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LPI Members – Who will you nominate?

The purpose of the Innovative Design Awards is to provide recognition to LPI Members and an outside individual or firm for their collaboration on the design and installation of a lightning protection system.  Awards are given to a person/firm that demonstrated early coordination with an LPI professional to design an innovative solution to improve the aesthetics of the lightning protection system on a noteworthy structure….

Register Now! Deadline January 10, 2022.

The 2022 ULPA/LPI Conference will be held at La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, TX.  February 15 – 19th. 

Schedule and Speakers to be announced soon.

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Smokestack Lightning, Inc. was founded in 1993 when Bill J. Simpson, a chimney sweep at the time, tried to find a quality lightning protection contractor for his chimney customers. Unable to source suitable help, he did some research, learned everything he could about the industry, and started his own lightning protection company….

One lightning strike can stop everything – from a simple business transaction to a first responder being able to answer the call for an emergency in their community. 

This will be the Lightning Protection Institute’s new campaign to bring attention to the importance of lightning protection systems and how to access the resources needed to install a lightning protection system….

The Lightning Protection Institute (“LPI”) will soon embark on the third-annual Double Check, a national initiative to remind property owners and the design/build communities to

✓ Have a lightning protection system. ✓ Have the system inspected.

Double Check takes place August 23 – 27 this year.

Founded in 1993, Dillon Lightning Protection designs and installs complete lightning protection systems for all types of structures in the Mid-Atlantic states, including the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel which runs under the Patapsco River southeast of downtown Baltimore, Maryland. Dedicated to growing the company in a controlled, responsible and profitable manner, Dillon Lightning Protection prioritizes intentional customer service, detailed engineering, the use of superior quality materials, and creating a stable work environment for its employees by fostering creativity and rewarding innovation and self-motivation….

Over the years, Pennsylvania’s Larson Lightning Protection, Inc. has designed and installed lightning protection on several Hersheypark rides and attractions, including the Hershey Triple Tower and the Lightning Racer, a dueling roller coaster. Larson brings more than a century of industry experience and attention to detail to the challenging lightning protection applications for this unique customer. …

Since 1926, Michigan Lightning Protection has been providing exceptional lightning protection systems for all clients throughout Grand Rapids, MI, and the surrounding areas. Michigan Lightning Protection, Inc. was the first contractor to experience the LPI Inspection Program advantage, applying for a Master Installation Certificate in February 2011 for its work on the Grand Valley State University Living Center in Allendale, Michigan. …

Drawing from 20 years of experience, 4LP tailors lightning protection solutions for commercial and residential structures to fit each customer’s needs. With a  mission to protect people, property, and the environment, 4LP focuses on developing innovative, customer-centric solutions that leverage the latest products and technology. 

Shown here: Arglass Yamamura Manufacturing Plant in Valdosta, GA….

Since 1926, Michigan Lightning Protection has been providing exceptional lightning protection systems for all clients throughout Grand Rapids, MI, and the surrounding areas. Michigan Lightning Protection, Inc. was the first contractor to experience the LPI Inspection Program advantage, applying for a Master Installation Certificate in February 2011 for its work on the Grand Valley State University Living Center in Allendale, Michigan. …