Following the resounding success of its 2025 edition, FenceX is set to return on Thursday 23 September 2027 at NAEC Stoneleigh (Hall 1) – with stand bookings now officially open and strong early interest already building across the industry. Organised by the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI), FenceX has firmly established itself as the UK’s […]Read More
Concrete fence posts and gravel boards are continuing to grow in popularity across the UK according to Owen Batham, Sales and Marketing Director for Elite Precast Concrete. Owen explained: “From their durability and security to long-term value, many of the most common questions raised by buyers point to one clear conclusion: traditional timber simply struggles […]Read More
It’s just over a year since Fencing News last caught up with Jamie Long of Annandale Timber and the business continues to make great strides on the back of a high quality, professional approach when it comes to treatment and drying. Based just outside of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway, Annandale Timber was founded in […]Read More
Written by Adam Miller As a 19-year-old, I have always found myself prone to the odd silly decision, but when I landed in New Zealand, I thought I might have made my biggest mistake yet. I could not have picked a further place in the world to go. However, just a few months into my […]Read More
At West Midland Safari Park, two purpose-built habitats highlight how carefully specified fencing underpins both animal welfare and long-term performance. For its white lions and hippos, the park selected chain link fencing systems from Hampton Steel Ltd, UK manufacturer of wire fencing and steel post systems known for combining durability with design flexibility. West Midlands […]Read More
The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) has officially opened entries for the 2026 UK Fencing Awards, inviting contractors, suppliers and professionals from across the sector to showcase their work and achievements. As the UK’s only trade association representing professional fencing contractors, the AFI delivers the Awards annually to recognise excellence across the industry. The Awards […]Read More
Why Modern Wood Preservation Is About Specification, Due Diligence and Long Term Value Timber remains one of the most versatile, cost effective and sustainable construction materials available today. From agricultural fencing and landscaping to structural and infrastructure applications, wood continues to play a vital role across the built environment. But while timber itself may be […]Read More
THE SOUTHAM AUTOMATION REVOLUTION CONTINUES From a business unit in a quiet Warwickshire village, the work of changing the face of fencing manufacturing carries on apace with their latest automated innovation ticking the boxes when it comes to efficiency and employee safety. Introducing the Panel Stacker! Southam Automation’s co-founder Brett Smith explained: “We’ve been developing […]Read More
Since its launch in September 2025, FortiPost has generated exceptional demand across the trade, offering fencing contractors and farmers a safer specification, a stronger warranty and a product built to serve generations to come. Fencing contractors know better than most that the post is everything. You can specify the best wire, the best fixings, the […]Read More
On the rolling edges of Chichester in West Sussex, fencing contractor Jeremy Curling of Curling Contractors Ltd has delivered an impressive 2,500-metre installation across some of the South Downs’ most challenging ground. Characterised by chalk terrain mixed with flint-rich soil, this makes post driving slow, difficult and unpredictable. This was a project that demanded strength, […]Read More
