It Takes an Ecosystem

For more than half a century, McElroy has led the world in thermoplastic pipe fusion technology, designing the rugged machines at the heart of critical water, energy and mining infrastructure. Today, that leadership extends beyond mechanical innovation and into an advanced digital ecosystem that connects equipment, operators and data into a single workflow. This system transforms how fusion work is performed, documented, monitored and improved, setting new standards for accuracy, accountability and operational efficiency. …


Check out March 2026 Champions of Fusion entries

The competition is heating up for this year’s Champions of Fusion contest! These entries were received during March 2026. First, let’s congratulate our MONTHLY SWAG BAG winner, Eugenio Reyes! This unique fusion setup – featuring a pair of Pit Bull® machines – was during the installation of a gas line in Eagle Pass, Texas “T” connecting six-inch pipe to four-inch pipe. Congratulations, Eugenio! Our other monthly entries were: Are you a Fusion Champion? Are you …


Meet the TracStar® 28

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, …


Meet your 2026 Monthly Champion of Fusion!

We’ve gotten some great entries so far in this year’s Champions of Fusion contest! These entries were received during February 2026. First, let’s congratulate our MONTHLY SWAG BAG winner, Troy Norum! Troy was called to the city of Delta, British Columbia after a barge hit a swing bridge and damaged a water main. His employer was called to fuse pipe and drag the pipe with a truck from the other side of the river. During …