JACKSONS BOWTOP TO THE RESCUE THE TECHNICAL MAGAZINE FOR MANUFACTURERS, INSTALLERS, SPECIFIERS AND CONTRACTORS February 2010 Issue 168 www.fencing-news.co.uk GROW YOUR OWN WITH M&M TIMBER PROTECH SETTLE COMFORTABLY IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE ROLL UP, ROLL UP: WE’RE TAKE FENCING AND FORESTRY TO DRIFFIELD
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jacksons bowtopto the rescue
the technIcaL MaGaZIne For ManuFacturers, InstaLLers, specIFIers anD contractors
February 2010Issue 168
www.fencing-news.co.uk
Grow Your own wIth M&M tIMber
protech settLe coMFortabLY In GLoucestershIre
roLL up, roLL up: we’re take FencInG anD ForestrY to DrIFFIeLD
An. event.which. I. highly. recommend.for. all. you. industry. insiders. is. the.agricultural.machinery.show.LAMMA ..This.year.however,.the.fencing.industry.also. exhibited;. I. know. that. Bryce,.Protech.and.McVeigh.Parker.had.huge.success.from.the.30,000.visitors.that.came.through.the.door ..See.page.51.for.more.details .
A toUGh tRencheR FoR toUGh diGGinGAFT Trenchers Ltd has built a solid reputation as the foremost manufacturer of specialist drainage equipment, primarily for the sportsturf sector, but becoming increasingly dominant in Agriculture.
The. AfT. 100. is. primarily. supplied.through. leading. professional. civil.and. farm. contractors,. but. it. is. also.an. economic. proposition. for. a. large.scale. farmer. looking. to. invest. in. his.own.equipment,.with.the.freedom.to.install.effective.sophisticated.drainage.systems.when.and.where.he.chooses.at. a. fraction. of. the. cost. of. using. a.contractor ..
For further information please contact: Harry Jurgens, 01787 311811 www.trenchers.co.uk
BeA mAKe the RiGht moVe With GARness Jones
BeA Fastening Systems, one of the UK’s most established and well respected suppliers and manufacturers of fasteners, fixings and hand-held power tools, has now moved to new premises thanks to the help of Garness Jones, chartered surveyors and experts in commercial property management for the Humber region.
It has never been more critical for the Government to recognise the value of the British construction industry and how it can be deployed to re-energise the UK economy, that’s according to Get Britain Building (GBB) campaign. The research published by the Construction Trade Survey (CTS) reveals the recession in the sector showing no signs of abating. The CTS survey is reinforced by December figures from the Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (CPMI).
cold comFoRt FoR constRUction As the Recession continUes
McVeigh Parker fencing, farming and equestrian supplies is the 2010 official fencing supplier to The All England jumping course at Hickstead. This new partnership provides McVeigh Parker with the ideal opportunity to show off their expertise in the supply of fencing materials whilst supporting Hickstead, the home of British show jumping and polo.
Chris. Hambridge. sales. director.for.McVeigh.Parker.said.“We.are.very. pleased. to. be. associated.with.Hickstead.the.prestigious.All.England.Polo.Club.and.are.looking.forward. to. working. with. them.in. this,. their. 50th. year .. We. see.this.new.partnership.as.the.ideal.platform.to.demonstrate.our.new.products. including. our. superior.XfENCE®. horse. wire. netting ..We. look. forward. to. welcoming.our. equestrian. customers. to.the. various. events. planned. at.Hickstead. as. part. of. their. 50th.anniversary.celebrations .”
Owlett-Architectural, the UK’s newest distributor of architectural ironmongery, has revealed its full range of new products designed to offer customers a wider choice of quality ironmongery at competitive prices. Each customer can expect next-day delivery across the UK with quality marks and superior engineering integral to the range.
The.newer.products.that.had.exposure.at.some.of. the.major. shows. last. summer.are.gaining.even.more.popularity.and.feature.in.the.new.brochure,.with.new.in.situ.shots,.which.show.just.why.they.are.so.popular .
For your copy of the NEW Good Fencing Guide call 0800 414343 or visit www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk
Lantra Awards has been re-approved by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) following an application for supplementary recognition to operate within the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Lantra. Awards. is. one. of. only. a. few. awarding.organisations. to. gain. approval. on. first. submission.(after. supplying. some. additional. information). and.was.commended.by.the.regulator.for.its.investment.and.commitment. to. the.QCf ..This.success.means.that. Lantra. Awards. is. now. approved. to. submit.qualifications.to.the.new.QCf.throughout.2010.and.
McVeigh. Parker. has. been. selling. a. huge. range. of.farming,.fencing.and.equestrian.products.for.over.30.years ..
Visit www.mcveighparker.co.uk or contact [email protected] Tel: 0845 1207755
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rInGFenceD
Marshalls plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer of innovative hard landscape products, has launched its inspirational 2010 Gardens & Driveways Collection brochure. Packed with its new products and range enhancements, the brochure is the first step to transforming driveways and gardens into that ideal space.
this. opportunity. to. correct. our.wrong.doing ..
If you would like to contact Stubbs Fencing Ltd, please call their office on 01928 797777 or call Peter directly on 07771 903895. Or email [email protected].
oooooPs... We APoloGise
Polyco, the expert in safety gloves, has launched the latest edition of its dedicated construction catalogue to cater for the industry’s varied hand protection needs.
To order a hard copy or to find out about how Polyco can further assist your business in increasing hand safety, please contact Polyco customer services on 020 8443 9000, or to request a PDF version of the new catalogue www.polyco.co.uk
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tIMber treatMent
tReAted timBeR JUst Got ‘GReeneR’Osmose MicroPro technology is the first treated wood process to be certified under Scientific Certification Systems Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) program based on Life-Cycle Assessment. It has just earned Green Approved Product certification from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center under the National Green Building Standard™ program.
