fencing news - april 2012
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THE TECHNICAL MAGAZINE FOR MANUFACTURERS, INSTALLERS, SPECIFIERS AND CONTRACTORS
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contentsRingfenced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,.42,.49,.61-62,.64,.73-74,.79-81,.87company.news. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 10,.21,.24-31,.39,.44-48,.50-51,.54,.57,.65-66,.69,.72HealtH.and.safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13new.pRoducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,.58timbeR.tReatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-20secuRity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23industRy.update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38foRestRy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56,.68tRaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,.60finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37,.40,.55contRactoR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33,.52-53wHat’s.on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35,.63fencing.people. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,.78,.82-86obituaRy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71macHineRy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67,.75-77buyeRs.guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87-90
MANAGING DIrector/eDItor.simone.gallon.tel:.01274.610.101.simone@fencing-news .co .uk
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front.cover.courtesy.of.walford.timber .
CONTENTS
Welcome to the APRIl 2012 edItIon .this.edition.is.jammed.packed.with.lots.of.new.products.being.launched.and.new.investments.being.made.to.improve.the.fencing.and.landscaping.industry.so.please.have.a.good.read.to.catch.up.on.what’s.going.on .
we.have.had.a.lot.of.talk.over.the.last.few.years.about.timber.treatment.but. i. have. to. say. there. has. been.a. major. breakthrough. on. treating.contact.spruce.posts.with.walford.timber’s. new. incising. system. so.please. see. page. 44-45. for. more.details .
the. next. major. event. will. be. the.chelsea.flower.show ..i.am.hoping.to.blag.some.tickets.so.let.me.know.if.you.have.any.going.as.we.would.like.to.cover.the.show.for.the.next.edition.and. see. some. lovely. landscaping.products.too!
don’t.forget.our.golf.day.which.is.on. the. 3rd. of. may. at. Henley-in-arden.country.golf.club.be. there.for.9 .30am.for.a.bacon.buttie.and.a.nice.dinner.after.a.hard.18.hole.course ..we.look.forward.to.seeing.you. there. -. see. page. 34. on. how.to.enter .
good.news. for.pefc.and.fsc.on.getting.the.olympics.approved.for.sustainable. timber. procurement.with.the.olympic.delivery.authority,.excellent.news.for.our.industry ..see.page.22.for.more.details .
i.hope.you.all.have.a.great.spring.and.see.you.in.June.for.big.sHowtime.edition .
Kind.Regards.simone.(simone@fencing-news .co .uk)
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a.new.build.commercial.and.residential.development. taking. shape. in. the.centre.of.Hipperholme,.near.Halifax,.is.really.catching.the.eye.of.passers.by. with. its. distinctive. lightweight.steel.roofing.system .
their.attention.is.due.to.the.complex,.gleaming,. birdcage. style. structure.that. sits. on. top. of. the. three. tier.development.that.will.encompass.ten.residential.flats.on.two.levels.with.additional.retail.units.at.road.level.with.main.contractor.KlH.projects.working. on. behalf. of. developer.stercap .
the. structure. was. designed. and.
manufactured.by.u-Roof,.a.specialist.company.based.in.nearby.elland.that.is.finding.a.ready.market.amongst.selfbuilders.and.property.developers ..the.structure.comprises.of.u-shaped.cold. rolled. steel. beams. that. fit.together.‘like.meccano’ .
Jeremy.Horton.of.KlH.explained:.“the.complicated.nature.of.the.roof.meant.that.conventional.timber.trusses.and.beams.would.have.been.uneconomical.and.taken.much.longer.to.construct.and.adjust.on.site .
“the.u-Roof.system.is.fully.bespoke.for.each.project.and. it.arrives. flat.packed.and.ready.to.install ..it.makes.
‘BIRdcAGe’ Roof cAtches the eYe!
perfect.sense.for.developments.like.this. that. require. a. designed. to. fit.solution .
For more details visit www.u-roof.com
in.1987,.the.soon-to-be.founders. of. waterplay.solutions.corp ..watched.children. playing. in. a.public.fountain ..deeply.inspired.by.the.children’s.fascination.with.water,.a. vision. was. born. to.bring. water. play. and.big. wet. splashes. to.the.playground.industry ..25. years. later,. both.waterplay.and.the.concept.of.a.water.playground.are.now.a.global.reality .
to.recognize.25.years.in.the.industry,.waterplay.are.holding.a.make.way.for.water.play.25th.anniversary.celebration ..in.addition.to.highlighting.noteworthy.projects.over.the.past.quarter.century,.waterplay.is.hosting.a.contest.for.all.upcoming.projects.in.2013 .
“it’s. a. really. exciting. time. for. our.company,”.says.lisa.neilson,.director.of.customer.support.and.communications ..“when.waterplay.began.there.was.no.
WAteRPlAY’s looKInG BAcK And PAYInG It foRWARd!
other.company.like.us.in.the.world ..25.years.later,.we’re.still.offering.innovative.products.and.helping.to.push.our.industry.to.new.levels .”
the.make.way.for.water.play.contest.is.open.to.all.projects.scheduled.for.2013 ..projects.of.all.sizes.and.geographical.locations.are.encouraged.to.enter.with.the.grand.prize.winner.receiving.up.to.25%.off.the.wholesale.price.of.waterplay.product.featured.in.the.project .
www.makewayforwaterplay.com
following.the.successful.launch.of.bsw.timber’s.new.‘easi’.range,.the.company.is.now.offering.the.timber.trade.the.chance.to.win.one.of.20.high.performance.easi.Rider.Viper.ds.mountain.bikes ..
the.easi.Rider.giveaway.is.the.first.of.a.range.of.promotional.activities.devised.to.raise.the.profile.of.the.easi.range.which.was.expanded.in.January.2012.to.include.construction,.fencing.and. decking. products,. as. well. as.sleepers,.pallets.and.packaging ..
using.the.distinctive.‘timber.made.easi’.branding,.bsw.expects.the.campaign.to.transform.its.product.portfolio. by. simplifying.the.supply.process.for. customers.across. a. wide.range.of.market.sectors .
eve. Johnson,. marketing. manager,.bsw.timber,.said,.“the.easi.Rider.giveaway.is.one.of.many.promotions.we’ll.be.rolling.out.in.2012.to.raise.awareness.of.the.easi.range .”
the. timber. made. easi. campaign.brings.with.it.a.revamped.sales.and.technical.support.process,.fronted.by.a.new.website.–.www .easi-timber .co .uk ...a.series.of.‘easi’.open.days.will.be.held.at.customer.premises.across.the.uK.throughout.the.year .
WInnInG Is As “eAsI As RIdInG A BIKe” WIth BsW tImBeR
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‘BIRdcAGe’ Roof cAtches the eYe!defence. infrastructure. organisation.(dio). has. announced. a. shortlist. of.10.bidders.for.its.future.commercial.arrangements.for.the.delivery.of.large-scale.construction.projects.across.the.uK.defence.estate .
the.national.capital.works.framework.is.being.developed.and.procured.by.the. dio. next. generation. estate.contracts. (ngec). team .. it. will. be.
used.to.deliver.construction.projects.valued.up. to.£50.million,.alongside.six. regional. frameworks. for.projects.valued.below.£12.million .
the. shortlisted. bidders. are,. balfour.beatty.group.ltd,.bam.construction.ltd,.carillion.construction.ltd.(trading.as.carillion.uK.construction),.interserve.construction.ltd,.Kier.Regional.ltd,.lend.lease.construction.(emea).ltd,.
miller.construction.(uK).ltd,.morgan.sindall.plc,.skanska.uK.plc.and.wates.construction.ltd .
the. ngec. team. will. invite. tenders.from.the.shortlisted.bidders.in.order.to.finalise.the.list.down.to.four.or.five.companies. for. involvement. on. the.national.framework .
dIo AnnoUnces shoRtlIsted BIddeRs foR nAtIonAl constRUctIon
staff. in. the. landscaping. industry.who.have.to.wear.a.uniform.to.work.could.be.entitled.to.claim.for.a.special.tax. rebate,. according. to. workwear.specialists.alexandra .
employees.who.wear.a.recognisable.uniform. that. clearly. shows. their.occupation,.such.as.a.branded.polo.shirt.or.full.uniform,.and.have.to.wash,.
repair.or.replace.it.themselves.may.be.eligible. to.apply. for. tax. relief.of.£60.per.annum .
nick. acaster,. marketing. director.at.alexandra,. said. “this. is. a. great.boost. for.uniform-wearing.workers ..the. majority. of. employees. in. the.landscaping. industry. have. to. wear.some.form.of.uniform.to.work.each.
day,. but. many. do. not. realise. they.could.be.entitled.to.claim.tax.relief.for.having.to.keep.it.clean.and.looking.presentable .
“most.people.can.claim.for.the.last.six.years,.plus.the.current.year,.if.they.have.been.wearing.their.uniforms.for.all.of.that.time ..However,.the.amount.they.are.entitled.to.receive.depends.
on.how.much.tax.their.pay .”
people. interested. in. finding. out.more.should.contact.their.local.tax.office .
www.alexandra.co.uk
lAndscAPInG stAff coUld Be entItled to WoRK UnIfoRm tAx ReBAtes
To help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to identify potential supply chain and subcontracting opportunities, contact details for the shortlisted bidders will soon be published on the NGEC website at www.mod.uk
Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01706 852 108
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the.Royal.institute.of.british.architects.(Riba). has. announced. the. future.leaders.programme.2012,.with.the.first.of.three.training.events.for.future.leaders. of. the. architects’. profession.having.just.been.held.on.tuesday.13.march.2012 .
tailored.to.partners.or.directors.looking.to.enhance.their.leadership.skills.and.
individuals.striving.to.be.a.future.leader,.the. program. offers. three. thought-provoking.half-day.sessions.to.provide.delegates.with.an.insight.into.subjects.such.as.successful.team.leadership.and.handling.high-profile.clients ..
the. future. leaders. programme,. in.partnership.with.the.Rooflight.company,.was.established.in.2011.by.the.large.
practice.group.of.the.Riba .
Riba.Vice.president.of.practice.and.profession.Jane.duncan.said,.“all.our.speakers.and.workshops.have.been.specially.selected.to.provide.a.business.overlay.to.the.skills.learnt.during.part.3.courses ..the.future.leaders.programme.is.a.wonderful.cost.effective.opportunity.of.enhancing.your.own.business.skills.
or.those.of.your.staff .”
the. remaining. 2012. dates. for. the.Riba.future.leaders.programme.are.tuesday.1.may.2012.and.tuesday.2.october.2012 .
www.architecture.com
RIBA lAUnches fUtURe leAdeRs PRoGRAmme 2012
the.aviation.industry.is.committed.to.continuous. safety,. so. when. it. came.to the construction of the new €80 million. corporate. HQ. for. a. leading.scandinavian.airline,.it.was.only.fitting.that.main.contractor.sRV.Rakennus.oy.would.adhere.to.a.similarly.high.level.of.safety .
whilst.erecting.the.steel.framework.of.the.new.68000m2.mixed-use.building.in.the.Helsinki-Vantaa.airport.area.of.finland,.sRV.Rakennus.oy.required.a.preventative.solution.that.would.effectively.negate.the.risk.to.anyone.working.at.height.and.to.protect.the.workforce.at.ground.level .
combisafe.supplied.500.of.its.lightweight.and.versatile.steel.mesh.barriers ..the.forerunner.in.edge.protection.for.over.a.decade,.this.temporary.fall.prevention.system.was.ideal.for.this.steel.frame.office. building. with. its. hollow. core.concrete.slabs ..
available.in.two.standard.sizes.2 .6.metres.and.1 .3.metres,.the.steel.mesh.barrier.is.essentially.a.guardrail,.toeboard.and.mesh.rolled.into.one.and.has.the.added.benefit.of.being.able. to.span. trades,.accommodating. their. different. edge.protection. needs. at. different. phases.of.the.construction.project ..
the. new. corporate. HQ. is. set. for.completion.in.June..2013 .
www.combisafe.co.uk
canary.wharf.group.plc.and.Qatari.diar.Real.estate.investment.company.have.appointed.townshend.landscape.architects.to.design.the.public.realm.and.open.spaces.of.the.shell.centre.redevelopment. on. london’s. south.bank .
townshend. landscape. architects.will. work. with. recently. appointed.masterplanner.squire.and.partners.on.the.planning.application ..they.will.design.
and.detail.the.landscaping.of.spaces.to.provide.high.quality.public. realm.within. the.site ..all.design.proposals.are. subject. to. an. extensive. public.consultation. process. which. started.earlier.this.year .
Robert. townshend,. principal. of.townshend.landscape.architects.said,.“we.are.delighted.to.be.part.of.the.team.on.this.landmark.development.in.the.heart.of.london ...the.scheme.affords.
toWnshend lAndscAPe ARchItects APPoInted As lAndscAPe ARchItects foR shell centRe RedeveloPment
a.wonderful.opportunity.to.create.a.key.piece.of.unique.sustainable.public.realm.which.can.be.interwoven.into.the.historic.setting.of.the.shell.centre .”
the.shell.centre.development. is. the.latest.in.a.series.of.significant.projects.undertaken.by.townshend.landscape.architects ..under.the.leadership.of.Robert.townshend,. the. firm. has. previously.
worked.on.King’s.cross.central,.bishops.square.spitalfields,.carter.lane.gardens.and.st.paul’s.churchyard .
For more information on the Shell Centre community consultation, visit www.shellcentredialogue.com
scAndInAvIAn AIRlIne hQ ReAches neW heIGhts WIth comBIsAfe sAfetY solUtIon
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RIBA lAUnches fUtURe leAdeRs PRoGRAmme 2012
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cembre. limited,. based. in. sutton.coldfield. in. the. west. midlands,.manufactures. specialist. electrical.components.and.installation.tools .
as.a.result.of.a.recent.exercise.to.replace. one. of. its. forklift. trucks.and.to.find.a.new.service.provider,.cembre.limited.chose.amvar.Handling.solutions. over. a. number. of. other.potential.suppliers .
Rob.smith,.production.manager.at.cembre.and.his.managing.director.ben.davies.visited.several.companies.to.review.facilities ..they.were.both.very.impressed.with.the.organisation,.structure.and.operating.methods.at.amvar. Handling. solutions. in. lye,.stourbridge .
following.a.satisfactory.demonstration,.cembre. purchased. a. new.artison.model. fg25. gas. counterbalance.forklift. truck,.which.was.delivered.in.october.2011 ..cembre.have.found.
this. machine. to. be. ideal. for. their.application.and.very.well.accepted.by.operators ..at.the.same.time.amvar.Handling.solutions.was.appointed.preferred.service.provider.for.the.rest.of.the.handling.fleet .
Rob.smith.recently.had.this.to.say.to.malcolm.mitchell.of.amvar:
“i. would. like. to. commend. you.and.your.team.on.your.continuing.superb.service.and.rapid.response.time.from.service.to.delivery.of.the.rented.truck .”
For further details please contact: Malcolm Mitchell, Managing Director, Amvar Handling Solutions Limited Tel: 01384 896560 www.amvargroup.com [email protected]
electRIcAl comPonent mAnUfActUReR commends comPAnY foR “sUPeRB seRvIce”
leading.fencing.company.tornado.has.recorded.a.50%.growth.in.export. sales,. despite. tough.market. conditions. and. one. of.the. worst. global. recessions. in.living.memory .
achieved.over.a.two-year.period,.the. boost. in. sales. has. been.attributed. to. the. company’s.targeted.exports.strategy.aimed.at.expanding.global.distribution.networks .. as. well. as. a. strong.focus. on. developing. customer.relationships,.tornado.has.also.enhanced.its.online.presence.by.making.its.websites.available.in.multiple.languages,.making.it.easier.for.existing.and.potential.customers.to.connect.with.the.business ...
tornado’s.export.sales.manager,.simon.dexter-Jones.comments,.“it’s.always.a.challenge.to.drive.business.development.in.new.markets,.but.by.going.back.to.basics.and.focusing.on.the.qualities.that.have.made.tornado.such.a.success.in.the.uK,.we’ve.made.inroads.into.growing.business.in.existing.territories.and.forging.new.distribution.networks.in.many.more ..Quality.products.and.unrivalled.expertise.
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speak.volumes.in.any.language.and.our.attention.to.detail.in.researching.markets,.building.relationships.and.opening.up.communications.has.given.us.the.foundation.we.needed.to.bring.these.strengths.to.the.fore .”
For more information about Tornado, please contact the sales team on 0845 071 0890 or visit www.tornadowire.com.
sImon dexteR-Jones
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COMPANy NEwS
the. main. guiding. principle. of.arcelormittal.sheffield’s.production.has.always.been.the.highest.quality.fencing.made.to.the.best.standards.from.the.longest.life.wire.at.the.market.price ..for.over.25.years.fencing.and.barbed.wire.has.been.made.and.sold.this.way.at.their.sheffield.site .
every. single. roll. of. estate. brand.stock.fencing.is.manufactured.with.a.centreless.roll ..this.means.that.the.fencing.will.roll.out.quicker.and.more.easily. than. other.material.without.snagging.or.trying.to.wind.back.up.again ..this.will.save. the. time.and.effort. often.wasted.wrestling.with.the. end. of. a. roll. when. erecting.fencing .
arcelormittal.believe.that.by.correctly.tensioning.the.wire.as. it.goes. into.the.machine.the.fencing.will.come.out.correctly.tensioned.as.a.fence ..this.will.mean.no.bagginess.when.erecting. meaning. a. tighter,. more.durable.fence ..
the.deep.crimp.that.is.put.into.the.horizontal. wires. will. also. enable.speedy. erection .. it.will. also. allow.for.climatic.elasticity;.the.fence.should.be.as.straight.on.a.cold.winters.day.as.the.middle.of.summer .
the.2life.Zinc/aluminium.coating.used.on.the.wire.means.that.arcelormittal.sheffield.are.the.only.manufacturer.to.guarantee.that.their.fencing.will.last.twice.as.long.as.fencing.made.from.wire.galvanised.to.bs.en.10244-2.class.a ..it.is.this.special.coated.wire.that. is. supplied. from. their. parent.company;. part. of. arcelormittal,.which.is.the.largest.steel.company.in.the.world ..
as.part.of.their.commitment.to.the.quality.of.the.fence,.all.of.the.estate.2life. Ht. fencing. is. supplied. with.4life.wire. on. the. top. and.bottom.wires ..it.is.these.wires.that.bear.the.brunt.of.weathering.and.so.are.likely.to. corrode. at. the. fastest. rate .. by.using.the.longest.life.wire.possible.for.this.wire.it.will.ensure.the.longest.service. life.possible. for. the. fence ..all.of.this.is.at.no.extra.cost.to.the.end.user .
www.arcelormittal.com
ARceloRmIttAl stIll GoInG stRonG
10 fencing news april.2012
HEALTH AND SAFETy
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i. recently. received. a. telephone. call.from.the.efia.regarding.HaVs.and.the.comment.was.made,. that.not.many.understand.what.it.is.all.about ..so.to.ensure.that.all.fencing.news.readers.do.know.what.HaVs.is,.i.will.use.this.opportunity.to.enlighten.readers .
HaVs,. is. the. abbreviation. used. to.describe.Hand.arm.Vibration.syndrome ..this. is. the. condition. caused.by. the.transmission. of. vibration. from. work.processes. into. workers. hands. and.arms .. the. vibration. can. come. from.many. sources. such. as. hand. held.breakers,. drills,. grinders,. chainsaws.as. well. as. hand. guided. equipment,.such.as.lawnmowers ..other.sources,.which.are.often.overlooked,.are.from.holding. materials. which. are. being.
processed,.such.as.pedestal.drills.or.grinders .
it. must. be. stressed. that. occasional.expose.is.unlikely.to.cause.permanent.health. effects,. it. is. the. regular. and.frequent.exposure.to.hand.arm.vibration.that.can.lead.to.the.more.permanent.and.debilitating.health.issues .
so.what.is.HaVs?.it.is.a.collective.range.of.conditions.as.well.as.specific.diseases.such.as.carpal.tunnel.syndrome ..early.symptoms.can.include.(individually.or.combined).aching,.tingling,.pins.and.needles,. pain. and. numbness. in. the.hand. and. fingers,. lack. of. feeling,.lack.of.strength,. fingers.going.white.(blanching). and. becoming. red. on.recovery. –particularly. the. tips. and.especially.in.the.cold.and.wet ..in.time.
the hAvs (And hAv not’s!)
PeteR mePsted exPlAIns exActlY
WhAt hAvs Is And hoW to sPot the
sYmPtoms
these.symptoms.are.likely.to.spread.to.the.arms.and.shoulders ..the.symptoms.are.caused.by.damage. to. the.blood.vessels,.nerves.and.joints .
one.of.the.difficulties.of.HaVs.is.that.the.effect.on.different.people.can.be.significant ..some.operators.may.begin.to.experience.symptoms.after.only.a.few.months.exposure,.where.others.may.have.no.symptoms.for.several.years ..one.thing.that.is.sure,.is.that.after.the.initial.symptoms.are.noticed,.continued.exposure.will.make.the.condition.worse.and.possibly.permanent .
the. long. term. effects. of. HaVs. are.often.debilitating.and.lifelong ..imagine.continuous. pain. and. sleeplessness,.inability.to.do.fine.work.or.everyday.tasks.(fastening.buttons),.reduced.ability.to.work.outside.in.the.damp.or.cold.as.well.as.diminished.strength.of.grip.(possibly.a.safety.issue) ..naturally,.this.will.impact.upon.the.type.of.work.a.sufferer. could. do. as. well. as. leisure.activities .
this.little.known.condition.can.have.significant.long.term.issues.that,.several.years. ago,.were. little. understood.or.controlled ..certainly.in.my.early.years.in.plant.hire,.we.were.hiring.out.equipment.without.any.vibration.dampening.and.i.am.sure.we.can.all.remember.seeing.road.workers.breaking.concrete.day.in.and.day.out .
interestingly,.it.was.not.until.1985.that.the.condition.was.officially.designated.as.a.prescribed.disease.in.the.uK!
naturally,.workers.in.the.fencing.industry.will.come.into.contact.with.equipment.
and.processes.that.will.lead.to.vibration.exposure.and.employers.will.need.to.implement.measures.to.control.this .
the.legislation.covering.this.is.‘the.control.of.Vibration.at.work.Regulations.2005’.and.(in.précis).requires.employers.to:
• Assess the vibration risk to employees
• Decide if they are likely to be exposed above the daily Exposure Action Value (EAV)
• Decide if they are likely to be exposed above the daily Exposure Limit Value (ELV)
• Provide information and training to employees
• Consult with employees
• Record the vibration risk assessment and control actions
• Maintain records for employees under health surveillance
• Review risk assessment regularly
the.eaV,.is.the.daily.amount.of.vibration.exposure.above.which.employers.are.required. to. take. action. to. control.exposure
the.elV.is.the.maximum.amount.of.vibration.exposure.an.employee.may.be.exposed.to.on.any.single.day .
in.the.June.issue.peter.will.elaborate.upon. this. subject. and.provide.more.information.and.guidance .
12 fencing news april.2012
HEALTH AND SAFETy
a.national.safety.campaign.set.up.in.the.wake.of.the.deaths.of.two.young.children.in.separate.automated.gate.accidents.in.2010.hosted.a.summit.in. london. on. 8th. february. 2012,.designed. to. educate. professionals.involved. in. the. automated. gate.installation.process ...
gate.safe.has.campaigned.tirelessly.for.the.need.for.improved.standards.in.automated.gate.safety.following.the.tragedies.of.2010.which.have.been.followed. by. two. further. near. miss.accidents.involving.children ...
further.damming.evidence.to.support.the.continued.call.for.action.to.improve.safety.standards.is.witnessed.in.a.new.survey.undertaken.by.gate.safe.which.revealed.that.in.a.random.audit*.of.gates,.90%.failed.to.comply.with.the.current.safety.guidelines,.once.again.demonstrating.the.high.risk.of.further.accidents.occurring .
the. summit,. which. attracted. over.90. delegates. spanning. architects,.health.&.safety.managers,.surveyors,.installers.and.various.trade.&.safety.organisations,.including.Rospa,.as.well.as.mp.damian.collins,.also.revealed.the.news.of.an.upcoming.brand.new.training.programme,.which.gate.safe.is.working.on,.together.with.iosH,.(institution.of.occupational.safety.&.Health. -. the.world’s.biggest.professional.health.and.
sAfetY sUmmIt cAlls foR ActIon fRom PRofessIonAls to AvoId fURtheR deAths
safety. membership. organisation). to.achieve.accreditation ...
the.gate.safe.summit.2012.was.held.at.the.Riba,.london.w1.and.unlike.other.gate.safety.initiatives,.invited.a.broad.cross.section.of.professionals.involved.in.the.gate.installation.process ...gate.safe.has.always.advocated.that.there. is. a. requirement. to. ensure. a.
360o.awareness./.education.programme.which.targets.eVeRyone.(from.the.specifier,.manufacturer,.constructor.and.installer).involved.in.the.installation.of.an.automated.gate,.if.progress.is.to.be.made ...presentations.were..heard.from.the.Health.&.safety.executive,.iosH,.door.&.Hardware.federation.(the.trade.body.responsible.for.improvements.in.the.technical.guidelines.for.automated.
gate. safety). and. legal.firm. thomson,. snell. &.passmore .
commenting. on. the.summit,.Richard.Jackson,.ceo. Jacksons. fencing.and.founder.of.gate.safe.says,.“we.are.delighted.to.have.received.such.a.positive.response.to.the.summit ...our.first.summit.meeting.back.in.2010.was.a.debating.forum.designed.to.identify.the.way.forward.to. improve.standards. in.gate. automation .. . the.2012.summit.is.very.much.about.spreading.the.word.to.professionals.involved.in. the. gate. automation.sector. to. educate. them.on.how.to.ensure.a.safe.automated.gate.–.both.in.
relation.to.new.installations.and.the.many. dangerous. gates. currently. in.the. field.which.were. installed.prior.to.the.existing.regulations ..
“we.have.been.working.closely.with.iosH.since.our.inaugural.summit.and.are.developing.a.training.programme.designed.to.create.a.charter.of.gate.safe.accredited.installers.who.will.only.be.allowed.to.operate.using.the.gate.safe. logo. if. they.have.completed.a.comprehensive.training.course.to.ensure.a.thorough.understanding.of.the.best.practice.in.relation.to.gate.safety ...our.aim.has.always.been.simple,.to.prevent.any.further.unnecessary.accidents.and.we.hope.this.will.go.some.way.towards.achieving.that.goal .”
*.in.a.survey.of.50.gates,.20%.featured.some.safety.measures.–.but.insufficient.to.meet.with.current.recommendations,.70%. featured. no. safety. measures.and. only. 5%. were. fully. compliant.with.existing.automated.gate.safety.guidelines
For more information on the Gate Safe campaign, visit www.gate-safe.co.uk.
John lAceY (Iosh), dAmIAn collIns (mP folKestone & hYthe) And RIchARd JAcKson
RIchARd JAcKson, John lAceY (Iosh), mIchAel coRleY (RosPA) And nIcK RAttY (hse)
13fencing news april.2012
TIMbER TREATMENT
the.wood.protection.association.(wpa).has. announced. the. classification. of.osmose. firepRo. . as. an. “approved.product”. under. the. quality. scheme.the. association. operates. for. flame.retardants ..
to.qualify.for.approved.product.status,.manufacturers.must.be.operating.under.iso9001. certification. and. submit.detailed.performance.information.about.the.product.including,.durability.and.
fire.test.and.classification.data ..the.submitted.data.pack.is.then.assessed.and.verified.by.an.independent.panel.of.experts.appointed.by.wpa.which.includes.leading.fire.research.and.testing.organisation.exova.fire ....
commenting.on.the.addition.of.osmose.firepRo.to.the.association’s.“approved.products.Register”,.wpa.director.steve.young.said,. “fire. safety. is.a.critical.feature.of.building.design.where.incorrect.
product.selection.can.have.disastrous.consequences ..it.is.vital.that.specifiers.can. select. products. with. absolute.confidence.and.the.wpa.flame.retardant.manual,.approved.product.scheme.and.supplier.listings.are.designed.to.give.this.confidence .”...
osmose. firepRo. has. also. been.approved.by.london.underground.as.a.suitable.fire.retardant.treatment.for.timbers.to.be.used.in.their.construction.
osmose fIRePRo noW An APPRoved PRodUct BY WPA And london UndeRGRoUnd APPRovAl
the.wood.protection.association.has.been.awarded.‘approved.centre’.status.to.deliver.nVQs.by.piabc,.proskills.preferred.accrediting.body.for.wood.industry. qualifications .. wpa. will.operate. as. an. approved. assessor.for. two. nVQ/Qcf. qualifications:.nVQ2.wood.preservation.–.industrial.pretreatment. and. the. new. nVQ2.sawmilling.(with.wood.preservation.
modules.included) .
the. nVQ. in. wood. preservation. is.a. mandatory. requirement. for. any.firm.wishing.to.supply.treated.wood.fencing.for.motorways.and.major.trunk.roads.under.the.national.Highways.quality.scheme.requirements ..wpa.will.now.submit.proposals.to.the.national.Highways.sector.scheme.committee.
that.the.new.sawmilling.qualification.with.wood.preservation.should.also.be.considered.an.‘approved.qualification’.under.sector.scheme.4.(preservative.treatment).requirements .
being.granted.approved.centre.status.for.nVQs.marks.a.new.chapter.in.the.development. of. the. wpa. to. serve.the.needs.of.the.wood.preservation.
industry,. says. wpa. director. steve.young. who. confirmed. that. nVQ.refresher.training.would.also.be.part.of.the.wpa’s.qualifications,.training.and.cpd.package.of.services .
www.wood-protection.org
WPA AchIeves “APPRoved centRe” stAtUs foR Wood IndUstRY QUAlIfIcAtIons
and.maintenance.projects ..(approval.reference.id.1327 .).
www.osmose.com
Approved product
*
16 fencing news april.2012
TIMbER TREATMENT
bond.timber,.one.of.the.leading.suppliers.of.fencing.and.landscaping.timbers.in.southwest.england,.recently.teamed.up.with.arch.timber.protection.to.conduct.a. forum. for. agricultural. and. fencing.contractor.customers.to.answer.their.key.questions.on.preservative.treated.timbers .
bond. explained. the. key. elements.required. in. producing. durable,. high.
quality. ground. contact. timber. posts.and.stakes .
shaun.getson,.general.manager.for.bond.timber,.commented,.“there.are.four.aspects.in.producing.high.performance.ground. contact. timbers .. firstly,. the.use.of.appropriate.timber.species,.then.the.careful.preparation.of.the.timbers.prior.to.treatment,.followed.by.the.use.of. a.wood.preservative.with. proven.
