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See Alamon and ROTBLOC at NWPPA 2025

Alamon — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:44:45 +0000

VISIT ALAMON IN BOOTH 1031 & 1033

See Alamon and ROTBLOC UTL at the 2025 NWPPA Engineering & Operations Conference

April 10, 2025/inUtility Services News

Decay pressure from fungi and bacteria at the groundline is the primary cause of premature failure in wood utility poles. The ROTBLOC UTL impermeable barrier system has decades of academic research behind it, and protects your poles at the groundline where they are the most vulnerable. It’s cost-effective and easy to install, and on display at the NWPPA Engineering and Operations Conference in Spokane, WA, April 15-17. See Alamon in booth 1031 for a demonstration, or visit https://alamon.com/rotbloc for technical specs and pricing.

LET’S MEET UP IN SPOKANE

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See Alamon and Alatrac at NWPPA 2025

Alamon — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:08:14 +0000

VISIT ALAMON IN BOOTH 1031 & 1033

See Alamon and Alatrac at the 2025 NWPPA Engineering & Operations Conference

April 10, 2025/inAlatrac Software, Utility Services News

Our Utility Services and Alatrac Software teams look forward to connecting with you at the NWPPA Engineering & Operations Conference and Trade Show in Spokane, WA, April 15-17. Visit booths 1031 and 1033 to discuss the latest advancements in utility pole preservation and AI-driven field reporting software. Learn more about Alamon at https://alamon.com/utility and Alatrac at https://alatrac.com.

LET’S MEET UP IN SPOKANE

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Alamon – The Employee Ownership Difference

Alamon — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:04:17 +0000

VISIT ALAMON IN BOOTH 1752 AT TECHADVANTAGE, MAR. 10-12

Alamon – The Employee Ownership Difference

March 11, 2025/inAlatrac Software, DC Power Services News, Sales, Technology News, Utility Services News

Alamon’s employee ownership culture is a difference maker when it comes to the quality of customer service we deliver. Visit booth 1752 at TechAdvantage in Atlanta today and meet with our Utility Services, Alatrac Software and DC Power Services teams. We have decades of industry experience and enjoy helping you with customized solutions for your business. We look forward to meeting you today & tomorrow!

Alamon Utility Services Operations Manager Nathan Anunson talks about Alamon’s employee ownership culture and the quality we deliver to customers.

See a live demo of Alatrac, the ultimate data collection software for utility pole inspections today and tomorrow at TechAdvantage. Alatrac was built from the ground up for handling large-scale regulatory inspections with ease, and its AI & GIS technology make it easy for you to validate the accuracy of data collected in the field.

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Take a Proactive Approach to Extending the Service Life of Your Wood Utility Pole Infrastructure

Alamon Utility Services is at the forefront of utility pole inspection technology. We offer a variety of inspection services and treatment methods designed to proactively add years of service life to your wood pole infrastructure. We’re excited to show you ROTBLOC UTL today and tomorrow at TechAdvantage. Talk to our team about this affordable, effective game-changing barrier system in booth 1752.

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See Alamon in Booth 1752 at TechAdvantage 2025 March 9 – 12

Alamon — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:53:10 +0000

ALAMON IS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE NRECA

See Alamon in Booth 1752 at TechAdvantage 2025 March 9 – 12

March 4, 2025/inTechnology News, Utility Services News

We can’t wait to see you in booth 1752 at TechAdvantage at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta March 9-12.

In this short video, our Utility Services Operations Managers, Matthew Warner & Nathan Anunson, and Alatrac Product Manager Travis Hansen give a quick preview of what you’ll see in our booth beginning Monday. We’ll have a lot to share with you next week, including the chance to win a Traxxas RC vintage 1972 Chevy Blazer.

See you in Atlanta!

The Alamon Utility Services and Alatrac Team preview what’s happening at booth 1752 during TechAdvantage 2025.

See a live demo of Alatrac, the ultimate data collection software for utility pole inspections, next Monday through Wednesday (March 9-12) at TechAdvantage. Alatrac was built from the ground up for handling large-scale regulatory inspections with ease, and its AI & GIS technology make it easy for you to validate the accuracy of data collected in the field.

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Take a Proactive Approach to Extending the Service Life of Your Wood Utility Pole Infrastructure

Alamon Utility Services is at the forefront of utility pole inspection technology. We offer a variety of inspection services and treatment methods designed to proactively add years of service life to your wood pole infrastructure. We’re excited to show you ROTBLOC UTL next week at TechAdvantage. Talk to our team about this affordable, effective game-changing barrier system in booth 1752.

