The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) are conducting a joint investigation into reports by AFI members about the poor performance of recently installed treated wood fence posts. At last year’s AFI Timber in Ground Contact conference at which WPA were guest speakers, fencing contractors voiced concerns that the […]Read More
With the continued apprehension over the longevity of timber in ground contact and the confusion over other offerings that are available and how they can help with the various sectors of the fencing industry, the AFI have decided to host a conference on timber in ground contact and the alternatives. This will give all in […]Read More
After a busy year for the fencing industry, AFI Chief Executive Ian Ripley highlights the benefits of membership and how the association is constantly looking to develop. As 2020 draws to a close, despite the clear impact of COVID-19 the overall fencing sector appears to be in a strong position. From the specialist agricultural contractors […]Read More
Timber preservative treatment issues – Complete the timber post failure questionnaire now! Have you had problems with timber posts failing? The AFI get reports from a lot of contractors about this issue but to help us work on this more we need details from you to give us a clear picture. The questionnaire will […]Read More
The Association of Fencing industries is announcing two major steps to add to its benefits for small and medium sized fencing contractor businesses. AGRICULTURAL contractors are to get their own voice on the industry’s trade organisation. The AFI is adding a further ‘special interest group’ to those already part of the association. The group will […]Read More
The Association of Fencing industries is announcing two major steps to add to its benefits for small and medium sized Fencing Contractor businesses. AGRICULTURAL contractors are to get their own voice on the industry’s trade organisation. The AFI is adding a further ‘special interest group’ top those already part of the association. The group will […]Read More
The UK has been through a difficult and trying time in the past three or four months and it seems likely that we may have more issues to deal with yet not least of which will be recovering from the economic slowdown. As we start to get back to something like normal working in the […]Read More
At a recent meeting of the Association of Fencing Industries it was decided that in view of the current difficulties in the economy as a result of corona virus a number of steps would be taken to assist smaller UK Fencing contractors. The AFI will assist queries from installers, members or not, the possible help […]Read More
The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) is hosting it’s first event of the year at Wyboston Lakes conference centre, near Cambridge on Wednesday 26th February. The free workshop will start at 4pm with all members and non- members invited. This great location gives access to a lot of our fencing contractor, supplier and manufacturer members along with many potential […]Read More
You may have noticed that AFI is rolling out it’s first ‘New Member’ promotion! Membership of the organisation specific to the fencing industry is increasing rapidly as the AFI continues to grow its reputation and influence. New members joining for the first time in 2020 can take advantage of the fantastic offer giving a considerable discount against […]Read More
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