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
Hastings Launches Tel-O-Pole® Bucket Stick with Measuring Capabilities
Hastings Launches Tel-O-Pole® Bucket Stick with Measuring Capabilities HASTINGS, Mich.—Hastings Fiber Glass Products released a new version of its Tel-O-Pole® Bucket Stick with integrated measuring capabilities. Known as the Tel-O-Pole® Measuring Bucket Stickand product number HV-208-M, the tool allows users to safely take accurate and efficient measurements when working from a bucket truck. The collapsible, telescoping hot stick combines all the features of Hastings’ original Tel-O-Pole® Bucket
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
