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Polywater Founded in 1973 by Nelson Jonnes It was well received, but the potential income from that alone could not support his family of six.

In 1973, Nelson Jonnes, a Minnesota research chemist with more than a dozen patents under his belt, threw together some slippery ingredients in his basement and began selling it as a SCUBA diving-suit lubricant. With a quick change of marketing focus in 1974, the fledgling company began selling the same technology to the telcom and power utility markets in the form of a unique, water-based cable pulling lubricant. It revolutionized the industry, which until then had used mud, wax, and grease. Polywater® Cable Pulling Lubricants have been the leaders ever since.

Congratulations to SP Products on receiving a 2026 NECA Showstopper Award for its HDPE-to-EMT Transition Coupling! 👏We’r...
10/21/2026

Congratulations to SP Products on receiving a 2026 NECA Showstopper Award for its HDPE-to-EMT Transition Coupling! 👏

We’re pleased to see Polywater® BonDuit® Conduit Adhesive featured in this solution, helping create a permanent, watertight and airtight connection between HDPE conduit and electrical metallic tubing (EMT).
BonDuit’s versatility extends to joining HDPE with PVC, fiberglass and metal conduits—helping installers connect different materials with confidence.

🏆 See this year’s Showstopper winners:
https://www.ecmag.com/magazine/articles/article-detail/2026-showstopper-award-winners-announced

🔗 Learn more about BonDuit:
https://www.polywater.com/en/product/polywater-bonduit-conduit-adhesive/

How do conduit sealants perform when exposed to fire? 🔥Fire-performance ratings are not all the same. Tests such as UL 9...
10/14/2026

How do conduit sealants perform when exposed to fire? 🔥

Fire-performance ratings are not all the same. Tests such as UL 94, UL 723 (ASTM E84), and UL 1479 evaluate different aspects of a sealant’s performance—from self-extinguishing behavior to flame spread, smoke generation, and through-wall fire protection.
Learn why understanding these standards matters when selecting a conduit sealant.
Read the article through the link https://www.polywater.com/en/knowledge-hub/understanding-how-conduit-sealants-perform-in-the-presence-of-fire/

Which way is up? When it comes to vertical bends in cable pulling, the answer matters.The orientation of a bend and the ...
10/07/2026

Which way is up? When it comes to vertical bends in cable pulling, the answer matters.
The orientation of a bend and the direction of the pull can significantly affect cable pulling tension. Understanding these forces helps installers reduce risk, stay within recommended limits, and plan a more predictable cable pull.
🎥 Watch the video https://share.vidyard.com/watch/kmS3Ek3NJkA9sJZZS6LvAT and learn how vertical bends affect underground cable installations. Read the full article https://www.polywater.com/en/knowledge-hub/how-vertical-bends-affect-cable-pulling/.

Congratulations to Emilia Sanchez for 5 years of service at Polywater! Emilia has been an integral part of Production an...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to Emilia Sanchez for 5 years of service at Polywater! Emilia has been an integral part of Production and her contribution to the Polywater team as a whole has been outstanding. Emilia ‘s dedication and work in helping make Polywater a success is appreciated by all of us. Join us in celebrating this fantastic landmark!

❄️ When ice storms hit, power infrastructure gets put to the test.For data centers and other mission-critical facilities...
09/30/2026

❄️ When ice storms hit, power infrastructure gets put to the test.
For data centers and other mission-critical facilities, even a short outage can have major consequences.

Could moving critical power infrastructure underground improve resilience?
Our recent article explores overhead vs. underground power, the advantages and tradeoffs of undergrounding, and how better planning, sealing, and system design can help keep critical facilities running when extreme weather strikes.
🔗 Read more https://www.polywater.com/en/knowledge-hub/weathering-ice-storms-evaluating-overhead-vs-underground-power-for-mission-critical-facilities/

Irregular openings. Tight spaces. Challenging field conditions.Engineered expanding foams can adapt where conventional s...
09/23/2026

Irregular openings. Tight spaces. Challenging field conditions.
Engineered expanding foams can adapt where conventional sealing solutions may be impractical—helping protect critical infrastructure from flooding, water ingress, gases, rodents, and other environmental threats.

Our new article shares four real-world applications involving a GIS substation, pipeline pumping station, solar inverter boxes, and damaged utility poles.
Discover how the right expanding foam solution can reduce repair costs, speed up installation, and extend asset life. Read the full article through the link https://www.polywater.com/en/knowledge-hub/sealing-irregular-openings-the-power-and-versatility-of-engineered-expanding-foams/

🌊 From sea to shore, every meter of cable matters.Submarine cable landfall installations can mean heavy cables, long pul...
09/16/2026

🌊 From sea to shore, every meter of cable matters.
Submarine cable landfall installations can mean heavy cables, long pulls, water-filled ducts, and challenging installation conditions.

So, how much difference can the right lubrication make?
🧪 Recent Polywater laboratory testing with Polywater® NN Lubricant showed COF reductions of:
⚡ 30–65% in HDPE duct
⚡ 40–50% in steel duct
Testing also showed that the lubricant remained effective after water exposure—an important consideration for submarine cable shore pulls.

Dive into our latest article to learn more about landfall methods, cable lubrication, COF testing, and the research Polywater is doing to support these challenging installations.
🔗 Read more https://www.polywater.com/en/knowledge-hub/submarine-cable-landfall-installation-testing-cable-lubrication-for-challenging-cable-pulls/

Why replace a proven product? ⚡Polywater® Type FD™ has been a reliable cable cleaner for decades. But as safety standard...
09/09/2026

Why replace a proven product? ⚡
Polywater® Type FD™ has been a reliable cable cleaner for decades. But as safety standards and technical requirements evolve, so should the products crews rely on.
Meet Polywater® Type RP™—with the cleaning performance of Type FD plus:
⚡ Higher dielectric strength
🧪 Full IEEE 1493 testing
🦺 Fewer health hazards and regulatory warnings
🧰 More field-friendly packaging options
Go behind the scenes with Polywater Senior R&D Chemist Max Segar to learn how—and why—we improved on a proven formula.
🔗 Read the new blog https://www.polywater.com/en/knowledge-hub/improving-on-a-proven-formula-the-evolution-from-type-fd-to-type-rp/

🧤⚡ Clean. Inspect. Protect.When electrical rubber goods are covered in dirt and grime, damage can be harder to spot.Prop...
09/02/2026

🧤⚡ Clean. Inspect. Protect.
When electrical rubber goods are covered in dirt and grime, damage can be harder to spot.
Proper cleaning helps restore visibility, making it easier to identify cuts, cracks, and wear during inspection—while helping extend the life of your equipment.
Because when it comes to electrical safety, what you can see matters.
🔗 Learn more https://www.polywater.com/en/knowledge-hub/cleaning-rubber-goods-for-safety/

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11222 60th Street N
Stillwater, MN
55082

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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(651) 430-2270

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