Pultrusion is the opposite of extrusion. It requires minimal maintenance. It exceeds the existing structural standards for wood. No toxic or carcinogenic preservatives are used to treat composite poles, nor is soil contaminated due to additional treatments. It is nonconductive, nontoxic, noncorrosive, waterproof and unaffected by temperature changes, soil acidity, airborne corrosives, microorganisms, insects, birds and mammals.
Utility poles weigh significantly less than wood or cement.
Significant transportation and handling savings can be achieved since 72 composite utility poles versus three concrete poles can be carried on a flatbed truck. The lightweight poles can be airlifted to remote locations. Lightning outages can be greatly reduced by utilizing nonconductive composite materials. Fittings are adjustable and can be reconfigured in the field without drilling or modifying the utility pole. Existing hardware can be easily adapted to the composite structures.