Industrial Wire Products history

In 1861, Western Union established itself as a national telegraph company by laying the first transcontinental telegraph line.

In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell secured a patent for the telephone and placed a call within a few days.

After testing more than 3,000 designs, Thomas Edison filed the patent for his electric light bulb in 1879.Power Lines.

Around 1910, the Wickwire brothers opened distribution warehouses throughout the country.

Understanding the demand for standard and custom wire, cable, and more, our company incorporated in Chicago in 1919.

The company was built on a signal arm when a patent was awarded to Phillips founder Hugh Phillips in 1928.

Since 1981, InterWire Group has experienced tremendous growth and expansion.

In 1995, Edward J. Foy purchased the company from his parents, Ed and Claire Foy, and he still operates the company today.

Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine selected the Phillips ElecroLink as one of the Top 50 products that debuted in 2002.

Both companies were integrated into the 75,000 sq. ft. warehouse purchased by Foy in 2005.

Daimler Trucks North America has recognized Phillips Industries as one of its best suppliers for 2007 with its prestigious Masters of Quality Award.

Phillips is given the Daimler Trucks of North America's prestigious Masters of Quality Award for 2008.

For the third time, Phillips Industries has been selected to receive the prestigious Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award for 2010.

Phillips Industries Manufactura Zapaliname located in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico is selected to receive the prestigious Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award for 2011.

2016Frank Cardile passed away on November 23, 2016 at the age of 81.