Zoo requires unique, specialized approach to infrastructure construction of new exhibit

When your company specializes in zoo and aquarium exhibits, jobs can get a little bit wild. Longhorn Organics Project Manager Kyle Jones fuses high-density polyethylene pipe that will eventually make up a new Amazon River-themed exhibit at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas. But it’s all in a day’s work for Beau Dempsey, owner of Longhorn Organics. Since 2009, the Terrell, Texas, (east of Dallas) company has provided biological design and filtration systems for zoos and …

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McElroy Manufacturing receives statewide “Pinnacle of Safety Award”

TULSA, Oklahoma – On Nov. 1, McElroy was again recognized for its commitment to workplace safety. In a presentation at one of McElroy’s three Tulsa campuses, Oklahoma Safety Council Executive Director Betsy Kulakowski presented President and CEO Chip McElroy with the Pinnacle of Safety Award. This award is given to companies that achieve the highest level of excellence in safety and health. Companies are judged on management commitment, safety culture, and safety performance. “McElroy has …

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2023 Fusion Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Please join us in congratulating 2023 Fusion Hall of Fame inductees Jim Kirchdorfer and Ian Powell. In 2019, the Fusion Hall of Fame was created to recognize the development and acceptance of fusible plastic pipe and the advancements that the industry has seen over the last 50 years. Inductees are individuals whose contributions have been particularly notable and whose impact and influence on the industry lives on today. Jim Kirchdorfer ON THE COURSE When Jim Kirchdorfer founded …

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INFUSION23 paves the way for the future of fusion

INFUSION23 is in the books, and it’s safe to say it was our biggest – and arguably best – to date. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the INFUSION conference, and with that historic milestone came exciting new developments. For those who made the trip to Tulsa, we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks for helping to make INFUSION23 our best year yet! With more than 400 guests, including 50 international attendees from …

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