Fencing News - April 2011

THE TECHNICAL MAGAZINE FOR MANUFACTURERS, INSTALLERS, SPECIFIERS AND CONTRACTORS

April 2011Issue 175

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contentsRINGFENCED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6, 8-9INDUSTRY UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10HEALTH AND SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13COMPANY NEWS . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15, 20, 22, 24, 33, 38, 47, 50, 67CONTRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17, 44-45, 62LANDSCAPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 65NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 25, 40, 54, 64, 66, 68TIMBER TREATMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 28-29TIMBER UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32COMPANY PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35, 60-61FORESTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46WHAT’S ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 55-58TIMBER YARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53NEW PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59MACHINERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 70-71, 72-75SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76FENCING PEOPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-79

MANAGING DIrector/eDItor Simone Gallon Tel: 01274 610 101 [email protected]

AssIstANt eDItor Lucie Carter Tel: 01274 610 101 [email protected]

FeAture WrIters Chris Berry, Peter Mepsted, Victoria Poolman

sAles/subscrIptIoNs MANAGer Ben Walton Tel: 01274 610 101 [email protected]

ADvertIsING AccouNt MANAGer Nicola Robson [email protected] Damien Downing damien@ fencing-news.co.uk Tel: 01274 610 101

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CONTENTS

Welcome I hope the better weather we’re seeing at the minute means your business is picking up nicely; I have spoken to a few contractors who tell me they are very busy-keep it going!

This edition is full of industry updates covering everything from the latest Timber Treatment news, Automated Gate safety issues, and the appalling news from UKfPA that DEfRA haven’t chosen them to feature on the new advisory panel for the forestry industry which I’m sure you’ll agree is an absolute insult! See page 31 for more details.

We have visited a few companies who are celebrating an anniversary such as North West Timber Treatments who have been trading a total of 21 years and Westwood Timber fencing coming up to their 10th year in business-congratulations to them! See pages 34-35 and 52- 53 for more details.

We have also been busy with our sister publication The farmersMart, a quarterly publication which now covers over 100 pages! We are pleased to announce that we will be launching The farmersMart Wales and Midlands. If you would like a free copy or want to advertise in the agriculture sector please feel free to get in touch with us.

Don’t forget to check out our What’s On pages as there are plenty of things coming up. Including, The National Beef Event at Newark Show ground on the 26th of May, APf announcing they are staying at Ragley Estate for next year and of course Driffield Agriculture Show, where our 3rd annual fencing competition will be held. Plus our very own golf day on the 5th of May at Henley-in-Arden Country golf club which I hope to see you there!

Have a great spring and will speak to you in the summer!

Kind Regards

Simone (simone@fencing-news .co .uk)

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James Jones & Sons Ltd, one of Scotland’s largest independent sawmillers and a leading supplier of British timber, have announced that a further 6 kilns have been purchased from manufacturer Mahild for their Steven’s Croft sawmill site at Lockerbie .

This investment establishes Lockerbie’s

kilning capacity as one of the largest in Europe, taking the total number of kilns to 16 and allowing the facility to process in excess of 160,000m³ annually.

The kilns are fitted with a heat recovery system which has already successfully reduced energy consumption within the existing Lockerbie facility. The new kilns

are expected to come on stream during October 2011 and reflect the increasing volumes being processed through the new saw-line at Lockerbie 3.

The entire kilning complex at Lockerbie is now being heated with hot water, which is provided by the neighbouring Eon biomass power plant, and conveyed via a pipeline installed in 2010. This

innovative investment saves an estimated 9,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, which would be produced if conventional heat sources were used, and further enhances the company’s sector-leading environmental credentials.

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BSW Timber is launching a major campaign to encourage architects and the building industry to use more British C16 strength grade timber . The company is to join the 2011RIBA Roadshow tour and have hosted a series of 10 CPD seminars promoting the benefits of C16 at city venues throughout the UK .

BSW have invested heavily in the provision of machined C16 timber through the company’s Easi-Edge product. Multi-million pound investment in both planning and grading technology at BSW mills across the UK has dramatically increased the availability of the product.

Now BSW wants to encourage UK-wide use of a high quality product that the company believes has strong environmental credentials and can provide a major boost for the UK timber industry.

The campaign has been devised by BSW’s Marketing Manager, Eve Johnson. She explains: “We want to change the way the construction industry thinks about strength-graded timber. Typically, architects over specify in the mistaken belief that the higher European C24 grade is a superior product.

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“Using British timber supports the UK timber industry which employs over 116,000 people and is worth more than £2 billion to the UK economy.”

The RIBA Roadshows, which feature the BSW C16 seminar, takes place at the following venues/dates in 2011:

• Newbury - 19 May • London - 9 June • Birmingham - 22 September • Cardiff - 20 October • Edinburgh - 3 November • Leeds - 17 November

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More than £1 million is available for Yorkshire and Humber’s foresters, farmers and growers to help them improve the competitiveness of their business through skills and business development over the next year .

LandSkills Programme Manager Julie Hamilton said, “LandSkills has been vitally important in Yorkshire and Humber. Over the last two years close to 10,000 LandSkills events have supported more than 4,750 of the region’s farmers, foresters and growers. These workshops and discussion groups really help businesses improve their professionalism and their sustainability within the local economy, and I am thrilled that we can continue to help them develop.”

David Hugill, Chair of the LandSkills Industry Advisory Board said, “At a time when food security regularly dominates world headlines, it is great to know that these hardworking businesses will continue to be supported, receiving

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funding to get the training and updating they need for business success. This programme has already invested £1.6 million into these businesses, and we are pleased to continue offering this support.”

Julie continued, “farmers, foresters and growers need to act now if they want their share of the £1 million for funding. It’s not too late to increase your skills and help your business thrive in these difficult financial times.”

Find out more or to find out if you are eligible visit www .lantra .co .uk/LandSkills-YH

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ConFor has been pursuing a two-pronged approach to the contentious issue of gangmaster licensing in forestry . Now, it is confirmed that ConFor’s chief executive, Stuart Goodall, will participate in the steering group for the forthcoming Gangmasters Licensing Authority pilot on forestry .

following several industry meetings with the GLA and Defra, where the case for forestry to be exempt or costs significantly reduced were made, the

GLA offered to run a pilot ‘lighter touch’ inspection process for forestry.

Darryl Dixon, GLA Director of strategy, said, “We are working up how ‘lighter touch’ inspection processes might operate. This includes the need to consider what other information we might ask for, which the industry would not see as burdensome, and which would also assist the GLA in making risk decisions when considering whether to issue licences, and to what extent

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced an extension to the deadline for registration for its London and Sheffield Forgotten Spaces 2011 ideas competition . The new registration deadline is 13th April with final submissions required by 12th May .

Open to entrants across the country and with cash prizes of up to £5,000, the competitions asks artists, architects, planners, engineers, landscape designers, students and local groups

to suggest designs and proposals for an imaginative new use for a ‘forgotten space’ anywhere in Greater London and the Sheffield City region. The RIBA in London also confirmed a new partnership with Design for London on the competition. The design body joins Qatari Diar and Ordnance Survey as sponsors in the Capital.

Mark Brearley- Head of Design for London said, ‘This is a great project for London and we are thrilled to be a part of it. We look forward to seeing a range of ideas

in particularly innovative proposals for the edge of London.’

The RIBA in Yorkshire is working in association with Sheffield Hallam University and the Sheffield competition is being sponsored by developers British Land, Creative Sheffield, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and engineers Buro Happold. Media partner on forgotten Spaces 2011 is The Architects Journal.

Registration and details of the

brief for forgotten Spaces 2011 is available at: www.architecture.com/forgottenspaceslondon and

www .architecture .com/forgottenspacessheffield The RIBA will announce competition winners and award cash prizes for both competitions in autumn this year with exhibitions to follow at Somerset House, London and the Crucible Sheffield first prize will receive £5,000, second prize £2,000 and third prize £1,000

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and in what circumstances inspections are required or can be adapted.

Stuart Goodall cautiously welcomed the initiative, saying, “The GLA is responding to the concerns we have expressed about what we see as the

unnecessary inclusion of forestry in gangmaster licensing given the limited evidence of inappropriate gangmaster activity in the sector. While this move is welcomed, Confor will continue to press for effective exclusion, including through the forestry regulation task force, recently announced by the minister Jim Paice, in response to a request from Confor. So far I have not seen any need for forestry to be included in the GLA’s remit. I believe it is disproportionate regulation, which this government has stated it wishes to address.”

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A £1m investment in state of the art plant at Hozelock’s 33,400 sq m Midpoint Park factory in Birmingham will enable the market-leading garden watering equipment manufacturer to achieve record delivery times for its premium hose systems, including the new 30m and 40m AutoReels with automatic hose rewind .

The new wall-mounted AutoReel models require the largest moulded casings ever made by the company, and a new 87 ton Demag Systec 1300T injection moulding machine affords an enhanced production capability of over 1800 of these components per 24 hour cycle.

Unveiled recently to visiting delegates from the Horticultural Trades Association Contact 2011 conference, the imposing Demag Systec 1300T is the size of a double decker bus (14.3m long, 3.7m wide and 2.9m high) with a shot weight of up to 5,220grms and a linked ATM ES3000 HS robot capable of lifting 40kgs.

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automated new Demag will also support future new product development at Midpoint Park: its larger tools and greater number of impressions increasing capacity without the need for additional machines.

At the same time, Hozelock has enhanced its hose production lines with the addition of new braiders, printers and extrusion equipment to support the introduction of its new 2011 high quality hose range and further accelerate response times.

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A new range of quality fencing equipment from New Zealand has been added to the extensive range already offered by family company KiwiKit, completing their product range so that farmers need only make one call whatever their fencing needs .

The Strainrite range of fencing tools and equipment for temporary and semi-permanent conventional and electric fencing is highly regarded in their home market and is a welcome, high quality, addition to the KiwiKit catalogue. The range is designed by farmers, for farmers and fencers.

In the current financial climate in farming, many dairy farmers and also beef and sheep farmers are looking at more efficient use of grassland to reduce costs. Kiwikit directors are all strongly linked with agriculture and have a deep understanding of their market, which has been built up from sourcing good quality realistically priced New Zealand products such as solar, mains and battery energisers, electric

fencing accessories, waterproofs and calf rearing equipment - products that really do their job.

The extensive Strainrite range of tools and accessories now makes the KiwiKit range truly comprehensive for all agricultural and contractors’ fencing needs. Typical is the Ultracrimp Ezepull fencing Tool, which is the ultimate in multi-function use for crimping the complete range of wire joining sleeves, including barbed wire, and which also provides wire cutting, staple pulling and cable insulation stripping.

The New Zealand products on offer can be sourced from catalogue, by phone, email or website. Call to discuss requirements and orders or request a full catalogue of all products they supply.

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Total Great British construction output volume in 2011 is forecast to be down by 2 .3% on 2010, according to the construction research specialists Leading Edge . The fall is mainly a result of a reduction in output in the public sectors as the government cuts start to bite .

However, on the positive side, the 2011 forecast of £98,400m is 3.9% higher than 2009 at constant prices and higher than 10 of the 15 preceding years. It has increased slightly compared to the

forecast made in 2010, partly due to an improvement in many of the leading indicators in the private sector.

Leading Edge forecast that all the private sectors including housing, commercial, industrial and infrastructure will see real output growth during 2011. In particular the private housing sector will see the highest growth rate this year, while output in the commercial sector will be encouraging, despite many of the projects associated with the Olympics coming to an end.

Mel Budd, Managing Director at Leading Edge commented, “Although we expect the economy to maintain its slow but steady growth in 2011, the construction sector will suffer from a double dip recession due to the deep cuts in the public sector’s capital spending. Overall, we forecast a decline in output volume in 2011 followed by slow growth for the construction industry as a whole from 2013 onwards. Total output in 2015 will be around 3.5% higher than 2010.”

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MULTI award-winning architects Tonkin Liu have been commissioned to produce a landmark sculpture for the gateway to Burnley’s new flagship education and employment zone, the Knowledge Quarter .

The Rain Bow Gate sculpture is set to welcome visitors and investors to Burnley’s new Knowledge Quarter, providing a stunning first impression to the Princess Way gateway into the

town. The sculpture will be a visible symbol of the new Burnley and will sit prominently in The Knowledge Quarter which has to date seen over £100 million of inward investment in Burnley.

Burnley’s Princess Way Gateway is evolving into a dynamic, regionally recognised education and enterprise zone – a process that will be significantly enhanced by the Rain Bow Gate, as it will be located on the new public space

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being created opposite the UCLan and Burnley College campus.

Anna Liu of Tonkin Liu said: “We are thrilled to be working in Burnley and collaborating with Mike Smith Studio again, with the same spirit of boldness,

adventure, and pursuit of quality that drew us to the hilltop in Burnley seven years ago.”

“We were inspired by how the viaduct frames the view of the surrounding landscape, which I think is one of the best things about Burnley. When we visited Burnley to develop this project, we met with students from the College and UCLan campus to hear their views on their town and what they thought would best reflect the spirit of Burnley.

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Plastic Surgeon, cosmetic repair specialists and experts in material and building product repairs, is pleased to announce they have been shortlisted as a finalist at the 2011 Construction News Awards, under the category of ‘Best use of Technology’ for their reporting software system ‘VisibilITy’ .

The reporting system was launched in 2010 and was created to help customers plan and budget for repair requirements on future building projects, as well as report on existing projects. It is an online service that provides real-time data and analysis of repairs undertaken upon customer projects.The customer facing VisibilITy system is the outcome of many internal systems functioning together to produce a result that provides real benefit to the customer in terms of service levels, response times, data accuracy and invaluable cost and waste savings. Managing Director, Rob Mouser

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said: “The success of the project has come from our desire to have an entirely paperless order process. from the moment the customer places an order with the customer services team the digital process begins. Once placed, the order is instantly dispatched via Plastic Surgeon’s bespoke Mobile finisher software directly to the handset of the finisher who has been assigned the work. The software contains all the details a finisher needs to complete the work.He went on to say, “We are thrilled to be selected as a finalist at the prestigious Construction News Awards.”

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For all you keen golfers out there our 6th annual Fencing and Landscaping News Golf Day is to be held on Thursday 5th May 2011 . The cut off date for all entries is Wednesday 27th of April .

The golf day will be held at the Henley In Arden Golf and Country Club. We will be handing out awards to the three highest placed participants. There will be excellent prizes awarded for the longest drive, nearest the pin on a par 3 and nearest the pin in two shots on a par 4.

The cost of entry will be £62.50 per person which includes coffee and bacon

butties on arrival at 9.30am, followed by 18 holes of golf and then once the last group of golfers are back in the clubhouse, a delicious meal will be served.

And it’s all for a good cause because, similarly to the last few years, all profits will be going to Help the Heroes. We are currently looking for golfers of all abilities, good or bad, to enjoy this great day out.

For more information contact Ben Walton on 01274 610101 or email benwalton@fencing-news .co .uk

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industry update

1 in 2 companies in the UK Fencing industry are making a loss according to new research from market analysts Plimsoll . Many in the market are finding it difficult to pass on the pain of cost inflation to their customers as competitive pressure is restricting their pricing power .

Lead analyst and author of the new Plimsoll Analysis has explained the growing problem in the market, “Whether its fuel, materials or wage demands every company in the UK fencing industry is being squeezed by ever increasing costs. 57% of companies have seen their gross margin fall in the latest year. Unfortunately, many are reluctant to pass on price rises for fear of losing customers to cost savvy competitors. However, falling profit margins across the industry is the first warning sign that this strategy has become unsustainable”.

Pattison continues, “Over the past 2 years the average profit margin in the UK fencing industry has fallen to 3%. More worryingly, 347 companies are

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same period. In all 401 companies have managed to stay in the black despite rising costs. Clearly, operating profitably in the UK fencing industry is difficult but not, as yet, impossible”.

The new Plimsoll Analysis – fencing will tell you instantly which companies are prospering in the post-recession market place, those set to be bought out and those heading for trouble – across the whole of the market and in the individual regions. It gives an instant performance rating on 748 companies and highlights those ripe for acquisition. Each company is assessed using the Plimsoll Model - A graphical and written analysis that lays bare the facts and gives you instant opinion.

