Ben Walton

HORSESHOES, BOMB SHELTERS AND BALUSTRADES – F.H. BRUNDLE’S 134 YEAR

F.H. Brundle’s Managing Director Michael Brundle charts the company’s eventful history, from the 1890s to today. Building a business is hard. Building one that lasts is much harder. The F.H. Brundle story began in 1889, the year the Eiffel Tower opened, Charlie Chaplin was born and my great-great grandfather, 32-year-old Frederick Henry Brundle, went into […]Read More

NEW AND IMPROVED AFI AWARDS

The UK Fencing Awards 2023 are coming and this year they will be even bigger and better! Following a successful, inaugural 2022 awards, the AFI has gone one step further for 2023, enhancing the categories to reflect wide ranging excellence within the fencing industry. For 2023 the contractor categories are aligned with the different sectors […]Read More

A. Perry launches 4 new product ranges at First Open

A Perry, a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands, is excited to announce its first customer Open Days in over 5 years. The company has established itself as the UK market leader in agricultural and architectural ironmongery, threaded bar, and fixings, as well as Equestrian and Garden Décor products with a vast […]Read More

SHOWCASING STENNER’S PARTNERS

Stenner’s partner companies will also be on display at Linga including Paul and Reinhardt on stand number B20 in Hall 27. A wide range of through feed cross-cut saws from the Paul company alongside multirip saw technology based on the circucular saw blade.On the adjacent stand will be daughter company Reinhardt who will be displaying […]Read More

PROFENCER WORKING WONDERS IN WORCESTER

When it comes to reliability and build quality, the Profencer is hard to beat according to Bromsgrove-based fencing contractor Ollie Raybould. Ollie, who runs GMF Agri Services, invested in a Profencer last August and he’s been impressed with every aspect of the machine including the customer service which he describes as ‘second to none’. “I’d […]Read More

UP THE GARDEN PATH

Do you like the the big bearded variety or something more sedate? Louise Tomlin takes a look at the different types of the popular Iris. Searching through my photo library recently I came across some lovely images I’d taken last summer whilst visiting Walmer Castle Gardens in Kent, which is something of a hidden gem, I […]Read More

WORK SMARTER, FIX FASTER THIS SPRING WITH CARPENTER’S MATE

The arrival of spring often means an overnight spike in the number of enquiries landscapers get about jobs like fencing, decking, and garden structures. Having too much work on is agreat problem to have – but it’s also challenging and sometimes stressful. If you want to maintain a satisfied customer base, you need to get […]Read More

NAYLOR CONCRETE JOINS THE AFI

Naylor Concrete has become a member of the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) The AFI represents fencing manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and trainers operating across the full range of fencing applications including domestic,security, agricultural and vehicle control. Paul Cartwright, Managing Director of Naylor Concrete Products, comments: “Naylor Concrete is a leading British manufacturer with more than […]Read More

IN THE HOTSEAT

MARTIN PARNABY Married/Children? Yes married to Sue for 19 years. 3 boys, Jack, Noah, Harry (and a dog called Lola) Position/Company: Operations Manager, Estate Sawmills Previous Employment: Fencing installer for Bradshaw Fencing, Halifax What’s been your best idea? Joining Estate Sawmills And your worst? Sometimes still being at Estate Sawmills!! What do you consider the […]Read More

STOCK FENCE RANGES FROM AN ENVIRONMENTALLY EFFICIENT SOURCE

As society becomes more aware of the reality and risks of climate change, demand for environmentally friendly and socially responsible products and brands is steadily increasing. According to the latest data from the United Nations, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have increased by almost 50% since 1990, a truly alarming figure that should drive us […]Read More