PoleCare
PoleCare is a Fort Collins, Colorado-based specialty supplier of wood preservation, structural restoration, and pole strength assessment products serving electric utilities, telecommunications carriers, state DOTs, and railroad operators across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersFort Collins, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PoleCare does
PoleCare, Inc. is a Fort Collins, Colorado-based specialty supplier of wood preservation, structural restoration, and pole strength assessment products for utility infrastructure, founded in the early 1990s and independently operated since a 2003 asset divestiture by Chemical Specialties Inc. The company sells a prescriptive product stack to electric utilities (primary), telecommunications carriers, state DOTs, and railroad operators: copper-borate and copper-naphthenate preservative pastes and bandages (CuB 20, CuRap 22, Cobra Wrap SD/Std) for groundline protection; internal treatments including the methylisothiocyanate-releasing UltraFume fumigant (10+ year fungi-toxicity), Cobra Rod and EPA-approved Impel Rods, plus liquid preservatives (Cu-Nap, Tenino RTU, CuB Liquid); Class A intumescent fire protection (WFS Net mesh, FireSheath coating, ASTM E 84 Flame Spread = 5); the D-Calc v.4 pole strength assessment software; and Channel and UltraTruss steel truss systems that restore degraded transmission and distribution poles to 100% structural capacity without full replacement or service outage. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware and consumable sales, plus a one-time D-Calc software license, with all orders initiated via email to [email protected] on a quote-based, consultative basis — no e-commerce, no subscription model, and no publicly disclosed pricing. The company operates a four-state US warehouse footprint (California, Colorado, Missouri, Texas), employs 1-10 people, and pursues a 'One Stop' go-to-market positioning through core strategic alliances with EDM International (engineering, asset management, D-Calc), Genics Inc. (wraps, pastes, tags), Arxada (fire retardant chemistry), and Platipus Anchoring Systems (PDEA anchors).
PoleCare firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PoleCare
- Legal name
- PoleCare, Inc.
- Website
- https://polecare.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- PoleCare is a Fort Collins, Colorado-based specialty supplier of wood preservation, structural restoration, and pole strength assessment products serving electric utilities, telecommunications carriers, state DOTs, and railroad operators across the United States.
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PoleCare industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Utility Infrastructure / Wood Pole Preservation
- NAICS
- Wood Preservation (321114), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wood Preservation & Pressure Treatment (IMAMABAF)
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Where PoleCare is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Collins
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
PoleCare business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Wood Preservation Products: PoleCare generates revenue through the sale of proprietary wood preservation products including preservative pastes (CuB 20, CuRap 22), bandages (Cobra Wrap SD, Cobra Wrap Std), fumigants (UltraFume), internal treatment rods (Cobra Rod, Impel Rods), and liquid preservatives (Cu-Nap Concentrate, CuB liquid). Products are sold in various sizes with part numbers and shipped in pallets. Revenue is one-time product purchase at the point of order, with no recurring consumption model.
- Fire Retardant Products: Sale of fire retardant solutions including WFS Net fire barrier mesh and FireSheath intumescent coating. These products address fire protection for utility poles and related infrastructure.
- Pole Restoration Systems: Channel and UltraTruss steel truss systems for structural restoration of utility poles. Customers can restore poles to 100% capacity without full replacement, creating a cost-effective alternative. Products are quoted and sized per customer requirements.
- Pole Strength Assessment Solutions: D-Calc software v.4 sold as a pole strength assessment tool for inspectors and engineers evaluating remaining pole strength. Inquiry-based sales through [email protected].
- Ancillary and Field Support Products: Cobra Aluminum Inspection Tags, Standard Aluminum Tags, Cobra Pole Cap Kits, Plastic Plugs, Wood Dowel Products, and other field support items. Sold on inquiry basis.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Preservative pastes, bandages, fumigants, and internal treatments — quoted per unit/pail/case |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fire retardant products — WFS Net rolls and FireSheath coating pails |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Pole restoration systems (Channel, UltraTruss) and D-Calc software — project-based quotes |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels1 record
PoleCare product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PoleCare manufactures and distributes a portfolio of wood pole preservation, restoration, and inspection products for utility, telecommunications, DOT, and railroad infrastructure operators. Its flagship offerings include copper-based preservative paste (CuB 20 Paste), volatile fumigants (UltraFume), groundline barrier wraps (Cobra Wrap, Cobra X2, P&L Guard), structural reinforcement rods (Impel Rods), and field inspection services such as SoundFix sonic testing. The company also provides pole-strength assessment and remediation prescription services to help asset owners extend the service life of in-service wood poles.