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losing money with 169 of these doing so for the 2nd year running. These companies face a tough decision – protect their market share and continue to lose money or adjust their prices to reflect their increased costs. Without refocusing on the bottom line, many

of these companies will simply run out of cash”.

Pattison goes on to explain that it’s not all bad news though and that many companies are getting it right, “223 companies have managed to actually increase their profit margins over the


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Advice on automated gate systems

The automated gate industry has seen an impact on products since the recent tragic events involving automated security systems and gates . One key factor that has certainly become apparent to smaller reputable installers has been the need to comply with safety legislation and the difficulties surrounding the compliance for a smaller installer .

Current legislation is difficult to meet for the larger UK Automated Gate manufacturers. Significant resources are available to the larger companies including test facilities to ensure their products comply. It has become increasingly difficult for the smaller company to meet and provide compliant automatic gates. Testing programmes, risk assessed designs, approved rigorous testing procedures and external safety consultants can only increase the overheads of an independent installer.

Regardless of the size of any business, it’s important to consider the implications involved in supplying or installing automatic

gate systems. The choice of automatic gate system will be crucial to the success of any business in the future.

Most installers have traditionally used imported gate drive systems, manufactured from outside of the UK market. The moving machinery directive has been developed to suit the needs of the UK work place, and most imported drive systems even those manufactured within the EU community may be unable to comply with many of the requirements.

One way for an independent installer to take advantage of the larger UK based manufacturer’s advanced technology and facilities would be to build relationships with the larger UK production companies. Product branding can offer significant benefit to installers, automatic gates that are suitable for re-branding into other companies business model still have the support and advantages made available to the larger manufacturer but can be customised by name to suit another installer.

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One key area which offers a direct comparison is the drive system technology used; most of the leading UK Automatic Gate companies use their own customised and UK manufactured drive and control systems. The reason for this is usually to provide increased reliability and compliance with safety directives as well as having an approved testing procedure to maintain compliance and provide documentary evidence and records to support the product.

Paramount Steelfence, one of the leading automated gate providers within the UK market sector has seen a rapid growth of enquiries from other reputable but smaller installers looking to enhance their product range. Many reputable installers would like to ensure compliance for their customers, but may not know

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With over 25 years of experience in industrial and commercial automatic gates, Paramount Steelfence combined with fencing News will continue to discuss some of the challenges the industry will be facing in future issues.

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health & safety

A survey of automated gates in the UK has revealed that despite the tragic deaths of two children last year in separate automated gate accidents, there is a substantial risk of history repeating itself given the number of ‘unsafe’ gates which remain in service .

The survey was conducted by Gate Safe, spearheaded by Jacksons fencing and supported by RoSPA and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. It shows that a massive 88% of the gates surveyed failed to comply with current HSE guidelines in relation to the inclusion of recommended features and procedures designed to reduce the risk of injury. Combine this fact with the worrying statistic that 51% of respondents advised that the general public and children are likely to use or play by their gate and the chance of another accident occurring becomes an alarming possibility.

The survey also showed that:

• 65% of respondents claim pedestrians are expected to use the gate as a means of access, yet only 47% provide the recommended alternative segregated pedestrian access

• 53% of respondents said that they could not stop the gate manually when it was closing, so in the event of an emergency the gate could not be manually stopped

• 59% of respondents advised that their gates were not fitted with the recommended safety edges

• 35% of respondents admitted to not having a regular service agreement

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in place to ensure the on-going safety of the automatic gate

Commenting on the survey, Gate Safe Steering Group chairperson, Richard Jackson said, “these findings indicate that a worryingly high level of risk exists of yet another automated gate accident, or even worse, fatality occurring. In particular, we are concerned that such a high proportion of respondents have failed to act on the advice given by the HSE and backed by our campaign, demonstrating that more needs to be done to improve the communication of key automated gate safety messages.”

“Also it is alarming to note that so many gate installations are not regularly

serviced, meaning that even if gate safety features exist, there is a chance that they will not be fully operational. The Gate Safe campaign is pushing for improved standards in gate automation and will continue to strive to educate and raise awareness amongst anybody and everybody involved in the installation / life span of an automated gate.”

“The HSE has commended our campaign which is unique in that it represents, for the first time, a concerted programme of activity which targets representatives from a cross section of companies / organisations, with the aim of initiating a unique 3600 awareness / education programme which targets not just the installer but everyone including the specifier,

manufacturer, constructor / contractor and ultimately the installer involved in an automatic gate installation.”

Richard concludes, “We are currently in the process of finalising a CPD module for architects which focuses on the key factors affecting automated gate safety and we hope to roll this out this year with RIBA’s. We then plan to use this CPD as the basis for an education tool for other industry sectors involved in the automated gate industry.”

For further details of the Gate Safe campaign visit www .gate-safe .co .uk

Barbican Safety Glide


COMPANY NEWS

The way that their fencing is manufactured with a centreless roll means that the fencing will roll out quicker and more easily than other material, without snagging or trying to wind back up again. This will save time, effort and often the most important - the skin on your knuckles whilst erecting.

By correctly tensioning the wire as it goes into the machine the fencing will come out correctly tensioned as a fence. This will mean less bagginess when erecting meaning a tighter, more durable fence. The deep crimp that is put into the horizontal wires will also help with speedy erection. It will also allow for climatic elasticity; the fence should be as straight on a cold winters day as the middle of summer.

The 2Life Zinc/Aluminium coating used on the wire means that ArcelorMittal Sheffield are the only manufacturer to guarantee that their fencing will last twice as long as fencing made from wire galvanised to BS EN 10244-2 Class A. It is this special coated wire that is supplied from their parent company; part of ArcelorMittal which is the largest steel company in the world. As part of their commitment to the quality of the fence, all of the Estate 2Life HT fencing is supplied with 4Life wire on the top and bottom wires. It is these wires that bear the brunt of the weather and so are likely to corrode at the fastest rate. All of this is at no extra cost to the end user.

For more information please call us on 0114 239 2601 or email at fencingsales@arcelormittal .com

aRceloRmIttal Fast, tIGht and dURableThe main guiding principle of ArcelorMittal Sheffields’s production has always been the highest quality fencing made to the best standards from the longest life wire at the market price . For over 25 years fencing and barbed wire has been made this way at their Sheffield site .


COMPANY NEWS

aJ scott In the Fast laneA leading independent homegrown sawmill has announced continued sponsorship of its local speedway team for the new season which gets underway this month .

A & J Scott, based near Alnwick in Northumberland, will once again sponsor the British Premier League club Berwick Bandits as they seek to launch another successful season. New signings this year mean that the Bandits start the season with a cosmopolitan line up including Danish world cup winner Charlie Gjedde and riders from Australia, New Zealand, Hungary and the Czech Republic.

As well as supporting the club for another season, the renewed partnership supports the company’s recent growth, which is set to continue this year with investment in new production and treatment facilities, increased stock holding for fencing customers and the imminent launch of the company’s new branding and website.

These developments are part of the company’s long term plan for growth based on increased production capacity and new investment in production

planning systems which will enable the company to strengthen the reputation for quality and service it has built over 50 years.

Managing Director Robert Scott said,

“We are delighted to continue this partnership with Berwick Bandits, maintaining our high profile in this region, and wish the team the best of luck going into the new Premier League season.”

For more information on A&J Scott call 01668 217 288 or email timber@ajscott .co .uk

Above: Chairman Andrew Scott, left, and Managing Director Robert Scott, right, with the Berwick Bandits team for 2011.

Right: Bandits’ latest signing, Hynek Štichauer of the Czech Republic

Pictures courtesy of www.colinpoolephotography.com


contractor

We are delighted to be associated with Henry Perry who has been a Melcourt

Master Stockist for many years.

Henry successfully stocks and sells a range of Melcourt bark mulches, natural

play surfaces and peat-free composts.

If you would also like to enjoy similar profitable sales, please visit our website at www.melcourt.co.uk

or telephone 01666 502711.

TIMBER MERCHANTS & SAWMILLS • ESTABLISHED 1876

We are pleased to be associated with Henry Perry Fencing Specialist

and wish him continued success for the future

Over the last few years the issue of timber treatment has been widely debated within the media and has been a hot topic of conversation for industry insiders, each with their own view on what should and shouldn’t be happening .

Henry Perry of Henry Perry fencing is no exception. Many of his opinions on treatments (both new and old) are echoed across the board and are only validated by the fact that he has been in the business for almost forty years.

He tells us, “It is a very frustrating issue simply because it seems as though we’re going backwards rather than forwards. I have worked in this industry for many years and I am more than happy to consider modern techniques providing they move things on in a positive way. What I’m finding now is that a lot the techniques being encouraged are only there to remove the skill out of the process.”

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His background is in agriculture but after the two farmers he was working for decided to retire, Henry was left with an occupational space to fill and the timing, although unfortunate, was perfect.

He explains, “When I first started I combined agricultural contract work with a bit of fencing here and there. During the summer of 1976 though England experienced its hottest summer on record, causing straw fires and leaving miles upon miles of hedge rows completely burnt out.”

from the devastation Henry and his small team were able to secure an awful lot of fence erecting work, so much so that their need for agricultural contracting work almost entirely diminished.

Henry Perry

Now into its fourth decade of trading Henry Perry fencing has found the winning formula. Henry, along with long-term employee Nick Procter and new appointment John Downing are bringing in more sales, and erecting more fences now then ever before.

“We’ll always do a good job at a fair price. That’s our principal. I don’t care who I’m working for they’ll get priced the same as the next.”

One of the most substantial developments with the issue of treated timber came towards the end of 2004 when the European Union decided that because of health and safety risks and environmental concerns, the use of the Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) preservative needed to be banned.

Henry started his career working as an agricultural contractor in 1973.


contractor

We are pleased to be associated with Henry Perry Fencing Specialist and wish them continued success for the future

“When CCA usage was stopped we were given this new and supposedly better treatment, which in my opinion doesn’t work as well. They altered usage amounts on health and safety grounds, but as far as I’m aware, I’ve never heard of or seen anyone who has been affected by it. If there’s no evidence that there is a problem why do they change it? I think that if we as an industry want to have our voices heard we ought to be making more noise.”

Since the CCA ban was enforced fencers across the country have been inundated with problems, with many of them having to replace or redo work that is falling short of the usual high standards.

“To give you a good example, I recently went to price up a job where 279 rotten stakes needed replacing. Not only is this problematic for us as tradesman, but the negative effect it’s having on the environment is massive! If you think about it in order to sort out these problems someone has to first

cut the stakes meaning we’re felling more timber, and then transport it from place to place which of course uses more diesel.”

“We are now looking at stocking some HC4 Classification stakes that basically exclude the spruce, and only use pine. These are guarantee for 16 years, but when the CCA treatment did the same (excluded the spruce) a 40 year guarantee called a dot1 standard (department of transport) was given. So it does seem as though we aren’t really progressing.”

In Henry’s view, the problems with new preservatives occur more often in round stakes than in sawn timber and he credits this to the way the wood splits when in the ground.

“The chrome is effectively a fixing agent that holds the copper in. Now without it, when the timber splits water seeps in the preservative quickly leaks out.”

When asked if this was a cause for concern Henry quickly answered, “Yes in my view it is. I’ve always been loyal to buy British but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find good quality fencing stakes that are produced in Britain. We buy ours now from Westbank Timber and even though they are imported, they’re great because the chrome is left in tact!”

The ongoing debate on whether creosote should be banned is another regulation Henry is weary of; “Creosote is a damn good preservative, there’s absolutely nothing wrong, but the slightest hint that something could be wrong and that’s it, it’s banned.”

As you can probably tell Henry Perry is certainly a man in the know. His experience and understanding of our

industry means any critique he has on the issue is completely justifiable.

Henry Perry fencing is now in a position where it can offer it’s customers the very best timber fencing, steel security systems, ornamental railings, electric gates and hand-made garden pergolas, to name but a few. In fact if it’s fencing-related, chances are Henry and his team can do it.

By taking on work in both the commercial and domestic market Henry’s business options are limitless.

“To me it’s important that we explore each market because I personally enjoy the variety. At the minute I can’t keep up with the amount of work we get and that comes as a result of the range of things we’ll do and of course our reputation. I think there’s too many business who want to run before than can walk these days, for me above all else it’s always been about building a reputation.”

Henry Perry is living proof that knowledge and hard work go along way. His feelings on this issue of Timber Treatment are so strong that he plans to write to the Environmental Minister and have his voice heard.

We encourage you to do the same.

If you have any comments on timber treatment email the Editor at [email protected]

Henry Perry Fencing Specialist Forest Farm Nottingham Road Farnsfield Newark NG22 8HP Tel: 01623 882767


landscaping

The landscaping division of Cumbria-based stone engineers, Burlington, has played its part in helping landscape specialists, UPM Tilhill receive the highest accolade possible at the annual BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) awards .

Presented with the Principal Award within BALI’s Land Renewal and Regeneration Scheme category for the regeneration of The Waterfront in Barrow-in-furness Cumbria, experts from UPM Tilhill’s Kirkby Lonsdale office used a number of Burlington’s natural stone landscaping products across both phases 1 & 2.

Involving an unused former industrial area spread across 80 hectares, The Waterfront Project saw the UPM Tilhill team, working for principal contractor Carillion, commissioned to landscape much of the open space while making sure the habitat of protected wildlife species was preserved.

In delivering the overall scheme, Burlington’s Westmorland Green random rubble walling stone was used to not only provide sheltered outdoor seating areas but to be attractive features in their own right. Additionally, Burlington supplied paving and honed copings in the same stone, together with a significant quantity of decorative aggregate 15-30mm slate mulch.

Commenting on behalf of Burlington Stone, Landscapes Manager, John Atkinson said: “Having only recently

been accepted as members of BALI, we are understandably delighted that our landscaping materials have gone some way in helping UPM Tilhill secure such a revered industry accolade. The Waterfront is a stunning landscape achievement in its own right and it is rewarding to have worked with both UPM Tilhill at Kirkby Lonsdale and the project team from Carillion.”

Whilst a major achievement of the project was the relocation of the formerly scattered allotments into a modern, purpose built area with better facilities and security, the project team also had to landscape a business park area and provide a high-quality working environment with attractive public areas and distinctive gateway fencing linking green areas.

Special consideration also had to be given to establishing new vegetation on the exposed coastal location. Sand and wind-tolerant tree and shrub species were carefully chosen and a temporary shelter was provided by putting up fences and windbreak netting screens.

The BALI Awards (British Association of Landscape Industries) are held annually to recognise members who have demonstrated exceptionally high standards of professionalism and skill in landscaping.

www .burlingtonstone .co .uk

bURlInGton FeatURes In balI aWaRd WInnInG WateRFRont PRoJect


company news

Heavy duty TruClose® ‘Multi-Adjust’ gate hinges are unlike other self-closing gate hinges . The hinges’ inventor D&D Technologies Pty Ltd, bills them as “the world’s most adjustable gate hinges” .

When D&D Technologies invented the hinge back in 2006 it set out to create a hinge ideal for wood and vinyl gates, because it is these gate materials that suffer the most distortion, sagging and misalignment. It was also for this reason they made the hinges capable of carrying gate loads of up to 320kg (700lb).

The TruClose ‘Multi-Adjust’ offers three-way adjustment: vertical, horizontal and tension (self closing). It is made from super strong engineering polymer materials that never rust, bind, sag or stain. The Multi-Adjust offers up to 19mm (3/4”) of both vertical and horizontal adjustment via specially moulded slots within the hinge leaves.

The patented internal tension adjustment occurs by way of a regular slot-head screwdriver and the internal, stainless steel torsion spring.

According to D&D, this high degree of adjustment makes the hinges highly convenient and reliable. Both the original installer and the property owner can readily adjust the hinges at any time, ensuring ongoing performance and smooth closure.

Each MultiAdjust™ hinge features two

wrap-around mounting brackets (90˚ double face-fixed), one that fits to the gate frame and another to the fence post. Stainless steel studs within these brackets allow a lone installer to lift a heavy gate into position and secure it with ease using the supplied dome nuts.