Bond tImBeR And ARch tImBeR PRotectIon condUct foRUm on tReAted tImBeRs
ground.contact.performance.and.finally.a.professional.and.appropriate.treatment.application.to.ensure.adequate.loading.and.penetration.of.the.preservative.into.the.timber .”
“working.with.our.treatment.partner,.arch. timber. protection,. we. are.confident. that. in.using.tanalitH.e.wood.preservative.we.offer. the.very.best.pressure-treated.timbers.on.the.market. for. our. customers ..arch.has.helped. us. consistently. achieve. high.quality.results.-.results.that.we.openly.demonstrated. at. our. forum. event .. i.think.our.customers.came.away.with.a.renewed.confidence.that.our.treated.timbers.are.more.than.up.to.the.job.they. expect .. we. also. stressed. the.importance.of.using.the.treated.timbers.correctly.at.the.installation.stage.and.we. have. produced. a. simple. pocket.guide.to.help.get.this.message.across,”.getson.concluded .
Bond tImBeR ARe PRoUd to AnnoUnce thAt theY hAve Been AWARded the WPA BenchmARK
emmA delBRIdGe (Bond), John ABBott (ARch), shAUn Getson (Bond) And dR tonY KellY (ARch) demonstRAte the tAnAlIth e PReseRvAtIve PenetRAtIon WIthIn Bond tImBeR fencInG stAKes
ARch’s sAles dIRectoR dR tonY KellY PoInts oUt the levels of PenetRAtIon AchIeved WIth tAnAlIth e on A fence stAKe to shAUn Getson of Bond tImBeR, At the Bond fARmeRs’ foRUm WIth Bond’s emmA delBRIdGe And ARch’s sAles mAnAGeR John ABBott.
arch. sales. director. dr .. tony. Kelly.commented,.“this.was.the.first.request.we.had.from.our.customers.for.such.an. event,. and. i. believe. it. helped. to.dispel.quite.a.few.of.the.myths.there.are.regarding.timber.treatment ..it.also.allowed.us.to.explain.the.nature.of.our.tanalitH.e.preservative.and.how.it.can.achieve.the.required.penetration.to.provide.long-term.protection.to.our.fencing.and.landscaping.timbers,.making.it.the.premium.product.for.these.markets ..tanalitH.e.preservative.is.a.solution.as. opposed. to. the. suspension. that.makes.up.some.alternative.preservative.products .”
www.archtp.com www.whbond.co.uk
18 fencing news april.2012
TIMbER TREATMENT
the.wood.protection.association.(wpa). announces. publication. of.a.new.manual.of.industrial.wood.preservation-. specification. &.practice ...the.manual.is.designed.for.use.not.only.by.those.specifying.or.buying.treated.wood.but.also.by.those.whose.job.it.is.to.produce.it.-.timber.treaters ..
first. published. in. 2007,. the.specification.guidance.found.in.the.wpa.wood.preservation.manual.is.called.up.as.best.practice.by.many.uK.standards.setters.like.nbs,.nHbc.and.Highways.agency.but.the.technical.guidance.on.the.treatment.of.wood.and.panel.products.has.now.assumed.a. significant. role. in. the. drive. by.timber. treaters. to.deliver. .quality.assured.materials ..
commenting. on. the. significance. of.the.2nd.edition.of.the.manual,.wpa.director.steve.young.says,.“this.wpa.manual. complements. the. revised.british.standard.for.wood.preservation,.bs8417,.published.in.march.2011 ..it.provides.specification.good.practice.for.designers.and.buyers.and.is.the.backbone.of.the.benchmark.quality.scheme.for.treated.wood .”
the.wpa.manual.of.industrial.wood.preservation.–.specification.&.practice,.2nd.edition,.april.2012.is.available.now ..it.is.supplied.in.an.electronic.pdf.format.on.cd.and.costs.£45 .00.within.the.uK.which.includes.postage ..for.details.of.how.to.place.an.order.and.pay.contact:.info@wood-protection .org.
www.wood-protection.org
neW Wood PReseRvAtIon mAnUAl PUBlIshed BY WPA
over.the.last.4.years.we.have.written.over.50.articles.about.timber.treatment,.covering.the.ban.of.cca.to.what.is.being.using.for.alternatives,.reporting.about.whether.the.alternatives.are.working.and.listening.to.our.readers.about.their.rotting.posts ..
well.i.have.to.say.most.of.you.have.taken.on.board.the.advice.and.have.spent. probably. millions. of. pounds.investment. on. Kilnes,. chemical..treatments.etc….and.our.readers.have.listened.to.you .
i. have. spoken. to. a.handful. of. contractors.and.merchants.who.insist.on.only.using.u.class.4.and.will.never.go.back.to. using. cheap. posts ..this.has.been.excellent.education.and.really.does.prove.that.most.take.their.timber.very.seriously .
looking.to.the.future.of.timber.treatment,.a.new.innovation. for. treating.home.grown. timber. is.
incising.technology.on.contact.spruce.posts ...this.new.treatment.will.enable.the.treaters.to.differentiate.their.products.and.will.be.a.positive.outcome.for.the.timber. industry,. hopefully. no. more.rotting.posts!
If you have any comments to make about timber treatment please do not hesitate to get in touch with me at [email protected]
edItoRs vIeW on tImBeR tReAtment
19fencing news april.2012
TIMbER TREATMENT
lonza.wood.protection,.a.business.of.arch.timber.protection.limited,.a.lonza.company,.has.installed.an.incising.test.rig. at. its. headquarters. in.castleford,.west.yorkshire.to.enable.its.customers.to.see.the.results.of.incising.on.a.wide.range.of.home.grown.timber.species ..effective.incising.offers.timber.treaters.the.opportunity.to.differentiate.their.products.in.a.competitive.marketplace .
incising. technology. is.one.of. the.key.methods.used.for.preparing.timbers.for.treatment.to.ensure.reproducible.and.consistent.high-quality.treated.products.for.certain.end.uses ..lonza.developed.the.test.rig.and.new.incising.patterns.in.partnership.with.one.of.the.world’s.leading.specialists.in.incising.equipment ...preliminary.testing,.completed.in.the.usa,.has.already.provided.lonza.with.excellent.results.in.terms.of.treatment.quality.and.regular.and.consistent.incisions,.while.also.maintaining.an.acceptable.surface.appearance.of.the.timber ..
the.required.use.of.incising.for.home.grown.timber.species.for.certain.end.uses,.predominately. in. the.highways.sector,.is.currently.being.considered.by.the.
lonzA Wood PRotectIon InstAlls IncIsInG test RIG foR home GRoWn tImBeR
wood.protection.association.(wpa) ...arch. expects.the. association.will. recommend.changes. to. the.requirements. for.a.30-year.desired.service.life.(dsl).speci f icat ion,.which.may.then.be.incorporated.within.the. preservation.of. wood. code.of. practice. -.bs8417:. 2011 ...these. changes. may. also. include. a.requirement.for.heartwood.penetration,.and.incising.may.therefore.be.required.for. the. use. of. home. grown. timber.species,.such.as.douglas.fir,. for. the.covered.end-uses ...while.the.bs8417.specifications.will.not.change.for.fencing.and.landscaping.timbers.treated.to.a.dsl.of.15.years,.incising.can.still.offer.treaters.the.opportunity.to.differentiate.their.products .
the.test.rig.will.be.used.to.complete.an. in-depth. study. to. further.develop.
arch’s.knowledge.and.understanding.of.incising.technology,.for.the.benefit.of.its.customers,.on.the.full.range.of.species.used.in.the.uK.and.ireland ..
ed.webster,.lonza.wood.protection’s.engineering. and. technical. services.manager,.commented,.“we.have.been.researching.the.use.of.incising.technology.for.a.considerable.amount.of.time,.as.well.as.investigating.other.controlled.pre-treatment.timber.conditioning.methods,.in.order.to.allow.our.customers.to.reap.the.full.benefits.of.tanalitH.e.wood.preservative .. .Quality. incising.should.
allow. consistent,. even. and. effective.penetration. into. less. permeable.heartwood. areas. of. both.whitewood.and.redwood.timbers .”
mr.webster.added,.“as.well.as.allowing.us. to. carry. out. a. range. of. detailed.assessments.on.all.relevant.home.grown.species,. the. test. rig. is.also.available.for.our.customers.to.view.and.to.see.first-hand.the.difference.incising.would.make.to.their.treated.timbers ..i.would.encourage. our. customers. to. contact.me. directly. to. discuss. these. unique.possibilities .”
20 fencing news april.2012
COMPANy NEwS
Jas. p. wilson. from. dalbeattie. in.southwest.scotland.are.well. known.as. manufacturers. and. suppliers. of.forestry,. arboricultural. and. firewood.equipment ..Recent.increased.demand.for.wood.fuel.however.has.seen.many.contractors.from.the.agricultural.and.fencing.sectors.becoming.involved.in.the.production.and.supply.of.firewood.and.chips.for.wood.fuel ..John.wilson.of.Jas.p.wilson.said,.“modern.wood.fuel.heating.systems.are.so.efficient ..log.systems.especially.can.burn.practically.any.wood.below.20%.moisture.content.and.therefore.most.timber.now.has.a.fuel.commodity.value .”
fencing.contractors.often.have.slack.periods.in.their.seasons.and.many.have.purchased. firewood. processors,. log.splitters.etc.and.begun.to.sell.firewood.as.part.of.the.business ..wilsons.import.the.high.quality.posch.range.of.machines.from.austria. and. according. to. John.they.are.the.John.deere.or.mf.of.the.firewood.market .
mechanisation.is.the.name.of.the.game.and.the.processors..can.also.be.combined.with.log.decks.which.can.be.loaded.by.tractor. loader,. forklift.or.crane ..posch.offer.around.150.different.products. from. log.splitters,. saw.benches. etc ..a. popular. machine. is. the.schalprofi.500.post.peeler.pointer.(see.advert.on.page.8) ...this.machine.can.peel.up.to.100.posts.per.hour.and.can.handle.strainers.of.up.to.10.inches.in.diameter .
wilsons.also.manufacture.through.their.sister.company.e .f .m ..ltd.the.botex.range.of.heavy.duty.cranes.and.trailers ..designed.mainly.for.log.handling.they.are.ideal.for.using.with.bundles.of.fencing.posts ..these.cranes.are.also.used.on.self.loading.lime.spreaders.and.for.roof.mounting.on.Valtra.tractors ..3.point.linkage.options.are.also.available
01556 612233 www.jaspwilson.co.uk
cAteRInG foR the Wood fUel mARKet
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NEwS
as. the.countdown. to. this. summer’s.iconic. sporting. event. continues,. the.entire. london. 2012. olympic. park.development.has.achieved.dual.project.certification.from.pefc.and.the.forest.stewardship.council.(fsc).schemes.for.its.timber.usage.—the.first.dual.project.certification.in.the.world ..
this.groundbreaking.achievement. in.sustainable. timber. procurement. has.played. a. prominent. role. in. helping.the.olympic.delivery.authority.(oda).achieve.its.commitment.of.making.the.london. 2012. olympic. games. the.greenest. games. ever. with. 100%. of.wood.products. supplied.certified.as.legal.and.sustainable ..
the.project.certification.ceremony.took.place.on.28th.march.at.the.olympic.park.site.with.certificates.presented.to.dr ..peter.bonfield,.Head.of.construction.products.at.the.oda.and.noah.bold,.park. operations. environment. &.sustainability. manager,. by. the. soil.association ..
the.development.was.audited.by.the.soil. association’s.woodmark. and. is.
being.hailed.as.a.major.achievement.that. is. potentially. destined. to. be. a.future.model.for.timber.procurement.globally ..the.scheme.also.saw.a.unique.and.important.partnership.role.played.by.both.pefc.and.fsc.to.make.sure.that.the.levels.of.legal.and.sustainable.timber.procured.by.the.oda.achieved.the.highest.possible.target ..woodmark.said. the. project. was. a. ‘world. first’.for. certification. of. such. a.huge. and.complex.site ..
alun.watkins.who.heads.up.pefc.in.the.uK.commented,.“pefc.is.delighted.to.have.worked.together.with.fsc.to.help. make. dual. certification. of. this.highly.prestigious.project.possible ..this.is.the.first.dual.certified.project.in.the.world.and.we.are.proud.that.the.uK.has.provided.an.example.for.others.to.follow.in.the.future ..we.congratulate.the.olympic.delivery.authority.on.their.decision.to.source.only.certified.timber ..this.demonstrates.a.strong.commitment.to.responsible.timber.procurement.which.will.help.to.make.london.2012.one.of.the.most.successful.and.greenest.games.ever .”.
WoRld fIRst foR london 2012 And PRoJect ceRtIfIcAtIon
the.games’.east.london.site.comprises.of.seven.major.venues.across.the.246-hectare.olympic.park.and.needed.to.be.managed.on.a.daily.basis.for.the.thousands.of.timber.products.entering.the.site ..the.ambitious.approach.was.
driven.forward.by.the.establishment.of.the.timber.supplier.panel.that.embedded.strict.policy.and.procurement.procedures.and.implemented.a.delivery.management.system.that.was.forthright.in.policing.and.educating.stakeholders.and.their.supply.chains.about.sustainable.timber.and.unbroken.chain.of.custody ..
praising.pefc,.fsc,.the.auditors,.the.timber.industry,.contractors.and.clm.(olympic.delivery.partner).team.managers.for.their.efforts.in.achieving.the.target,.peter.bonfield,.Head.of.construction.products.at.the.oda.
added,.“it.is.an.outstanding.outcome.that.really.shows.what.can.be.achieved.and.it’s.a.strong.platform.for.the.industry.to.build.on ..now.the.question.is.–.what.are.the.industry.and.certification.bodies.going.to.do.to.take.that.across.the.rest.of.the.country .”.
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SECURITy
without. doubt. the. biggest. number.of. claims. received,. relate. to. theft. of.equipment.and.machinery,.especially.tractors,.teleporters,.land.Rovers.and.4.x.4’s .
it.is.interesting.to.note.that.certain.banks.are. pushing. the. sales. of. a. branded.tracking.device ..could. it.be.because.they.own.that.particular.company,.or.are.they.are.looking.for.another.income.stream?..maybe.they.realise.that.clients.have.to.protect.their.assets ..
some.might.say.they.should.concentrate.on.screwing.up.the.economy!
i.am.not. sure. if. the.bank.staff.have.detailed. knowledge. of. what. type. of.tracking. systems. are. best. for. each.type.of.asset.or.if.they.have.any.idea.how.to.configure.a.system,.to.ensure.maximum.protection.is.achieved ..some.of.the.tracking.systems.have.been.around.for. some. time. and. are. perhaps. only.activated.after.a.telephone.call.has.been.made.to.the.provider,.then.in.the.hopes.that.devices.are.tracked.by.the.police,.assuming. they. have. a. car. anywhere.nearby. and. have. the. reading. device.fitted.to.that.car ..
after. a. recent. conversation. with. a.deputy.chief.constable,.i.was.advised.that.new.police.cars.ordered.have.not.been.fitted.with.the.individual.tracker.decoder ..they.rely.more.on.the.number.plate.recognition.technology,.so.when.a. vehicle. has. been. reported. stolen,.the. police. car. system. automatically.recognises.that.vehicle .
we.have.consistently.recommended.one.particular.tracking.device.manufacturer,.plant-i ..after.serious.research.over.2.years,.we.found.that.where.vehicles.have.been.stolen,.they.have.been.recovered.in.a.very.short.space.of.time ..the.equipment.
being.protected.is.monitored.24/7 ..the.customer.receives.a.telephone.call.to.advise.that.the.vehicle.is.being.moved.and.that.the.equipment.is.then.being.monitored.live ..the.client.can.look.on.their. own. computers. to. witness. the.equipment.and.its.journey ..
i.have.to.say.that.the.460.clients,.who.have.devices.fitted.to.their.machinery,.have.experienced.a.99%.recovery,.when.any.vehicle.is.stolen .
the.real.question.we.need.to.address.is. would. you. spend. £65,000. on. a.piece.of.equipment,.be.it.a.tractor.or.a.Range.Rover.and.just.leave.it.in.the.street.or.alternatively.in.the.yard.or.field.unprotected?.
it.could.be.perhaps.likened.to.a.lady.who.has.a.very.nice.diamond.engagement.ring.worth.circa.£7,000.then.leaving.it.on.the.kitchen.window.sill,.where.even.a.magpie.could.see.it!
we.have.noticed.more.to.the.west.of.the.country,.there.has.been.a.huge.increase.in.theft.of.luxury.cars.particularly.Range.Rovers.and.bmw’s ..we.understand.that.thieves.have.now.been.able.to.download.key.codes,.so.they.no.longer.need.to.steal.the.keys.from.the.house.or.business.to.actually.steal.the.vehicle ..if.you.have.that.type.of.vehicle,.there.is.a.device.available.to.attach.to.the.obd.socket,.which.should.solve.that.problem .
please. remember. if. you. love. it,. lock.it.and.secure. it.otherwise.somebody.else.will.lift.it!
Harold E Woolgar Director Harold Woolgar Farm Insurance Brokers Doncaster DN9 1EP Tel. 01427 873388
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northern.ireland.based.sawmill.balcas.timber.are.busy.building.fencing.stocks.to.service.the.needs.of.the.u .K ..market..as.the.spring.period.and.the.seasonal.easter.rush.bring.an.upsurge.in.demand.to.an.already.buoyant.market ..and,.as.an.additional.bonus. to. their.existing.customer.base,.the.company.have.now.added.a.range.of.use.class.4.incised.spruce.post.material.produced.from.kiln.dried.and.tanalith.e.treated.spruce ...with. general. supply. expected. to.be.stretched.and.lead.times.long,.sales.director.Richard.greenaway.is.keen.to.ensure.that.balcas.are.at.the.forefront.of.the.home.grown.fencing.market.with.regular.volumes.of.‘off.the.ground’.stock.ready.to.go.as.the.seasonal.surge.to.fill.yards.up.and.down.the.county.becomes.more.pronounced ...‘we.are.one.of.the.largest.u .K ..based.producers.of.fencing.material.and.the.addition.of.our.‘use.class.4. incised.spruce’.posts. is.yet.another.positive.step.forward.for.us .’.he.told.fencing.news,.‘we.service.the.whole.of.the.united.kingdom.and.are.always.keen.to.talk.to.any.new.bulk.
buyers.of.treated.or.untreated.fencing.products.from.all.areas’ ..
balcas. has. been. a. leading. fencing.supplier.for.the.last.two.decades.now.and.their.name.is.very.familiar.to.most.people. within. the. fencing. industry ...their.purpose.built.mill.at.enniskillen.in.northern.ireland.is.a.state.of.the.art.facility.that.can.produce.large.quantities.of.square.and.round.fencing.material.and.balcas’s.‘permapost’.brand.of.treated.round.stakes.is.a.‘known’.trademark.in.the.agricultural.sector.with.a.reputation.for.quality.and.durability ...the.company.has.on-site.facilities.to.treat.both.green.and.brown.and.they.are.a.long.term.user.of.arch.tanalith.e.and.the.auto.treater.software.programme ..balcas..continue.to..work.closely.with.lonza.to.ensure.that.their.timber.is.always.treated.to.the.highest.possible.standard ...
as. well. as. general. post. and. rail.material,. balcas. also. keep. good.stocks.of.featheredge.and.component.fencing.material. as.well. as. sleepers.and.boards ...posts.can.be.pointed.or.
All sYstems Go At BAlcAs As sPRInG KIcKs In
weathered.and.the.company.always.aims.to.keep.a.good.mix.of.finished.material.on.the.ground.which.can.be.loaded. onto. trailers. and. shipped. to.customers.rapidly ....the.core.market.supplied.is.the.fencing,.landscaping,.agricultural.and.garden.supply.sectors.with.the.company’s.name.being.seen.on. stock. in. yards. from. scotland. to.the.west.country .. .balcas. are. bulk.suppliers.specialising. in.quality.artic.loads.of.material.that.can.be.one.size.or.mixed.between.various.sections.giving.customers.the.opportunity.to.buy.on.a. ‘just. in.time’.basis. for. their.yards ...balcas.also.encourages.larger.buyers.to.‘book.ahead’.and.cover.their.needs.for.the.coming.year.with.the.mill.and.are.more.than.happy.to.schedule. in.annual.programmes.of.requirements.with.larger.users ...all.in.all,.this.makes.the.company.a.very.versatile.producer.and.stockist.for.anyone.involved.in.the.fencing.industry.looking.for.a.regular.and.reliable.supplier.to.keep.them.going.through.the.year ...they.can.be.contacted.on.the.numbers.below .
UK FENCING SALES.steVe.goodieR.mob:.07740.479144.steve .goodier@balcas .com..RicHaRd.caVanagH.mob:.07788.106830.richard .cavanagh@balcas .com..maRtin.batts.mob:.07710.998699.martin .batts@balcas .com..NORTHERN IRELAND SALES ann.louise.caRney.direct.line:.02866411041.annlouise .carney@balcas .com..daVid.HumpHRies.direct.line:.02866411028.david .humphries@balcas .com..balcas.main.switcHboaRd..02866323003
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with.all.the.recent.debate.of.the.life.expectancy.of.pressure.treated.timber,.eco. fencing. offer. their. alternative.fence.posts.and.gravel.boards.to.the.market .
back.in.2005.when.atkinsons.fencing.bought.what.was.then.called.poly.fence.from.the.receivers.the.industry.was.very.different ..cca.had.not.been.long.banned.and.new.treatments.were.being.used.in.the.market ..seven.years.later.we.are.all.aware.of.the.current.debate.about.the.new.treatments.and.the.problems.that.some.contractors.have.incurred,.ourselves.included .
atkinsons.first.started.using.u-pvc.fence.posts.back.in.2001.and.run.eco.fencing.as.a.division.of.their.company ..atkinsons.have.been.trading.for.over.50.years.,.have.up.to.20.teams.directly.employed.erecting.they.also.have.3.retail.sites,.an.annual.turnover.of.several.millions.and.lots.of.experience .
eco.fencing.offer.an.alternative.that,.after.10.years.of.use.and.thousands.of.units.sold,.can.no.longer.be.ignored.as.a.gimmick.product .
it.is.true.that.the.first.posts.and.bases.produced.did.and.still.do.look.like.plastic.(classic.range),.with.their.gloss.finish.they.have.the.marmite.effect.on.customers,.but.the.introduction.of.eco.fencing’s.wood.grain.in.2009.has.transformed.the.look.and.texture.of.the.product ..
many.customers.are.unaware.that.it.is.u-pVc.and.have.to.ask.what.exactly.it.is,..they.can.see.the.benefits.that.eco. fencing. can. offer;. no. annual.maintenance.no.splitting.or.shacking.
An InnovAtIve WAY to fence
can.be.cut.with.an.ordinary.hand.saw.and.can.be.screwed.into.to.secure.the.fence.panel.or.anti.theft.clip .
with.eco.fencing.the.contractor.can.be.confident.that.the.posts.they.are.fitting.will.stand.the.test.of.time.and.they.won’t.be.going.back.to.replace.the.posts.after.a.few.years ..
below.is.a.list.of.some.questions.that.have.been.raised.to.eco.fencing.over.the.years,.which.they.have.answered,.based.on.what.they.have.learnt.since.2001,.when.they.first.started.selling.and.fitting.pVc.posts .
“they.are.expensive.and.no.one.will.pay. the. price” . .. true. they. are.more.expensive.than.concrete.and.some.timber.posts.and.they.have.to.be.sold.to.the.customer.but.the.advantages.they.offer.as.stated.above.cannot.be.ignored ..as.with.any.product.some.customers.will.pay.the.difference.because.they.can.see.the.advantages.others.just.want.a.cheap.fence ..who.would.have.thought.15.years.ago.that.we.would.be.selling.timber.panels.for.over.£50?.larch.laps.used.to.be.the.only.option.and.were.never.more.than.£16
“they.bend.in.the.wind.and.its.puts.customers.off”….they.are.designed.to.flex.just.like.the.wings.on.a.plane.or.a.tall.building,.post.from.2 .4m.have.a.steel.insert.which.adds.stiffness.and.strength,.the.flex.allows.the.energy.of.the.wind.to.be.absorbed ..eco.fencing.have.found.that.it.is.not.the.customers.
that.need.reassuring.about.the.flex.it’s.the.contractors!
“the.minimum.order.quantity. is. too.much”… ..customers.can.order.just.1.pack.if.they.wish.and.also.single.items ..there.is.no.minimum.order,.customers.can.also.collect.which.offers.the.best.price .
“if.i.fit.a.fence.that.will.last.indefinitely.won’t.i.do.myself.out.of.business.in.the.future”….eco.fencing.are.sure.most.readers.will.fit.concrete.posts.and.it.doesn’t.stop.them.selling.them ..eco.fencing.is.just.so.much.easier.to.use.and.as.more.benefits .
“will. it. fade. and. can. the. fence. be.painted?.do. i.need. to. treat. it. every.year?.“.…..every.outdoor.product.will.weather.over.time,.eco.fencing.have.found.that.the.woodgrain.products.can.be.painted.with.a.wood.preserver,.it.keys.to.the.timber.fibres.and.freshens.up.a.tired.looking.fence..but.it.does.not.need.painting.to.preserve.the.life,.just.the.aesthetics.if.the.customer.wishes ..with.the.classic.range.the.only.way.is.with.an.aerosol.paint.that.can.be.purchased.from.a.motor.repair.centre,.Ral.numbers.are.available ..
For more information please contact Mark Atkinson 01977 522520 [email protected] www.ecofencing.net
(eco fencInG An AlteRnAtIve to
tReAted tImBeR!)
and.most.important.of.all.it.will.never.rot ..it.can’t.because.it.is.plastic .
to.the.contractor.the.advantages.are.many;.100%.recovery.of.products.i .e ..no.breakages.or.waste,.they.are.easy.to.handle.and. light. to. transport.and.quick.to.off.load.they.are.a.one.man.lift,.a.gravel.board.weighs.4 .8.kilo’s.an.8.foot.post.6 .4.and.both.have.a.greater.tensile. strength. than. concrete ..How.many.times.have.you.broken.a.concrete.gravel.board.when.it.is.been.delivered?.the.expense.involved.going.back.to.the.yard.and.taking.out.another.one.for.the.customers.can.be.frightening ..
eco.fencing’s.posts.are.the.same.on.both.sides,.just.like.timber,.so.the.customers.are.happy ..posts.up.to.3m.and.gravel.boards.up.to.2 .4m.are.stock.items ..they.
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ultracrete’s.super.fix.can.help!.this.single.part.post.mix,.a.rapid.hardening.blend.of.cements,.graded.aggregates.and.additives,.is.specificially.formulated.for.the.installation.of.fences.and.light.duty.posts.and.poles ..the.product.is.ready.to.use.and.requires.no.mixing ..
super.fix.sets.in.5-10.minutes.and.is.ideal.for.sites.where.a.fast.installation.is.required ..the.product.is.simply.poured.into.the.mixing.hole.and.then.water.is.added,. eliminating. the. need. for. pre-mixing.and.minimising.wastage.and.on-site.equipment ..the.product.reaches.a.compressive.strength.of.10n/mm².after.1.day,.20.n/mm².at.7.days.and.25.n/mm².at.28.days ..it.is.also.shrinkage.compensated,.eliminating.cracking ..
ultracrete. offers. a. range. of. post.
fixing.solutions.for.light.to.heavy.duty.applications ..ultracrete.post.fix,.a.rapid.hardening.10mm.concrete,.is.formulated.for.the.sub-surface.installation.of.posts,.signs,.street.lighting.columns/furniture.and.speed.cameras ...combining.strength.and. durability,. post. fix. significantly.reduces. the. likelihood. of. movement.damage.at.the.point.of. fixing ..it.sets.in.15.minutes,. and. serves. as. a. fast.and.efficient.installation ..
ultracrete. Qc10. f. fast. set. flowable.concrete,.a.two.part.polymer.modified,.fibre.reinforced.concrete,.is.designed.for.heavy.duty.post.and.barrier.erection,.as.well.as.for.haunching.reinstatements,.back.fill.and.linear.drainage.surface.patch.repairs ..it.provides.a.solid.restraining.course.ensuring.no.movement.and.long.term.durability.of.installation,.reaching.
sUPeR fIx YoUR fencInG Post hAste!hAs YoUR fence seen BetteR dAYs? WInd, RAIn, cold And heAt All tAKe theIR toll And Recent GAles hAve mAde no excePtIon
a.compressive.strength.of.20.n/mm².after.90.minutes .
all.of.ultracrete’s.post.fixing.solutions.come.in.handy.25kg.contractor.friendly.units,. which. offer. consistent. quality.and. are. ideal. for. areas. with. limited.access .
