The Wire Reinforcement Institute (WRI) is the leading association of manufacturers, allied industries, professionals, and educators engaged in the production and application of structural welded wire reinforcement. The Institute advances the concrete industry by providing technical, outreach, and promotional programs and materials on the applications and benefits of structural welded wire reinforcement.
About Us
About Wire Reinforcement Institute (WRI)
WRI works closely with design firms, universities, owners, contractors, and government agencies to ensure adherence to the most accurate, up-to-date codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. From highways and bridges to airports and sports stadiums, this product demonstrates unparalleled strength and endurance in infrastructure construction of many types.
With a variety of resources provided by WRI, learn how welded wire reinforcement can save time, labor, and money on any project. Whether you want to take a course or are looking to learn the basics of welded wire reinforcement, WRI has exactly what you need.
Since it was founded, WRI has always been working to advance the welded wire reinforcement industry.
Our Purpose
WRI's goal is to advance the understanding of the benefits of using welded wire reinforcement fabric—steel reinforcement that can be used in virtually any structural application across the full range of concrete construction.
Benefits of Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR)
- Unlike competitive products, WWR is cold-worked, giving it higher yield strength
- Produced in preformed sheets that eliminate time-consuming job-site layout and tying
- Saves time, labor and dollars
- ACI Standards and codes govern its use
- WWR demonstrates unparalleled strength and endurance in infrastructure construction of many types.
