News

4.1.2019

When planning a new construction project, renovation, or an addition to an existing structure, you need to choose which wiring method is the most effective. You’ll need to take into consideration physical protection, approved for exposed installations, approved for use in wet locations, offer corrosion resistance, and/or serve as an…

3.27.2019

Certification plays an important role in the sales function as well as the compliance aspect of our business. As an example, steel products manufactured and/or mined and melted here in the United States are often required by customers to meet federal or state requirements. The Buy American Act of 1933…

4.16.2018

Atkore has received periodic questions on the use of our standard couplings on Rigid and IMC conduit in Class 1 Division 1 hazardous locations during the last year. Often, these questions arise in the form of requests for the explosion proof listing associated with the coupling, which does not exist.…

7.11.2017

Atkore’s PVC brands have a significant PVC water and plumbing pipe business, which supplies plastic products for irrigation, DWV (Drain-Waste-Vent), well casing and sewer and drain systems. The Atkore water pipe business also has significant possibilities for growth. According to a 2007 EPA survey, the nationwide infrastructure need is estimated…

7.10.2017

LEED, also known as “Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design”, is a green building certification program that recognizes building strategies and practices. There are different tiers of LEED certification such as Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum; the level of certification depends on how many points a project is able to…

6.4.2017

Atkore’s PVC brands manufacture a series of product lines for use in non-electrical applications, which often require certification by the National Sanitation Foundation. Choosing a product certified by NSF lets you know the company complies with strict standards and procedures imposed by NSF. From extensive product testing and material analyses…

4.7.2017

The National Electrical Code® (NEC®), or NFPA 70, is a regionally adoptable standard for the installation of electrical wiring and equipment developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). As with all NFPA standards, development of the NEC is an open process built on a consensus of input from the…

3.30.2017

When considering which electrical raceway product to use for your project, knowing what is allowed by the National Electrical Code® (NEC) is crucial. The NEC is a living document that is on a three year revision cycle which means you need to be aware of any changes as revisions are…

10.3.2016

According to a report recently issued by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), alternative energy is poised for significant growth.  That’s good news for Atkore, since we have several products that are used in this continuously-evolving industry, including conduits, fittings, metal framing, Liquid Tight Flexible Conduit, MC Cable, cable tray…

9.5.2016

Conformity Assessment is a critical foundation component of the Atkore mission statement and its successful implementation.  Many of our product lines are required to comply with a product standard that is used in building or other installation codes in North America. This system allows for the safe and effective use…