HWCC Houston Wire and Cable Company

Houston Wire & Cable Company (Nasdaq:HWCC) will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. C.T., to discuss first quarter 2012 results. Hosting the call will be James Pokluda, President & Chief Executive Officer and Nicol Graham, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Date: May 10, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. C.T.

Listen via Internet: http://ir.houwire.com/

Schedule this webcast into MS-Outlook calendar (click open when prompted): http://apps.shareholder.com/PNWOutlook/t.aspx?m=53519&k=BD7B3C61

International:	404.537.3406
Toll-free:	855.859.2056
Replay Password:	77394778

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 and related services to the U.S. 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(TM), 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.

The Houston Wire & Cable Company logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7186

CONTACT: Nicol G. Graham (Vice President & CFO)
         Direct: 713.609.2125
         ngraham@houwire.com