Listen to our Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems Success Story!
Utilities continue to face increasing demands to enhance reliability, limit outage impacts, and restore power more efficiently when events affect the grid. For Littleton Electric Light & Water Department, Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems by Marmon Utility have been part of a broader approach to improving overhead distribution performance and building a more resilient system.
T&D World Live Presents: Reliability in Action
In this episode, Ted Gardner, Application Engineer for Overhead Solutions at Marmon Utility, speaks with David Ketchen, Assistant General Manager of Littleton Electric Light & Water Department, about the practical role covered conductor and aerial cable systems can play in addressing reliability challenges. Their conversation explores Littleton's experience with Hendrix ACS, including the system needs that influenced the decision, the improvements recognized over time, and the operational benefits of reducing outages in heavily wooded and difficult-to-serve areas.
The discussion also looks at how reduced fault exposure, faster restoration, and long-term system hardening can help utilities deliver more dependable service to their customers.
As Hendrix marks 75 years of supporting the utility industry, this episode reflects the value of engineering collaboration, application expertise, and proven field performance. Beyond Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems, the conversation highlights how thoughtful infrastructure choices can support reliability objectives, improve customer experience, and strengthen long-term grid resilience.
Listeners will gain perspective from both the utility and technical solution sides, making this episode relevant for public power leaders, engineers, operations teams, and utility professionals exploring practical ways to improve overhead system performance.
About Marmon Utility
Marmon Utility supports electric utilities with engineered overhead and underground power solutions designed to improve reliability, resiliency, and long-term system performance. Through its Hendrix and Kerite brands, the company provides products and application expertise for distribution and transmission systems serving communities across North America and beyond.
More than a manufacturer, Marmon Utility works alongside utility teams from planning and system design through installation, field support, and ongoing optimization. This collaborative approach helps customers address challenges including:
- Vegetation exposure
- Severe weather
- Constrained rights-of-way
- Aging infrastructure
Talk to an expert today to see how Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems can improve your grid.
FAQs
1) What does the T&D World episode cover?
The episode explores how Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems can support utility reliability, reduce outage impacts, and improve restoration in heavily wooded and difficult-to-serve areas.
2) Who is featured in the Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems success story?
The discussion features Ted Gardner, Application Engineer for Overhead Solutions at Marmon Utility, and David Ketchen, Assistant General Manager of Littleton Electric Light & Water Department.
3) How does Marmon Utility support utility partners?
Marmon Utility works with utilities from planning and system design through installation, field support, and ongoing optimization. Through Hendrix and Kerite, the company supports overhead and underground infrastructure needs.
