Bell Lumber & Pole

05/22/2026

Just a reminder that our U.S. locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend as we honor those who served.

04/30/2026

Truck driver Ray Cota carefully navigates a trailer of Bell Douglas fir poles down the Cascade Mountains. These tall poles are heading to our Longview WA location for debarking and then a rail ride to a Bell treatment plant to become utility poles.

04/14/2026

When line hardening is a top priority for extreme weather, H-Class poles are a smart alternative over guyed poles.
✔ Faster installation → Only 5 hours
✔ No guy wires → Safer, cleaner right-of-way
✔ Multi-directional strength and reliability

04/07/2026

At Bell, we also deliver custom engineered laminated wood for mass timber buildings. We’ve helped build over 300 mass timber buildings with end-to-end services of building concepts, design, value engineering, BIM, manufacturing, project management and product installation.

One of our favorites is this large Wisconsin commercial building, made of 197,000 board feet of glulam timber and 342,000 board feet of cross-laminated timber.

03/30/2026

Holiday Closure Notice
Please note that Bell Lumber & Pole U.S. offices and yards will be closed April 3 in observance of Good Friday. Wishing you a safe and peaceful holiday!

03/17/2026

What does it really mean to “Radically love and influence lives”?

Director of Stewardship, John Ottaviani, shares how our mission drives everything we do—from supporting our employees and communities to making an impact in the developing world.
At Bell, how we treat others matters just as much as what we produce.

Watch our video to learn more:

Bell’s unique mission to Radically Love and Influence Lives and our Three Core Values — presented by John Ottaviani, Director of Stewardship.

03/12/2026

A Unique Company with a Unique Mission

At Bell Lumber & Pole, our mission goes beyond the products we create. It’s about people, purpose, and our commitment to radically love and influence lives while serving communities across North America.

📖 Read more: https://blpole.com/blog/a-unique-company-with-a-unique-mission-2

02/25/2026

Storm Response Utilities Can Count On

When severe weather hits, utilities need partners they can rely on. Bell's storm response capabilities help keep crews moving quickly with dependable wood poles and structures that stand strong when it matters most.

📖 Read more: https://blpole.com/blog/storm-response-utilities-can-count-on

01/27/2026

Logistics That Keep You Moving

At Bell Lumber & Pole, dependable logistics are at the heart of what we do. From strategic sourcing to efficient delivery, we help keep utility and infrastructure projects on schedule — every step of the way.

📖 Read more: https://blpole.com/blog/logistics-that-keep-you-moving

01/20/2026

Why the Bell Diversified System Is Always Ready to Meet Your Utility Needs

Bell’s diversified system combines strategic sourcing, multiple treatment facilities, and strong logistics to keep utility projects moving — no matter the challenge. Reliable solutions built to support your infrastructure needs.

📖 Read more: https://blpole.com/blog/why-the-bell-diversified-system-is-always-ready-to-meet-your-utility-needs