We are pleased to announce the arrival of our newest Product Line Manager at USA, Liz Cartwright

Our Florida territory managers Ryan Keitel, Jonathan Singleton, and Kat Hicks had the opportunity to pay a visit to the graduating class 2502 at their graduation ceremony and lineman's rodeo today. While they were there they met and took photos with a number of great linemen, including the winners of Buckingham MFG's raffle

We are pleased to announce that Kat Hicks joined Utility Service Agency on June 30th. Kat is our new Territory Manager for Northern Florida.

On July 6, 1978, Dave and Pinky Cooke founded Utility Service Agency with little more than determination, industry knowledge, and a deep respect for the linemen and utility professionals who power America…

We are pleased to announce that Luke Kemp has joined Utility Service Agency on June 2nd. Luke will be a Product Line Manager for Buckingham, Meiden, and Krenz.

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If you've worked with layout arms before, you know the challenge of reusing the same layout arm on multiple crossarms. Crossarm size can be a challenge, weight varies, and the insulators you're using matter. Thankfully, Hastings has developed a new Fiber Glass Extension Arm, commonly known as a layout arm, that can suite your needs for almost any crossarm application. Watch the video to learn more about this high quality lineman tool!

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USA President Jim Cooke joins Plant Director Edgar Castro on the ground Resilient Structures' Houston, TX facility to break down just what the "soft assembly" process is and how RS makes use of it for their modular utility pole facility.

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Pipe down, sit up, and pay attention: class is in session, and today we're learning about the manufacturing process for HDPE conduit! From start to finish, let Bulldog Pipe owner and operator Brandon McIntosh explain how it's made and what the process looks like up close!

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Some old problems require new solutions; enter the Estex elbow cover. USA president Jim Cooke and Estex's Peter Delandero will walk you through how this innovative new product came to be.

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Jim Cooke, President of Utility Service Agency, wants to show you what makes Power Design Inc's deferral cabinets a cut above the competition. These sturdy fiberglass units are designed to stay safe and secure from even the most clever would-be tamperers. Watch the video to learn more!

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Wade Summerlin and Mike Pridmore are here to show you how Bone Elephant Armor, combined with Ecobeton Vetrofluid, reduced the necessary time for a bridge repair project by two days and succeeded where previous bridge repair attempts had failed. Watch the video to learn how Elephant Armor can save you time and provide a product that's proven to last!

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Territory Manager Rubi Cruz wants to teach you the three critical success factors that have made Wilson Iron Works stand out as a top notch steel fabricator for over 100 years. Learn why IOUs like Duke Energy have chosen time and again to work with Wilson Iron Works, and how your business can benefit from a partnership with them as well!

This past weekend, Duke Energy Carolinas welcomed hundreds of utility professionals to the annual Lineman’s Rodeo, and what an incredible show it was! Held on April 25–26, this two-day competition and expo brings together linemen, vendors, and industry partners for friendly rivalry, hands-on demonstrations, and the latest in tools and technology.

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Director of Sales and Territory Manager Wade Summerlin has the scoop on the new 7707 Battery Operated Stick Tester from Hastings Fiberglass Products. The new Stick Tester features obvious upgrades to safety and portability having removed the need for a drop cord, and it improves readability with a new digital interface and backlit display. Watch the video to learn more!

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A major East coast utility has partnered with Cleaveland Price to take the first steps towards a Transmission Automation solution. Alyssa Baran discusses the logic behind using a Unitized, 69kV motorized switch solution with real time line sensors.