There are a number of companies and organizations that are part of the utility pole treating industry. These include associations that represent specific sectors of the industry.
The manufacturing and use of preservative-treated utility poles in electrical distribution is guided by national consensus standards in both the U.S. and Canada. There are also independent third-party inspection agencies that work to ensure utility poles meet this standards for product performance.
Since utility poles are essential to the infrastructure in North America, they are manufactured to remain in service for many decades. Over time, the protection built into these poles may need to be enhanced to further extend the service life. There are a number of companies that assist utilities in remediating poles to maintain their serviceability.
Use the following links for more information on preserved wood products and other industry organizations:
NAWPC Member Organizations
- SPTA - Southern Pressure Treaters' Association
- WWPI - Western Wood Preservers Institute
- WPC - Wood Preservation Canada
Other Helpful Links
- ASC O5 - administers ANSI standards for wood poles
- Arxada
- AWPA - American Wood Protection Association
- Creosote Council
- Koppers Performance Chemicals
- OSU Utility Pole Research Cooperative
- TWC - Treated Wood Council
- TPC - Timber Piling Council
- Viance,LLC
- WPC - Wood Preservation Canada
Treating Inspection and Technical Assistance
- TPI - Timber Products Inspection, Inc.
- Western Wood Services - a div. of SPIB
- Wood Quality Control, Inc. (WQC)
Pole Remediation Products and Services
