UltraPole NXT with DCOI in the News

“Our success depends largely on the frankly heroic efforts of our technical committees that develop and promulgate the wood protection standards … a fundamental precept of our organization.” Dr. Kevin Archer, Director of Research and Development for Viance, was elected President of the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) at the AWPA’s 118th Annual Meeting, held…

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. DCOI treated crossarms for…

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…

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…

Designed to support pole producers, utilities, and communication companies Charlotte, N.C. (November 3, 2021) – Viance, an innovation leader in the wood preservation industry, announces the website launch of UltraPoleNXT.com focused on the newest innovation in preservatives for the wood utility pole market. UltraPolenxt.com is the go-to site for information on UltraPole® NXT and UltraArm®…

On October 14, 2021, RUS revised Bulletin 1728F-700 for RUS Specification for Wood Poles, Stubs and Anchor Logs to add DCOI. DCOI (4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) is standardized by the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA). DCOI is sold under the brand names, UltraPole® NXT and UltraArm® NXT developed by Viance, LLC. DCOI is also now in the RUS…

At the fall technical committee meeting of the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) held in Santa Fe, NM Sept 27-30, Bob Baeppler, Viance Business Development Manager for the Industrial Division, presented proposals to three different technical committees. The proposals were: In Committee “P-5 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Preservatives,” a proposal to modify Standard A71…

Discover how wood utility poles treated with UltraPole NXT with DCOI benefit wood treaters, utilities, linemen and the environment. With penta production ending in December, we believe UltraPole NXT is the best option, a tested and environmentally advanced system. Easy to climb Low to no odor The active ingredient is: not a Restricted Use Pesticide not persistent…

Utilities wanting to convert to DCOI can contact RUS directly until the new Wood Bulletin is published in the Federal Register. The approval to use non-standard or unlisted materials for wood pole preservatives, waivers may be obtained from RUS under authority of 7 CFR 1728.20 according to a recent memo from Rural Utilities Service (RUS)….

Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 13, 2021) – Viance, a leading innovator in the wood preservation industry announces the production of UltraPole™ NXT with DCOI at the Huxford Pole & Timber Company, Huxford, Alabama for southern yellow pine utility pole. Huxford Pole & Timber Company earned their reputation for excellent service as a family business with a 60-year history…

Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 12, 2021) – Viance, a leading innovator in the wood preservation industry, announces Baldwin Pole & Piling Company will begin production of UltraPole™ NXT with DCOI in September at their manufacturing plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. Their Wiggins, Mississippi plant will follow with all operations converted by year-end. Founded in 1945, Baldwin Pole and Piling…

This one-day conference held on August 11th in Memphis was packed with the latest innovations in wood pole systems, preservatives, performance of pole remediation treatments, an overview of national standards and sustainable design. Bob Baeppler, Business Development Manager with Viance, has a career-long history in the wood pole industry. Bob spoke on the environmental benefits of…

“Spring is in the air. The squirrels are dancing and the Earth is smiling. With a lower environmental impact, UltraPole NXT is the first major innovation in treated wood protection in decades. Its environmentally advanced preservative means less chemicals in the environment. If you liked penta, you’ll love UltraPole NXT.” Thought you’d like to see…