Hastings Introduces New EVA Blankets Offering Additional Protection and Versatility
HASTINGS, Mich.—Hastings Fiber Glass Products has introduced new Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Blankets for use by lineworkers and utility professionals. Available in solid and split versions, the blankets weigh approximately 4 pounds less than standard Class 4 rubber blankets and provide more consistent flexibility in extreme heat and cold conditions. The EVA Blankets have been tested using the same procedures and equipment as conventional rubber blankets and adhere to electrical and physical test
Hastings Promotes Brian Baum to CEO, Marking Four Generations of Family Leadership
Hastings Promotes Brian Baum to CEO, Marking Four Generations of Family Leadership HASTINGS, Mich.—Hastings Fiber Glass Products is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Baum to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new role, Baum is responsible for providing long-term strategic planning and direction, overseeing operational and financial performance, and aligning production goals with business growth. Baum originally joined Hastings in 2019 as an Assistant Controller and has served as Vice
Bloomingdale Communications Breaks Ground on $7.5 Million Fiber-to-the-Home Expansion in Thornapple
THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Bloomingdale Communications officially celebrated the launch of its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) expansion project in Thornapple Township with a groundbreaking ceremony held at the corner of Adams and Norris Roads on June 22, 2026. The project marks a major milestone in expanding high-speed broadband access to rural residents and businesses throughout the community. Valued at approximately $7.5 million, the initiative will extend fiber broadband service to roughly 380 addresses