To speak to one of the Ultracrete team call us on +44 (0)1827 871871 or email us at [email protected]
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leading. garden. and. landscape.products.manufacturer.m&m.timber.of.worcestershire.has.opened.its.new.season.outdoor.living.campaign.with.an.eye.catching.introduction.to.its.Hillhout.collection.of.garden.structures .
three.lifestyle.modules.from.the.Hillhout.product.range.have.been.given.pride.of.place.at.webbs.of.wychbold,.one.of.the.country’s.largest.garden.centres ..featuring. a. unique. combination. of.modular. wood. panels. and. window.panels,. the.enclosed.modules.make.excellent.outdoor.entertainment.areas.and.are.readily.adapted.for.hot.tubs,.barbeques. and. furniture .. webbs. of.wychbold. report. that. the. display.models. are. already. attracting. sales.enquiries .
noted. for. their. exceptionally. high.quality.and.innovative.design,.the.dutch.designed.Hillhout.products.complement.the.more.rustic.garden.and.landscape.ranges.from.m&m.timber.and.are.in.high.demand.throughout.europe .
m&m. timber. recently. took. the.opportunity.to.showcase.the.versatility.of. its. machine-rounded. timber. in.construction.projects.at.‘ecobuild.12’,.staged. at. london’s. excel. exhibition.centre .. the. company’s. exhibition.stand,.designed.and.built.to.highlight.the.aesthetic.use.of.timber.products.which.have.been.properly.conditioned.and. treated. in. accordance. with. the.wpa.(wood.preservation.association).benchmark.scheme,.was.one.of. the.centrepieces.on.display ..the.exhibition.is. now. widely. regarded. as. one. of.
the. greatest. sustainable. design. and.construction.events.in.the.uK .
says.nigel.poyner,.managing.director.of.m&m.timber,.“wood.is.a.superb.material.and.the.only.truly.sustainable.resource.for.construction ..plantation.grown.softwoods.from.certified.sources.are.now.widely.used.in.construction ..However,. it. is. vitally. important. that.the. timber. is. correctly. conditioned.and.treated.according.to.its.intended.use.and.this,.in.conjunction.with.good.design. and. maintenance,. ensures.exceptional. performance. for. almost.any.application .”
m&m.timber’s.extensive.range.of.popular.garden.products.and.‘grow.your.own’.favourites.continue.to.fill.order.books,.as.garden.centres.around.the.country.prepare.for.the.annual.springtime.sales.bonanza .
alongside.the.market.leading.‘veggiebed’,.that.achieved.record.sales.of.well-over.35,000. last. year,. the. company’s.traditional,. rustic,. lattice. and. trellis.fence.panels.are.emerging.as.this.year’s.surprise.best.sellers ..categorised.as.‘good’,. ‘better’.and.‘best’.the.range.offers.a.choice.of.standards,.from.the.more.conventional.malvern.trellis,.and.the.exceptionally.strong.ludlow.diamond.lattice,.to.the.top-of-the-range.thames.lattice.manufactured.from.smooth.planed.softwood.with.mortise.joints ..all.are.offered. in. a. range. of. sizes. and. are.pressure.treated.for.longer.life .
www.mmtimber.co.uk
m&m tImBeR tARGets oUtdooR lIvInG mARKet
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Hampton.steel.recently.unveiled.their.impressive.fencing.system,.Xnet™,.to.the.international.visitors.of.düsseldorf’s.wiRe.and.tube.2012.exhibition ..“the.show.was.a.huge.success.with.a.really.positive.vibe ..both. the.quantity.and.quality.of.enquiries.far.exceeded.our.expectations.and.not.just.for.our.new.Xnet™.product ..we.are.regular.visitors.to.the.wire.show.but.this.was.our.first.time.as.exhibitors.so,.to.receive.such.positive.feedback.and.more.importantly.real.return.on.our.quite.considerable.investment,.has.paid.dividends”.said.mark.Johnson,.managing.director.of.Hampton.steel.ltd .
Hampton’s.now. turn. their. exhibiting.focus.on.the.world.alpaca.conference.in.oxford.where.nearly.400.delegate.representatives.from.18.countries.will.attend .. Hampton’s. tried. and. tested.Xnet™.for.alpacas.and.llamas.with.its.smooth.animal.and.people.friendly.knotted.joint,.provides.a.strong,.safe.enclosure. with. built. in. protection.against.damage.to.fleeces ..Visitors.to.
hAmPton steel the shoW At WIRe 2012
the.conference.will.have.the.chance.to.see.for.themselves.the.many.benefits.of.this.versatile.product,.a.real.leap.forward.in.terms.of.strength.and.durability .
Hosted.by.the.british.alpaca.society,.Hampton’s.are.pleased.to.be.supporting.this.event.from.which.all.profits.will.be.
donated.to.amantani.uK,.a.charity.providing. boarding. and. educational.facilities. in. ccorca,. peru,. for. local.children ...with.international.speakers.such.as.australian.fibre.expert,.cameron.Holt,.and.leading.experts.from.across.the.society.and.the.world,.it.looks.likely.to.be.a.great.success .
See Hampton Steel’s full product range at www.hamptonsteel.co.uk and download their brochures and multi-lingual product information sheets.
29fencing news april.2012
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with. machines. often. operating.continuously.on.a.multiple.shift.basis.a.minimal.maintenance.requirement.is.paramount ..with.the.stenner.centre.cutting.feed.system.the.chain.drive.between. feed. rollers. is. eliminated,.each.roller.having.its.own.hydraulic.motor.drive .
by.mounting.the.feed.roller.boxes.on.linear.bearings.moving.on.precision.ground. shafts,. the. complete. feed.works.is.stable.with.no.requirement.for.routine.adjustment ..the.substantial.precision.built.linkage.between.the.feed.boxes.provides.exact.equalising.of. variations. in. input. material. and.positive.and.rapid.change.between.dimension.and.equalising.modes .
cheshire.mouldings.Jacquie.capper.is.in.no.doubt.as.to.the.benefits.of.the.machine ..“the.addition.of.the.new.
line,.featuring.the.stenner.resaw,.has.enabled.us.to.double.capacity.because.of.the.efficiencies.afforded.by.the.new.machinery .. not. only. that,. but. our.downtime.has.also.been.reduced .”
the.new.line.is.operating.on.a.nine-hour. shift. from. 8am-5pm. but. ms.capper.said.there.cheshire.mouldings.could.operate.a.later.shift.if.the.line.neared.capacity .
when.it.came.to.choosing.the.right.band.resaw,.stenner’s.name.was.top.of.the.list ..“the.company.has.an.excellent.reputation,”. said. ms. capper .. “we.have.known.the.company.for.many.years,.but.the.proof.has.been.in.the.pudding ..the.machine.has.performed.excellently,.and.so.too.has.been.the.after.sales.service.from.stenner ..we’d.have.no.hesitation.in.ordering.more.machinery.from.the.company .”
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stenneR helPs cheshIRe moUldInGs doUBle oUtPUtthe. new. moulding. line. marks. a.significant.expansion.by.the.st.Helens-based. business,. adding. to. its. two.existing.lines .
the.stenner.VHe36.with.outfeed.sits.in.front.of.weinig.moulding.machine.and.system.tm.handling.equipment .
the.line,.which.is.capable.of.running.at.speeds.up.to.40mpm,.produces.small.section.diy.mouldings.in.a.range.of.timbers,.including.pine,.oak.and.light.hardwood .
the.material.is.manually.feed.in.to.the. line,. with. the. stenner. VHe36.splitting. the. raw. material. and.automatically.presenting.the.timber.to.the.moulder .
founded.in.1988,.cheshire.mouldings.manufactures.and.stocks.a.complete.range. of. stairparts. and. timber.mouldings,.as.well.as.decking.and.decking.accessories ..the.company.has.always.strived.to.combine.traditional.craftsmanship.with.the.most.up-to-date.machinery,.and.the.new.stenner.VHe36.is.no.exception .
it. is. a. compact,. economical. band.resaw.specially.designed.to.meet.the.needs. of. planing. mills. and. timber.merchants. where. reasonable. runs.of.precision.vertical.cutting.are.the.normal.requirement .
the.resaw.is.operated.via.a.simple.control.panel.conveniently.situated.for.easy.access.for.the.operator ..the.
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31fencing news april.2012
CONTRACTOR
Tel: 01252 879 187
Mob: 07850 912678
23 Sandhurst Road
Yateley
Hants GU46 7UU
We are pleased to be associated with HENRY GILEs
and wish him continued success for the future
many.people.follow.in.their.parents’.footsteps. but. Henry. giles. decided.that,.instead.of.going.into.the.family.sawmill.business,.he.would.set.up.his.own.fencing.business,.HJg.fencing,.in.Hampshire ..
Having.grown.up.alongside.his.father’s.sawmills,.giles.fencing.manufacturers,.Henry.knew.that,.although.interested.in.the.industry,.he.much.preferred.working.outdoors ....“i.began.fencing.at.the.age.of.18,.working.for.some.of.my.dad’s.clients. and. the. business. grew. from.
there,”.Henry.explains ...“when.i.was.younger.i.competed.in.tetrathlons,.an.event. involving.shooting,. swimming,.cross-country.jumping.on.horseback.and.running ..i.also.grew.up.with.horses,.so.when. i. began. fencing. it. seemed.only.natural.to.specialise.in.equestrian.fencing .”.
the.majority.of.Henry’s.contracts.are.either.post.and.rail.or.post.and.wire ...Henry.also.fits.both.wood.and.metal.gates ...“i.buy.all.my.fencing.and.sleepers.direct.from.my.father.who.manufactures.
exPeRts In the fIeldKAte cRAGon vIsIts henRY GIles, of hJG fencInG, At A JoB In stAndon, stAffoRdshIRe
cundey.wood ...i.try.to.use.only.redwood.posts.if.i.can ...i.buy.gates.and.some.wire.from.H ..J.webb.and.sons,.as.well.as.buying.bespoke.gates.from.chase.fencing ...chase.also.supply.me.with.horse. fence. wire. and. any. electrical.items.needed.for.gates .”.
Henry. uses. an. all-in-one,. copyright.machine.that.consists.of.a.telescopic.post.driver.allowing.him.to.drive.posts.up.to.twelve.foot. long,.but.can.also.drive.eight. foot.posts.easily.without.being.extended,.which.gives.him.the.
ability. to.work.under. low. tree. lines ...the.post.driver.also.has.a.detachable.rock.spike.which.Henry.has.only.ever.needed.to.use.once ...
to.tension.all.his.wire,.Henry.uses.a.winch.with.a.12v,.8.tonne.pull.remote.which.he.explains.comes.in.hand.for.more. than. just. fencing .. “as.well. as.tensioning. the. wire,. the. winch. has.proved. to. be. very. helpful. at. pulling.machinery.and.vehicles.out.when.they.get.stuck!
“to.save.a.lot.of.time.we.always.have.
32 fencing news april.2012
CONTRACTOR
H.J.Webb & SonBuilding - Timber - Fencing Merchants
Largest stockist of building, timber & fencing supplies in southern England.
‘H.J. Webb & Son have done all of our pressure creosote fencing and it’s top quality.
We use Webbs for everything, no one beats them on quality, price & reliability’
A.P. Mccoy - BBC Sports Personality 2010
Southdown Farm, Shrivenham, OXON SN7 7UA01793 783879 / 783887
webbswood.co.uk
We are pleased to be associated with Henry Giles and wish him continued success for the future
our.posts.with.us.in.the.cradle,.next.to.the.post.driver.so.we.can.literally.pull.a.post.out.of.the.cradle,.stand.it.up.on. the. line.and.bang. it. in .. .the.cradle.will.hold.55.square.posts.and.45. round.posts,. so.we.can.cover.a.large.amount.of.ground.before.we.need.
to.reload ...we.have.gained.work.just.through.people.seeing.our.machines.in.action ..people.find.it.fascinating.to.watch.as.it.is.something.some.people.have.never.seen.before .”
Henry.is.chase.fencing’s.main.contractor.
for.equestrian.and.agricultural.fencing ...His. first. contract. for. chase.was. for.professional.show.jumper,.chris.ellis,.erecting. 3000. meters. of. pressure.creosote. sawn. three. rail. fence. with.25.gates .
one.of.Henry’s.most.unusual.jobs.was.a.fencing.contract.at.windsor.castle.which.he.carried.out.two.years.ago ...“it.was.a.post.and.rail.contract.which.we.carried.out.on.the.grounds.at.the.castle ...the.Queen.was.actually.there.at.the.time.and.watched.us.carry.out.some.of.the.work!”
although.based.in.yateley,.Hampshire,.Henry.carries.out.work.throughout.the.uK .. . when. we. met. Henry. he. was.working.on.the.first.phase.of.a.three.phase.contract.at.standon.in.stafford ...“we.are.carrying.out.3,500.meters.of.post.and.rail.fencing.at.the.moment ...in.total.the.contract.is.for.12,000.meters.of.fencing.with.approximately.60.gates.which.should.be.carried.out.over.an.18.month.period .”
HJg.fencing.fought.off.tough.competition.to.carry.out.the.contract.at.standon ...the.customer.received.quotes.from.6.contractors.in.total.and.inspected.each.contractor’s.work.before.choosing.HJg.fencing ..“i.am.a.bit.of.a.perfectionist!.i. like. things. to. be.done. to. the.best.standard ..the.majority.of.work.we.get.is.from.word.of.mouth.so.reputation.is.key ..chris.ellis.actually.said.that.my.only.downfall.is.that.i.am.too.fussy!.i.won’t.leave.a.job.until.i.am.happy.with. the.work.we.have.done.and. if.it. isn’t. right. i.will. take. it. down.and.do.it.again .”
as.well. as. fencing. contracts,.Henry.also.installs.water.systems.for.horse.paddocks,.laying.blue.poly.pipe.and.
water.troughs.with.his.own.digger ...the.digger.is.also.used.for.installing.rabbit.wire ...“some.larger.scale.projects.such.as. large.hard.standings,.arenas.and.gallops.require.a.much.larger.machine.which.we.will.usually.hire,.but.we.try.and.carry.out.as.much.work.as.possible.using.our.own.equipment .”.although.the.majority.of.his.work.is.for.agricultural.and.equestrian.contracts,.Henry.would.like.to.become.more.involved.in.highway.fencing.in.the.future .
Henry. is.married. to.wife.samantha,.who.also.has.an.equestrian.background,.coming.from.a.family.of.farriers ...“the.equestrian. community. is. very. close.knit .. . as. samantha. and. her. family.are.so.involved.with.horses,.she.has.helped.me.greatly.to.get.where.i.am.today ...my.parents.have.also.given.me.a.lot.of.support.and.work,.which.i.am.very.thankful.for ..the.support.allowed.me.to.gain.the.experience.in.order.for.me.to.be.where.i.am.today .”.
if.the.business.wasn’t.enough.to.keep.Henry.busy,.he.and.samantha.have.four. children,. 3. girls. and.1. boy,. all.under.the.age.of.7.to.keep.them.on.their.toes!
Henry.will.be.competing.in.our.annual.fencing.competition.at.driffield.show.held.on.18th.July.-.see.page.34.for.more.details .
www.equestrianfencers.co.uk [email protected] Tel: 01252 872364 Mob: 07884 288685
33fencing news april.2012
wHAT’S ON
we.are.still.accepting.entries.for.our.7th.annual.fencing.and.landscaping.news.golf.day ...the.event.will.be.held.on.thursday.3rd.may.2012.at.the.Henley.in.arden.golf.and.country.club.and.the.cut.off.date.for.all.entries.is.friday.20th.april .
awards.will.be.given.for.the.three.highest.placed.participants,.and.prizes.will.also.be.awarded.for.the.nearest.the.pin.on.a.par.3,.nearest.the.pin.in.two.shots.on.a.par.4.and.for.the.longest.drive ...
coffee. and. bacon. butties. will. be.available. on. arrival. at. 9:30am,.followed.by.18.holes.of.golf ...once.
the.last.group.of.golfers.are.back.in.the.clubhouse.there.will.be.a.meal.and.the.awards.and.prizes.will.be.given ..
we.have.announced.a.new.charity.for.this.year’s.event ...all.proceeds.raised.will.be.given.to.a.charity.for.autism ...we.are.currently.looking.for.golfers.of.all.abilities,.good.or.bad,.to.enjoy.this.great.day.out ...
For more information contact Ben Walton on 01274 610101 or email [email protected]
Be PARt of oUR seventh AnnUAl Golf dAY
with.spring.now.upon.us,.bringing.better.weather.and.lighter.nights,.we.can.begin.to.look.forward.to.the.fencing.highlight.of.summer,.fencing.news’.very.own.annual.fencing.competition.held.at.driffield.show.on.July.18th ..
with.driffield.show.set.to.have.a.larger.fencing,.forestry.and.Renewables.area.than.ever.before,.the.fencing.competition.will.be.a.display.of.some.of.the.best.fencing. contractors. from. across. the.country ...
nine. teams. have. already. signed. up.to. compete. against. each. other. to.build. the. best. fence. by. hand. and.places. are. still. available .. contact..simone@fencing-news .co .uk ...
as.well.as.new.competitors,.returning.champions.charlie.Hubbard.and.mike.ford.will.be.returning.to.battle.it.out.for.the.fencing.title ...
if. you. need. any. more. persuasion.you.can.watch. the.highlights.of. the.2011.competition.on.our.website.at..www .fencing-news .co .uk .
the coUntdoWn BeGIns foR fencInG neWs’ fencInG comPetItIon 2012
as.well.as.the.fencing,.forestry.and.Renewables. area. there. are. plenty.of.other.things.to.see.and.do.on.the.day.including.livestock.competitions,.demonstrations,.show.jumping.and.dog.shows.so.bring.the.whole.family.for.a.great.day.out!
advance. tickets. for. driffield. show.
are.now.available.to.purchase.at.the.discounted.rate.of.£10.for.adults,.£8.for.senior.citizens,.£4.for.children.and.an.advanced.family.ticket.can.be.purchased.for. only.£24 ..car.parking. is. for. the.show.is.free ...
www.driffieldshow.co.uk
34 fencing news april.2012
wHAT’S ON
for.the.second.year.running,.the.yorkshire.agricultural.society,.organiser.of.the.great.yorkshire.show,.is.challenging.people.to.celebrate.the.splendour.of.the.uK’s.woodlands.and.forests.by.taking.part.in.a.photographic.competition .
with. the. theme. “seasons. in. the.woodland”,. the. society. is. urging.“snappers”. to. head. for. their. local.woodland.and.take.seasonal.pictures,.depicting. the. area. in. either. spring,.summer,.autumn.or.winter .
the.best.32.images.will.go.on.display.in.the.forestry.pavilion.at.this.year’s.great.yorkshire.show,.which.runs.from.tuesday.10.to.thursday.12.July ..
Visitors.to.the.show.will.be.asked.to.vote. for. their. favourite. photograph,.with. the. winners. announced. after.the.event .
the. competition. is. split. into. two.categories.–.juniors.(up.to.and.including.16. year. olds). and. seniors. (aged.17.and.above) .
winners.in.each.category.will.be.awarded.£50.Jessops.vouchers,.and.the.overall.winner.will.receive.a.£100.voucher .
all.entries,.of.woodlands.or.individual.trees,. need. to. reach. the. yorkshire.agricultural.society.by.friday.1.June.2012.for.a.chance.of.success .
For more information, or for an entry form, visit the website at www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
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35fencing news april.2012
LANDSCAPING
brett.landscaping.has.announced.the.winners.of.its.annual.approved.installer.awards.which.recognise.the.highest.standards.of.professionalism.in.driveway.and.patio.projects.across.the.united.Kingdom .. . the. awards. are. judged.by.a.panel.of.landscaping.specialists.including.industry.paving.expert.tony.mccormack.and.were.presented.at.a.ceremony.held.at.the.acclaimed.south.lodge.Hotel,.Horsham.on.friday.16th.march.2012 .
the.coveted.best.installer.of.the.year.2011.award.was.won.by.worthing.paving.installer.a&m.paving.while.paramount.paving.of.swanley.picked.up.the.top.award.in.the.technical,.environmental.and.creative.design.category ....a.special.Recognition.award.was.given.to.carew.driveways.and.patios.of.tenby.and.best.newcomer.was.won.by.Jamie.gooch.from.spixworth.in.norwich .
the. brett. landscaping. approved.installer. awards. are. recognised. as.encouraging. the. highest. . industry.standards. and. further. helping. the.
approved. installers. gain. trust. and.credibility.with.their.local.customers ..alan.smith,.managing.director.of.brett.landscaping.explains.“we.know.that.good.installers.often.get.a.bad.name.from.the.shoddy.workmanship.of.others.and.our.approved.installer.awards.are.really.designed.to.help.our.installers.authenticate.that.they.are.a.credible.and. trustworthy. installer. as. well. as.to.reward.and.encourage.our.installer.network.to.achieve.the.absolute.best.results.that.they.can ..i.would.like.to.extend.my.congratulations.to.all.our.winners.and.runners.up .”.
this.is.the.second.year.a&m.paving.has.been.recognised.at.these.awards.and.anthony.Huggett.said,.“we.are.really.honoured.to.win.this.award ...Having.been.runners.up.at.last.year’s.event.it.is.really.fantastic.to.bring.home.the.top.award.this.year ...our.team.works.really.hard.to.ensure.every.job.completed.is.to.a.high.standard.and.ultimately.that.our.customers.are.happy.with.the.end.result ...its.awards.like.this.that.give.our.customers.the.confidence.they.need.
BRett ReWARds toP InstAlleRs At AWARds ceRemonY
to.commission.us.to.install.a.patio.or.a.driveway.at.their.home ...i.know.our.industry.sometimes.gets.a.bad.name.from.shoddy.workmanship.but.in.the.main. there. are. lots. of. good. quality.installers.out.there ...this.award.really.helps.us.to.communicate.particularly.
to.new.customers. that.we.are.good.company.to.do.business.with.and.one.that.can.be.trusted .”
www.brett.co.uk
All AWARd WInneRs
36 fencing news april.2012
LANDSCAPING
all. synthetic. sports. pitches. and.athletics.tracks.over.3000.sq.metres.that.are.built.by.sapca’s.pitch.division.or. track.division.members.will. be.registered. onto. the. pitch. &. track.Registration.scheme ..
on.a.selection.of.these.projects,.sapca.will.undertake.random.site.inspections.to.ensure.the.project.is.being.completed.to.the.association’s.codes.of.practice ..post-project. feedback. will. also. be.requested. from. the. customer. to.establish. satisfaction. levels. with.the.build.and,.in.the.unlikely.event.of.any.technical.concerns.during.the.project,.sapca.can.act.as.a.mediator.if.required .
chris. trickey,. ceo. of. sapca,.elaborates,. “new,. refurbished. or.resurfaced.synthetic.turf.pitches.and.
QUAlItY scheme lAUnched foR tRAcKs And PItches In A move to ensURe the BUIld QUAlItY of sPoRts fAcIlItIes In the UK, sAPcA (the sPoRts And PlAY constRUctIon AssocIAtIon) hAs lAUnched A scheme thAt WIll see All sYnthetIc sPoRts PItches And AthletIcs tRAcKs BUIlt BY Its memBeRs ReGIsteRed on A QUAlItY AssURAnce scheme
athletics.tracks.represent.a.significant.investment.by.facility.owners.and.we.want.to.help.protect.that.investment ..the.pitch.&.track.Registration.scheme.will. help. ensure. that. any. scheme.built.by.sapca.members.is.built.to.a.particularly.high.standard .
“the. pitch. &. track. Registration.scheme.will.ensure.that,.collectively,.standards.of.sports.and.play.facilities.across. the. industry. continue. to.be.raised.and.we.would.urge.any.facility.designer,.buyer.or.operator.to.only.use.sapca.members.for.the.construction.or.maintenance.of.their.projects .”
sapca. is. the. recognised. trade.
association.for.the.sports.and.play.construction.industry.in.the.uK ..its.role.is.to.foster.excellence,.professionalism.and.continuous.improvement.throughout.the.industry,.in.order.to.provide.the.high.quality.of.sport,.physical.activity,.recreation.and.play .
More details about the new Scheme are available at www.spaca.org.uk
37fencing news april.2012
INDUSTRy UPDATE
in. welcome. good. news,. there. has.been.a.marked.fall.in.the.number.of.companies.making.a. loss. in.the.uK.fencing. industry. according. to. new.research.from.analysts.plimsoll ..clearly,.companies.have.battened.down. the.hatches.and.rebuilt.their.profitability.to. give. themselves. the. best. chance.of. riding. out. the. current. economic.turbulence .
david. pattison,. senior. analyst. on.the.latest.report.explains,.“when.we.examined.profitability.in.the.fencing.market.last.year.we.found.millions.of.pounds.worth.of.profit.being.wasted ..in.our.latest.analysis,.the.number.of.companies.making.a. loss.has. fallen.from.297.to.275 ..it’s.quite.remarkable.that.so.many.companies.have.managed.to.rebuild.their.profitability.during.the.worse. trading. conditions. in. recent.memory” ...
pattison.also.reserves.special.praise.for.the.99.“high.profit”.companies.that.are.leading.this.profitability.renaissance ..He.says,.“these.companies.really.are.profit.
kings ..while.the.average.profit.margin.hovers.around.3%,.these.companies.are.averaging.13% ..to.do.so.in.a.tight.market.is.testament.to.how.well.these.companies.are.managed” .
naturally,.not.all.of.the.662.companies.plimsoll.has.analysed.in.their.report.have.got.it.right.and.pattison.warns,.“while.there.is.good.news.elsewhere,.it.is.worth.remembering.that.there.are.still.275.companies.making.a.loss,.163.of.which.are.doing.so.for.the.2nd.or.even.3rd.year.running ..what’s.more,.many.of.these.loss.making.companies.have.seen.their.debts.rise.in.the.same.period ..sadly,.we.have.issued.a.danger.rating.for.91.companies.in.the.report.as.a.result.of.this.toxic.mix” .
the.new.plimsoll.analysis.–.fencing.will.tell.you.which.companies.are.following.the.right.strategy.and.those.heading.in.the.wrong.direction ..with.an.individual.commercial,.strategic.and.financial.study.of.each.of.the.top.662.companies.in.the.market,.it.is.the.ultimate.guide.to.performance.in.the.market .
At lAst... some Good neWs foR the UK fencInG IndUstRY
Readers.of.fencing.news.are.entitled.to.a.£50.discount.of.this.new.special.edition.of.the.plimsoll.industry.analysis.–. fencing .. call. 01642. 626400. for.further. details. and. quote. reference.pR/aa42 ..
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a. leading. independent. homegrown.sawmill. has. announced. continued.sponsorship. of. its. local. speedway.team.for.the.new.season.which.gets.underway.this.month .
a&J. scott,. based. near. alnwick. in.northumberland,. will. once. again.sponsor. the. british. premier. league.club. berwick. bandits. as. they. seek.to.launch.another.successful.season ..the.bandits.recently.completed.their.line-up.for.the.season.with.the.signing.of.czech.Republic.international.lubos.tomicek.and.this.season.also.sees.the.first.fim.(federation.internationale.de.motocyclisme).grand.prix.Qualifier.to.be.held.at.the.bandits’.stadium.following.the.announcement.last.month.of.a.3.year.licence.to.stage.top.fim.events ..
and.it’s.not.just.the.bandits.going.into.a.new.season.with.excitement ..as.the.2012. ‘fencing. season’. approaches,.a&J. scott. are. anticipating. another.record. beating. year. as. continuing.investment. in. production. capacity,.product.quality.and.customer.service.sees.the.company.entering.the.peak.
neW seAson BecKons As A&J scott ReneW BAndIts PARtneRshIP
mAnAGInG dIRectoR RoBeRt scott
season. in.better.shape. than.ever. to.respond.to.the.needs.of.customers.in.this.competitive.environment ..
managing.director.Robert.scott.said,.“we. are. delighted. to. continue. this.partnership.with.berwick.bandits.and.
wish.the.team.the.best.of.luck.in..the.new.premier.league.season ..we.are.also.well.geared.up.for.the.coming.fencing.season.and.looking.to.strengthen.the.reputation.for.quality.and.service.we.have.built.over.50.years .”
For more information on A&J Scott call 01668 217 288 or visit www.ajscott.co.uk
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LANDSCAPING
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landscape.gardener.wayne.shepherd.was.heading.for.a.whole.new.world.when.he. left.his. foster.home. in. the.village. of. Kirkliston. near. edinburgh.to.jet.to.the.united.states.and.a.job.with.a.company.which.has.some.of.the.country’s.richest.homeowners.on.its.books .
the.21.year-old,.who.trained.at.oatridge.college.in.west.lothian,.is.taking.up.an. internship. on. long. island. with.summerhill.landscapes,.which.designs,.constructs.and.maintains. residential.gardens.in.the.ultra-wealthy.Hamptons,.manhattan.and.beyond .
while.wayne.will.not.actually.be.rubbing.shoulders.with.residents.like.fashion.designer.calvin.Klein,.financier.george.soros.or.billionaire.industrialist.david.Koch,.his.internship.is.designed.to.give.him. the.knowledge.and.skills. to.set.up.his.own.business .
wayne’s.chance.of.a.lifetime.came.when.he.signed.up.with.the.ohio.program.(top),. which. is. run. by. ohio. state.university.to.give.overseas.youngsters.the.opportunity.to.continue.their.education.and.widen.their.experience .
“i.first.heard.of.the.programme.when.i.was.in.second.year.at.oatridge,”.says.wayne ..“last.year.when.i.applied.i.had.four.or.five.job.offers,.but.it.turned.out.i.had.to.finish.my.college.course.and.complete.my.apprenticeship.first,.so.it.wasn’t.until.this.year.that.i.got.this.offer .. it’s. a. fantastic. opportunity. to.
learn.about.the.way.they.do.things.over.there ..it’ll.look.great.on.my.cV .”
landscaping.has.been.wayne’s.passion.since.he.was.a.secondary.schoolboy.and. helped. his. foster. parents. and.neighbours.with.their.gardens ..
He.was.just.15.and.fed.up.with.school.when.he.turned.up.at.oatridge.asking.to.start.a.horticultural.course ..He.was.persuaded. to. finish.school. first,.but.while.he.did,.he.signed.up.for.a.series.of.amateur.gardening.classes.at. the.college’s.suntrap.garden .
shortly. after. his. 16th. birthday. he.was. found. a. job. by. the. college. as.an.apprentice.gardener.at.the.Jupiter.artland.project.at.bonnington.House.at.newbridge,.edinburgh.and.when.he.completed.four.years.of.apprenticeship.studies,.moved.to.premier.one,.which.is.one.of.scotland’s.biggest.landscaping.companies .
ann. burns,. the. Horticultural. team.leader.at.oatridge,.says,.“wayne.is.a.great.lad.and.we.all.wish.him.very.well ..He.did.have.a.lot.of.support.from.his.tutors.and.invaluable.help.from.his.foster.family,.but.it’s.his.personal.passion.for.horticulture.and.his.appetite.for.hard.work.that.has.got.him.this.far .
www.oatridge.ac.uk www.summerhilllandscapes.com
GARdeneR WAYne’s WoRld Is ABoUt to GRoW BIGGeR
WAYne shePheRd
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TRAINING
Tel 01691 622441Fax 01691 623468Email [email protected]
THINK TIMBER - THINK ETC!
Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 9JW
www.etcsawmills.co.uk
Offering the “complete package” of fencing requirements
A wide range of bespoke / machined products available
Over 50 years sawmilling experience
Competitive prices, reliable service, quality assured, every time
Choice of green or brown preservative treatment
Delivery throughout the UK
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GRAnts foR lAnd-BAsed emPloYeRs to emPloY APPRentIcesthere. has. never. been. a. better.time. for. land-based. businesses. to.employ. an. apprentice,. as. 40,000.small.and.medium.sized.businesses.will.get.£1,500.to.employ.their.first.apprentice .
the.apprenticeship.grant.for.employers.of. 16-24. year. olds. is. an. incentive.designed.to.help.employers.discover.the.benefits.of.having.an.apprentice.in.their.workplace ..the.incentive.is.run.by.the.national.apprenticeship.service.and.it.will.be.available.to.40,000.employers.until.march.2013 ..this.funding.will.be.in.addition.to.the.funded.training.costs,.
which.are.fully.funded.for. 16-18. and. half.funded.for.apprentices.aged.19-24 .
Jo-anne. bryan,.lantra’s.apprenticeship.manager. said,. “this.is.a.great.opportunity.for.land-based.and. environmental. businesses. to.experience. the. benefits. of. investing.in.an.apprentice .
“lantra.works.with.employers.to.design.the.apprenticeship.frameworks,.so.you.can.be.certain.that.an.apprentice.will.develop.the.skills.and.knowledge.that.
will.best.support.your.business .”
to. be. eligible,. employers. must. not.have.employed.an.apprentice.in.the.previous.three.years.and.they.must.commit.to.supporting.the.apprentice.for.the.duration.of.his.or.her.training.programme .
for. more. information. on. this.incentive,.download.the.guidance.at..
www .apprent ice ships .o rg .uk /.employers/steps-to-make-it-happen/.incentive .aspx. or. visit. the. national.apprenticeship. service. at..www .apprenticeships .org .uk ..
08000 150 600. www.lantra.co.uk/love-apprentices
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Kiln Services Limited Rowan House • Burnham Business Park • Burnham On Crouch • Essex CM0 8TE
Tel: 01621-785935 Fax: 01621-785937 e-mail: [email protected]
www.kilnservices.co.uk
Manufacturers of Timber Drying Kilns for over 30 years
Over the last three years, the fencing sector has become an increasingly important market for Kiln Services Ltd. With many companies installing kilns to ensure they obtain the correct penetrations and chemical loading by drying down to fibre saturation point prior to treatment. This helps to
ensure that the preservative impregnation standards of BS8417:2011 can be achieved and in particular where the minimum desired service life of 15 years defined in the Standard is required for components destined for Use Class 4 (ground contact) applications. The lack of preservative
penetration and loading is almost always related to a high mosture content in timber prior to treatment.
When drying species that are classed as “resistant to treatment” such as spruce, care should be taken not to dry below the fibre saturation
point; a final moisture of 33% usually provides the best results. Drying programmess should be modified to ensure maximum temperatures do
not exceed 65º centigrade, with relative humidity no lower than 55%. These programmess will extend the drying time but avoid the outer layers drying too quickly leading to pit closure and a resistance to penetration.
Although there is obviously a cost in removing a proportion of the
moisture content prior to treatment, this is minimal when compared with the replacement and installation of a failed product, but just as important,
the possibility of customers turning to other less sustainable materials due to a misguided lack of confidence in timber, for those companies
producing waste wood by products, the renewable heat incentive also opens up new opportunities for reducing drying costs. For more
information please contact Kiln Services Ltd.
after.more.than.13.years.of.dedication.to.raising.standards.within.the.fencing.industry,.“fencing’s.national.treasure”.wendy.baker.has.stepped.down.from.her.role.as.chief.executive.officer.(ceo).of.the.fencing.contractors.association.(fca) ...
ian.frost,.managing.director.of.newton.&.frost.ltd,.council.member.and.former.national.chair.of.the.fca.recalled.that.“when.wendy.first.took.this.position;.the.fca.was.a.tired.organisation.with.only.72.members ..over.the.years.she.has.worked.tirelessly.to.encourage.more.companies. from.within. the. industry.to. join.up.and.last.year,.despite.the.financial. climate,. the. membership.stood.at.232” ..
prior.to.taking.up.the.ceo.role,.wendy.had.been.on.the.fca.council,.a.board.member.trustee.and.company.secretary.of.the.national.fencing.training.authority,.making.her.involvement.a.total.of.20.years.working.for.and.on.behalf.of.the.fencing.industry ..after.taking.up.the.post.she.was.instrumental.in.bringing.industry.under.the.umbrella.of.lantra.sector.skills.council ..
wendy.has. represented. the.fencing.industry. at. all. levels. whether.meeting.politicians,.british.standards.Representatives,.mod.or.supporting.individual.fencing.companies.celebrating.their.time.working.in.the.fencing.industry ...during.her.time.as.ceo,.wendy.has.moved. the. industry. forward. by. her.support.of.a.number.of.initiatives .
although. stepping. down. as. ceo,.fca. are. pleased. to. announce. that.they.have.not. lost.wendy’s. industry.experience.and.most.valuable.industry.knowledge .. . she. remains.managing.director. of. online. services. ltd,. the.
company.which.administers.the.fca,.and.will.remain.under.contract.as.fca.acting.general.secretary.until.the.end.of.2013 ...
in.this.role.her.unwavering.support.will.continue.as.she.has.agreed.to.mentor,.steer.and.coach.the.fca.team.to.ensure.seamless.committee.representation.and.continuity.in.service.delivery.and.support.for.the.fca.membership ...
Hugh.Kennedy,.managing.director.of.J.b.corrie.ltd,.fca.chair,.who.commenced.his.2.year.term.as.national.chair.at.the.agm.in.london.on.the.23rd.february.said,.“i.would.personally.like.to.thank.wendy.for.holding.on.for.a.couple.more.years.-.luckily.for.me.this.fits.in.nicely.with.my.spell.as.chairman!..although.she. is.easing.back. from.her. role.as.ceo,.i.am.delighted.that.wendy.and.her.team.have.agreed.to.continue.to.provide. the. same. excellent. service ...over.the.years.wendy.has.substantially.increased.the.membership,..skilfully.steered.the.fca.through.a.perpetual.barrage.of.challenges,.accumulated.an.immense.amount.of.knowledge,..made.very.valuable.contacts,.instigated.a.vast.array.of.initiatives.and.largely.‘pulled.the. strings’. on. most. of. the. council.actions.and.decisions ..
“with.wendy’s.retirement.as.ceo.a.brave. new. online. services. ltd. has.emerged,.that.will.provide.the.fca.with.a.seamless.transition.in.service.and.will.ensure.that.the.fca.continues.to.enjoy.all.the.same.excellent.leadership.and.back.up.it.has.enjoyed.since.wendy.took.over.as.ceo/administrator .”
www.fencingcontractors.org
chAnGes At the fcA BUt stIll the sAme GReAt seRvIce
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NEw PRODUCT
british.gate.and.fencing.accessories.specialist,.birkdale.sales,.has.launched.patura.electric.fencing.-.one.of.the.market.leading,.german.manufactured.brands.-.here.in.the.uK ..
with.exclusive.rights.to.patura.for.the.uK.and.ireland,.birkdale.is.stocking.a.complete.range.of.temporary.and.permanent. electric. fencing;. with.standard.wire,.tape.or.rope.variants,.
electric.netting.options.and.mains,.battery.or.solar.powered.energisers;.plus.a.wide.range.of.fixtures,.fittings.and. accessories. for. customising,.installing.and.managing.the.systems.in-situ ...
currently. available. to. buy. direct.from. birkdale,. patura. comes. with.a.3.year.warranty.on.all.energisers,.comprehensive.availability.and.next.day.
PAtURA electRIc fencInG noW AvAIlABle In the UK
delivery.nationwide.on. most. orders.placed. before.2pm .
already.widely.used.across.continental.europe,. patura.offers.variants.for.controlling. both.domestic. and.wild. animals. in.a. wide. variety. of.applications. and.settings,. from.poultry. and. pigs,.sheep. and. goats.right. through. to.cattle. and. horses;. from. rabbits,.pigeons.and.wild.boar.to.deer,.herons.and.even.cats.and.dogs ...there’s.a.travelling.trekking.kit.too!.
“patura. is. widely. acknowledged. as.some.of.the.best.electric.fencing.on.the.market.today;.it’s.certainly.the.‘system.of.choice’.across.continental.europe,.but.until.now.it’s.not.been.available.in.
the.uK.or.ireland,”.said.birkdale.md,.John.abernethie ...“we’re.delighted.to.have.changed.all.that!”
Birkdale: T 0845 450 9000 www.birkdalesales.com
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there.has.been.much.debate.in.the.industry.about.the.performance.of.spruce.posts.used.in.ground.contact.situations ..the.market.has.seen.an.array.of.solutions.from.barrier.systems.to.treatment.and.drying.process.modification.in.an.attempt.to.provide.a.robust.and.cost.effective.solution ..Herefordshire.based.company.walford.timber.prides.itself.on.its.quality.products.and.has.been.working.hard.to.create.an.incised.spruce.post.that.can.be.sold.alongside.its.successful.permatimber.branded.kiln.dried.redwood.products.which.carry.a.15.year.service.life.guarantee .
incising.is.a.tried.and.tested.technology.that.has.been.used.in.north.america.and.canada.for.decades ..working.in.conjunction.with.osmose,.walford.has.developed.a.cost.effective.incising.system.and.are.launching.incised.spruce.posts ...
managing.director.george.smith.believes.that.this.could.be.the.future.for.effective.performance.of.spruce.in.ground.contact ...He.said.“incising.consistently.improves.preservative.penetration.where.it.counts.and.gives.a.distinctive.appearance.which.differentiates. incised. posts. from. its.competitors ..working.with.osmose.has.been.a.very.rewarding.experience.and.we.aim.to.be.the.first.company.that.launches.an.incised.spruce.post.with.a.service.life.guarantee” ..
walford.has.spent.the.last.three.years.developing. and. testing. the. incised.products,.as.well.as.the.techniques.and.machinery.to.carry.out.the.process ..as.there.were.no.products.on.the.market.within. the. uK. designed. specifically.for.incising.fence.posts,.walford.took.the. knowledge. they. acquired. and.commissioned.a.machine.of.their.own ..
a.test.rig.was.built.in.early.2010.to.conduct.further.trials.and.perfect.the.incising.cutting.patterns.and.tooth.shape,.something.that.was.much.more.tricky.than.was.initially.expected ..once.consistent.results.were.being.achieved,.a.full.scale.incising.machine.was.designed.and.built,.which.has.very.recently.been.commissioned.with.great.results ..
“the.support.and.backup.from.osmose.has.been.critical.during.the.development.process ..to.have.use.of.their.expertise,.and.the.back.up.of.their.laboratories.and.technical.staff.has.helped.us.evolve,.perfect.and.fine.tune.the.process.and.ensure.we.are. achieving. outstanding. treatment.penetration.on.a.consistent.basis”.said.george.smith ..“we.already.offer.a.15.
Is thIs the fUtURe foR tReAtInG In GRoUnd contAct sPRUce?
year.guarantee.for.kiln.dried.redwood.posts.under.our.permatimber.brand.and.the.wpa.benchmark.scheme,.but.it.makes.sense.to.utilise.spruce.as.well,.as. this. is. the. most. widely. available.
IncIsed Post
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species.within.the.uK.market ..timber.treatments.have.been.subject.to.much.scrutiny.in.the.last.few.years,.but.there.are.companies.like.ourselves.that.have.invested.heavily.in.taking.things.forward.so.there.is.choice.in.the.market.place.now,. we. just. hope. that. people. are.now.recognising.the.long.term.value.of. choosing. a. correctly. treated. and.specified.product,.something.we.aim.to.lead.the.field.in .”.
customers.will.have.the.choice.of.having.the.entire.length.of.the.post.incised,.
or.just.the.bottom.750mm ..
any.company.wishing.to.receive.further.information. on. the. walford. incising.system.are.welcome.to.contact.george.smith .
www.walfordtimber.co.uk Tel: 01989 563614 [email protected]
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Jon.walker.timber.have.just.completed.a.rabbit.fencing.contract.for.40,000.meters,. having. had. their. busiest.month,.last.month,.since.the.business.began ...
“with.the.present.economic.climate.as. it. is.we.have. found. it.has.been.advantageous.to.look.at.all.avenues.of.diversification,”.says.Jon.walker ...
“we.have.created.new.ranges.and.extended.existing.ranges.to.cater.for.the.continually.changing.market .”
Jon.walker.timber’s.product.ranges.have.been.extended.to.incorporate.joinery. products,. including. primed.skirting,.architraves,.planed.joinery.timber.and.sheet.materials ..
Jon.walker.timber.products.ltd.is.a.family.business.that.was.founded.in.1936.by.Jon.walker’s.grandfather ...Having. taken.over. from.his. father,.Jon.walker.has.been.trading.in.his.own.name.since.1998 ...the.company.offer.a.wide.range.of.products.which.they.manufacture.including.chestnut.fencing.and.panels,.hurdles,.gates,.
tanalised.timber,.garden.furniture.and.children’s.play.equipment ...
www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk Phone: 0115 9655150
GReAteR dIveRsIfIcAtIon foR Jon WAlKeR tImBeR
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an.oxfordshire.fencing.firm.expects.to.increase.export.sales.by.20.per.cent.after.securing.deals.worth.a.potential.£1 .1m. in. the.middle.eastern. camel.racing. industry,. thanks. to.help. from.uK.trade.&.investment.(uKti).south.east .
duralock,.based.in.enstone,.chipping.norton,. produces. and. installs. pVc.fencing.and.railings.for.the.equestrian,.domestic,.local.authority.and.leisure.industries ..the.company,.which.employs.23.staff,.has.built.a.solid.reputation.through.extensive.work.in.europe,.the.uae.and.wider.middle.east,.as.well.as.Japan,.australia,.Russia,.the.philippines,.china. and. the.us ..overseas. orders.currently.account.for.90.per.cent.of.its.£3m.turnover .
but.it.has.been.a.new.industry.in.Qatar,.camel.racing,.which.has.led.to.its.most.recent. success .. with. support. from.uKti.contacts.in.the.doha.embassy,.as.well.as.a.uKti.grant. towards.an.exhibition.in.dubai,.duralock.has.been.able.to.secure.a.£600k.contract.with.the.camel.federation.at.its.national.camel.racing.track,.with.another.worth.around.£500k.in.the.pipeline .
camel.racing.is.a.popular.sport.across.the.middle.east,.pakistan,.australia.and.mongolia.and,.like.horse.racing,.is.an.event.for.betting.and.tourism ..
Jeremy.seel,.duralock.managing.director,.said,.“uKti.has.always.been.a.great.help,. putting.us. in. touch.with.well-connected.people.in.embassies.around.the.world.and.helping.us.analyse.trading.opportunities ..
“we.worked.with.uKti.international.trade.adviser.fiona.Jefferson.on.another.market.visit.to.oman.in.late.January.this.year.where.we.spoke.to.the.Royal.oman.camel.federation.as.a.direct.result.of.our.camel.racing.success.at.the.track.in.Qatar,.which.is.great .
“we’ve. been. in. a. difficult. period. of.trading.recently,.so.the.real.good.news.is. that. these. deals.mean.we’ve. not.had.to.resort.to.redundancies,.which.is.fantastic .”
fiona. Jefferson,. uKti. international.trade.adviser,.said,.“camel.racing.is.big.business.across.the.middle-east.but.it.can.be.a.difficult.market.to.enter.without.doing.your.research.and.making.good.contacts .. it. just. goes. to. show.that.good.news.travels.fast.and.a.good.reputation.is.vital.in.securing.further.business .
“Jeremy’s.hard.work.has.paid.off.and.meeting.face-to-face.has.been.worthwhile.and.led.to.a.significant.order.which.has.saved.jobs.and.boosted.profits ..
“exporting.is.vitally.important.to.every.sector.of.the.uK.if.we.want.to.see.our.economy.grow ...we.want.100,000.more.small.and.medium.sized.firms.exporting.within.five.years.and.at.uKti.we.will.do.everything.we.can.to.help,.advise.and.support.those.willing.to.try .”
to.find.out.how.you.can.start.exporting.or.discover.new.markets.call.uKti.south.east.on.08452.789.600 .
www.duralock.com
oxfoRdshIRe fence mAKeR tAKes the RIGht tRAcK to cAmel RAcInG sUccess
47fencing news april.2012
COMPANy NEwS
Having.served.the.industry.and.local.authorities. since. the. 1960’s,. cld.fencing.systems,.offer.one.of.the.largest.ranges.of.mesh.systems.in.the.uK ...cld.are.a.global.organisation,.trading.in.the.uK,.africa,.europe,.australia.and.new.Zealand,.manufacturing.sports,.decorative.and.general.purpose.welded.mesh.fencing,.in.addition.to.perimeter.security.and.high.level.security.systems.every.one.with.matching.gates.and.access.control.options ...
extensive.stock.is.kept.in.all.height.options,.meaning.that.cld.can.cater.for.all.types.of.fencing.requirements ..with.purpose.built.delivery.vehicles,.which.feature.a.crane.or.forklift.offload,.cld.can.guarantee.quick.and.easy.delivery.of.all.orders ...
as. well. as. an. all-embracing. range.of. products,. cld. also. give. after.sales.support.to.all.their.customers ...posts.and.panels.are.manufactured.to.a.high.standard,.all.are.galvanised.and.polyester.powder-coated.where.appropriate ..
the.complete.range.of.cld’s.fencing.systems.are.virtually.maintenance-free.and.each.mesh.panel.system.incorporates.
a.guarantee,.yielding.long.term.peace.of.mind.to.all.customers .
working. to. provide. not. only. the.very. finest. product. as. a. supply.only. manufacturer,. cld. also. run.their. own. approved. contractors.scheme.networking.with.established.installers,.ensuring.that.cld.systems.are.fitted.to.the.very.best.standard ..the.approved.contractors.scheme.is.available.nationwide.allowing.optimum.quality.from.initial.conception.to.final.completion ....
new.for.2012… ..cld.are.about. to.launch.four.new.systems.which.will.be.secured.by.design.accreditation ...the. systems,. suitable. for. schools.retail. parks. and. public. amenities,.will. fit. appropriate. low. to. medium.security. requirements,. featuring. an.innovative.method.of.fixing,.which.has.been.developed.to.revolutionize.the.security.of.the.systems.and.enhance.the.safety.of.the.product .
www.cld-fencing.com [email protected] 01270 764751
cld fencInG sYstems leAdInG the WAY...
48 fencing news april.2012
NEwS
arch.timber.protection’s.Keywood.treated. pine. has. been. chosen. by.landscape.designer.alistair.w.baldwin.to.be.part.of.a.site.landscaping.project.on.the.grounds.of.a.zero.carbon.house.near.Harrogate,.north.yorkshire ..the.project.
uses. the.durable. timber. in. decking.around. a. swimming. pond. installed.by.garden.style.of.sheffield .
Keywood. is. a.modified. softwood.created. by. treating. fsc-certified.
Radiata.pine.with.a.biomass-based.thermosetting.resin ..this.makes.the.timber.more.durable.and.usable.indoors.and.outdoors.without.the.need.for.a.coating,.and.its.attractive.light.color.blends.with.all.surroundings .
ARch tImBeR PRotectIon’s KeYWood sPecIfIed foR zeRo cARBon hoUse
product.manager.denis.boissau.said:.“the.homeowner.worked.hard.to.create.a.zero.carbon.house,.and.we.were.able.to.support.this.sustainable.focus.by.providing.the.Keywood.treatment,.which.involves.a.biomass-derived.resin.that.does.not.require.further.chemical.treatments.for.outdoor.use,.even.near.water .”
designer.alistair.w.baldwin.said:.“the.Keywood.product.is.based.on.pine,.so.it.is.easy.to.work.with,.but.it.has.the.look.of.a.more.exotic.hardwood ..as.a.designer,.i.am.very.attracted.to.its.pale.coloring.when.dry.and.its.rich.warm.tones.when.wet ..the.flexibility.to.specify.the.boards.at.the.width.we.needed.was.also.a.plus,.as.we.were.running.the.boards.up.to.stone.slabs.to.create.a. staggered. junction ..the.site.is.in.the.open.countryside,.so.it.was.important.that.the.deck.took.on.an.attractive.weathered.look.from.day.one,. and. the.Keywood. treatment.was.perfect.for.that .”
www.archtp.com
49fencing news april.2012
COMPANy NEwS
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gripple’s.revolutionary,.unique.fencing.products.are.simply.the.best.way.to.fence.–.they.perform.quickly,.easily,.with.no.ties.or.contractors.required!.
the.iconic,.world-beating.gripple.plus.range. has. played. the. starring. role.for. many. years .. now,. the. t-clip. is.supporting.and.the.all-new.contractor.tool.is.tightening.up.the.show .
the.easily.maintained,.corrosion-resistant.gripple.plus,.available.in.three.sizes,.will.join.and.tension.plain,.barbed.wire.and.stock.fencing.more.than.four.times.faster.than.outdated.ways ..offering.a.simple,. push. fit.mechanism,. a. high.load.hold.and.an.adjustment.feature,.every.gripple.retains.the.wire’s.natural.strength.and.allows.re-tensioning.year.after.year!
gripple’s.ground-breaking,.award-winning.t-clip,.offered.in.two.sizes,.is.designed.specifically.to.secure.stock.fencing.or.
barbed.wire.fences.to.end.posts.five.times.quicker.than.knotting,.even.in.tight.spaces ..employing.a.simple.twist.and.push.fit,.the.t-clip.finishes.a.fence.neatly.and.professionally ..
the. newest. addition. to. the. gripple.range,.the.contractor.tool,.has.been.welcomed.enthusiastically.by.contractors.and.farmers.alike ..they.greatly.appreciate.its.all-metal.construction.and.gear-driven,.long.handles,.in.addition.to.its.10:1.mechanical.advantage,.meaning.that.the.same.tension.can.be.applied.with.a.lot.less.effort ..farmers.particularly.value.not.having.to.call.in.a.contractor.for.installation.or.repairs.–.it’s.diy.time!
michael. stoker,. a. norfolk. fencer,.commented:.“the.contractor. tool. is.excellent;.it’s.what.we’ve.been.crying.out.for.years,.ever.since.the.plastic.one.came. out .. a. great. product,. robust,.marvellous.leverage,.meaning.i.don’t.have.to.exert.myself.too.much!”
GRIPPle - sImPlY the Best WAY to fence!
the. gripple. fence. products. ‘team’.has.already.been.on.stage.again.this.year. at. the. lincolnshire. agricultural.machinery.manufacturers’.association.(lamma).show.where.the.reception.was.equally.appreciative.after.hands-on. testing .. the. same. is. confidently.anticipated.from.end-users.during.more.
repeat.performances.at.this.summer’s.largest.agricultural.shows .
For more information visit www.gripple.com
50 fencing news april.2012
COMPANy NEwS
fp. mccann. is. pleased. to. announce.the.launch.of.its.easi-order.portal,.an.online. e-commerce. tool. designed. to.improve.the.ordering.process.for.fencing.stockists .. as. part. of. the. company’s.ongoing.commitment.to.reviewing.how.it.works.with.its.business.partners,.this.innovative. new. system. will. provide.numerous.key.benefits ..
•.a.faster.more.efficient.means.of.ordering.where.stockists.can.logon.to.a.secure.website.and.select. the.products.and.pack.sizes.that.they.wish.to.order.and.the.destinations.for.delivery
•.the.mobile.friendly.website.provides.the.ability.to.place.orders.from.any.location.in. the.world.and.at. any. time.of.day.giving. the.customer. the.convenience.and..freedom.to.control.their.fencing.product.supplies .
•. an. instant. view. of. balances. and.credit. limits. enabling. the. stockist. to.manage.and.control.his.account.with.fp.mccann
•.a.load.building.feature.will.allow.users.to.optimise.orders,.so.that.transport.can.be.easily.arranged.either.for.delivery.or.a.collection .
fP mccAnn lAUnch eAsI-oRdeR PoRtAl
online.orders.are.processed.directly.in.the.company’s.own.Qload.system.which.negates.the.requirement.to.manually.enter.each.order.onto.the.system,.allowing.office.staff.to.be.more.responsive.and.to.give.greater.focus.on.product.delivery ..the.easi-order.portal.went.live.on.the.15th.march,.with.stockists.quick.to.see.the.benefits.in.adopting.the.system .
James.baldry,.manager.of.lumberjacks.ltd.comments.“i.found.easi-order.simple.to.navigate.around.and.easy.to.use ..as.a.stockist,.we.now.have.more.control.over.our.account.and.better.visibility.
of. our. trading. relationship. with. fp.mccann .”
additions.to.the.site.are.already.planned.to.provide.greater.functionality,.including.delivery.tracking,.stock.checking.and.a. mobile. app. to. allow. customers. to.trade.electronically,.shifting.the.emphasis.away.from.the.traditional.approaches.of.handling.sales.orders ..fp.mccann.intends.to.gradually.role.out.this.system.across.its.other.operating.businesses.once.the.merits.and.operating.benefits.have.been.firmly.established.within.the.fencing.sector .
51fencing news april.2012
CONTRACTOR
the.last.time.we.featured.brian.noble.in.fencing.news.he.had.hit.the.headlines,.showing.his.support.for.middlesbrough.football.club.topless!..now.we.catch.up.with.the.man.behind.brian.noble.fencing.contractors.ltd,.this.time.with.a.few.more.clothes.on .
what.started.as.a.one.man.operation,.has.transformed.into.a.successful.fencing.company,.carrying.out.contracts.across.the. north. of. england .. brian. noble.began. fencing.on.his.own. in.1983,.hiring.subcontractors.when.needed ...at.this.time.the.majority.of.his.contracts.involved.agricultural.fencing,.however.the.business.has.diversified.a.lot.over.the.last.29.years .
“although.still.involved.in.agricultural.work,. the. majority. of. our. contracts.are. for. housing. associations,. local.authorities,.schools,.private.businesses,.water.authorities.and.chemical.plants,”.brian. explains .. “we. still. do.a. lot. of.agricultural. fencing. but. we. have.broadened.our.services.to.cater.for.a.wider.customer.base .”..
brian.noble.fencing.contractors.install.all.types.of.fencing.including.timber,.mesh. and. steel. as. well. as. electric.gates .. . they. also. offer. a. bespoke.fencing.service,.providing. fencing. to.match.each.customer’s.specific.fencing.requirements ...
noBle… WIth hIs clothes on!KAte cRAGon tAlKs to BRIAn noBle of BRIAn noBle fencInG contRActoRs ltd In mIddlesBRoUGh
“we. recently. completed. a. contract.at.acklam.Hall. in.middlesbrough. to.renew.the.fencing.at.the.end.of.a.tree.lined.avenue.in.the.estate ...we.have.a.
blacksmith.who.works.with.the.team.to.complete.some.of.our.bespoke.contracts.and.working.together.we.renewed.this.section.of.fencing.at.acklam.Hall .”
BRIAn noBle
52 fencing news april.2012
CONTRACTOR
based.in.middlesbrough,.the.majority.of.work.brian.noble.fencing.contractors.complete.is.in.darlington,.cleveland.and. north. yorkshire. but. they. have.carried. out. work. as. far. north. as.northumberland.and.as.far.south.as.scunthorpe ...“we.are.contractors.for.broadacres.Housing.association.who.work. across. the. north. of. england ..we.install.new.fencing.and.renewing.existing.fencing.for.broadacres,.which.provides.us.with.work.across.the.north ...since.expanding.our.services.we.have.found. that,. as.well. as. still.working.locally,.we.are.also.receiving.contracts.
further.afield .”..
as. well. as. fencing,. brian. offers. a.wide. range. of. related. services. such.as.hedge.trimming.soft.play.installation,.tarmacing.and.the.installation.of.timber.play. equipment. and. timber. garden.products .. . “we.make.and. install.all.kinds.of.products.including.pergolas,.band. stands,. cycle. shelters,. sports.courts.and.canopies ..offering. these.services.means. that.clients.can.use.our. services. for.more. than. just. one.part.of.their.project.saving.both.time.and.money .”..
making.up. the.brian.noble.fencing.team.are.14.staff,.“depending.on.the.size.and.location.of.contracts.we.can.have. up. to. six. gangs. of. contractors.working.on.different.jobs.at.any.one.time,”.says.brian ..“the.office.is.well.run.by.lesley.who.takes.care.of.the.day.to.day.office.tasks ....she.is.the.point.of.contact.on.the.telephone ...she.deals.with.clients.and.the.Health.and.safety.side.of.things”.says.brian ...lesley.says.she.never.has.a.dull.day!
.“the.business.has.come.a.long.way.since.i.began.as.a.sole.contractor .”
many.of.brian.noble’s.team.have.worked.for.the.business.for.many.years,.some.have.even.worked.for.brian.since.he.began. expanding. his. business. over.25.years.ago ...“we.have.a.loyal.and.hardworking.workforce ..our.contracts.offer.a.great.variation.of.work,.but.we.make.sure.that.everyone.carries.out.a.mix.of.different.contracts ...with.each.job.they.carry.out,.the.team.learn.new.skills.which.they.apply.to.future.contracts.to.make.sure.they.work.as.effectively.and.efficiently.as.possible .”
brian. noble. fencing. have. recently.invested. in. a. snow. plough,. to. add.to.their.range.of.machinery ...“Having.experienced. the. bad. winter. we. had.towards. the. end. of. 2010. and. the.beginning.of.2011.we.decided.that.a.snow.plough.would.make.a.great.addition.to.our.machinery ..we.are.also.still.using.a.mobile.timber.chopper.to.make.sure.we.are.meeting.legislations .”
as.for.the.football,.brian.noble.continues.to.be.a.keen.middlesbrough.supporter.and. regularly. supports. the. club. but.he.is.still.waiting.for.the.return.to.the.premier.league!
www.noblefencing.co.uk 01642-711454 07836-536770 [email protected]
BAll coURt
53fencing news april.2012
COMPANy NEwS
essex.based.contractors,.b.f.ground.maintenance.ltd,.have.been.working.with.fence.posts.since.1999.and.have.witnessed.many.methods.of.prolonging.the.life.of.ground.contact.timber.over.the.years ...one.method.that.the.company.have.adopted.for.2012.is.the.use.of.postsaver.sleeves ...
brad.faulkner,.of.b.f.ground.maintenance.ltd,.says,.“we.have.only.been.using.the.postsaver.sleeves.since.the.beginning.of.this.year.but.we.have.already.used.a.large.number.on.our.fencing.contracts ...at.the.moment.we.are.fitting.the.sleeves.to.fibre.free.timber.posts.and.the.results.are.very.promising .”
the.bitumen. sleeves,.which.prevent.ground.rot.in.fence.posts,.work.by.holding.in.preservatives.and.keeping.out.decay ...they.are.available.in.a.variety.of.size.
to.fit.all.round,.square.and.rectangular.fence.posts.and.are.simply.heat.shrunk.onto.posts.before.use ...
