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06/03/2026

June is National Safety Month. 🦺

From manufacturing to installation in the field, safety is a priority at every step. We’re proud to support the contractors and crews who work hard every day to install reliable drainage systems safely and efficiently.

Stay safe out there.

06/03/2026

⭐ Check out this short clip from Fratco and when you pass a green farm field this summer keep in mind how provides drainage to increase crop yields. ⭐

This clip from Liles Enterprises showcases the installation of FlexCorr corrugated HDPE drain tile from Fratco. Note how the coil with 680 fool long lengths of pipe reduces the number of joints and aids in efficient installation. In this case the dual-wall pipe with smooth interior increases water flow and allows the use of a smaller 8" pipe rather than a larger 10" single wall pipe to move the same amount of water.

Click here to check out the clip: https://ow.ly/s5sR50Z6KOT

FOLLOW PPI Drainage Division on LinkedIn and visit our website to learn more about how SMART corrugated HDPE pipe connects us to productive agriculture: https://ow.ly/LmLf50Z6KRN

06/01/2026

🏆 Please join us in thanking Craig Douglass from Fratco for his years of service on the PPI Board of Directors as the Chair of the Drainage Division 🏆

Division Chairs typically serve a 6 year term, 2 years as Vice Chair, 2 years as Chair, then 2 years as Past Chair which which shows a tremendous commitment to the association and to the industry.

LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE to show your appreciation to Craig for his many years of service!

05/30/2026

Don't forget to submit your word search for a chance to win a Tried & True hat from this round of submissions!

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Fratco's Tried & True is a customer-centric publication filled with behind-the-scenes looks at our team members, our customers and our industry.

05/28/2026

We didn’t see the Dust Bowl coming.

Today, we have more data, better tools—and a new kind of water challenge already taking shape.

The question isn’t if water management needs to change. It’s how fast we adapt. Read the article linked in the comments to learn more.

05/26/2026

Spring has a way of reminding us that progress starts with a single step. 🌱

As projects ramp up and plans move from paper to the field, it’s a season that highlights an important truth:

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain

In our latest Blueprint for Success article, we explore how growth—whether in business, projects or personal goals—begins with the willingness to take that first step.

Read the full article here.

There’s something about spring that feels like a fresh start. The ground softens. The days get longer. The air shifts. It’s a season that reminds us that growth doesn’t happen by accident, but begins with action.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

At Fratco, we’re grateful for the freedoms that allow us to work alongside farmers, contractors and communities across America—building the infrastructure that supports the land we call home.

Today we pause to remember and give thanks.

05/23/2026

Water management isn’t one-size-fits-all.

In our latest feature, Shawn Peterson of Great Basin Pipe & Irrigation shares how irrigation systems in Utah help farmers move water efficiently in one of the driest regions of the country.

Read the full story at the link in the comments.

05/21/2026

If a drainage system fails, the pipe usually gets blamed.

But sometimes, the problem isn’t the pipe.

It’s the joint.

Hidden inside that joint is a small component doing a big job, keeping water where it belongs and ensuring systems perform long after installation.

In our newest feature, we take a closer look at SpringSeal and the engineering behind gasket systems that help corrugated pipe joints seal reliably in real-world conditions.

Read the story:

You don’t see it. You don’t brag about it. But if it’s missing—or not doing its job—you’ll know fast. Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up excited to talk about gaskets. Well, except maybe for Mark Knapp. When a drainage job goes right, the pipe gets the credit. When a job goes wrong, the ...

05/21/2026

If you are in the area, you should join us for Illinois LICA’s Area 6 Trap Shoot & Golf Outing on June 5, 2026, in Lerna/Mattoon, IL! Compete for cash prizes, door prizes, hole prizes and more! Register today at illica.net/events.