The. National. Green. Building.Standard. program. is. an. American.National. Standards. Institute.(ANSI). approved. consensus-based.standard.that.defines.the.criteria.or.certifying. a. building. (single-family.or. multifamily;. new. construction,.addition,.or.renovation).as.“Green .”
FencinG neWs Visit WAKeField to cAtch UP With Kdm And indUstRY insideRsLast. month. Ben. and. Lucie. braved.the.cold.weather.and.made.the.short.trip.over.to.Wakefield.to.see.just.what.the.KDM.open.day.had.to.offer.and.we. weren’t. disappointed .. Not. only.were.the.very.best.in.KDM.products.on.display,.but.also.industry.leaders.were.able.to.meet.and.use.the.event.as. a. forum. to. discuss. the. up. and.coming.season ..
One.of.KDM’s.new.customers.making.his. first. visit. to. the. event. was. very.impressed. with. range. and. quality.of. products. on. offer,. commenting.“This.is.the.first.time.I’ve.dealt.with.KDM.and. I.wanted. to. spend. a. few.hours. looking. at. the. products. in.greater.detail.and.then.selecting.the.ranges.we.would.like.to.stock.for.the.forthcoming. season .”. . “One. of. the.advantages.of.purchasing.from.KDM.stock.is.the.variety.of.product.groups.available.on.a.pick-a-pack.service.for.immediate.collection.or.delivery ..This.is.a.perfect.solution.to.stock.control.and.looking.after.your.cash.flow .”.
Kdm oPendAY: shoWcAsinG the VeRY Best in oUtdooR timBeR PRodUcts
Danny Walls of Eco Fencing
Ivan Walshe of KDM meets with visitors
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coMpanY news
There’s nothing like a stroll by the seaside to lift one’s spirits even on a winter’s day, sights like these brightly coloured beach huts add to the charm, along with the sea air and light.
Sadly. not. everyone. visiting. the.coastal. town. in. Kent,. where. this.smart.BowTop. fencing.was. installed.by. Jacksons. fencing. recently,. have.an. uplifting. walk. in. mind .. . It. was.installed.on.a.bank.above.the.pavilion.that. had. recently. been. refurbished ...Vandals.had.taken.to.standing.on.the.bank.and. throwing.bricks.and.other.objects.to.damage.the.roof.tiles ...The.BowTop.was. installed.as.a.measure.to.stop.this.activity ..(The.edge.of.the.Pavilion’s. roof. can. be. seen. bottom.left.of.this.shot) .
It.is.a.very.traditional.type.of.fencing.designed. to. be. sympathetic. to. the.surroundings,. so. it’s. within. keeping.for. a. primarily. Victorian. seaside.town,.and.can.be.seen.gracing.many.a. coastal. promenade .. . It. has. an.
For more information on BowTop and other Jacksons products visit: www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk for residential or www.jacksons-security.co.uk for steel or call 0800 41 43 43 for brochures.
JAcKsons BoWtoP to the RescUe!
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news
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heaLth & saFetY
Are you compliant with health and safety legislation? Do you need practical, common sense guidance?
I expect you are all familiar with the Fawlty Towers episode where Basil is conducting a fire drill – extremely funny and made all the better by the hapless characters such as the Sisters and the Major! Despite the hilarity of the confusion and mayhem ensuing, there is a serious lesson to be taken on board regarding the issue of fire safety and preparedness for such an eventuality.
Should. you. have. recognised. the.subject.of.fire.as.being.of.concern,.and.taken. the. appropriate. precautions,.I. apologise ..However,. I. am. regularly.surprised.by.the.lack.of.awareness.of.fire.safety.in.organisations.as.well.as.consideration. of. how. to. respond. to.such.an.event ..fire.can.happen.at.any.time.and.I.make.no.apology.for.using.it.as.the.subject.of.this.issue .
It. is. good.practice. to. provide. formal.visitors.with.a.brief.induction,.advising.them.of.the.procedures.regarding.what.they.should.do. in. the.event.of.a. fire.alarm ..The.same.is.not.practical.(nor.likely.to.be.welcomed).by.customers .
The. units. can. be. linked. directly. to.our.handling,.treatment.and.stacking.systems.to.complete.the.package .
For further information Contact Twin Automating Limited Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancs Tel: 01706 852 108 E-mail: [email protected]
The new and innovative system including monitor board
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what’s on
The BALI National Landscape Awards took place on Friday 4th December at the luxury 5-star Grosvenor House Hotel, London. The Great Ball Room was filled with over 700 industry professionals to celebrate and pay tribute to landscapers and garden designers who have demonstrated exceptionally high standards of professionalism and skill. Star of Rogue Traders and TV Personality Matt Allwright hosted the event and also entertained the crowd with a hilarious speech.
Selling. a. low. margin. product. with.potential. customer. complaints. after.only. a. few. years. is. not. an. appealing.combination. for. manufacturers,.stockists.and.fencing.contractors.alike .
Pressure creosoted fencing may be considered unsexy, boring or even downright bland. Let us assure you however, that there is nothing remotely boring or bland (can’t comment on the sexy bit) in using creosote as a wood preservative.
the PoWeR YoU need BY YoRKshiRe GeneRAtoRschRis BeRRY tAlKs With RichARd oGden oF YoRKshiRe GeneRAtoRsNo matter where you are working it is essential that there is sufficient power supply available and that’s where Yorkshire Generators come in. They hire, sell, install and repair all types of generators from 1kVA to 1500kVA looking after everyone from those involved in small events right through to major industrial applications.
‘We. all. need. power,. but. there. are.certain.businesses.where.the.power.supply. is. absolutely. crucial,’. says.Richard. Ogden .. ‘That’s. particularly.evident.in.those.involved.in.agriculture,.cold.storage,.waste.recycling,.banks.and. IT. companies .. They. need. the.insurance. of. having. a. secondary.supply. if. they.suffer.with. temporary.power. failures,. which. appear. to. be.happening.with.increased.regularity ..Pig. and. poultry. buildings. on. farms.rely. on. it. massively. for. such. as.feeding. and. egg. collection. systems ..We. always. stock. a. comprehensive.
