TEC is continuously striving to maintain the latest in wood processing technology.

Brands Used on Forest Products

In 2009 TEC began making creosote finished CCA poles known as TEC Hybrid Poles.

The TEC Hybrid Pole Advantage
TEC Hybrid Pole Brochure

In 2008 TEC added CCA as an additional preservative option.

In 2007 TEC voluntarily added a Creosote Vaper Recovery Unit. This is the only one of its kind in the industry and shows TEC's commitment to a clean environment.

in 2006 TEC obtained an amendment to the American Wood Protection Association standards to allow steam conditioning for poles.

In 2002 TEC put the finishing touches on its second peeling and framing line. This new design, unique to the industry, adds operational reliability and improves worker safety.

In 2000, a contractor refurbished some existing railroad track and constructed new track leading to the new cylinder. The track is used to move poles.

In the fall of 1999, TEC bought and installed a used cylinder - its fourth - for conditioning poles at the Treating Division. It also purchased new instruments to monitor and record temperature, pressure and vacuum readings during the treating process.