History

We continue to build on our seven decades of rich history by looking to the future.

From humble beginnings

Our roots extend to 1937 when Roy Richards, a recent graduate of Georgia Tech, started a company to erect power poles. On March 23, 1950, Richards founded Southwire with three used machines and a workforce of 12 employees. Today, Southwire’s reputation for quality and service continues to grow, boasting more than 7,000 employees throughout the world.

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Sustainability

We Deliver Power…Responsibly® through our core tenets.
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Family Owned

Southwire has been family-owned since 1950.
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Newsroom

We’re actively involved in our communities and transparent in our business actions.
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