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UltraPole NXT in the News

Buy America Act and Buy American Act

Ultrapole NXTLeave a CommentMay 2, 2022

The link to this document is the compliance certification letter that the Viance treated wood products listed below meet the requirements of the Buy America Act and the Buy American Act that are manufactured in the United States with American sourced timber. 1. UltraPole® NXT treated poles for infrastructure and industrial use (utility and communications) 2. UltraArmTM NXT treated crossarms for…

Viance Expands R&D Department

Ultrapole NXTApril 29, 2022

Viance hires Dr. Rufai Ibrahim as Sr. Formulation Chemist Charlotte, N.C. (April 27, 2022) – Viance is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Rufai Ibrahim, an experienced formulation chemist with a history of working in biotechnology and the coatings industry. Dr. Ibrahim earned his doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Polymer Chemistry from the University…

Brooks Manufacturing Begins UltraArm NXT Production

Ultrapole NXTLeave a CommentMarch 22, 2022March 23, 2022

Bellingham, WA company produces wood crossarms for utilities with environmentally advanced preservative. Charlotte, N.C. (March 22, 2022) – Viance, a leading innovator in the wood preservation industry, announces Brooks Manufacturing has begun production of crossarms with UltraArm™ NXT at their manufacturing facility in Bellingham, Washington. Serving utilities across the country, Douglas fir crossarms will now be…

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Penta production end?
The manufacturing of pentachlorophenol officially came to an end in December of 2021. This was the last location anywhere in the world that made pentachlorophenol. However, penta will continue to be available from some pole producers for at least another year. Pole treating plants are working through their penta inventories while others have already converted to alternatives.
What is significant about UltraPole NXT and UltraArm NXT?
They provide long-term efficacy with low environmental impact. They are the first major innovation in years for utility infrastructure, with 28 years of performance data for treated wood pole and crossarm protection.
What are the benefits for linemen?
Generally linemen will not notice a difference between DCOI and penta treated poles other than it’s lower odor and is also easy to climb.

Testimonials

What are Customers Saying

“The first things I noticed were the poles were odor-free
and dry to the touch.”

Brian Murch, Electric Distribution Supervison, Painesville, OH
Working to rebuild an electric distribution line for
South Central Power Company

In replacing utility poles with DCOI treated UltraPole NXT utility poles,
Troy Carpenter said,
“Unlike the other poles, these don’t smell and
they don’t cause me to sneeze.”

Troy Carpenter – Foreman, J.F. Electric, Edwardsville, IL