The third annual AFI Awards took place this October at the iconic Saint James’ Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club. Members and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of professionals in the fencing industry, courtesy of the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI). The AFI has made significant strides in recent years to […]Read More
The Association of Fencing Industries has highlighted the impressive efforts of one of its members, Pharoah Group, based in Chelmsford, Essex. Operating primarily in the southeast of England, Home Counties, and London, Pharoah Group has taken a significant step in elevating its professional image and commitment to industry standards by ensuring that its fleet vehicles […]Read More
The AFI is receiving an increased number of calls from clients, tier one contractors, utilities companies and suppliers with reference to the use of the AFI logo and if the contractors they are using are members. This change from 12 months ago is showing the increases awareness of customers across the board on wanting fencing […]Read More
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
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