SIMON HENRY JOINS WPA TEAM Simon Henry has recently become a Director of the WPA. He will operate as part of the Association’s Management Team with responsibility for WPA Strategy & Membership Development. Simon previously served as a director of the WPA from 2021 to 2023, representing the timber treatment sector, and brings a wealth […]Read More

The leading British-owned manufacturer of high-quality wire fencing and fencing products, Hampton Steel Limited, has entered a new era following the retirement of Mark Johnson as Managing Director after nearly 40 years with the Northamptonshire-based firm. Patrick Westwood, previously Hampton’s Technical Director, has been appointed Managing Director and will report to Chris Durham and the […]Read More

One of the market-leading British manufacturers of high-quality wire fencing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Galley as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rebecca succeeds Peter Hogg, who leaves the business after working for the past two years to set the foundations for the next stage of the company’s growth. With an extensive […]Read More

Lawsons Announces Jordan Payne as Winner of BMF Apprentice of the Year Award 2024 Fencing and landscaping supply business, Lawsons, is proud to announce that Jordan Payne, a Branch Team Supervisor from their Acton Branch, has won the prestigious Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Apprentice of the Year Award 2024. This award, judged by a panel […]Read More

The UK permanent perimeter protection solutions arm of Heras has appointed Janet Shelley MBE as a Business Development Manager (BDM) for the company’s servicing and maintenance department. Janet will cover the south of the UK and will target the owners and landlords of public spaces, manufacturing plants, engineering sites, sports stadia and distribution hubs to […]Read More

Stephen Woods, who works at Covers Timber and Builders Merchants’ Portsmouth depot, is celebrating an impressive 48 years with the company, becoming the longest-serving employee. Having joined Wheelers Builders Merchants in 1973, Stephen’s employment as a yard assistant continued when Covers acquired the builders’ merchant’s Gosport and Portsmouth depots in 1994. He has been a dedicated […]Read More

Married/Children? Two boys, Charlie 17 and George13, engaged to Kat our marketing manager. Position/Company: Senior Contracts Manager at Stockdale Fencing Previous Employment: Fencer / Tree Surgeon / and a very brief spell as a butcher! What’s been your best idea? Growing the business to the size it is today. And your worst? Growing the business […]Read More

National construction charity Band of Builders has announced the projects that it plans to deliver this year to help members of construction industry who are battling illness or injury, making a life-changing difference to them and their families. The organisation, affectionately known as BoB, is gearing up for at least five substantial projects – three of […]Read More

MARTIN PARNABY Married/Children? Yes married to Sue for 19 years. 3 boys, Jack, Noah, Harry (and a dog called Lola) Position/Company: Operations Manager, Estate Sawmills Previous Employment: Fencing installer for Bradshaw Fencing, Halifax What’s been your best idea? Joining Estate Sawmills And your worst? Sometimes still being at Estate Sawmills!! What do you consider the […]Read More

Married/Children? Married for 6 years with one daughter, Georgia, aged 4. Position/Company: Area Business manager – Impra Previous Employment: I have been Lucky enough to work for various softwood and hardwood distributers. What do you consider the main issues affecting the fencing industry? Most noticeably in recent years the extreme highs were followed by rapid […]Read More