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Industry Insights Direct from Our Experts

Read the latest industry insights and practical advice from Bermex experts on utility metering news, damage prevention updates, leak detection information, operational challenges, and emerging technologies shaping the utility services landscape.

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Smart Water Infrastructure Growth Fueled by Grants

Smart Water Infrastructure Growth Fueled by Grants

Understanding the Push for Smarter Water Infrastructure By David Mack, Senior Business Development Manager, Bermex North American water utilities are investing heavily in smart water infrastructure with new projects valued at over $530 million expected to have started in 2024 … Read Blog
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Cover of the 2023 CGA White Paper that highlights the role of telecom in underground infrastructure protection.

Addressing the Growing Risks Facing Telecom Infrastructure By David Mack, Senior Business Development Manager, ACRT Services This summary article includes excerpts from the 2023 CGA White Paper The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is the central nonprofit organization dedicated to underground … Read Blog
Employee Spotlight
Sylvia Rafanan wearing PPE and a high-vis safety vest.

A Path to Success: Sylvia Rafanan

Sylvia Rafanan is an operations manager who joined Bermex in 2023. Rafanan holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Eastern Visayas State University (formerly Leyte Institute of Technology) in the Philippines, and holds a National Association of Corrosion …

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Press Releases
Pictured: Tommy Combs, who was recently elevated to president of Bermex.

Bermex Elevates Tommy Combs to President

Supporting Utility Success Through Experienced Leadership March 3, 2025 — Stow, Ohio — Bermex is thrilled to announce that Tommy Combs has been appointed as the new president of the company. With a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Combs … Read Blog
Press Releases
ACRT Services announces the retirement of Michael Weidner

ACRT Services Announces CFO Brad Schroeder as Successor to CEO Michael Weidner Upon Retirement

Feb. 21, 2025 – Stow, Ohio – ACRT Services announced this week that Michael Weidner, Chief Executive Officer, has retired, effective Feb. 18, 2025. The Board of Directors has appointed Brad Schroeder, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer, as the …

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Cover of the CGA's 2023 DIRT Report.

Key Findings from the Common Ground Alliance DIRT Report

By David Mills, Operations Manager, Bermex The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is the central nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing damage to underground utilities. Each year, the organization updates its Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report. It provides insights into trends, …

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Best Practices in Underground Utility Damage Prevention

Explore damage prevention best practices from the CGA, including strategies to reduce utility strikes and improve excavation safety.

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Digital home concept showing how devices are connected to one another to represent smart meter adoption.

Boosting Smart Meter Adoption Through Education

By Tommy Combs, Director of Operations, Bermex Electric smart meters bring a range of benefits to utilities and their customers, from real-time usage insights and reduced energy costs to improved grid reliability. The Edison Foundation projects a 71% increase in …

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General
American flag blowing in the breeze in front of trees to represent Veterans Day.

Veterans Day: Honoring Our Employees’ Service

On Veterans Day, we honor the veterans in our family of companies and take time to reflect on the significance of this important day. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was first recognized in 1919 to mark the end of …

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