At their recent open day Harper Adams University College demonstrated their new bio secure area which they have constructed using McVeigh Parker Predator XFENCE. Scott Kirby the farm manager there gave the following comment; “Disease outbreak and particularly TB represent one of the greatest risks on many farms. While many factors are out of our control,
we can reduce risk on farms with effective bio security measures, one of the most effective ways to achieve this is the use of a bio secure perimeter fence around our most vulnerable areas’.
Offering the “complete package” of fencing requirements
A wide range of bespoke / machined products available
Over 50 years sawmilling experience
Competitive prices, reliable service, quality assured, every time
Choice of green or brown preservative treatment
Delivery throughout the UK
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In the early 1990s, about a year after it invented the magnetic safety gate latch, D&D Technologies manufactured the world’s first polymer gate hinges.
Several. models. also. feature.“adjustment. slots”. within. their.housings. to. allow. horizontal. and.vertical. adjustment,. which. makes.installation. even. easier. and. also.allows. for. adjustments. to. be. made.over. time. to.accommodate.gate.sag.and.natural.ground.movement .
For product availability or further information contact Cathy Elliott at D&D Technologies on +353 87 2860889 or [email protected], or visit D&D’s website at www.ddtechglobal.com
50 years ago a young Clive Brooks, with the help of his father Stanley began transforming a modest 2-man business, into a multi-million pound turnover company that is now run by his sons Steve and Adrian Brooks.
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news
For Sales & General EnquiriesTel: 01977 689111Fax: 01977 689128
www.ecofencing.net
“Supplying a product that is 92% recycled is something that we are very proud of and we needed to get that message across. The old name simply didn’t do that” explains Danny Walls, sales manager of Eco Fencing. “Unless you were familiar with the Supalite brand you wouldn’t have know what it was, but with Eco Fencing it is immediately clear to customers what our products are. Another reason for the name change is that we are expanding into Europe where the name ‘Supalite’ translated to mean a type of soup.”
Northern Ireland based fencing and timber supplier Balcas Timber have already got plans in place to cope with the extra demand they expect from the fencing sector this coming season.
“The.Spring. rush. is. already. starting.to.materialise,”.Sales.and.Marketing.Director. Richard. Greenaway. told.fencing. News. recently .. “As. usual.we. will. do. our. very. best. to. keep.our. stocks.up. to. the. required. levels.to. service. our. customer. base .. With.the. log. shortage.anticipated. for. this.year,.our.mill.and.our.customers.will.have.to.plan.ahead.and.consider.the.possible.lack.of.supplies .”
For all your fencing needs• All types of fencing and gate timbers• Construction and specialist timbers• All with the best protection• A one-stop fencing shop
The last time Fencing News met with the Linnell Brothers they were sky-high having just completed a 10,000 square foot warehouse development, which meant they could contain up to 2 million pounds worth of stock: a mammoth achievement.
fast. forward.almost. two. years. and.the. successes. of. this. 130. year-old.company. continue. to. mount .. Since.their. relocation. in.2004.the.Linnell.Brothers. have. maintained. their.ambition;. extending. their. wish. list.and.putting.more.plans.into.place ..
As. one. third. of. managerial. team,..Roger. Linnell. is. a. man. with. real.passion. and. commitment,. when.speaking. to. him. it’s. hard. not. to.be. influenced. by. his. wonderful,.enthusiastic.nature ..“My.cousins.John.and.James.Linnell.and.I,.have.worked.really. hard. to. keep. the. progression.levels. up .. Because,. over. the. years.we.have.all.worked.up.the.rankings,.we.really.appreciate. the.history.and.tradition.of.the.company .”.
Until.the.early.noughties,.the.Linnell.Brothers.ran.their.very.own.sawmill.site,. but. Roger. admits. that. in. this.cost. conscious. society,. it. probably.wasn’t.the.best.option;.“We.finished.with.the.sawmill.because.it.was.just.too.uneconomical,.we.now.stand.as.a.major.fencing.stockist.with.two.of.our. very. own. treatment. plants. and.on-site.machinery .”.
Chances. are. that. on. our. next.meeting,. Linnell. Brothers. will.have. more. ambitious. plans. in. the.pipeline ..
For further information visit www.linnellbros.co.uk or call 01327 354422
Inside at Linnell Bros
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coMpanY proFILe
“Its simple really, we offer excellent customer service at the most competitive price.” Leo Forrester’s refreshing attitude has meant that Almec Fencing in Stoke-on-Trent has established itself as a reliable, innovative company.
WestBAnK timBeR KeePs A Welcome in the hillside (Well… docK side)Since opening a terminal at Alexandra Dock Newport back in February 2003 West Bank has developed a strong presence in Wales and the South West of England.
Keeping.with.the.Welsh.theme.these.panels. are. based. on. a. Celtic. Knot.design. and. can. be. incorporated.along.with.our. timber.hand.rail.and.
spindles.to.add.a.very.special.design.feature.to.any.garden.deck ..Available.in. two. finishes.Galvanized.or.Power.Coated. are. sure. to. last. for. years. to.come .
For more information visit www.westbanktimberltd.co.uk
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coMpanY news
Clinton Gates is a traditional wooden gate manufacturer based in rural Devon; supplying gates wholesale to stockists throughout the UK. For more than 100 years their craftsmen have been making gates and have built a reputation for quality.
For details of your local stockist, contact us on 01395 562555 or visit www.clintongates.com
clinton GAtes: oPeninG the GoodGAtes
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coMpanY news
The revolutionary Gripple T-Clip, launched recently by the Sheffield-based manufacturer Gripple Limited, has been named as one of the top ten new agricultural products to be showcased at next year’s World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.
