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December 13, 2021
Champion Fiberglass® Team Spotlight: Matt Brocato
He’s an electrical industry veteran with an impressive collection of pop culture figurines. When not working as an Inside Sales Supervisor, he can be found on the softball field watching his two daughters play. Get to know Matt Brocato.
November 16, 2021
Fiberglass Phenolic Electrical Conduit Offers a Safe Solution in Toronto Transit Tunnels
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provides public transit services to approximately 1.7 million daily commuters. It operates bus, subway, streetcar, and paratransit services in Toronto, Peel Region, and York Region in Southern Ontario, Canada. TTC was formed in 1921. It is the oldest and largest of the urban transit service
October 21, 2021
Above-ground Fiber Optic Cable Installation: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Boring
North Dakota Town Gains a Fiber Optic Cable Minot, North Dakota is located in the northwest part of the state, about 120 miles south of the Canadian border. Nearby is the Minot Air Force Base; the town is known for its rich aviation history. A river, the Souris, runs through
September 24, 2021
Buried Utilities: Electrical Conduit is an Important Part of Protecting Power and Transmission Lines from Wind and Fire
In case you had not noticed, there’s been a lot of utility infrastructure talk in the news this year. Whatever the prompts — windy weather events like hurricanes in Florida and Louisiana and wildfires in California, freezes in Texas and even electric vehicles — there is no doubt that the
August 17, 2021
2021 Electrical Conduit Trends in Data Center Construction
Digital infrastructure. Connectivity. The cloud. The fourth utility. Digital transformation. We’ve heard terms like these bantered about over the last year. WIth the pandemic increasing our reliance on the Internet for school and work, it is no wonder. About this, the report Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) – Global Market Trajectory &
July 14, 2021
Understanding Epoxy Chemical Resistance
As a building material, electrical conduit is used in a wide range of applications across industrial construction, from bridges and data centers to utilities and wastewater treatment plants, where it serves to organize and protect cables and wires in raceways. Conduit provides mechanical protection, and caustic environments demand corrosion protection
June 17, 2021
Get Project Collaboration Tips and Resources in Our Guide to Electrical Conduit Technology Tools
Digital transformation is happening at a swift pace across most industries. And the electrical industry is no different. At Champion Fiberglass® we thrive on technology and innovation, from our 100 percent digital facility to the tools we provide customers. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified company, we operate
May 21, 2021
Why Engineers Should use Fiberglass Conduit Instead of PVC for Industrial/Commercial Applications
Industrial and commercial construction projects are wide and varying in scope. They demand a strong, low-maintenance, durable electrical conduit that is lightweight, versatile and easy to install. Industrial construction refers to industrial buildings, such as factories or warehouses, where products are made or stored. Examples include printing facilities, pulp and
May 17, 2021
Champion Fiberglass® Is Now a Constructible Manufacturer on the Trimble Platform
Champion Fiberglass® values technology and innovation, particularly when it makes project collaboration easier for customers and electrical contractors.