16 SEPTEMBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The Unveiling of McElroy Museum Adapted from Information by McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. Art McElroy took the first step in realizing his dream by starting his company in a small garage in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Art and Panny put their honest work ethic into motion and watched their dream come to fruition in 1954 with the creation of McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. In the early 1960s, McElroy became a forerunner in the market for fintube machinery. Art McElroy refined the design of the machine as we know it over a period of about 15 years. At the end of the 1960s, McElroy was shipping fintube machinery across the globe. In June, McElroy hosted a ribbon cutting to commemorate the opening of the McElroy Museum. Located in the company’s new, 193,000-square-foot Tulsa metro campus, the McElroy Museum details the 70-plus-year history of the company. The museum is made up of a series of vignettes, each showcasing a milestone in McElroy’s history. This includes the first products designed by founder Art McElroy, the company’s foray into fintube and butt fusion equipment, and the evolution of its digital and equipment offerings. Other vignettes show different marketing collateral and promotional items from decades past, such as vintage shirts and hats. “What you see here is a testament to the legacy of McElroy’s commitment to quality and the relationships we’ve cultivated throughout our history,” said McElroy President and CEO Chip McElroy. “We can’t wait to share this experience with our channel partners, customers, and others who visit this campus.” A walkway guides visitors through the exhibits, beginning with McElroy’s founding in 1954, and culminating with the advent of the TracStar® and machines for the polypropylene market. In the middle of the space, a nook with seating showcases some of the different educational and promotional videos produced by the company over the years. McElroy’s in-house creative team handled all aspects of the museum’s design and execution, from the layout and flow of exhibits, to choosing which elements to incorporate. The museum’s design allows exhibits to be rotated or updated as needed, giving guests a unique experience each time they visit. “It’s been an enormous undertaking, but our team rose to the challenge and created something that we’re all proud of,” said Creative Services Manager Corey George. “We’re excited to see others get to experience the museum now that it’s complete.” Art McElroy was an outstanding inventor, engineer, designer, and businessman who established strongholds in three separate industries before his death in 1988. During the same year, his son Chip took over the direction of the company leading it through its greatest period of economic growth. McElroy has placed its stamp on the world as a leader in engineering and manufacturing. The McElroy of today is eagerly expanding and offering both fintube and pipe fusion products in new markets across the globe. McElroy is building on its history of innovation. Art and Panny McElroy GEO McElroy President and CEO Chip McElroy, Executive Vice President of Finance/Treasury Donna (McElroy) Dutton, and Executive Vice President of International Market Development Peggy (McElroy) Tanner join in cutting the ribbon for the McElroy Museum. For more information call: (270) 786-3010 or visit us online: www.geothermalsupply.com All New! Atlantis-Pro Vault • Traffic-Rated Capable • Simple installation • Trouble-free operation Time for a Little Fun! August Puzzle Solution: Win a prize! Send completed puzzle to: WWDR PO Box 660 Bonifay, FL 32425 fax: 850-547-0329 or e-mail: michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com Place the five letters of the word on the left into the blanks on the right to form a common ten-letter word. PIECE _ X _ E R _ _ N _ E ROUND P _ O _ _ C T I _ _ CLUES S _ C _ _ S _ F U _ COMIC _ _ M _ E R _ _ A L STAGE S _ R _ T _ _ I E _ Congratulations to: Ron Lemmon, Homer City, PA Winner for August!
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