Fencing News Blog

GEO-FIX NOW AVAILABLE FROM INSTARMAC

Instarmac has recently been named as the nominated supplier of the Geo-Fix range of all weather and original paving jointing compounds. Geo-Fix is a ready mixed jointing compound that is simply applied to joints with minimal effort. Available in 2 versions; original in 20kg buckets in buff and grey and all weather in 14kg buckets […]Read More

SITEMARK LAUNCHES COVID-19 HYGIENE PROGRAMME

Sitemark, the independent benchmarking service for the facilities management industry, recently launched a workplace hygiene programme in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The programme has been developed to enable businesses to maintain clean and hygienic buildings so that building users remain safe and healthy. Unlike traditional cleaning specifications, which focus almost entirely on visual standards […]Read More

FIRSTLIGHT LANDSCAPING SEES A BOOST IN ENQUIRIES DURING LOCKDOWN

Despite the fact that the country is facing economic uncertainty during lockdown, Leeds based business Firstlight Landscaping has seen a sharp increase in the number of new customers making enquiries. When the lockdown began, Directors Liam Pickering and Neal Baker were concerned that their business would suffer. Like many building firms across the country, they […]Read More

TIMBMET ENHANCES DECKING RANGE

Since the start of their relationship in 2018, Timbmet has developed a successful composite decking partnership with manufacturer Composite Prime. HD Deck DUAL and HD Deck XS have helped build Timbmet a successful composite decking customer base and they’re now adding a third decking collection to their UK stock range. HD Deck PRO is a […]Read More

MONTANA POST DRIVER’S LAUNCHED IN UK

With its genesis in the mountains and plains around the Rocky Mountains, Montana’s range of post drivers is hoping to make an impact in the UK. A spokesperson for Montana commented: “We know that driving fence posts can be a wearisome task but it does not have to be, even in challenging terrain and soil […]Read More

SITEMATE® AN INSTALLER’S BEST FRIEND

Created by fencing experts, specifically with fencing contractors in mind, Birkdale’s comprehensive SITEMATE® range of tools and fixings is designed to help make the installation process quicker and more secure. From engineered fencer’s grafts to mini post hole diggers, the extensive tool and fixings range includes the right product for every job. As an installer, […]Read More

STIHL ANNOUNCES NEW BAR AND CHAIN UPGRADES

Stihl is continuing to offer professional forestry and agriculture chainsaw users enhanced performance with the introduction of a newly designed guide bar and saw chains for 20% faster cutting performance, with lighter weight. Standard fitment on the MS 261 C-M forestry and MS 271 agriculture chainsaws, the Light 04 chainsaw bar features a new innovative […]Read More

UP THE GARDEN PATH

Louise Tomlin takes a look at garden related topics. This time she’s been getting involved with lockdown gardening and doing her best to be resourceful… It’s been a strange time over the last couple of months to say the least. I know I’m not alone in wondering where this is all heading and what the […]Read More

IN THE HOTSEAT

GORDON EWBANK Married/Children? Married. So are our two children now! Position/Company: CEO of the Wood Protection Association. Previous Employment: I started in the timber industry in the late 70s with Mallinson Denny group, then switched to the wood protection sector – first with Rentokil, then with Protim (later acquired by Osmose) and finally as an […]Read More