The Port of Newport, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has signed a new lease with Power Poles Ltd (PPL).

PPL, who supply quality treated wood poles from Nordic countries, signed the lease for a one acre storage site at West Way Road in Newport.

Steven Harrison, ABP Divisional Port Manager – East Wales, said: "We are delighted that Power Poles has chosen ABP's Port of Newport to support their business and the wider supply chain here in the UK. We look forward to working closely together in the future."

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Willie Clason, Director at Power Poles Ltd, commented: "We are pleased to announce the arrival of Power Poles Ltd (PPL) to Newport. Operating from Westway Road, PPL distributes utility wood poles to local electricity partners in South Wales and the South West."

PPL's Commercial Director, Deborah Clason, added: "We look forward to developing our relationship with ABP. Newport is a perfect location both for our inbound shipments from Sweden and access to M4 corridor. We are well positioned to deliver strategic growth here in Newport to serve our infrastructure customers."