Month: <span>February 2019</span>

DON’T SIT ON THE FENCE

DON’T SIT ON THE FENCE Thomson Sawmills benefit from Twin Automating Machine Norwich-based Thomson Sawmills is benefiting from a recent major investment in Twin Automating’s fence making machinery. Sales Director Laura Grimwood commented: “We are a family run business in Norwich with two sawmills, a large finishing line and two large treatment plants, supplying fencing and landscaping materials throughout the […]Read More

AGRICISED® – LONG LIFE FENCING POSTS AND STRAINERS

AGRICISED® – LONG LIFE FENCING POSTS AND STRAINERS Investment in fencing needs to deliver long-lasting results which is precisely what M&M Timber’s highly acclaimed Agricised range of posts and strainers provides farmers and landowners. The machine rounded and peeledtimber range features a scientificallydesigned incising process for increased protection – a virtual ‘zoneof confidence’ – at the critical areawhere […]Read More

CONSTRUCTION SURGE BOOSTS BUSINESS AT CDI

CONSTRUCTION SURGE BOOSTS BUSINESS AT CDI Cotswold Decorative Ironworkers reportedanother major surge in business for the finalquarter of 2018 thanks to the continuing hike in the construction sector in several parts England which has brought a dramatic increase in orders for its fencing and gates. This year it expects to have sold around 30 miles […]Read More

VERSALOK® FROM HAMPTON STEEL WINS AT LAMMA 19

VERSALOK® FROM HAMPTON STEEL WINS AT LAMMA 19 Silver Medal Winner in the Future Innovations category at LAMMA 19, the UK’s leading agricultural event. Versalok® is A NEW and truly versatile, patented intermediate metal post and clip system manufactured by Hampton Steel at their Wellingborough premises. The culmination of many months of design, testing and trialing, Versalok® is a […]Read More

DHF RELEASES NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR BUILDING HARDWARE SECTOR

DHF RELEASES NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDE FOR BUILDING HARDWARE SECTOR DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has released a new Best Practice Guide for the locks and building hardware industry covering the British Standard for Mechanically Operated Push-Button Lock sets (BS 8607:2014 + A1:2016). The Standard sets out the requirements and test methods for durability, strength and also functionality. […]Read More

TEN YEARS AND COUNTING ELLPRO TIMBER LTD

TEN YEARS AND COUNTING… ELLPRO TIMBER LTD Ellpro Timber Ltd is now in its 10th year of successful trading as wholesale stockists and national distributors. “What a year it promises to be!” said Lee Proctor, Ellpro’s Director. “Regardless of uncertainty we are consolidating our position as a premier fencing importer and distributor. We will be introducinglots of new […]Read More

STRONGER, LIGHTER, FASTER REVOLUTIONIZING THE WORLD OF FENCING

STRONGER, LIGHTER, FASTER REVOLUTIONIZING THE WORLD OF FENCING Had enough of lugging heavy concrete fence posts around? Or perhaps you are struggling to find good labour or enough hours in the day to get jobs done? FENCEMATE® have listened and have a solution. Traditional forms of fencing are known to be problematic. Traditional wooden posts […]Read More

IN THE HOTSEAT ANGIE WARD

IN THE HOTSEAT ANGIE WARD Married/Children? As good as – two grown up children Position/Company Sales Executive, Calders and Grandidge Previous Employment Parts Manager – Truck Company What do you consider the mainissues affecting the fencing andlandscaping industry? Wet wood and the treatment of timber What’s been your best idea? Giving up smoking And you’re […]Read More

NEW LOOK LAMMA SHOW HAILED A SUCCESS

NEW LOOK LAMMA SHOW HAILED A SUCCESS LAMMA’s move to the NEC in Birmingham has been hailed as a great success by many of the thousands of visitors who thronged to the revamped event and the 650-plus exhibitors who packed the halls with the latest farming machinery, equipment and innovative technology. The first all-indoor LAMMAshow, which took […]Read More