HWCC Houston Wire and Cable Company

Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) announced that James L. Pokluda, President & CEO, will present at the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10:20 a.m. Central Time at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel near the Galleria in Dallas, Texas.

A webcast of this presentation will be available through the following link:

http://www.wsw.com/webcast/threepa9/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 be available through the Events and Presentations section of the Company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.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. 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, 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.

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.

To obtain additional information, visit our website at www.houwire.com.

CONTACT: Nicol G. Graham Chief Financial Officer Direct: 713.609.2125 Fax: 713.609.2168 ngraham@houwire.com