Product overview
PoleCare offers a comprehensive portfolio of wood preservation and restoration products for utility poles and structural timber. The product line includes: (1) Preservative pastes and bandages (CuB 20, CuRap 22, Cobra Wrap SD/Std) for groundline protection; (2) Internal treatments including fumigants (UltraFume), preservative rods (Cobra Rod, Impel Rods), and liquid preservatives (Cu-Nap Concentrate, Tenino RTU, CuB Liquid); (3) Fire retardant products (WFS Net mesh barrier, FireSheath Nexgen coating); (4) Pole strength assessment software (D-Calc v.4); (5) Steel truss restoration systems (Channel, UltraTruss) for structural rehabilitation; and (6) ancillary field support products including inspection tags, pole caps, and dowel products. The company warehouses products in California, Colorado, Missouri, and Texas, serving electric utilities, telecommunications, Department of Transportation, and railroad industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CuB 20 Paste
Quantifiable outcome
- UltraFume provides 10+ year treatment cycles (remains fungi-toxic in excess of 10 years per independent studies)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use PoleCare
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PoleCare technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
PoleCare partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- EDM InternationalcoreEDM International provides PoleCare with transmission and distribution engineering and asset management expertise. PoleCare also accesses EDM's diverse line of utility service products and environmental professionals through this partnership, enabling a comprehensive 'One Stop' solutions philosophy for customers needing professional engineering, environmental, structural testing, and wood pole test and treatment solutions. EDM's D-Calc software is offered as part of the combined solution.
- Genics Inc.coreGenics has served utility companies across North America for more than 30 years, offering wraps, pastes, tags, and fire protection solutions for wooden poles. Their products complement PoleCare's portfolio, and together they provide comprehensive wood pole maintenance solutions to extend pole service life.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PoleCare competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Arxada: Global supplier of wood protection products (termite/decay protection, flame spread, mold prevention) and a strategic partner of PoleCare. Comparable as a chemical supplier and partner addressing the same fire retardant and wood preservation use cases for utility and railroad customers.
- Bell Lumber & Pole: Supplier of treated wood utility poles, pilings, and structural timbers to North American utilities. Functions as a comparable adjacent participant in the wood utility pole value chain, although not a direct competitor in preservation chemistry or restoration systems.
- EDM International: Core strategic partner of PoleCare and owner of the D-Calc pole strength assessment software; provides transmission and distribution engineering and asset management services to electric utilities. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in the same utility wood-pole inspection and asset management workflow.
- Platipus Anchoring Systems: Supplier of percussion driven earth anchor (PDEA) solutions used in utility and civil infrastructure. A strategic partner of PoleCare providing complementary structural anchoring technology, comparable as an ecosystem participant in the same utility pole restoration workflow.
Direct peers
- Koppers Performance Chemicals: Major manufacturer of wood preservatives (including CCA and other treatments) used in utility poles, railroad ties, and pilings. Competes with PoleCare's CuB, CuRap, and Cu-Nap preservative chemistry at the chemical-product level for the same wood preservation end use.
- Genics Inc. Direct competitor offering wraps, pastes, tags, and fire protection solutions for wood utility poles across North America for more than 30 years. Overlaps PoleCare on Cobra-equivalent preservative bandages, pastes, and fire retardant products for the same electric utility, telecom, and railroad customer base.
Regional players
- Hughes Brothers: Manufacturer of wood utility poles, crossarms, and related timber products primarily serving North American electric utility and communications markets. Adjacent to PoleCare in the wood utility pole supply chain — providing the assets that PoleCare's preservation and restoration products are applied to.
Broad incumbents
- Osmose Utilities Services: One of the largest North American providers of wood pole inspection, treatment, and restoration services for electric and telecom utilities. A broad incumbent with a much larger field-services footprint, directly competing with PoleCare on groundline treatment and structural restoration.
- Valmont Industries: Diversified global manufacturer of engineered infrastructure products including utility poles (steel and concrete), with utility support services. A broad incumbent that competes with PoleCare in the utility pole ecosystem via its large-scale pole and infrastructure portfolio.
- Archroma (formerly Lonza Wood Protection): Global specialty chemicals company with a wood protection portfolio selling preservatives and fire retardants for utility and construction timber. Competes broadly with PoleCare's preservative pastes, internal treatments, and fire retardant products in the same end markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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PoleCare leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
PoleCare funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PoleCare M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PoleCare
What does PoleCare do?
PoleCare manufactures and distributes a portfolio of wood pole preservation, restoration, and inspection products for utility, telecommunications, DOT, and railroad infrastructure operators. Its flagship offerings include copper-based preservative paste (CuB 20 Paste), volatile fumigants (UltraFume), groundline barrier wraps (Cobra Wrap, Cobra X2, P&L Guard), structural reinforcement rods (Impel Rods), and field inspection services such as SoundFix sonic testing. The company also provides pole-strength assessment and remediation prescription services to help asset owners extend the service life of in-service wood poles.
Is PoleCare a public or private company?
PoleCare is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was PoleCare founded?
PoleCare was founded in 1992. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is PoleCare based?
PoleCare is headquartered in Fort Collins, United States, in the North America region.
How does PoleCare make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Wood Preservation Products are the primary driver. The others are fire Retardant Products, pole Restoration Systems, pole Strength Assessment Solutions and ancillary and Field Support Products.
Who are PoleCare's main competitors?
Others on record are Arxada, Bell Lumber & Pole, EDM International and Platipus Anchoring Systems. Direct peers are Koppers Performance Chemicals and Genics Inc.. Hughes Brothers is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Osmose Utilities Services, Valmont Industries and Archroma (formerly Lonza Wood Protection).
Does PoleCare have an API?
No public API is recorded for PoleCare.
What industry is PoleCare in?
PoleCare's product category is Utility Infrastructure / Wood Pole Preservation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMABAF, Wood Preservation & Pressure Treatment. Its NAICS code is 321114 and its SIC code is 3420.