Rep Spotlight: Rhodes Martin and Champion Fiberglass® Join Forces in the Arkansas Market

Champion’s newest partner expands their company, services, and electrical distribution product offering

For over 50 years, Rhodes Sales was a leader in the electrical distribution market, with a rich history across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Their success grew even more, when in early 2024, they merged with JD Martin to expand their company and product offering. The newly formed company, Rhodes Martin, allows them to meet the evolving needs of their customers. 

In 2024, Rhodes Martin also joined forces with Champion Fiberglass^® to target the Arkansas market with a comprehensive line of solutions, including Champion’s suite of fiberglass products. Adding Champion Fiberglass products to their offering allows Rhodes Martin to differentiate in the industrial MRO, commercial, OEM, and end-user markets. 

The partnership with Rhodes Martin and Champion Fiberglass aligns well. Both believe excellent customer service, responsiveness, customer guidance, and on-time product delivery are key elements of a successful project. Says Greg Rhodes, Principal, Rhodes Martin, “Champion Fiberglass employs a top-notch team, manufactures quality products, and has a great vibe that matches our company. They’re also focused on the task at hand, ensuring our solutions meet the needs of customers, and are installed to the highest standards. This fits well with us.” 

One of the early customer wins for Rhodes Martin was selling Champion Duct^® to a south Arkansas chemical plant. Rhodes Martin presented product options and guidance to the customer team, who ultimately chose Champion Fiberglass for their project. The customer chose Champion Fiberglass for its corrosion resistance, light weight, installation ease, and excellent customer service, including responsiveness to client questions and needs.

Adds Scott Patchan, Executive VP of Sales & Marketing, Champion Fiberglass, “We’re excited about the years of experience and excellent customer service Rhodes Martin brings to the table. With their recent merger, we believe their new company is geared up to deliver the right solutions to our customers in Arkansas.”  

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