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March 27, 2026
Champion Fiberglass® Earns National “Built Local. Backed by NEMRA.” Award
HOUSTON, TX – February 13, 2026 – Spring, Texas-based Champion FiberglassⓇ, manufacturer of fiberglass conduit and strut, has won the “Built Local. Backed by NEMRA.” award. The award, presented by the National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA), spotlights American ingenuity, recognizing U.S. companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to domestic
March 19, 2026
Conduit Best Practices for Electrical Distribution Projects
Best practices for conduit selection in large transmission and distribution projects. Improve reliability, NEC compliance, and installation efficiency.
March 19, 2026
Changing the Conversation: Ramsey Riehl Helps Contractors Make the Switch to Fiberglass Elbows
AGI Sales' Ramsey Riehl explains how factual data and case studies help project teams switch to Champion Fiberglass elbows for data center and industrial work.
March 12, 2026
Champion Fiberglass® Announces Vice President Sales & Marketing Matt Fredericks Elected to PCCA Board
HOUSTON (March 12, 2026) – Champion FiberglassⓇ is proud to announce that Matt Fredericks has been elected an Associate Director to the Board of Directors of the Power & Communications Contractors Association (PCCA). The PCCA represents leading contractors and associate members across the power and communications infrastructure industries, providing advocacy,
February 17, 2026
How to Reduce Conduit Installation Costs in Industrial and Utility Projects
By Scott Patchan Electrical conduit selection has a direct and measurable impact on conduit installation cost, particularly in large-scale industrial and utility projects where labor, access constraints, and long service life requirements dominate budget planning. While material price is often the first comparison point, experienced engineers and contractors know that
February 17, 2026
Rep Spotlight: Patrick Martel on Driving Project Success with Champion Fiberglass®
Patrick Martel of Meridian Electrical Sales shares how education, collaboration, and trust have helped expand the use of Champion Fiberglass conduit—especially in demanding data center applications.
February 17, 2026
Meet Inside Sales Manager Yulia Lisovaya
She’s a recent grad of Texas A&M University and the Champion Fiberglass® intern program. She’s also a twin and loves music, traveling and spending time with her two Italian greyhounds. Get to know Yulia Lisovaya.
February 12, 2026
Champion Fiberglass® Wins the NEMMY
HOUSTON, TX– February 10, 2026 – Spring, Texas-based Champion Fiberglass®, manufacturer of fiberglass conduit and strut, has won the NEMMY Award. The NEMMY is presented on behalf of NEMRA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association. The organization is a not-for-profit association of independent sales representatives and manufacturers in the electrical
January 23, 2026
Electrical Conduit System Comparison: Fiberglass vs. Steel
By Scott Patchan From metal to PVC to fiberglass (RTRC), the electrical conduit market offers numerous material options. Each electrical conduit system has distinctive properties that perform differently depending on the application. When selecting rigid conduit, project considerations such as environment, installation type, and long-term maintenance requirements will determine the
January 22, 2026
Meet Inside Sales Representative Paul Jimenez
He’s got deep experience across the electrical industry working for manufacturers, rep agencies and distributors. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling and floating in the river. Meet Inside Sales Rep Paul Jimenez.