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The Founders: 
T. Allen (Al) Pelsue (1919-1982) & Patricia Pelsue
Born in Fresno, California, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Al Pelsue answered his country’s call after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He became a pilot and instructor during World War II. While based in Denver he met and married Patricia Bradley, a lovely Colorado girl who caught his fancy.
After WWII he turned down a lucrative opportunity as an airline pilot to attend Golden Gate College on the G.I. Bill. Upon graduation, with a degree in business, Al began his career selling utility bodies for the American Coach and Body Company in San Francisco, which was subsequently acquired by McCabe Powers Company of Saint Louis. Al and Pat, then with two children, Brad and Gail, moved to Denver to open a sales office.
In 1950 Al developed a one-piece ventilating-heater for manholes. In the early 1950s he was awarded the first of many patents, and the technology was the basis of his partnership with L. R. Morrison. The Morrison, Pelsue Company (MoPeCo) was founded c. 1951. He sold his interest to Mr. Morrison in 1962.
In 1963 Al Pelsue developed and patented the manhole shield (type 2730) that today remains the best-recognized device of its kind.
Throughout his career Al Pelsue worked with Bell Labs, AT&T, Independent Telephone, CATV, Electric Utilities, and subsequently the “Baby Bells” to develop products useful throughout the national and international telephone and Electrical distribution systems.
Al was active in the business throughout his lifetime. Patricia continued as Chair of the Board until her retirement in 1996.
From Telephones to the trenches, Pelsue provides a range of safety and construction products for Homeland Security, CATV, Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, and Industrial facilities.
Fiber Optics had been a focus of Pelsue since we were involved in placing the first fiber cables across the Golden Gate Bridge. Our Fiber Optic Splicing Trailers today set the standard for quality splicing environments. We have worked with Bell Labs, and many of the technical laboratories of other major to design and manufacture products.
Recently Pelsue products have found application keeping our nation's firefighters and Homeland Security personnel safe and comfortable during their responses to emergencies and exercises.
Worldwide Products & Services:
Our network of representatives and distributors provide worldwide distribution of Pelsue Products. We can provide our products to meet international electrical standards and technical requirements.
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Since 1963 Pelsue has provided innovative solutions to customer requirements.
Here is a brief history of notable events:
1951 T. Allen Pelsue designs and patents first forced air all-in-one manhole Heater, Blower, Generator
1962 T. Allen Pelsue designs and patents the pneumatic seal Manhole Shield
1963 T. A. Pelsue Co. is incorporated
1963 Pelsue introduces integrated Mobile Power Unit, Manhole Splicing Trailer
1973 Pelsue designs and patents integral frame Ground Tent
1978 Pelsue pulls first fiber optic cable across the Golden Gate Bridge together with Peter Lancier Co. of West Germany
1981 Pelsue introduces and patents Multi-Tent
1982 Pelsue introduces Fiber Optic Splicing Trailer
1982 Brad Pelsue becomes President and CEO after passing of his father,
T. Allen Pelsue
1982 Pelsue Inc. formed in Montreal as Joint Venture to serve Canadian market
1989 Pelsue achieves AGA/CSA certification for portable Manhole Heater (first in industry)
1996 Pelsue achieves ISO 9001
1996 Pelsue partners with Featherlite to make all aluminum Fiber Optic Splicing Trailer.
2000 Pelsue introduces all fiberglass / aluminum for Mobile Power Units used in cable splicing.
2001 Pelsue acquires Uni-Hoist Inc. (originally of Winnipeg Canada)
2003 ISO 9001-2000
2006 Pelsue introduces “POD” lightweight low cost Fiber Optic Splicing Trailer.
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