HWCC Houston Wire and Cable Company

Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. C.T., to discuss Second Quarter 2013 results. Hosting the call will be James Pokluda, President & Chief Executive Officer and Nicol Graham, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Date: August 6, 2013 Time: 10:00 AM CT

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 August 13, 2013. Interested parties should use the following replay phone numbers.

International: (404) 537-3406 Toll-free: (855) 859-2056 Replay Passcode: 23820708

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 CFO Direct: 713-609-2125 ngraham@houwire.com