Windy City Wire

Windy City Wire

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Bolingbrook, IL 6,911 followers

About us

OUR COMPANY Windy City Wire® has been leading the way in low-voltage wire innovations since 1994. As a company, we are dedicated to developing solutions that generate significant results for our customers. We provide comprehensive cable management solutions that save integrators time from concept to completion. OUR PRODUCTS All of our products are created with a commitment to excellence and are designed to fit customers’ needs. From our Smartwire® cables to our patented RackPack® Field Systems Solution, we offer real solutions to real issues faced in the field every day. OUR SYSTEMS We believe in investing heavily in the systems that drive our business and create a positive customer experience. Our eCommerce site with real-time, up-to-the minute access to product information, driven by our state-of-the-art bar code inventory management system is available 24-7 and is Smartphone friendly. It was the driving force behind our revolutionary and patented Smartwire System Design Tool® software, giving integrators the ability to design custom job plans and ultimately work more efficiently. OUR SERVICE We’ve made every effort to build Value-Added Services into all of our products and procedures, to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied with their service from Windy City Wire. Our customers are our top priority in everything that we do! OUR GUARANTEE We stand behind our products! Your success is our success.

Industry
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bolingbrook, IL
Type
Public Company
Founded
1994
Specialties
Flagship Product SmartWire, Industry Changing Innovations, RackPack® Field Systems Solution, SmartWire System Design Tool®, Product Consistency, Jacketing Innovations, eCommerce, Strength of Packaging, Shipping & Inventory Guarantees, and Packaging Standardization

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  • Windy City Wire reposted this

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    CEO, Entrepreneur, Investor

    It is with a heavy heart that I share the heartbreaking loss of Kimberly DePaola, Windy City Wire 4th longest tenured employee at 24 years and a beloved member of the Windy City Wire family. Kimberly started her journey with us on July 10, 2000, as the very first salesperson we hired straight out of college. From that very first day, Kimberly was fearless, dedicated, and truly one of a kind—a spark that ignited everything and everyone around her. My father, the late Dick Galgano, recognized Kimberly’s extraordinary potential long before the rest of us were lucky enough to see it. He worked tirelessly to convince her to take a chance on our small low-voltage wire and cable company, back when we were operating out of a modest office in Hillside, Illinois. Kimberly took that chance, and she changed our company forever. She and my father shared a special bond—she was his first big hire, and he was the one who inspired her to take a leap of faith. Kimberly became more than a colleague; she was everyone’s sister, whether you needed one or not. I was fortunate enough to teach her the ins and outs of sales, but she brought something innate to the table: her fearless attitude, her unmatched work ethic, and her incredible ability to connect with people. She was devoted to her customers and colleagues alike, executing our value proposition flawlessly and always with a smile. On December 8th, we lost Kimberly unexpectedly. She had been battling leukemia and faced complications following a procedure. Her passing has left a void that can never be filled. For over 24 years, Kimberly was a cornerstone of Windy City Wire—someone who brought positivity, light, and love to everything she did. Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Kimberly was always upbeat, and consistently went above and beyond for everyone around her. She had so much more to give and so many more lives to impact. She was more than a colleague—she was family. While our office is filled with sadness, confusion, and even anger at this unanswerable loss, we know Kimberly would want us to honor her memory by living our lives fully. She reminded us every day to cherish our families and friends, make a difference wherever we can, and embrace the time we have, because it’s fleeting. Kimberly was a devoted wife to Chris and a loving mother to Ava, and for them, we are heartbroken beyond words. She will always be remembered for brightening every room she entered and every life she touched. Kimberly, you were loved beyond measure, and you will be missed more than words can say. Rest in peace, my friend.

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  • Windy City Wire reposted this

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    President at Windy City Wire, YPO Member