The. Gripple. T-Clip. is. an. innovative,.
wire-gripping. device. providing. a.revolutionary. way. of. starting. or.terminating. a. fence .. It. replaces.the. time. and. trouble. of. knotting. or.stapling. wires. at. the. end. post. with.a.fast,.simple.twist.and.push.action.which.then.secures.the.wire ..
For more details about the Gripple success story visit www.gripple.com
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tIMber treatMent
Over the last couple of years Protek has taken on new challenges posed not only by the economy but by legislation and environmental concerns. This had lead to a new generation of timber treatment products, while at the same time there is a new generation of leadership.
from. running. the. business. in. what.is. supposed. to. be. his. retirement,.although. he. is. often. to. be. found. in.the. offices. of. Protek. from. where. he.continues.to.run.much.of.his.charity.work .. Eric’s. two. daughters,. Becky.and. Harriet,. and. son,. Ben,. are. all.involved. in. the. business .. “Dad. is. a.huge.character.to.replace.but.Becky,.Harriet.and.I.have.grown.up.with.this.
We are pleased to be associated with Cherry’s Country Hardware Ltd and wish
them continued success for the future
Now a third generation family company, Cherrys Country Hardware is a well known and equally well respected name in the East Riding area of Yorkshire. The company is based in the North Frodingham area near to the town of Driffield and runs its operation from a spacious seven acre site.
A concRete stARt At cAdeBYlUcie cARteR Finds oUt moRe FRom FP mccAnn’s FencinG teAmTwelve months on from it’s acquisition of Ennstone Concrete Products, FP McCann’s fencing division has firmly established itself as an integral part of the Company’s precast concrete business by delivering impressive results for 2009.
We are pleased to announce that we can now offer (100%) FSC Pure Certified Chestnut Fencing
The Chalk Pit Lade Wood Hill Doddington Kent ME9 0ED
toRRY hill chestnUt FencinG ReceiVes PRestiGioUs Fsc ceRtiFicAtionKent-based firm, Torry Hill Chestnut Fencing has been awarded two prestigious Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications. The company has achieved the certificate for Forest Management, which means the woodland is maintained to the highest standards and also the 100% pure Chain of Custody certificate, which traces wood from the managed forests through all stages of processing and distribution.
and. the. business. have. in. woodland.management .
For more information please visit www.torryhill.co.uk
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InDustrY upDate
Few would argue that 2009 was a difficult year for the UK Fencing industry but early signs suggest that conditions in 2010 will be much brighter. According to new research by Plimsoll, the market is slowly emerging from the malaise of the last 2 years.
David.Pattison,.senior.analysts.and.author.of.the.2010.Plimsoll.Analysis.explains,.“The.recession.tore.through.the.market. in.08.and.most.09.like.a. tornado. and. accelerated. the. rate.of.change.in.the.market ..Aggressive.“growth. at. all. cost”. operators.have. been. forced. to. abandon. their.reckless. strategies. and. many. have.been. caught. out. and. are. in. real.trouble .. However,. some. amazing.companies. have. come. through. the.recession. largely. unaffected. and.look. set. to. make. 2010. their. year ..As. the.market.continues. to. recover.during. the. year. the. changes. will.continue.to.come.thick.and.fast .”
So,.aside. from.a.serious. refocus.of.profitability. and. the. inevitable. job.cutting.and.takeovers,.does.Pattison.see.any.cheer. in.2010?.“There.are.some. real. good. news. stories. out.there ..We.rated.308.companies.as.“Strong”. in. our. latest. report .. They.have. managed. to. be. commercially.successful.without.jeopardising.their.financial.stability” .
Readers of Fencing News are entitled to a £50 discount of this new special edition of the Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Fencing.
Call 01642 626400 for further details and quote reference PR/AA42.
UK FencinG indUstRY - WhAt’s in stoRe FoR 2010?
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coMpanY news
The progress of Shropshire based Hales Sawmills is demonstrated by the award by BSI of the Sector Scheme 4 (Timber Preservation) accreditation. The Parton family, pictured, Julian (Managing Director, Phil and father William all had a major hand in achieving this award in rapid time. Whilst this was going on the company were also testing a new range of Acoustic Panels to meet the Highway Agency high standards for noise reduction. Hales now has a full range of designs to meet every requirement for Highway-Trackside Rail-Housing requirements.
We are pleased to be associated withYorkshire Landscapes Ltd and we wish them
continued success for the future
Mark Hopkins likes to put things together that are going to be around for many years to come. That’s perhaps why he has earned such a strong reputation, not just in North Yorkshire but in many other counties over the past 20-plus years with his company Yorkshire Landscapes Ltd.
Mark. was. born. in. nearby. Coxwold,.but.now.lives. in.Kilburn ..He.started.his. working. life. as. a. farm. labourer.before.moving.on.to.work.for.a.couple.of.landscape.garden.companies.prior.to.setting.up.on.his.own .
Exporting manufactured products to the Far East is not the easiest hoop to jump through – but a Warwickshire businessman who has been doing it successfully for two decades has just completed a £70,000 deal with a wealthy business magnate they call the Mr Cadbury of Japan.
WoRKinG FoR the mR cAdBURY oF JAPAn dRiFField shoW lAUch theiR VeRY oWn FoRestRY, FencinG & ReneWABle AReA shoW diRectoR dAVid tite tAlKs ABoUt the lAUch oF the neW sections
Last edition we touched on the fact that Driffield Show may be launching a Forestry, Fencing and Renewable section, which has recently been fully approved by the committee.
David.Tite.added,. “Driffield.Show.is.one.of.the.largest.one.day.shows.in. the. North,. and. this. new. area.will.definitely.attract.more.visitors.which. is. exactly. what. exhibitors.are. looking. for .. Last. years. event.welcomed.a.record.31,000.visitors.through.its.gates .
