HWCC Houston Wire and Cable Company

Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) today announced that James L. Pokluda, President & CEO, is presenting at the Wall Street Growth Conference on Tuesday, April 10th at 12:50 p.m. Eastern Time at The University Club in New York City.

An audio of this presentation will be available through the following link:

http://www.wsw.com/webcast/wsaf20/hwcc/

The first time you access this link you will be directed to a registration page. Please complete the information and click 'Register'. You will then be directed to the webcast link.

The accompanying slides will also be available on April 10th through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.houwire.com.

About the Company

With over 35 years experience in the industry, Houston Wire & Cable Company is one of the largest providers of wire and cable in the U.S. end user market. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, HWCC has sales and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the nation.

Standard stock items available for immediate delivery include continuous and interlocked armor, instrumentation, medium voltage, high temperature, portable cord, power cables, private branded products, including LifeGuard™, a low-smoke, zero-halogen cable, mechanical wire and cable and related hardware, including wire rope, lifting products and synthetic rope and slings. HWCC's 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.

CONTACT: Nicol G. Graham Vice President & CFO Direct: 713.609.2125 Fax: 713.609.2205 Email Contact