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Schedule Time with Alamon at RTIME 2025

Alamon — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:44:00 +0000

EXCEPTIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

Schedule Time with Alamon at RTIME 2025

February 11, 2025/inBroadband Deployment Services News, DC Power Services News, Electrical Services News, Energy Services News, Enterprise Technical Services News, Network Services News, Utility Services News, Wireless Services News

The nation’s largest annual event for the rural broadband industry, RTIME 2025, is less than two weeks away and connecting rural communities with the best broadband is more important than ever. Now in our fifth decade of serving communication, energy, enterprise and utility customers, Alamon offers a comprehensive set of infrastructure services to help you connect your community and make your business thrive. We can’t wait to meet with you February 23-26 in San Antonio at RTIME 2025.

Barry Sweigart
Business Development Manager
Network Services
[email protected]
406.405.1670

Kenny Wallin
Project Manager
Broadband Deployment Services
[email protected]
406.407.0069

SCHEDULE TIME WITH ALAMON

Now in our fifth decade of providing infrastructure installation and maintenance solutions, Alamon offers comprehensive support for communications, energy, enterprise and utility customers nationwide. Download our brochure for more information.

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Visit Alamon in Booth 1752 at TechAdvantage 2025

Alamon — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:08:13 +0000

ALAMON IS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE NRECA

Visit Alamon in Booth 1752 at TechAdvantage 2025

February 6, 2025/inUtility Services News

We’re just over a month away from TechAdvantage, and we can’t wait to see you in booth 1752 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta March 9-12. Plan to visit us for live demos, giveaways and more. We’ll share more information in the next couple weeks as the show gets closer.

You won’t find a more customer-focused utility services team. See you in Atlanta!

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Get Stronger, Get Safer with Alamon Utility Pole Reinforcement

Alamon — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:06:15 +0000

AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE TO FULL POLE REPLACEMENT

Get Stronger, Get Safer with Alamon Utility Pole Reinforcement

February 6, 2025/inUtility Services News

When faced with the expense of replacing your wood utility poles, it makes good sense to explore Alamon Utility Pole Reinforcement as an alternative to replacement because it provides several distinct advantages.

The process involves reinforcing poles with steel C-trusses, and it’s a viable and frequently preferred option due to several practical, economic and environmental factors. Among them:

1. Cost Savings

Lower Material Costs: Reinforcing existing poles with steel C-trusses is typically much less expensive than sourcing and installing new utility poles.
Reduced Labor Costs: Pole reinforcement involves less intensive labor and specialized equipment compared to a complete replacement, minimizing installation expenses.
Less Downtime: Reinforcement is quicker, reducing service interruptions and associated costs for utilities and customers.

2. Time Efficiency

Faster Installation: Installing a steel C-truss is quicker than replacing a pole, particularly in areas where removing and transporting old poles is challenging.
Reduced Permitting and Planning: Full pole replacement often requires extensive planning, permits, and coordination, while reinforcement typically involves fewer administrative hurdles.

3. Practical in Challenging Locations

Difficult Access: In remote or hard-to-reach areas, it’s often impractical or costly to transport and install new poles. Reinforcement is more feasible in these situations.
Preservation of Existing Infrastructure: Reinforcement allows utilities to upgrade poles without disrupting surrounding infrastructure, such as underground utilities or dense vegetation.

4. Regulatory and Safety Advantages

Compliance with Standards: Reinforcement can bring poles into compliance with modern safety and reliability standards without requiring replacement.
Enhanced Public and Worker Safety: Stronger, reinforced poles reduce the risk of failure, ensuring safer conditions for utility workers and the public.

5. Structural Enhancement

Equal or More Strength: A steel C-truss can restore or even exceed the original load-bearing capacity of the pole, making it suitable for current and future utility demands.
Increased Resilience: Reinforced poles are better equipped to withstand high winds, storms, and other environmental stresses compared to aging or weakened wood poles.

6. Environmental Benefits

Minimized Waste: Reinforcement prolongs the life of existing poles, reducing the need to discard old poles, thereby minimizing landfill contributions.
Conservation of Resources: It reduces the demand for new wood, helping to conserve forests and reduce the carbon footprint associated with harvesting and manufacturing new poles.

With numerous strong advantages behind it, Alamon Utility Pole Reinforcement is a cost-effective and efficient alternative to full pole replacement. Contact Alamon today for more information and a project quote.

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As Seen in NRECA’s Rural Electric Magazine

Alamon — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:29:21 +0000

As Seen in This Month’s NRECA Rural Electric Magazine

byAlamon/December 20, 2024/inUtility Services News

As seen in this month’s NRECA Rural Electric Magazine, Alamon Utility Services is big enough to handle all workloads, but still small enough to have something to prove. Our employee-owners see every pole inspection project as an opportunity to win your trust and earn your business. Learn more about our NRECA Associate Member business at alamon.com/utility.