If you would like to exhibit at the Forestry and Renewable sections please call the Society Office on 01377 257494 or email [email protected]
For further details on the UK Fencing competition please call Simone on 01274 610101 or email [email protected]
lAmmA shoW 2010 Welcomes the cRoWdsDespite more than three weeks of ice and snow at the end of December and beginning of January the weather relented in the week leading up to the LAMMA Show to make the show days cold but dry.
Lotherton Park Farm, Copley Lane, AberfordLeeds LS25 3ED
Manufacturers of steel gates and fences to suit all requirements
Home security is becoming increasingly important with more than one million burglaries and attempted burglaries every year in the UK. Recently the British public are also becoming more aware of anti-social behaviour in their neighbourhood.
don’t Be A Victim – Use cAnnocK GAtes recently.received.a.grateful.thank.you.letter.from.Mrs ..Nardone.for.supplying.her.with.a.pair.of.Royal.Talisman.gates.which.she.considered.a.major.defence.to. keeping.her.property.more. secure.during. a. time. where. she. was. being.terrorised.in.her.own.neighbored ..
Cannock. Gates. are. very. aware. of.how. important. home. security. is. to.their.customers.and.understands.it.is.huge. concern. to. people .. In. October.last.year.they.became.the.sponsor.for.Nation.Security.Week.–.a.nationwide.campaign. aimed. at. heightening. the.awareness. of. security. among. home.owners ..
To. thank. all. our. customer’s. for. a.successful.2009.Cannock.Gates.have.launched. an. incredible. prize. draw ..Throughout.february,.they’re.offering.you.the.opportunity.to.win.a.£1,500.Thomas. Cook. Worldwide. Travel.Voucher ..
To enter simply visit www.cannockgates.co.uk/holidayprizedraw/ Or send a postcard to; Cannock Gates Ltd, Martindale, Hawks Green, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 7XT with your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address by the 28th February. The prize draw will be drawn the beginning of March 2010.
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LanDscapInG
Keen to demonstrate a dedication to skills development, hard landscaping specialists Marshalls have agreed to sponsor the WorldSkills UK Landscape Gardening Competition 2010, as the competition’s main sponsor. The competition is project managed by the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) on behalf of UKSkills.
mARshAlls AnnoUnced As sPonsoRs oF UK lAndscAPe GARdeninG comPetition
once. again. to. be. supporting. the.World. Skills. Landscape. Gardening.Competition,. which. is. a. great.opportunity. to. showcase. a. range.of. skills. in. both. hard. and. soft.landscaping .”
BALI. Chief. Executive. Sandra.Loton.Jones.had.this.to.say:.“I.am.delighted.Marshalls.have.agreed.to.be. the.main. sponsor. for. the.2010.competition ..Marshalls’.commitment.to. the. competition. shows. a. real.dedication.to.the.students.involved,.and.those.students.will.in.no.doubt.go. on. to. become. the. landscaping.professionals. of. the. future ..The. WorldSkills. UK. Landscape.Gardening.Competition.is.a.fantastic.way. to. showcase. the. talents. of.landscaping.in.the.UK.and.promote.the.industry.as.a.whole .’
Simon.Bartley,.CEO,.UK.Skills.said:.“I.am.delighted.that.Marshalls.have.agreed. to. be. the. main. sponsor.for. the. WorldSkills. UK. landscape.gardening.competition.and.we.look.forward. to. a. fantastic. competition.
GARden GRoWeRs Boost sPRinG sAlesWorcestershire based manufacturer M&M Timber Limited has received record advance orders for its new range of all British ‘good life’ timber products, indicating a nationwide return to the ‘grow your own’ culture.
Another. likely. best. seller. in. M&M.Timber’s.garden.products.sector.is.the.new. range. of. Bayton. Greenhouses,.featuring. a. heavyweight. slabbed.machine. rounded. timber. base. and.double.skinned.polycarbonate.glazing ..Variations. on. the. standard. model.include.the.Bayton.Duo,.a.combined.greenhouse. and. lockable. shed,. and.
the.Bayton.Mini.for.where.space.may.be. limited .. All. come. with. a. full. 15.year.‘in.service’.guarantee.and.can.be.supplied.for.self-assembly.or.delivered.and.assembled.on.site .
Denmark’s Dansand® and UK industry experts Bradstone have joined forces to distribute new Tommy Walsh’s Choice Dansand® Joint Filling Sand after a successful launch at UK trade expo, GLEE 2009.The revolutionary new jointing sand prevents weeds from growing in newly laid or renovated
block paving, patios and driveways without using environmentally harmful herbicides.
Bradstone. has. an. established. and.enviable. nationwide. distribution.network. making. it. perfectly. placed.to. promote. Tommy. Walsh’s. Choice.Dansand®. to. UK. garden. and. DIY.
Google Street View is a controversial and yet incredibly useful online tool; having recently captured several of Vangard’s security products on camera, it has proved effective and beneficial for both home owners and businesses alike.
Vandgard, PO Box 51, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6WY P: 0044 (0)1797 229 872 E: [email protected] www.vanDGard.co.uk
Be A VAndGARd sPotteR!
New displays and equipment are being added to the in-house ‘eco-building’ showroom at Market Deepings-based builders’ merchant The Deepings Trading Company as it strengthens its commitment to supplying cost effective and sustainable building products.
Ian. commented,. . “Deepings. Trading.is. aiming. to. be. a. one-stop. shop. for.meeting. sustainable. construction.needs,. including. offering. a. cost.effective. supply. and. fit. service. that.solves. a. lot. of. the. confusing. issues.currently.surrounding.sustainability .”
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tReAcheRoUs WeAtheR GRinds indUstRY to A hAUltJanuary has been a tough month, temperatures reached a record low and the snow peaked to a disruptive height. But fencers fear not-the snow has melted and the ice has thawed, February is upon us and things are looking up. Here at fencing news, we thought we’d catch up with a few industry insiders to discover how they braved the arctic conditions and came out fighting.
he.explained.how.temporary.cutbacks.needed. to. be. made;. “We. basically.had.to.cut.the.entire.work.force.down.to.a.3-day.week.because.from.the.4th.of.January.the.teams.just.couldn’t.get.out.to.the.jobs ..On.a.positive.note,.our.reserves.of.materials.were.untouched.and.we. continued. to. bring. in. orders.for.the.up.and.coming.season .”.
