STEVE YOUNG We caught up with Steve Young, Chairman of The Wood Protection Association Ltd, to ask him a few questions. Where are you from originally? Education? I’m a Yorkshireman, born and bred – raised in a village on the outskirts of Leeds – attended Castleford Technical High School, Chelsea School of Art and Leeds […]Read More

LAMBING OVER, BACK TO THE FENCE LINE! Welcome back once again to my latest tales and adventures as a fencing contractor and crofter in the far northern Highlands of Scotland. The year is flying by! Following on from my last column in the April & May issue, I was getting tidied up on the fence […]Read More

Following the closure of ArcelorMittal Sheffield in July last year, Mole Valley Farmers has worked closely with the ArcelorMittal Group to successfully reintroduce the Estate®WIRE and 2Life® brands to the UK market. Mole Valley Farmers has enjoyed a strong partnership with ArcelorMittal for over a decade. The company’s commitment to high-quality manufacturing and excellent service […]Read More

A&J Scott, one of the UK’s leading homegrown sawmills, is delighted to announce that Gavin Cruickshank has joined the business, bringing with him more than 30 years of international sawmilling and timber industry experience. Gavin will join the Mill 10 project management team, supporting the development of the company’s most significant investment for the future. […]Read More

COMPOSITE FENCING DESIGNED FOR THE MODERN LANDSCAPE As demand continues to grow for low-maintenance, long-lasting landscaping solutions, Birkdale has expanded its DuraPost VISTA® composite fence panel range. A premium fencing system designed to combine style, durability and ease of installation. Already recognised across the industry for revolutionising fence post systems, Birkdale DuraPost® has become a […]Read More

Octopost, Sweden’s answer to durable, beautiful and sustainable fencing is crafted from slow-grown redwood timber harvested near the Arctic Circle and are naturally strong and built to last for decades. A spokesperson commented: “Each Octopost comes with a 25-year guarantee and outlasts other fencing options, with a life expectancy of 40 years. “What makes Octopost […]Read More

Woodshield® Fence Posts – Long Life. Premium Margins. Proven Performance. “A premium timber fence post designed to last longer, reduce replacement costs, and eliminate the end-of-life issues associated with chemically treated timber.” Woodshield is an innovative Australian fence post design of high performance. Established in 2004 and widely used across agricultural, rural, equine, viticulture, aquaculture […]Read More

Founded in 1840, Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has grown from a small Leeds-based timber merchant into one of the UK’s leading suppliers of timber and building materials. With more than 180 years of experience and a nationwide network of 37 branches, the company has built a reputation for combining traditional customer service values with […]Read More

In property management and home improvement, ‘sustainability’ has evolved from a preference to a necessity. Collectively, we all check energy ratings of our appliances, the carbon footprint of our cars, and the ethics of our shopping. Yet, one of the most visible parts of any property – the fence – is left out. Whether you […]Read More

For UK fencing contractors and suppliers, product choice is increasingly shaped by performance requirements, regulatory change and customer expectations. In this environment, Scanpole’s fencing solutions are designed to deliver long-term reliability while aligning with the evolving framework set by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) according to Simon Pears, Senior Vice President of Sales […]Read More