MARCH 1998  VOL. 8, NO. 1  Maryland Specialaty Wire Hosts Congressman Ehrlick Maryland Specialty Wire, Inc. (MSM) hosted Congressman Robert Ehrlich, Jr. (R-MD) on a plant tour in December of last year. The invitation followed a visit to his office in Washington by VP Development, George Kurisky during AWPA's Fall Meeting last September. Besides a tour of the plant, Representative Ehrlich attended a round table discussion, which focused on issues important to the wire industry. MSW stressed the significant impact that foreign imports were having on the industry in terms of lost business, depressed prices and reduced profitability. Representative Ehrlich was very attentive to the groups concerns and promised to support efforts in the future. As part of an overall government relations program, AWPA has stressed the importance of establishing a relationship with member's legislators. Maryland Spring Wire is one of a number of companies that has invited their representative or senator on a plant tour to better educate him or her about the wire industry. As 1998 is an election year, legislators will be spending more time back in the district and state. This extra time will provide a great opportunity to schedule a plant tour. AWPA members can contact Government Relations Manager, David Woodbury at AWPA Headquarters with questions or assistance in holding this type of event. Back to Wireline Contents American Wire Producers Association 6232 Roudsby Lane Alexandria, VA 22315-5285 Tel (703) 971-6454 | Fax (703) 971-6997 | E-mail info@awpa.org