With almost half a century in the timber treatment industry, Phil Emsley really is a pioneering ‘mover and shaker’. He started out at Rentokil back in 1976 as a Timber Technologist in their R&D division before moving on to become Product Support Director with Osmose, later to become Koppers, in November 1995. Twenty years later, […]Read More
he team at Cotswold Decorative Ironworkers (CDI) have had to hit the ground running in 2025, as a record-breaking Q1 has given everyone plenty to do. On the busy start, CDI Managing Director Hughie Powell had this to say: “Our financial year starts in November, and we’ve enjoyed a real boost in sales in what […]Read More
Welcome to my fifth tale from the far north and my first of 2025! First off, before we get into it, I would like to say Happy New Year to you all and “long may yer lum reek!” Unfortunately, I caught pneumonia on December 15th, so I had to abandon the fencing on said day […]Read More
It’s always great to talk to someone who holds a passion for what they do in life, and Nick Wiltshire of Nottinghamshire-based NW Countryside Services definitely falls into that category. Having started his business back in April 2015, Nick is just about to celebrate his ten-year anniversary. His enthusiasm for the job has never diminished […]Read More
Lancashire Saws Ltd, a leading bandsaw blade manufacturer and saw servicing provider within the UK and Ireland, have made a significant investment in Iseli saw sharpening machinery. Based in the industrial town of Blackburn, Lancashire Saws have been operating since 1943 and have seen significant growth over the years. They collect and deliver around 2,000 […]Read More
t’s four years since Fencing News caught up with James Holden of Bury-based Holden Fencing Imports, and he’s continuing to supply contractors across the UK with the very latest tools and fixings from around the world. A lot has happened since December 2021, with the business moving into much larger premises with a retail presence, […]Read More
It’s all change at Profencer! Fencing industry veteran Allan Froggatt has recently stepped down from the Derbyshire firm, with Chris Bettney taking over the reins. Chris, who’s spent 14 years looking after the engineering at Profencer, is excited by the challenge and is hoping to maintain the momentum of his predecessor. “They are big boots […]Read More
The result of significant investment in manufacturing capability at its centrally based Cadeby factory means that FP McCann is now entering the main 2025 season with a fully stocked yard. Alongside this, there is an added commitment to customers of a delivery lead time of just 3 days on all precast concrete fencing products. Providing […]Read More
When Shaun McGinn of S J McGinn Fencing was tasked with providing 1350m of fencing for 17.5 acres of ground, he and his client decided to use Tornado Clipex fencing with the Tornado Pro-Strain because of the ease and quickness of the installation, sustainability, and the fact that it creates an unobtrusive fence line on […]Read More
Maintaining outdoor wooden structures during cold winter months is crucial to ensure their endurance, structural integrity, and visual appeal. Considering the damp weather conditions in the UK, protecting the exposed end grain in structures like outdoor furniture, fences, and sheds is especially important, as these areas are most susceptible to rot and decay from moisture. […]Read More