Like all of D&D’s TruClose gate hinges, the Multi-Adjust polymer materials are self lubricating and UV stabilised, adding an extra dimension of dependable gate closure. And like all of D&D’s products, TruClose® Safety Gate Hinges are backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

For product availability or further information contact Cathy Elliott at D&D Technologies’ on +31 (0)30 291 9847 or celliott@ddgroup .nl, or visit D&D’s website at www .ddtechglobal .com

IntRodUcInG the WoRld’s most adJUstable Wood Gate hInGe

The TruClose® “Multi-Adjust” Gate Hinge is ideal for wood gates and incorporates a wide range of adjustments to ensure reliable performance


news

An expert group set up to look at the future of forestry is a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to fulfil the enormous potential of all of England’s woodland .

That is the view of Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive of Confor, who has been named as a member of the independent panel, Chaired by James Jones, the Bishop of Liverpool and established to advise government on forestry and woodland policy.

“The group represents a fantastic opportunity to realise the enormous potential of forestry,” said Stuart. forestry is unique: the more economic activity, the greater environmental benefit, and the more investment that goes towards improving public benefits, such as, access and biodiversity. I will be stressing that economic viability underpins wider sustainability.”

Around 110,000 green jobs are supported by forestry in England and the sector adds £4 billion per year in added value to the economy. Yet despite England’s rich forest heritage, its woodland cover is among the lowest in Europe at just eight per cent.

“Increased planting and investment in forestry are vital for the sector and can lead to a huge range of benefits,” said Stuart. “There are major economic benefits associated with England’s forestry businesses. Many of them are small, family-run enterprises, which employ people in secure, full-time jobs in rural areas with few other large employers.”

Stuart continued: “Investment can also help to satisfy the enormous public appetite to enjoy our forests for a wide range of pursuits including dog-walking, mountain-biking, bird-watching, hiking and horse-riding. That all needs to be paid for and sustainable timber

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sales provide the biggest financial contribution.”

“The priority has to be tackling the huge areas of woodland that are currently not managed: around 500,000 hectares,” added Stuart. “Such forests provide little or no benefit in terms of access, biodiversity or employment. These forests need to be managed sustainably, to everyone’s benefit.”

“Given the public backlash, sales of the state forest are clearly off the agenda and, therefore, it is time to look forward and tackle the big challenges and opportunities facing all English forests,” he said.

Stuart concluded: “Sustainable forest management, by definition, ticks all the boxes, but some resources have to be provided. If we can have a mature, informed debate about financing forestry, the results can benefit everyone. Everyone loves England’s woodlands so let’s take the opportunity offered by this expert panel to make our forests even better.”


Stuart Goodall


company news

A unique type of mobile fencing has been used for the first time in the UK as part of a large-scale police security operation .

Publifor, made by Betafence, was used to create a 400 meter “ring of steel” around Sheffield City Hall when it hosted the recent Liberal Democratic Party Spring Conference.

The fence was installed as part of the South Yorkshire Police operation to manage thousands of protestors demonstrating against government policy.

Kevin Steers, Betafence UK General Manager, said: “Publifor has shown itself to be an ideal choice in a high profile, high security situation. Aesthetically, it fits in with any urban area. Its design, strength and weight help effective control of large crowds and it’s quick and easy to install and take down.”

Publifor is specifically designed to stop unauthorised entry to a designated area

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Kevin Steers

on foot or in a vehicle. The fencing system has previously been used outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg and at the G8 summit in L’Aquila, Italy, in July 2009. It is also currently installed at sporting arenas including the Olympic Stadium in Rome and the San Siro in Milan.

Publifor combines a steel base unit and uses Securifor welded mesh, which combines an anti-climb/anti-cut mesh aperture of 12.7mm x 76.2mm, eliminating ‘pass through’,

with minimum weld strength of 75% of the ultimate tensile strength of the steel. Its construction offers excellent visibility for CCTV and security surveillance.

Publifor is available in a number of coating options and has high visibility gates for vehicle and pedestrian access to provide safe and secure access points and prevent unauthorised intrusion. Publifor is suitable for most types of ground and gradients. It is pre-assembled and delivered to site as a complete modular unit so it

can be rapidly installed and removed with a forklift.

Publifor has been designed and patented by the Betafence Group, one of the market- leading fencing manufacturers. At present, Publifor is made by Betafence at its factory in Italy but in future it may also be manufactured in the UK at the Betafence site on Shepcote Lane, Sheffield.

www .betafence .co .uk


news

Drivall is a company which for many years has provided the fencing Industry with a range of products for contractors to erect all types of fencing, particularly livestock netting and wire .

As well as post drivers and shuvholers, Drivall also stock wire strainers, clamps and a wire reel for the erection of Hi-Tensile stock netting and wire in a safe and proper manner. As well as Post Hole borers, spades, post rammers and fencers mauls.

Also popular from Drivall is their fastener range - when a fence has been properly erected and strained it needs fastening. The Ezepull Tools and Sleeves save time and provide a permanent join which will exceed breaking load of wire. The Sleeves come in five sizes covering from 1.6mm to 5mm.

In addition, Drivall have a range of accessories for fence erecting including pliers, wire cutters, ring pliers and staples, claw hammers and measuring wheels.

for the electric fencing market, Drivall stock everything from energisers and polywire, to rope and Electric Stock Netting. And finally for the landscaping market Drivall sell a collection of fSUK branded Slate, Terracotta and Zinc pots which will enhance any garden design.

For further information log on to www .drivall .com and www .fsukhomeandgarden .com or call 0121 4231122 to request a brochure

dRIvall – the RIGht tool FoR the Job

Since 2004 Frontier Pitts has been impact testing different Road Blockers in order to suit the requirements of each of their individual clients .

In 2004 the Terra Blocker was impact tested in accordance with the American Department of State K12 standard. Since this time the company’s research and development department has continued this testing program, under the BSi PAS 68 specification at various speeds and with different types of vehicles.

frontier Pitts has seen a further 8 successful impact tests on Terra Blockers alone, with changes in factors such as vehicle, speed and foundation depth all being analysed. They then introduced the Terra Shallow Blocker and Terra Mount Blockers from the BSi PAS 68 tests focusing on limited foundations, which are ideal for inner city sites.

As lessons have been learned, Architects have identified that designing the landscape around the buildings to slow possible VBIED (Vehicle Born

Improvised Explosive Device) is critical to ensure vehicles are not able to attain the speeds that equate to a high energy level. As this has become more and more common, frontier Pitts’ clients required a blocker that would stop a lower energy levels.

In 2010 frontier Pitts took the initiative to impact test the standard range of roadblocker to the PAS 68 standard, as clients required a lower energy roadblocker which would halt a 7500kg vehicle travelling at 30mph. This same blocker has since been impact tested with 7500kg @ 50mph, with remarkable results.

www .frontierpitts .com

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As treater members of the Wood Protection Association (WPA), Calders & Grandidge are delighted to be part of the steering committee formulating the WPA Treated Wood Quality Scheme to enhance the credentials and expectations surrounding pressure treated timber .

following numerous well publicised cases of poor or inadequately treated timber the WPA, encouraged by some of the leading treaters in the UK, decided the time had come to introduce a quality scheme similar to those operating in other major wood treating markets like North America and the Nordic countries. At the WPA’s AGM on 17 March, the Association’s Director, Steve Young, described the new scheme as: “setting a benchmark to reinforce treatment standards and enable buyers to identify treaters that operate in line with a verifiable quality scheme.” Ian Chalmers of Calders & Grandidge believes that the introduction of the WPA Quality Scheme will enable reputable suppliers to differentiate themselves and their products consistently and that will appeal to buyers looking for reassurance that they have bought materials that are fit for purpose. He told fencing News that: “It will enhance the credentials of those companies that ‘do it right’, but it also gives the end customer the comfort of knowing that their timber has not merely been treated, but has been treated to prescribed quality standards and procedures for specific end uses (hazard classes).

Treating wet spruce for example, may be a good way to get the price down, but at the end of the day, the treatment retained does precious little to offer enhanced life expectancy over an untreated counterpart. The quality scheme will be introduced this year, and more information on this will be

available from WPA shortly.

Whilst on matters WPA, at their AGM, an update on the current creosote situation was given. In broad terms, the situation has not moved from that reported in the previous edition of fencing News, except that a fully detailed socio economic argument supporting creosote has been compiled by the WPA – with input from the key stakeholders like major suppliers and users. This data has been submitted to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) who requested that the work be carried out to support the arguments for retaining creosote.. The HSE recognise the adverse social, economic and financial consequences should creosote no longer be permitted for use as a wood preservative, and as the UK’s competent authority representing us in Europe, the HSE and WPA is keen to keep Europe’s decision makers fully briefed.

Currently the decision on whether to permit continued use of creosote now rests with the European Commission and a 2 month review period commenced in february. If the Commission cannot reach agreement then the matter is forwarded to the European Parliament (for a further 2 month period) for them to consider. Commenting on this process, Ian Chalmers said: “Whilst we do not have a crystal ball, the perceived likely outcome as at today is that creosote will remain approved for use for at least 5 years, with continued approval thereafter dependent on a review of research on potential alternatives”.

www .caldersandgrandidge .com

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timber treatment

Last month The Deep in Hull was selected as the perfect setting for the WJ Components Conference, the scenic surroundings and fresh sea breeze enticed trade experts to meet, greet and above all else, discuss the need for fire retardant solutions within the timber industry .

WJ Components used this platform as an opportunity to introduce Wolman’s Wolmanit firestop treatment to the UK which was launched this year exclusively to WJ Components. Wolman representatives along with WJ Components presented its benefits and explained exactly how it works.

As well as developing a successful working relationship with Wolman (a BASf group) WJ Components recently celebrated achieving ISO 9001 accreditation and Highway Sector Scheme Approval, giving them even more reasons to celebrate!

Speaking at the conference National Account Manager Peter fitzsimons, for Wolman had only good things to say about Mark Eggleston, WJ Components’ Managing Director; “It has been a pleasure to be associated with Mark for three years and an

absolutely joy to support him”

After Peter gave the initial presentation on Wolman, he handed over the microphone to colleague Dr. Alexander Lorenz who gave more information on how fire protection procedures should be executed when working with timber and Plywood.

He insisted that as a building material timber had a number of advantageous qualities and that it should be discredited because of fire-related concerns; “Timber is a natural, renewable and outstanding material. It is aesthetically pleasing and combines high bending strength with low weight. Timber is flexible and can control heat, moisture and noise emissions, making it the ideal material for our industry.”

Alex went to say that timber’s only disadvantage is its “sensitivity to fire”, but was hopeful that this problem could be avoided; “It is possible to improve this situation using various methods of protection. One solution would be to encase wood structures with fire-proof materials (such as plasterboard), another would be to invest in coating systems, but perhaps

the most efficient and effective way would be to treat the timber with a fire retardant product.”

“The treatment isn’t subject to hazard labelling and it complies with all necessary requirements,” continued Alex. “It is also appealing because of the way it maintains the natural appearance of the wood and because it prevents the accumulation of salt on its surface.”

Wolmanit firestop is highly effective and proven to improve fire retardant performance and is especially developed for the vacuum high pressure treatment of timer and plywood. The firestop gives architects a wider choice in the fire-related timber applications.

As a fire retardant product the firestop improves the performance of timber and plywood when exposed to fire. Wolmanit firestop treated timbers will comply with all relevant international fire standards (e.g. EN13501-1: class B s2 d0), thus giving architects a wide choice in fire-related timber applications.

Timber treated with firestop is suitable for interior and exterior applications

and the most typical uses include internal wall and ceiling linings, external claddings, roof constructions, transportation, wooden scaffolding and pallets for the chemical industry. It controls ignition of fire, impedes flame spread across the wood surface and lowers the heat release from the wood-based substrate.

Peter fitzsimons concludes, “A key advantage is that it doesn’t require major modification to conventional high-pressure treatment plants. It’s a straightforward process to operate, with no heating of treatment tanks or special curing considerations. That also results in clean-looking timber.”

Overall the conference was a real success, it enlightened people to the ways in which this revolutionary treatment differs from the norm. We wish WJ Components all the success in the future and hope the partnership with Wolman continues to grow.

For more information visit www .wjcomponents .co .uk

UndeRstandInG the need FoR FIRe RetaRdant solUtIons We attend the WJ comPonents conFeRnce In hUll

Dr. Alexander Lorenz

Peter Fitzsimons


timber treatment

Arch Timber Protection has upgraded its automated control system for timber treatment operations to Auto-Treater . Already managing and controlling over 60 treatment plants in the UK and Europe, Auto-Treater provides users with a proven software system that combines automation of the treatment process with business management information to give advanced control and optimisation .

Ed Webster, Engineering and Technical Services Manager of Arch explains: “We are constantly listening to feedback from our customers and this has helped us evolve these latest focused innovations to the Auto-Treater software and ensure we have a market leading system.”

“for instance, Auto-Treater is now built on the very latest PLC (programmable logic controller) & SCADA systems (supervisory control and data acquisition) ensuring product longevity and helping to future proof our customers’ treatment operations. The system ergonomics have been further improved to increase operator efficiency and additional fault finding tools provide operators with greater self-help capabilities to diagnose plant faults, minimising any down time.”

“The fully integrated solution strength control system, with the facility to log confirmatory lab results within the database, will help remove the need for separate data logging for quality assurance purposes. And a new auto mix function following the completion of a charge is available helping maximise plant throughput by minimising charge turnaround times. The latest generation of Auto-Treater is also now equipped with an advanced retention calculation structure to further improve treatment control and help provide compliance to BS8417 – Preservation of Wood – Code of Practice. In addition to this improved functionality, we have also enhanced the list of reports that are available directly from the system to help customers manage their business”

“But we’re not stopping there. The system is now being further developed to provide a fully integrated European version, incorporating multi-language options and required European treatment standards.”

Bond Timber is one of the latest companies to benefit from the installation of Auto-Treater.

Shaun Getson, Manager of Bond Timber explained, “As one of the largest timber treatment operations in Cornwall and Devon we are always searching for greater efficiency from our treatment plants. With the assistance of Arch and the introduction of Auto -Treater we now have a superb system that is extremely operator friendly and also provides us with detailed and valuable management reporting information. Recording of data is much improved and the automated mixing facility means that treatment operator exposure or error is much reduced. Over the years we have developed a great relationship with Arch built on their customer service, industry knowledge, record on innovation and the assurance of the back up support of the Arch engineering and technical team for all aspects of treatment control, maintenance and treatment quality.”

aUto-tReateR - the latest evolUtIon

Arch is currently busy incorporating Auto-Treater into several new treatment plants for customers and also upgrading existing customer treatment operations. A new brochure highlighting these latest Auto-Treater developments is now available but to see the full range of benefits the system can offer, Arch has a fully functional demonstration system enabling Auto-Treater to be brought direct to the customer’s site so it can be seen first-hand.

www .archtimber .co .uk

Tel 01691 622441Fax 01691 623468Email [email protected]

THINK TIMBER - THINK ETC!

Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 9JW

www.etcsawmills.co.uk

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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The mis-selling of non-compliant treated timber for ground contact fencing and landscaping projects is threatening to undermine the entire industry, says leading timber specialist M&M Timber Limited .

Members of both the UK Professional foresters Association and the Wood Protection Association, the Midlands based timber products company is a long time campaigner for the correct application of sustainable Class 4 timber treatments and shares the concerns of other major timber suppliers who continue to see end users being sold timber for ground contact use that is not fit for purpose.

Since Copper Chromated Arsenate (CCA) treatments were banned six years ago, many responsible timber suppliers invested in alternative processes in line with BS 8417 USE Classes. To meet USE Class 4 requirements, M&M Timber was amongst the first in the UK to market the ground breaking Osmose MicroPro pressure treatment process, which is guaranteed to extend the

service life of fencing and landscaping timbers for up to 15 years.

Discerning contractors and landscapers are expressing a requirement for a longer lasting solution for ground contact timbers where high costs of labour can have an economic impact on land management overheads.

