About Wayne Wire
80+ years of manufacturing excellence in filtration components for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
Founded in 1943, Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. has grown into a world leader in precision wire cloth and filtration components — trusted by Fortune 500 companies across aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors worldwide.
Our Journey
Company Founded
Company founded in Wayne, MI
Headquarters Established
Established Headquarters in Kalkaska, MI
Hillman Division
Established Hillman Division in Hillman, MI
Southern Division
Established Southern Division in Forest City, NC
New Ownership
Company Purchased by Current Owners
WWABC Inc. Established
Established WWABC Inc.
Division Consolidation
Consolidated Southern Division with Hillman Division
Air Bag Facility
Completed New Air Bag Components Facility in Kalkaska, MI
Operations Consolidated
Consolidated Air Bag Operations in Kalkaska, MI
International Expansion
Established Juarez, Mexico
Micromesh Acquisition
Acquired Global Expanded Metals Micromesh Expanded Metal Lines
70th Anniversary
WWCPI Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
Barbron Acquisition
WWCPI Acquires Barbron Corporation (Barbron)
Wayne Wire International Created
Created Wayne Wire International in Mexico to service all industries.
Industries Served
Supplemental Restraints
Safety-critical airbag components with zero-defect manufacturing protocols
Marine
Marine-grade filtration designed for saltwater environments
Chemical Processing
Corrosion-resistant filtration for extreme chemical environments
Textile Production
Precision screens and components for textile manufacturing processes
Fossil Fuels
Durable filtration for oil, gas, and petroleum refining operations
Aerospace
NADCAP and AS9100D certified components for aviation, space, and defense applications
Leadership Team
Our experienced leadership team combines decades of manufacturing expertise with a commitment to innovation and customer service excellence.
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Industries Served
Aerospace, automotive, medical, HVAC, and energy sectors
Capabilities
Custom fabrication, assembly, welding, and advanced manufacturing
Leadership
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Vision Statement
Our commitment to quality, service, and innovation
Careers
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