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
Linnell Bros, the 145-year-old Silverstone-based timber merchant, has made significant investments across the business, adding a cross-cut line and a double-ended tenoner to its mill, as well as a new 7.5-tonne truck and a 26-tonne HIAB lorry to its delivery fleet. The new machinery has been installed to improve accuracy and efficiency across the mill’s […]Read More
Retaining walls are no longer viewed solely as engineering structures designed to hold back soil. Increasingly, landscape architects, developers, fencing contractors and civil engineers expect them to create usable land, enhance surrounding landscapes and integrate seamlessly with boundary treatments while delivering long-term structural performance. Responding to this demand, Elite Precast Concrete has developed Retainer-Rock®, a […]Read More
A&J Scott is pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase Two of its flagship Mill 10 development, with the project continuing to progress on schedule. The latest phase has seen the completion of the foundations for the new sawline, together with the steel framework for the drop sorter, marking another significant milestone in the […]Read More
Suffolk-based Eddie Smith Timber is seeking to highlight the qualities of some of the lesser used types of timber when it comes to the fencing posts, poles and stakes that they hold in stock. Owner Eddie Smith took up the story: “The Eucalyptus we import from Brazil is a medium density hardwood with a density […]Read More
Investment in Production and Sustainability FP McCann’s fencing production facility at Cadeby, Leicestershire, reflects a deep and ongoing commitment to quality, value, and environmental sustainability. Following a significant recent investment, the site now benefits from an extensive solar array comprising 1,041 panels. This upgrade makes the facility self-sufficient for more than 90% of its production […]Read More
For fencing and landscaping contractors, the focus is often on installation. New fence lines, tree planting schemes, estate improvements and temporary works all rely on stakes, posts and ground anchors to get the job done. Yet once those materials have reached the end of their working life, removing them can often be one of the […]Read More
The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI), in partnership with the Agricultural Fencing Association (AFA), has announced that its next Best Practice Day will take place on 15th October 2026 at Northumberland College – Kirkley Hall Campus. The one-day event has become an important fixture in the agricultural fencing calendar, bringing together contractors, suppliers and industry […]Read More
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