HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - Feb 20, 2014) -  Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) is excited to announce its membership with Affiliated Distributors (AD), a dynamic community of independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products. This partnership will provide enhanced support and resources to help accelerate growth for both businesses. As a member of AD, HWCC will be an authorized supplier of electrical wire and cable to market leading independent electrical distributors.

"We are very excited to join the Affiliated Distributors organization. AD has a long history and well recognized position in the electrical distribution marketplace, and we are delighted to be associated with such a fine organization," stated James Pokluda, President & CEO of Houston Wire & Cable Company. "HWCC's sales and service platform and AD's strong affiliate membership will be a powerful combination."

About HWCC
With 39 years' experience in the industry, Houston Wire & Cable Company is one of the largest providers of wire and cable in the U.S. market. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Company has sales and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the nation.

Standard stock items available for immediate delivery include: continuous and interlocked armor cable; control and power cable; electronic wire and cable; flexible and portable cords; instrumentation and thermocouple cable; lead and high temperature cable; medium voltage cable; premise and category wire and cable; primary and secondary aluminum distribution cable; wire rope and wire rope slings, as well as synthetic slings, chain, shackles and other related hardware. We also offer private branded products including our proprietary brand, LifeGuard™, a low-smoke, zero-halogen cable. Comprehensive value-added services include same-day shipping, knowledgeable sales staff, inventory management programs, just-in-time delivery, logistics support, customized internet-based ordering capabilities and 24/7/365 service.

About Affiliated Distributors
Affiliated Distributors provides independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products with support and resources that accelerate growth. AD's 618 plus independently owned members span seven industries and two countries with annual sales in excess of $28 Billion. For more information visit: www.adhq.com