Smart Solutions: more than a pole, a promise

A light pole can be the answer to many unique smart-city needs.

From environmental sensors to broadband Wi-Fi to EV charging and beyond, cities are increasingly turning to the latest technology to better serve, manage and protect their residents. At Valmont® we have decades of experience custom designing and manufacturing not just poles, but solutions. That’s practical know-how to help guide you through the process and make these possibilities a reality. Need technology that will serve your community well into the future? We can do that.
Smart pole units projected to grow
47
%
over the next 10 years
Smart sensors usage to grow
5
X
in the next 5 years
Environmental sensors to increase
25
%
by the year 2025
Global smart city market size
$820
B
by the year 2025
Just Think of All the Smart Uses
Smart technology benefits cities in many ways. Air quality, public safety, traffic control and parking management to name just a few. Universities can improve safety, connectivity and emergency response. Commercial applications include advertising, EV charging, pedestrian control and music. Even bridges can benefit from AI preventative maintenance and overweight and icing sensors. Click on the circles for more uses and to learn more. Click again to go back.
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Partnering with Valmont. Now, that’s Smart.
When you work with us, we bring global experience with not only manufacturing poles but also partnering with community leaders and the various other players needed to build the smart cities of tomorrow. You can expect us to: 
  1. Design solutions to meet your unique challenges
  2. Develop proactive solutions
  3. Leverage data to inform decisions and allocate resources
  4. Apply technology that enhances the user experience and accessibility
  5. Pair technology with infrastructure to improve public services
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Efficient Irrigation Technology
Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world by land mass – the world’s largest landlocked country – with a population of 18 million. Kazakhstan possesses many natural resources and seeks to tap into its huge potential.
Transforming Agriculture in the Region
Transforming Agriculture in the Region

Agriculture is already an important economic sector in Kazakhstan, but there is room for further growth through improved efficiency. 81% of Kazakhstan is potentially cultivatable agricultural land, while 80% of Kazakhstan is predominantly arid steppe or desert. The convergence of those statistics, along with the country’s underutilized water channels and hydroelectric system, highlights the importance of precision irrigation in the region.

Sustainability
Connecting People and Lighting the Way.

Whether it’s the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), the evolution of self-driving cars or the ever increasing demand for faster connectivity, Valmont leads with a robust range of smart infrastructure products that improve safety, quality of life, access and connection. Our products reduce clutter and offer a variety of digital services such as motion-sensor lighting, EV charging, 5G nodes, real-time traffic logistics, public safety, environmental monitoring and more.

Magzum Mirzgaliyev
Magzum Mirzgaliyev, Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources

“This project will be an advantage to local farmers by helping them produce greater yields with less water and energy, as well as bringing increased food security to the region overall.”

Water efficiency
Water efficiency

In 2018, 67% of the nation’s total water consumption was for irrigation. Center pivots from Valley are up to 55% more water efficient than other irrigation methods predominantly used in the region. When durable center pivots are combined with additional precision irrigation technology, the efficiency and yield potential are further increased.

Smart Technology Improves Public Outcomes
Solutions to better illuminate, connect and protect.
LIVE
Stay connected, at home and on the go.
WORK
Work smarter, with efficiency at every turn.
PLAY
Unparalleled safety, where it matters most.
It Takes a Village to Improve a Village
Our experience aside, it takes many specialists and partners to develop a complete digital gateway. That’s why we partner with the best in the business, from sensor manufacturers to telecommunication firms to data analytic companies.
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Experience You Can Rely On
For over 75 years, Valmont® has been a global leader in creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity. That engineering expertise, knowledge of city requirements, and experience with ecosystem partners, connected devices, A.I., physical structures and technology integration, uniquely position us to help cities with this transition. We offer an entire portfolio of integrated digital infrastructure and data management solutions.
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Building a Digital Backbone
As much as smart cities might seem like something from the future, this technology is being installed today all around the world. For example, we partnered with technology companies, research groups, manufacturers, regulators and operators to build an extensive network of sensors to run autonomous busses and more on the Nokia campus in Espoo, Finland.
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The World is Getting Smart
As you might imagine, the advent of smart city infrastructure is a world-wide phenomenon. We’ve supported projects in multiple regions, using our global experience in manufacturing, sourcing, materials, coatings, structural design and engineering. All backed up by local support.
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Manufacturing locations

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Countries we do business

Stephen G. Kaniewski
President and Chief Executive Officer, Valmont
“At Valmont, we have been living our tagline, Conserving Resources. Improving Life® for 75 years. It’s at the very core of the products and services we provide, supporting the development of resilient infrastructure and increasing the sustainability of water for agriculture. We are committed to providing products, services and solutions that enhance the lives of our customers, employees and communities and we take our stewardship role seriously.”
About Valmont Structures
About Valmont Structures

Valmont® Structures create a vital infrastructure to better illuminate, connect and protect people and places around the world.

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About Valmont
About Valmont

For over 75 years, we’ve been a global leader in creating vital infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity. Today, we remain committed to doing more with less through innovative technology.

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