“i.was.concerned.that.the.sleeves.would.not.work.in.conjunction.with.fence.posts.erected.in.hard.ground,.but.we.have.recently.used.the.sleeves.on.a.job.that.required.fencing.on.clay.ground ..the.posts.were.installed.with.a.heavy.duty.post.driver.which.i.thought.may.damage.the.sleeves,.but.the.sleeves.withstood.the. process. and. both. ourselves. and.the.customer.were.very.pleased.with.the.results .”
Having. used. approximately. a. 1000.postsaver.sleeves.so.far,.b.f.ground.maintenance.ltd.are.quoting.every.week.for.contracts.using.the.sleeves.and.are.the.only.company.so.far.offering.postsaver.sleeves.in.essex .
offeRInG Posts extRA lenGth of lIfeB f GRoUnd mAIntenAnce ltd GIve theIR vIeW ABoUt PostsAveR PRodUcts
“the.sleeves.are.very.easy.to.use,.sealing.them.only.takes.a.minute.and.the.whole.process.can.be.carried.out.both.on.the.job.or.at. the.yard .. .the.sleeves.also.have.a.soil.line.to.show.exactly.where.they. need. to. be. fitted. to. the. posts ...although. they. do. add. an. extra. cost.to.each.contract,.postsaver.do.offer.a.discount.when.bought.in.bulk .
“we.recently.carried.out.a.private.contract.in.little.totham,.essex,.for.800.metres.of.square.post.and.rail.using.the.sleeves ..the.customer.was.so.pleased.they.are.looking.to.use.postsaver.on.their.next.contract.for.a.manege.later.in.the.year ..we’ve.had.such.success.with.postsaver.so.far,.we.look.forward.to.continuing.to.use.the.sleeves.to.extend.the.life.of.fence.posts .”
Postsaver www.postsaver.co.uk 0845 643 4089 [email protected]
B F Ground Maintenance Ltd www.bfgroundmaintenanceltd.co.uk 01621 774 038 [email protected]
54 fencing news april.2012
LANDSCAPING
one.of.the.country’s.leading.suppliers.of. high. quality,. ethically. sourced.landscaping.products.has.launched.its.highly.anticipated.2012.brochure .
natural.paving.products.(uK).ltd.based.in.sandtoft.doncaster. is. celebrating.the. launch.of. its. new.brochure. and.enhanced.website.whilst.being.proud.to.announce.our.continuing.partnership.with.fiRed.eaRtH.-.one.of.the.uK’s.leading.brands,.to.offer.an.exclusive.range.of.exciting.natural.stone.products.that.will.enhance.any.home.or.garden ..
the. new. brochure. includes. popular.favourites.such.as.the.york.grey.flagstones.and.block.paving.from.the.fiRed.eaRtH.collection.as.well.as.a.range.of.new.products,.colours.and.features .
gino.bracco,.sales.director.for.natural.paving.said:.“2012.is.a.very.exciting.time.for.the.company.and.no.more.so.than.now.as.we.launch.our.new.brochure.and. website. to. make. accessing. the.highest.quality.landscaping.products.easier.than.ever.before .”
the.new.company.website.is.available.via.www .naturalpaving .co .uk.and.includes.a.range.of.exciting.features.such.as.a.downloads. section,. product. gallery,.colour. swatches. alongside. tips. and.laying.advice .
For more information about the above products or to request a brochure call 0845 072 1150 / email [email protected]
neW foR nAtURAl PAvInG PRodUcts In 2012
makita’s.latest.self-propelled.mulching.mower.has.a.51cm.cutting.width.and.five,.easily.adjusted.cutting.heights.between.25mm.and.70mm ...
the.new.makita.plm5121.mower.is.powered.by.the.latest.190cc.4-stroke.briggs.&.stratton.675.ready-start.engine ...the.single.speed.drive.to.the.large.280mm.rear.wheels.is.controlled.by.the.flat.lift.up.operator.control.adjacent.to.the.handgrip.and.engine.run.control.lever ...
neW mAKItA self- PRoPelled moWeR hAs 51cm cUt
a.large.starter.grip.is.within.easy.reach.of.the.normal.operation.walk-behind. position. with. the. throttle.control. also. conveniently. placed.
on. the. handles. which. can.be.double.folded.for.compact.transport ...
in.addition.to.the.mulching.action.of. the. double.
sided.rotary.blade,.the.heavy.duty.steel.
deck.also.has.an.optional.side.discharge.flap ..
the.makita.plm5121.mower.has.a.specially.shaped.blade.
that.holds.the.grass.clipwpings.in.the.deck.of.the.mower.so.it.can.cut.them.into.fine.pieces ...the.clippings.then. settle. on. the. lawn,.quickly.decomposing,.adding.to.the.growth.and.overall.health.of.the.lawn ..
www.makitauk.com
55fencing news april.2012
FORESTRy
confor. has. met. danny. alexander,.the.chief.secretary.to.the.treasury,.and.secured.his.support.for.confor’s.efforts.to.remove.the.requirement.for.forestry.businesses.to.be.licensed.by.the.gangmasters.licensing.authority.(gla) ..
“it. was. good. to. see. that. danny.alexander.had.a.firm.grasp.of.how.the.gla.was.negatively.affecting.the.sector”,.said.confor’s.Head.of.policy,.Rupert.pigot .. “He.understood. that.removing.the.requirement.for.licensing.would.allow.the.industry.to.fulfil.its.potential.in.delivering.rural.jobs.and.economic. growth. while. providing.carbon.savings” .
Recent.research.and.repeated.personal.testimony.from.businesses.has.shown.that. the. gla. has. had. an. adverse.
effect. on. the. forestry. sector,. even.though. it. is.acknowledged. to.be.a.low.risk. industry ..confor.has. led.a.strong.campaign.against.the.gla.for.the.unnecessary.extra.layer.of.burden.and.cost.it.imposes.on.mainly.small.businesses .
confor.was.instrumental.in.setting.up.the.forestry.Regulation.task.force,.which. reported. late. last. year .. . a.key. recommendation. of. the. report.is. that. forestry.should.be. removed.from.the.requirement.to.be.licensed.by.the.gla ..since.then.confor.has.enlisted.support.from.members.of.the.scottish.parliament,.welsh.assembly.and.northern.ireland.mps.to.write.to.Jim.paice,.the.then.forestry.minster,.to.highlight.the.damaging.effects.of.the.gla .
chIef secRetARY to the tReAsURY URGed to RestRAIn the GlA
the. government. response. to. the.forestry.Regulation.task.force.has.been.delayed.due. to.a.shuffling.of.responsibilities.within.the.department.of.environment,.food.and.Rural.affairs.(defra) ..lord.taylor.of.Holbeach.now.has.the.domestic.forestry.brief ..danny.alexander.has.agreed.to.write.to.lord.taylor.highlighting.the.need.to.remove.forestry.from.the.competency.of.the.gla .
danny. alexander. is. mp. for. the.inverness,. nairn,. badenoch. and.strathspey. constituency.where. the.
forestry.sector.is.significant ..as.chief.secretary.to.the.treasury,.he.is.a.key.part.of.the.Red.tape.challenge.that.the.westminster.government.has.instigated.to.reduce.the.burden.of.bureaucracy.that. businesses. face .. there. is. no.evidence.to.suggest.that.gangmasters.are.an.issue.in.forestry,.but.licensing.is.expensive.and.onerous .
www.confor.org.uk
confoR’s heAd of PolIcY, RUPeRt PIGot
56 fencing news april.2012
lIttle, lARGe And lARGeR... AlteRnAtIve
vehIcles fRom the dAltons
WAdKIn sUPPoRt
seRvIces fleet
COMPANy NEwS
when. woodworking. machinery.manufacturers.wadkin.finally.went.into.administration.in.2009/10,.exclusive.use.of.the.brand.and.ipR,.including.all.manufacturing.and.marketing.rights,.were.acquired.by.nottingham.based.engineers.and.distributors.a.l.dalton.ltd .
daltons.already.owned.the.manufacturing.and. design. rights. for. the. wadkin.classical. range.of.machines.and.are.arguably.the.natural.successor.to.this.famous.manufacturer’s.position.in.the.marketplace .
no-one. in. the. industry. has. had. a.longer. association.with.wadkin. and.its.products.than.francis.dalton.who.has. been. responsible. for. buying,.selling,.rebuilding.and.servicing.wadkin.woodworking.machines.for.the.whole.of.his.working.life ...indeed.daltons.were.uK.distributors.for.wadkin.products.for. over. 50. years,. an. arrangement.only.cut.short.by.the.final.closure.of.wadkin.in.2009 ...
daltons.wadkin,.to.use.their.new.trading.name,.have.strength.in.depth ...this.is.based.on.a.century.of.history.and.experience,.the.longevity.and.ethics.of.a.true.‘family.business’.and.a.team.of.engineers.and.a.management.structure.whose.experience.in.the.field.is.second.to.none ...the.company.has.the.benefit.of.a.long.established.engineering.and.manufacturing.facility.in.nottingham.where. the. wadkin. classical. range.is. built. together.with.workshops. for.factory.rebuilding.or.remanufacturing.an. infinite.variety.of.machine.types ...machines.in.this.category.incorporate.anything.from.small.joinery.equipment.to.high.speed.planer/.moulders,.Resaws.and.cnc.and.represent.most.leading.brand.names .
currently.manufactured.in.the.daltons.wadkin. workshops. are. sanding.
dAltons WAdKIn An enGIneeRInG hIstoRY And A teAm foR the fUtURe
many.overseas.countries.daltons.wadkin.are.leading.players.when.it.comes.to.on-site. servicing,. breakdown. cover,.service. contracts. and. installations ...they.also.have.their.own.transport.and.handling.equipment.which.enables.them.to.carry.out.deliveries.and.collections.wherever. required.and.also.offer. the.capability.of.moving,.lifting.and.loading.of.machines.either.within.customers’.premises.or.complete.factory.relocations.as.required .
the. company. has. a. fast-developing.spare. parts. business. supplying. and.manufacturing.in.its.own.engineering.workshops.parts.for.an.infinite.variety.of. machines. by. wadkin. and. other.manufacturers ...
daltons. wadkin. are. also. a. major.force.in.the.area.of.operator.training ...Qualified.staff.provide.certified.training.for. a. diverse. range. of. woodworking.machinery.and.numbers.of.operators.and. provide. the. woodwise. training.methods.in.partnership.with.specialist.provider.didac ...
both. training. and. service. contracts.are.provided.on.a.national.scale ...in.addition. to. the. commercial. sector.public. authorities. and. even.ministry.
enGIneeRInG WoRK neARInG comPletIon on A WAdKIn hIGh sPeed moUldeR
tRAdItIonAl WAdKIn clAssIcAl mAchInes ARe mAnUfActURed
In the UK BY dAltons WAdKIn
ReBUIldInG neARInG comPletIon on A stenneR vht tWIn ResAW In the dAltons WAdKIn enGIneeRInG WoRKshoPs
machines,. woodturning. lathes,.sawbenches,. bandsaws,. crosscut.saws,.mortisers,.Resaws.and.spindle.moulders ...
with. such. a. wealth. of. knowledge,.history.and. tradition.behind. them. it.would.be.easy.for.the.company.to.sit.on.its.laurels.so.to.speak.but.it.is.to.the.future.that.they.now.look.and.the.company’s.fortunes.in.years.to.come.will.largely.be.the.responsibility.of.the.fourth.generation.of.the.dalton.family,.ie.francis’s.nephew.alex ...
in.addition.to.his.involvement.in.machine.sales.alex.is.keen.to.strengthen.and. widen. the. scope. of. the.company’s.support.services.and.training.activities ...with.a.team.
of.some.15.highly.skilled.‘go. anywhere’.e n g i n e e r s.who. operate.
around.the.clock.throughout.the.uK,.ireland.and.in.
departments.can.be.accommodated.and. francis. dalton. is. candid. in. his.assessment.of.this.part.of.the.business ...“customers. expect. more. and. more.from.suppliers.these.days ...we.have.a.responsibility.to.provide.correct.and.safe.solutions.to.manufacturing.requirements.in.the.form.of.machine.supply.but.also.to.assist.our.customers.with.the.ever.increasing.demands.of.health.and.safety.legislation ..these.impact.on.the.need.for.regular.maintenance.of.machinery.and.equipment.and.operator.training.together.with.importantly.the.back-up.of.a.reliable.engineering.based.supplier.such.as.our.own.for.that.highly.sensitive.moment.when.something.goes.wrong .”
when.it.comes.to.machine.sales.and.marketing.daltons.wadkin.are.again.in.‘pole.position’.being.major.suppliers.and.distributors.of.many.high.profile.ranges. of. machinery. from. uK. and.european. manufacturers .. . . these.include.stenner.band.Resaws,.elcon.Vertical.panel.saws,.Kuper.planing.and.moulding.machines,.salvador.optimising.crosscutting.systems.and.greda.cnc.machining.centres ...also.featured.within.their.portfolio.are.altendorf.panel.saws,.nimac.beam.saws.and.products.by.sedgwick,.Houfek.and.fravol.together.with. ranges. of. equipment. for. the.education.sector .
Further information reference these or any other products and services offered by Daltons Wadkin can be found on their websites: www.daltonsmachines.com or www.wadkin.com or by telephoning the sales team on 0115 986 5201.
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NEw PRODUCTS
the. new. addition. to. the. popular.paramesh.range.was.launched.on.the.1st.march ..mike.Howard.paramesh.product. manager. commented. that.demand.for.a.product.with.increased.attack.resilience.had.been.sought.by.some. fencing. installers .. paramesh.super.6.has.been.designed. to. fulfil.this. requirement.using.a.6mm.wide.vertical.wire.in.place.of.the.standard.4mm.to.prevent.bowing.and.enhance.
security.for.vulnerable.sites .
the.additional.rigidity.also.benefits.the.fencing.installer,.as.the.final.solution.is.easier.and.faster.to.erect,.as.there.is.less.flexibility.in.each.fence.panel .
the. product. has. completed. on. site.testing.trials.and.is.now.set.to.be.a.valuable. addition. to. the. paramesh.range ..the.appearance.and.design.of.the.super.6.range.was.built.around.the.
358.mesh.profiles,.and.is.available.in.the.same.colour.range .
typical.applications.for.paramesh.super.6.vary,.but.the.product.is.aimed.at.end.users.who.require.a.high.level.of.security ..typical.applications. include.national.infrastructure,.diplomatic.protection,.and.locations.where.high.value.assets.or.products.are.stored .
the.design.of.the.new.range.makes.it.
ideal.for.use.on.forecourts.to.protect.new.plant.or.farm.machinery ...in.fact.any.location.where.significant.financial.losses.would.occur.if.a.theft.was.successful.would. be. suited. for. protection. by.the.new.paramesh.super.6.product,.commented.mike.Howard .
www.steelfence.co.uk
neW PARAmesh PRovIdes extRA secURItY
58 fencing news april.2012
FINANCE
torryhillchestnutfencing ltd
• FSC Certified Chestnut Fencing• Chestnut Pale Fencing• Post & Rail• Hurdles• Panel Fencing• Border Panels• Chestnut Picket gates
Tel: 01795 886020 Fax: 01795 886196
Email: [email protected] our website: www.torryhill.co.uk
The Chalk Pit, Lade Wood Hill, Doddington, Kent ME9 0ED
Key.announcements.of.interest.to.the.Riba.included:.
•.. the. national. planning. policy.framework. (nppf). –. which. was.published. on. 27. march. 2012.includes.‘a.powerful.presumption’.in.favour. of. sustainable. development ..the. government. has. committed. to.ensuring.that.there.is.support.to.help.local.authorities.get.plans.up.to.date.quickly
•. Housing.-.an.extra.£150million.to.go.into.the.get.britain.building.fund.on. top.of. the.£420.million.detailed.late.last.year ..the.chancellor.stated.that.this.new.money.would.see.3,000.news.homes.built
•. sustainability.-.the.government.will.consult.on.simplifying.the.carbon.Reduction.commitment.(cRc).energy.efficiency. scheme. with. the. aim. of.reducing. administrative. burdens. on.business ..the.chancellor.announced.that.if.significant.administrative.savings.
were.not.deliverable,.then.he.will.bring.forward.proposals.in.autumn.2012.to.replace. the.cRc.with.an.alternative.environmental.tax
•. infrastructure.-.the.growing.places.fund.(originally.launched.in.november.2011.with.£500.million).increases.by.£270.million.to.help.local.development ..the.government.will.also.make.up.to.£150.million.available.in.tax.increment.financing.(tif).from.2013–14 .
speaking.about.the.budget,.Riba.Head.of.external.affairs.anna.scott-marshall.said,. “the. 2012. budget. underlines.the.importance.of.new.development.and. infrastructure. in. kick-starting.growth.in.the.economy ..city.deals,.the.introduction.of.tif.and.the.expansion.of.enterprise.Zones.could.equip.cities.with.the.necessary.tools.to.help.them.develop.and.grow .
“whilst.the.Riba.welcomes.the.additional.funding. for. the. get. britain. building.scheme,.we.urge.the.government.to.
RIBA ResPonse to BUdGet 2012
ensure.that.developers.and.developments.selected.for.funding.meet.the.highest.quality.credentials.so.homebuyers.benefit.as.well.as.house.builders .”
the RoYAl InstItUte of BRItIsh ARchItects (RIBA) hAs ResPonded to the chAncelloR of the excheQUeR, Rt hon GeoRGe osBoRne mP’s BUdGet stAtement to the hoUse of commons.
the IconIc hQ At 66 PoRtlAnd PlAce
www.architecture.com
59fencing news april.2012
TRAINING
fencing.and.construction.training.ltd.(fact).has.a.well.established.history.as.a.training.provider.and.developed.as.a.result.of.the.hugely.successful.fencing.contractors.association.(fca).training.department .. . delivering. an. array. of.training.to.the.fencing.and.landscape.industry,.fact.has.now.increased.its.portfolio.of.courses.with.approval.from.bali.(british.association.of.landscape.industries).to.deliver.the.Rolo.(Register.or.landbased.operatives).health.and.safety.awareness.course ...
as.well.as.the.Rolo.course,.fact.can.provide.an.administration.service. to.complete.the.application.for.liss/cscs.card.and.this.can.all.be.delivered.at.your.site.or.at.one.of.our.training.centres.across.the.uK ...the.liss.(landbased.industry.skills.scheme).card.scheme,.administered. by. bali,. has. been.developed.to.meet.client.requirements.for.quality.work.delivered.by.competent.and.safe.staff.and.covers:.landscape.construction;.horticultural.landscape.
maintenance;.arboriculture;.environmental.management,.ecological.management;.amenity.and.pesticides .
Having.a.liss/cscs.card.shows.clients.that.you.take.competence.and.health.and.safety.seriously ...it.must.be.held.by. anyone. working. in. a. landbased.occupation.on.construction.sites,.on.the.highways,.or.on.sites.where.the.employing.contractor.is.required.to.be.n.H.s.s.18.accredited .
to.apply.for.the.card.you.must.attend.and.pass.the.Rolo.health.and.safety.awareness.course.and.pass.the.cscs.health.and.safety.test.in.the.last.two.years ...there.are.seven.levels.of.card.green.-.operative.(a.non.skilled.worker.who.is.part.of.the.workforce);.red.=.trainee.(working.towards.a.qualification),.
blue.-.skilled.worker.(either.through.grandfather.Rights.or.formal.qualification.level.2.minimum);.gold.-.supervisor.(either.through.grandfather.Rights.or.formal.qualification.level.3.minimum);.black. =. manager. (either. through.grandfather.Rights.or.formal.qualification.level. 4. minimum);. white/yellow. =.consultants.(professional.membership.by.qualification.of.scheme.approved.bodies.such.as.iema,.icf,
ieem,.ioH,.li;)..and.yellow.=.Visitors.(you.are.only.required.to.complete.the.‘touch.screen’.test.prior.to.application) ...grandfather.Rights.are.available.until.31st.october.2013 ...
there.is.no.grandfather.Rights/industry.accreditation. route. for. arboriculture.or.pesticide.occupations.and.you.will.
need. certificates. of. competence. or.basis. Registration. to. apply. for. a.liss/cscs.card .
fact. offers. a. full. range. of. training.courses.including:.health.and.safety;.cpcs.plant.training.and.testing;.first.aid;.manual.handling;.working.at.height;.abrasive.wheels;.cat.&.genny.and.many.more ...additional.services.include.online.training.packages.and.training.analysis.and.advice ...it.is.also.an.assessment.centre.for.the.fencing.diploma.(formerly.the.nVQ).and.has.a.network.of.uK.wide.assessors.that.can.assess.from.level.2.up.to.level.4.and.works. in.partnership.to.offer.the.nVQ.in.plant.and.machinery ...
For further information on how FaCT can help you with your training needs please call 01547 511 033 or 07977 912 264 or visit www.fctrain.co.uk
Rolo IncReAses coURse PoRtfolIo
hAvInG A lIss/cscs cARd shoWs clIents thAt YoU tAKe comPetence And heAlth And sAfetY seRIoUslY
60 fencing news april.2012
NEwS
Vandgard. anti. climb. guards. . has.confirmed.to.fencing.news.that.it.will.launch.a.new.upgraded.version.of.its.anti. climb. guard. ,. Vandgard. g4. in.mid.2012 .
Vandgard.anti.climb.guards’.decision.to.add.new.and.improved.security.features.follows.a.greater.demand.for.security.products. among. fencing. contractors.and.clients .
new.patents.have.now.been.filed.and.production.will. start. just. as. soon.as.the.new.tooling.and.machine.handling.is.in.place .
if.it.is.going.to.live.up.to.the.standard.set.
by.the.current.version,.new.Vandgardg4.will.have.to.be.very.good.indeed ..the.improved.features.though.are.significant,.and.result.in.part,.from.field.testing.by.belgian.and.french.police.forces ..
like.the.current.product,.Vandgard.g4.will.be.made.of.of.a6082.aluminium.and.will.be.compatible.and.partly.interchangeable.with.older.versions .
Vandgard.anti.climb.guards.has.suddenly.become.very.coy.about.the.new.version’s.features.and.has.released.only.technical.details.of.the.existing.system .
www.vandgard.co.uk
vAnGARd to lAUnch UPGRAded AntI clImB GUARd
Having.been.established.in.australia.for.five.years,.Vicebite.is.now.available.in.the.uK ...the.Vicebite.bracket.is.an.easy.to.use.alternative.to.traditional.notching.on.the.straining.post,.joining.the.stay.to.the.straining.post.or.backing.post ..
the. Vicebite. bracket. has. specially.placed. teeth. on. both. the. front. and.the.back.which.bite. into. the. timber.when.hammered.to.the.post ...once.the.wires.are.tensioned.the.teeth.will.be.further.forced.into.the.timber,.creating.
a.vice.like.effect ..
the.Vicebite.stay.bracket.is.manufactured.in.australia.and.is.constructed.from.2 .5.mm.galvanized.top.quality.steel ..the.product.is.pressed.to.shape.to.give.it.maximum.strength.and.stability .
the.Vicebite.bracket,.which. is.easy..to. install,. saves. time. spent. on. the.otherwise.time.consuming.and.skilled.job.of.notching ..stay.post.struts.can.instead.by.pre-cut.and.assembled.in.
the.field.using.a.single.Vicebite.fencing.bracket .. using. the. Vicebite. bracket.instead.of.notching.also.prevents.water.penetrating.the.post ..
to.see.Vicebite.in.action.take.a.look.at.the.product.video.on.the.website.at. www .thefenceline .co .uk/vicebite/videos
01664 841 313 [email protected]
www.thefenceline.co.uk.vicebite
fencelIne Get theIR teeth Into fencInG
61fencing news april.2012
NEwS
frontier.pitts.ltd.has.become.the.first.company.to.achieve.lps.1175.issue.6.for.the.full.height.terra.diamond.grade.3.and.grade.4.single. rotor.turnstiles ..the.turnstiles.successfully.resisted. an. intensive. attack. test.programme. in. accordance. with.lps.1175:.issue.6 ..these.involved.a.series.of.attack.tests.each.lasting.at.least.10.minutes.using.a.wide.array.of.hand.tools.and.battery.powered.tools ..the.terra.diamond.turnstiles.are.the.only.turnstiles.currently.on.the.market.that.are.approved.to.lps.1175.security.Ratings.3.and.4 .
sally.osmond,.brand.&.development.manager.of.frontier.pitts.commented.“after.months.of.development,.we.are.very.happy.to.see.the.terra.diamond.turnstile.leading.the.way.in.improving.perimeter.security ..we.are.proud.to.have.successfully.completed.lpcb.certification.and.be.the.first.perimeter.security.company.to.receive.the.Red.book.listing.for.turnstiles” .
Richard.flint,.lpcb’s.physical.security.certification.scheme.manager.said.“lpcb. are. delighted. to. issue. this.approval ..it.is.a.great.achievement.for.frontier.pitts.to.become.the.first.company. to. have. their. turnstiles.approved.by.us ..furthermore,. the.ratings.achieved.by.these.turnstiles.confirm.they.offer.significant.levels.of.resistance.to.forced.entry .
as. a. founding. member. of. the.pssa.(perimeter.security.suppliers.association),.frontier.pitts.has.been.one.of.the.first.to.volunteer.themselves.to.be.audited.by.the.trade.association,.which.has.resulted.in.the.pas.68.HVm. (Hostile. Vehicle. mitigation).manufacturer.receiving.the.‘Verified’.accreditation .
Frontier Pitts will be exhibiting on Stand H108 at the Counter Terror Expo at Olympia, London on the 25 & 26th April
fRontIeR PItts AchIeves A RevolUtIon In tURnstIle PeRfoRmAnce! a. new. generation. of. mcarthur’s.
have.taken.the.reins.at.mcarthur.group .. established. in. 1839. the.family.company.has.always.had.a.mcarthur.at.the.helm.and.now.the.5th.generation.has.taken.its.place.in.the.business ..sam.mcarthur.has.stepped.into.the.role.of.managing.director,.with.duncan.&.alastair.mcarthur.being.elected.to.the.board.of.directors.of.the.company ..
new.generations.of.fencers.have.also.appeared.in.the.fencing.industry.over.the.years.and.John.frizzell.of.mcarthur.cyclone.is.a.little.concerned.that.they.may.not.be.getting.the.advice.they.need ...
John,. who. has. been. prominent. at.demonstrations. and.exhibitions. over.many.years.with.mcarthur.group,.has.met.and.provided.advice.to.many.fencing.contractors.across.the.uK.and.europe ..John.tells.us.that,.while.there.is.still.much.passion.within.the.industry.standards.seem.to.be.dipping,.with.some.of.the.traditional. knowledge. of. professional.fence.erecting.becoming.a.less.prominent.feature.in.the.industry ..
over.recent.years.a.lot.of.R&d.within.wire.manufacturers.has.given.extra.life.
and.performance.to.wire.fencing ..it’s.critical.to.ensure.professional.straining.and.tying.off/joining.to.get.these.benefits,.providing.the.best.quality.finish.and.life.span.from.the.fence ..a.lower.quality.fixing. i .e .. stapling. fence. to. the. post.instead.of.tying.off.with.a.professional.d.knot.can.result.in.either.movement.of.the.strainer.or.slippage.and.a.loss.of.tension .
with.this.in.mind.John.will.be.inviting.guests.to.show.off.their.wire.knot-tying.skills.throughout.2012 ..Visit.a.mcarthur.group.exhibition.stand.and.attempt.to.win.some.professional.fencing.tools.in.their.knot-tying.contest ..further.details.will.be.released.soon ..
Visit www.mcarthur–cyclone.com for more information.
mcARthUR KeeP It In the fAmIlY
62 fencing news april.2012
wHAT’S ON
the.uK’s.most. valued. annual. trade.show.for.the.garden.industry,.glee.(17th.–.19th.september,.nec.birmingham),.has.already.drawn.strong.interest.from.a.wide.range.of.uK.and.international.suppliers,.with.exhibitor.booking.figures.for.the.2012.show.ahead.compared.with.this.time.last.year .
the.increase.in.bookings.demonstrates.the.continued.value.that.glee.represents.for.the.industry,.as.well.as.the.significant.return. on. investment. that. glee. can.offer.suppliers .
glee’s.event.director,.nick.davison.said:.“the.rebooking.figures.for.glee.2012.are.extremely.positive ..to.have.such.a.large.number.of.companies.already.confirming. their. space. puts. us. in. a.great.position.for.building.the.rest.of.the. show. over. the. coming. months ..the. new. features. we’ve. introduced.for.2012.will.also.add.real.value.for.both.exhibitors.and.visitors,.helping.to.increase. buyer. and. supplier. interest.even.further .”
one.name.already.confirmed.for.glee.2012.is.the.scotts.miracle-gro.company ...Jane.Hartley,.scotts.marketing.manager,.said:. “glee. is. the.major. trade. show.and. one. that. scotts. so. successfully.uses. to. promote. its. extensive. range.of. known. and. trusted.brands.and.products ..it.is.also.where.we.launch.our. new,. innovative.products.to.the.trade.for.the. following. year ..we.always.enjoy.exhibiting.at. glee,. catching. up.with. colleagues. in. the.trade. and. our. existing.customers,.and.making.new.ones .”
glee’s. strong. exhibitor.news. comes. hot. on.the.heels.of.the.show’s.recent.announcement.of.a.revised,.more.efficient.floorplan ...event.director.nick.davison.continued:..“this. year,. to. ensure.we.pack. in.even.more.value.than.ever.before,.glee’s.floorplan.has.been.realigned.to.fill.Hall.4.and.5.of.the.nec ..as.there.will.be.no.wasted.space,.
Glee confIRms stRonG exhIBItoR BooKInGs AheAd of 2012 shoW
there.is.potential.the.show.could.have.a. larger. footprint. than. last. year .. all.of.our.core.sectors.will.be.relocated.within.these.halls.to.make.it.even.easier.to.navigate,.as.well.as.improving.the.natural.flow.of.the.show .”
more.details.about.glee.2012,.including.the.wealth.of.new.features.designed.to.add.value.for.every.glee.visitor,.will.be.announced.in.the.coming.months ...
