Idaho Farmers Discover HDPE

Fairfield Idaho, 2005 — Brian Shields pulls his truck to the side of a rural Idaho highway to fire up his Pocket PC, check his GPS and talk on his headset phone. He is stroking his Fu Manchu while finalizing another pipe deal and looks more like one of the Hells Angels than a technically advanced traveling sales rep. Shields hangs up, sits and stares over the steering wheel at his big-sky office. Rows of …

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HDPE Gaining Ground In U.S. Infrastructure

Springfield, Missouri — A growing number of cities are deciding to lean on polyethylene pipe for the next 100 or so years. It is a decision perceived by some to be an unproven venture while others claim there is no better pipe in the world to deal with the troubles plaguing U.S. water infrastructure. Almost everyone agrees that major infrastructure rehabilitation is needed but the largest problem is lack of funding and not the choice …

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Dalton Utilities Rehabilitates Entire County Water Infrastructure

Dalton , GA—When the construction company W.L. Hailey bid the Dalton , GA water infrastructure job at $19.8 million, ($5 million under the next closest bidder) everyone thought they were crazy. When they said they could do it in one year instead of four, everyone knew they were nuts. Now that they have completed the job two months early, everyone is asking, “What’s their secret?” The ‘secret’ is having the kind of work ethic that …

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McElroy Launches User-Centric Web Site

McElroy Manufacturing, Inc., has launched its redesigned website at www.mcelroy.com. The new site provides easy access to detailed information on polyethylene pipe fusion equipment and accessories as well as case studies, reference material, and other informational pieces on pipe fusion. “At McElroy, we consider our website an extension of our product line and an important part of our dedication to world class customer service,” said CEO Chip McElroy. “This new website represents just one more …

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