Fencing News Blog

WHEN LOCATION IS NO LONGER A FACTOR…

Travel is always a hassle with traffic; roadworks; delays through accidents; and that all important factor of time and cost. FaCT’s Live Online Learning portal eradicates this element and offers a ‘local’ solution to all clients, regardless of geographical location. Reacting to the impact of COVID-19, Fencing & Construction Training (FaCT) moved to online training […]Read More

GATE SAFETY – 10 YEARS ON TRAGIC VICTIMS REMEMBERED

Ten years on from the tragic deaths of Semelia Campbell and Karolina Golabek, Gate Safe founder Richard Jackson claims there’s still much to be done to reduce the number of automated gate and barrier accidents. The charity has now trained nearly 2,000 installers and undertaken over 100 independent site surveys, many featuring multiple gates . […]Read More

MAJOR STEPS FORWARD FOR THE AFI AND SME CONTRACTORS

The Association of Fencing industries is announcing two major steps to add to its benefits for small and medium sized Fencing Contractor businesses. AGRICULTURAL contractors are to get their own voice on the industry’s trade organisation. The AFI is adding a further ‘special interest group’ top those already part of the association. The group will […]Read More

PROFESSION-ALLY DONE WITH WRAG IN FAR NORTH!

You can’t go much further north on the British mainland than Ally Robertson of A J Robertson Fencing! Ally installs agricultural, stock and deer fencing across the north of Scotland from his base in the picturesque village of Lairg, just 38 miles from the far north coast in the midst of some of the most […]Read More

LEFT-HANDED PROFENCER MAKING A HUGE IMPACT!

The first ever left-handed Profencer Junior is making a ‘huge impact’ on the workload of Gary Atkinson & Sons Fencing Services based at Market Weighton in East Yorkshire. Gary, who specialises in agricultural fencing, poultry, rabbit and stock netting as well as post and rail, started his business in 2003 with his two sons, Ben […]Read More

MAKITA ADDS TO NEW XGT 40V RANGE WITH NEW DRILLS

Makita UK has introduced its new XGT range of cordless high-performance 40V Max tools, with the addition of two models of rotary hammer, a new combi-drill and an impact driver – ideal for heavy duty applications where cordless may not have previously coped. All four new products benefit from Makita’s advanced brushless motor technology. The […]Read More

CLAIM A FREE BATTERY WITH MAKITA’S LATEST PROMOTION

To celebrate the launch of its new XGT 40V Max battery platform, leading power tool manufacturer, Makita UK, is offering professionals the opportunity to claim a FREE 40V battery (2.5Ah) with selected XGT product purchases via a brand new redemption scheme. The battery promotion entitles end users to claim a free 40V 2.5Ah lithium-ion battery […]Read More

MRT FENCING LAUNCHES THE XK MRT FENCE

MRT® FENCING is proud to announce the launch of the XK MRT® range of stockfence to complement its extensive ranges of Agricultural and Industrial fencing products. Although suitable for all fencing applications, the XK MRT® is particularly suited to the equestrian market due to the forgiving nature of the small, smooth and extra-strong knot with […]Read More

DON’T MISS OUT WITH DURAPOST

With concrete supplies currently hard to source, many in the gardening and landscaping sectors are being forced to consider new products when working on fencing jobs. Fortunately, modern fencing solutions, such as DuraPost® by FENCEMATE provide an alternative option. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a number of crucial supply chains across the construction sector. Materials […]Read More