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 …
The TracStar® 28 combines the legacy of larger TracStar machines with the fusion range to suit the needs of smaller, 2″ IPS – 8″ DIPS (63mm – 225mm), pipe fusion projects. Sharing a common vehicle with the 250, 412i and 618i range of TracStar machines, the TracStar 28 is powered by a powerful diesel engine – which is especially useful on jobsites where gasoline is not permitted. Like its larger counterparts, the TracStar 28 offers a self-propelled, …
For decades, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has proven to be a reliable, cost-effective, and long-term solution for the world’s growing and changing infrastructure needs. With its lack of corrosion, multiple trenchless installation options, and high level of quality assurance, thermoplastic HDPE pipe is a fast-growing choice for both new installations and projects to replace aging infrastructure. McElroy is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of thermoplastic pipe fusion equipment. Founded by Art and Panny McElroy in …
A recent project to bring much-needed housing infrastructure to central England highlights the importance of choosing a fusion machine that suits more than just the pipe size. The Right Machine for the Job As you know, choosing the right machine for the job can go far beyond the size and type of pipe being fused. Consider these few examples: Fusion Utilities UK took these – and more – factors into consideration in a recent project …