Fencing News Blog

MORE CUTTING EDGE FROM STIHL

Stihl has launched a new innovative full chisel saw chain offering up to 20% higher cutting performance. Compatible with any Stihl professional chainsaw with a power output of 1.6 kW – 2.0 kW, the new PS3 Pro chain is available in 3/8 P pitch and 1.1mm drive link gauge and features a narrow kerf designed […]Read More

TRIPLE CELEBRATION

The 9th Graule Saw for Linnell Brothers, the 400th Graule sold in the UK, and JJ Smiths Centenary Year Linnell Brothers, based near Silverstone in Northampton is a family run Timber Merchants founded in 1880 by Arthur Linnell. Linnells have enjoyed over 140 years of supplying high-quality British timber to all corners of the UK. […]Read More

Q4 MERCHANT SALES FIGURES CONFIRM SLOWDOWN

Figures for the final quarter of 2022, published at the end of February in the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index revealed sales through UK builders’ merchants slowing. Comparing sales in Q4 2022 with the previous quarter, total sales values in Q4 were -13.9% lower than in Q3 2022. Volume sales dropped by -18.3%, but prices […]Read More

DRIFFIELD DATE DRAWS CLOSER FOR UK FENCING CHAMPIONHIPS

The 2023 UK Fencing Championships is getting closer! This year’s event takes place on Wednesday 19th July at the Driffield Show. A total of eight teams have already confirmed their entry into the competition with further two spots available for teams interested in taking part. The judges this year are Richard Foxley and John Frizzell […]Read More

DRIFFIELD DATE DRAWS CLOSER FOR UK FENCING CHAMPIONHIPS

The 2023 UK Fencing Championships is getting closer! This year’s event takes place on Wednesday 19th July at the Driffield Show. A total of eight teams have already confirmed their entry into the competition with further two spots available for teams interested in taking part. The judges this year are Richard Foxley and John Frizzell […]Read More

CANTILEVER SERIES – THE PERFECT BALANCE

FAC Srl have been manufacturing robust, high-performance gate components for 50 years, and the flagship line in their range is the Cantilever Series. By eliminating the requirement of a fitted floor track, their cantilever systems are perfectly suited for installations where the ground is uneven or unfinished. Using state-of-the-art manufacturing, with the best quality raw materials, […]Read More

THE PANELMASTERS CONTINUE TO INNOVATE

They’re still at it…and they’ve definitely still got it! The Warwickshire-based duo of Bob Ball and Brett Smith, founders of Southam Automation Ltd, continue to operate at the cutting edge of fencing panel technology. Brett explained: “Last year proved to be successful and it’s looking like 2023 will be another good year for Southam Automation […]Read More

STRIP GRAZING BENEFITS

Encourage farmer customers to strip graze their animals with electric fencing to maximise grass yield. Strip grazing is a grazing method that involves confining animals to a narrow strip of ground between two mobile wires and moving the strip one to several times a day. This practice has numerous benefits for farmers and animals. WHY STRIP GRAZING? Firstly, strip […]Read More

CRITICAL ROLE AS QAB ENHANCES SAFETY

Established in 2013 and based at Helensburgh just north of Glasgow on Scotland’s spectacular west coast, QAB Systems was born out of necessity. The business has definitely filled a niche according to Commercial Manager Gary Wood who has been with QAB for two years. “QAB Systems is part of the WCC Group,” explained Gary “which […]Read More

PREMIER FOREST GEARED UP FOR SPRING FENCING FRENZY

With the days get longer and lighter, people’s thoughts inevitably turn to their gardens and for timber specialist Premier Forest Products, spring is one of the busiest times of the year. As people venture out into their gardens after a winter of strong winds, snow and heavy rain, they often realise that their fence is […]Read More