undertaken in 1998 included the Pictured above is the galvanizing line the ability to coat acquired by Southwestern Wire. construction of a (Photo courtesy Southwestern Wire) wire to a Class 5 coating, giving weaving machine capable of manufacturing fabric up to Southwestern Wire the ability to man20 tall. High carbon wire was also ufacture 2 oz. galvanized coated chain link fence fabric to meet ASTM A 392 added to the product mix. In 1999, construction was started Class 2. Security mesh machines were also on a second galvanizing line that greatly increased the galvanized wire added to provide chain link mini mesh production for the plant. Increased up to 20 for the prison and security inproduction from the two galvanizing dustries. For information on Southwestern lines would allow continued growth for the facility through the remainder Wire and its complete product lines, of the year 2000. call 800-348-Wire (9473), e-mail Tragically, in early summer of info@southwesternwire.com or visit 2000, Max Moore died in a plane www.southwesternwire.com. Construction subcontractors learn how to get paid – and keep their customers happy – with FASA video-on-demand ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Construction subcontractors are using a new video-on-demand from the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association (FASA) to learn strategies for effectively resolving disputes and obtaining payment of claims, while preserving relationships with their customers. In the video-on-demand, "Playing It Cool: How to Effectively Pursue Claims While Keeping Your Customer Happy" (Item #8062), presenter Ben Wheatley, Munsch, Hardt, Kopf & Harr P.C., Austin, Texas, provides tips and information on how to use liquidation agreements and pass-through claims to resolve disputes without having to sue. "Playing It Cool: How to Effectively Pursue Claims While Keeping Your Customer Happy" is $65 for ASA members and $95 for nonmembers. This and other on-demand videos are available through FASA's Contractors' Knowledge Depot. FASA was established in 1987 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity to support research, education and public awareness. Through its Contractors' Knowledge Network, FASA is committed to forging and exploring the critical issues shaping subcontractors and specialty trade contractors in the construction industry. FASA provides subcontractors and specialty trade contractors with the tools, techniques, practices, attitude and confidence they need to thrive and excel in the construction industry. For information, call 703- 6843450 or visit www.fasaonline.com. Las Vegas to host IDAExpo in 2014 IDAExpo™, the premier educational venue for those who derive their living from the door and access systems industry, is slated for April 23-26, 2014 at the Paris & Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. Door companies come from as far away as the Russian Federation and Australia to attend this event. The 2013 IDAExpo drew individuals from the United States, England, Germany, Canada, Mexico, and China who took advantage of the program offerings. The IDAExpo is owned and produced by the International Door Association, a trade association with membership focused on door dealers, but also including a diverse group of product manufacturers and distributors. The industry's educational and trade show event has been produced by the IDA for several decades. For more information, call 800 355 4432, e-mail info@longmgt.com or visit www.idaexpo.org.