    Heaven gained a angel Sunday. Kimberly DePaola was not only a friend to me, she was my sister, she was family, and she was loved. She was selfless, loving, caring, fun, competitive, driven, a special soul that put absolutely everybody else’s needs above her own. Her love was boundless and she touched everybody that was fortunate enough to know her. Her laugh was contagious, she was goofy, she was blingy (If you knew her, you would get it) she was funny, she was humble, she was kind, she was strong, she was loyal, she was dedicated, and man did she have some fashion. When I spoke with her mom after her passing Sunday, I was telling her special of a person she was and how my life was better because of her, her mother simply responded, “I know, God gave me her that way”.  To know her, was to love her. She didn’t give anybody an option otherwise.  And she was definitely loved. She was always there for me even when I didn’t want her to be. Most of the time, I didn’t even know I needed her to be but she did. She didn’t give me a choice. That was her way.  After most of our work specific talks, she would give me a fist pump, always got the last word in, by in telling me, “don’t you worry, I got you”. And she always did. Countless conversations, countless texts, always fun banter, always making fun of each other. Our only argument came when I would turn the fans off in the gym as she loved her icebox while pushing herself to be the MEP Queen at Windy City Wire. Her compromise to the fan debate was she went out and purchased her own personal fan to attach to the treadmill so I could get my way. She was an amazing wife, an amazing mother to Ava, truly an amazing human being. She loved Windy City Wire, it calmed her.  She loved her customers. She loved her Windy City Wire family. Her genuine spirit inspired all those around her. You may have left this world Kimberly DePaola, but you will always be a part of me.  You were a rare gem and I am grateful you were in my life. Rest in peace with those slippers old-lady.

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  • Today, it is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Kimberly DePaola.    She wasn’t just a coworker to us, she was a sister and a friend. She was family.    She was selfless, thoughtful, and caring. Her laugh was infectious, her energy and love unmatched, and she had the ability to connect with anybody and everyone around her. She had a personality and a way that could and did brighten every room. Even during her toughest days, she was only concerned with everybody else, always asking what we had going on, how we were doing, and how our families were. She was our warrior, a very determined individual and a fighter.    We shared many memories, many laughs, and many challenges together. Through her fight, her spirit never wavered and her positivity was a constant reminder of how we all should live. To know Kim, was to love her and she made it very easy to love her. Our lives are all better because she was in them.    Cancer may have taken her from us, but it will never take away the impact she had on everyone who knew her. Kim’s kindness, humor, and energy will live on in our hearts and memories forever.   Rest easy, dear friend. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy will remain in all the lives you’ve touched. You are an inspiration.    We love you! Dan Hughes | Rich Galgano | Johnny Thomson | Diploma PLC

  • What a gorgeous project 🤩 Thanks so much for sharing Professional Audio Designs … it's always so fun to get to partner with such amazing organizations! Great Partnerships = Great Success! #partnership #LaborSavings #SmartWire Bill Stang | Darin Skyles, CTS

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    Tech Ops/Businessman @ Professional Audio Designs, Inc. (PAD)

    Feels good to wrap up another major project on a Friday! Congratulations to Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois on the new space. It’s so refreshing to see schools invest in proper performance spaces to inspire the younger generations! We at Professional Audio Designs are always happy to get to implement an AV design by our friends at Threshold Acoustics! PS if you are planning to build a performance space and paint it neon yellow, please call us!!!!! L-Acoustics QSC DiGiCo Extron Panasonic Windy City Wire Shure Incorporated AUDIX

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  • Thank you so much for the on site setup, training and quick turnaround! Our team is excited to get to work utilizing the IFS Ultimo system! #manufacturing #lowvoltagewire #SmartWire #AmericanMade Steve Tuttle | Eric Martin | Jake McCollum | Ryan Veverka

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    𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝? This week, our consultant Shubh Mistry worked with the Windy City Wire site team to set them up for success with their IFS Ultimo system. Starting from scratch, MaxGrip helped configure the system in just three days, enabling the team to start utilizing it for their specific needs. Here’s what was accomplished: ✅ Asset Hierarchy: All equipment and their parent/child relationships were mapped out ✅ Warehouse Setup: Parts, locations, and inventory for the main warehouse were integrated ✅ Ultimo Go/Mobile: Configured with custom enhancements for seamless use on the go ✅ Work Order Flow: Tailored to the customer’s needs using MaxGrip’s proven best practices ✅ User Setup: Authorization, user groups, and personnel were fully configured, creating a functional test environment ready for action While this was a soft go-live, Windy City Wire’s technicians and end-users are now empowered to utilize the system in their day-to-day operations, transitioning to a customized and robust EAM solution. This setup demonstrates how WCW is now equipped to maximize the benefits of their tailored system, starting strong from day one!

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  • As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we have so much to be grateful for and have enjoyed various celebrations all month long in honor of our 30th Anniversary! 🎉 ⭐️ Thank you to our customers! 🤗 Thank you to our vendor partners! 🤩 Thank you to every single one of our employees nationwide … your hard work and dedication make all this possible! Cheers to 30 years and many, many more years to come! 👏🥂👏 #WeAreWCW #WCW30Years #Celebrate #Thankful #Gratitude Dan Hughes | Rich Galgano | Johnny Thomson | Diploma PLC

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