Michigan-based distributor Diversified Wire & Cable, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the company works to restructure its business. The filing follows a significant gap between the company’s reported assets and liabilities, according to its bankruptcy filing.
Diversified Wire & Cable, Inc. Enters Bankruptcy
Diversified Wire & Cable, Inc. filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition on March 12, 2026. According to court records on PACER, the case is proceeding under Subchapter V in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The filing mentions the company as a “debtor-in-possession,” indicating that it is going to continue operating while restructuring under the guidance of the court. The case also classifies the company as a ‘small business debtor.’
Court filings also note that attorney Lynn M. Brimer of Strobl PLLC is representing the company.
Company Background
Diversified Wire & Cable, Inc. distributes a wide variety of fiber and copper cabling, assemblies, and other products related to structured cabling and network connectivity. The Michigan-based supplies products used in data networking and telecommunications infrastructure.
The company supports customers from project planning through finshing It also offers engineering support and product selection for infrastructure projects. According to its website, all of its offerings align with the standards of BICSI, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Telecommunications Industry Association.
Filings So Far
PacerMonitor reports the company lists between 100 and 199 creditors in total. Further details listed in the Chapter 11 Subchapter V petition are:
- Filing Date: March 12, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 2:26-bk-42632
- Estimated Assets: $0 to $50,000
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001 to $10 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
The filing includes several documents, including a list of the 20 largest unsecured creditors, a corporate ownership statement, a bankruptcy petition cover sheet, and a certificate of service.
Diversified Wire & Cable, Inc. submitted many first-day motions related to the use of cash collateral, payment of employees, and continuity of utility services.
The company must submit Schedules A/B, D, E/F, and H by March 26. The statement of financial affairs, summary of assets and liabilities, and statement of attorney also have the same due date. In addition, the Chapter 11 small business Subchapter V plan must be submitted by June 10.
Next steps in the case will likely depend on the company’s restructuring plan and negotiations with creditors.
