A very warm welcome to my latest instalment from the Costa del Sutherland in the north highlands of Scotland! As I write this column the weather is and has been fantastic over the last couple of weeks. It almost seems too good to be true. I just hope this isn’t our summer but hey we […]Read More
The countdown is on for the most prestigious event in the fencing industry calendar – the UK Fencing Industry Awards 2025! Taking place on Thursday, 13th November at the iconic MercedesBenz World, this year’s event promises an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and industry recognition. With entries now open, fencing professionals from across the UK […]Read More
Onward and upward for Walford Timber chief! George Smith, MD of Walford Timber, really is a mover and shaker and is helping to drive forward change for the UK timber industry. Based at Ross on Wye in Herefordshire, Walford Timber is currently celebrating its 80 year anniversary (see longer feature elsewhere in this issue). George […]Read More
James Taylor of Leicestershirebased JMT Services has achieved an impressive amount in just three short years. At only 21 years old, James launched his own business in 2021. Since then, he has built up a steadily growing client base from his location near Melton Mowbray and even constructed his very own tracked post knocker machine. […]Read More
The Wood Protection Association’s (WPA) annual event and conference took place at Oulton Hall Hotel on 7–8 May, bringing together stakeholders from across the timber treatment industry to share insights, celebrate innovation, and explore strategic opportunities for future growth. The two-day gathering offered delegates a programme of presentations from across the treated wood supply chain, […]Read More
With over 35 years of experience, Portek has built a reputation as a trusted name in the UK’s agricultural, landscaping, and groundcare sectors. Known for our robust, innovative products and practical problemsolving approach, we supply professionals with the tools they need to work more efficiently, safely, and effectively. From powerful post drivers to advanced bird […]Read More
Quality and trust are more valuable than ever, and Walford Timber is proud to stand tall as the partner of choice for fencing contractors, stockists, developers, and property owners across central and Southern England and South Wales. It’s these core values that have led the company to celebrate its 80th year in business in 2025. […]Read More
On 30th April, the AFI & AFA Best Practice Day took place at Harper Adams University. It was a beautiful day, and the event was sold out, with more than 150 people in attendance. At the event, experienced and respected fencing contractors gave up their time to demonstrate. We were excited to share prototypes of […]Read More
Jamie Campbell, owner of West Sussex-based Tattersall Groundworks, has always had a love of the great outdoors. After studying for a degree in Farm Management at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, it was almost inevitable that he’d end up in a role where he’d be helping to shape the countryside around Fittleworth where he […]Read More
The Wellingborough-based manufacturer of wire fencing comes in for high praise from author and equestrian enthusiast Amy Dell in her book entitled ‘Horse Track Systems’. Amy, who also runs Abbotts View Livery, a track system boarding facility, and Barefoot and Back to Nature Consultancy, realised there was a gap in the market for a book […]Read More
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