ROSEMONT, IL. (October 7, 2015)—Over 150 leading suppliers to the coil winding industry and hundreds of other professionals gathered at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center to learn about new technologies, market developments and meet with their peers in the coil winding industry. Everyone at Rea Magnet Wire would like to thank all of our […]

FORT WAYNE, IN. (September 18, 2015)—A morning rain shower would not stop the progress of a group of dedicated volunteers. Employees from every department gathered outside Just Neighbors/IHN Friday morning to paint, landscape, clean and mulch as part of Rea Magnet Wire’s annual Day of Caring. Just Neighbor’s (IHN) mission is to serve homeless families by uniting faith community […]

FORT WAYNE, IN. (August 10, 2015)—Effective October 1, 2015 the corporate offices of Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. will relocate from 3600 East Pontiac Street to 3400 East Coliseum Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. The move ends over 80 consecutive years of business on Pontiac Street. Formerly a foundry, the Pontiac Street location was originally leased […]

FORT WAYNE, IN. (August 4, 2015)—Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. has elected Arthur R. Miele as Chairman of the Board of Directors during the August 4, 2015 board meeting. Mr. Miele, who resides in Paradise Valley, Arizona, joined the Rea Board in 2007 and has served as Vice Chairman and Lead Independent Director. He succeeds Jim Vann, […]

FORT WAYNE, IN. (July 10, 2015)—The greater Fort Wayne magnet wire industry and Rea Magnet Wire’s technological advances were recently highlighted by Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. Columnist Doug LeDuc’s magnet wire market article focused on the global changes occurring within the magnet wire market and the impact on local businesses. His second article went on to specifically note Rea’s […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX. (June 17, 2015)—”Our winders love it!” The positive feedback on Rea’s newest product NanoShield rolled in from motor repair shops across North America at the 2015 EASA Convention in San Antonio, Texas. “Our entire customer base has switched over to the new product,” stated one magnet wire distributor. Increased flexibility, enamel durability, quicker brazed connections, and even […]

FORT WAYNE, IN. (April 10, 2015)—Congratulations to Rea Magnet Wire’s Fort Wayne employees.  At Arc’s Third annual recognition celebration Thursday evening, Tom Heckber, programmer/analyst within Rea’s IT department, was surprised to learn that Rea Magnet Wire was honored as Business of the Year. For approximately 15 years, Rea’s employees have been supporting Easter Seals Arc […]

FORT WAYNE, IN. (March 6, 2015)—Rea Magnet Wire Co. was recently awarded Remy’s Quality Award for Excellence in 2014. The award is given, “In appreciation and recognition of superior quality parts provided during the past 12 months to Remy Mexico.” Rea Magnet Wire shipped zero defects on all Remy requirements from Rea Magnet Wire facilities in Monterrey, […]

FORT WAYNE, IN. (February 13, 2015)—Rea Magnet Wire Co. was recently awarded Nexteer Automotive’s Perfect Quality Award for 2014. The engraved award was presented, “For setting the standard of exceptional quality performance among Nexteer’s supplier community.” We are pleased to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Rea who has worked to provide Nexteer, and all […]

ATLANTA, GA. (February 10, 2015)—Rea Magnet Wire Co. was awarded the 2015 Spirit Award and Most Valuable Presentation Award at the 2015 EIS Supplier Fair located at the College Football Hall of Fame. Pictured below, Larry Griffin, President and Bob Thomas, CEO of EIS presented Mitchell Steffen, Distribution Account Manager and Nancy Hildebrand, Customer Service Representative with the […]