Author: Larissa Copeland

McElroy Service Center – May 2026

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, INFUSION

Welcome back to the McElroy Service Center! We use this regular publication to announce new maintenance and repair-related information, such as technical bulletins, training opportunities, software updates, repair kits, and tech tips. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information that will help you provide better service and support for your McElroy equipment. Operational Best Practices for Advanced Troubleshooting In this edition, we’re focusing on best practices for TracStar® iSeries and Tritan™ 560 owners and …

Pre-order your Acrobat™ iSeries and EP300 units now!

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, INFUSION

The Acrobat iSeries combines the reliability and flexibility of legacy Acrobat carriages with McElroy’s technological innovations of recent years. Available as the Acrobat™ 160i, Acrobat™ 180i, Acrobat™ 250i, and Acrobat™ 315i, the Acrobat iSeries integrates advanced FusionGuide Control technology, expanding capabilities while maintaining the compact and lightweight profile that the Acrobat line is known for.

It Takes an Ecosystem

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, Featured

For more than half a century, McElroy has led the world in thermoplastic pipe fusion technology, designing the rugged machines at the heart of critical water, energy and mining infrastructure. Today, that leadership extends beyond mechanical innovation and into an advanced digital ecosystem that connects equipment, operators and data into a single workflow. This system transforms how fusion work is performed, documented, monitored and improved, setting new standards for accuracy, accountability and operational efficiency. …

Check out March 2026 Champions of Fusion entries

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, Champion of Fusion, CONNECTIONS, INFUSION

The competition is heating up for this year’s Champions of Fusion contest! These entries were received during March 2026. First, let’s congratulate our MONTHLY SWAG BAG winner, Eugenio Reyes! This unique fusion setup – featuring a pair of Pit Bull® machines – was during the installation of a gas line in Eagle Pass, Texas “T” connecting six-inch pipe to four-inch pipe. Congratulations, Eugenio! Our other monthly entries were: Are you a Fusion Champion? Are you …