Author: Drew Wilson

Stormwater treatment technologies and HDPE solve problems at polluted lagoon

by Drew Wilson | Posted in Articles & Job Stories

Many Floridians and other Americans may take for granted the lagoons that contribute to the nation’s ecosystems. However, Florida’s Indian River County has found a solution using directional boring and water treatment technologies to rehabilitate the second most polluted section of the 154-mile-long Indian River Lagoon. The entire lagoon stretches along the eastern coast of Florida, from just north of New Smyrna Beach south to Fort Pierce. Pollution of Indian River County’s portion of the …

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Tucson Employs HDPE to Halt Contamination in Record Time

by Drew Wilson | Posted in Articles & Job Stories

Tucson, AZ — The city of Tucson Arizona was recently disrupted by the largest sewer bypass operation in the nation’s history. Over 20 miles of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe has been fused together in just four and a half weeks to bypass a ruptured sewer line. The 42-inch concrete mainline, which was built about 40 years ago, burst in several places and the resulting deluge caused three massive sinkholes in the downtown area. The repair …

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McElroy releases latest version of Polyethylene Pipe Fusion Products Catalog and Reference Guide

by Drew Wilson | Posted in Press Releases

McElroy Manufacturing, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the newest version of the Polyethylene Pipe Fusion Catalog and Reference Guide. This guide, now in its sixth edition, is widely regarded by many in the industry as the preeminent sourcebook for PE fusion equipment and accessories. The McElroy Fusion Catalog and Reference Guide includes detailed information on the full range of McElroy fusion equipment. Also featured in this edition are several new and improved …

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McElroy expands line of polethylene pipe fusion productivity tools with Manual Fusion Machine stand.

by Drew Wilson | Posted in Press Releases

McElroy Manufacturing, Inc., is pleased to introduce the new Manual Fusion Machine Stand; the latest in our growing line of productivity enhancement tools. This stand puts either the McElroy 2LC polyethylene (PE) pipe fusion machine or the ever popular No.14 PitBull at a more comfortable operator level to help decrease operator fatigue and increase overall productivity. The benefits are even greater when used in conjunction with the McElroy PolyHorse® and/or PolyPorter®, both of which are …

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