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 …


McElroy receives SHARP Award for commitment to workplace safety

On Monday, May 4, 2026, McElroy was recognized for its commitment to workplace safety and its participation in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn presented the company with a proclamation commending leadership and employees at McElroy’s Broken Arrow campus, located at 3000 N. Hemlock Circle in Broken Arrow.  She and OSHA Consultation Director Jason Hudson also presented company leadership with a flag …


Steve Caldwell named McElroy Vice President, Human Resources

McElroy, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic pipe fusion equipment, is pleased to announce that Steve Caldwell has been promoted to Vice President, Human Resources. “Steve has played a pivotal role in transforming McElroy’s Human Resources function into a world-class organization,” said McElroy President and CEO Chip McElroy. “Over his 15 years with the company, Steve has implemented numerous initiatives and improvements that have fundamentally strengthened the way we support, develop, and care …