HWCC Houston Wire and Cable Company

Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. C.T., to discuss First Quarter 2013 results. Hosting the call will be James Pokluda, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Nicol Graham, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Date: May 9, 2013 Time: 10:00 AM 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=59229&k=4B686CFB

Approximately two hours after the completion of the live call, a telephone replay will be available until May 16, 2013. Interested parties should use the following replay phone numbers.

Replay, Toll-Free: (855) 859-2056 Replay, Toll: (404) 537-3406 Conference ID # 59574627

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, primary and secondary aluminum distribution 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.

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