McElroy Introduces Certified McElroy Rental Program


Program will offer most reliable fusion machines in the marketplace

TULSA, Okla. (Mar. 3, 2011) - McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, recently introduced the start of the new Certified McElroy Rental program. The program is a partnership between McElroy and participating distributors to supply customers with the most reliable fusion machine rentals on the market.

Participating distributors will use a comprehensive checklist created by McElroy to check machines after each rental. By participating in the program, distributors have pledged to provide greater continuous care of McElroy rental machines, creating a premium rental option in the marketplace. If a repair is needed, participating distributors are committed to using Genuine McElroy Parts installed by factory-trained mechanics.

"We believe the Certified McElroy Rental program answers a need in the market," said Chip McElroy, president of McElroy. "Our customers have options. They can buy a new machine, buy a used machine or rent. We want all of these experiences with McElroy to be great for the customer. It was important for us to create a McElroy rental experience that offers superior security and reliability."

Finding a Certified McElroy Rental machine is easy. A new website at www.certifiedmcelroy.com allows contractors and pipeliners interested in a premium rental to search by state or province to locate McElroy distributors that carry Certified McElroy Rental machines. All designated rental machines have a sticker on the fusion unit that designates that it is part of the Certified McElroy Rental program.

For more information, visit McElroy online at www.mcelroy.com or Certified McElroy Rental at
www.certifiedmcelroy.com.

100 Words About Certified McElroy Rental:

Certified McElroy Rentals offer a premium rental experience for pipe fusion equipment. Certified McElroy Rental equipment is inspected before each rental using a comprehensive checklist created by McElroy. If a repair is needed, only Genuine McElroy Parts are used. Located across North America, participating distributors have made a commitment to provide Certified McElroy Rentals backed by a higher level of overall care than other rentals in the market. Customers can now find Certified McElroy Rental machines at select McElroy distributors by visiting www.certifiedmcelroy.com and using the website's Certified McElroy Rental Locator.

About Pipe Fusion:

Pipe fusion is a widely accepted process that joins two pieces of thermoplastic pipe together with heat and pressure. Commonly associated with high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE), the butt fusion process starts by "facing" or shaving the pipe ends simultaneously so that they can be joined together with heat to create a continuous, sealed pipeline. The welding of the pipes is accomplished by using a hot plate in contact with the pipe ends, which heats the plastic to a molten state. Then, after its removal, the ends are pressed together under a controlled force to form a weld that is as strong as or stronger than the pipe itself. Third-party industry research indicates that HDPE pipe and joints can have a lifespan of more than 100 years.

About McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.:

Founded in 1954, McElroy Manufacturing has grown from a two-person start-up in an Oklahoma garage, to the industry leader in the science of joining thermoplastic pipe. The name McElroy is recognized worldwide as the most reliable, efficient, rugged and technically advanced fusion equipment in the world. McElroy holds dozens of U.S. and foreign patents on fusion-related equipment. The company credits its marketplace leadership to an unyielding focus toward excellence. For additional information, please visit the McElroy website at www.mcelroy.com.

Important Links:

Certified McElroy Rentals: www.certifiedmcelroy.com

McElroy on YouTube: www.mcelroy.com/youtube

McElroy on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/McElroyFusion

McElroy on Facebook: www.mcelroy.com/facebook

Media Contact

Tyler Henning

(918) 836-9286

thenning@mcelroy.com

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