Serving equipment owners and operators has always been rooted in McElroy’s commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. That same philosophy has guided the evolution of the McElroy Equipment Inspection Program, which has grown from a channel partner–focused offering into a more accessible and powerful tool for the broader industry. Originally launched as an initiative designed primarily for McElroy’s channel partners, early versions of the digital inspection app were limited in their scope and only …
Featured in this months INFUSION email
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ASTM International Honors Deanne Hughes with Plastic Piping Award
ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee (F17) presented its Frank W. Reinhart and Henry “Butch” Kuhlman Award to Deanne Hughes, McElroy Director of IT systems and industry liaison. The award recognizes grateful acknowledgement of faithful and significant contributions in furthering the cause of sound and effective plastics piping standardization as exemplified by Frank W. Reinhart and Henry W. Kuhlman, charter members of committee F17. “I’m deeply honored and humbled to receive this award,” says Hughes. “To …
Rafael Quintero named McElroy Director of International Sales
(Tulsa, Oklahoma) – McElroy, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic fusion equipment, is pleased to announce that Rafael Quintero has been named the company’s Director of Global Sales. “Rafael has played an instrumental role in developing our international markets,” said McElroy President and CEO Chip McElroy. “Much of the recent success we’ve seen abroad has been a direct result of his tireless work and dedication.” For more than 20 years, Rafael has been …
Meet your 2026 Champions of Fusion Finalists

Eighteen countries. Nearly 200 entries. Thousands of views and shares and comments. Our Champions of Fusion contest started in 2022 as a way to highlight operators and field technicians: our boots on the ground who spend each day in the trenches – often literally! – embodying McElroy’s mission of improving the world through improved infrastructure. Over the past month, our expert panel of judges has narrowed down this year’s entries to a handful of finalists …