“Many suppliers are still selling low cost, generically treated timber for ground contact fencing that is quite simply going to end up costing the customer dearly after only a short time in service,” says M&M Timber’s Managing Director Nigel Poyner. “Understandably, in the current economic climate, everyone is looking to cut their overheads in any way they can. But we all have a responsibility to educate customers on the long term advantages of specifying only USE Class 4 treated timbers for ground contact applications. Our price quotation policy always makes it clear what options are recommended for specific in-service uses.”

Two years ago M&M Timber invested in an advanced drying kiln at its 22 acre

site at Clows Top, near Kidderminster. The company plans to install a second kiln early next year to help meet increasing demand for its micronized treated timber products.

The selection of permeable timber species and the kiln drying process is an essential part of the quality process, the MicroPro preservative which utilises sub-micron copper particles vastly improve corrosion protection of metal fasteners and fixings and provide a robust ground contact protection by penetrating the vulnerable sapwood against decay and

insect attack. The Class 4 certified micronized Timber also complies with Greenguard Children & Schools Certification that indicates the product has undergone rigorous testing and has met stringent standards for low volatile organic compound emissions.

M&M Timber’s warranty is underwritten by the leading American wood preservatives specialist Osmose, who carry out a quality audit every month.

www .mmtimber .co .uk

GRoUnd contact tImbeRs contInUed bad PRactIce thReatens IndUstRY

M&M Timber’s advanced drying kiln at its Clows Top production facility


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Derek Fox & SonShay Lane Industrial Estate

Longridge, Preston, LancsEngland, PR3 3BT.

T: 08448 226 444 F: 08448 226 445

A new website to improve the accessibility of research findings for the UK’s forestry and timber sector is now live .

A meeting hosted by The Scottish forestry Trust in 2008, between researchers and the wider forestry industry, highlighted the ability to access research findings as an important issue that needed to be addressed. As a result, a partnership of public and private sector organisations worked together to develop an improved service to facilitate better communication, collaboration and dissemination of research.

The research outputs from UK’s forestry and timber sector are generated by a number of universities, commercial research bodies, forest Research and the wider public sector. These research

findings cover the whole wood supply chain and often contain significant findings that the wider industry needs to be able to access and act upon.

Director of the Scottish forestry Trust, Bob Stubbs said, “Many of these important outputs are not easily accessible to those that need the information. So, during 2010, a number of organisations worked together to develop a user-friendly web portal to improve access to forestry and timber research information and we are now pleased to launch www.woodinfo.co.uk.”

Feedback on woodinfo .co .uk is actively encouraged; comments should go directly to Dan Ridley-Ellis at d .ridleyellis@napier .ac .uk

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The UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA) has described the decision by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to exclude UKFPA, the legitimate voice of the wood processing industry, from membership of its new Advisory Panel which is to consider the future of forestry and woodland policy in England and on the role of the Forestry Commission in implementing policy as “an insult to industry .”

The new panel, which is to be chaired by the Bishop of Liverpool, will report to Caroline Spelman MP, the Secretary of State DEfRA in the autumn.

Tony Mitchell, UKfPA President said “We understand that UKfPA had been nominated for membership of the new panel and was ready and willing to play its part. However, the news that we have been denied this opportunity is hugely disappointing and very worrying; it is another slap in the face for the industry by the Government.”

“This news is an insult to the forest products sector in England; how can a panel be expected to produce meaningful recommendations for the Minister if one very vital element of the sector is not at the table? The last thing we want is more ill-informed comment from an unrepresentative body. Having made such a mess of the proposals to change the ownership and management of the public forest estate in England you might expect the Government to seek guidance from those who really know what they are talking about. If the membership of the Panel remains unrepresentative of the forestry and forest products sector in England, how can its recommendation be

given any credibility and be taken seriously?”

David Sulman, Executive Director of UKfPA, added, “This is very bad news; it is essential that the new Advisory Panel is truly representative of the forestry and forest products sector in England; but at present it clearly is not. It is disgraceful that Government should again choose to ignore the interests of the wood processing sector. Only last week we saw the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) disregard industry concerns about the impact on the sector of the Renewable Heat Incentive and now DEfRA has ignored industry’s opinions - this is simply not good enough. What use will any recommendations from this Advisory Panel be if it is not representative of the entire sector?”

“It seems that the Government still has not learnt the lessons from its ill-fated plans to dispose of the public forest estate in England, which resulted in public uproar. It should not be forgotten that the Panel will also provide recommendations on the plan to sell-off 40,000 hectares of the forestry Commission estate in England, which was announced following the 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review, but was put on hold last month amidst the furore surrounding the proposals to sell-off the public forest estate in England. We, and our Members, are already making our views known across the political spectrum and hope that there will be a positive outcome for the sake of our industry.”

www .ukfpa .co .uk

deFRa’s “InsUlt to IndUstRY”


timber update

Scottish timber traders met in Stirling recently to learn more about the new Illegal Timber Regulation, its implications for the trade and environmental due diligence systems .

The workshop featured informative presentations from Rachel Butler, the TTf’s Head of Sustainability and Jon Buckrell from Chatham House, which is responsible for outreach work on the subject on behalf of the Department for Environment, food and Rural Affairs (DEfRA). Russell Paterson of Paterson Timber Ltd presented a case study which described how his Company is addressing the issue.

The audience, which comprised members of the Scottish Timber Trade Association and supporters of the Scottish Timber Products forum, were given a comprehensive insight into the development of the new legislation, which aims to eliminate illegal timber from the European market.

David Sulman, Secretary of the Scottish Timber Trade Association said, “It is clear that as ever, the devil is in the detail and there remains much

detail to be addressed, including the important issue of penalties. One of the key questions that businesses need to answer is whether they are responsible for placing products on the European market for the first time, as an importer, in which case they will be required to undertake a process of environmental due diligence to prove the legality of the product, or if they are traders buying products from first line importers/producers, in which case the requirements are considerably less onerous and amount to maintaining records of purchases and sales in order to provide traceability”.

Russell Paterson, President of the Scottish Timber Trade Association said after the event, “Our workshop has given everyone much to think about. Although there is a lot of work yet to be done on the legislation, there is no doubt that this will have a significant impact on some operations and may well result in further structural change in the industry, as well as adjustments to supply chains. Great care will be required by those representing our interests to avoid unintended consequences for the trade,

“It PaYs to be dIlIGent” saY scottIsh tRadeRs

as there is much at stake. The TTf’s Environmental Due Diligence programme will help support businesses address the requirements of the legislation. We will continue to watch developments

very closely and will keep the trade up to date as matters develop”.

www .stta .org .uk

Russell Paterson, STTA President


company news

Despite being steeped in history, James Davies is a family company which has lived through four generations and has embraced the modern era by welcoming new and innovative techniques .

The company was incorporated in 1953 when it relocated to its current site on the banks of the River Teifi. Today the business is owned and run by Quinton Davies and employs 40 local people.

Specialising in the production of sawn Larch, Douglas fir, Spruce, traditional peeled fencing and sawn timber; James Davies can offer their customers a 15 year warranty on all premium redwood timber products, giving their customers both assurance and peace of mind.

The IS0 9001 accredited company has also invested in a new moulding re-saw

line (ideal for high-quality capping and decking profiling) and new state of the art saw line.

Managing Director Quinton Davies tells us, “We’ve built our business by making customers’ needs our top priority and building strong working relationships with clients that are based on mutual trust and understanding. We’re also always looking for better ways to improve and recent investments in the very latest sawmill technology ensures ever-better products and improving environmental performance.”

To achieve these plans, Arch’s Auto-Treater (see page 28 for more details) was recently installed to ensure that the very best results are maintained across the board.

“It’s an exciting time for us,” says Quinton. “We have recently secured highway agency sector 4 approval and we are now members of the Wood Protection Association (WPA). As well as achieving such high accreditations, each of our plant operators are now fully qualified to NVQ level. furthermore, we are ISO 9001 accredited which shows our commitment to providing high quality products and services which gives a competitive edge towards the company’s marketing.”

Durable, top quality timber products and a reliable, high-quality service are what James Davies Ltd is all about.

Quinton concludes, “Timber is an environment-friendly material and we do all we can to produce timber products in a way that adds to that benefit by limiting the environmental footprint of

harvesting, processing and delivery. So all our round timber is sourced from well managed forests within 50 miles which means that young saplings are planted as mature trees are felled. We’ve even extended our product range so that we now supply and manufactured square agricultural posts made from redwood; these are set to replace the traditional round stakes and should prove much more durable.”

We would like to wish James Davies Sawmills all the success in the future. The best is yet to come!

For more information call 01239 682477 or visit www .jamesdaviessawmills .co .uk

Investments, GRoWth and develoPment! Its all chanGe at James davIes saWmIlls


company profile

Taylor Maxwell Timber LtdFencing ● Decking ● Carcassing ● Joinery ● Pallet

Components ● Hardwoods ● Flooring ● Sheet Materials

We are pleased to be associated with North West Timber Treatments & wish them continued success for the future

Taylor Maxwell Timber Ltd, 10 Glebe Terrace, Leeds LS165NATel: 0113 274 4655 Fax: 0113 275 1453

www.tmtgroup.co.uk

Teamwork is the key to success at North West Timber Treatments Ltd ., who celebrate 21 years in business this year and are well placed for future growth .

The company, which was started by Roger Mayor in nearby Haydock, presently occupies a purpose-built 10 acre site at Ashton in Makerfield, near Wigan and has three other branches. They employ a team of around 50 staff across the four centres.

Over the years their acquisitions have included the purchase of Rosbotham’s Timber and Building Supplies in Skelmersdale; followed by joining forces with Creca Sawmill in Annan, Dumfriesshire, which is now the sawmilling arm of North West Timber. The next additions to the North West

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Timber stable were a concrete facility in St Helens and fencing manufacturing site in Manchester.

Sales Manager Andrew foster, who has been with North West Timber for 19 years, is one of Roger’s highly talented and ambitious management team. He is totally committed to the company’s ideals.

‘We are a growing company that supplies only the best quality fencing and timber related goods quickly, efficiently and at competitive prices to our extensive customer base. We will go anywhere in the country and if we say we are going to deliver in

London at 8 in the morning you can be sure that’s what we will do. Our next day service really is just that. That’s why we have developed such a strong reputation in the industry and we are not going to let it go.’

North West Timber prides itself on being able to provide any type of customer with exactly the product they require ranging from a small retail sale to a huge order for a contractor.

The Ashton in Makerfield site includes their own treatment facility which offers an excellent turnaround of treated timbers including Osmose Naturewood in green and brown


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and Osmose Clearchoice. Loyalty to the companies with whom they have always done business is another of North West Timber’s principles and their 21 year relationship with Osmose is a clear example of just that.

Whilst the full name is North West Timber Treatments Ltd it is more often referred to by just the first three words. The timber merchants’ side of the

business makes up approximately 95% of their trade with the timber treatment operation making up 5%.

‘North West Timber is how most people know us,’ says Roger. ‘Our business has a split of around 75% contractors, councils and building companies and 25% general retail. The retail side is growing steadily year on year we are in the process of doubling the size

of our internal shop making way for a wider product range.’

Roger is optimistic with regard to not just North West Timber’s prospects but also the industry’s path.

‘It’s certainly hard to read the future but it is looking a lot brighter than it has done. In the past two years everyone seems to have been in turmoil over cutbacks and there are many who have feared that we might be heading for a second recession. Rising fuel and energy costs are a concern and you need to be vigilant in controlling your overheads, but there are a lot of positive signs out there for companies who are prepared to grasp opportunities. If anyone can carry on and grow through times like this then they will be in a strong position.’

‘The main benefit I feel we have here is our people, our team. They really are the key to how well we will do. We very rarely lose people once they start here. My own preference when taking people on is to bring staff in that don’t know the industry and train them in our ways. We find that means everyone works the same way, understanding what we’re about, whether they are a fork lift driver, as I was when I started in the industry, a joiner or one of the office team.’

‘The team I have around me is highly ambitious and we want to keep up the momentum of what we have achieved so far. I have a lot of really strong, experienced people coming through the ranks and I am keen to make sure we keep this winning team.’

That’s one of the reasons why North West Timber may well expand again in the years to come. Their main trading area at present is in a 50 mile radius taking in North Wales, Anglesey, the Pennines, Kendal and Stoke but in Roger’s words ‘there are more chimney pots heading towards the south’. That might give an indication of where their future growth lies.

In addition to their ambitions the company also takes an active part in the community sponsoring local football teams and is presently involved in raising much needed funds for cancer research.

North West Timber Treatments Ltd NWTT House, Lockett Road Ashton in Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DE Tel: 01942 720777 Fax: 01942 721247 sales@nwtt .co .uk www .northwesttimbertreatments .co .uk


COMPANY NEWS

Procter Fencing & Concrete Products has invested in improvements to its One-Stop-Shop fencing materials supply operations in Bedwas (South Wales) and Garforth (Yorkshire) . More staff have been employed to provide a better service to customers, plus there is now a wider choice of fencing products and accessories, and bigger stocks . Procter can deliver fencing materials to any site in the UK quickly and economically . The investment in the fencing supply business is good news for trade customers who want to obtain everything they need from one place; the large stocks and wide range will benefit fencing contractors nationwide, as well as fencing merchants and builders’ merchants who need a source of concrete posts to complement timber fencing panels .

To illustrate the breadth of the range, slotted concrete posts are available in six different heights and in end, corner, intermediate and three-way styles. There are also universal, recessed and heavy-duty concrete fence posts in a choice of heights. for chain link and weldmesh security fencing, the company has no less than 60 different types and heights of

straight and cranked posts, all available from stock. Popular sizes and styles of fence post are available from stock in coloured concrete.

Jeremy Procter, the Managing Director of Procter fencing & Concrete Products, comments: “We have invested in people and products, really moving the operation up a gear. Judging by the market response, especially after we opened the Bedwas operation in 2008, there is a clear need for a one-stop-shop for quality fencing products at competitive prices, with the ability to provide quick deliveries on non-stocked items such as customized gates and non-standard sizes of fencing and posts.”

for over 30 years the Garforth site has supplied concrete fence posts, but now it stocks all of the products from the Procter fencing range. The Bedwas site also carries comprehensive stocks. Both sites offer concrete and steel posts, concrete gravel boards, chain link, mesh rolls, railings, palisade and entrance gates - all in a choice of styles and sizes. Other products include line wire, fittings, barbed wire, razor wire, tools and PPE.

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To support the supply of fencing materials, the company has redeveloped its website. This gives customers instant access to downloadable brochures, product datasheets, drawings, installation instruction sheets and price lists. Special offers are promoted via the website and email newsletter, and there is a further 5% discount off the first order for anyone registering online and completing a short survey.

Jeremy Procter concludes: “We are aiming to fulfil every need for fencing materials. Moreover, we strive to save customers time, trouble and money by offering deliveries, non-standard products, estimates, budget prices, free technical advice, and site survey and drawing services.”

For full details of the Procter range visit www .fencingmaterials .co .uk


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• Production of quality sawn OAK timber - 1st and 2nd grade.

• Any size accomodated.• OAK beams, posts, sleepers.• Hardwood and Softwood, treated

and untreated, machined posts, rails, pegs, wedges, sleepers.

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Nottingham based woodworking machinery manufacturers and distributors Daltons Wadkin offer top of the range machines to suit a widening range of users in the fencing, garden furniture and landscaping sectors .

Daltons, who acquired the IPR and sales and marketing rights to Wadkin a year ago, not only now manufacture a number of traditional Wadkin Sawbenches, Radial Arm Crosscuts and Bandsaws in their Nottingham workshops, but also hold main distributorships for some of the highest profile machine marques in the business.

Renowned Band Resaw manufacturers Stenner are represented together with the range of Salvador programmable crosscutting systems and the German built Kuper range of Planer/Moulders. In addition the company market the Elcon Vertical Panel Saw range from Holland, the Altendorf Sliding Table Panel Saws from Germany (acknowledged to be one of the finest machines of its type in the world) and also an infinite range of rebuilt and previously owned machines to suit customers right across the timber industry spectrum.

