Magazine - Why Choose PILA Fibreglass Banner Poles

By PILA Group in Industry News on 16th Oct 2009 8:30

Banners can’t be turned off, flipped to the next page or thrown away and they are free to view! It is the only advertising medium that is virtually immune to consumer avoidance and PILA fibreglass banner poles look fantastic on mass display in any public area!

WHY CHOOSE PILA Fibreglass Banner Poles

** Safe - engineered for everyday use, manufactured to the highest quality.
** Guaranteed - Built to Australian & European standards; 5-year warranty.
** Easy to use - Lightweight, durable, low maintenance, easy to install.
** 24-Hour Advertising - banner message is displayed all day every day.
** Durable - designed so banners last longer and pole stress is reduced.
** Cost Saving - banners last longer and poles are easily relocated.

Choose SUSTAINABLE FIBREGLASS Banner Poles over steel or alloy.

There are 3 main material choices for banner poles in Australia – fibreglass, aluminium and steel. Fibreglass Banner Poles are a far superior product to aluminium and steel because:

- Metal is heavy therefore dangerous. If the pole fails it will fall with force.
- Fibreglass is lightweight and strong and designed to absorb wind energy.
- Metal poles are prone to structural failure - footings shift and welds snap.
- Fibreglass poles allow banners to track with the wind reducing pole stress.
- Metal is expensive to engineer certify, which MUST be done for safety.
- Fibreglass poles do not have the danger of weight like heavy metal poles.
- Heavy metal poles can’t be easily or cheaply lowered to replace banners.
- Fibreglass poles are easily hinge-lowered by 1 man with no machinery.
- Banners wear quickly & need to be frequently replaced on metal poles.
- Fibreglass poles allow for wind to pass across banners reducing wear.
- A static banner does not attract attention is overlooked by the passer-by.
- Fibreglass poles allow the banner to gently flutter and attract attention.
- Metal poles are hard and expensive to install and are costly to remove.
- Fibreglass poles are quick, cheap and easy to install or move elsewhere.
- Metal poles look unattractive, cheap & do not enhance the streetscape.
- Fibreglass poles look professional, attractive & enhance the streetscape.

More reasons for choosing fibreglass over steel or aluminium:

· Fibreglass is corrosion (rust) resistant - metal is not.
· Fibreglass has no electrolytic (multi-metal) corrosion - metal does.
· Fibreglass is resistant to salt water, harsh environments - metal is not.
· Fibreglass is strong yet impact absorbing - metal is not.


Who can install the poles? PILA banner poles are designed for easy DIY installation by a handyman, landscaper or builder, saving our clients time and money or PILA can install in many areas or can recommend installers.

Do I need planning permission? It is always wise to contact your Council to discuss planning requirements for poles and banner images.

Do I need a landscape or portrait shape banner? If you are flying a portrait banner you will use a banner pole with top arm. If you are flying a landscape banner you will use a flag pole with a rope halyard.


For more information contact Pitchcare Oceania or PILA group on 1300 POLES 1 (1300 765 371) or email bannerpoles@pilagroup.com.au or visit our website www.pilagroup.com.au.

Read more articles in Industry News, by PILA Group or from October 2009.