Fencing News

DERRICK COX THE ALL AMERICAN FENCER!

American contractor Derrick Cox, based in the spectacular Appalachian mountains, has been immersed in the fencing life since the age of 15 and he loves it! He explained: “I live in southwest Virginia in the Appalachian mountain range of Grayson County. My father started his fencing business around 1984 and continued for many years before […]Read More

EAZI DOES IT FOR UNIWIRE

Gloucestershire-based fencing specialists Uniwire are proud of their Eazi-Wire system, and justifiably so! Developed around a decade ago, Eazi-Wire is a big seller as Sales Director Will Farmer explained: “It’s a highly flexible wire solution that we developed in house and means no more tangles or birds next. “It’s a lot easier to handle and […]Read More

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE’S PROGRESS WITH 20-YEAR-OLD BOND TIMBER

Leading South West-based timber treatment processor and supplier Bond Timber celebrated twenty years in business in 2023. Throughout their journey the company, based near Saltash in Cornwall, has consistently demonstrated support for the local community through the sponsorship of a wide variety of sports teams, events, and community projects including, most recently, as principal partners […]Read More

AFI – AFA Best Practice Day

The AFA and AFI will be holding the first of their informative and educational Best Practice Days of 2024, in conjunction with Tornado Wire & Scanpole at Plumpton Agricultural College, on Friday 15th March 2024 from 10am-4pm. We will be expanding the knowledge by offering: 4 lines of fencing 2 in metal and 2 in […]Read More

DURAPOST COMPLETES COTSWOLD GARDEN

A property in the picturesque Cotswold town of Burford, Oxfordshire has recently benefitted from a complete DuraPost fencing system by Birkdale. The homeowner required a modern and aesthetically pleasing fence that would complement her immaculate garden and require minimal maintenance. DuraPost steel fence posts and composite panels provided the ideal long-lasting solution. Keen gardener and […]Read More

LITTLEWOOD GROUP ANNOUNCE THE ACQUISITION OF BERRY SYSTEMS

Littlewood Group has announced the acquisition of car park barrier specialists Berry Systems. The move strengthens the Littlewood Group capabilities and market position, with the deal presenting an opportunity to increase its scale as a national provider of complete fencing, barrier, restraint and security systems. Littlewood Group, based in East Sussex, provides high-security fencing, acoustic […]Read More

SURVEYS REVEAL TOP DESIGN FLAWS NEGATING SAFETY OF A SWING

Gate Safe, the leading charity which campaigns for improved standards in automated gate safety, has revealed research findings that highlight the most commonly found errors responsible for creating an intrinsically unsafe swing gate. Following surveys on 49 gates, Gate Safe is keen to draw attention to the frequently seen design errors which play a part […]Read More

THE INNOVATION DNA OF D&D TECHNOLOGIES

The culture of creativity and innovation that defines D&D Technologies’ business stretches all the way back to 1998. Co-founder David Doyle (one of the Ds in D&D; the other being Neil Dunne), was watching a science program on TV. In it, the merits of rare earth magnets—exceptionally strong permanent magnets made from alloys of rare-earth […]Read More

KOPPERS GUIDE TO TIMBER CARE THIS WINTER

With winter round the corner, it’s time to think about care and maintenance of garden timber structures such as fences, sheds, and decks. Experts from Koppers tell you how. Maintenance of timber is essential all year round, however, the colder months of winter can be particularly tough on timber. Blistering cold temperatures, strong winds and […]Read More