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STIHL LAUNCHES NEW AP 500 S BATTERY PROMOTION

STIHL LAUNCHES NEW AP 500 S BATTERY PROMOTION STIHL has launched an exclusive promotion on its cutting-edge AP 500 S battery, the most powerful AP battery in the STIHL range. Until 30th July 2025, professional users purchasing two AP 500 S batteries will receive a third AP 500 S battery for free. Compatible with all […]Read More

UP THE GARDEN PATH

UP THE GARDEN PATH Louise offers some more spiky specials to pique your interest. I had planned this article as a follow-on from my first spiky plants article in the October-November issue last year, but I got side-tracked by the beautiful fuchsias in the December-January magazine, as I felt we needed a bit of colour […]Read More

GATE SAFE’S WISH FOR 2025

GATE SAFE’S WISH FOR 2025 Gate Safe, a registered charity that aims to improve the standard of safety for the installation and maintenance of automated gates and barriers, has revealed its wish list for 2025. A spokesperson commented: “Our aim has always been very straightforward—to make gates safer and to put a stop to any […]Read More

MAKITA’S SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR DAY

MAKITA’S SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR DAY Makita has launched a new cordless Bluetooth speaker designed for versatility and quality sound. Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power, the MR014G XGT/LXT Jobsite Speaker has been built to withstand the toughest work environments, offering professionals a choice of music, podcasts, playlists, […]Read More

A&J SCOTT SETS THE WHEELS IN MOTION FOR MILL 10

A&J SCOTT SETS THE WHEELS IN MOTION FOR MILL 10 A&J Scott, one of the UK’s leading homegrown sawmills, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Mill 10 project, a transformative venture that will see the installation of a brand-new cutting-edge sawmill, designed to increase sawn timber output by an impressive 40%. […]Read More

TORNADO WIRE BAGS LAMMA SILVER

Tornado Wire has secured the prestigious silver award in the Livestock Innovation of the Year category at LAMMA 2025. The accolade recognises the revolutionary Pro-Strain™ System, which has been praised for transforming the way livestock farmers manage and maintain their fencing infrastructure. Tornado’s innovative Pro-Strain is a fence straining system offering key benefits over alternative […]Read More

GETTING SOCIAL!

Welcome to a new regular feature where we take a look at how the fencing industry is using the various social media platforms to build awareness and ultimately generate new business. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, or new platforms such as Bluesky, there’s a lot to be gained from […]Read More

MEET THE MINION-BOLLARD

MEET THE MINION-BOLLARD® – THE FENCING CONTRACTOR’S NEW BEST FRIEND This versatile precast concrete bollard is rapidly gaining popularity among fencing contractors, offering both permanent and semi-permanent options that allow for easy removal, maintenance, and access while enhancing security, controlling traffic, and protecting property. Paul Cartwright, Business Development Director for Elite Precast Concrete, explains how […]Read More

NEW ERA IN TIMBER PROTECTION

A groundbreaking partnership between Gloucestershire-based business Postsaver and global sawmilling and wood processing manufacturer Wood-Mizer is set to revolutionise the wood and fencing industry. This collaboration combines Postsaver’s innovative, guaranteed rot prevention products with Wood-Mizer’s advanced engineering expertise to create the PostMizer machine—a custom-built application system designed to protect timber posts against rot and reverse […]Read More