On September 11 at FABTECH 2025, the spotlight shone on American manufacturing when the National Metalworking Reshoring Award was presented to Madsen Steel Wire Products in front of more than 65,000 industry professionals. The recognition, led by the Reshoring Initiative in partnership with the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), SME, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA), and the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), honors companies that bring metalworking operations back to the United States.
For decades, Madsen Steel Wire Products has been proud to serve as a partner in reshoring initiatives, supporting industries such as retail, automotive, and food processing. By combining engineering expertise with modern automation and a skilled workforce, Madsen Steel Wire Products helps U.S. based companies strengthen their supply chains while delivering consistent and high quality wire products made in America.
Why Reshoring Matters More Than Ever
The newly released 2025 Reshoring Initiative Reshoring Survey Report confirms what Madsen Steel Wire Products has seen firsthand on the shop floor: reshoring is gaining momentum because American companies want more control, faster lead times, and long term sustainability. Nearly one-third of Original Equipment Manufacturers surveyed said they have reshored or are actively executing reshoring strategies, while 43 percent of contract manufacturers reported reshoring for customers or fulfilling new reshoring orders.
Survey findings also revealed:
- Speed matters: 43 percent of OEMs would pay 10 to 20 percent more for components delivered in one week instead of six weeks.
- Workforce is critical: An abundant and highly skilled workforce was ranked as the top factor driving reshoring decisions.
- Cost is being redefined: Only 30 percent of OEMs currently use Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to evaluate sourcing, leaving opportunities for reshoring growth as more companies recognize hidden risks and costs.
Madsen Steel Wire Products in Action
Madsen Steel Wire Products has seen how these drivers play out in real time. Customers who once sourced wire displays and fixtures overseas are now shifting production to Madsen Steel Wire Products in Indiana. With streamlined prototyping, in house powder coating, and tighter process control, Madsen Steel Wire Products reduces turnaround time, ensures quality, and simplifies logistics.
Behind these results is the strength of the Madsen Steel Wire Products team. From engineers and welders to powder coating specialists and logistics staff, every role contributes to making reshoring possible. Advanced fabrication technologies and decades of craftsmanship ensure that even high volume commodity products such as gridwall panels, displays, and custom wire forms meet today’s exacting industry standards.
A Growing Movement
According to the 2025 Reshoring Initiative Reshoring Survey Report, 96 percent of OEMs that reshored were satisfied with the results, citing stronger process control, faster delivery, and better customer alignment. This reinforces what Madsen Steel Wire Products customers experience every day — that reshoring is not only possible, it is profitable and sustainable.
As reshoring continues to expand across industries, Madsen Steel Wire Products stands ready to support customers in strengthening supply chains, investing in local communities, and ensuring that “Made in the USA” remains a lasting competitive advantage, all while delivering on our motto, “Highest Quality, Fastest Delivery.”
