Ben Walton

MAKING MOVES AND TAKING STOCK

As 2024 gathers pace the team at Cotswold Decorative Ironworkers are getting busy in the build up to making the highly anticipated move to a brand-new workshop at a new location. The project, started in the final quarter of 2023, is nearing its final stages, and having completed the major building and landscaping works, attention […]Read More

STARS OF THE LANDSCAPING SEASON

As we head into landscaping season, you’ll be busy selecting the best materials for your outdoor project. And that includes fixings that can withstand whatever the great British weather throws at you. “Choosing the right fixings for specific types of decking, fencing or outdoor structures including decking subframes and pergolas is critical. Our range of […]Read More

FENCING AND GARDEN CONSUMER TRENDS 2024

As the first days of spring alight, and attention turns to the warmer months ahead, homeowners will be motivated to refresh the style and functionality of their outdoor spaces. Many will be looking to adopt the latest trend, so staying one step ahead helps offer installers a competitive edge. Here’s your trend watch for 2024 […]Read More

ELITE VERTI-CRETE MORE THAN JUST A FENCING SOLUTION

We all need to feel safe in our homes and communities, Elite’s Verti-Crete secure fencing is part of the how. We all want to feel safe in our homes and communities, which is why safe, secure, low maintenance fencing is important within the built environment. But so is the look of that fencing, as no […]Read More

PROFENCER DELIVERS ON SHETLAND

The groundbreaking Profencer machine has reached the very northern extremities of the UK with Shetland farmer Jamie Leslie becoming an enthusiastic adherent. Jamie, who has 1000 ewes and 90 suckler cattle on his 900 acre Scholland Farm in the south of Shetland, is the sixth generation of his family to be involved in farming but […]Read More

NEW KIT FOR SECTIONAL SLIDING GATES

Radius is the latest innovation in the field of sliding gates. Designed by FAC to optimise available spaces, it’s the ideal kit to implement gates that can exploit perimeter spaces thanks to the rail and special swivelling wheels that allow sliding on a curve. A spokesperson commented: “The success of Radius has prompted FAC to […]Read More

Movers & Shakers: TONY HINCHLIFFE

Tony has never strayed far from his Steel City roots during his 34 years in the wire industry. Tony has spent the last 11 years as CEO of manufacturing giants ArcelorMittal Sheffield. Tony commented: “My whole working life so far has been spent in the wire industry! In 1990 I started work at Tinsley Wire […]Read More

THE BRITISH OPEN FENCING COMPETITION IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES

As part of McVeigh Parker’s commitment to innovation and in celebration of introducing Clipex posts to the UK over 10 years ago, we are delighted to announce our sponsorship of a brand new fencing competition at this year’s APF show. New for 2024 is the inaugural “The British Open Speed fencing competition” this will involve […]Read More

GOODLAD BY NAME, GREAT BUSINESS BY NATURE

The name of a business can speak volumes and this certainly rings true for South Yorkshire firm Goodlad Contracting. Founded by brothers Shane Goodlad and Dean as an agricultural contracting business when they was just 16 and 17 years old, the business has expanded in recent years to incorporate fencing services into their offering. Shane […]Read More

BIG BENEFITS WITH AFI MEMBERSHIP

There’s a lot to be said for joining the AFI (Association of Fencing Industries)… and a lot of benefits to be had by linking up with one of our industry’s biggest trade bodies… including a copy of your favourite fencing publication! Pete Clark. CEO of the AFI commented: “Aside of the representation and peace of […]Read More