The September 2026 wire China Edition of IWMA Insider is now available to read online.

As the global wire and cable industry gathers in Shanghai for wire China 2026, this special edition brings together exhibition news, market insight, IWMA updates and the latest developments from across the international IWMA member network.

Inside this issue, readers can explore the changing dynamics of China’s wire and cable market, including the country’s growing influence, manufacturing strength, major projects and the technologies shaping future demand. The edition also takes a closer look at emerging applications across areas such as data centres, energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, and what these trends could mean for the next generation of wire and cable opportunities.

The issue also features a dedicated look at IWMA activity at wire China 2026, including the new Wire & Cable Hub, IWMA seminar activity, Lunch & Link and The Great Connection at CHAR Bar, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund. Members can also read more about upcoming IWMA events and exhibitions, including wire India, wire Mexico, the IWMA Dinner Dance and the 2027 Industry Networking Lunch at Anfield Stadium.

Also included is the 2026 Wire Link Award report, following Corbin Whan’s two-week journey through the global wire and cable industry, alongside CRU data centre forecasting, China outlook and insight features, new member introductions, member news and updates from across the IWMA community.

The September edition reflects the scale, energy and international focus of the wire and cable industry as it looks ahead to a busy period of exhibitions, networking and new opportunities.

Read the full September wire China issue online here