Rely on Northwire to be Your Expert for RoHS2 Validation and Beyond

Osceola, Wisconsin, July 10, 2014 - Companies in demanding industries such as medical equipment manufacturing are often all too familiar with the intensive paperwork, testing, and documentation between innovative ideas and market success. When navigating the complex requirements of standards such as RoHS2 and beyond, rely on Northwire, Inc., your trusted partner for certification guidance.

Holding numerous industry, government, and agency certifications of its own, the cable manufacturer and contract engineering company understands the challenges of meeting strict requirements by outside organizations while still providing a top-quality product that fully meets the needs of end users – and stays within a feasible budget and timeline.

When preparing to go global or working toward a professional certification, Northwire’s subject matter experts can provide invaluable support and direction. Northwire’s international reach makes it an excellent resource for expanding medical device manufacturers, industrial machinery suppliers, aerospace and defense contractors, and other companies subject to strict product guidelines. Additionally, as a proven wire and cable supplier, NWI delivers components and cable assemblies that already meet standards in Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and other national and international entities.

One key requirement Northwire provides assistance for is RoHS certification. Offering pre-validated components and RoHS cables for medical devices, NWI has been a vital partner for companies in the life science industry working to meet the July 22nd compliance deadline. Delivering help with comprehensive, technical documentation not limited to the Declaration of Conformity along with hard copy and electronic testing results, Northwire’s expertise in RoHS compliance allows the wire company to offer added value to manufacturers concerned about the requirements.

Beyond the recast RoHS 2 directive, which will affect life science and industrial companies through 2020, Northwire offers validation support through:

* Conflict-free material sourcing

* Environmentally friendly cable solutions

* Third party testing via NWI’s CSA GROUP qualified testing facility

* Products certified to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, and SAE AS9100C

* Contract manufacturing and rapid cable prototyping for unique needs

* And more

Leverage the cable and wire OEM’s 1,200 years of tenured expertise to put your products in the consumer’s hand. Review your certification needs for the RoHS2 medical device directive or other requirements with one of Northwire’s experienced subject matter experts today.

About Northwire:

Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 42 years of innovation, is a registered woman-owned small business (WOSB) with corporate headquarters, manufacturing and engineering in Osceola, Wisconsin and wire and cable manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including wire and cable, retractile cords, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding, and contract manufacturing and is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in life sciences, energy, aerospace, defense, mil spec, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater, harsh duty cord and more.

Northwire is a member of Life Science Alley, NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), Fieldbus Foundation, ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.