Linnell Bros welcomes the next generation Despite disarray caused by covid 19 over the last couple of years, Linnell Bros has a silver lining. The business welcomed the fifth generation to its ranks with both Callum and Annie proud to be joining the family firm of over 140 years. Both felt a great honour to […]Read More

It was a squash injury way back in 1994 that led to Tony Ewins setting up TAE(UK) Ltd based near Stevenage in Hertfordshire. Tony explained: “I was sat at home for three months with a ruptured Achilles tendon twiddling my thumbs and I decided on a new start working for myself. “Up until then, I’d […]Read More

Sally and Andrew Rose reverse the trend and open a trade counter and warehouse on the high street. Sacrofast Ltd are a family run business now based in the idyllic town of Heathfield a rural part of East Sussex. Andrew says “I have been involved in the stapling and nailing business since I was 16, […]Read More

Installation of the new log grading line is now underway at A&J Scott as phase 1 groundworks have been completed. The £6m project marks the latest investment in future production capacity at the Northumberland based sawmill, one of the UK’s leading independent mills. Having completed the purchase of the 20-acre site adjoining its main sawmill […]Read More

You will never find Wiltshire-based Autoguide on a sticky wicket! Founded in 1977 by Richard and Peggy Robinson, the business has gradually grown to encompass a wide range of British manufactured, innovative and specialist machinery including the Autoroller that can be found working flat out at many international cricket venues. There’s a lot more to […]Read More

There are businesses that supply postknockers and businesses that supply stock fencing machines. And then there is south west firm Chalke Valley Engineering who sit on both sides of the fence! Established in the late nineties by engineer Kevin Meade, Chalke Valley Engineering has its admin and sales office in the Cornish town of Callington […]Read More

Harrison Machinery has come a long way since its inception 12 years ago but has still managed to stay true to its roots. Founded in 2009 by husband and wife team, Eric and Bethan Harrison, the firm is based at Ruthin in the picturesque Clwydian Range in North Wales, just 20 minutes from Chester. Phil […]Read More

It has been a meteoric rise over the past two decades for Kent-based Four Seasons Fencing Ltd and there’s every indication that the momentum will continue. Founded in 2001 by current owner Graeme Allison, the business started out principally as an agricultural fencing contractor across Kent and Sussex but has since diversified both in terms […]Read More

As we approach the year annual anniversary of lockdown back in March 2020, SPA Power Machinery have taken a look back at the past 12 months. Based in South Yorkshire, the machinery distributors describe their experience of Covid as ‘uncertain at first, but feeling more positive every day’. Combine that with the recent exit from […]Read More

If you’re looking for the latest fencing innovations from Australia and New Zealand you’d be hard pressed to find a better supplier than Holden Fencing Imports. Based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, the business was only established in November 2020 but has already forged distribution agreements and agent contracts with a number of fencing brands from the […]Read More