Sustainability continues to become a greater priority across the construction and manufacturing sectors, with the timber industry improving their working models with this goal. While responsibly sourced materials are important, adopting more sustainable working practices throughout the production process is equally as vital. Emily Green, garden maintenance expert at Howarth Timber, has shared five ways […]Read More

Sussex-based retailer Beacon Fencing Ltd has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a new Postsaver Pro-Shrink Application Machine, enabling the company to increase production of guaranteed long-life fence posts. The family-run business, based near Haywards Heath, has been supplying Postsaver-protected fence posts since 2016 and has invested in the new equipment in response […]Read More

Kidd Farm Machinery will be showcasing a selection of products from its WRAG and Bushpig brands, spearheaded by the Bushpig Gen 3 Netter at APF 2026 on stand C5 at the APF Show that runs from the 24th to 26th September at Ragley Estate in Warwickshire. The Bushpig Gen 3 Netter and the extensive range […]Read More

BRCK Group PLC has acquired H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited, known as Jacksons, in a deal worth over £20 million. Jacksons is a premium fencing, gates and perimeter security specialist, designing, manufacturing and installing timber and steel fencing systems for infrastructure, commercial and residential markets. The acquisition marks a further step in BRCK Group’s […]Read More

Codelocks, a designer and manufacturer of access control products, has recently launched its Universal Latch Strike, an adaptable new product that reduces the need for multiple strike types while making lock installation easier. The Universal Latch Strike is engineered to work with a range of latches for gates and external doors, including surface latches, adjustable […]Read More

Louise does a mini-round-up of stand-out, sun-loving plants that have got her attention. This time last year, I remember writing about one of the hottest, driest summers we’d experienced in many years. As a response to this I was looking at what plants would thrive in these much drier conditions. Now, it feels almost old […]Read More

Cumbrian firm Laversdale Timber has made some significant upgrades to its operations in recent months with a new timber treatment plant, post pointing line and incising machinery. Founded in 1999, this family-run business has bases in Carlisle, close to the airport, and the Wallace Lane Sawmill at Brocklebank near Wigton with the new additions already […]Read More

Hi folks. Welcome back once again to the life of a busy fencing contractor and crofter up here in the north of Scotland. At the point of writing this latest column, it’s absolutely roasting. Last week has been awesome and the sunshine provides a real boost of positivity given the recent ‘dreich’ weather which tends […]Read More

Across the UK, metal fence posts are becoming an increasingly common sight on agricultural, equestrian and commercial fencing projects. From stock fencing and deer fencing to vineyard boundaries, forestry, utility installations and the rapidly expanding number of solar farms, contractors are increasingly choosing galvanised steel posts for their durability, speed of installation and long service […]Read More

There are only a few weeks to go until APF 2026 and it really is going to be the go-to event for the fencing industry. Our extended Fencing Village, sponsored by M & M Timber, has now sold out all remaining space, with Gallagher Fencing booking the last available slot. If there is anything to […]Read More