On.perhaps.a.lighter.note,.Ian.Barfoot.of.A&J.Scott.Ltd.suggests.that.because.the. disruption. spread. nationwide,.the. industry. as. a. whole. was. far.more. forgiving;. “Every. company. or.contractor. was. going. through. the.same. thing,. so. customers. were.understanding. and. could. anticipate.delays.and.inconveniences .”
Now. it. seems. normal. service. is.resumed,.here’s.hoping.that.spring.is.a.little.bit.easier.on.us ..
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At 71 years old Robert Thorne has seen a lot of changes in the timber and fencing industry, and now runs Robert Thorne and Sons L.L.P. from a unique one and a half acre site in the New Forest. Unlike many other fencing and timber suppliers, Robert and his son Simon have stuck to the traditional way of doing things benefitting the company which dates back to the 1880’s.
1946. leaving. the. business. to. his.own.children.–.including.the.present.Robert.Thorne
Having. moved. to. a. more. suitable.yard,.the.company.continued.to.grow.and. ventured. more. into. sawmilling.work.but.still.maintained.(and.used).steam. engines .. It. was. a. period. of.change.when.newly.invented.tractors.began.to.arrive.from.America;.proving.irresistible. to. farmers.over.here ..To.survive,. the. company. continued. to.adapt,.moving.yet.again.to.a.bigger.premises .. Robert. Thorne. came. to.work. soon.after. and.when. the.mill.shut.in.1996,.he.moved.with.his.son.onto. the. current.premises.at.Three.Legged.Cross .
It’s. a. unique. history. to. a. very.traditional. company;. but. things.are. far. from.over.as.Robert.Thorne.
accreditation. which. has. allowed.local. councils. to. make. maximum.usage.of.them .
Robert Thorne And Sons Mannington Sawmills Holt Road, Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6SE Telephone 01202 822204 Fax 01202 824410
5th AnnUAl FencinG & lAndscAPinG neWs GolF dAYFor all you keen golfers out there – the 5th annual Fencing & Landscaping Golf day is to be held on Thursday 6th May 2010. The cut-off date for entry falls on Friday 30th April 2010.
The. golf. day. will. be. held. at. the.Henley. In. Arden. Golf. &. Country.Club .. We. will. be. handing. out.awards.to.the.three.highest.placed.participants ..There.will.be.excellent.prizes.for.the.longest.drive,.nearest.the.pin.on.a.par.3.and.nearest.the.pin.in.two.shots.on.a.par.4 ..
For more information, contact Ben Walton on 01274 610 101 or e-mail [email protected]
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Brett Landscaping’s range of permeable block paving products; Omega Flow, Alpha Flow and Classico Flow, have been shown to outperform a leading competitor product in an independent water infiltration test. The tests were specifically designed to measure the ability of paving systems to allow water to permeate into the sub-base when used as part of a permeable pavement within Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS).
The.independent.testing.was.carried.out. in. accordance. with. the. British.Standard.DD.229:1996.Method. for.determination.of.the.relative.hydraulic.conductivity. of. permeable. surfaces ..In. the. tests,. a. predetermined.volume. of. water. is. allowed. to. flow.in. a. controlled. manner. onto. an.area.of.paving.and.the.rate.of.water.permeability.measured. to.determine.a.surface.infiltration.rate .
Procter Fencing and Concrete Products is launching an extensive range of fencing materials, together with a informative new website www.fencingmaterials.co.uk. This will be of interest to fencing contractors including those specialising in railway fencing - plus builders and property maintenance contractors who are now undertaking fencing themselves rather than contracting it out.
Procter Fencing and Concrete Products are launching an extensive range of fencing products, together with a new website.
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MachInerYMini loader specialist Avant Tecno of Thetford in Norfolk has announced the introduction of its all-new 400 Series designed for professional users requiring an economical, diesel powered machine with the power to tackle a wide variety of applications using a choice of over 100 different attachments for all year round working.
will.be.similar.to.the.larger.model.and.utilisation. just. as. good .. In. addition,.the.420’s.overall. length.is.355.mm.shorter.than.the.520,.making.it.ideal.for.those.applications.where.space.is.at.a.premium .
Like.all.Avant.machines.the.new.420.is. built. around. a. sturdy. articulated.chassis.complete.with.a.ROPS.safety.frame.and.tinted.pleixglass.roof.cover ..With.the.seat.positioned.in.the.front.half.of.the.machine.plus.an.off-centre.boom,.the.driver.has.an.unrestricted.view.of.the.job.in.hand.for.maximum.precision.and.safety .
The. machine. also. features. a. useful.telescopic.boom.for.extra.stability.and.
Following on from the successful launch of the hard-hitting report, ‘Combating Climate Change: A role for UK forests’, the Forestry Commission and ConFor have agreed to work together to identify how the forestry and the wood-using sector can best make a contribution to the transition to a low-carbon economy.
cUmBRiA’s neW tRAnsPoRteRs!Metalwood Fencing (Contracts) Limited is a family based Fencing contractors which has been established since 1965, with a reputation for
high quality workmanship and service.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for a Contracts manager based at our premises in St. Albans, covering our customer base in London and
the home counties.Candidates must have a proven track record within the fencing industry, be highly motivated,
enthusiastic, with good time management and the ability to work to deadlines.
Good communication skills and Man management are also essential.An excellent package is available to the right candidate.
