HOUSTON, May 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Houston Wire & Cable Company (Nasdaq:HWCC), one of the nation's largest distributors of specialty wire and cable, recently received FM approval for their innovative LifeGuard(tm) line of low-smoke, zero-halogen cable. LifeGuard(tm) was tested to Class 3972 for Cable Fire Propagation and received a Group 1 Classification, which is the highest flame retardant rating available for Standard 3972.
The third-party certification provided by FM Approvals is backed by scientific research and objective testing which sets the standard in property loss prevention products and services. FM Approvals focuses on:
* certifying products and services that meet rigorous loss prevention standards * encouraging the development and use of FM approved products and services to improve and advance property loss prevention practices * protecting property by providing the highest quality products available
HWCC's LifeGuard(tm) cable represents progressive innovation in cable design and technology. It provides significant advantages over traditional constructions of cable and adds a new dimension of functionality, value and safety that was previously unavailable. To learn more about LifeGuard(tm) and to view the burn test video, visit www.houwire.com/lifeguard.
About Houston Wire & Cable Company
With more than 30 years experience in the electrical industry, HWCC is one of the largest distributors of specialty wire and cable and related services in the U.S. electrical distribution market. Headquartered in Houston, HWCC has sales and distribution facilities in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Tampa.
Standard stock items available for immediate delivery include continuous and interlocked armor, instrumentation, medium voltage, high temperature, portable cord, power and instrumentation cables, and private branded products. HWCC's comprehensive value-added services include standard same-day shipping, knowledgeable sales staff, inventory management programs, just-in-time delivery, logistics support, customized internet-based ordering capabilities and 24/7/365 service.
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