To find out the latest news please log onto www.gleebirmingham.com. For details on exhibiting at Glee, call 0207 728 4262.
Glee event dIRectoR, nIcK dAvIson
Glee 2011
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NEwS
a.treat.is.in.store.for.those.who.hark.back.to.the.last.forestry.industry.yearbook.with. its. yellow. corrugated. cover. and.statistical.data.from.across.the.industry.supply.chain ..many.people.have.asked.repeatedly.for.this.to.be.revived ..now.the.yearbook.has.been.reborn.on.the.web,.bigger.and.better.than.ever,.with.downloadable.tables.and.charts,.maps.and.a.whole.host.of.other.related.resources.and.information .
confor.has.been.working.in.partnership.with.scottish.enterprise.(se).and.forestry.commission.scotland.(fcs).to.deliver.the.uK.forest.&.timber.information.website.on.behalf.of.the.three.business.partnerships.in.england,.wales.and.scotland:.england.woodland.and.timber.partnership.(ewtp),.wales.forest.business.partnership.(wfbp).and.scottish.forest.&.timber.technologies.(sftt) ...funding.has.been.provided.by.all.partners ..in.addition.forestry.commission.
statistics.has.provided.valuable.advice.and.support.in.identifying.and.securing.information .
Visitors.to.the.site.at.www .ukwoodinfo .com.can.browse.extensive.statistical.information.on.the.performance.of.the.industry.across.geographic.areas,.markets,.sub-sectors.and.themes,.and.search.for.resources.and.statistics.to.help.with.research ..Key.publications.on. the. forest.and. timber.industries.are.available,.and.visitors.to.
the.site.can.locate.businesses.and.view.information.about.the.uK.forests.and.related. industries. through. interactive.maps,.filtering.results.and.zooming.in.on.locations ..information.can.be.saved.to.a.personal.profile.or.downloaded.for.future.use .
www.ukwoodinfo.com
neW IndUstRY WeBsIte lAUnched
businesses. are. urged. to. ‘love.apprenticeships’. this. year. as. lantra,.sector.skills.council.for.land-based.and.environmental.industries,.has.created.a.free.website.that.puts.interested.employers.in.touch.with.learners,.helping.to.bring.an.apprentice.into.their.workplace .
apprenticeships.are.a.great.way.to.breathe.new.life.into.a.business,.as.employers.get.to.train.apprentices.from.scratch,.to. ensure. they. develop. all. the. right.habits ..they.have.a.positive.impact.on.businesses.as.highlighted.in.research.from.apprenticeships .org .uk:
•.72%.of.businesses.who.currently.employ.
apprentices.say.they.made.a.positive.contribution.during.the.recession
•. 80%. of. employers. who. employ.apprentices. agree. they. make. the.workplace.more.productive
•. 81%. of. consumers. favour. using. a.company.which.takes.on.apprentices
•.88%.of.apprentice.employers.believe.that. apprenticeships. lead. to. a. more.motivated.and.satisfied.workforce
•.94%.of. consumers. think. that. it. is.important. for. companies. to. take. on.apprentices. during. today’s. economic.recovery .
to.help.show.businesses.why.they.should.get.involved.with.this.programme,.lantra.has.created.special.guidance.at.www .lantra .co .uk/love-apprentices .. these.webpages.have.a.unique.match-making.service.where.businesses.can.find.training.providers.that.will.be.able.to.help.the.get.started .
in.addition.to.linking.businesses.with.training. providers,. lantra’s. specialist.apprenticeship.website.also.has.a.host.of.tailored.tools,.such.as.factsheets,.case.studies.and.a.special.apprenticeship.issue.of.connect.magazine,.all.of.which.are.free.to.read.and.download ..in.addition,.visitors. can. review. apprenticeship.
frameworks.and.find.out.how.to.take.part.in.consultations .
liz. pridgeon,. lantra’s. Head. of.Qualifications.and.curriculum.development.said,. “over. the. past. few. years. there.has.been.increased.support.from.the.government.for.apprenticeships,.publically.emphasizing.the.positive.impact.they.will.have.on.rebuilding.the.economy,.while.providing. a. valuable. entry. route. into.employment—a.real.option.for.learners.and.a.real.benefit.for.the.business .”
www.lantra.co.uk/love-apprentices
BUsInesses shoUld ‘love APPRentIceshIPs’
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COMPANy NEwS
‘farmer’. X. Knot. wire. netting. is. the.newest.range.of.wire.fencing.launched.by.mcVeigh.parker,.fencing.and.agricultural.supplies.specialists .
the.‘farmers’.X.fence.brand.gives.the.agricultural. sector. all. the. properties.of.the.proven.X.fence.products.at.a.more.affordable.price.with.manageable.applications .
chris. Hambridge,. mcVeigh. parkers.director,. stated. that,. “farmers,.landowners.and.fencing.contractors.now.have.a.real.cost.effective.alternative.to.traditional.galvanised.hinge.jointed,.high.tensile.fence ..we.are.confident.this.new.‘farmers’.X.fence.will.demonstrate.to.
the.farming.sector,.the.real.advantages.of.X.fence.and.the.X.Knot.joint .’
“many.customers.have.already.taken.advantage.of.the.excellent.properties.of.X.fence.over.the.last.six.years,.this.is.now.a.real.opportunity.to.offer.this.premium.product.to.a.wider.market .”.
the.X.Knot.has.been.proven.to.be.24%.stronger.than.the.strongest.joint.in.the.market ..unlike.traditional.galvanised.wire.‘farmers’.X.fence.comes.with.the.added.advantage.of.being.Xtralife.(alu/Zinc).coated ..this.coating.not.only.last’s.three.to. four. times. longer. than. galvanised.wire,.the.Xtralife.coating.makes.the.wire.more.ductile,.resulting.in.a.product.that.
is.easier.to.work.with ..
most.farmer’s.think.of.high.tensile.wire.as.a.brittle,.hard.to.work.with.material,.they. will. be. pleasantly. surprised. at.the.ductile.nature.and.capabilities.of..‘farmers’.X.fence .
the.one-piece.vertical.wire.and.smooth.non-abrasive.knot,.offer.a.high.degree.of.security.and.rigidity ..the.vertical.wires.act.partly.as. their.own. intermediate.support,. couple. this. with. the. high.tensile.wire.properties.and.posts.can.be.spaced.at.up.to.5.metre.intervals,.thus. resulting. in.a. saving.on. labour.and.materials .
the.‘farmers’.X.fence.is.possibly.the.best.value.wire.netting.you.can.buy,.available.in.8-80-15.and.the.more.lamb.and.tag.friendly.8-80-22.styles ..
when.erecting.X.fence.insist.on.uc4.in. ground. contact. stakes. to.provide.you.with.a.fence.that.will.really.offer.a. great. long. lasting. return. on. your.investment .
Contact McVeigh Parker for more details on 0845 1207755 or to view on line go to our website www.mcveighparker.co.uk
mcveIGh PARKeR lAUnch fARmeR x Knot WIRe nettInGPRemIUm WIRe At A BUdGet PRIce!
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COMPANy NEwS
it’s.widely.accepted.that.a.good.website.can.be.your.best.possible.sales.tool.-.even.in.a.marketplace.where,.traditionally,.actual.customer.visits.to.a.shop.or.yard.predominate ..changing.customer.demands.and.trends.require.timber.merchants.to.adapt.their.marketing.efforts.in.order.to.maximise.their.sales.potential ..the.online.world.is.their.new.‘shop.window’,.open.24.hours.a.day,.7.days.a.week .
However,.online.marketing.can.seem.a. massive. leap. for. the. independent.merchant,.who. is. in.danger.of.being.left. behind. by. the. multi-nationals.when. it. comes. to.online. technology,.invariably. having. neither. the. time. or.resources. to. focus. on. this. aspect. of.their.business .
this.is.where.Hoppings.can.help ..the.company.is.enabling.its.merchants.to.incorporate.the.entire.Q-deck.decking.and.Q-line.softwood.mouldings.ranges.into.their.existing.sites,.with.a.shopping.cart.facility,.to.sell.online .
and.for.those.approved.stockists.with.no.website:.Hoppings.can.build.them.an.entirely.new,.totally.bespoke.website,.which.also.offers.the.entire.Hoppings.range.within.its.pages ..all.at.a.fraction.of.the.cost.of.developing.their.own.site ..both.options.benefit.greatly.from.being.able.to.‘piggy-back’.upon.the.huge.amount.of.traffic.that.Hoppings.established.site,.qualitydecking .co .uk,.receives .
Hoppings. marketing. director,. adam.pulfer.says,.“Research.has.shown.that.a.visitor. judges.your.company.within.
seconds.of.visiting.your.website ..to.be.successful,.it’s.got.to.deliver.the.goods.immediately .
“this. scheme,. which. we. believe. is.totally.unique.within.the.timber.industry,.does.the.hard.work.for.our.stockists,.and. quickly. produces. an. impressive.website.that.really.works.for.them.-.on.a.scale.which,.were.they.to.build.from.scratch,.would.prove.to.be.extremely.costly ..and. linking. to.qualitydecking .co .uk.is.absolutely.key,.as.merchants.in. the. scheme. benefit. directly. from.the.high.volume.of.traffic.the.site.has.built.up.during.its.existence ..this.is.of.course.a.massive.advantage.over.the.competition .
“what’s. more,. we. also. provide. the.platform.for.merchants.to.sell.their.other.building.products,.via.the.online.shopping.facility ..there.are.so.many.advantages.to.linking.to.Q-deck.and/or.Q-line.as.an.official.online.partner .”
merchants.wishing.to.work.in.partnership.with.Hoppings.in.development.of.an.online.selling.strategy,.must.be.a.stockist.of.the.Hoppings.decking.products.range ..Ring.01992.578877.if.you.are.interested.in.becoming.a.stockist .
if.you.would.like.to.find.out.more.about.the.incorporation.of.Hoppings.product.websites.into.an.existing.site,.visit.www .jump-to .co .uk
www.qualitydecking.co.uk
hoPPInGs InnovAtIve neW stRAteGY emPoWeRs Its meRchAnts to sell onlIne...(even If theY don’t hAve A WeBsIte!)
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MACHINERy
the.new.limited.edition.e16.model.is.available.as.standard.with.a.retractable.undercarriage. and. offers. powerful.performance,.superior. reliability.and.durability ..smooth.responsive.hydraulics.enable. precise. movements. and. fast.cycle.times ..
thanks.to.its.compact.size.and.light.
weight,.the.e16.can.be.transported.on.a.trailer.towed.by.a.small.truck,.van.or.even.a.mid-size.passenger.car .
the. e16. has. a. ‘cylinder-over-boom’.design. in. which. the. cylinder,. being.mounted.on.top.of.the.boom,.is.protected.when.working.in.tight.spaces.or.with.attachments ...
High.digging.performance.is.enhanced.by.the.stability.provided.by.the.dozer.blade.and.the.low.centre.of.gravity.of.the.machine ...
the.e16.offers.low.noise.and.vibration.levels,.superior.operator.comfort,.ease.of.serviceability.and.ruggedness ...the.spacious.cab.offers.a.large.door.width.
which,.together.with.the.low.position.of. the.superstructure,.provides.easy.access.to.the.cab .
For more information about Bobcat products, visit the website www.bobcat.eu
BoBcAt to UnveIl 25th AnnIveRsARY e16 excAvAtoR to mARK the celeBRAtIons foR the 25th AnnIveRsARY of the BoBcAt comPAct excAvAtoR RAnGe, A neW lImIted edItIon veRsIon of the BoBcAt e16 1.6 tonne comPAct excAvAtoR WIth UnIQUe stYlInG Is BeInG ReveAled At InteRmAt 2012.
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FORESTRy
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Chestnut paling
publication.of.an.independent.report.which.explores.prospects.for.adding.value.to.the.timber.resource.in.south-west.england.provides.a.useful.opportunity.to.reassess.the.situation.in.this.part.of.england,.says.the.uK.forest.products.association .
the. study,. entitled. ‘adding. value.to. south-west. home-grown. timber.-. analysing. the. business. case’,. was.commissioned. by. the. south. west.woodland. Renaissance. partnership.and. was. overseen. by. a. technical.steering.group,.which.included.industry.representatives,.the.forestry.commission.(south.west.Region),.uKfpa,.confor.and. the.sw.woodland.Renaissance.partnership ..the.study.was.undertaken.by.industry.expert,.guy.watt,.of.John.clegg.consulting......
david.sulman,.executive.director.of.the.uK.forest.products.association.said,.“this.study.comes.at.a.very.opportune.time,.in.view.of.the.current.focus.on.the.future.of.forestry.in.england ..the.south-west. undoubtedly. has. a. rich.and. diverse.woodland. resource. and.there.are.some.fine.crops,. including.douglas.fir ..However,.there.is.a.need.for. realism,. as. anyone. considering.investing. in. significant. primary. and/or.secondary.wood.processing.in.the.region.will.require.assurances.about.not.tree.quality,.but.equally.importantly,.continuity.of.supply ..there.are.other.challenges.too,.including.access,.tree.size,.scale.etc .. it.would.be.naïve. to.think.that.many.businesses.have.not.already.carefully.considered.opportunities.for. investment. in. the.south-west. in.
need foR ReAlIsm If soUth-West enGlAnd PRosPects ARe to Be AchIeved
recent.times .”
the. report. highlights.several. key. findings.and.identifies.a.number.of.practical.actions.and.potential. development.opportunities ..
david.sulman.continued,.“whilst.opportunities.for.investment.in.new.large-scale.wood.processing.developments.in.the.region.seem.slight,.there.may.well.be.scope.for.supporting.the.development.of.existing.sawmills,.as.well.as.encouraging.smaller.scale.wood-using.businesses.to.serve.niche.markets .”
a. seminar. to. describe. the. report’s.key. findings. and. explore. prospects.
for.development.is.to.be.held.in.the.summer ..
copies.of.the.report.can.be.downloaded.from.the.forestry.commission.website.at. ww .forestry .gov .uk/forestry/infd-7audgH
www.ukfpa.co.uk
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COMPANy NEwS
trevor. lawrence. and. John. gambell.recently. formed. a. new. company,.greenoak.gates.uK.limited ...trevor.has. experience. in. the. furniture. and.gate.manufacturing.business.and.has.been. manufacturing. bespoke. top. of.the.range.gates.for.the.last.10.years ..John.gambell.has.over.25.years.in.the.chestnut.fencing.business.and.has.a.wealth.of.experience.and.knowledge ...
together.they.have.developed.a.range.of.entrance.gates,.field.gates.and.garden.gates,.as.well.as.a.full.range.of.chestnut.products.to.promote.high.quality.british.made.gates ...
available. in. oak,. pressure. treated.softwood. and. douglas. fir,. all. the.timber. is. sourced. from. europe. and.the. focus. is.on.durability.as.well.as.
excellent.quality.and.design .
greenoak.gates.export.douglas.fir.gates.to.the.european.market.to.satisfy.the.need.for.natural.untreated.timber.to.replace.pressure.treated.softwood.and.are.now.concentrating.on.developing.the.uK.market ...the.new.gate.range,.in.either.5.bar.diamond.braced.or.5.bar.Raised.Helve.gates,.are.available.
in.oak.and.douglas.fir.and.the.Heavy.framed.softwood.gate.is.aimed.at.the.equestrian.market .
www.greenoakgates.co.uk For sales contact [email protected] Tel: 01795 439355 Mob: 07780 434240
GReenoAK – neW GAtes on the BlocK
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FENCING PEOPLE
one.of. the. leading.timber. treatment.companies,. osmose,. have. recently.employed.a.new.national.sales.manager.lee.christie ...lee.will.be.responsible.for.diversifying.the.company’s.product.range,. specifically. focusing. on. the.osmose. range. of. high. quality. fence.panel.dipping.products ..these.come.in.a..range.of.attractive.colours.which.are. manufactured. in. the. uK. to. iso.9001.Quality.assurance.and.iso.14001.environmental.management .
lee.has.extensive.experience.within.the.timer.industry,.having.worked.for.his.grandfather’s.company,.w.J.Handrahan.and.son.ltd,.for.over.thirteen.years .
“my. grandfather. retired. from. the.business.aged.87.and.the.company.was.then.bought.out ..i.felt.this.was.the.perfect.time.for.a.new.challenge,”.says.lee ..“i.had.previously.used.osmose.
A neW RecRUIt foR osmose
when.i.needed.help.with.a.project.we.were.working.on.at.w.J.Handrahan ...osmose.worked.tirelessly.to.solve.any.problems.we.had.and.as.a.result.we.successfully.completed.the.one.million.pound.project .
“Having.had.such.an.excellent.previous.experience.with.the.company,.when.the.job.came.up.at.osmose.i.knew.it.would.be.a.fantastic.business.to.work.for ...i.am.looking.forward.to.expanding.osmose’s.range.of.fencing.products,.with.a.specific.aim.to.experiment.with.colour.systems,.especially.for.use.with.cladding.,.decking.and.outdoor.leisure.market”
lee chRIstIe
at.the.recent.international.timber.annual.sales.conference.in..crewe,.osmose.timber.technologies.were.presented.with.the.prestigious.“supplier..of.the.year.
osmose sUPPlIeR of the YeAR
GoRdon eWBAnK of osmose AccePtInG the AWARd fRom tonY mIles of InteRnAtIonAl tImBeR
award” ..a.delighted.gordon.ewbank,.osmose. uK. commercial. director,..accepted.the.award.on.behalf.of.the.osmose.team ..
gordon.stated.that..“osmose.are.proud.to.be.long.standing.supply.partners.to.international. timber. . and,. as. such,.we.are.delighted.to.be.recognised.in.this.way .”.
osmose. supply. international. timber.directly.with. both. protim.&.celcure.brand.wood.preservatives,.whilst.the.company.also.uses.the.osmose.firepRo.fire.retardant..system ..
www.osmose.com
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ObITUARy
i. first.met.Ray.when. i.was.working.for.the.central.electricity.generating.board.in.their.guildford.offices ..
one.of.the.jobs.i.had.to.carry.out.was.to.supervise.the.design,.procurement.of.safety.fencing.system.for.keeping.people.out.of.harm.at.our.power.stations.and. 400Kv. high. voltage. electricity.substations ..
this.was.sometime.in.the.mid.1960’s.and.i.seem.to.remember.that.Ray.was.working.for.bayliss.Jones.and.bayliss.in.the.midlands ..Ray.was.their.manager.for.the.south.east .
the.fence.design.was.under.review.in.an.attempt.to.make.it.look.less.obtrusive.and.to.improve.its.performance.in.the.job.of.keeping.political.activists.out.of.the.key.sites.supplying. the.uK.with.electricity ..
Rays’.knowledge.of.the.uK.steel.fencing.business.and.the.various.companies.manufacturing.it.was.extremely.helpful.
to. me. in. getting. the. best. britain’s.manufacturers.had.to.offer ..
Ray.and.i.were.both.selected.to.serve.on.the.british.standards.committee.dealing.with.all.the.different.types.of.fencing.from.gardens,.schools.airfields.army.barracks.and.high.risk.key.sites.supplying. gas,. water,. electricity. oil.refineries.to.the.people.of.britain ..
at. that. time. a. very. likeable. man.chairing. this. committee. was. steve.Hygate. –. then. chairing. the. fencing.contractors.association.and.Ray.got.on.very.well.with.him ..
However.steve.Hygate.died.in.1986.and. after. a. short. period. of. time,.needing.to.find.a.new.chairman,.Ray.was.selected. in. the.early.1990’s. to.chair.the.committee.dealing.with.the.type.of. steel. fencing. the.generating.board.had.developed.and.which.all.the.main.utilities.were.using.to.protect.their.installations ..
Ray.by.now.was.working.for.Hill.and.smith.in.telford.as.sales.director.and.he.was.the.managing.directors.Right.Hand.man.in.many.of.the.company’s.plans.for.growth ..
because,.by.now.i.was.re-designing.the.boards.security.fencing.to.resist.attacks.by.the.iRa,.Ray.put.the.facilities.of.Hill.and.smith.at.my.disposal.in.order.to.make.selections.and.design.features.suitable.for.the.manufacturing.machinery.in.the.manufacturer’s.workshops ..
one.of.the.major.changes.that.Ray.and.i. introduced.was.what. is. called. the.“w”.pale.and.this.has.been.adopted.by. all. fence.manufacturers. over. the.past.30.years ..
Rays.profile.in.the.midlands.as.“mr ..palisade. fencing”. was. now. fully.accepted.and.the.industry.decided.it.wanted.to.form.a.manufacturers’.trade.association.and.this.they.did.and.the.fencing.industry.association.–.later.the.
european.fencing.industry.association.(efia).was.formed.and.Ray.became.its.chairman.in.1994 ..
in.this.way.the.paths.of.Ray.and.bob.Jennings.crossed.and.they.formed.a.partnership.in.running.the.efia.which.worked.extremely.well ..
Ray.was.a.wonderful.man.to.work.with.and.was.amiable.and.easy.to.talk.too ..He.didn’t.dictate.what.others.should.do.and.he.encouraged.people.and.helped.them.give.of.their.best ..
when.i.retired.from.the.generating.board.and.started.the.manufacture.and.sale.of.a.new.high.security.fencing.system.called.portcullis.Ray.joined.me.as.a.partner.in.my.consultancy.company,.John.thorpe.and.associates ..
together.we. appointed.british.steel.in.south.wales.as. the. first. licensed.manufacturer.of.the.portcullis.system.in.the.uK .
RAY smIth 27th novemBeR 1919 – 27th feBRUARY 2012A eUloGY BY John e thoRPe. c.enG. fIce. mIP&I. Asc.
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COMPANy NEwS
ecclesiastical.insurance.has.appointed.stride. treglown. to. work. on. the.development.of.its.new.head.office ...the.project.is.for.a.100,000.sq .ft.bReeam.‘excellent’.HQ.office.building.on.a.dockside.site,.together.with.a.c .150.space.multi.level.car.park .
Joining. them. on. the. design. team. is.arup,.engineering.consultants,.csJ.on.planning. and. sweett. group. quantity.surveyors ...
stride. treglown. was. chosen. by.ecclesiastical. following. a. detailed.procurement.process.where.it.competed.with. 13. other. firms .. stride. treglown.stood. out. due. to. its. past. experience.with.similar.projects,.approach.to.the.
proposed.design.brief,.a.strong.focus.on.sustainability.and.an.overall.good.fit.with.ecclesiastical’s.own.project.team ..
John.wright,.director.at.stride.treglown,.said:.“we.are.delighted.to.have.been.appointed.by.ecclesiastical.insurance.to.work.with.them.on.their.new.headquarters ..we.hope.to.use.this.experience.to.create.an.exciting.and. sustainable. office. for.ecclesiastical.insurance .”
initial.design.concepts.for.ecclesiastical’s.new.building.are.now.expected.in.april/may.2012 ..the.project. is. due. to. be.completed.by.late.2015 ..
www.stridetreglown.co.uk
stRIde tReGloWn WIns docKs hQ PRoJect
ecclesIAstIcAl’s RelocAtIon PRoJect teAm
a. brand. new. product.developed. in. canada,.is.about.to.launch.into.the.uK.and.revolutionise.the.fencing.industry ..
Q-set.is.a.revolutionary.new.way.to.install.fence.posts .. . it. is. a. high.strength. alternative.to. concrete. that. is.lightweight,. does. not.require.water,.sets.in.3.minutes.and.is.extremely.easy.to.use!
this. stunning. new.innovation.is.a.two.part.composite.that.does.not.require. water. and. yet.is. water. resistant,. so.protects.the.wooden.post.from.rotting.at.its.most.vulnerable. point. under.ground.level .
the.lightweight.product.expands. and. sets. to.50%. of. full. strength.in. just. three. minutes,.and. sets. 100%.within.2. hours,. allowing. you.to. set. posts. into. the.ground. easier,. quicker.and. more. effectively.than.ever.before ..
supplied. in. three. size.kits. (small,. medium.and. large),. the. unique.formula.adheres.to.wood,.metal,. concrete. and.fibreglass.posts.and.with.a.choice.of.two.grades.Q-set.200.and.Q-set.250,.all.installations.can.benefit.from.the.ease.and.convenience.of.this.product ..
Q-set.is.lightweight,.hassle.free.and.exceptionally.high.strength,.providing.an.unprecedented.alternative.to.concrete.for.the.fencing.industry ..
InstAllInG fence Posts WIll neveR Be the sAme AGAIn...
For further information, contact Mark Auty on 0845 486 1234 or email [email protected] or alternatively to see Q-Set in action, watch the videos on our website at www.kongcrete.co.uk
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after.five.years.as.chairman.of.pefc.uK,.peter.latham.obe.has.moved.to.the.pefc.international.board.to.continue.progressing.the.understanding.and.use.of.certified.timber.and.the.development.of.sustainable.sourcing.and.supply ..He.is.replaced.in.the.uK.by.long.standing.board.member.professor.emeritus,.Hugh.miller.obe ..
fResh fAces foR Pefc UK BoARd leaving.his.position.as.uK.chair,.peter.latham.obe,.said,.“i.hope.to.help.pefc.council.ensure.that.while.the.needs.of.landowners.and.foresters.continue.to.be.important,.more.emphasis.is.given.to.the.requirements.and.expectations.of.the.market ..pefc.certification.has.to.add.value.to.all.in.the.supply.chain.and.the.process.will.not.be.worthwhile.
if.there.is.no.customer.demand .
“building.a.great.team.at.pefc.uK.both.in.terms.of. the. full-time.people.and.the.board.has.given.me. great. pleasure,. as.well. as. helping. in. the.process.to.demonstrate.that.pefc.certification.met. the. government.requirements. under.the. cpet. review. and.helping. both. fsc. and.pefc,.to.work.together.with.the.olympic.delivery.authority,.to.deliver.proof.of.sustainable.purchasing.for. the. olympics. later.this.year .”.
professor.miller.graduated.
in. forestry. from. the. university. of.aberdeen. in.1964.and. for. the.next.two.decades.led.research.into.forest.bio-geochemistry.at.the.macaulay.institute.for. soil. Research .. in. 1981. he. was.awarded. the. scientific. achievement.award. of. the. international.union. of.forest.Research.organisations ..in.1984.he.was.appointed.professor.and.Head.of.the.department.of.forestry.in.the.university. of. aberdeen,. retiring. in.2004 ..He.is.a.fellow.of.the.institute.of.chartered.foresters.and.was.president.from.1994.to.1996 ..
commending. the. success.pefc.uK.ltd.has.experienced.under.latham’s.chairmanship,. professor. miller.commented,. “the. company. has.experienced. unprecedented. growth.in. a. number. of. areas. under. peter’s.leadership,.including.rising.membership,.a.huge.increase.in.demand.for.pefc.chain.of.custody.certification.and.the.first.pefc-certified.forest.areas.in.the.uK ..i.am.looking.forward.to.building.on.these.successes.with.the.support.of.my.pefc.colleagues” ..
pefc.uK.has.also.appointed.two.new.directors ..pat.burke.is.group.purchasing.director.at.arnold.laver.timber.world ..
pat.is.also.a.former.chair.of.the.north.east.timber.trade.association.and.has.held.positions.within.forests.forever.and.various.timber.trade.federation.commodity. committees. as. well. as.serving.on.the.boards.of. the.british.woodworking.federation,.proskills.and.the.wood.industry.training.board ..
also.taking.on.a.pefc.uK.role.will.be.david.leslie ..david.is.general.manager,.Harvesting.&.operations.for.James.Jones.and.sons.ltd,.one.of.scotland’s.largest.independent.sawmillers.and.one.of.the.leading.suppliers.of.british.timber.in.the.uK ..He.is.responsible.for.the.group’s.roundwood.procurement,.sawmill.co-products.and.haulage ..in.addition.to.his.pefc.role,.david.chairs.the.private.sector. timber. forecast. group,. is. a.member. of. the. grampian. forestry.forum,.a.board.member.of.strategic.integrated.Research.in.timber.(siRt).at.the.forestry.commission.and.member.of.the.institute.of.chartered.foresters ..
www.pefc.co.uk
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peter.walters,.chairman.of.the.bs.1722.standards.has.resigned.after.8.years ...He.feels.that.having.resolved.the.issues.with.bsi.to.review.the.standards.in.detail,.rather.than.re-issue.for.a.further.5.years,.which.had.been.done.without.industry.
consultation,.it.would.be.appropriate.to.resign.now.to.allow.a.new.chairman.to.begin.the.process.of.review.and.establish.a. working. relationship. with. the. bsi.secretary.peter.greenwood .
chAIRmAn of fencInG BRItIsh stAndARds ResIGns
He.said.that.it.was.important.to.ensure.the.fencing.industry,.specifiers.and.end-users.of.these.18.different.standards.had.the.benefit.of.documents.that.are.correct.in.every.respect.and.that.any.changes,.new.techniques.including.other.updates.that.may.have.taken.place.since.the.last.review.some.6.years.ago .
He.hoped.that.the.new.chairperson.would.have. the. full. support. of. the. industry.and.bsi.to.ensure.that.the.review.was.done.in.the.shortest.period.of.time.and.well.represented.by.all.aspects.of.the.industry.to.achieve.the.highest.quality.of.standards .
peter.would.like.to.thank.the.members.of.the.committees,.who.have.given.their.time.and.travel.freely,.for.their.support.and.contribution.to.the.fencing.industry.in.general .
Ed note. Peter will be one of our judges at this year’s fencing competition at Driffield.PeteR WAlteRs
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MACHINERy
Having.taken.delivery.of.the.first.bobcat.t870.compact.tracked.loader.in.italy,.the.salemme.giuseppe.company.of.gerenzano. in. the. italian.province.of.Varese,.put.the.new.machine.to.work.straight.away ...
the. salemme. giuseppe. company.operates.in.road.construction,.urban.development,. excavation. works. and.earthmoving,. demolition. and. utility.construction ...the.company.purchased.the.new.t870.compact.tracked.loader.from.the.milan.branch.of.the.bobcat.dealer,.dmo .
the.first.project.for.the.new.machine.was.at.a.site.where.the.foundations.for.the.internal.road.system.for.a.new.residential.development.were.being.laid ...talking.from.the.site,.owner.giuseppe.salemme,.explained.the.reasons.for.buying.the.machine:.“our.business.covers.a.variety.of.applications.in.which.the.versatility.of. the.equipment. is.a.crucial. factor ...in.addition.to.several.types.of.larger.machines,.our.fleet.already.included.a.bobcat.s250.skid-steer.loader,.which.
has.proved.very.useful. in.numerous.applications ..
