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ELITE PRECAST CONCRETE: SETTING THE STANDARD FOR FENCING POSTS AND

In an industry where durability, consistency, and long-term value matter more than ever, Elite Precast Concrete continues to stand out as a trusted name in fencing posts and gravel boards. With demand growing for low-maintenance, long-life fencing solutions across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors, precast concrete has become the material of choice—and Elite Precast is […]Read More

NEW FOREST FENCING INVESTS IN A POSTSAVER PRO-SHRINK MACHINE

Family-owned New Forest Fencing is installing a Postsaver Pro-Shrink Machine at its Southampton facility, enabling the company to o!er an in-store sleeving service and supply Postsaver-protected timber posts at scale to customers nationwide. The investment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to high-quality timber fencing solutions. Designed for efficiency, the Pro-Shrink Machine can sleeve up to […]Read More

GRIPPLE: THE ORIGINAL WIRE JOINER INNOVATORS LEADING THE NEXT ERA

Whether you’re putting up new fencing, repairing storm damage or installing a trellis system, the fundamentals stay the same: wires need fast, accurate tensioning, end posts must hold firm and the structure has to hold up season after season. Contractors, growers, farmers and land managers all need kit that can be installed quickly, performs reliably, […]Read More

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY FOR INDEPENDENT FASTENING SPECIALISTS

Having survived the market turbulence and disruption that Brexit, a global pandemic, Trump’s tari!s and the conflict in Ukraine have brought in their first decade, the next 10 years can only be easier, can’t they? FIRSTFIX FASTENERS® first appeared in the market as the new kids on the block back in 2015, and it’s fair […]Read More

HOME-GROWN SPRUCE AND THE PUSH FOR UC4f

How Modern Incising and Kiln Technology Are Reshaping the British Fencing Supply Chain For decades, Sitka spruce has formed the backbone of the British sawmill industry—readily available, fast-growing, cost-effective and sustainable. Most home-grown fencing stakes, posts and other sections originate from this species, and yet, despite its ubiquity, spruce has historically struggled to gain widespread […]Read More

SOUND SOLUTIONS AND STRONG FOUNDATIONS FROM LINNELL BROTHERS

Linnell Brothers, the 146-year-old timber merchant, is strengthening its extensive fencing and landscaping portfolio with the launch of two new acoustic fencing systems and a Linnell-branded post mix. The new acoustic fencing products, named Linnells Noise Reflect and Linnells Noise Reflect Grooved, have been engineered to deliver noise reduction of up to 26dB, making them […]Read More

WOLMAN ENHANCES UK CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EXPANDS INTO IRELAND

Committed to continuously improving service for their valued customers, Wolman has recently announced the establishment of a new UK warehousing and distribution setup. This development will allow UK customers to purchase and pay directly within the UK, ensuring significantly faster deliveries and smoother supply chain integration. Richard Gulland, Wolman’s Accounts Manager for UK & Ireland, […]Read More

COLOURFENCE MAINTENANCE FREE FOREVER

In today’s competitive landscaping and home-improvement market, standing out isn’t optional, it’s essential. Homeowners want more than just a fence. They want products that are maintenance free, long-lasting, and suited to their tastes. Climar Industries help trade professionals win. With over 20 years’ experience nationwide and over 40 in-house branches, Climar are looking to open […]Read More

THE FUTURE OF MODERN SUSTAINABLE WOOD PRESERVATION

As the construction and infrastructure sectors sharpen their sustainability ambitions, long lasting preserved timber continues to offer one of the most efficient pathways to reducing embodied carbon. Modern preservatives significantly extend service life, locking carbon away for decades and reducing the need for replacement. Among the most widely adopted and trusted systems are Tanalith® E, […]Read More

THE FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH – FIX RADIO’S CLIVE HOLLAND

Following coverage of mental health problems within our industry in our last edition, we caught up with Fix Radio’s Clive Holland who regularly highlights the issue on his radio show and is a keen advocate for change. Two workers lose their lives to suicide every single day (On The Tools, June 2025) with construction and […]Read More