Ben Walton

TALK OF THE TOON FOR THE AFI AWARDS

The UK Fencing Industry Awards ceremony returns in grand style at St James’ Park in Newcastle on October 17th, 2024. This illustrious occasion celebrates excellence and innovation across all facets of fencing, honouring the trailblazers and visionaries shaping the future of our industry. Pete Clark CEO of the AFI commented “The Awards have come a […]Read More

FORGING LINKS WITH FENCING IN NORWAY

Norwegian agricultural fencing firm HT Gjerde Norge AS, based in Karmøy on the south west coast, is forging close links with two award winning UK fencing contractors and is looking to send a team across to compete in fencing competitions. Mark Evans of Herefordshire-based MJ Evans Fencing and Nick Quan have been working closely with […]Read More

TREATED TIMBER FIELD TRIAL EXTENDED

Back in 2015, the Wood Protection Association (WPA) commissioned an independent 10-year field trial of sawn, pressure treated British softwood fence posts. The results so far have been very positive. The WPA now plans to extend the trial until 2030 to gain further long-term insight into the performance of treated wood in ground contact. Field […]Read More

KOPPERS CELCURE FOR FENCING THAT GOES THE DISTANCE

Pressure treatment for timber, has come a long way since it first began in the 19th Century as a method for protecting railway sleepers. It has since found its way into the consumer and commercial sectors, where its benefits for maintaining performance and aesthetics are equally valued. Koppers’ Celcure is the pressure treatment that has […]Read More

ALL HANDS ON DECK!

Screws destined for outdoor service in decking or exterior buildings face a relentless battle against the elements: fluctuating temperatures, moisture, the sun’s piercing UV rays. It means screws today have to be more than just manufactured – they need to be carefully engineered, clad in protective coatings and crafted from robust materials so they can […]Read More

MAXIMISE YOUR POWER!

We all know the importance of selecting the correct electric fence energizer whether it has the advantage of a convenient mains supply, or if in a more remote location, relying on battery and more recently, solar power with higher powered units making an attractive and less maintained solution. Maximizing the efficiency of your electric fence […]Read More

NEW TOUGH BOX FOR EASY PETROL POST DRIVER

You asked and we listened! New for 2024, Easy Petrol Post Driver has unveiled an exciting upgrade: a revamped transport and storage box. After regular request from our customers, the most notable difference is the new box now has wheels. Meaning the Post Driver can now be transported long distances in its box, across rugged […]Read More

A TOUR DE (BORDER) FORCE FROM KOSEDAG IN EUROPE

There are fencing projects, and then there are fencing projects! Securing an international border, especially one that nudges up against a troublesome neighbour, is definitely a fencing project, and a half, and then some. The numbers are mind boggling when it comes to a stretch of border fence separating Lithuania and the European Union from […]Read More

AFI & AFA BEST PRACTICE DAY AT PLUMPTON COLLEGE

Nestling in the heart of the South Downs not far from Lewes in East Sussex you will find Plumpton College, which was the chosen venue for the first of the AFI’s Best Practice Days of 2024, held on the 15th March by the AFI in association with the AFA. For those of you who may […]Read More