“in.light.of.the.type.of.work.we.carry.out,.we.were. looking. for.a.machine.that.was.not.only.easy.to.transport.in.terms.of.weight.and.size,.but.was.also.capable.of.operating.in.situations.where.greater.power.and.traction.than.that.offered.by.the.s250.is.required ..
“another.highly.important.aspect.that.convinced.us.to.buy.this.machine.was.the.boom.design.on.the.t870,.which.allows.the.machine.to.load.a.truck.with.high.spill.guards.without.a.problem ..also,.the.great.stability.that.the.tracks.offer.is.a.vital.factor.ensuring.safety.and.security.in.transporting.loads.with.forks,.even.on.very.uneven.ground .”
the.t870.compact.tracked.loader.offers.a.unique.working.environment.for.the.operator.that.sets.it.apart.from.the.rest.with.a.30%.improvement.in.all-round.visibility.over.previous.machines.and.a.comfortable.seat.designed.to.reduce.fatigue.in.the.operator.even.after.long.work.cycles ..
fIRst BoBcAt t870 comPAct tRAcKed loAdeR In ItAlY
the.bobcat.t870.loader.is.part.of.the.800.series,.which.includes.the.largest.machines.of.this.kind.that.bobcat.has.ever. produced .. the. t870. compact.tracked.loader.features.a.brand.new.design.that.actually.has.a.larger.frame.than.that.used.on.the.previous.t300.and.t320.models ...
the.t870.also.boasts.a.higher.pushing.force,.remarkable.hydraulic.power.and.
greater.durability.than.other.compact.machines,.coupled.with.a.rated.operating.capacity. and. power. that. make. it.extremely.productive ..
For more information about Bobcat and Bobcat products, visit the website www.bobcat.eu
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MACHINERy
ProFencer®
Proven In The Field By A Professional Contractor
• 8 Hydraulic Control Functions
• Self-Loading
• Side Shift
• Forward and back shift for hydraulic tensioning
• Height and vertical adjustment
• Hydraulic top link
• Hydraulic clamp
• Optional rewind mechanism
• Can be mounted front or rear of tractor
For more details contact Allan FroggattMobile: 07785 700952 Email: [email protected] www.profencer.co.uk
Having. worked. as. a. contractor. for.fifteen. years,. dean. watson. knows.that.having. the. right.machinery. for.the.job.can.make.all.the.difference ...in.november.2011.dean.decided.to.invest.in.profencer’s.unique.unrolling,.laying.and.tensioning.machine ...
“i.work.as.a.sole.contractor.so.any.machine.that.will.make.my.job.easier.is.a.big.help,”.says.dean ...“the.profencer.machine.makes.work.easier,.quicker.and.safer ....i’d.definitely.recommend.the.machine.to.contractors,.but.especially.contractors. who. carry. out. a. lot. of.work.by.themselves .”
dean.began.contracting.in.1997.and.offers.post.and.rail,.stock.fencing.and.field.gates.as.well.as.hedge.cutting,.flail. topping. and. grassland. slitting.services ...
the.profencer.is.a.machine.designed.specifically.for.the.professional.contractor ...it.is.a.compact.tractor.mounted.machine,.that.can.be.mounted.front.or.rear.that.will.pickup,.load.and.dispense.rolls.of.agricultural.stock.fencing.up.to.500.metres. in. length,. even. in. the. most.challenging.of.conditions ...
the.profencer.also.features.individual.hydraulic.controls.which.give.the.operator.complete.control.of.heigh,.tilt.and.wire.tension.in.total.safety ...
“i.bough.the.machine.specifically.to.carry. out. a. large. stock. and. electric.fencing. contract. at. a. farm. in.north.yorkshire.which.i.am.in.the.process.of. completing. at. the.moment .. . the.profencer.is.proving.to.be.a.huge.help.on.the.job ...it’s.like.having.another.five.contractors.on.the.job!”
mAKInG fencInG eAsIeR, QUIcKeR And sAfeRdeAn WAtson of d.W. fencInG And PAddocK seRvIces sPeAKs hIGhlY of PRofenceR
Profencer www.profencer.co.uk [email protected] Mob: 07785700952
D.W. Fencing and Paddock Services Mob: 07801442688 Tel: 01430 860875
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Tel: 0113 3935522Fax: 0113 3935499E-mail: [email protected]
Lotherton Park Farm, Copley Lane, AberfordLeeds LS25 3ED
Watson Fencing Manufacturers Limited
BRYce sUmA WIns mAJoR AWARd
the.award.was.given.for.the.bryce.powershift.Hd180 .. .this.one.man.fencing.machine.has.a.host.of.novel.features.which.clearly.caught.the.eye.of.the.judging.panel ..
this. compact. machine. with. zero.tailswing,. has. the. ability. to. rotate.through.180.degrees,.has.a.side.shift.and.a.unique.back.shift.arrangement.which.can.be.rotated.to.allow.posts.to.be.driven.left.or.righthanded..anywhere.including. in. the. most. inaccessible.areas,.whether.it.be.on.steep,.sloping.ground.or.amongst.trees.or.buildings ...another.of.this.machine’s.attributes.is.that.the.post.driver.is.mid-mounted.which.results.in.a.well.balanced.outfit.offering.uncompromised.safety.and.stability ...
the.Hd180.also.features.a.unique.‘slew.on.the.move’.arrangement ..this.allows.the.mast.to.be.slewed.uphill.on. the.move.whilst. driving.on.any.
slope,.offering.a.high.degree.of.safety.and.stability,.unmatched.by.any.other.machine.of.its.type.on.the.market ...provisions.are.made. for.carrying.a.chainsaw. and. handheld. tools.with.a.removable.front.cradle.for.stakes.and. strainers. as. standard,. as. well.as.a.built-in.rock.spike .
Bryce Suma, Linton Hill, Morebattle, Kelso TD5 8AE Tel: 01573 440314 Jock: 07970 730567 or Andrew: 07901618479 Email: [email protected] www.brycesuma.co.uk
BRYce sUmA hAs Won AnotheR mAJoR AWARd At thIs YeAR’s
lAmmA shoW WhIch Is AcKnoWledGed As the PRemIeR
AGRIcUltURAl event In the UK.
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the.RHs.flower.show.tatton.park.will.once.again.host.ladies’.day.on.thursday.19.July,.2012,.set.in.the.beautiful.surroundings.of.cheshire’s.stunning.thousand.acre.deer.park ..glam.up.for.this.special.day.with.the.chance.of.being.named.best.dressed.at.the.show ..tickets.for.both.the.day.and.evening.events.on.thursday.19.July.are.available.now.and.are.sure.to.sell.out.soon ...
ladies’.day.is.the.perfect.opportunity.for.visitors.to.dress.up.and.be.judged.as.the.best.dressed,.with.the.winner.being. presented. with. a. bottle. of.champagne .. the. day. also. offers.fashion.shows,.fashion.demonstrations,.cocktails.and.talks.–.all.promising.to.be.a.great.day.out .
Highlights include:
• Fashion Shows from the Manchester School of Art & Design Fashion Graduates, presenting their final collection.
• Fortnum & Mason Millinery Show.
• Floristry Demonstrations from Dennis van Wonderen
• Bespoke Cheshire Gardens of Distinction hats
Ticket prices range from £19.50-£23 and are on sale now. Two children under 16 go free with an accompanying full paying adult. To buy tickets: www.rhs.org.uk or call 08448 713 079
FOR PROTECH SALES PLEASE CALL ANDREW HOOPER ON 07971079751
WOOLRIDGE FARM, GLOUCESTER ROADHARTPURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL19 3BG
e-mail: [email protected]: 01452 700983
www.protechmachinery.co.uk
PROTECH MACHINERYP300S+ Tele maST POST DRIVeR STANDARD SPECIFICATION INCLUDES:
• 400 KG DRIVING WEIGHT• REMOTE LEVER CONTROL VALVE• HYDRAULIC SLEW WITH 120 DEG WORKING AREA• HYDRAULIC MAST CROWD • 800MM TELESCOPIC SLEW ARM• 35 DEG EITHER SIDE MAST ANGLE TILT• 3.2M MAST WORKING LENGTH• QUICK RELEASE 300MM THROAT WIDTH • 1 METRE TELESCOPIC MAST ExTENSION,
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GlAm UP foR lAdIes’ dAY At Rhs floWeR shoW
lantra.sector.skills.council.has.appointed.alastair.Johnston.as.the.uK.agricultural.manager.while.laura.biddick-bray.is.on.maternity.leave .
alastair. has. a. lifetime. of.experience.in.the.agricultural.sector.and.has.been.involved.in.both.employee.training.and.business.development ..for.six.years.he.served.as.the.livestock.advisor.for.the.national.farmers.union.and.then.worked.with.a.cheshire-based.agricultural.consultancy.firm .
as. the. industry.manager,.he.will. engage. with. agricultural.businesses. and. government.in. relation. to. skills. funding,.continued. professional.development. of. the. current.workforce.and.the.cultivation.of.future.employees.and.industry.leaders .
alastair.said,.“i.am.delighted.to.take.on. this. challenging. role,. and. look.forward.to.working.with.the.industry.on.a.number.of.key.developments ..there.are.many.challenges.and.opportunities.
neW AGRIcUltURe mAnAGeR At lAntRA
facing.agriculture.in.the.near.future.so.i.will.utilise.my.skills.and.professional.experience.to.serve.this.industry.which.has. such. a. vital. role. in. the. uK’s.economy .”
www.lantra.co.uk
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tinstar. design,. which. designs. and.builds. bespoke. websites,. has. just.completed.a.site.for.one.of.europe’s.leading.manufacturers.and.distributors.of.artificial.grass,.namgrass ...namgrass.is.a.number.of.different.artificial.grass.products.suitable.for.landscaping,.lawns,.sports,.play.areas,.roof.terraces;.and.in. fact. anywhere. you.would. like. to.have. real. grass. but. don’t.want. the.hassle.of.maintenance ..
tinstar. has. created. a. thoroughly.informative.website ...each.type.of.grass.is.illustrated.in.superclear.photographs.with.cross.section.and.top.views.of.the.lawns.which.even.include.all.those.brown. bits. of. grass. that. make. the.lawns.look.real.rather.than.perfect!..
the. site.moves. easily. between. the.types. of. grass. and. uses. and. gives.plenty.of.examples.of.homes,.office.blocks.and.recreational.areas.‘planted’.with.namgrass ..a.map.shows.over.70.namgrass.installers.throughout.the.uK.and.clear.diagrams.show.how.to.self-fit.and.maintain.namgrass ..
“the. website. is. comprehensive,”.explains. tinstar’s. creative. director.nick.beresford-davies ...“we.wanted.to.ensure.that.the.site.was.extremely.easy. to. navigate. so. that.namgrass.customers.could.see.the.types.of.grass.available,.costs.and.how.to.order ...there.are.some.fabulous.images.of.the.grass.in.situ ..it’s.a.great.product.and.i.defy.anyone.to.tell.the.difference.between.
tInstAR’s BRAnd neW WeBsIte foR nAmGRAss(the ARtIfIcIAl lAWn WheRe YoU cAn’t tell the dIffeRence)
namgrass.and.real.grass.until.they.get.up.close!”.nick.adds,.“we.completed.the.website.in.about.six.weeks.from.brief.to.delivery.and.used.dozens.of.images .”
Take a look at the live website at www.namgrass.co.uk. If you would like a bespoke website designed for you, visit www.tinstar.co.uk or contact the Tinstar Studio at [email protected].
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BsW tImBeR mAKes moRnInGs eAsI!bsw.timber.is.hosting.a.series.of.open.mornings.throughout.2012.to.promote.its.‘easi’.timber.range .
the. ‘easi. morning’. events. will.take.place.at.builders.merchants.and. bsw. customer. premises.throughout.the.country,.as.part.of.a..uK-wide. roadshow. showcasing.the.full.easi.range ...
the. easi. product. portfolio. was.expanded. this. year. to. include.construction,.fencing.and.decking.products,.as.well.as.sleepers,.pallets.and.packaging ..
bsw’s. marketing. manager. eve.Johnson.said,..“so.far,.the.building.trade’s.response.to.our.easi.range.of.products.has.been.hugely.positive.since.we.launched.our.‘timber.made.easi’. campaign. at. the. start. of..the.year ..
“we.are.using.the.easi.mornings.to.continue.to.raise.the.profile.of.the.full.product.range.to.both.customers.and.end-users.alike .”
bsw’s.timber.made.easi.campaign.is. transforming.the.easi.product.portfolio.by.simplifying.the.supply.process.for.customers.across.a.wide.range.of.market.sectors ..
the. campaign. brings. with. it. a.revamped. sales. and. technical.support.process,.and.customers.can. now. also. benefit. from. easi.point-of-sale.packs.which.are..now.available ..
For more information and to find the nearest Easi Morning event, log on to: www.easi-timber.co.uk Sales : 0800 5878887 [email protected]
For more information about BSW please visit www.bsw.co.uk
UK-WIde RoAdshoW lAUnched shoWcAsInG fUll RAnGe of ‘eAsI’ tImBeR PRodUcts
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dAd UK sUPPoRt 2012 olYmPIcs dad. uK. is. extremely. proud. to.announce. their. involvement. at. the.2012.olympics!..
dad.uK.are.proud.of.the.work.they.have.carried.out.in.order.to.provide.over.2,000. fire. rated.mailboxes. to.the.athletes.Village,.in.plenty.of.time.for.the.start.of.the.olympics .
dad.worked.closely.with.the.architects.to.ensure.the.mailboxes.became.an.integral.part.of.the.aesthetics.of.each.building ...as.you.can.see.from.the.images.themselves,.the.fR60mb.range.of.mailboxes.not.only.add.safety.and.
security.to.the.residents,.but.also.a.design.element.to.the.building.itself ...these.60.minute.fire-rated.post.boxes.are. designed. with. a. spring. loaded.flap,.intumescent.lining.and.cylinder.guards .
to.find.out.more.about.this.project.and.other.ground.breaking,.innovative.projects. that. dad. are. involved. in,.please.contact.dad.directly.or.one.of.our.approved.distributors .
www.dadgroup.co.uk
fIRe RAted letteRBoxes At the olYmPIc vIllAGe
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xxxFENCING PEOPLE
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brett. landscaping,. one. of. the. uK’s.leading. manufacturers. of. hard.landscaping. products,. is. pleased. to.announce.the.appointment.of.alan.smith.as.managing.director,.effective.as.of.1st.march.2012 .
alan.joins.brett.landscaping.with.a.30.year.career. in. the.building.materials.sector,.most.recently.with.welsh.slate.ltd ..prior.to.that.he.spent.seven.years.with.aggregates.industries.plc .
speaking.about.the.appointment,.bill.brett,.chairman,.brett.group.said;.“alan.joins.at.an.important.and.exciting.time.for.brett.landscaping ..the.company.has. spent. several. years. refining. its.offer.and.now.has.a.superior.product.range.backed.with.outstanding.customer.support .
. “alan’s. track. record. of. actively.leading.from.the.front,.matched.with.his. experience. and. market. insight,.make.him.the.ideal.candidate.to.take.brett.landscaping.forward ..He.will.be.supported.by. a. team.of. passionate,.
BRett lAndscAPInG APPoInts neW mAnAGInG dIRectoR
customer-focused.staff .”
bill.brett.will.be.working.closely.with.alan. when. he. takes. the. position. to.ensure.continuity.and.delivery.of.the.company’s.commitments.for.2012.and.2013 ..alan.smith.will.be.based.at.brett.landscaping’s.Head.office.in.barrow-upon-soar.in.leicestershire .
www.brett.co.uk/landscaping
AlAn smIth
due. to. the.current.drought,.and.the. enforcement. of. hose-pipe.bans.which. came. into. effect. on.5th.april,.the.british.association.of.landscape.industries.(bali).is.still.working.very.hard.to.persuade.water. companies. to. grant. the.concessionary.28.day.exemption.for.establishing.new.planting.and.newly.laid.turf ..
drought. orders. and. temporary.restrictions. also. greatly. affect.suppliers. to. our. industry. who.may. also. be. losing. orders. or.incurring. additional. cost. due. to.loss. of. business .. an. agreement.was. reached. to. have. a. meeting.between.all.the.water.companies.and. those. associations. involved.in.landscaping.which.was.held.on.tuesday. 10th. april .. . both. paul.cowell.(bali.national.chairman).and. wayne. grills. (bali. chief.operations. officer). along. with.representatives.of.the.Hta,.apl.and.
the.turf.grass.growers.association.were.involved.in.this.meeting.and.the.developments.will.be.communicated.to.their.membership.and.published.on.their.website.asap ...
wayne.grills. commented,. “bali.members.are.reporting.issues.daily.in.respect.of.cancelled.or.postponed.contracts.and.projects ..individual.member.companies.are.reporting.potential.losses.of.several.hundred.thousand.pounds.worth.of.stock.due.to.cancelled.or.postponed.contracts/orders ..the.water.companies.do.not.appear.to.have.acknowledged.the.severity.of.the.problems.that.temporary.use.bans.will.bring.for.the.landscape.industry.in.the.coming.months .”
www.bali.co.uk
BAlI contInUes Its cAmPAIGn WIth the WAteR comPAnIes
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Name .neil.Ryan
Married/Children? married.with.two.small.people.living.in.my.house,.one.of.which.has.just.got.big.all.of.a.sudden .
Position/Company managing.director.with.ptg.treatments
Previous Employment.-.farmer.-.Research.scientist.-.sales.manager
What do you consider the main issues affecting the fencing and landscaping industry? Respecting.and.believing.in.the.materials.that.we.use ..promoting.the.benefits.of.those.materials.instead.of.focusing.on.the.possible.disadvantages ..the.industry.has.a.long.and.complex.supply.chain.and.if.everyone.takes.responsibility.for.their.contribution,.we.will.end.up.with.great.products ..
What’s been your best idea? selling.our.caravan
And your worst? buying.a.second.hand.timber.drying.kiln.without.knowing.how.to.dismantle.it .
What do you like about Fencing and Landscaping News? it.focuses.on.the.issues.facing.the.sector.and.is.very.good.at.reporting.what.the.industry.really.thinks.about.those.issues .
Favourite film? the.shawshank.Redemption
Beer or Wine?.what’s.with.the.‘or’?
Favourite Food? anything.that.swims,.preferably.with.chips.and.mushy.peas ..on.second.thoughts;.i.would.exclude.plankton,.jelly.fish.and.anything.without.fins.or.with.legs .
Favourite saying? growing.old.is.mandatory,.growing.up.is.optional
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you take with you? - fishing.Rod.-.Really.comfy.beach.lounger.for.my.crippling.bouts.of.laziness.-.solar.powered.and.satellite.connected.ipad
Newspaper you read? the.daily.ipad
Favourite sport? forumla.1.and.other.petrol.burning,.noise.making.and.co2.generating.pursuits.that.help.me.forget.about.environmental.matters.for.a.couple.of.hours .
Pound or Euro? pound;.it.will.exist.in.12.months.time .
In the hot seAt neIl RYAn
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Holme.Village.Hall.charity.and.Holme.Rovers.football.club.held.the.official.opening.of. their. refurbished.pavilion.recently ..the.opening.ceremony.was.carried. out. by. guests. of. honour,.Howdenshire. and. Haltemprice. mp.david.davis.and.John.Hawley.(former.arsenal,. Hull. city,. scunthorpe,. and.leeds.player) .
Rolawn.supported.the.project.with.a.donation.of.their.medallion.turf .
“Volunteers.had.worked.extremely. hard. to.move.the.project.to.its.completion,.it.has.been.a.real.‘team.effort’.and.it.was.a.great.accolade.to.everyone.involved.to.have. our. member. of.parliament. and. John.Hawley.do.the.honours ..i.was.very.grateful.for.
the.support.of.a.major.company.and.david.was.also.glad.to.see.big.business.helping.grass.roots.efforts”.commented.eRyc.cllr ..nick.evans.the.Village.Hall.chairman,.and.Vice.chair.of.the.Humber.playing.fields.association ..
www.holmevillagehall.org www.Rolawn.co.uk
dAvId dAvIs mP & John hAWleY, foRmeR footBAll stAR oPen holme PAvIlIon
with.a.varied.and.hugely.successful.career.in.the.construction.materials.industry. spanning. more. than. 20.years,. owen. batham. brings. the.perfect.combination.of.operational.and.commercial.acumen.to.his.current.role.as.sales.and.marketing.director.of.elite.precast.concrete,.a.rapidly.expanding.shropshire.business .
His.expertise.has.proved.invaluable.since. owen. joined. elite. precast.concrete,.and.he.has.already.helped.the.company.increase.sales.by.more.than.430%.between.2008.and.2011 ..while. consolidating. elite. precast.concrete’s. position. as. one. of. the.uK’s. market. leaders. in. supplying.interlocking. blocks,.waste. storage.systems.and.kentledge.blocks.remains.a.key.priority.for.owen,.he.will.also.play.a.major.role.in.the.company’s.
ambitious.growth.plans,.as.it.aims.to.not.only.break.into.other.industries.but.expand.internationally,.with.an.initial.focus.on.moving.into.belgium,.Holland.and.northern.europe .
owen.feels.a.key.challenge.for.elite.precast.concrete.is.how.to.keep.costs.low.and.under.control.as.operations.expand ..He.also.believes.it.is.vital.that. the. company’s. future. growth.doesn’t.compromise.the.current.core.strengths.of.its.business.model .
For further information about Elite Precast Concrete please contact 01952 588885, email [email protected], or visit www.eliteprecast.co.uk.
oWen BAthAm - sAles And mARKetInG dIRectoR of elIte PRecAst concRete
dAvId dAvIs mP At oPenInG of holme PAvIllIon
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the.‘smoke.&.mirrors’.show.garden.designed.by.alexandra.froggatt.is.the.first. gold. ever. awarded. to. a. show.garden. at. the.RHs. london.plant.&.design.show ..
Rolawn. supported. the. garden. with.a.donation.of.landscaping.bark.and.organic.multi-purpose.compost ..
alexandra. commented. “the. garden.was.themed.on.‘awkward.alleyways’.and.demonstrates.how.to. transform.a.small.neglected.area.into.an.urban.oasis ..the.garden.employs.a.variety.of.
simple.and.elegant.solutions.to.green.up.difficult.spaces ...the.use.of.acrylic.mirrors.and.curves.create.the.illusion.of.greater.space.and. the.strong.use.of.white.acts.to.lift.the.shaded.area ..evergreen. planting. provides. textural.contrast.while.red.dogwood.stems.and.hot.pink.anemone.coronaria.brighten.the.plot ..privacy.is.created.by.using.green.wall.panels.as.screening .”
www.azaleagardendesign.co.uk www.rolawn.co.uk
Rhs Gold medAl WInnInG GARden desIGneR selects RolAWn PRodUcts
Royal.lytham.&.st.annes.golf.course.have.recently.used.over.3,500.sq .m.minster. pro. turf. as. part. of. their.course. preparations. for. the. 2012.open.championship .
Head.greenkeeper.paul.smith.said.“as.part.of.our.preparations.for.the.2012.open.championship,.we.have.made.a.number.of. improvements,.including.returfing.part.of.the.short.course.fairways.and.practice.ground.with.minster.pro,. the.existing. turf.
being.used.for.revetting.a.number.of.the.206.bunkers.which.pepper.the.course.and.greens,”.he.said ..“the.past.couple.of.years.have.been.difficult.with.extremes.of.temperature.which.made.it.difficult.to.grow.in.any.changes,.but.we.are.pretty.much.on.top.of.it.now .”
www.rolawn.co.uk
RoYAl lYthAm & st Annes select RolAWn mInsteR PRo tURf
third.year.oxford.brookes.university.architecture.student.stephanie.lewis.was.presented.with.the.annual.tRada-.and.timbmet-sponsored.student.design.competition.trophy.at.ecobuild,.standing.in.the.curvaceous,.cocoon-like.plywood.pavilion.which.won.her.first.prize .
launched. in. 2010,. the. competition.is. run. in. conjunction. with. oxford.brookes. school. of. architecture. and.challenges. students. to. explore. the.potential. and.push. the.creative.and.structural.possibilities.of.wood .
this. year. the. brief. was. to. create. a.demountable. shelter. for. a. “marine.rehabilitation.centre”.where.an. injured. marine. could.rest. and. recuperate. on.mewstone. island,. near.plymouth,. as. part. of. a.rehabilitation.programme ..it.also.had.to.double.as.a.means.of. getting. to.and.from. the. island,. and. a.display.pavilion.for.tRada’s.stands. at. ecobuild. and.timber. expo,. where. it.
could.exhibit.models.of.the.15.other.competition.entries .
ms. lewis,. whose. path. to. her.architectural. degree. started. with. a.design. and. technology:. Resistant.materials.gcse,.selected.plywood.for.her.design.to.challenge.preconceptions.about.an.“industrial.material”.by.creating.unexpected.shapes.with.it ..
she.is.also.intrigued.by.using.flat.planes.to.develop.structures.with.volume .
www.trada.co.uk
PlYWood RehABIlItAtIon shelteR tAKes tRAdA stUdent desIGn AWARd
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one.of.the.uK’s.leading.manufacturers.of.decorative.garden.timber.products,.forest.garden,.is.pleased.to.confirm.that. the. company. has. supplied. a.wealth. of. products. to. projects. and.design. showcases. throughout. the.ideal.Home.show .
all. of. the. products. were. supplied.directly.to.tV’s.david.domoney,.who.helped.to.design.and.develop.each.of.the.features ...Having.a.long.running.
relationship.with.david,.he. selected.forest. garden’s. products. for. their.eye.catching.design.and.outstanding.quality ..
ahead. of. the. show,. forest. garden.supplied.its.arden.gazebo.to.tV.royalty.alan.titchmarsh,.to.be.used.as.part.of.his.‘love.your.garden’.display.garden ...in.addition.they.also.supplied.several.caledonian.Raised.beds.for.the.prince’s.House ...this.unique.kit-form.house.is.
created.in.association.with.the.prince’s.trust.and.a.major.uK.house.builder.to. demonstrate. all. of. the. traditional.build.techniques.associated.with.the.foundation .
two. of. the. entrants. to. the. show’s.young.talent.showcase.-.‘ideal.young.gardeners. of. the. year. 2012’. -. also.benefitted.from.having.access.to.forest.garden.products ...
foRest GARden Gets the ‘RoYAl’ tReAtment At the IdeAl home shoW
For further information call 0844 248 9801 or email [email protected]. www.forestgarden.co.uk
James.Jones.&.sons.ltd.hosted.a.visit.to.its.lockerbie.sawmill.from.members.of.the.walking.with.the.wounded.charity.and.has.become.a.sponsor.of.the.next.expedition.which.aims.to.take.at.least.five.wounded.soldiers. to. the.summit.of.mount.everest ...
on.saturday.april.16.2011,.the.walking.with.the.wounded.north.pole.expedition.team.skied.into.the.record.books,.as.they.became.the.first.team.of.unsupported.war-wounded.amputees.to.reach.the.geographical.north.pole ...
two.members.of.the.everest.expedition.team,.martin.Hewitt.and.david.wiseman,.visited.James.Jones.&.sons.ltd.to.discuss.
the.everest.trek.and.to.learn.more.about.the.industry.in.general,.and.the.forestry.and.sawmill.sector.in.particular .
the. funds. raised. will. finance. new.qualifications,. courses. and. further.education.for.those.who.are.seriously.injured.and.will.enable.the.blind,.the.burn.victims,.the.mentally.injured,.the.amputees.and.all.the.other.wounded,.to.rebuild.their. lives.and.to.return.to.the.work.place ..
Further details can be found at http://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/
JAmes Jones & sons ltd hosts the WAlKInG WIth the WoUnded chARItY At locKeRBIe
it.has.been.maturing.for.five.years.but.finally.(on.mothers’.day),.a.plan.drawn.up.by.students.at.oatridge.college.in.west.lothian.to.create.a.“community.orchard”.for.the.neighbouring.villagers.of.ecclesmachan.and.threemiletown.became.a.reality .
Volunteers. turned.out. to.plant.25.apples.trees,.all.of.them.traditional.scottish.varieties,.which.in.years.to.come. will. provide. an. educational.resource.on.the.college.estate.and.a.regular.supply.of.fruit.for.local.families.willing.to.help.with.maintenance.and.harvesting .
the. project. was. first. mooted. by.countryside.management.students.at.the.specialist.landbased.college.in. 2007. and. although. research.was.carried.out.by.successive.year.groups,. it. was. not. until. last. year.that.a.site.was.located.and.funding.was.secured .
