Broadband access initiatives
Photo courtesy of Brooks Manufacturing Expanding broadband access to more rural areas is supported by a number of govenment and utility initiatives. The areas in need are in, but not limited to, less populated counties, in timber and farmlands, along lakes and rivers, and in the mountains. Most of us who have lived or visited these areas have experienced the lack of…
Gaff and fire retardant testing on DCOI and Penta treated wood utility poles
Comparative Gaff and Pilodyn Testing of DCOI-A and Penta Treated Pole SectionsArticle authored by Dr. Andy Zahora, Senior Research Scientist with Viance, LLC. ABSTRACT In many regions of the United States and Canada utility companies are making increasing use of boom/bucket trucks for above ground line/equipment maintenance, but physical climbing of poles by lineman is still…
UltraPole NXT FAQs
What is significant about UltraPole NXT poles and crossarms with DCOI? 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 preservative is used in UltraPole NXT poles and crossarms? The active…
