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November 19, 2024
Tackling Utility Project Challenges with Fiberglass Conduit Elbows
An installer picks up a lightweight fiberglass conduit elbow.
November 19, 2024
Utility Elbows Explored in Whitehead & Associates Partnership
Scott Whitehead’s connection to the utility industry runs deep, tracing back nearly a century to 1929, when his grandfather first entered the electrical field. This early family involvement laid the groundwork for Whitehead & Associates, founded in Atlanta in 1968. Serving Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida panhandle, Whitehead
November 19, 2024
Meet Production Planner Alejandro Patino
He grew up on a ranch and loves spending time with his big family. Get to know this Champion FiberglassⓇ veteran. Tell us about your role at Champion Fiberglass.  At this moment, I am a production planner.  Tell us about your background.  I joined the company in 1997. I worked
October 22, 2024
Get to Know Inside Sales Representative Kade Trujillo
He’s into sushi and sneakers and is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University. Meet Kade Trujillo. Tell us about your role at Champion FiberglassⓇ.  In my role, I serve as Inside Sales Representative. I handle customer inquiries, provide product details, pricing, process sales orders, and support the sales team.
October 14, 2024
How Utilities Buried in Fiberglass Conduit Protect the Infrastructure We Depend On
By Scott Patchan It has long been suggested that municipalities bury utilities in outdoor electrical conduit to minimize disruptions from extreme weather events, namely wind during hurricanes and wildfires. Transmission lines buried in fiberglass duct conduit could also be a solution to protect population-dense areas from wildfires in California, where exposed lines can spark
October 14, 2024
Munden-Champion Fiberglass® Partnership A Win for Atlantic Canada
With more than 20 years in the electrical industry, Munden Enterprises Ltd. has built a strong reputation as a premier manufacturers’ representative in Atlantic Canada. The agency attributes its success to the combination of an experienced, focused, well connected and motivated sales team with manufacturers that are leaders in their
October 10, 2024
How much weight can fiberglass strut support?
By Scott Patchan Champion Strut™ wall brackets can support a maximum load rating of 750 lbs, while trapeze systems can support as much as 1,000 lbs. Champion Strut™ wall brackets Champion Strut wall brackets are typically used to support piping, electrical conduits, or cable trays that will be wall mounted.
October 8, 2024
Get to Know Expedite Team Member Todd Perry
He enjoys family, golf, his dogs, and playing the drums. Meet Expedite Team Member Todd Perry. Tell us about your role at Champion FiberglassⓇ.  I have been with Champion FiberglassⓇ for a fairly short time. Initially my role was mainly quoting, order entry, and helping customers with any questions they
September 23, 2024
Bay Area Agency Davids & Bellamy Represents Champion Strut™ In the San Francisco Area
Preparing the electrical engineering workforce for tomorrow is a passion shared by both Meridian Electrical Sales and Champion Fiberglass.