Transmission Poles

Overview
Koppers is a leading producer of pressure treated poles for electrical transmission structures. Our global customers include Investor Owned Utilities, Electric Cooperatives and Municipal Power Systems.

Features
Koppers supplies utility companies with quality Transmission Poles that are shipped form four different plants and over ten distribution yards strategically located throughout the United States.

Transmission Poles are produced from both Southern Yellow Pine and Douglas fir and (depending on the species) are treated to American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Standards and customer specifications with preservatives including Creosote, Pentachlorophenol and Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA).

Benefits
Poles properly treated to American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) and customer specifications provide long service life for these critical electrical structures. Throughout the years, Koppers has set the standard for quality and reliability with programs that measure and ensure quality from timber harvesting through delivery of the finished product. Our Transmission Poles are in service throughout the world in applications as high as 345 kV lines.

Available Products
Raw Material in accordance with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) 05.1 Specification – Latest Edition

• Southern Yellow Pine
• Douglas Fir

Preservative Treatments in accordance with the American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Standard C-4 – Latest Edition

• Creosote
• Pentachlorophenol
• Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)
• Chromated Copper Arsenate / Oil Emulsion (CCA – ET)

We have wood treating locations worldwide. Get the details of the facility that interests you.