Julio getting some “hands-on” education on the factory floor. Last month, Champion Fiberglass said goodbye to Julio Soto, one of our two summer interns. Soto is returning to his senior year at Rice University where he’ll finish his degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CHBE) with a minor in Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAAM). […]
Jacob getting a close-up look on the Champion Fiberglass floor. Summer break may be over – but as we all know, there are at least three more months of warm weather ahead for Houstonians. But school will soon be back in session, which means Champion Fiberglass is saying goodbye to another of our summer […]
They may only be with Champion for the summer, but both of our interns have already spent years studying what it takes to move our industry forward. We talked to them about how they see their futures in the engineering field, and how they plan to use their Champion Fiberglass experience in their future careers. […]
Steel and fiberglass have different properties. “Tell me something I don’t know,” you’re thinking, right? But fiberglass conduit is no longer the new kid on the block – and its uses have changed dramatically in the last 20 – even 10 – years. So yes, PVC-coated steel conduit and fiberglass conduit have different properties, but […]
When it comes to material cost, lightness and ease of use, Champion Fiberglass has always been way ahead of other options. This infographic shows how UL-listed increased support spans put us on par with PVC-coated steel and GRC.
See How Fiberglass Conduit Compares to the Weights of Other Conduit Types To be competitive on electrical engineering projects, most contractors know the lighter the conduit, the faster and safer the installation process. So when a project requires a light-weight electrical conduit—Champion Fiberglass conduit delivers astonishing results. Just take a look at the conduit weight […]
Fiberglass Electrical Conduit Hits the Gridiron.- See How Champion Fiberglass is Infiltrating Football Stadiums Nationwide From the SEC and the Big Ten all the way to the NFL, Champion Fiberglass is getting into football stadiums all across the country—literally. Related: What Champion Fiberglass and Fantasy Football Have in Common What we mean is Champion products […]
How Drafting the Right Conduit Can Help You Rack Up Points on Your Project At Champion Fiberglass, we know football season means good times with your buddies, tailgate parties and Thursday through Monday evenings fighting with your wife or girlfriend over who gets the remote. It probably also means you’re in a fantasy football league. […]
How Fiberglass Conduit Optimizes Your Project’s Performance and Cuts Costs.- Contractors Benefiting from Reduced Labor and Incorporating Beneficial Long-Term Cost Savings of Fiberglass into Project Bids. In an increasingly competitive world—where every dime on a project bid is scrutinized—fiberglass conduit is one material that electrical contractors are thrilled to see on a spec list. Related: Choosing […]
Choosing Between Fiberglass, PVC-Coated Steel & Galvanized Rigid Steel.- Why Conduit Choice Matters in Electrical Engineering Projects When electrical engineers approve materials for a spec list, conduit doesn’t always rank highest on the list of importance; but in today’s economic environment—where there’s less time, money and resources—concerns about quality and longevity for all materials, including […]