Please forward your c.v and a covering letter to :Metalwood Fencing (Contracts) Ltd, Hutton House, Soothouse spring,
Valley Road Industrial Estate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6PG
However,.the.burden.of.lost.profit.is.not.being.shared.equally.as.Pattison.explains,.“524.companies.have.bore.the. brunt. of. the. downturn .. These.companies. have. seen. their. profit.margins.decimated.and.in.the.absence.of.a.big.upturn.in.demand.will.have.to.cut.their.cloth.accordingly ..Watch.out.for.further.job.losses.and.closures.within.these.companies.as.they.look.to. claw. themselves. back. to. profit.next. year .. If. they. fail. to. act. quickly.they. could. find. themselves. running.out.of.cash .”
On. the. other. hand,. there. are. still.companies. getting. it. right. in. spite.of. it. all,. “Amazingly,. there. are. 60.companies. that. have. maintained. or.increased.their.profit.margins. in. the.last.year ..All.things.considered.that’s.
Readers of Fencing News are entitled to a £50 discount of this new special edition of the Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Fencing. Call 01642 626400 for further details and quote reference PR/AA42.
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Year on year, Bosch continues to be an award winning innovator within the gardening sector, and 2010 will be no different as Bosch expands its gardening tools range with a host of new products.
Age is no barrier to innovation and quality, especially in the demanding post driving business. With over 35 years in the business, the Kinghitter Postdriver remains one of the world leaders in postdriver design and innovation.
Kinghitter. Postdrivers. are.manufactured. in. New. Zealand. and.are. exported. to. over. 50. countries.throughout. the. world,. doing.everything. from. supplying. the.USA.Military. to. driving. sleeper. anchor.pins.20.metres.under.the.sea ..
The. Kinghitter. was. the. first.Postdriver. to. be. designed. with. the.wire.rope.pulley.system.which.is.still.the.most.effective.way.of.moving.the.weight ..With.new.models.continuing.to. be. introduced. into. the. market,.the.Kinghitter.still.reigns.supreme ..
The. latest. model. into. the. market.place. is. the. Kinghitter. Telescopic.Expander;. a. machine. that. has.the. unique. features. including. an.expanded.height.of.5 .1.metres.and.a.340kg.hammer.weight.that.allows.the.operator.to.drive.the.post.into.the.ground. fully.without. any.necessary.adjustments. needed. to. be. made ..This.model.can.also.be.adapted. to.operate.with.series.2,.3.and.4 .
If you had the pleasure of attending this years Lamma Agricultural show at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground, I’m sure you’ll agree that it was a jam-packed and wonderfully diverse event, showcasing the very best in modern machinery and agriculture. Tucked snugly inside the event’s main marquee were exhibitors Protech Machinery, who avoided the cold and attracted the crowds over the two days.
What’s.so.impressive.about.Protech.Machinery. is. that. all. models. are.designed.and.manufactured.on.site.in.Britain ..Andy.tells.us.more.about.the.
services. Protech. offer;. “We’ve. had.exceptional. trade. with. contractors.recently,. which. I. think. is. because.we.offer.a.specialist.design.service,.
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MachInerYwhich. can. be. uniquely. tailored. to.suit. a. company’s. or. an. individuals.requirements .”. Andy. intervenes,.“We.also.sell.to.the.end.users,.and.we. have. several. associated. agents.selling.our.products .”.
As. fencing. News. witnessed. on.the. day,. Andy. and. Steve’s. main.objective. is. to. reach. out. to. all.potential. customers. personally. by.welcoming. interest. and. catering.for. the. individual .. Having. founded.
Protech. Machinery. in. 2003. after.a. decade. working. for. a. machine.manufacturing. company,. the. pair.admit. that. the. most. recent. years.have.without.doubt.been.their.most.successful;. “We. now. employ. a.
team. of. 7. and. have. just. relocated.to.a.much.bigger.30.acre.farm.site.in.Gloucestershire ..Our.sales.are.up.from. last. year,. which. is. incredible.considering.we.are.in.the.middle.of.a.recession .”
So.what.does.the.future.have.in.store.for.Protech.Machinery?.“We’d.like.to.branch.out.further,.at.the.minute.the.majority.of.our.trade.comes.from.the.UK.and.Norway,.so.ideally.we.want.to. secure. more. Eastern. European.custom ..We’re.also. looking. to.push.the. hedge. cutter. product. range.further,. and. develop. more. custom.on.that.side.of.things”.Andy.admits ..
After.two.successful.days.of.trading.at.the.Lamma.Show,.and.with.such.a. strong. response. to. their. new.products.and.indeed.their.new.site,.Protech.Machinery.is.well.and.truly.sitting.pretty ..
When James Smith & Co were considering the purchase of new equipment last year one of the companies they turned to first to look at was KANGA. They hadn’t previously had a machine from KANGA, nor had they purchased a machine to bore holes at all!
Based. near. Kircudbright. in. South.West.Scotland,.James.Smith.&.Co.has.been.in.business.since.1950 ..Malcolm.Smith. is. the. company. buyer. for. the.firm.which.sees.most.of.its.business.come.from.general.agricultural.fencing.and.farm.building.cladding .
hill Boosts sAFetY With ‘neW-FoR-old’ PRoGRAmLeading excavator attachments manufacturer Hill Engineering has taken thousands of semi and single-locking automatic couplers out of commission and replaced them with one of the safest and most technologically advanced couplers on the market after its ‘new-for-old’ exchange program proved to be an unprecedented success.
UK contRActoR Welcomes neW mini-eXcAVAtoR Ellis Bros (Contractors) Ltd of Skegness is the first UK contractor to purchase a new E32 3.2 tonne mini-excavator from Bobcat. The new E32 was supplied by Scunthorpe-based AMS Bobcat, the authorised Bobcat dealer for Lincolnshire and South and East Yorkshire.
