Power Poles joins the WPA

16 February 2026

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Powerpoles Ltd (PPL), a UK distributor of high-performance preservative treated wood poles has joined the Wood Protection Association (WPA).  

 

Based in Alexandra Dock, Newport, PPL was established in 2015 to source and supply poles for utility and telecommunication transmission lines made from slow grown pine from sustainable forests in the north of Sweden and Finland. Every log is individually selected and processed by PPL’s parent company Rundvirke Skog AB who pressure impregnate finished poles with warm, industrial grade creosote preservative until the sapwood is fully penetrated to provide a pole life of more than 50 years and give engineers confidence in these essential wood products.

 

In addition, PPL offers wood poles preserved with copper oil technologies across their customer base in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. 

 

Speaking about their decision to join the WPA, PPL Business Controller Kathryn James said: "We’ve joined an organisation that drives the UK’s wood treatment standards and promotes the use of pre-treated wood as the sustainable, low environmental impact material - we see this as essential support for our business."

 

WPA Chairman Steve Young said: "PPL has built a strong position in the UK wood pole sector - being part of the WPA reinforces our ability to make the case for wood and the processes that deliver the high performance necessary for utility and telecoms line installations.”​​