It’s time for our first batch of Champions of Fusion submissions for 2026! These entries were received during January 2026. First, let’s congratulate our MONTHLY SWAG BAG winner, Luke Lavalle! Luke sent us this photo of a “tricky” 250-315 manifold he fabricated after being told he’d need to use electrofusion couplers. Luke said he’d “thought it would look better without” the couplers, and he did a great job! Our other monthly entries were: Do you …
McElroy, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic fusion equipment, has launched a website dedicated to the Australian distributors and customers at www.mcelroyfusion.com.au. “Australia has been a large international market for McElroy for some time,” said McElroy CEO and President Chip McElroy. “We saw the need for a localized site that would allow our partners to quickly access resources tailored to their geographical location.” Since 1993, McElroy has served customers in Australia through partnerships …
Congratulations to Dean Bendelle, McElroy’s May 2023 Champion of Fusion! Dean submitted this photo of a 2017 sewer line installation in Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia. This 355mm PN 16 line was installed for future growth by Poly Pro Pty Ltd. In addition to a McElroy swag bag, Dean has been entered into the drawing for the Champions of Fusion grand prize – an all-expenses-paid trip to INFUSION23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma! June’s contest is NOW underway! …
As demand for natural gas and other energy sources continues to increase, so too does the need for methods that boost productivity and efficiency in the field. Butt fusion using HDPE is a proven, reliable method with the potential to drastically reduce both labor and equipment costs, opening the door for drastic savings as the market continues to develop.