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March 21, 2025
8 Types of Electrical Conduit and Their Uses
What is Electrical Conduit? Electrical conduit is a raceway used to house and protect electrical wires within a building or structure. From data centers to underground subways to ports and bridges, electrical conduit is an integral part of the modern world around us. There are several different conduit types available. The specified conduit for a project
March 19, 2025
Rep Spotlight: Coleman-Russell & Associates Successfully Targets the Southeastern U.S.
Mechanical agency partner distributes Champion Strut™ with exceptional customer service. Since 1976, Coleman-Russell & Associates has been a premier mechanical rep agency covering the southeastern U.S. Their services include comprehensive marketing, sales, and data insights for manufacturers of plumbing, heating, commercial, and industrial products. The company takes pride in their
March 19, 2025
Meet HR Department Manager: Dina Alvarado
Get to know Dina Alvarado, Champion FiberglassⓇ HR Department Manager. Learn about her background and vision for human resources.
March 7, 2025
Champion Fiberglass® Expands Facility to Meet Rising Demand
Champion FiberglassⓇ is adding a fourth production line to keep pace with growing demand for fiberglass conduit. The expanded, digitally upgraded facility is expected to increase output by 50% and will be fully operational by year’s end. According to Champion Fiberglass CEO Chris Kissel, the demand increases in overall fiberglass
February 14, 2025
What to Consider for Underground Duct Bank Runs
Duct bank runs are buried underground primarily to protect the vulnerable electrical wiring within from the often unpredictable elements above. Environmental elements ranging from typical weather cycles to catastrophic natural disasters can wreak havoc on lines supported above grade.
February 13, 2025
Million Dollar Club Reps Recognized at NEMRA25
The Champion Fiberglass® team attended NEMRA25. Learn reps who earned fiberglass conduit sales awards in 2024.
January 24, 2025
Rep Spotlight: Rhodes Martin and Champion Fiberglass® Join Forces in the Arkansas Market
Champion’s newest partner expands their company, services, and electrical distribution product offering. For over 50 years, Rhodes Sales was a leader in the electrical distribution market, with a rich history across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Their success grew even more, when in early 2024, they merged with JD Martin to
January 23, 2025
Champion Strut™ vs. the Competition
See What Makes Champion Strut™ a Superior Choice for Mechanical Engineers and Contractors While traditional piping and conduit support options like steel and aluminum strut systems may be familiar, modern materials like fiberglass have made non-metallic alternatives a more attractive and practical solution for mechanical engineers and contractors. Today, many
January 21, 2025
Meet Engineering Assistant Andrea Velasco
She’s a DIYer and a Traveling Texans Fan. Get to Know Engineering Assistant Andrea Velasco
January 14, 2025
Large Electrical Contractor Experiences Safe, Successful Fiberglass Conduit Installation Including Prefabrication for a Data Center Customer
Challenge A large data center project in Virginia’s Data Center Alley required miles of electrical conduit, including duct banks that needed to be installed on a tight, strict timeline. The data center customer also insisted on performance materials and cost efficiency. The contractor, Rosendin Electric, is an expert in below-ground