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Built on a
solid base.
Core Utility LLC carries forward the National Pole Base legacy. Here's how we got here.
2012
National Pole Base is founded
Doug Thorud starts National Pole Base, building a reputation across the Pacific Northwest for dependable light pole foundations and a no-nonsense, get-it-done approach.
2025
Acquired by Core Utility LLC
Core Utility LLC acquires National Pole Base, carrying the legacy forward. New ownership, the same focus — pole bases and auger drilling done right, with the people and equipment to back it up.
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The road ahead
Same crew mentality, more capacity. We're investing in equipment, people, and process to be the preferred pole base subcontractor across Oregon and Washington. More of this story to come.
Core Utility LLC builds on the foundation National Pole Base laid — fresh investment and the same field-first commitment that built the name.— Core Utility LLC