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Hands-on insights, technical guidelines and innovations around wooden poles and line infrastructure. Read technical articles by our engineers.

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Products

Fibre rollout over wooden poles: economical and fast

Why routing fibre-optic cables overhead on telephone poles is the most cost-efficient solution for rural areas.

Anke Jacobsen

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Sustainability

Pine wood (Pinus sylvestris): the ideal raw material for poles

Discover why Northern and Central European pine is far superior to other softwoods thanks to its structure and treatability.

Alexander Reichartz

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Products

The LoPro® wood protection system: extended service life for your network infrastructure

How our LoPro® wood-protection bandages shield the ground zone of the pole and extend its service life by decades.

Alexander Reichartz

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Logistics

Global supply chains: reliable supply for large-scale projects

Insights into our logistics processes - from truck delivery in Europe to container shipping to crisis regions worldwide.

Anke Jacobsen

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Impregnation

Pressure treatment with Wolmanit® CX 8 and Tanalith® E

Modern, chromium-free salt treatments in detail. How we ensure deep protection against wood-destroying fungi and insects.

Alexander Reichartz

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Standards & Guidelines

Quality made in Germany: the requirements of DIN 48350

Specifications and growth characteristics of wooden poles for the demanding German market.

Alexander Reichartz

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Sustainability

The carbon footprint of wooden poles: why wood is the building material of the future

Learn how using sustainable pine wood actively supports the ESG goals of telecommunications and energy companies.

Anke Jacobsen

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Standards & Guidelines

European standards for wooden poles: a focus on EN 14229 and BS 1990

What buyers and engineers need to know about certification and standardization in overhead-line construction to be legally and technically covered.

Alexander Reichartz

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Impregnation

Creosote vs. salt impregnation: which process is the right one?

A detailed comparison of the impregnation processes for wooden poles, considering service life, cost and Europe’s strict environmental regulations.

Alexander Reichartz