Damien

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS: UK FENCING INDUSTRY AWARDS 202

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated events in the fencing industry calendar: the UK Fencing Industry Awards 2025. This prestigious celebration of innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication will take place on Thursday, 13th November 2025. While the location remains a closely guarded secret for now, we can promise it will be a […]Read More

LAYING DOWN A MARKER WITH HARTLINGTON FENCING

Skipton-based Hartlington Fencing Supplies is laying down a marker when it comes to innovation and resourcefulness. Supplying the whole of the UK, the business was founded in 1992 by the Daggett family and stocks a wide range of fencing products, fixings, and tools for domestic, agricultural, and industrial customers. Sales Manager Sam Stockdale explained: *“We […]Read More

A YEAR IN THE WORK OF THE WOOD PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

We look back at 12 highlights of the Wood Protection Association (WPA)’s 2024 – and get a sneak preview of the organisation’s flagship event, which takes place at the Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds at the beginning of May this year. WPA Commercial Committee launched. The WPA Commercial Committee was formed to give members a […]Read More

MOVERS & SHAKERS – PHIL EMSLEY

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

A BRIGHT START TO 2025

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

THE CHALLENGES OF WINTER IN SUTHERLAND!

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

A PASSION FOR FENCING

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 INVEST IN ISELI FOR THE FUTURE

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

EASING THE WORKLOAD WITH HOLDEN FENCING IMPORTS

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

ALL CHANGE AT THE TOP FOR PROFENCER

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