Mcfarland Laminated Poles
It has been million poles produced in the united states 1990 estimated that about 100 million poles are in use 75 were southern pine 9 douglas fir and 6 today.
Mcfarland laminated poles. Mcfarland cascade providing the poles that keep america running. Whether you re talking power or transportation mcfarland cascade has been supplying the poles and pilings that deliver our electricity and support our bridges since 1916. Laminated wood poles a smart alternative to steel and concrete. Laminated wood polesare designed per nesc or csa specifications and manufacturing is in compliance with applicable national standards including aitc 117 and or apa y117 and apa y117 sup.
Is the world s leading supplier of engineered laminated wood structures and wood pole management products to the electric utility industry. Laminated wood systems inc. Laminated wood poles can frequently be set in one day or less minimizing job site preparation issues related to foundations. Mcfarland cascade sells powertrusion pultruded fiberglass reinforced composite pfrc utility poles and crossarms in the united states and canada.
Over the past decade pole production has remained species in the united states 17. Mcfarland cascade laminated poles can be engineered and manufactured to meet specific loading requirements. Once installed you can expect a service life of up to 80 years. Mcfarland cascade offers both standard round pole equivalents and custom engineered laminated wood poles.
Laminated wood poles are pressure preservative treated to meet or exceed awpa uc4 and aitc 109 guidelines. Keeping america s infrastructure working is a job we take very seriously. Laminated wood poles have an excellent long term performance history. Laminated wood poles are manufactured from a sustainable natural resource.
Mcfarland cascade is very pleased to welcome fortek into our expanding national network of treating and distribution locations. Utility pole glossary. If you are visiting fortek for the first time as you can see. Whatever the specific need or design challenge our engineers are ready to design a pole that will meet your project needs in the most cost effective way possible.
Our patented products are an innovative and economical solution for many of the infrastructure needs facing the industry today. If you are a longtime fortek customer we value your business and hope you will give us the opportunity to continue working with you. There are two options for ordering.