The company, now in its 110th year, also offer a comprehensive range of spare parts, some of which are manufactured in their own engineering workshops, a wide tooling range and also offer a nationwide round the clock service and backup operation.

Further details regarding the range of equipment and the services on offer can be obtained from www .daltonsmachines .com or by contacting the Daltons Wadkin sales team on 0115 986 5201 .

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Crosscutting machines manufactured by Daltons Wadkin

Anticipating a continued increase in the lucrative ‘grow your own’ industry, garden centres across the UK are preparing for an early springtime rush on sales of market gardening products .

And as the latest sales phenomenon sweeps the country, leading garden and landscape specialist M&M Timber has come up with a new product display centre to help its many independent trade outlets capitalise on the increased sales opportunities.

Designed to maximise sales appeal, the ‘grow your own’ display occupies a floor space of up to 20 square metres and features M&M Timber’s top selling horticultural range of treated timber products. Included in the rustic line up are the ever popular veggiebeds, planters, a cold frame, poultry ark, herb wheel, grow bag stand and a range of complementary cottage style fencing with a point of sale display board.

Already being taken up by some of the larger retail outlets, the ‘grow your own’ product display centre costs around £750 and includes

free on site installation. A display was recently installed outside the main entrance to Webbs Garden Centre, near Droitwich.

“We have seen a considerable market swing towards ‘good life’ gardening over the last few years,” says M&M Timber’s Managing Director Nigel Poyner. “This sector of the market is obviously recession resistant and we are delighted to report that our sales are growing year on year.”

www .mmtimber .co .uk

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M&M Timber’s ‘Grow Your Own’ Display installed at Webbs Garden Centre, Wychbold, Droitwich


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

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We are pleased to be associated withWallis Fencing and we wish them continued

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Integral to your future

When Alan Wallis started his degree in Business Management at Oxford Brookes University a little over 12 years ago, he didn’t expect to be running his own enterprise fresh from graduation,

and he certainly didn’t think it would be in fencing .

Having grown up on a livestock and arable farm, Alan picked up some stock

fencing skills and it wasn’t until he was back from university for the summer that they were called upon again when a friend received several quotes for some fencing work, which Alan knew

he could do for half the price. Upon returning to complete his course, Alan put some ads around and from there, Wallis fencing grew.

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Alan Wallis (on left) and friend Max Trengrove of Trentwood Fencing


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Unit S20, Kingston Business Park, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5AS

Oxford Fencing Supplies are proud to supply Wallis Fencing and wish them continued success for the future.

We provide a FULL range oFcommerciaL & domestic Fencing, incLUding:

• PALISADE • CHAIN LINK • WELDED MESH • WIRE NETTING• STEEL POSTS • MESH SYSTEM FENCE

Tel: 01865 820904 www.oxfordfencing.co.uk

• CLOSEBOARD • POST & RAIL • SLEEPERS • GATES • PANELS • TRELLIS

Now, ten years on, the company consists of Alan and friend Max Trengrove (of Trentwood fencing), as well having a few sub-contractors on-hand for larger jobs.

“It works really well”, says Alan, “We employ subcontractors when required, avoiding unnecessary overheads in quiet periods. That way we manage to stay competitive.”

With 70% of Alan’s work residential and the rest made up of commercial and agricultural fencing – most of which is equestrian – both him and Max find merits in each sector and enjoy the variety that every new job brings.

The pair are currently completing stage 2 of their NVQ in fencing alongside Tim Drew of fACS, and are also keen on ensuring that fSC timber is used on each job, supplied by Bouchier, Oxford fencing Supplies and McVeigh Parker.

“I tend to think this industry is really competitive, and whatever quote you give, somebody will always undercut you and most customers won’t realise that they are missing out on the quality of workmanship. I often take a look at jobs I haven’t got due to somebody giving a lower estimate and I tend me be amazed at how shoddy the work is.”

Clearly passionate about his fencing, Alan has invested heavily in his enterprise with the recent addition of a 3 tonne 360° digger, a post banger and various other pieces of equipment, including a modified concrete breaker which both he and Max are really impressed with. And although much of Wallis fencing’s work is in back gardens, they are also prepared for the jobs on a larger scale, such as a recent project for Neary Construction and the National Grid which required 3.5km of fencing to be erected.

Alan tells me, “We find that most of our work comes from word of mouth, and our website serves us well, as do the few ads we place in local community magazines around Benson and surrounding areas.”

Things certainly seem peachy for Alan, as he concludes our meeting: “I love what I do, being my own boss and working outdoors all day (with no gym membership required, as Max adds) – we’re very comfortable as we are and are currently booked up for the next six weeks, so as long as that continues we’ll be happy.”

For more information, visit www .wallisfencing .co .uk


forestry

While one area of Government is saying it will protect ancient woodland as part of its review of the future of the public forest, the Department for Transport is openly admitting that High Speed 2 will threaten up to 19 ancient woods (which) could be subject to land take .

In fact, Woodland Trust analysis shows potential loss of a minimum of 21 ancient woods along the proposed route for

the rail line between London and the north of England.

Despite Government claims that hope to lessen this loss, including translocation and the proposed planting of up to 2 million trees, the Woodland Trust believes that no mitigation strategy can compensate for the impact, nor on the further 27 ancient woodland sites which could be directly or indirectly affected by the track’s construction

and use, according to the plans set out in the public consultation.

The Woodland Trust actively supports moves towards ‘greener’ transport but believes it needs to be efficient, of benefit to the majority of the public and should not sacrifice the environment’s rarest habitats. The current route casts doubt on the green credentials of the overall scheme and once again, our woods and trees are under threat.

hIGh sPeed thReat to Woodland tRUstVisit the ‘campaign’ section at www .woodlandtrust .org .uk for more information, there you will be able to add you comments onto an interactive map showing the High Speed proposed route . Your information will help to shape the Trust’s formal consultation response .


company news

• Oak & Softwood Timber for sale

• 2 years air dried squared edged oak in stick

• 25,000 2ft by 2 inch by 2 inch

• Softwood untreated pointed pegs

All offers considered

Tel: 01228 791 777Fax: 01228 791 373


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Working together with other fencing businesses is what Urban Fencing is all about . Andrew Fairhurst has been involved in the security fencing industry for the best part of 20 years and he believes there is no better way to succeed than in playing to everyone’s strengths . Andrew’s strengths are working with end users and contractors alike who look for expert advice on the best products for the right applications .

‘If you build partnerships with like minded contractors there is a benefit to everyone. It enables us to work closely with the fencing industry at the sharp end, building a good solid and trusting foundation. It enables us as a supplier to work alongside good quality fencing companies who

I know will install our products to the highest standards. We’re not installers of fencing, we’re here to make sure that we meet with customers demands as a supplier of sound quality products. I would like to think that we are developing a reputation as a company who endorses this. Meeting with contractors on site installing our products has learnt me a lot recently, it gives me the confidence that the fencing world from Urban’s point of view is in good hands. Working in partnerships counts for a lot especially in these hard times.

Urban fencing offer standard products from stock located centrally in the UK providing a quick and national delivery service, complimented by prices that are highly competitive.

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. . . and this is what Sunnyvale have to say

We contacted Urban Fencing earlier this year . We wanted to create a unique and attractive Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) to compliment other high quality play and leisure facilities on our holiday park . We occupy a very prominent harbour side location and the Park and its facilities are very visible in the local area .

We were immediately impressed by Urban fencing’s enthusiasm for the project and competitive pricing. We also wanted to enhance security along the perimeter to the Park where there is a public footpath crossing over a five acre field that we own. We asked Urban to quote for that work as well. They advised us on the right product for us in terms of appearance and with the ability to stand up to the salt air atmosphere that comes with our beachside location.

Having advised us and noted our requirements Andrew, the proprietor of Urban, expedited fabrication even taking into account our special order colour requirements for the MUGA and installation was completed fully within seven days of the arrival of all materials on site and in readiness for the start of the season. The end result is that we and our customers are delighted with the eye catching MUGA area and reassured by the added security provided by the 400m plus of perimeter fencing. We have been delighted with the service provided by Urban and their sub-contractors attention to detail post completion of the work. They clearly take a real pride in what they do and we would definitely recommend them to others.

Robert Jones, Director of Sunnyvale Caravan Park

One of the company’s most recent projects has been in North Wales, at Sunny Vale Caravan Park in Rhyl. Andrew is particularly pleased with outcome.

‘We have been responsible for the fencing requirement for what is a brand new sports facility at Sunnyvale, including goal recesses and a basketball systems. The finished project looks stunning and has added an outstanding new feature to the holiday centre for the holiday season. The colours used look spectacular too with the posts in sunflower yellow and the panels in cobalt blue.’

Urban fencing was also involved with the supply of perimeter fencing at Sunnyvale providing new fencing & gates for the brand new touring caravan field. The product used was 2 metre high DB-8.

Urban specialise in the supply of security mesh fencing, sports systems, tubular & solid bar railings & matching gates.

‘Our aim is always to make life simple and be personable. We assist in choosing the best products for each individual application whether it is a holiday resort, school, business or whatever other project comes along. I believe our comprehensive knowledge and honest approach goes down well with our customers and fingers crossed it may rub off on other like minded fencing companies too.

URBAN FENCING Tel: 01704 822030 www .urbanfencing .co .uk sales@urbanfencing .co .uk


what’s on

APF 2012 will be held at Ragley Estate, Alcester, Warwickshire on the 13/14/15th September 2012 by kind permission of the Marquess Of Hertford .

The APf Exhibition is the UK’s largest exhibition for the woodland, forestry, arboriculture and fencing industries. Presented by Confor, APf 2012 will build on the huge success of APf 2010 at Cannock Chase when over 250 exhibitors and 16000 visitors attended. The APf Exhibition was

previously held at Ragley Estate in 2004 and 2006.

Exhibition Director, Mike Box, commented “We are very grateful to Lord Hertford for allowing us to hold our Exhibition at Ragley again. We have a fantastic new site with good access which allows exhibitors plenty of space to demonstrate as well as giving us plenty of room for all the usual competitions and features.”

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British Seed Houses has once again come to the rescue of the landscaper, with an exciting new wild flower mixture which is as attractive to the eye as it is to the multitude of wildlife for which it will provide a habitat . WF17 is set to change the misconceptions that have grown up around these mixtures .

Wild flower areas are a popular choice for all types of developments, from new roads to hotels and shopping

centres. Yet developers are frequently disappointed with their choice, seeing the area deteriorate into a dull weedy mess.

“Architects often imagine a wild flower meadow to be like a herbaceous border,” says British Seed Houses’ Richard Brown, “Yet the reality is that many native wild flower species are unspectacular to look at and that it can take a year or two to get a full display.”

British Seed Houses has sought to tackle this issue with Wf17, which combines colourful native varieties the Corn Marigold, Cornflower and field Poppy with non-native species such as Californian Poppy, fairy Toad flax, Herbal Tansy and Tickseed.

“These are not invasive species, but are more akin to garden varieties and provide an ideal compromise for those specifying wild flowers to create a habitat,

but still requiring a good visual display,” says Richard.

As well as offering bold flowers, Wf17 is also tolerant to changeable climatic conditions, simply requiring the water and increasing temperatures offered by April seeding.

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The first site meeting for exhibitors to book space will be at 2pm on Thursday October 6th at The Kings Court Hotel, Alcester . Full details will be on the website shortly


company news

New from McVeigh Parker Predator XFENCE . This fence comes with all the properties of XFENCE with the added advantage of a patented four wrap hinge joint within the fence pattern .

This hinge allows the fence to have an apron fold either at the top or bottom of the fence which will act as defence to burrowing or climbing predators. The benefits of this type of fence is that there is no compromise in its overall strength and appearance, also erection becomes a lot easier with a saving in both time and labour.

McVeigh Parker have recently completed 3500m otter exclusion fence for Hawbridge fishery in Worcestershire. The project involved erecting a perimeter fence around four fishing lakes, the fence was buried over 400mm then backfilled the 950cm vertical part of the fence was tensioned up, allowing the 450mm hinged overhang to be fixed to 45 degree cranked arms. Mr T.Smith the owner researched and spoke to many experts, and along with McVeigh Parker designed a specification that ticked all the boxes. The finer mesh, the 24% stronger X Knot and Xtralife coated wire meant that once erected there would be no further maintenance for years to come.

It’s the Law

Otters ( Lutra lutra) received full protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA) also the EC Habitats Directive.

The otter is classed as a European Protected species and level carries the highest level of protection. This legislation makes it an offence to kill or injure an otter or attempt to do so, to damage or destroy their resting or breeding places or obstruct access to them.

What does this mean for the safety of Otters and the protection of fisheries?

Since the ban, the growth in the otter population has thrived to nearly every county in the United Kingdom. Otters are regarded by some as pests decimating fish stock’s, others regard them as special wildlife that has every right to protection from not only human sources but highways also.

The ban will only lead to this conflict increasing, the otter is here to stay so there is a real need to find the best solution to contain and protect these animals.

fencing seems to be the only answer, but what kind…?

There have been many trials over the years to determine which fence offers the best defence/protection. Latest trials tested the suitability of hinge joint and mesh size against X knot, the results were very encouraging in favour of a one piece vertical wire mesh XfENCE, which prevented the otter moving the wires apart to gain access.

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Fence options

Since otters have become an issue fencing them in and out has been a challenge and it is only going to get worse.

Electric fencing has been used to good advantage, however this requires monitoring and regular maintenance.

Chain link has been the wire of choice for many years due to its finer mesh, but it can be costly and labour intensive to erect.

Hinge jointed wire netting has been manufactured and used, however the hinge joint can be forced larger especially by other predators such as

badgers, enabling access by otters.

XFENCE with all its current properties has once again proved the wire of choice, capable of tackling the most difficult of situations.

XFENCE Predator promises new dimensions in fence security coupled with real hassle free longevity, it simple can’t be overlooked.

For more information Email sales@mcveighparker .co .uk www .mcveighparker .co .uk Tel 0845 1207766


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Husband and wife team Colin and Wendy Forster formed Westwood Timber and Fencing in August 2001 . It wasn’t the best time to be opening up a business in the countryside, with Foot & Mouth Disease restrictions causing problems, but they have built a successful and thriving business serving the needs of their locality over the past decade .

‘We have principles,’ says Wendy. ‘We believe in supporting local people. We are very loyal to that feeling. I am a great advocate of buying produce from local butchers, the fish man and the vegetable market and we are the same in business. We have stuck with our local suppliers such as Taylormade in County Durham and Willowcrete in Sunderland. It’s not always about the cheapest price.’

Colin has always lived at Tall Trees in Dalton on Tees and previously worked with his father and two brothers. His father bought 3 acres here in 1962 and

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the original family business started as a timber yard. Back then the demand was from the National Coal Board for pit props.

Wendy is a farmer’s daughter born just a mile and a half away. Her experience prior to the launch of Westwood Timber & fencing was in landscaping having worked as secretary for a turf company, J & B farnaby, near Scotch Corner.

Today’s business is far different to the days of pit props and serving the needs of the coal mines of the North East, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

‘When Colin’s previous partnership with his brothers came to an end the two of

us sat at our kitchen table and decided what to do. Up until then Colin had only ever cut timber. We decided on going into the fencing side of things and picked up a lot of work with schools and local authorities. That has continued and we now have a wide variety of customers including local authorities, schools, domestic fencing and agricultural.’

What was once an 80/20 ratio of timber sales to erecting fences has now shifted considerably. Westwood Timber & fencing is now showing a split of around 70/30 to fence construction over timber sales. The company employs a team of 10 with two gangs out all of the time.


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‘It’s the way things have happened for us. We have become established and a lot of our work now comes from word of mouth. Our reputation comes as a result of that, and carrying out the work when it is scheduled to happen and to an excellent standard.’

Wendy believes that the time and money they have invested in accreditations and training is also bearing fruit.

‘We do get a lot of school work, that’s because we have gone down the line of CHAS accreditation, enhanced criminal record checks and health & safety. We are very proud of who we are and what we can offer. When you have spent a lot of time, money and energy on training and developing your team you want to use that expertise.’