For more information about Bobcat and Bobcat products, visit the website www.bobcat.eu
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Launched at Lamma by Microplant in association with AFT Trenchers Ltd, The Tuchel Trac Quatro is a unique, multi-purpose utility vehicle designed to access areas where its heavier, larger competitors are unable to go.
fitted. with. a. 22hp. Kubota. engine..it. combines. power. with.manoeuvrability ..Its.narrow.3ft.width.allows. it. to. fit. easily. through. doors.and. gateways. into. pig. and. poultry.sheds,.stables.and.horseboxes ..Its.low.weight.of.just.over.1000kg.means.that.the.Tuchel.Trac.Quatro.can.be.used.on.soft.terrain.or.in.areas.such.as.parks,.golf.courses.and.landscape.sites.where.minimum.disruption.is.a.necessity .
For further information see www.microplant.net & www.awmachinery.co.uk
the neW tUchel - tRAc QUAttRo - A sUPeR Vehicle
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Fencing contractors, landscape architects, garden designers, and any company involved in installing picket fences, now have the opportunity to increase business by offering their clients over 100 wooden picket fence, and associated gate designs from Rapier Products Ltd.
What do you consider the main issues effecting the fencing and landscaping industry? Talking.fencing.as.this.is.my.background,.it.has.been.tough.on.most.businesses.recently.and.volumes.have.dropped.considerably.which.ultimately.has.seen.some.very.low.prices.being.offered ..On.a.more.positive.note.I.have.seen.evidence.of.improvement.and.over.the.past.couple.of.months.enquiries.have.increased.dramatically,.fingers.crossed!
What’s been your best idea?.Setting.up.Urban.fencing
And your worst?.Not.doing.it.sooner
What do you like about Fencing and Landscaping News? Excellent.read,.honest.and.most.of.all.informative .
Favourite film Braveheart
Beer or Wine.Recently.cider,.but.I.enjoy.both.beer.and.wine
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has a new deputy president; Lord Hunt of Wirral MBE, the Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, has taken on the role for the charity. He succeeds Lord Jordan of Bournville CBE, who became RoSPA’s president last year after a period as deputy president.
Marshalls’ Group Marketing Director Chris Harrop has been named Green Guru Manufacturer by Building. Announcing the results at its ‘Sustainability Now’ online event, Building celebrated the green achievements of leaders in the construction industry.
its. staff. are. all. strong. characteristics.we. associate. with. Richard .”.Although.Richard. is.handing.over. the.chairmanship,.he.will.continue.on.the.board .
Mr. Hickman. added,. “Under. the. new.chairmanship.of.John.Corrie.and.with.Managing.Director.Hugh.Kennedy.at.the.helm.the.company.is.looking.forward.to.further.growth.and.continued.success.for.many.years.to.come .”
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J.B coRRie AssiGns neW chAiRmAnFour generations can now claim to have run J.B.Corrie after its Chairman of 40 years passed the reins over to his son. Richard Corrie has stepped away from the Fencing Contracting and Manufacturing Company and handed the Chairmanship to John Corrie.
Richard. first. joined. the. company. in.1950. and. was. elected. to. the. board.of.directors.in.1959,.before.becoming.chairman. in. 1970 .. During. his. time.as. chairman. he. has. overseen. the.development. of. new. fence. systems,.modernised.manufacturing.and.built.up.lucrative.trade.both.home.and.abroad,.particularly.in.the.Middle.East .
Mr. Hickman. commented,. “Integrity,.knowledge,. experience,. passion,.leadership.and.belief.in.J .B .Corrie.and.
Patricia Fox of Aralia Garden Design, who won a Bali Landscape Design Excellence Award and a prestigious award at Chelsea in 2009, has signed up to design the WorldSkills UK Landscape Gardening Competition Garden in 2010.
Patricia. will. use. her. professional.expertise. and. her. enthusiasm. to.grapple.with. the. competition. garden.design ..Designing.a.garden.for.a.small.space. in. a. competitive. environment.is. a. challenging. task .. It. takes. skill.and.creative. flair. to.design.a.garden.that.will. show. off.materials. donated.by. the. competition. sponsors. and.be. interesting. to. spectators,. The.WorldSkills.UK.Landscape.Gardening.
Competition. Garden. is. designed. to.test.the.landscape.gardening.skills.of.student.competitors ..
For more information about the World Skills Landscape Gardening Competition UK please visit the BALI website at www.bali.org.uk or call 02476 690 333
AWARd WinninG desiGneR siGns UP to desiGn WoRldsKills UK GARden
Rolawn, the UK’s largest turf grower and leading topsoil supplier have appointed Hardwicks Landscape Centre as a Platinum Partner stockist for Worcestershire.
agreement,. Hardwick’s. Landscape.Centre. will. stock. the. complete.Rolawn.range.that.includes.turf,.lawn.seed. and. fertiliser,. topsoil,. compost.and. bark .. In. addition. to. collection,.a.delivery.service.for.both.trade.and.retail.customers.is.also.provided .
Cedric. McMillan,. Rolawn’s. Sales. &.
Marketing.Director.commented.“With.Hardwicks. 50. years. experience.and. strong. reputation. for. quality.and. service,. the. new. agreement.will. enable. us. to. mutually. develop.potential.in.the.area” ..
Visit www.rolawn.co.uk
RolAWn APPoint hARdWicKs As KeY stocKist
Neil Hardwick(left) Marion Lewis (right
Become A model stUdent With snoWs timBeRFollowing the increased interest in apprenticeships, Snows Timber have sponsored the annual Timber Student of the Year in Carpentry and Joinery at The Somerset College of Arts and Technology.
Snows. marketing. Manager,. Barry.Shrimpton,. said,. “. Even. though.we. are. now. a. national. company,.we. like. to. stay. involved. in. our.local. communities. and. this. is.a. very. relevant. way. that. we. can.encourage. young. people. to. look.positively.at.the.Timber.Industry .”
The.2009.Snows.Timber.Student.of. the. Year. in. Carpentry. and.Joinery,.Karl.Green.seen.receiving.his.award, For more information contact
Snows Timber: Barry Shrimpton Tel: 01458 836400
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As Glee looks ahead to the 2010 show, the show organisers continue to build on the promise of delivering the most cost effective show within the garden industry.