Polesaver pioneered the world’s first dual-layer, ground-line barrier sleeve in 1994. Since then, we have become the largest manufacturer of ground-line barrier sleeves in the world, providing proven utility pole protection in over 35 countries worldwide.
Million’s of sleeves later, Polesaver has partnered with utility companies globally to reduce their costs, increase safety and network resilience all while simultaneously helping them achieve their CSR objectives.
Polesaver is relied upon by utilities across the globe to protect their wooden poles from decay and fire damage. Proven in volume, long term use, our products allow the continued use of wooden poles in the face of ever-changing wood preservative legislation.
We believe in offering the highest level of quality, service and support to all our customers. Backed up by a policy of continual reinvestment and ISO 9001 accreditation, our standards are upheld and maintained to make sure that utility companies can always rely on Polesaver to maximise their utility pole’s lifespan.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
Meets The Requirements Of A.W.P.A. P20-18
BP1 Barrier Products
Tested to BSI EN252:2014 Standards
OUR MISSION
Polesaver’s mission is to support utility companies by offering tested and proven solutions that enable them to reduce their utility pole costs while simultaneously improving network/grid resilience, safety and helping them meet CSR objectives.
OUR CORE VALUES
Great Partnerships
We believe great success is built on great long-term partnerships
Proven Products
It is integral to us that we only provide proven and tested products
Personal Service
Whatever your company size, our service is always personal
At Polesaver we believe in building mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships with all of our customers, ensuring they receive the training and support they need to get the very best from Polesaver products
Building a prosperous ongoing relationship with utilities is very important to us as your success is our success. We are here to support your needs in getting the most out of your pole stock.
PROVEN PRODUCTS
We believe in only providing the very best, proven products for your utility poles. Through extensive real-world and independent testing we make sure all of our products are thoroughly tested prior to sale.
We work with independent bodies such as the BRE, AWPA, EN & ISO to ensure that our products are proven to perform as you’d expect them too.
BRE, Europe’s largest timber test organisation
POLESAVER TEAM
Our dedicated team is here to help and support you with increasing your pole life by +20 years from the start regardless of wood preservative used
Richard George
CEO
OUR HISTORY
We created our first barrier sleeve over 27 years ago, we haven’t stopped innovating since.
OUR TIMELINE
1994
Where We Began
First Product Launched
Postsaver Ltd formed by Richard and Jim George bringing fifteen years experience in development and manufacture of wood/thermoplastic composite products. First sleeve products developed, with both partial and composite full barrier products tested. Partial barrier rejected early on due to wet band issues at the top of the sleeve.
2000
Milestone
1 Million Sleeves Sold
Sales continue to grow in both UK and export markets, hit 1 million units in service
2014
Innovation
Fire Protection Fabric Launched
Fire protection fabric launched following successful large scale customer trials
2015
Product Development
RFID Tag Introduced
Following customer demand Polesaver launched with unique electronic serial number embedded in the sleeve using radio frequency identification tag (RFID) to allow easy asset tracking and management.
2021
Proven
Used In 30+ Countries Worldwide
Polesaver is now specified as standard fit by utility companies worldwide, helping to achieve fantastic results for all of our customers.
HOW CAN POLESAVER HELP YOU?
Polesaver manufactures and supplies guaranteed products that are proven to increase the life of utility poles. With millions of rot protection sleeves supplied to date, our patented ground-line barrier sleeves have been proven in volume use since 1994.
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*Polesaver uses long term independent test data on the effectiveness of barrier sleeves and fire protection fabric to reach all the conclusions given on this website (test data available on request). Based on this data, Polesaver believes longer life, maintenance of strength over time, improved safety and reliability, extended inspection periods and reduced maintenance requirements are reasonable claims. This is subject to Polesaver products being correctly applied as per our instructions and used on correctly preservative treated (for long term in-ground use - use class 4 or higher) wooden utility poles that are free of decay at the time of sleeve application. The claims made, real or implied are not warranties. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate and satisfy themselves that the performance of the product meets their specific safety, reliability, extended inspection, repair and any other performance or cost-benefit criteria before using Polesaver sleeves or fire protection fabric.
