A warm welcome to my latest Tales from the Far North! As we are rapidly approaching Autumn with the days getting shorter by the day and the mornings getting colder as the weeks go on I’m hit with the surreal realisation that another year is flying by. It won’t be long until we are driving […]Read More
As with so many businesses across the UK, 2025 has proved to be a challenging year at Bridgnorth-based A V Birch but there’s plenty of cause for optimism. A leading name for over four decades when it comes to engineering and fabrication, A V Birch is a name that’s become synonymous with innovation for the […]Read More
As the construction and infrastructure sectors strive for greater sustainability, the use of treated timber has become increasingly important. Modern wood preservatives not only extend the service life of timber but also play a crucial role in decarbonisation by locking carbon within durable wood products and reducing the need for frequent replacement. Among the leading […]Read More
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is urging online buyers of pre-treated timber fence posts to make sure the product they are looking at is actually fit for purpose before they click the buy button. Research by the WPA has highlighted a growing trend for offering fence posts that are only treated for external, out-of-ground-contact applications […]Read More
There’s a new name on the block when it comes to the supply of mesh and security fencing solutions. Prospect Fencing Supplies, founded by 22-year-old entrepreneur James Fairhurst, based in Standish near Wigan. James has recently launched the business and is already attracting customers from across the UK thanks to a growing presence on eBay, […]Read More
Fencing training firm FaCT (Fencing and Construction Training) has been contacted by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) on three occasions in recent weeks with requests to deliver training following accidents. Tim Drew of FaCT commented: “Following HSE investigations, the businesses have been found to have not fulfilled their legal requirements to provide adequate training […]Read More
Tornado Wire, a leading British manufacturer specialising in high tensile steel wire fencing, has had a remarkable year of innovation, growth, and recognition. From leadership changes to product launches and industry accolades, the past 12 months have been a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence. Leadership and Vision In September 2024, Tornado Wire welcomed […]Read More
Charlie Wright of Market Rasen firm Front Row Fencing is well used to taking up challenges that take him out of the comfort zone but even he was a bit surprised by his latest ‘brief’. He took up the story: “I have done a number of fencing projects at the park with this latest job […]Read More
McVeigh Parker have recently invested in a brand-new fleet of express delivery vehicles. They know when it comes to fencing, timing, reliability and flexibility are everything. They can offer a range of delivery vehicles from full articulated lorry loads to their current range of eighteen 26 ton truck and trailers with rear mounted forklifts which […]Read More
Cumbria-based Timber Treatment Solutions (TTS) does exactly what it says on the tin. Born from Tweddle Fabrications, founded in 1989, and strengthened in 2020 by a joint venture with Métallerie du Sud Lorrain (MSL) near Nancy, the business now delivers complete timber-treatment operations worldwide. Almost a year on from the management buyout of Tweddle Fabrications—together […]Read More
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