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FP MCCANN’S PRECAST CONCRETE FENCING DIVISION – PRIMED FOR ACTION

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

A COMPLETE METAL FENCING SOLUTION WITH PRO-STRAIN AND CLIPEX

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

KOPPERS PROTIM WB7 – THE END COAT TREATMENT THAT HAS

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

GETTING CLOSER TO THE FOREST WITH EVA TIMBER

Eva Timber builds on its strong connections with specialist sawmills and service providers in Eastern Europe, the Baltic, Central Europe, Scandinavia, and Turkey. The company fulfills customer requirements for specific timber sizes, specifications, moisture content, or treatment, areas where larger production-focused mills might struggle. Representing mills that prefer not to handle sales themselves, Eva Timber […]Read More

EVENTFUL YEAR FOR HIGHLAND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

Highland Industrial Supplies Ltd (HIS) is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025, marking four decades as a major supplier of fencing and industrial supplies across Scotland, with a strong presence in the Highlands and islands. Connor Comrie, Business Development Manager for Fencing, shared: “In 1985, we opened our first store in Inverness, […]Read More

THE AFI AWARDS 2024

The third annual AFI Awards took place this October at the iconic Saint James’ Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club. Members and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of professionals in the fencing industry, courtesy of the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI). The AFI has made significant strides in recent years to […]Read More

BOXING CLEVER WITH CHARLIE WRIGHT

Fencing contractor Charlie Wright is preparing to step into the ring for a white-collar charity boxing match! The 45-year-old founder of Lincolnshire-based Front Row Fencing is raising funds for leukaemia and cancer research through the event at Newark Showground this December. “I’m currently in training for the event,” Charlie explained. “It’s hard going, but I’m […]Read More

The Perfect Partnership: Gethin Lloyd and the Bryce 180 Pro

When Gethin Lloyd, from Denbighshire, started contract fencing 23 years ago, he relied on his father’s tractor-mounted post driver until he could afford a one-man tracked post driver. “I had just moved house and had a small family, so I had to crawl before I could run as far as equipment choice was concerned,” said […]Read More

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS RESPOND POSITIVELY TO WPA LOBBYING ON PLANT OPERATOR

National Highways Respond Positively to WPA Lobbying on Plant Operator Competency Standards Thanks to lobbying by the Wood Protection Association (WPA), access to highways fencing contracts for preservative-treated wood has been expanded. Compliance with the National Highways Sector Scheme 4 (NHSS4) Quality Scheme is a mandatory requirement for any business wishing to supply treated wood […]Read More

RECOGNITION FOR SAMSON FENCING WITH AFI AWARD

Dumfries-based fencing contractor Rory Samson was a happy man at the recent AFI Awards. Rory’s firm, Samson Fencing, picked up the award for Agricultural & Equine Contractor of the Year. The judges’ appraisal was definitive: “The AFI One project stood out for its remarkable ingenuity and the ability to overcome incredibly harsh terrain. The winning […]Read More