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Josh Lee - Warehouse Supervisor
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Jan 17, 2022

Josh Lee Promoted to Warehouse Supervisor

We are proud to announce that Josh Lee has been promoted to Warehouse Supervisor! In this new role, Josh is responsible for the day-to-day operations of EGW’s warehouse, including receiving, putaway, picking, packing and, shipping.     Josh has been with EGW for over 13 years, starting with the warehouse team before transitioning into customer …

Jason Garland - Director of Business Development
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Oct 25, 2021

Jason Garland Joins EGW as New Director of Business Development

  We are pleased to announce the addition of Jason Garland to the EGW family as Director of Business Development for our Gas Solutions Group. Jason brings over 13 years of experience in the gas industry and a wealth of knowledge to this new role. He will be focused on growing all aspects of EGW’s Service …

Locating Unlocatable products
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Aug 25, 2020

5 Valuable Tools for Locating “Unlocatable” Gas Lines

Accurate gas line locating and mapping is an integral step in the construction and maintenance of polyethylene pipe systems. Most of the time traditional locating techniques are sufficient, but what happens when those methods fail due to absent or faulty tracer wire connections, or from incorrect or non-existent mapping? This can result in a loss …

EGW Compliance Services
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Jun 25, 2020

EGW Gas Solutions Compliance Services

Natural gas pipeline operators are required by federal law to have an Operator Qualification and Training Programs in place to help employees reduce job errors and protect life and property. Ensuring a properly trained and qualified workforce should be a priority for all Operators of natural gas systems and the contractors they hire. EGW Gas …

Excavating essentials
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Apr 27, 2020

3 Essential Tools for Excavation Safety

Among the most hazardous construction operations in the underground utility industry are trenching and excavation. Excavation is defined by OSHA as any man-made trench, cut, depression, or cavity formed by removal of the earth’s surface. A trench is a narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and no wider than 15 feet. …

EGW - W're all in this together
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Apr 10, 2020

We’re All In This Together

  With utility providers working hard to keep our water and energy infrastructure safe and intact, EGW Utilities is continuing to do our part to ensure that they have the products and equipment needed to continue their essential duties.   During these challenging times, our primary goal is putting the health and safety of our …

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Mar 20, 2020

EGW’s Commitment to Our Partnerships

Effective Monday, March 16th, EGW has taken the necessary steps outlined by the CDC and other local health organizations specifically designed to protect the health and safety of teammates, customers and communities.   Below are some changes we have in place to maintain a safe and effective workplace while continuing to provide you a high …

Best Workplace blog photo
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Nov 8, 2019

EGW Receives 2019 Best Workplace Certification!

EGW is extremely proud to have been named a 2019 Certified Best Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute! Through proactive planning and hard work, we strive to create a workplace culture that promotes integrity, authenticity and selflessness. This was achieved through listening to our employees and enacting programs to improve, not just their work …

Steve Grifffin blog
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Oct 21, 2019

Introducing Steve Griffin, Director of Compliance Services

We are extremely pleased to introduce Steve Griffin as EGW Gas Solutions’ new Director of Compliance Services, effective October 7, 2019. Steve comes to EGW from Summit Utilities Inc. (previously Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Inc.), where he most recently served as Director Pipeline Safety Compliance. He is newly retired from the US Army and Arkansas Army National Guard, where …

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Oct 3, 2019

MBW’s ERGO-TAMP Pneumatic Tamper – Features and Benefits for the User

One of the most physically rough and demanding tools in the construction industry – the pneumatic tamper – produces arm and hand vibration levels that are among the highest in the industry. Fortunately, modifications have been made to MBW’s previous pneumatic tamper’s design, reducing its physical impact upon the user. This is important because routine …