Fencing News

MRT FENCING, A HUGE FENCING WORLD!

When you think about MRT FENCING, you probably think it’s just a fencing manufacturer supplying Masterfence® from it’s 8,000 sqm warehouse in the Midlands? You’re not wrong, but this is just a small part of the great world of MRT, a company with more than 150 years of experience, present in over 60 countries, with two […]Read More

WILL OF THE PEOPLE IN ABERDEENSHIRE

Necessity is the mother of invention, so goes the phrase and it rings true in the case of Aberdeenshire fencing contractor Keith Will. “I decided to start my business in December 2007 after spending a few years fencing with another contractor who decided on a career change,” said Keith. “I purchased all of his equipment and haven’t […]Read More

DIY SOS BBC CHILDREN IN NEED SPECIAL HEADS TO HULL

BBC One’s flagship property renovation show, DIY SOS: The Big Build, will head to Hull this September to take on a charitable build with BBC Children in Need for St Michael’s Youth Project in Hull, East Yorkshire. DIY SOS: The Big Build BBC Children in Need Special will see the programme’s team of Mark, Chris, Jules, […]Read More

PARTIALLY-SIGHTED LANDSCAPER GETS LIFT

Landscaper Michael Adams can carry on working despite having a serious sight disability thanks to the purchase of a new Hinowa HS701 high-tip minidumper. Michael has been living with progressive tunnel vision for more than 10 years and had been finding it increasingly difficult to load materials into his trailer using a wheelbarrow. The solution […]Read More

UP THE GARDEN PATH AUGUST

Louise Tomlin shares her passion for growing herbs, they add some extra zest and for minimal effort they give you a big bang for your buck! I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been making an effort to grow more veg in my garden since the first lockdown – strange isn’t it, how long ago that now […]Read More

IN THE HOTSEAT

GETHIN LLOYD   Married/Children? Married to Emma. 4 Children – Jacob, Wil, Elsa & Martha Position/Company: Owner – Lloyd Fencing Ltd Previous Employment: Fencing since leaving school! What do you consider the main issues affecting the fencing and landscaping industry? Availability and rising prices of materials.   What’s been your best idea? Starting my own […]Read More

THE MOST COMPACT AND EFFECTIVE ATTACHMENT ON SITE

Having dealt in plant and machinery and operated countless attachments over the years, John Heath of Hillcroft Park, Cumbria was pretty careful when he did his homework on which post driver to purchase. “We had just invested in a new 3 tonne Takeuchi excavator from our local dealer (BH Plant Sales), and I was on […]Read More

BACK TO SCHOOL – A GOOD TIME TO REVIEW FENCING

With schools reopening after the summer break, it’s a good time for fencing contractors to help schools review their external perimeter fencing, entrance control, internal fencing, and even service and maintenance requirements. That’s the view of Heras – Europe’s leading end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions – which understands the pivotal role […]Read More

THE HERO FOR YOUR GATE

GATEMASTER ANNOUNCES THEIR NEW STAINLESS STEEL SUPERLOCK LOCK RANGE West Sussex, UK – June 2021 – UK gate hardware manufacturer Gatemaster Locks has just announced that their popular lock range, the Superlock, has been upgraded to stainless-steel, meaning the locks now consist of all non-corrosive materials. Upgrading the armour Gatemaster was already using stainless steel […]Read More

FEATHER EDGE FENCERS GET SET FOR THE SPACER AGE!

Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes! Harry Industries® has designed and developed a simple yet innovative tool which has been greeted with enthusiasm and 5 star ratings by professional contractors and DIYers alike. Company founder Jon Harry explained: “TidyFence® fence board spacers are a true innovation for the fencing industry. Their clever design provides […]Read More