“it’s.good.to.think.that.we.are.doing.something.which.will.hopefully.be.looked.after.and.enjoyed.by.future.students. and. generations. of. local.residents,”. says. Higher. national.certificate.student.shaun.Robertson.from.tranent.in.east.lothian .
www.oatridge.ac.uk
An APPle foR the fUtUReoAtRIdGe stUdents cReAte A commUnItY oRchARd
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ACCESS BARRIERS
alexandra.security.products.. 01892.833.001.. sales.. traffic.barriers,.parking.posts,bollards.and.traffic.flow.plates
f.H.brundle. 01708.25.35.45. sales. traffic.barriers,.parking.posts.and.bollards
procter.concrete.and.fencing.products. 0113.2862586. Jason.torvill. manual.traffic.barriers,.bollards.etc ..www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
CHAINLINK FENCING
anderton.concrete.. 01606.79436.. sales.office.. chainlink.to.bs1722.and.fittings
crowthorne.fencing.&.timber.suppliers.. 01234.273077.. sales.office.. eXtensiVe.Rangeof.all.tHings.cHainlinK.–.the.solution.provider!
f.H.brundle. 01708.25.35.45. sales. full.range.of.chainlink.fencing
gaurdian.wire.ltd.. 0161.6246020.. sales.dept.. full.range.of.chainlink.fencing
Hampton.steel.ltd......... 01933.234070....... sales.office...... galvanised.or.pvc.coated.chain.link.fencing.www .hamptonsteel .co .uk
John.chirnside.&.sons.ltd.. 01732.882.367.. sales.. full.range.of.chainlink.fencing.&.gates
procter.concrete.&.fencing.products. 0113.2862586. Jason.torvill. chainlink,.posts,.fittings,.barbed.wire,.razor.wire..www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
CHESTNUT PALE MANUFACTURERS AND STOCKISTS
cwp.fencing.. 07985.298221.. colin.Roots.. chestnut.materials.and.fencing,.sussex.post.and.cleft.rail
estate.fencing.ltd.. 01424.775.333.. sales.dept.. chestnut.fencing.and.stakes
e ..J.Holmes.&.sons.ltd.. 0162.2842797.. sales.dept.. chestnut.fencing.and.stakes ..fsc.certified.www .ejholmesandsons .co .uk
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker...... fsc/.pefc..certified.cleft.posts.and.rails.installation.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
manchester.chestnut.. 0161.7772314.. sales.dept.. manufactuReRs.–.iso9002.–.accRedited
torry.Hill.chestnut.fencing.ltd. 01795.886.020. sales.dept.. chestnut.fencing.manufacturers,.cleft.post.and.rails.plus.stakes ..fsc.pure.100% ..www .torryhill .co .uk
CONCRETE POST MANUFACTURERS
anderton.concrete.. 0160.679436.. sales.office.. an.extensive.range.of.garden.&.security.fencing
crowthorne.fencing.&.timber.suppliers.. 01234.273077.. sales.office.. full.range.of.posts,.panels.and.bollards
fp.mccann. 01455.290780.. sales.. full.range.of.fence.posts.and.gravel.boards
procter.concrete.&.fencing.products.. 0113.2862586.. Jason.torvilll.. full.range.of.concrete.posts.&.gravel.boards.www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
stockport.fencing.ltd.. 0161.4770010.. sales.. full.range.of.concrete.posts.and.panels.available ..www .stockportfencing .co .uk.. 01630.672722.
welch.fencing.. 01772.336476.. sales.. full.Range.of.concrete.posts.and.panels.available.www .garden-fence-panels .co .uk
COLOURED STEEL FENCE AND LATTICE
Kookaburra.fencing.ltd.. 01638.508640.. sales.. coloured.steel.fencing.systems
climar.colourfence.ltd.. 01594.544276.. sales.. Hi-tensile.Zincalume.colorbond.steel ..www .climar .com .au
CLEFT FENCING
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker...... fsc/.pefc..certified.cleft.posts.and.rails.installation.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk.
winterbourne.Zelston.fencing.ltd.. 01929.459245.. Richard.bower.. cleft.fencing.materials
torry.Hill.chestnut.fencing.ltd. 01795.886.020. sales.dept.. chestnut.fencing.manufacturers,.cleft.post.and.rails.plus.stakes ..fsc.pure.100%.www .torryhill .co .uk
CRASH BARRIER SUPPLIERS
alexandra.security.products.. 01892.833.001... sales.. armco.and.boxbeam
d.&.c.fencing.. 0800.5424037.. connor.o’brian.. suppliers.of.all.crash.barrier.supplies.including.armco
.f.H.brundle. 01708.25.35.45. sales. armco.type.crash.barriers.and.posts
oakdale.fencing.............. 02476.588909...... tom......... suppliers.of.armco.crash.barriers.new.&.Reclaimed ..ideal.for.bullock.fences..www .oakdalefencing .co .uk
newton.&.frost.fencing.ltd. 01435.811615. sales. suppliers.of.all.crash.barriers.new.and.used.including.car.park ...sales@nffltd .co .uk
CREOSOTED FENCING AND TIMBER
batsford.timber.ltd.. 01985.219555. sales.. www .batsfordtimber .co .uk.. 01608.651096
calders.&.grandidge. 01205.358866. sales. www .caldersandgrandidge .com
Hfs.timber.. 01604.581444.. sales.. www .hfstimber .co .uk
H.J.webb.&.son.. 01793.783879.. Jez.webb.. www .webbswood .co .uk
DECKING AND ACCESSORIES
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker..... planed.timber.and.decking.tanalised.or.vac.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
Kdm.international.ltd.. 01473.276900.. sales. importers,.stockist.and.distributors.of.deck.boards,.spindles,.newels,.Handrails.and.Joists
ELECTRIC FENCING
gallagher.powerfence.uK. 02476.470141. .sales. agricultural.electric.fencing ..Visit.www .gallaghereurope .com
ENGLISH OAK SUPPLIERS
a.Hingley.&.son.ltd.. 01773.550055.. John.Hingley.. all.oak.fencing.requirements
.a.&.J.scott.ltd.. 01668.217288.. ian.barfoot.. cut.oak.beams,.suppliers.of.all.grades.of.oak.round.timbers.www .ajscott .co .uk
d.&.c.fencing.contractors.. 0800.5424037.. david.fisher.. suppliers.of.all.crash.barrier.supplies.including.armco
John.brooke.ltd.. 01664.823103.. sales.. all.oak.fencing.and.beam.requirements
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker..... sleepers/beams/posts.and.rails.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
corwen.forestry.timber.products.ltd.. 01490.440316.. sales.. all.oak.fencing.and.beam.requirements
a .J.charlton.&.sons.. 0137.3812521.. sales.. all.oak.fencing.and.beam.cut.to.required.sizes
linnell.bros.ltd.. 0132.7857217.. Roger.linnell.. all.oak.fencing.requirements
morgan.timber.. 0163.4290909.. sales.dept.. all.types,.sawn.or.machined,.from.our.sawmill
nelson.butler.&.son.ltd. 01507.523451. carl.butler. cutting.fencing,.Joinery.&.beam.oak,.from.our.own.sawmill
timberstore.-.beaconsfield.. 01494.671921. sales. beam.&.fencing.grades.cut.to.your.requirements .
timberstore.-.crawley.. 01342.717155. sales. beam.&.fencing.grades.cut.to.your.requirements .
EUROPEAN FENCING SUPPLIES
daco.timber.products. 01797.344422. sales. importers,.stockist.and.distributors.of.continental.fencing.and.gates.www .dacotimber .com
Kdm.international.ltd.. 01473.276900.. sales. importers,.stockist.and.distributors.of.screen,.gates,.lattice.and.border.panels
FITTINGS, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
british.gates.&.timber.ltd.. 01580.291555.. sales.office.. all.types.of.fittings,.tools.and.accessories.available
corwen.forestry.timber.products.ltd.. 01490.440316.. sales.. all.types.available
crowthorne.fencing.&.timber.suppliers.. 01234.273077.. sales.office.. the.solution.provider!
procter.concrete.&.fencing.products. 0113.2862586. Jason.torvill. fence.and.gate.fittings.www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
Garden Furniture and Structures
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker..... Range.of.teak.garden.furniture/.softwood/hardwood.pergolas.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
Kdm.international.ltd.. 01473.276900.. sales. importers,.stockist.and.distributors.of.softwood.furniture,.arches.and.pergolas
To obtain an entry in the Buyers’ Guide (£110.00 +VAT per Year) Contact Simone Gallon or Ben Walton on 01274 610 101.
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GENERAL FENCE MANUFACTURERS
alexandra.security.products.. 01892.833.001... sales.. full.range.of.fittings,.tools.and.accessories
akinsons.fencing.. 01977.550.441.. sales.. all.types.of.timber.fencing.www .atkinsonsfencing .co .uk
british.gates.&.timber.ltd.. 01580.291555.. sales.. office.High.quality.pressure.treated.fencing.available
charles.Ransfords.sawmills.. 01588.638331.. sales.dept. domestic,.agricultural.and.highways.fencing ..specialist.acoustic.suppliers ..www .ransfords .co .uk
corwen.forestry.timber.products.ltd.. 01490.440316.. sales.. full.range.of.pressure-treated.fencing
derek.fox.&.sons.. 01772.784626.. sales.. one.stop.suppliers.and.gate.manufacturers ..www .derekfoxtimber .co .uk
dJ.price.timber.&.fencing.supplies. 01939.235720. sales. Round.and.half.round.peeled.post.and.rails,.treated.or.untreated ..www .djprice .webs .com.
gaurdian.wire.ltd.. 0161.6246020.. sales.. dept.all.types.of.fencing.available
gwR.agricultural.fencing.suppliers.. 01939.234880.. sales.. traditional.and.peeled.treated.fencing
iae.fencing.. 01538.755888.. sales.. office.full.range.of.standard.&.bespoke.steel.fencing
John.brooke.ltd.. 01664.823103.. sales.. full.range.of.pressure-treated.fencing
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker... full.range.of.tanalised.fencing.materials.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
a .e.evans.. 0197.8710455.. sales.. office.machine.rounded.and.traditionally.peeled.treated.fencing
western.log.group.. 0163.9896715.. tony.evans.. pressure.treated.fencing
carron.bridge.sawmill.. 01848.331661.. sales.office.. full.range.of.fencing.slats.and.materials
stewart.timber.products.. 01236.727776.. sales.office.. www .stewartfencing .co .uk
calders.&.grandidge.. 01205.358866.. sales.office.. Residential,.agricultural,.Highways.fencing.–.pressure.treated
m.&.m.timber.co.ltd ... 01299.832.611.. sales.. all.types.of.fencing.available.www .mmtimber .co .uk
taylormade.timber.products.ltd.. 0191.3720524.. sales.. wide.range.of.fencing.components,.including.posts,.rails,.boards,.feather.edge,.. . . cappings.&.panels.www .taylormadetimber .co .uk
timberstore.-.beaconsfield.. 01494.671921. sales. full.range.of.fencing.materials.available ..the.one.stop.supplier .
timberstore.-.crawley.. 01342.717155. sales. full.range.of.fencing.materials.available ..the.one.stop.supplier .
watson.engineering. 0113.3935522. Johnny.scott. www .watsonengineering .co .uk
HOME OFFICES, LODGES, CABINS AND GARAGES
Kdm.international.ltd.. 01473.276900.. sales. importers,.stockist.and.distributors.of.scandinavian.and.european.Home.offices,... . . lodges,.cabins.and.garages
HURDLES
chairworks.. 0208.2473700.. sales.office.. all.types.of.garden.products ..mainly.hurdles,.trellis.&.other.types.of.borders
iae.fencing.. 01538.755888.. sales.office.. traditional.steel.hurdles.&.continuous.bar
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker... framed.willow.,.std.willow.and.hazel.hurdles.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk.
Kdm.international.ltd.. 01473.276900.. sales. importers,.stockist.and.distributors.of.willow.and.Hazel.Hurdles
LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
crowthorne.fencing.&.landscaping.suppliers.. 01344.885451.. sales.office.. paving.rockery.and.aggregate.supplies
crowthorne.fencing.timber.suppliers.. 01234.273077.. sales.office.. paving,.aggregates,.sleepers.and.lots.more
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker.. full.range.of.round.and.sawn.lanscaping.timbers ..www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
listers.timber. 01777.228.219. sales. www .listerstimber .co .uk
m.&.m.timber.co.ltd.. 01299.832.611.. sales.. all.types.of.landscape.products.www .mmtimber .co .uk
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
leightweight.solutions.ltd.. 0161.4770010.. sales.. litecrete®.full.range.of.posts.and.gravel.boards.available ..www .litecrete .co .uk.. 01630.672722.
ONE STOP SUPPLIERS
batsford.timber.. 01985.219555. sales.. stocks.of.post,.mesh,.gates,.railings,.fittings.. 01608.651096
corwen.forestry.timber.products.. 01490.440316.. sales.. all.fencing.and.landscape.requirements
crowthorne.fencing.and.landscape.suppliers.. 01344.885451.. sales.office.. all.fencing.and.landscape.requirements
crowthorne.fencing.and.timber.suppliers.. 01234.275077.. sales.office.. massive.range.–.extensive.stocks
estate.sawmills.. 01274.487882.. michael.calvert.. garden.&.agricultural.fencing.materials.and.decking ...www .estatesawmills .co .uk
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker... timber,.wire,.concrete..-.complete.fencing.service.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
marthall.tree.products.. 01565.650526.. david.godsmark.. all.fencing.and.landscape.requirements
procter.concrete.&.fencing.products. 0113.2862586. Jason.torvill. full.range.of.materials.for.the.fencing.contractor.www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
timberstore.ltd.. 01494.671921.. ian.caldwell.. every.type.of.fencing.imaginable!
m.&.m.timber.co.ltd.. 01299.832.611.. sales.. Quality.british.timber ..a.range.of.products.second.to.none ..www .mmtimber .co .uk
listers.timber. 01777.228.219. sales. www .listerstimber .co .uk
watson.engineering. 0113.3935522. Johnny.scott. www .watsonengineering .co .uk
PANEL AND SHED MANUFACTURER
crowthorne.fencing.and.landscape.suppliers.. 01344.885451.. sales.office.. lap.panels,.thick.boards.and.european.screens.and.trellis
golden.larch.. 01703.812411.. R.giddings.. Quality.british.timber.fencing.panels,.trellis.&.gates
Huntree.fencing.ltd. 01480.471082. sales. lap.panels,.close.board.panels,.trellis,.pickets.&.gates
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker... tanalised/tanatone./.golden.larch.waney.lap,.feather.edge.and.trellis..www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
lewis.tyler.and.sons.. 01707268.523.. alan.tyler.. fencing.panels,.timber.gates,.pressure.trtd.sftwd.fncg
listers.timber.. 01777.228219.. sales.. fencing.panel.manufacturers.and.concrete.post.suppliers
meades.sawmills.. 01989.562162.. david.sainsbury.. Quality.fencing.panels.etc ..home.grown.tmbr.creosoted
clarke.fencing.timber.. 01745.860228.. peter.clarke.. Quality.timber,.gates.and.sheds.of.all.descriptions
STOCK FENCE – HIGH TENSILE AND MILD STEEL
corwen.forestry.timber.products.. 01490.440316.. sales.. full.range.available
crowthorne.fencing.and.timber.supplies.. 01234.273077.. sales.office.. we’re.fully.wired.up!
f.H.brundle. 01708.25.35.45. sales. full.range.of.galvanised.and.green.stock.fence
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker.. full.range.available.-.advice.on.installation.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
PLANNING CONSULTANTS
acorus.world.property.services. 01977.682313. iain.skinner. the.national.rural.property.planning.specialists.www .acorus .co .uk
PLAY SURFACES
ashlands.fencing. 07949.243.833. ian. Rubber.play.surfaces.available,.full.range.of.colours.(wet.pour) ..
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker.. supergrass,.bark,.woodchip,.rubber.wetpour,.tiles.en1177.en.1176..www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
POST AND GRAVEL BOARD MANUFACTURERS
procter.concrete.&.fencing.products. 0113.2862586. Jason.torvill. full.range.of.concrete.posts.and.gravel.boards.www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
welch.fencing.. 01772.336476.. sales.. full.Range.of.post.and.gravel.boards.available ..www .garden-fence-panels .co .uk
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POST DRIVERS, POST HOLE AUGERS AND DIGGERS
auger.torque.europe.ltd. 01451.861.652. sales. www .augertorque .com
bryce.contractors.. 01573.440314. Jock.bryce.. suma.&.VectoR.machines.–.five.quality.high.performance.machines.on.offer.. 07970.730567
corwen.forestry.timber.products.. 01490.440316.. sales.. full.range.available
mcarthur.group.. 01179.430500.. cyclone.dept.. KingHitter.post.drivers.&.spares.and.accessories
microplant.. 0870.321.0256.. sales.. full.range.available.www .awmachinery .co .uk.www .microplant .net
m .w ..plant.sales.. 01279.771803.. m ..wilson.. sKidsteR.tractor.&.mini.digger.auger.drive.units
wrag.uK.. 01889.590275.. sales.. www .wrag .co .uk
PVCu FENCING MANUFACTURERS
duralock.performance.fencing.. 01608.678238.. sales.office.. all.types.of.pvcu.fencing.available.www .duralock .com
liniar.. 01332.883800.. sales.. durable,.low.maintenance.styles.suitable.for.many.applications ..www .liniar .co .uk
supalite.fencing.. 01977.689111.. sales.. Quality.plastic.post.and.gravel.board.manufacturers.www .supalitefencing .co .uk
SECURITY FENCING MANUFACTURERS
alexandra.security.products.. 01892.833.001... sales.. steel.security.fencing,.anti-climb.devices,.pipe.clamp
c.and.w.fencing.. 01255.871300.. i.Kettle.. all.types.of.fencing,.gates,.railings,.ironwork
guardian.wire.. 01616.246020.. sales.dept.. full.range.of.security.fencing.available
f.H.brundle. 01708.25.35.45. sales. welded.mesh,.security,.vandal.proof,.braded.tape.and.security.spikes
iae.fencing.. 01538.755888.. sales.office.. full.range.of.mesh.&.railing.systems
J .b ..corrie.&.co.. 01730.262552.. maurice.Hickman.. steel.security.fencing
John.chirnside.and.sons.. 01732.882367.. sales.. steel.security.fencing
orsogril.uK.. 0131.441.1255.. sales.office.. grating.fences,.mesh,.louvred,.stainless.steel,.railings,.ballparks.and.gates
loaninghill.fabrication.ltd.. 01506.858466.. david.mcgowan.. all.types.of.security.fencing,.gates,.railings.and.ironwork
l.m.bateman.&.co. 01538.361.326. ian.darlington. palisade,.bowtop.vertical.bar.&.mesh.systems.www .lmbateman .co .uk.... 07801.303764
procter.concrete.&.fencing.products. 0113.2862586. Jason.torvill. wide.range.of.security.fencing.and.gates ..www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
william.bain.fencing.. 01236.457333.. sales.. manufacturers.of.lochrin.palisades,plus.gates,rails.&.safety.barriers
nins.trading.(uK).. 01656.842.400.. sales.. manufacturers.of.security.steel.palisade.fencing.www .nins .co .uk
watson.engineering. 0113.3935522. Johnny.scott. www .watsonengineering .co .uk
SHED MANUFACTURERS
albany.shed.co. 01536.762085.. tom.burbidge.. manufacturers.of.sheds.for.site.&.Retail.www .albanysheds .co .uk
SOFTWOOD SUPPLIERS
a.&.J.scott.ltd.. 01668.217288.. ian.barfoot.. sawmill.producing.quality.fencing.&.landscaping.timber ..www .ajscott .co .uk
balcas.timber.. 02866.323003.ireland. sales.office.. all.types.of.sawn.fencing,.square.&.round ..nationwide .... 01606.737507.uK
batsford.timber.. 01985.219.555. sales.. full.range.of.round.&.sawn.timber,.plus.special.orders.. 01608.651096..
John.brooke.. 01664.823103.. sales.. all.types.of.sawn.and.round.timber.pressure-treated
cordiners.sawmills. 01330.823366. James.cordiner. full.range.of.sawn.and.round.fencing.timber
corwen.forestry.timber.products.. 01490.440316.. sales.. all.types.sawn.and.round.fsc.registered
chairworks.. 02082.473700.. office.. all.types.of.garden.products ..many.hurdles,.trellis.&.other.types.of.borders
crowthorne.fencing.and.timber.supplies.. 01234.273077.. sales.office.. full.range.of.timber.components.&.carcassing
etc.sawmills. 01691.622441.. sales.dept.. fencing.materials ..all.n/w.delivery
ellis.timber.. 01603.755321.. mervyn.ellis.. all.types.of.sawn.timber/osmose.pressure.treatment
a .e ..evans.(Rounda).. 01978.710445.. sales.office.. machine.rnd/half.rnd.peeled,.sawn.timber
R .f ..giddings.. 02380.813157.. R.giddings.. www .rfgiddings .com
glennon.brothers. 01875.321.951. gareth.stevenson. sawmill.producing.quallity.fencing.and.landscaping.timber
gwR.agricultural.fencing.supplies.. 01939.234880.. sales.. Round.and.half.round.peeled.timber ..sawn.and.machined.timber
James.davies.ltd.. 01239.682.477. sales.. all.types.of.sawn.timber.and.both.peeled.and.machined.round.timber.. 01269.850.689.
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker... tanalised.and.vac.vac.fencing.timbers.and.components . ..www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
linnel.bros.. 01327.857217.. Roger.linnell.. sawn.mach.&.round.timbers ..panels.gates.and.fittings
gwyddelwern.sawmills.. 01490.412241.. Haydn.. best.brit.quality ..waney.edged.slats,.battens,.caps.&.feather.edges
lewis.tyler.and.sons.. 01707.268523.. alan.tyler.. fencing.panels,.timber.gates,.pressure.trtd.sftwd.fncng
m&m.timber.. 01299.832611.. sales.dept.. unipost.machined.rond.&.half.round.fencing
charles.Ransfords.sawmills.. 01588.638331.. sales.dept. complete.range.of.general.fencing.and.specialist.machined.materials ..nationwide.delivery .... . . fsc.registered ..www .ransfords .co .uk
scanland.uK.. 01519.222254.. sales.. suppliers.of.pallet.and.fencing.timber
timberstore.-.beaconsfield.. 01494.671921. sales. all.types.of.sawn.and.round.fences
timberstore.-.crawley... 01342.717155. sales. all.types.of.sawn.and.round.fences
trojan.timber.ltd..... 01842.878596.... sales. .Home.grown.sawn.fencing,.machine.Round./.cundy.stakes,.Hardwood/.softwood.sleepers,.stamped.Roof.tiling.battens,.sawn.tree.stakes .
swan.timber.. 01892.611673.. andy.swan.. all.sawn.timber,.peeled.&.machine.rounded,.contract.(pressure).treatment
western.log.group.. 01639.896715.. Robert.James.. peeled.and.machined.turned.fencing.&.sawn.timbers
walford.timber.. 01989.563614.. gerry.smith.. all.sawn.fencing,.stakes,.gates,.pressure.treatment
Victoria.sawmills.. 01395.568060.. sales.. www .victoria-sawmills .co .uk
calders.and.grandidge.. 01205.358866.. sales.office.. all.types.of.sawn.timber
James.davies.(abercych).. 01239.682477.. sales.. all.types.of.sawn.timer.–.pressure.treated
a .J ..charlton.&.sons.. 01373.812521.. sales.. treated.softwood.fencing.–.buy.direct.from.the.sawmill.for.best.prices
taylormade.timber.products.ltd.. 0191.372.0524. sales.. every.size.of.sawn.softwood.machined.pressure.treated ..www .taylormadetimber .co .uk
STEEL GATE MANUFACTURERS
alexandra.security.products.. 01892.833.004... sales.. all.types.of.steel.gates,.rising.arm.barriers
c&w.fencing.. 01255.871300.. i.Kettle.. all.types.of.gates,.railings,.fencings,.iron.works
f.H.brundle. 01708.25.3545. sales. Ready.to.install.railing.panels.and.gates
iae.fencing.. 01538.755888.. sales.office.. all.types.of.steel.swing/sliding.gates
J .b ..corrie.&.co.. 01730.262552.. maurice.Hickman.. all.types.of.steel.gates,.fencing.&.general.fabrications
John.chirnside.&.sons.. 01732.882367.. sales.. all.types.of.steel.gates,.fencing.and.general.fabrications
procter.concrete.&.fencing.products. 0113.2862586. Jason.torvill. Hinged,.tracked.sliding.and.cantilever.sliding.doors.www .fencingmaterials .co .uk
specialist.fencing.uK.. 01519.334011.. p.farrell.. www .specialistfencing .co .ukTELEGRAPH POLES
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timb-a-Haul.. 01603.754781.. graham.froud.. english.oak.beams,.any.size
calders.&.gradidge.. 01205.358866.. sales.office.. extensive.range.of.softwood.poles.–.pressure.treated
watson.engineering. 0113.3935522. Johnny.scott. www .watsonengineering .co .uk
STOCK FENCE
Hampton.steel.ltd......... 01933.234070....... sales.office...... Hinge.joint.stock.fence.and.now.Xnet™.for.stock.www .hamptonsteel .co .uk
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker.. full.range.available.-.advice.on.installation..www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
TEMPORARY FENCING (PLASTIC)
liniar. 01332.883900. sales.. easy.to.assemble.pickett.style ...www .liniar .co .ukTEMPORARY FENCING (STEEL)guardian.wire.. 01616.246020.. sales.dept.. full.range.including.mesH.panel.systems
TIMBER GATE MANUFACTURERS
british.gates.&.timber.. 01580.291555.. sales.office.. High.quality.timber.gates.–.all.types,.manufacturing.for.over.sixty.years
John.brooke.. 01664.823103.. sales.. timber.gates.of.all.descriptions
a .J ..charlton.. 01373.812521.. sales.. craftmanship.and.perfection.in.all.types.of.gate
corwen.forestry.timber.products.. 01490.440316.. sales.. timber.gates.to.your.requirements
crowthorne.fencing.&.timber.supplies.. 01234.273077. sales.office. full.bespoke.service.available.
gatecraft. 01245.401078. a.wright. timber.gates.of.all.description.
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker... tanalised.gates,.farm,.equestrian,.entrance ..www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
lewis.tyler.&.sons. 01707.268523. alan.tyler. fencing.panels,.timber.gates,.pressure.trtd.sftwd.fencing.
suffolk.gate.co. 01284.388399. Hugo.corrie. timber.gates.of.all.descriptions.
timberstore.-.beaconsfield.. 01494.671921. sales. all.types.manufactured
timberstore.-.crawley.. 01342.717155. sales. all.types.manufactured
calders.&.grandidge. 01205.358866. sales.office. timber.gates.soft/hardwood ..bespoke.service.
TIMBER RAILWAY SLEEPERS
a ..Hingley.&.son. 01773.550055. John.Hingley. new.railway.sleepers.any.quantity.–.nationwide.
a.&.J.scott.ltd. 01668.217288. ian.barfoot. sawmill.producing.new.softwood.sleepers.
John.brooke. 01664.823103. sales. new.railway.sleepers.of.all.size.
corwen.forestry.timber.products. 01490.440316. sales.. all.sizes.–.new.sleepers.
crowthorne.fencing.&.timber.suppliers. 01234.273077. sales.office. new/used ..Hard/softwood.sleepers ..
James.Jones.&.sons.ltd. 01324.562241. sales.office. new,.first.quality,.mixed.softwood.or.redwood.landscape.sleepers
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker.. tanalised.and.oak.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk
m.&.m.timber.co.ltd. 01299.832.611. sales. all.types.of.Railway.sleepers.www .mmtimber .co .uk.
sleeper.supplies. 01302.888676. sales. new/used ..Hard/softwood.sleepers ..www .sleeper-supplies .co .uk.
timberstore.-.beaconsfield.. 01494.671921. sales. pine.oak.new.creosoted.sleepers
timberstore.-.crawley.. 01342.717155. sales. pine.oak.new.creosoted.sleepers
trojan.timber.ltd..... 01842.878596.... sales. .Home.grown.sawn.fencing,.machine.Round./.cundy.stakes,.Hardwood/.softwood.sleepers,.stamped.Roof.tiling.battens,.sawn.tree.stakes .
a ..Hingley.&.sons. 01773.550055. John.Hingley. Hard/softwood.sleepers ..
calders.&.grandidge. 01205.358866. sales.office. new.and.landscaping.sleepers.in.soft.and.hardwood.
Timber Playground CentrEs
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker.. timber,.wire.rope,.metal.safety.surfacing.and.drawings.and.installation.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk .....
Kdm.international.ltd.. 01473.276900.. sales. importers,.stockist.and.distributors.of.timber.playground.centers
TIMBER PRESERVERS
batsford.timber. 01985.219555. sales.. tanalised.e.pressure.treated.timber,.creosoted.treatment.also.available.. 01608.651096.
John.brooke. 01664.823103. sales. osmose.green/brown.&.wax.
calders.&.grandidge. 01205.358866. sales.office. pressure.treatment.creosote.and.green/brown.to.ss4.
corwen.forestry.timber.products. 01490.440316. sales. pressure.treatment.green/brown.
a .e ..evans.(Rounda). 01978.710445. sales.office. aRcH.oxide.bs4072/5589.
fleet.timber.supplies. 01945.881221. sales. permawood.pressure.treatment ..green/brown ..www .deckingeastanglia .co .uk
Jon.walker.timber. 0115.9655150... Jon.walker.. tanalised.,.vac.vac.and.postsaver.www .jonwalkertimber .co .uk .
linnel.bros .. 01327.857217. Roger.linnell. pressure.treatment.green/brown.
postsaver.europe.ltd. 0845.6434089. Richard.sadler. tough.dual.layer.sleeves.that.prevent.ground.rot.in.fence.posts ..www .postsaver .co .uk
pressure.treatment.services. 01536.373806. sales.office. pressure.treatment.green/brown.solvent.
charles.Ransfords.sawmills. 01588.638331. sales.dept. pressure.treatment.green/brown.to.bsen.standards,.sector.scheme.4,.Ha.specification
timberstore.-.beaconsfield.. 01494.671921. sales. High.pressure.green.and.brown.to.british.standards..low.pressure.
timberstore.-.crawley.. 01342.717155. sales. High.pressure.green.and.brown.to.british.standards..low.pressure.
western.log.group. 01639.896715. Robert.James. pressure.treatment.to.bs4072/5589.
wJ.timber.treatments. 01482.338.950. mark.eggleston. green/brown.and.double.Vac .
VEHICLE SAFETY FENCE SUPPLIERS
ashton.plant.Hire. 01902.661151. Rick.ashton. aRmco.safety.fences,.new.or.secondhand.
d.&.c.fencing.contractors. 08005.424037. david.fisher. all.safety.fences,.new.or.secondhand.including.aRmco.
WIRE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS
proctor.concrete.&.fencing.products. 01132.862586. Jason.torvilll. welded.mesh.and.chainlink.rolls,.mesh.panel.fencing.
cliptool. 01270.585959. Karen. fencing.ring.clips,.tool,.staples,.bs443,.stainless.steel.etc ..
WOODWORKING MACHINERY
daltons.wadkin. 0115.986.5201. sales. distributors.and.manufacturers.for.stenner,.wadkin,.salvador,.elcon.etc ... . . .also.remanufactured.equipment,.spare.parts,.tooling.and.operator.training.
services.to.nVQ.and.city.&.guilds.accreditation .. .
WROUGHT IRON
lecky.metal.ornaments.ltd. 01283.552950. sales. www .lecky .co .uk..wrought.iron.components.for.fences,.gates.and.staircases .
TRAINING
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