Fratco

09/01/2026

Success in drainage, construction and business rarely comes from one big effort. More often, it's built through small disciplines repeated consistently over time.

In our latest Blueprint for Success, we explore Benjamin Franklin's reminder that energy gets us started—but persistence is what carries us across the finish line because the fundamentals still matter.

Summer is often the busiest season of the year. Projects stack up. Days start early and end late. Everyone is working to make the most of the season while conditions allow. Benjamin Franklin’s observation about energy and persistence is a good reminder that success isn’t usually the result of on...

08/30/2026

Why are more state Departments of Transportation specifying corrugated plastic pipe?

The answer goes far beyond material costs.

From faster installation and corrosion resistance to improved hydraulic performance and long-term lifecycle savings, HDPE pipe is helping reshape the way transportation agencies approach stormwater management and infrastructure rehabilitation.

In our latest Tried & True feature, we explore the engineering advancements, changing standards and real-world applications driving this shift.

Read the full article below.

In one capacity or another, corrugated plastic pipe has been used under Interstate highways for more than 30 years. For much of that time, engineers considered it a niche alternative to the more conventional concrete and steel, recognizing plastic’s low-cost advantages, but only spec’ing it in w...

08/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Buddy Goolesby, Plant Manager of Fratco's newest facility in Fort Payne, Alabama!

With decades of leadership experience across transportation, facilities management and plastics recycling, Buddy is helping build more than a new plant—he's building a team and laying the foundation for Fratco's future in the Southeast.

Read Buddy's story linked below.

When Fratco decided to expand into Fort Payne, Alabama, the company needed someone who could do more than manage a plant. They needed someone who could build a team from the ground up. For Buddy Goolesby, that kind of challenge felt right at home.

08/25/2026

Fort Payne isn't just home to Fratco's newest facility—it's a community built on generations of manufacturing, resilience and hard work.

We're proud to become part of a region that understands the value of investing in people, creating opportunity and building for the future.

Learn more about why Fort Payne was the perfect fit for Fratco in the latest issue of Tried & True or the link in the comments.

08/21/2026

Clean water starts long before it reaches a river, lake, or treatment facility.

Effective drainage plays an important role in managing water movement, protecting infrastructure, and supporting responsible land stewardship. Throughout National Water Quality Month, we're recognizing the importance of smart drainage solutions and the people who help keep water moving where it belongs.

07/25/2026

Water management looks very different depending on where you stand.

• In the Midwest, the focus is often drainage.
• In the West, the focus is delivering water exactly where it’s needed.

That’s the reality in Delta, Utah, where Great Basin Pipe & Irrigation installs Fratco’s All-in-One Water Transportation Systems to help farmers move and manage water across dry landscapes.

Our latest feature explores how irrigation systems, soil conditions and conservation efforts all connect in a region where water is one of the most valuable resources.

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07/22/2026

If you are near central Indiana, consider joining us for Indiana LICA's Field Day!

07/21/2026

An important shift in design thinking changed everything for corrugated pipe performance.

Our latest article breaks down how gasket engineering evolved—and why it matters in the field.

Read more by clicking the link in the comments.

07/17/2026

Water scarcity isn’t just a Western problem anymore.

From the Midwest to the Southeast, shifting weather patterns, aging infrastructure and rising demand are changing how we think about water.

The real question: are we prepared to manage it?

In the 1930s, no one saw the Dust Bowl coming. But when an extended drought scenario descended on the Great Plains after years of wheat farming had steadily replaced the region’s moisture-retaining prairie grasses, well… suddenly, the problem was real. That was a long time ago, and science has b...

07/15/2026

It’s the small components inside a pipe joint that help ensure drainage systems perform the way they should.

Our latest feature explores the engineering behind gasket systems and the long partnership between SpringSeal and Fratco.

Full story in the comments.