Isotruss Inc.

Isotruss Inc. is a corporate entity based in Springville, Utah, specializing in engineering and manufacturing services with a focus on innovative composite lattice cell tower technology. Registered as a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business, the company develops advanced lightweight tower solutions primarily aimed at expanding broadband infrastructure in rural areas. The firm's patented Isotruss geometry enables the creation of composite towers that are significantly lighter and more durable than traditional steel structures, with the capability to reduce weight by up to 12 times without compromising structural integrity.

Through federal contract awards, Isotruss Inc. has demonstrated capabilities in specialized tower procurement and infrastructure development. The company has secured a firm fixed-price purchase order contract from a California Region civilian federal agency for tower purchases, valued at $27,296, with a completion date of August 31, 2024. Additionally, the company was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for $99,966, focusing on developing Isotruss-reinforced concrete foundations designed to increase infrastructure resilience against natural disasters. These contracts highlight the company's expertise in tower technology and infrastructure solutions, with a focus on small business innovation and specialized engineering services.

Isotruss Inc. has been a consistent recipient of federal grant awards, primarily through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) SBIR Program. The company has received multiple significant grants totaling over $1.5 million, with projects centered on expanding rural broadband access and developing innovative tower technologies. Key grant initiatives include developing crane-less tower installation methods, creating lightweight and modular mobile cell sites, and prototyping composite tower designs to reduce transportation costs. These grants consistently emphasize Isotruss' commitment to addressing the digital divide by creating flexible, lightweight, and easily deployable communication infrastructure solutions for rural and underserved communities. The grant projects typically range from 6 to 24 months and focus on technological innovation, with specific objectives such as developing installation mechanisms, testing tower designs, and demonstrating technology with potential customer partners.

IsoTruss is a composite structure with the performance and weight advantages of expensive aerospace materials yet is less expensive than comparable steel and fiberglass structures. IsoTruss is designing, testing, and manufacturing composite solutions for the 4G and 5G cell tower industry aerospace companies, and sporting good markets. The benefits of IsoTruss are derived from the breakthrough geometric design which increases structural strength and stiffness, reduces the weight, and for the first time in composite structures, decreases the cost. The cost reduction is achieved through a 50% reduction of expensive composite material compared to traditional tubes. Structures can be manufactured in virtually any diameter and length. The IsoTruss patent portfolio includes utility, design, and method patents.