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ROTBLOC Provides Robust Groundline Protection for Utility Poles

Alamon — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:37:28 +0000

PROACTIVE PROTECTION

ROTBLOC Provides Robust Groundline Protection for Utility Poles

byAlamon/October 5, 2024/inUtility Services News

Your wood utility poles rot naturally at the groundline because they are a food source for billions of microorganisms in the surrounding soil. That’s a problem when your entire operation relies heavily on their structural integrity.

ROTBLOC UTL from Alamon is a non-toxic, highly durable barrier wrap that protects your poles at the groundline like a suit of armor and keeps out destructive fungi, bacteria and wood boring insects. It also keeps chemical preservatives from conventionally treated poles in the wood, and prevents them from leaching into the surrounding soil.

Made from 100% recycled materials sourced in the Pacific Northwest, ROTBLOC has been thoroughly tested and approved by Oregon State University’s Wood Science and Research Department. After being exposed to the extreme UVA and harsh environmental conditions of Hilo, Hawaii since 2012, ROTBLOC has continued to pass the test with flying colors and shows no signs of cracking, splitting or surface damage.

An ideal solution for protecting new poles before they are installed, ROTBLOC is equally effective when installed on existing poles.

As beneficial as ROTBLOC is, it is also an affordable pole protection option and extremely simple to install. Unlike competitors’ products, ROTBLOC installation requires no specialized tools or materials, merely a staple gun and staples.

Our Mission: To Inspect and To Preserve

Alamon Utility Services is on a mission to inspect and to preserve our customers’ wood pole infrastructures. We are an employee-owned company with an emphasis on customer service and custom-tailored programs for helping you get the most out of your infrastructure investment.

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Case Study: IBEW Local 9 Training Facility

Alamon inspectors discovered advanced decay in an IBEW Local 9 training facility pole after only a few years. This is not typical, and is far too soon for this level of decay.

The Solution

Alamon provided an added layer of ROTBLOC protection before new poles were installed at the IBEW Local 9 training facility in Chicago, IL.

About the Author

Matthew Warner serves as the Utility Services Operations Manager for the eastern U.S and is an established industry veteran with a long work history in utility construction and maintenance. Matthew has extensive experience overseeing a variety of successful large-scale D&T pole inspection and treatment projects, and is available to answer your questions at [email protected].

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A Day on the Job with Alamon Utility Services

Alamon — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:12:56 +0000

A Day on the Job with Alamon Utility Services

byAlamon/August 28, 2024/inUtility Services News

At employee-owned Alamon, we’ve inspected millions of utility poles across the U.S., but haven’t forgotten the importance of earning your business. We are an associate member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and deliver exceptional results at affordable rates.

In this quick video, we spent some time in the field with one of Alamon’s best. Project Manager Dustin Schmidt let us tag along while he inspected and treated utility poles for our friends at Grant County PUD.

Learn more about our inspection, treatment and reinforcement services, as well as our data collection software at alamon.com/utility.

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Win the War Against Rot with ROTBLOC

Alamon — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:10:54 +0000

Win the War Against Rot with ROTBLOC

byAlamon/June 28, 2024/inUtility Services News

Your wood utility poles are at war with an army of destructive fungi and wood boring insects, and the groundline is a rot-friendly battlefield. Fortunately, you can fight back. Alamon and ROTBLOC help you win the war against rot and protect your infrastructure investment.

No chemicals, no adhesives, just staples. ROTBLOC from Alamon is easy to apply, non-toxic, and very affordable. This durable barrier wrap is made from 100% recycled material and prolongs the service life of your wood poles without relying on harsher chemical preservatives.

Oregon State University’s Wood Science & Engineering College of Forestry exposed ROTBLOC to severe UV exposure and heavy rainfall for three years during field tests in Hilo, Hawaii. They found no evidence of cracking, splitting or other surface damage, and ROTBLOC’s patented material remained flexible.

Ideal for utility poles being set in concrete or poles that are being moved
Apply to new poles or existing poles
Keeps preservative in wood while reducing soil contact
Beneficial for use in environments sensitive to chemical leaching

Learn more at www.alamon.com/rotbloc.

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Visit Alamon Utility Services in Booth 2106 at TechAdvantage

Alamon — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:01:19 +0000

Visit Alamon Utility Services in Booth 2106 at TechAdvantage

byAlamon/February 29, 2024/inUtility Services News

A quick reminder that employee-owned Alamon Utility Services will be in booth 2106 at TechAdvantage March 3-6. Our employee-owners are a highly motivated group, committed to the success of our business. That success begins with delivering high quality work and ensuring the complete satisfaction of our customers. Our goal is always to exceed expectations and earn your business on every project. If that seems like a refreshing approach from a vendor, stop by our booth next week and let’s talk. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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