Pound For Pound, Southwire’s SIMpull Reel Delivers
- June 12 , 2025
- Video
- Electrical
Stop playing tug of war with your wire pulls and see how much easier it is to pull wire using Southwire’s SIMpull Reel.
Construction Market Update
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STEEL
The overall cost of steel has risen over the past several months, with manufacturers implementing a 5–8% price increase last month that has held steady in the market. Van Meter supports 100% American-made steel, so while tariffs won’t directly affect our supplier, they are likely to influence the broader market.
Steel and Market Update - 6/16/25
July 10, 2025
Key Takeaways
President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports has driven copper prices to record highs. While the full impact of impending tariffs and extended deadlines on the broader metals market remains uncertain, staying informed and proactive will be key to navigating the evolving landscape. As summer sets in and product demand continues to rise, it's essential to stay in close contact with your sales team to ensure product availability, avoid potential delays and receive tailored solutions to support your upcoming projects.
Heather McDonald
Commodities Project SpecialistVan Meter Inc.
Southwire Maxis XD1
The Southwire Maxis XD1 is capable of continuously pulling up to 600 lbs. This makes it ideal for small feeders, circuit wire, parking lot lighting and feeder rope pulls.
Southwire Maxis 6K
The Southwire Maxis 6K handles up to 80% of feeder pulls and delivers up to 1500 lbs of pulling force in high gear, making it perfect for tight spaces and demanding jobs.
Southwire Maxis XD10
The Southwire Maxis XD10 delivers up to 10,000 lbs of force, ideal for long, multi-conduit and medium voltage pulls, and easily integrates with a tension monitor.
Wire and Cable Solutions
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Watch our side-by-side comparison of using pre-installed wire pulling heads vs. creating pulling heads in the field.
Watch our timelapse comparison of a traditional wire pulling setup vs. Southwire’s SIMpull reel to see how much time and effort you can save, and check out the benefits of the SIMreel below.
Jobsite Hack: Plan Quicker, Easier Wire Pulls With These Wire Pulling Calculators
- April 29 , 2025
- Best Practices
- Electrical
You don’t get paid to calculate wire pulls. You get paid to complete them. Learn how Southwire’s free wire pull calculating tools help you save time planning projects, so you can get to payday sooner.
On the Job with Knobelsdorff Electric: Contractor Maximizes Efficiency with Wire Pulling Solutions
- March 27 , 2025
- Customer Success
- Electrical
Go On the Job with Knobelsdorff Electric to see how they were able to execute a more efficient wire pull by partnering with Van Meter.
What you don't know about Southwire's XD1 Wire Puller
- February 13 , 2025
- Video
- Electrical
Watch Adam Bayliss, Contractor Services Specialist, show you how the XD1 wire puller can pull light feeder cable with a 9/16” SIMpull rope.
Compare four methods of ordering circuit wire
- January 21 , 2025
- Video
- Electrical
Do you know your options when ordering circuit wire from Van Meter? Watch Adam Bayliss, Contractor Services Specialist, show you four different options for ordering circuit wire, and compare each.
Tape Talk: What Type Of Electrical Tape Do I Need?
- December 10 , 2024
- Best Practices
- Electrical
Duct tape fixes everything, right? Well, electrical contractors know that it’s a little more complicated than that. If you apply the wrong electrical tape in the wrong environment to the wrong application, it can jeopardize the durability and safety of your project. To help you avoid any sticky situations, use this tool to find the right type of electrical tape for your application.
If you need a thousand feet of wire pulling rope for your pull, you’ll need a thousand-foot pulling rope, right? Well, not when you use Southwire’s QWIKrope soft shackles to connect two wire pull ropes together. The ability to combine (or separate) wire pulling ropes into a longer rope with the soft shackles gives you more flexibility in the field and reduces the variety of ropes you need on hand. Watch Adam show you how to combine two wire pulling ropes with soft shackles, or check out the guide below.
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