Whilst the business is also still a working

timber yard Colin tells of how their overall work has moved further towards metal fencing.

‘’Wood is still what we sell most of but I would say the ratio here is more 60/40 to wood. We have certainly moved more towards metal from when we started 10 years ago. We now put up a lot of palisade and security mesh fencing.’

Colin and Wendy are happy with where the business is at present, but they are wary of what the future might hold as Colin points out.

‘We’re doing well in this economic climate. If we can sustain that this year then I think we will be doing very well. We think it’s going to be tougher. Each tender you have to look at even harder. I don’t think the proposed cutbacks in public services have affected us yet.’

Wendy tells of how the company name and corporate colours came about.

‘It’s simple. We are situated on West Lane and we sell wood, so Westwood. Purple is my favourite colour and Colin’s is yellow.’

Their relaxations are golf and horses. Colin plays off a 7 handicap at the new Rockcliffe course nearby and Wendy enjoys happy hacking. They both share a passion for horse racing, particularly National Hunt and Point to Point.

The team at Westwood Timber & fencing has either been with Colin and Wendy since they started or have joined up since – but no-one leaves! That’s probably an indicator of just how much they care about their team and their business – but it also might be something to do with Wendy’s cakes!

She bakes – and friday is cake time from 4pm! Sounds like a good time to visit, unfortunately I got it wrong and turned up at 10am!

fencing News congratulates Colin and Wendy on their 10 years in business.

WESTWOOD TIMBER & FENCING Tall Trees, West Lane Dalton-on-Tees Darlington DL2 2PP Tel: 01325 378202 Fax: 01325 378192 www .westwoodtimber .co .uk enquiries@westwoodtimber .co .uk

Wendy & Colin Forster of Westwood Timber & Fencing


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Zaun one of the market leaders in the production of fencing solutions for high security and commercial applications, invited Lord Green, UK Minister for Trade and Investment, to officially open the new facility on Steel Drive.

The new 50,000 sq ft factory will help Zaun meet increasing demand for fencing solutions, particularly in the high security market, which is rising in importance to protect the UK’s critical national infrastructure.

Paul Painter, joint Managing Director at Zaun said, “In spite of the recession, we have managed to grow our business year on year, which is testament to our workforce, innovative product range, service and manufacturing expertise. This new facility will further

increase our productivity, boost job opportunities in the area and help retain manufacturing in the UK and provide a firm foundation for expansion into international markets.”

Lord Green commented, “We have an ambition in this country to turn around our export performance so that

the British economy is dependent on exports to world markets rather than reliant on demand at home. This will be a marathon and not a sprint but we have a great deal of talent in a lot of industry sectors in the UK and we are starting from a position of strength. The advanced engineering sector, in particular, is a good example of an

area where there are thousands of SMEs in the supply chain, which are exporting overseas and winning business in growing markets.”

For more information visit www .zaun .co .uk

From left: Doug Mahoney, Alastair Henman, Lord Green and Paul Painter


what’s on

The organisers of the biennial South West Woodland Show are delighted to report that exhibitor bookings are pouring in, as is the generous support of sponsors .

The gold sponsorship category is now filled by: Euroforest, forest fuels Ltd, Knight frank and Southern Wood fuels Ltd. Some silver, bronze and minor sponsorship opportunities are still available and companies are encouraged to come forward to explore these. There is some information on these on the website.

The support of the forest Programme as Confor’s partner, has added a valuable new dimension to the show, including site visits on the preceding day (8th September 2011).

Nick Hoare, Chairman of the show committee said, “The South West Woodland Show is a superb event that benefits all those involved with the forest industry and wider rural economy. The show is ideally situated in central southern England and attracts exhibitors and visitors from across the country. We are most grateful to the sponsors for their generous support and particularly welcome Knight frank as a new gold sponsor. There are still valuable and varied sponsorship opportunities available. In fact there is something to suit everyone and every budget.”

Nick continued, “for suppliers to the forestry, wood, woodfuel and wider rural sector, this is an essential venue

in the show calendar. Exhibitors are urged to book soon in order to select their choice of site.”


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PRIce & mYeRs’ hY-PavIlIon to FeatURe at tImbeR exPoPrice & Myers will reconstruct its eye catching Hy-pavilion at Timber Expo in September, featuring Kerto engineered timber, to create the TRADA stand at the show . The demountable structure was designed for last year’s London Festival of Architecture (LFA) by Tim Lucas, Partner at Price & Myers . The pavilion provided a 3600 stage for talks and events during the festival and was installed at two locations in central London .

TRADA Membership & Marketing Manager Rupert Scott said, “This clever structure says so much about what is possible with timber today, which is exactly what Timber Expo and the integral In Touch with Timber conference intend to convey. It will literally provide the perfect platform for TRADA and the event as a whole to deliver their message to specifiers.”

The structure is made from lengths of black cord and finnforest ‘Kerto’ engineered timber edge beams arranged in the shape of two intersecting hyperbolic paraboloids, the geometric form that lends its name to the pavilion.

The beams are linked together in the middle and at their tips like four pairs of scissors: the joints form a mechanism that raises the pavilion when the corners are pulled together. This means that the three-storey high structure can be put up without any need for cranes or scaffolding.

Timber Expo takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 27th & 28th September 2011, for more information visit www.timber-expo.co.uk.

To post comments and suggestions for future use of the Hy-pavilion email hypavilion@pricemyers .com

Nick Hoare


what’s on

The first Arb Fair and Conference in the North of England takes place from Friday 13 to Saturday 14 May 2011 from 10am to 5pm at Kirkley Hall, Northumberland .

The event, organised in partnership by Northumberland College, Gustharts and Orange Plant and sponsored by the

Arboricultural Association, is the first of its kind in the North and is aimed at professionals working in forestry and land management industries.

The programme on friday 13 May is tailored to industry audiences and professionals working in the arboricultural sector including private

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contractors, local authority tree officers and consultants, and includes a conference on Tree Responsibilities, Opportunities and Threats from 10am to 1pm.

The conference looks at:

• How to meet tree care, safety and management responsibilities in a recession. Discussions will focus on health and safety and recent topical developments in tree care proposals, in particular work being carried out by the National Tree Safety Group.

• Opportunities to grow and develop your business including how to become an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.

• Threats to the sector including those from Sudden Oak Death and Citrus Long Horn Beetles - Joan Webber from the forestry Commission research division looks at the range of pests and diseases already present in the UK, the extent of the damage caused

and ways we can prevent the situation getting worse.

The programme on Saturday 14 May is aimed at anyone interested in the Arb industry and families looking for a fun day out. A trade fair takes place on both days with stands run by a wide range of suppliers including Stihl, Viking, fletcher Stewart and Oregon.

In addition to the conference, events on both days include climbing and axe throwing competitions, tree carving and falconry displays and various other fun activities. food and drink are available throughout the day on site and there will be a BBQ on the friday evening for trade customers at 5.30pm.

For further information including a full list of stands, events and booking details visit www .arbfairnorth .co .uk .

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what’s on

Building on Glee’s value as a year round resource, the show organisers, Emap Connect, have recently unveiled an enhanced website for 2011 . Designed to benefit both exhibitors and buyers visiting the show, the new website features a number of improved functions that will help users benefit from a 365 day, interactive shop window .

The new Glee website will enable exhibitors to maximise their presence at Glee through ongoing interaction with buyers. from receiving buyer requests for more information to attracting sales leads and networking with key business partners, the website can open a world of opportunity for exhibitors.

Nick Davison, Glee Show Director explains: “Exhibitors need to think of the website as their year round exhibition stand, and therefore need to have a profile that is reflective of both them as a business and their products. Creating a powerful first impression is essential to help exhibitors capture the attention of those buyers looking to see what they can find at Glee. To help exhibitors achieve this, we have created a check list to help better manage their profiles and ultimately improve their online performance. The checklist includes

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tips on how to do everything from uploading images to using keyword searches to help buyers find exactly what they are looking for.”

As part of the new website exhibitors will be able to monitor the effectiveness of their online presence. Information available to them will include total number of visits to their profile, how many click-throughs have been generated to their own website, who

has viewed what and who is following their online progress. Added to this, the enhanced website will allow for faster and easier correspondence between exhibitors and buyers. from matching exhibitors and buyers together, to helping arrange meetings and issuing buyer alerts, exhibitors and buyers will have everything they need to make the most of Glee’s profit boosting, year round potential.

“The new website marks a really exciting time for us and we really hope that exhibitors will invest the time needed to optimise the online profile. We’ve already seen exhibitors reaping the rewards of having an improved profile and hope that many others will soon see the benefits of the service as well.”

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Summer is closer than you think, soon the agricultural show season will begin and this year’s events look set to be bigger and better than ever . On Wednesday, 20th July the Driffield Agricultural Show will take place and this year it celebrates its 136th year!

Every year the society looks to improve the content and quality of the Driffield Show to ensure it retains the prestigious reputation that it currently has and of course, this year is no exception. This year the Show will boast the introduction of a Countryside Pursuits Area with wildlife pond..

Interest in trade space within the fencing, forestry and Renewables Area is proving even more popular this year. This area offers spectators the opportunity to witness live machinery demonstrations and also hosts the annual fencing and Landscaping News Magazine fencing competition.

The year’s competition will comprise of

fifteen teams of two divided into two separate categories; the professionals (consisting of ten teams of two) and the young farmers (consisting of five teams of two). This exciting change means that more of you young farmers will have the chance to show us exactly what you’re made of.

for a chance of getting your hands on the prize money get your entries in early by emailing [email protected]

The JC Balls Dancing Diggers Display Team will be providing our main ring entertainment this year and are bound to catch the attention of all ages with their astounding acrobatic mechanical feats. Reserved grandstand seats are available to purchase now and for only £10 offer you the peace of mind that you will have an excellent view for all the proceedings!

Driffield Show continues to be fantastic value for money with advance tickets now being available to purchase at the

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discounted rate of £10 for adults, £8 for senior citizens, £4 for children plus in an attempt to keep the prices for families down to an absolute minimum a family ticket can be purchased in advance for only £24 In addition all car parking is free!

Fencers getting into the competition

For more information visit www .driffieldshow .co .uk

Or would you like to exhibit or sponsor the fencing competition area? Contact simone@fencing-news .co .uk or call 01274 610101


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Every year thousands of amphibians are killed throughout Britain on roads that cross their migration paths . In fact on one road that was monitored for five days in March an estimated 10,000 toads crossings were recorded . Because of this motorists are also put at risk through distraction and evasive action .

furthermore, encroaching urban developments, construction sites and industrial activities (such as quarrying) pose even greater threats to wildlife ecosystems. Some species such as the Great Crested Newt are now protected by law due to declining numbers from loss of habitat.

Hy-Tex UK have therefore developed a comprehensive range of fencing systems each designed with the well being of herpetofauna and other small mammals, in mind. These systems ensure the successful management of wildlife habitats where traffic and other developments pose a problem.

The continually evolving Ecofender newt barrier range of fence sheets,

panels and accessories are best suited to temporary projects (such as construction activities and relocation) and its design meets the Natural England “Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines”.

While for road migration crossings the more durable ACO Wildlife Guidance fence, Tunnel and Kerb systems provide long term solutions for safe passage of amphibians, reptiles and small mammals and are designed to conform to mitigation guidelines in the Highways Agency “Design Manual for Roads”.

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Following fifteen successful years with its Maxi Waterpump Plier, C .K tools supplier of effective tool solutions, has introduced its exciting next generation replacement, the Speedlok Waterpump Plier, destined to become a firm favourite amongst tradesmen .

Speedlok offers a whole host of key features that will see the tool become a partner for life. It boasts a fine toothed ‘slide to adjust’ mechanism for fast and accurate jaw adjustment. Simply offer the top jaw up to the nut or pipe then slide the lower jaw up to the piece for an exact fit. Once in place, the one-way slide mechanism offers a positive lock, which can then be disengaged simply by opening the handles.

To ensure that Speedlok can be relied upon no matter how demanding the task or environment, it is constructed from special alloy steel that is drop forged, hardened and tempered for exceptional

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Appreciating the professional’s need for a streamlined tool kit, C.K tools were keen to create an effective quality product suited to the majority of projects. The slide to adjust mechanism on the Speedlok enables fast and accurate size adjustment and the plier’s slim head and jaws allow access to even the most confined of spaces.

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A & P FENCING (UK) LIMITEDWoodside Farm, Dutton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B75 5RJTel: 0121 323 2690 Fax: 0121 323 2690Email: [email protected]

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We manufacture quality waney panels, feather edge panels, trellis, gates picket fencing also concrete posts and gravel boards.

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In just two years, David Green has turned a company in the throes of receivership into a huge success story . Having rescued the debt-ridden WH Wesson Fencing from disappearing into memory, David and his trusty team have worked impossibly hard to resurrect the forty year-old company as a popular, trusted and profitable business – despite the grim economic climate .

Having started out sweeping garages after leaving school and becoming a panel-beater before trying his hand at gardening, as well as fitting in seven years work as catering manager at Heathrow David saw Wesson was for sale and decided that this was the move he needed to make.

Set in a traditional yard tucked away off the main road in Brookwood, Woking, and surrounded by old timber-clad buildings sublet to a fabricator and powder-coater, there are plenty of comings and goings and lots of folk popping in for a roll of this or a panel of that. As one of

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Surrey’s leading contractors, if someone knows the recipe for how to make it work, it’s David:

“We do everything - all kinds of fencing and gates from acoustic, electric, razor wire and deer fencing to bespoke gates. We also provide tree surgery and landscaping services – you name it, we do it. We pride ourselves on being approachable and friendly, and we’ll take anything on and make a good job of it, from the little old granny

who needs a panel replacing to major jobs for large corporate companies, we don’t say no to anyone.”

Some may be sniffy about David’s attitude, but it’s exactly this that’s got him to where he is. Regarded as honest, straight and true to his word, he’s also gained a lot of respect from suppliers, associates and his staff by being ready to muck in and willing to work the long hours required to get the job done. Though David isn’t one

to pretend that the job doesn’t come without its stresses, as he tells me:

“One of more prestigious jobs we’ve done was for Surrey & Sutton East Water, and required 800m of razorwire, with three rows along each part. It took us one hour to do the first roll and there were another 260 to go. I thought I was in serious trouble, but we got the hang of it soon enough and sped up to seven minutes per roll. The finished result was very impressive.”

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future along with our continued support.

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company profileOther notable jobs include 1000m of fencing at St John the Baptist School in Woking, which came in at a tidy £54k worth of work. With a 50/50 division between trade and domestic, there’s plenty of variety for David and his team, and all customers are equally pleased with the quality of workmanship and service. A huge lever arch file full of glowing comments proves it, as does the company’s forum on Checkatrade with an endless list of top marks and recommendations. In fact, the scoring is so good that David was recently invited to join the rather elite members panel – which is pretty amazing considering that just two and half years ago, nobody would give the company any credit.

David attempts to explain how he’s done it: “When I came on board I brought business from a local golf club and a few other sizeable contracts. Through sheer determination and hard graft I built up a reputation and word of mouth led the way to local councils using us, as well as schools throughout the county. We kept all eight staff on when we took over and my sister Linda now helps Philippa in the office, running a tight ship, looking after their staff and ensuring that everyone’s happy.”

Recently opening a retail outlet at a local garden centre, David is already expanding his horizons, considering changes to the layout of the site as well

as possibility of franchising or buying another company. And though the figures give a good indication of wealth and prosperity, everything David earns is ploughed back into the business.

What strikes me most is the good old fashioned way Wesson fencing does business, which proves that traditional, honest hard work is a recipe for success. With no accounts and a system of payment on invoice, there’s a good deal of trust between all involved. People ring David, whatever the problem, and have faith in him to do a sterling job. Open and modest, anyone who knows the story can see he has a plenty to brag about, but that’s not his style - he’d rather have a laugh, a good yarn and say it like it is. Everyone I meet at the business is a pleasure to talk to

and clearly they all enjoy what they do and conduct themselves professionally, without the need for corporate stuffiness. Off for a well-deserved jolly soon at Brand’s Hatch, David is keen to say thank you to his staff and supporters, and he’s clearly a good man to work for, though he’ll be the first to admit that running an operation like his can be trying at times:

“I struggle with the inch-thick tenders. They seem full of ridiculous questions and take hours to complete, so I’d rather stay away from them. That aside, another thing I’d change about the industry is a bit more allegiance between firms. We’re all in the same game and trying to help each other out but the competition seems fierce.”

