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SELF-SUFFICIENT WOODLAND MANAGEMENT TRANSFORMS SUFFOLK FAMILY FARM

An excavator, woodchipper and sawmill are allowing one Suffolk farmer to manage his woodland and produce timber for his own fencing and outbuildings. After retiring from his Suffolk-based contracting business, Brockhill Contracts, Mick Murfitt decided to buy a 170-acre farm as a new personal project. With around 65-acres of the farm being woodland, Mick taught […]Read More

FULL SPEED AHEAD WITH VENETIAN PANEL CAPABILITY

It’s been a ‘full on’ start to 2025 for Southam Automation with continuing innovation playing its part in the development of their fence panel machinery.   James Smith, who now runs the firm’s workshop in deepest Warwickshire, commented: “Our feather edge machines are now able to make Venetian panels and older models can be retro-fitted […]Read More

HERAS QUIZZES LOCAL MP ABOUT GROWTH

Doncaster-based Heras, a leading end-to-end supplier of permanent perimeter protection solutions, recently played host to a visit from their local MP Sally Jameson. Heras’s Head of Service & Operations UK, Antonia Jeffers, welcomed the MP to the site and took full advantage of the opportunity to showcase the company and discuss the challenges it currently […]Read More

BOOM TIMES FOR HIS ON THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND

Word of mouth spreads fast in the Highlands and islands of Scotland. Just ask Connor Comrie, Business Development Manager for fencing at Perth-based Highland Industrial Supplies (HIS). HIS has had the strongest start to a year in its history on the back of a wave of new customers, from Harris and Lewis in the Outer […]Read More

UP THE GARDEN PATH

Louise indulges in some springtime yellow fever… Have you noticed how the colour yellow, in its many shades heralds the joyful beginning of spring and how it is the key colour of numerous plants in the garden coming back to life? After the seemingly endless blur of grey days through the winter months, it’s as […]Read More

PRUNING BRANCHES OUT WITH MAKITA POLE SAW

Makita has added a new telescopic pole saw to its growing range of LXT tools designed for professional outdoor use. With a 200mm cutting width, 2.5m reach and lightweight design, the new DUA200 18V LXT Brushless Pole Saw provides effortless reach and precision for high branch applications. Delivering a chain speed of 6.7m/s for smooth […]Read More

SAMAC LAUNCHES ATLAS PAN HEAD CONCRETE SCREWS

Samac Fixings has expanded its Atlas screw range with the introduction of the new Atlas Pan Head Concrete Screws, a high-performance solution for fixing into concrete, masonry, brick and other solid base materials. Designed to be easy to install and give a reliable hold, these screws are ideal for aluminium and uPVC frames, delivering exceptional […]Read More

LAMMA 2025 BREAKS RECORDS

More than 40,000 visitors flocked to the NEC for LAMMA 2025, the most ever over the show’s 40+ year history. In the wake of a challenging period, the event served as a vital touchpoint for those working across agriculture to come together and consider what the future holds. NFU President Tom Bradshaw gave an opening […]Read More

ROBINIA TIMBER MAKING AN IMPACT

More durable than both Oak and Sweet Chestnut, Robinia timber is making an impact when it comes to fencing, sawn timber and play equipment. Offering a durability class 1-2 (British Standard EN 350-2), it has more stability and rot resistance and is a listed durable hardwood that can be used for grant funded fencing projects, […]Read More

AVOIDING GATE-RELATED ACCIDENTS

The Safety Benefits of the Gatemaster APS Gate Closer Preventing Accidents with Reliable Gate Control Uncontrolled gates pose serious safety risks, especially in schools, workplaces, and public spaces. Slamming gates are a common cause of injury, from trapped fingers to sudden impact accidents. The Gatemaster APS Hydraulic Gate Closer eliminates these risks with a smooth, […]Read More