January 2026: Gate Safe, the Kent-based charity dedicated to improving gate safety is ramping up its Safe School Gates campaign, kicking off 2026 with a Westminster Roundtable hosted by Sojan Joseph MP for Ashford, Hawkinge and the Villages. The meeting held at Portcullis House, London brought together key stakeholders to identify solutions to put a […]Read More

Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th May 2024 Windmill Village Hotel, Coventry Every year provides great opportunities for WPA members and guests – not only to celebrate all that’s good in the timber industry but to meet new contacts, catch up with old friends, learn about innovative technologies or new industry regulations. The annual WPA event […]Read More

Birkdale, the leading wholesale supplier of gate and fencing accessories, has announced its acquisition of garden lighting systems brand Ellumiére. The move  expands Birkdale’s portfolio even further with products that include deck lights, spotlights and illuminated bollards. Combining quality with simplicity, Ellumiére is a specialist outdoor lighting brand that provides easy to install LED lighting […]Read More

Heras to acquire Danish fencing and security specialist SER Hegn to become leading player for perimeter protection in the Nordic Region.   Heras group has agreed to acquire privately owned Danish perimeter protection specialist SER Hegn. This move adds Denmark to its current Nordic operations of Sweden and Norway giving it substantial market share in […]Read More

Wood vs MDF : Why MDF Has Become So Popular Option for Cabinet Doors Homeowners have trouble deciding between solid wood and MDF, not only for their cabinet doors but also for most of their renovation projects. The popular belief is that wood is solid and durable, while MDF is less durable and flimsy. While […]Read More