Wednesday, March 22, 2017

What's In Your Splice Trailer?

With the growth in fiber optic connectivity demand, coupled with the evolution of the job of the fiber splicer, having the right tools and equipment on a network construction site are a necessity.

No longer is it as simple as reusing a converted old motor home or ill-equipped trailer. Network installation professionals must have the necessary vehicle and equipment to complete jobs on-time and on-budget.

With Comstar Supply’s “What’s In Your Splice Trailer” online tool, the company offers a no-strings attached checklist and quoting tool. This easy step-by-step guide takes customers through picking out a trailer, a fusion splicer, accessories and must-have test equipment.

To ensure you are ready for your next network construction project, please visit https://www.comstarsupply.com/resources/fusion.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Finding Help Is Easy at Comstar City

Comstar Supply has built numerous online resources for telecom and network construction professionals available from its website. From “Comstar City” to “What’s in Your Splice Trailer” to “Comstar’s Magic Mile”, the goal of these interactive tools is to provide users a checklist of products and equipment necessary to complete network infrastructure buildouts.

Focusing on Comstar City (www.comstarcity.com), this interactive online application features products from more than 40 manufacturers. It takes users through a virtual tour of a network that is wired top-to-bottom in fiber-optic cable. From a wireless DAS network to small cell, from aerial versus underground construction, as well as Fiber to the X, Enterprise, Distribution Hubs, and more – there are more than 23 network construction examples available to learn about.

Comstar City is beneficial in many ways, but we believe the top three include:

1. A Virtual Organization Tool


Sometimes all you need is a picture to remember what you’re forgetting — so Comstar City acts as a visual resource integrating nearly every level of telecommunications into a single interactive space.
http://comstarcity.com
Users can see everything they need to complete a build on-time, from safety equipment to splicing tools and the various applications of each.

2. A Continuing Education Class for Network Construction

One of the biggest challenges in the telecommunications industry is educating all levels, from carriers to contractors, on the latest technology and innovations in the industry. Comstar City is updated regularly to ensure that we’re always showcasing the latest products in outside plant materials.

Nearly every product shown in the app are available through Comstar Supply, but to cover all of our bases and give customers the most tailored solution for their projects, we display our competitor’s products too. It’s our way of maintaining transparency with our partners and potential customers.

3. Easy Ordering

Contractors, carriers, utilities companies, and transportation and government entities are using more fiber than ever before and investing heavily in infrastructure to support growing consumer demand. So, while users can make sure they have everything they need, they can also purchase from Comstar Supply fight from the tool.

These online resources from Comstar make it easy for customers to purchase and educate themselves on network construction applications. Please visit Comstar City at www.comstarcity.com for more information.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Comstar Supply Announces Appointment of Ross Smith to Sales Team



For more information, contact:
Dan Clifton, [email protected]
(610) 831-5020


COLLEGEVILLE, PA – March 7, 2017Comstar Supply, Inc., a national distributor of telecommunications network products and services, today announced Ross Smith has joined the company as National Account Manager. In this position, Smith will deliver on his proven sales success and ability to drive revenue by leading the company’s large and strategic account outreach.
“Adding Ross’ proven leadership and enviable sales track record to the Comstar Supply family means we are ideally positioned to grow our business and meet the demands of our customers,” said Chad Punchard, President and CEO of Comstar Supply. “His first-hand dealings with the largest accounts in our industry, and deep knowledge of fiber and network construction, make this a home run for us and will propel us to new heights in 2017 and beyond.”
Prior to joining Comstar Supply, Smith served more than nine years as the Eastern Region Manager for Sumitomo. There he had sales responsibility for Sumitomo’s Carrier Network Group for 26 states. Subsequently, he spent nearly 17 years in similar positions with NEPTCO Incorporated, where he earned numerous sales honors and industry accreditations.
Smith served five years United States Air Force, and attended both Fitchburg State College and the Community College of the Air Force.

About Comstar Supply
Comstar Supply, Inc., was founded in 1994 with the goal of providing the communications industry with the necessary materials and tools to successfully complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Through its Collegeville, PA, and Raleigh, NC, facilities, the company serves a diverse customer base that includes telephone and electric utilities, CATV companies, CLEC local/long haul fiber-optic companies providing combined internet, telephone, and CATV services. Further information about the company can be found at www.comstarsupply.com.