Entries by Alamon

When Lightning Strikes

Not only does Alamon do an expert job on network installation, we go further to protect vital equipment from power surges caused by lightning strikes. In collaboration with Walker and Associates, Alamon completed office halo grounding and corrected the grounding layout in Missouri after a lightning strike showed that the existing protection was inadequate. Alamon also […]

Stability and Consistency

Election time is upon us and no matter where your allegiance lies in this presidential race, our common goal is stability. We all desire the same outcomes — safe communities in which to raise our families, a thriving economy, the upholding of our long-held freedoms and a more peaceful world. No matter the outcome of […]

Extending the Life of Wood Pole Assets

Alamon Utility Services works with power companies across the nation to extend the life of valuable wood pole infrastructures. Our wood pole inspections services accurately asses the condition of standing power and communications poles. Along with those condition assessments, Alamon can apply decay-halting preservative treatments that extend the life of the poles. Alamon would be […]

Mission Complete for Upgraded Facilities

Alamon recently completed a structured cabling project for military Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Wash. In the span of one week, two Alamon technicians pulled old cabling out of a military building and replaced it with 10,000 feet of new CAT6 cable to prepare the facility for new military tenants. Even with unexpected changes to […]

One Call Does It All!

For more than four decades Alamon has kept pace with the changing needs of the telecommunications world. In recent years, we have evolved into a company that can provide services to other industries as well. Whether you have a need for structured cabling, audio visual systems or security networks, we have the skilled staff to […]

Power Tips for Data Centers

Efficient use of energy is always a key factor in both data center and central office builds. Though these two environments serve different technological needs, they can use similar best practices in deploying and maintaining equipment for optional energy efficiency.   Alamon would like to offer tips from more than four decades of experience with […]

The Sky Is the Limit

At Alamon we take our work seriously — but we also have a lighter side. Our community spirit was on display recently as we took part in the Creede Colorado Balloon Festival over Labor Day weekend. Alamon partnered with San Louis Valley REC in southern Colorado to bring fiber to the home with aerial drops, running […]

RFP Season!

Fall is a great time of year. The World Series is approaching and our favorite football teams are in action. Autumn is also when many utility pole owners publish Request for Pricing for pole inspections, remedial treatments and pole reinforcements. Alamon Utility Services offers all of the above on a national scale. We provide cooperatives, […]

Recovery via Alamon

Alamon showed how we take care of our customers when we responded to a recent fire in the shelter of a cell site in Jurupa Valley, California, that left the customer scrambling to restore service. With Labor Day weekend approaching, the client called Alamon and asked what we could do to help. Alamon management conferred with […]

San Antonio Here We Come

Alamon will be part of the action at the Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative’s annual membership meeting in San Antonio, set for Oct. 5-7 at the Westin Riverwalk. TSTCI member companies serve about half of the geographic area of Texas, keeping telecommunication infrastructure up to date in the state’s rural areas. At the event, keynote speakers […]

A-CAM Project Ready

As you make plans for upcoming A-CAM projects, keep Alamon in mind for all of your installation and deployment needs. Our experienced and versatile staff can place, splice, install and cut over the equipment required for end-to-end delivery. Our Network Services, Engineering and Outside Plant divisions are ready to tackle A-CAM jobs of all sizes, in […]

Meeting Demands

The demand for Alamon’s services in power and installation continues to grow throughout the telecom industry. We have recently started working with another industry-leading company on projects in Arizona and New Mexico for CenturyLink. Alamon Power Division technicians are working on battery swap-outs (ranging from 50 to 600 pounds per cell) and additions to add […]