Aside from the odd gripe, David seems happy as Larry - proud of his site, his team, his fleet, and the reputation they’ve all worked together to build up. It all seems to be working rather well, as he says: “We’ve got two signwritten Transit Tippers and a Land Rover, which act as a massive advert for us as we’re always busy, so our signs are regularly seen out and about.”

Linda adds, “Most companies are quiet around now but right through the snow and into the Spring we’ve been working non-stop, which is fantastic.”

Office Manager Philippa continues: “In fact, since Dave started here we haven’t stopped! Not like in the old days at all.”

We all like a story that ends well, and this is one that really impresses. At best, WH Wesson pulled in a turnover of £360k, and the cherry on the cake came at the end of the last financial year when David hit just over his target turnover of £502k. from bust to boom in two years, he’s got a lot to be happy about.

For more information, visit www .wesson-fencing .co .uk

(left to right) Linda, Phillippa, Dave


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Having been in the trade since 1990, Dean first established Fox Fencing four years ago, when his sons decided that the company should be named after their favourite possessions - their bikes . Dean tells me:

“I always wanted to be self-employed. I’ve done private jobs alongside my work since the beginning and it became clear very early on that there was better money to be made by working for myself.”

Offering a range of gates, fencing and outdoor furniture of all kinds, Dean serves both the domestic and commercial sectors, taking on jobs throughout the South and South East.

When I visit Dean and his brother Lee, they are completing the latest installation on an estate in Hounslow, the new fencing joining a large amount of playground bow top, a full-sized sports court, metal fencing around a bin area and a good 100m of closeboard in the car park. Indeed, Dean says the majority of their work is for schools and local councils, since the majority of domestic work has dried up over recent times. “Undercutting is a huge problem” he tells me, echoing the words of many fencers I meet these days, “as there’s always someone to do the job cheaper, but not necessarily to the best standard.”

But that’s not a problem, as fox fencing continues to be busy with plenty of repeat work as well as new leads enquiring through recommendations. “We always deliver – we’ve never had any negative comments about our work and

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Clearly proud of his enterprise, fencing wasn’t always part of Dean’s master plan. Having grown up spending much of his time on his grandfather’s farm in Beenham, Dean thought he might venture into agriculture, though he doesn’t seem too upset at his career choice:

“There’s not a great deal of money to be made in farming these days. I love being outdoors and I enjoy the variety this job brings, so it definitely beats sitting in an office nine to five.

“I’ve got ambitions of building up to three full-time gangs with me floating between them, and I’d also like to get into some house-building. I don’t want to grow too big as I always like to keep an eye on what’s going on to ensure quality in all aspects of our work.”

Clearly, Dean has his priorities right. And who knows, with a bright future ahead and plenty of hands on deck, fox fencing could pave the way towards a nice little smallholding (with plenty of chicken fencing!)

For more information www .foxfencing .co .uk

Dean Larkcom (on the right) and his brother Lee

the fact that we get so many customers returning to us again and again shows we must be doing something right”. And what’s the secret? “Hard work and plenty of banter. Lots of people fail in the early days because they aren’t prepared to graft, but it’s all worth it once there’s enough business to pick and choose the jobs.”

Indeed, Dean’s had some rather good contracts in his time, including projects at Chelsea football club (he happens to be a Chelsea fan) and private jobs for Gary Linekar and Glenn Hoddle. In addition, fox fencing were responsible for the lion pen at Windsor Safari Park and the most jammy job of all at Legoland.

He tells me, “We were installing the zig-zag fencing for queues at the rides but as they were preparing to open the park, we were asked to not only test all the rides, but to eat and drink as much as we wanted from the bars and restaurants. That was a rather good two days, though perhaps we weren’t as productive as usual.”

Not all jobs are quite so much fun, as Dean fills me in on a recent job at Aldermaston Weapons Enterprise, where Health & Safety meant a six hour wait before any work could commence: “We now charge a waiting time because the paperwork and regulations always takes around half a day.”


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meba laUnches neW band saWInG contRactsMeba Saw Company are the sole UK distributor for german quality metal cutting bandsaws. Since 1958, the company based in Westerheim has been one of the first to specialise exclusively on metal bandsawing machines. Meba recently launched a range of new service contracts, each offering three levels of service to meet their customers’ varying requirements.

Level 1 – Basic health check • Clean down machine externally • Check & reset blade tension • Perform test cuts • Report and quote for

any areas of concern

Level 2 – Standard service • Clean down machine externally • fit new bandsaw blade • Replace blade guide bearings • Replace saw blade

cleaning brushes

• Check & reset blade tension• Check and clean coolant/

micro spray system• Remove, inspect and clean

blade carbide guide pads• Perform test cuts • Report and quote for

any areas of concern

Level 3 – Full Service • Clean down machine externally • fit new bandsaw blade• Replace blade guide bearings• Replace carbide guide pads• Replace saw blade

cleaning brushes• Check & reset blade tension• Check and clean coolant/

micro spray system• Supply and fit new

hydraulic filter (if fitted)• Service hydraulic power pack

(if fitted)• Change tension

bandwheel bearings• Replace back-up

battery (if fitted)• Lubricate wearing parts• Check machine alignment

with roller track (if fitted)• Perform test cuts• Report and quote for any

areas of concerns

Telephone : 01423 881 600 Email : sales@meba-saw .co .uk .

As part of its pledge to become even more customer focused, Security Solutions, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and installers of perimeter security equipment, has developed a new brand identity .

Managing Director, Andrew Davies is adamant that these recessionary times are ideal to grow strong brands.

He says, “Security Solutions is a really innovative and dynamic company, but our image didn’t tell that story. Of course, our brand design is just one element in the growth of our business, but already our greater commitment to customers is making positive waves throughout the sector.”

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Security Solutions offer a complete range of services including the design, installation, maintenance and service of new and existing equipment.

Security Solutions offers not just manufacture, installation and commissioning, but also a design and project management service. It differs from many of its competitors by using its own civil engineers to guarantee accurate installation.

“We realise that security is a key part of our customers’ responsibility, so we want to give them peace of mind and assure them that they are in capable hands,” he added.

Products in their range include gates, fences, road blockers, barriers, turnstiles, access control and maintenance services focusing on physical solutions for modern companies security needs.

For more information visit www .securitysolutionsgb .com

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Horticruitment UK Limited has acquired English Country Gardeners Limited (ECG) who has provided a premier recruitment service to the owners of country homes and estates for over 15 years . The transaction, which was recently completed, is expected to have an immediate positive effect on Horticruitment’s projected growth . For over 20 years Horticruitment has been providing the leading recruitment service for all those involved in the horticultural industry .

Launched over 15 years ago, English Country Gardeners specialise in the recruitment of professional gardeners for the private estate market both throughout the UK and abroad. Linda Way, Managing Director, confirmed that she was delighted to hand over the reins of ECG to Horticruitment; “I am so pleased that Mike and his team at Horticruitment will continue

the traditions of ECG and provide a great stepping stone for its future development. I know that our clients and candidates will be well looked after and am working hard towards a smooth transition.”

“The acquisition of ECG makes sense for us on a number of fronts” said Mike fuller, Managing Director of Horticruitment. “We’ve always looked for suitable acquisitions to help accelerate our growth. The combination of Horticruitments leading-edge technology and ECG’s experience will enable us to continue to improve the service provided to our clients when sourcing and recruiting the best people for them.”

For more information visit www .horticruitment .com or www .englishcountrygardeners .co .uk

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It is time to go back to mechanical methods to rejuvenate turf, that can offer significant financial and environmental benefits, suggests Tim Merrell of The Grass Group .

“Coming out of a hard winter, there’s an ideal window of opportunity to boost turf health once growth starts,” he explains. “Well timed scarification can encourage healthy growth, tackle disease and make the turf less susceptible to attack by pests. Greenkeepers and Groundsmen can also save on chemical and fertiliser costs.”

“fertilisers and top dressings can get caught up in the mat of thatch and moss rather than benefiting new growth,” Tim points out, “and later in the season will soak up rain or irrigation water like a sponge. A clean sward makes the best use of nutrients, water and air throughout the growing season. Scarification can have a dramatic effect on turf at a key time of year as air gets into the sward, stimulating vigorous growth.”

Thatch can also harbour pests such as wireworms and chafer grub eggs, whereas strong spring growth means they have

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nowhere to go, he comments. Making best use of fertiliser and minimising the need for pesticides not only helps cut costs but is also better for the environment. Selecting the right machinery depends on the area to be treated and the amount of material to be removed.

“The industry is being encouraged to move away from quick fixes and return to good husbandry, and clearing out the turf in the spring is an excellent example of this. We have neglected the benefits of mechanical controls in recent years, and it’s an ideal opportunity to go full circle and get the best out of turf by encouraging optimum spring growth,” Tim concludes.

www .thegrassgroup .com


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Wood-Mizer has revealed the second of four thin kerf sawmilling ideas suited to small timber processing operations still enduring the credit crunch; basically, an attachment that takes them into new, valuable markets . The latest innovation involves an attachment to two of its smaller mills at moderate cost and permitting new product opportunities .

Wood-Mizer noted the importance of small businesses in the recovery of Europe’s economies, having analysed data from its dealers throughout the continent. The data showed that as in former economic downturns small operations seemed to adapt to changing circumstances better than many larger businesses.

By trimming operating costs and labour hours, and converting into differing new product lines flexibility has been notable within the company. The numbers of Wood-Mizer owners who abandoned wood processing and sold their mills are few.

Wood-Mizer decided to give greater support to small woodworking operations in the form of a series of new, improved timber processing

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kits, each designed to produce more ‘selling’ products from less wood.

The latest innovation takes the form of a moulder/planer attachment to the company’s smallest mills enabling them to further convert to saleable profiled beams and columns. Robert Baginski, Commercial Director, claims that by investing another 65% over the cost of a small LT15 band sawmill and increasing operating time the attachment could lead to significantly more profitable revenues.

The MP100 moulder/planer attachment can be added to either an LT15 or smaller LT10. Moulding is achieved by a spindle with four straight, knife-shaped blades driven by a 4kW electric motor.

Moulding depth is up to four millimetres but a shallower (1-2mm per pass) depth results in a smoother surface. If required, the straight blades can be exchanged for figuring or shaping blades (with the maximum moulding depth of 29mm in a few passes).

In this case production of profiled columns or beams starts with clamping a square beam, rigidly on the bed. Subsequently, moulding creates both ‘male’ and female’ profiles in a few passes.

Existing LT15 or LT10 sawmill owners can buy the MP100 and an additional bed segment as add-ons.

For more information please visit www .woodmizer .co .uk .


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Grange Fencing is one of the largest manufacturers of fence panels in the UK . With a turnover of £30m Grange supplies almost 3,000 miles of fencing per year . Respected and well known within the industry and with a history spanning over 140 years, we are proud to be at the forefront of innovative design, style and manufacturing .

We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new range of pre-coloured products which are the first of its kind within the industry. Not only do these coloured products look stunning, the unique colouring system offers a longer life - up to five years with an added protection against UVA.

There are five new ‘up to the minute’ colours in the range to choose from; Sage Green, Venetian Red, Silver Birch, Iris Blue and Rush Green.

The new colour palette is designed to enhance a selected range of pergolas, arches, arbours, panels, planters, trellis,

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posts and gates, which are then delivered ready coloured (including a free ‘touch- up’ pot with each order which can be kept for future ‘touch- up’ use).

The green shades are designed to blend seamlessly into any garden offering a relaxing and calming atmosphere. Whether your style is traditional or modern, Sage Green and Rush Green work perfectly with other materials in the garden such as stonework, paving or wooden decks.

Calm and cool, Iris Blue adds real style to your garden for a more contemporary feel, whilst Venetian Red offers earthy brown undertones and is the traditional choice for garden wood; this shade complements the green foliage in your garden beautifully.

Silver Birch brings a contemporary feel to your garden giving your outside area a modern ‘up to the minute’ look whilst complementing beautifully the green shades in your garden.

Imagine a low maintenance product that you can either match or contrast to co-ordinate with the planting or colour theme of your garden. With five brand new colours to choose from there is sure to be a colour that’s right for you – whatever your style.

The new coloured products are available now on Home Delivery.

www .grangefen .co .uk


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Progressive farmer Richard Thomas is trialling an innovative product that claims to double fence post life in a bid to avoid the pitfalls of premature rot .

He has fenced a 10-acre field at his East Midlands farm using 400 posts fitted with Postsaver protective sleeves, which are specially designed to keep timber preservatives in and decay out.

Richard, who is chairman of the Notts branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), hopes the exercise will prove useful, particularly as he plans to expand on the range of conservation schemes at his 2,500-acre farm in Blidworth.

Alongside his well-established business of rearing pigs and growing spring wheat, sugar beet and vegetables such as carrots, asparagus and spinach, Richard aims to create more areas for grazing, which will require a substantial investment in fencing in the near future.

“I have had a few problems where animals have pushed over posts that have rotted prematurely so a low-cost product that can help extend the life

of timber posts to perhaps 15 years or more could prove to be very beneficial,” said Richard.

fencing supplier and timber treatment specialist Jon Walker of Calverton recommended the application of Postsaver sleeves as an added layer of protection to the chestnut posts he has provided for the exercise.

“These sleeves involve only a very small extra cost and they are a good combination with posts that have been treated with the correct strength of preservative solution required for ground contact timbers,” commented Jon, who has 25 years’ experience in the industry and whose business treats 150 tonnes of timber a week.

Designed to protect the most vulnerable part of a fence post from rotting organisms, Postsaver is a tough, double layer polythene and bituminous sleeve developed by brothers Richard and Jim George in response to changes in EU preservative legislation.

“Many farmers and landowners are unaware of the growing problem of premature fence failure associated with the ban on traditional copper, chrome and arsenic preservatives

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in favour of more environment- friendly options.

“These ‘greener’ preservatives are far less effective and mean perfectly good fences are being scrapped because timber posts have rotted through at ground level within a few years,” explained Jim George.

Postsaver sleeves are produced in a range of sizes to fit all popular round and square post sizes. They are easily

applied using a simple hand-held gas burner for lower volume applications or with a purpose-designed, mobile, pro-contractor machine that’s gas powered for use where large volumes of fencing are being treated.

More product details are available online at www .postsaver .co .uk or call 0845 643 4089 .


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No matter what job you are doing one of the biggest frustrations is often the time it takes . That’s why it is important to have equipment that you can rely on .

Almec fencing, based at Stoke on Trent, purchased a Kanga Kid, the smallest of the Kanga range (2 Series) two years ago and they have been very impressed with its ease of use and ease of transportation. In fact they can’t fault the machine, which they feel has helped them immensely over the time it now takes to complete a job.

‘We first saw it in action at a fencing exhibition demonstration,’ says Leo forrester of Almec. ‘We were taken with its affordability and found the advice offered by their national sales manager Stuart Coar and his team very helpful. We were hand digging our post holes before, but not any more. We use the Kanga predominantly for boring round holes for fence posts. We know we could

get far more out of it than we do, but it is excellent for our needs.’

The ease of usage is particularly important for Leo and the other members of the Almec fencing team.

‘We have 6 full time staff who are all able to get on and use it. The beauty of it is that it is so straightforward to use and you don’t need a special licence to be able to operate it. We take it to jobs on a transit flat bed and the weight of the machine suits the vehicle it is being carried on. Especially in today’s climate of rising fuel prices its light weight is good news.’

Leo also reports that although the machine has had a great deal of usage in the last couple of years it is still in good condition.

‘We keep it indoors when it is not in use and our maintenance and service

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needs are always met efficiently and on-time by Stuart and the rest of the team at Kanga. We haven’t had a problem with it at all and if we have needed anything the back-up has never been short of superb.’

