2nd annual Hemophilia Walk & 5K Run Set for Saturday, October 1st

The Comstar Dukes are ready to hit the pavement again to raise money for the National Hemophilia Foundation during the 2^nd annual Hemophilia Walk & 5K Run on Saturday, October 1^st!

Our team is being formed in honor of Earl Punchard who died in 2008 and although he didn't have hemophilia, he generously supported the mission of the Delaware Valley Chapter of The National Hemophilia Foundation for more than three decades.

Earl was a loving husband and father and spent a good deal of his life looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of people, including those affected by hemophilia.

As the founder and principal of Comstar Supply, Inc., he built a successful company on the core values he demonstrated throughout his life, honesty, integrity, generosity and compassion. Still today, Comstar Supply, Inc is a leader in the communication and utility industries, carrying on Earl's commitment to customers, employees and the local community. We continue to hold Earl in our hearts for the wonderful person he was and how he touched each of our lives.

Please walk or run in memory of Earl on the "Comstar Dukes" team to support research, making the promise of a cure a reality for children in southeastern Pennsylvania with Hemophilia. Hemophilia is the most expensive chronic illness in the world to manage! You can help us make a difference!

Last year our team raised $4000.00 to support hemophilia research and we hope to exceed that amount this year! Help us reach our goal!

To register for the event or make a donation, please visit http://www.active.com/donate/gohemophilia/comstardukes.

Surviving the Storm

How did you fair through the wrath of Hurricane Irene? Leading up to the storm, many of our local east coast customers placed orders to help them prepare for whatever damage would occur in the hurricane. Late last week, our warehouse was shipping out strand and aerial hardware like crazy!

Comstar weathered the storm just fine. Our office and warehouse is located in an industrial park at the top of a hill. Businesses just down the road though suffered some serious flooding. The Perkiomen Creek flows through Collegeville and after the hurricane, it became a raging river! The bridges crossing the creek were closed for most of the day on Sunday but fortunately were opened again by Monday morning so we have no disruption in shipping or receiving product.

Comstar remains committed through the cleanup process to be here for whatever you might need. We have a solid stock on aerial strand as well aerial hardware. Our shelves are stocked with splice cases and our yard is filled with HDPE, PVC, fiber optic cable and handholes. Let us know what you need and we’ll work to turn around your order as soon as possible!

Roll out the red carpet – Comstar Supply Definition Movie Premier

Have you had a chance to check out the brand new video on our website? The Comstar Supply Definition video is the first in a series of videos we are having produced to highlight our company and the products that we sell.

In this short film, you’ll get a glimpse into Comstar Supply, learn about our company history, mission and goals and how we strive to provide the best customer service possible. You’ll see the faces of Comstar (can you recognize and match up voices with names?) and glimpse into the workings of our office and warehouse!

Poleline Hardware Guide

Here's another handy tool you can use as a reference when you are purchasing pole line hardware. This graphical depiction of a telephone pole is courtesy of http://www.hubbellpowersystems.com.

The telephone pole diagram notes the proper applications and uses for various pole line hardware which we stock and sell. You can note the proper placement of everything from cable extension arms to machine bolts and anchors and guy guards!

If you have a question or need any poleline hardware, give us a call and someone from the sales team will happily help you out. We stock most of the items that you will need for your aerial applications and in most cases we can ship same day or next day, depending upon when the order is received!

Proper Knots for Pull Tape

While doing some research for our upcomming video on how to tie a knot in pull tape, I came across this graphical demonstration from A-D Technologies showing the proper way to splice two lengths of pull tape together as well as the proper method for tying off pull tape to a swivel.

It's important to use proper knots with your pull tape so you maintain the pulling strength of your tape. Use this graphic as a reference and stay tuned for a video demonstration of how to use both of these techniques in the field!

Chat it Up!

Have you noticed the new chat feature on our website?

The new chat will enable Comstar Supply to be available for immediate assistance while you shop on our website. Not only will customers be able to contact us directly during business hours but the Comstar Supply sales associates will also be able to reach out and initiate conversations with customers who are online. Look for the chat bubble at the bottom of the screen on our of website pages!

So if you see a chat window pop up, rest assured that there really is someone behind those words! We are excited to reach out, say hello to our customers and of course, offer our assistance!

Snow Day Stock Up!

If you live or work in the northeast part of the United States, there’s a good chance you are snowed in today and can’t make it out to jobsite. Instead of calling today a wash, consider sitting down with a hot cup of coffee and spend some time on www.comstarsupply.com stocking up on some outside plant essentials.

Our warehouse has a constant stock of the commodity items that you use everyday. Consider duct plugs – We have an extensive inventory of everything ranging from temporary poly pull plugs to the more permanent expanding blank plug style duct plugs. We also keep stock on triplex plugs as well as simplex plugs for your fiber optic applications.

Looking for couplers? Pick your favorite! For PVC applications, we stock the standard style slip couplings in a range of sizes. For HDPE applications, consider using either moonlink couplers or reverse threaded aluminum couplers. If you’re looking for a compression style coupling, we maintain a solid inventory of both E Loc and Double E Loc couplers as well as Comfit couplers. Joining pipe together has never been so easy!

Need to proof your duct? Don’t forget about the wide range of mandrels that are available through www.comstarsupply.com. We provide aluminum test mandrels, wooden mandrels, flexible steel mandrels, and wire brush mandrels.

Don’t forget about your birdies and missles! Our warehouse stocks foam carriers (a.k.a. mice) and inflatable line carriers (a.k.a. balloons) as well as the plastic missile style line carriers and the rubber cone style missiles. We keep all sizes in stock and in most cases, we’re able to ship same day to your location!

So if you’re stuck inside because of the snow, stay warm and do some shopping! Your order from www.comstarsupply.com will be handled promptly and professionally by our staff and you can rest assured knowing you’re stocked up on your outside plant essentials!