McElroy Opens India Office

TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, which manufacturers the most extensive line of thermoplastic fusion machines used worldwide, has opened an office and demonstration facility in Bangalore, India, devoted to sales, rentals and technical service. “We see a tremendous need in India for better infrastructure to help grow its economy and improve its citizens’ daily lives,” said Peggy Tanner, executive vice president of international market development at McElroy. “It’s very exciting to play a role in helping …

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New Pipeline Brings Natural Gas to Rural Residents of Maine

It costs less, burns cleaner and is readily produced in North America, but the infrastructure is simply not in place to bring natural gas heat to many rural residents of Maine. Summit Natural Gas of Maine is out to change that. They have already installed more than 130 miles of pipeline in central Maine, but that’s just the start. Over the next five years, they plan to invest $460 million into the construction of transmission …

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Jobsites more efficient with McElroy’s OneFit™ Inserts

Tulsa, Okla. — McElroy has taken another step to improve jobsite efficiencies with the creation of the OneFit™ Inserts. The OneFit Inserts make it possible to butt fuse a range of pipe sizes on a single McElroy machine. The single insert design is a great advantage because it fits directly into the jaws of the machine without the need for additional master or nesting inserts. As a result, fewer items need to be stored, moved …

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McElroy introduces the In-Ditch 48

Tulsa, Okla. — The launch of McElroy’s In-Ditch 48 brings fusion capability to confined work settings using large-diameter pipe. The In-Ditch 48 features a top-loading heater and facer providing greater flexibility in tight spaces with minimal site excavation required. “With the popularity and success of our smaller In-Ditch fusion machines, we are excited to offer the In-Ditch 48 for large-diameter pipe,” said McElroy President Chip McElroy. “Our innovations are part of a continual effort to …

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