Ben Walton

GETTING THE BEST RETURN ON NEW BUILD HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

It’s often said our homes are our castles, its where we like to feel safe and secure. So, when we look to buy a new build house, it’s not just the house that we are looking at. Without even realising it, we subconsciously look at the design and exclusivity of the development and how that […]Read More

FIRST FENCE ACHIEVES FASTEST GROWING COMPANY AWARD

First Fence proudly announces its achievement of the award for one of the top 200 fastest growing companies in the East Midlands for 2024. A prestigious recognition that shows its commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry. What is the East Midlands 200? The East Midlands 200 survey analyses the regions fastest-growing companies, bringing […]Read More

AFI RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS VALUE

The AFI is receiving an increased number of calls from clients, tier one contractors, utilities companies and suppliers with reference to the use of the AFI logo and if the contractors they are using are members. This change from 12 months ago is showing the increases awareness of customers across the board on wanting fencing […]Read More

THE FENCING NEWS GOLF DAY MAKES A SPLASH

The Fencing News Golf Day took place recently at the Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. In cold, windy conditions with the fairways still wet offering little run on the ball, scoring was unusually low but placings as follows: First place went to Rob Major from Premier Fencing with 35 points. Five players tied for second place […]Read More

LOYAL TREV SETS EXAMPLE TO ALL

It was 1975 and Steve Harley’s Cockney Rebel were topping the charts with “Make me smile”. It was also the year that a fresh-faced Trevor Keen started out with Allen Concrete. It’s a job that he’s still doing almost half a century on. He’s been a hit that has stood the test of time! General […]Read More

TORNADO INNOVATE WITH PRO-STRAIN

Tornado Wire is launching Pro-Strain, an innovative fence straining post system. It is built from galvanised steel components for ease of installation and longevity in service. Pro-Strain addresses many of the shortcomings of other steel fence strainers on the market, with larger, stronger components and the ability to tailor each installation to the specific ground […]Read More

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Martin Beaumont, creator of Monty Miracle, looks at the right way to clean and maintain wooden fencing. A lot of skill goes into creating a good fence – so looking after it is only right. This is not about cleaning after any damage is done, this is about maintenance: making sure that the lovely wood […]Read More

PROFENCER LASTS THE DISTANCE FOR RETIRING JEFF

He might be about to hang up his fencing tools but Jeff Ling will miss his Profencer. The health of his partner has meant retirement for Jeff, 71, who has been running his own fencing contractor business since 1985. The steady, reliable Profencer machine proved to be a willing and able co-worker for Jeff for […]Read More

A DECADE ON AND STILL GOING STRONG

The second week of May marked a milestone for the Wood Protection Association, as it was its 10th annual WPA Awards and Conference, making it a decade since these notable awards were established. Members of the association and guests assembled for the event at a venue on the outskirts of Coventry, with the aim of […]Read More