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July 21, 2022
Education and Training Help Guide A.L. Pickens Projects
About A.L. Pickens Co., Inc. A. L. Pickens Co., Inc. is an electrical manufacturer’s representative firm located in Louisville that serves the state of Kentucky and southern Indiana. It was founded in 1960 by Arthur L. Pickens. The agency focuses on innovation in products and solutions for the electrical construction
July 19, 2022
How to Calculate Electrical Labor Cost
There’s no denying that labor costs have a significant impact to any electrical project’s bottom line or that poor planning can risk throwing your project off-timeline and off-budget. Estimating labor costs is an essential step in the project planning. Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate
June 28, 2022
CET & Associates Experiences Project Success with Contractors of All Sizes
About CET & Associates CET & Associates was founded in 2010 as a manufacturers representative serving the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado and Wyoming. Led by Principal Tim Cuneo, they represent products and solutions to the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. For Champion Fiberglass®, CET & Associates’ application focus
June 24, 2022
Fiberglass Conduit Uses Permitted
Article 355 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) details the scope of accepted use, installation, and construction for fiberglass conduit, also known as reinforced thermosetting resin conduit (RTRC), and it’s associated fittings. The code defines fiberglass conduit as “a rigid nonmetallic raceway of circular cross-section, with integral or associated couplings, connectors, and
May 17, 2022
Fishco Group’s Solid Base of Business Continues to Grow
Fishco Group is a St. Louis-based rep agency that represents Champion Fiberglass in eastern Missouri and central and southern Illinois. The company began in 1998 to provide collaboration and expertise to target markets in commercial, industrial (power plants and refineries) and residential construction.
May 4, 2022
Champion Fiberglass Receives ISO 45001 Certification
Champion Fiberglass has achieved ISO 45001 certification. This third certification is in addition to the ISO certifications that Champion has had for many years, ISO 9001-Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001-Environmental Systems Management. Per the International Standards Organization (ISO), 45001 is an occupational health and safety management system that incorporates
April 28, 2022
Champion Fiberglass® is Committed to Health and Safety; Receives ISO 45001 Certification and New UL Designation
Champion FiberglassⓇ is Committed to Health and Safety; Receives ISO 45001 Certification and New UL Designation.
April 15, 2022
Education Fuels Project Conversions for Chicago Sales Agency
Learn how manufacturer’s Rep firm Chicago Sales Agency and Champion Fiberglass work together for successful project outcomes.
April 15, 2022
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. Depending on the application there are many different types available. The specified conduit