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At Champion Fiberglass, one of our top priorities is creating tools to make our customer’s jobs easier. And that includes creating a library of information and resources like eGuides, white papers, case studies and estimating calculators. We’re excited to announce we’ve just launched our third conduit calculator. This tool compares

The Champion Fiberglass sales team was out in force at NEMRA in January. VP of Sales & Marketing Scott Patchan, National Sales Manager Bob Reeger, and Regional Sales Manager Kent Brown connected with the Champion Fiberglass team of field sales representatives while in Orlando. The team presented news and updates

Over the years, Champion Fiberglass has celebrated many firsts. In 1989, a year after our founding, we developed the first fiberglass conduit with flame retardant properties. Then in 1996, we were one of the major authors of the first official standard for fiberglass conduit (UL 1684) by Underwriters Laboratories. As

Champion Fiberglass is now up and running in Product MasterSpec. Product MasterSpec, owned by software company Avitru, is a guide for engineers that includes easy downloadable access to CSI formatted specifications, BIM drawings, product data and installation tools. Engineers use it as a one stop shop for product information of all

There’s a serious public safety issue in California right now. Wildfires are raging and closing in on LA. High winds are stoking the situation that has far-reaching implications on citizens and the economy. These aren’t the typical wildfires, prompted by dry weather and Santa Ana winds, that plague the state.

Six of the 10 most destructive fires in California were started by electrical equipment, according to CNBC. Recent fires in California have elevated the situation, and the utility company is mandating 10 years of intermittent blackouts across the state. Ten years of erratic blackouts will have disastrous effects on business and

You’ve mapped out conduit needs for a project, considered the options and are preparing to place an order for fiberglass conduit. Remember to give some thought to the adhesives that join conduit together. When it comes to bonding fittings and joints of conduit on a project, Champion Fiberglass has a

In the electrical conduit market, marine environments offer sun, sea and the occasional unique installation. That was just the case at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport. Enhancements to lighting along a runway pier over the brackish waters of the Potomac River necessitated upgraded conduit strong enough to withstand the elements.

Ever since the Panama Canal was widened in 2016, more and more U.S. ports are following suit with upgrades to accommodate bigger ships and new technology. To provide some perspective, old Panamax ships hold 5,000 shipping containers. New Panamax ships hold 13,000 containers. With larger ships carrying more cargo, it’s