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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.
January 16, 2026
Rep Ambassador: ESU’s Justin Weber on the Benefits of Fiberglass Conduit, Collaboration
Meet Justin Weber, a sales representative with Electric Sales Unlimited (ESU). Justin works with companies across the Southwestern United States, from El Paso to California. Passionate about fiberglass conduit solutions, Justin encourages its use, especially in corrosive environments. His optimism and knack for collaboration have helped Champion Fiberglass® secure projects from data centers to wastewater treatment in the region.
December 15, 2025
LaPlante Joins the Champion Fiberglass® Manufacturers Representative Network in Quebec
Champion Fiberglass® welcomes LaPlante as the new representative agency for Quebec.
December 12, 2025
2026 Industry Update: Buried Utilities
by Scott Patchan A changing grid, new construction realities, and the materials shaping what comes next Underground Utilities in 2026 Burying utilities isn’t a new concept; however, the forces reshaping the U.S. power and communications landscape are making it newly urgent. Across the country, municipalities, developers, contractors, and utilities are
December 12, 2025
Champion Fiberglass® Named a CompositesWorld Top Shop for 2025
For the sixth year in a row, Champion Fiberglass® has been recognized by CompositesWorld as one of 10 top-performing composite fabricators globally.








