As part of 3M’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality products, they are notifying their customers of the following information related to select 3M™ DBI-SALA® Sealed-Blok™ Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs). The 3M Personal Safety Division has identified an aging effect that may impact the performance of the SRLs produced from January 2022 to October 2024. Additionally, any devices repaired by 3M, or an authorized service center (ASC), during this timeframe …
VIKOR sails into solar energy by onboarding Trusted Electric
VIKOR, one of the leading providers of telecommunications infrastructure, providing services in more than 30 states across the U.S., has expanded its services into solar energy by onboarding Trusted Electric, Inc., a solar energy construction company based out of Storm Lake, IA. The move will expand VIKOR’s robust service offering while continuing to uphold their mission to build and service …
NTIA approves BEAD proposals for New Hampshire, Colorado, Illinois, Oregon and Puerto Rico
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) initial proposal volumes two for Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Puerto Rico, advancing efforts to close the digital divide. This approval grants these states and territory access to over $3 billion in funding aimed at providing affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service to all …
Omaha stakeholders’ roundtable addressed the state of broadband connectivity at all levels
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association was invited to participate in a roundtable event hosted today in Omaha, Nebraska by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr. NATE President & CEO Todd Schlekeway represented the Association at the roundtable, which was held at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Headquarters. During the event, Senator Fischer and Commissioner Carr …
Tower Family Foundation scholarship application deadline extended to May 1
The Tower Family Foundation recently expanded the non-profit organization’s scholarship program, which includes enhanced eligibility criteria and a new application form that supports more students on a merit basis. The application deadline to apply for scholarships for the fall 2024 semester has been extended to May 1, 2024. The Tower Family Foundation is opening the program to the broader NATE …
NATE announces award of the Ernie Jones Memorial Civil Engineering Scholarship
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association today announced that Henry Hall, a Junior Civil Engineering major from Columbus, Indiana has been named as the 2024 recipient of the Ernie Jones Memorial Civil Engineering Scholarship at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. The official announcement was made at the NATE Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, February 21 during the annual NATE …
Dale Heath elected as Vice-Chair of TIF, Karmen Rajamani and Anthony Castillo added to Board
The Telecommunications Industry Foundation (TIF) has elected Dale Heath as its Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. The organization also announced that Karmen Rajamani and Anthony Castillo will join the TIF Board. Heath replaces Vice-Chair Scott Stekr, who has stepped down to support the entire industry as he has accepted his appointment to the editorial committee for TIA’s TR …
Petzl’s safety alert asks the industry to inspect certain GRILLON products manufactured in the last quarter
Petzl is requesting that the industry inspect certain GRILLON products following the detection of ropes mounted incorrectly in the rope adjuster of recently produced GRILLON products. In such a case, the product does not perform its blocking function, which can result in a risk of injury. They are requesting to immediately stop sales and use of GRILLON products manufactured between October and …
CTI Towers expands its footprint with acquisition of 56 towers in North Dakota
CTI Towers, Inc. (“CTI Towers”), a prominent player in the wireless tower industry and a portfolio company of Palistar Capital LP (“Palistar”), an alternative asset manager specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure, has unveiled its latest strategic move. The company proudly announces the acquisition of 56 towers in North Dakota from SRT Communications Inc. (“SRT”), the state’s largest telecommunications …
Former Army Ranger officer and distributor executive recruited by GME Supply as its President and COO
GME Supply Company’s (GME) CEO, Caleb Messer, announced that the company has named Ryan Keogh as President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Ryan to the team,” said Messer. “As our business continues to grow, so does its complexity. Ryan brings tremendous commercial and operational leadership experience to GME. He was the clear choice to join …
Broadband construction gets a boost withe Peyton Allen Resources partnering with TelForce Group
TelForce Group, a leading provider of staffing solutions in the telecommunications sector, announced its strategic partnership with Peyton Allen Resources, a respected veteran-owned business which provides broadband construction crews. This collaboration will enhance the quality of service in the telecommunications, broadband and construction sectors, combining the strengths of both companies to deliver unparalleled results. Ron Deese, CEO of TelForce Group, …
While doubling its portfolio, Vertical Bridge maintains carbon neutrality
Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC (Vertical Bridge), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has achieved CarbonNeutral® company certification through 2023, in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, the leading global framework for carbon neutrality. Vertical Bridge began a proactive review of its environmental footprint in 2020, which resulted in its initial CarbonNeutral® Certification. The …
Ericsson’s Marc Daasch joins NWSA’s leadership team
The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced today that Marc Daasch, EHS Director for Ericsson North America, has been appointed as a member of the organization’s Board of Governors. In his new role as a member of the Board of Governors, Daasch will join representatives from a broad cross-section of the industry who are tasked with developing policy and overseeing …
State of industry contracting and numerous topics on agenda at NATE WIN Rocky Mountain conference
NATE Wireless Industry Network (WIN) is has announced the speakers and sessions for the upcoming NATE WIN Rocky Mountain Regional Conference to be held on Wednesday, October 4, in Centennial (Denver), Colorado. The agenda is crafted to address key issues occurring in the industry right now, and how companies can adapt in these uncertain times. Topics discussed at the conference will …
NATE’s work zone protection safety video is a must view for ground level projects
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association announced today the official release of a video on Work Zone Protection. The video, the second to debut in Volume 6 of the Association’s popular #ClimberConnection series. The video shines a spotlight on the safety best practices associated with Work Zone Protection, specifically relating to the appropriate use of temporary traffic control devices, proper …
Tillman Infrastructure’s Hillabrant to take the reins of Vantage Towers
European towerco Vantage Towers has announced Christian Hillabrant as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and said the appointment is expected to take effect in approximately two months. Hillabrant’s current role is Chief Operating Officer at Tillman Infrastructure, the rapidly growing tower company based in the United States. Hillabrant was appointed to the Tower Family Foundation Advisory Committee last year. Hillabrant has …
Bernard Borghei joins Tower Engineering Professionals as its new Chief Revenue Officer
Tower Engineering Professionals (“TEP”), a leading full-service provider of engineering and maintenance services to the tower, mobile network, and other telecom infrastructure customers, welcomes Bernard Borghei as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Borghei is the Co-Founder and former Executive Vice President of Operations of Vertical Bridge and has over 29 years of experience in the wireless telecom and infrastructure …
CITCA’s Don McMasters elevated to Director of Curriculum and Development
Steve Wilder, President and CEO of CITCA, LLC, a leading safety training and consultancy firm, has announced the promotion of Don McMasters to Director of Curriculum and Development. He replaces Steve Trnka, who recently accepted a position as a safety officer with another company. McMasters joined CITCA in 2014 as a field instructor and has been involved with providing training to …
FCC Commissioner Carr’s commemorative hardhat presented to Angelo Wiggins
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr visited Murphy Tower Service’s headquarters in Carlisle, IA, to discuss the company’s tower tech workforce training programs and then joined trainees on a training climb. His visit was one stop on his Iowa tour. “In Washington, we continue to hear about the dire need for more tower climbers, linemen, and other 5G workers. And when we …
First trainees readying up for Ohio’s tower technician Second Chance Re-Entry Progam
Todd Schlekeway, President & CEO of NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, praised officials from the Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction at today’s Second Chance Re-Entry Program event announcement in Dayton, Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, and AT&T Ohio President Molly Kocour Boyle also addressed attendees at …