So would the company go for something bigger next time and would they stay with Kanga?

‘We don’t need to go up to the next model because what we have is already the right one for us. We will look to replace when the time is right – and when we do I see no reason why it would not be another Kanga Kid.’

Almec fencing has built a considerable reputation since it was formed 20 years ago and has become one of the leading constructors of ball courts for schools and colleges. Recently the company

has also undertaken major work for Premiership football club Stoke City fC, fencing their training ground.

Today’s Almec fencing business now encompasses everything from domestic to industrial and commercial projects operating largely within a 20 mile radius yet extending far beyond that with customers throughout the UK via their proximity to the motorway network.

Almec Fencing Ltd 6 North Road, Burslem Stoke on Trent ST6 2BS Tel: 01782 838 620 Fax: 01782 838 917 www .almecfencing .co .uk


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You will already be familiar with the Bryce Suma brand and the chances are you have heard of Kattrak International Ltd, but have you heard of the Bryce HD180?

Over the years people have made conversions on small tracked machines to suit their own needs and applications. The HD180 is now a commercially available machine and is a unique combination of features that allow a post to be driven with precision quickly and easily without having to move the tracked machine itself for post alignment. This is an important point when working on wet greasy sloping ground as moving the complete machine can upset the alignment between post and mast.

The Bryce HD180 is a lightweight tracked machine that combines the strength and stature of a Suma Post Driver with the agility of tracked dumpers supplied by Kattrak. It is

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KATTRAK are Based in North Ayrshire, South West Scotland, We specialise in hire and sales of tracked dumpers, from 0.5 ton to 12 ton capacity, but also have a range of Excavators from 1t Micro to 14t, available on self drive or with operators.

We also adapt some of our dumpers to carry different attachments, with a particular emphasis on fence post chappers. The latest addition to the fleet is a Bryce HD180, which has been fitted to our 3t Canycom swivel skip machine, shown above. Such has been the interest in this unit that we

have already sold one to Duncan Fisher Contracting from Perthshire. Mr Fisher said “ The thing that really impressed me about this unit was the fact it can swivel 180 degrees, making it much more flexible than other units which have fixed post chappers”. This marks an exiting time for the Ayrshire

firm who have begun fitting various sizes of post chapper to their Tracked carriers to satisfy the increasing demand from Fencing contractors who see the advantages tracked machines have over Tractors.

Kattrak are also Scottish dealers for Yanmar equipment , which covers a range of equipment, including, Compactors, Rollers, Excavators and Tracked dumpers, Spare parts are a big part of our business and we stock a variety of tracks at competitive prices

For more information on any of our products, please call us on 01294 557835 or e-mail us at [email protected].

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machineryaimed at contractors looking for a one-man machine that is quick and efficient with the performance and features of much bigger and heavier machines. The collaboration between Jock Bryce and Kattrak Managing Director Peter McLaughlin came about after one of Bryce’s contracting clients, Ian McAnespie, was supplied with a tracked machine from Kattrak - only this machine was different. Before completing the sale Peter was given the opportunity to do a conversion by attaching a Bryce HD2 Post Driver onto the tracked dumper . Kattrak then gave Bryce a tracked machine for the purpose of developing a high spec.post driver that was compatible with this little machine and so the Bryce HD180 was born the virtues of a small tracked machine are well-documented in that they are compact and lightweight but as Jock says “you can’t hang a big performance post driver on the back of them”. As a fencing contractor, he has always been very focussed on speed and efficiency and has found a way round this problem by developing a machine that has all the performance, features and hitting power of the well-known Bryce Suma in a small lightweight tracked outfit.

The Bryce HD180 is a bespoke piece of machinery exclusive to both Bryce Suma and Kattrak International – the agreement is that Kattrak supplies the tracked dumper and Bryce does the conversion work. The machine’s name is derived from the fact that the tracked dumper is able to swivel through 180º without any fuss and as such, gives the added versatility of being able to drive posts from either side or anywhere in between. The patent for the Bryce HD180 design is currently pending and it looks set to make a substantial impact on the market in the coming months.

Jock added, “The only way I could get the stability and features for this post driver was to use a swivel type track machine with the post driver mounted forward on the chassis mounted over the turret.”

If you would like more information on the HD180 visit www .brycesuma .co .uk or www .kattrak .com Alternatively you can speak to Jock on 07970 730567 or Peter on 07860 231138


Bobcat has launched two new ranges of hydraulic grabs for the company’s E55W, E60 and E80 excavators for applications in demolition, general material handling, construction, utilities and landscaping .

The first range is a new family of grabs for applications in demolition and for general sorting jobs. The new demolition and sorting grabs are available in widths

of 50 cm and 60 cm.

All the demolition and sorting grabs come as standard with the HPX drive. The enclosed design in the HPX drive system helps to protect all components from damage. The maintenance-free HPX design removes the need for vulnerable hydraulic cylinders and bushings and pins. The compact rotation head absorbs extremely high forces and is well suited to

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the demanding conditions on demolition sites. The perforated shells offer excellent screening of rubble on site.

Bobcat has also launched a new range of multi-purpose ‘pick-and-place’ grabs, designed as efficient tools for precise positioning of stones as well as handling of filling material. They are available in widths of 40 cm and 50 cm.

The multi-purpose grabs are available with either the HPX drive or a hydraulic cylinder for opening and closing. The multi-purpose grabs have a shell design which

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Spaldings recently announced the introduction of the Evolution fury 125mm Twin Blade Saw. The cutter incorporates double tungsten tipped blades that can power through steel, aluminium, wood and plastic. The revolutionary high performance saw lends itself to straight plunge cuts and working in confined spaces.

The double blade design is a system where the two blades cut in opposing directions to counteract each other and to greatly reduce kickback for optimum safety. The multipurpose saw also provides a fast and clean cut that is virtually free from sparks

and burr and incorporates an integral blade lubrication system to prolong the life of the blade.

The unit is also supplied with a side handle for application flexibility and enhanced cutting control. The robust design and high quality construction ensures maximum endurance for use in a variety of workshop applications and is backed by a 12 month warranty.

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Dancing on Ice has inspired everyone to don their skates and emulate their favourite celebrity, but at one ice rink it’s a Kubota tractor that proved to be the star of the show!

Staff at the Eden Project in Cornwall, have been using a Kubota B2230 Compact Tractor to power an Olympia 250 ice machine used to clean and prepare the ice for skate sessions.

Since Eden’s popular seasonal ice rink first opened five years ago, the organisation had used a golf buggy to pull its ice machine. Unfortunately, both machines were written off during a major flood which caused the ice rink to close throughout November 2010.

After consultations between the ice rink staff and Eden Project Transport Manager John Ryan, it was decided that a faster, more powerful and efficient replacement was needed and the Olympia 250 was chosen. After seeing it being driven by a Kubota tractor on the manufacturer’s website, he approached local Kubota dealer Vincent Tractors to find the best machine for the job.

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suggested that a B30 series tractor, with Kubota’s ETVCS diesel engine and powerful hydraulic lifting system, would be best suited to power the ice machine when fully laden.

Now that the season’s over, John explains that the B2230 has been a huge success: “The Kubota is extremely easy to operate and drive. In fact, it’s been such a hit that I have staff queuing up to be trained how to use it!”

For more information call 01844 268000 or visit www .kubota .co .uk / www .edenproject .com

(L-R) Ice Stewards Lorraine Maddox, Shane Skews and Joe Hoskin with Ice Rink supervisor Jo ‘O’ Neil


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Construction giant Molson Group is reporting brisk business in the improving mini excavator market after acquiring the South West dealership for Kubota Construction Equipment in 2010 .

The Avonmouth-based firm estimates it has supplied a new Kubota machine almost every day since taking over their franchise. This success has now resulted in Molson’s additional appointment as the official Kubota Construction Equipment dealer for the South Wales area, with effect from 1st May 2011.

The 19-strong Kubota mini excavators range is the widest of its kind on the market and extends from the lightweight 980kg K008-3, right up to the eight tonne KX080-3.

All in all, last year was a good time for Molson to join the Kubota team and Jonathan Wilson, the company’s Managing Director, said that their association is shaping up extremely well; “We are delighted that we are further expanding our association with Kubota and will now be selling their

mini excavators throughout the South West and South Wales.”

Kubota (UK) Ltd,Construction Equipment Sales & Marketing Manager, Richard Harrison, said: “Molson’s customers will benefit from being able to buy from the widest and best-selling range of mini excavators on the market, while we will be able to expand our penetration in their area of the country. So far the results have been a significant success; we couldn’t have made these changes at a better time.”

www .kubota .co .uk www .molsongroup .co .uk

molson GRoUP celebRate sUccess WIth kUbota mInI excavatoRs

A line-up of new Kubota U48-4 zero tail swing mini excavators


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Auger Torque Europe are pleased to announce appointments of additional staff members to support their ongoing business growth .

George Boulton joins the Auger Torque Europe design team. George has over 15 years experience designing and developing construction machinery attachments. He will be concentrating on expanding the Auger Torque range by developing innovative, productivity enhancing, new attachments.

Mark Nightingale has been appointed as Sales Executive to further strengthen the sales team led by Neil Beard. Mark has over 16 years experience in the engineering industry, primarily dealing with large customers. Mark will concentrate on supporting and developing our growing number of OEM customers.

Auger Torque Europe General Manager, Alistair Brydon, said “I’m delighted to welcome George and Mark into the Auger Torque Europe team. Their skills, experience and enthusiasm will support our ongoing business growth. I look forward to working with them both to grow our product range and customers.”

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Auger Torque Europe is one of the leading manufacturer of drilling, trenching and associated attachments in Europe. Attachments are designed, engineered and manufactured at its UK factory in Cheltenham offering customers the fast delivery times and support they require. There is a powerful yet compact

drive unit to suit all sizes of Excavator, Backhoe, Telehandler and Truck Crane. The heavy duty augers come complete with highly durable, low cost cutting teeth. The tooth life is further enhanced with our patented Shock LockTM tooth mounting system.

For more information please contact Auger Torque Europe on +44 (0) 1451 861652 or visit the website www .augertorque .com

George Boulton Mark Nightingale


security

This will be a permanent position based at our Head Office in Selsey, West Sussex

Duties will include:

• Pricing work from Bills of Quantities, specifications and site surveys

• Effective management of site staff both employed and sub-contract

• Managing the successful delivery of fencing contracts

• Controlling contract costs and completing contracts to budget and on time with zero defects

• Maintaining close contact with our current clients and developing new opportunities

• Liaising with clients to ensure our key performance targets are achieved

• Computer literate

To be considered for this position candidates must have the following:

• A full UK driving license.

• CSCS card holder.

• SMSTS.

• IOSH Managing Safely.

An attractive salary/package is offered to the successful candidate

Applications, including CV to be in writing to Mr A Raffell Director and are to include experience to date, training and current salary.

ARBUS Ltd Ellis Square, Selsey West Sussex PO20 0AY

Due to continued expansion we are looking for an

Experienced ContractsManager

The latest figures from TRACKER, stolen vehicle recovery specialists, reveal that it has recovered more than £15 million worth of plant machinery and equipment over the last five years . The new analysis of its plant and machinery theft recovery information revealed that Kubota is the most stolen brand of plant . The figures highlight the need for increased security on farms, construction sites and plant and machinery depots, as they become increasing targets for plant thieves .

“Our figures show that a staggering 68 per cent of all plant we recover is done so within 24 hours of the stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) device being activated and 10 per cent of those are recovered within just one hour,” reports Stuart Chapman, a Police Liaison Officer from TRACKER. “This is very good news for plant owners who do

have SVR units installed. However, many businesses are still leaving themselves vulnerable to theft, which is an expense and inconvenience most could do without.”

TRACKER recovered 65 per cent of plant worth £10-£20,000, with 22 per cent worth less than £10,000. Just 3 per cent of recovered stolen plant was valued over £50,000, proving that thieves prefer to go shopping for mid-priced plant. Kubota represented 25 per cent of the total plant thefts recorded by TRACKER over the past five years, followed closely by JCB at 19 per cent and Takeuchi at 12 per cent.

TRACKER offers an unrivalled level of protection against the growing threat of plant theft, with its market leading stolen vehicle recovery system significantly increasing the chances of recovery. The system is Thatcham approved,

offering added quality assurance and the possibility of an insurance discount.

A covert transmitter is hidden in one of several dozen places around the plant. There is no visible aerial, so the thief won’t even know it’s there. Unlike other tracking systems, the device works no matter where the plant is hidden, even if taken abroad, offering owners the ultimate in peace of mind should the worst happen.

Concludes Stuart Chapman: “Our analysis of plant theft and recovery data over the last five years confirms that all plant, irrespective of cost, is being targeted by thieves. With the majority of plant manufactured without a unique ignition key it is relatively easy to steal large items. Indeed, plant equipment and machinery is commonly being stolen to order, often involving highly organised criminal groups who

bIG Is not alWaYs best WaRns tRackeRmId-PRIce Plant and aGRIcUltURal machIneRY a lIkelY taRGet FoR thIeves

SKILLED FENCING CONTRACTORS REQUIRED

Established Fencing Contractor requires additional Skilled Fence Erectors for contracts within the North East regions.

Employed on a PAYE basis, the company provides fully expensed vehicles, all plant, tools and PPE. Competitive Rates of pay based on price work with guaranteed basic wage; plus productivity incentives

and full holiday pay.

Applicants must hold current CSCS Cards. Familiarity with modern day fencing machinery an advantage.

CV’s in confidence to [email protected]

operate internationally moving it out of the UK. We strongly urge owners or leasing companies to invest in a tracking unit to protect their assets and for the ultimate peace of mind.”

For TRACKER Stolen Vehicle Recovery product and pricing information please visit www .TRACKER .co .uk

Tel: 0113 3935522Fax: 0113 3935499E-mail: [email protected]

Lotherton Park Farm, Copley Lane, AberfordLeeds LS25 3ED

Watson Fencing Manufacturers Limited


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In the hot seat RIchaRd GUllandName Richard Gulland

Married/Children Married to Clare, 2 children – Rachel, (4) and Alexander (1)

Position/Company UK Sales Manager

Previous Employment Sales for Pearson and Merck Sharp and Dohme

What do you consider the main issues effecting the fencing and landscaping industry? There is a diverse and competitive fencing / landscaping market in the UK and from our experiences across Europe, independent quality schemes do give the market confidence. Quality products will maintain customer

confidence even though they may be a few pence more to produce. The right chemical with a robust treatment and the right installation will give a product that is aesthetic and durable.

What’s been your best idea? Asking Clare to be my wife !

And your worst? Saying that the 3 peak challenge would be a doddle.

What do you like about Fencing and Landscaping News? Always a very good read and to find out how the market is doing.

Favourite film Inception was good. Also looking forward to Transformers 3 !

Beer or Wine? Definitely beer. Being Scottish I was a always a lager man but now living in the South I have been coverted to the nice ales like Timothy Taylors Landlord or London Pride.

Favourite Food I love food as you can tell from the picture ! Weirdly, one of my favourite’s is marmalade on hot buttered toast !

Favourite saying Onwards and Upwards

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you take with you? Wife, kids, dog and some marmalade! (That’s 4 - ed note)

Newspaper you read? I read the Times or Independent from time to time.

Favourite sport I used to play a lot of hockey.

Pound or Euro? Working for a German firm I guess I should say the Euro but it is under a lot of pressure with the bailouts.


fencing people

Phil Rigby has been appointed to the position of Northern Regional Sales Manager for Arch Timber Protection .

He joins Arch from Jewsons, the leading chain of building merchants, after holding a Sales position. In his new role, he will be responsible for advising Specifiers and presenting Arch’s

renowned Preservative Treatments for Wood CPD seminars, as well as advising our timber industry customers on the full range of Arch products.

For more information on Arch Timber Protection visit www .archtimber .co .uk

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CRASH, the construction and property industries’ charity for homeless people, is delighted to announce the launch of two spectacular Dragon Boat Challenges, which have built up an enormous following amongst the construction industry over the 13 years since they began . The 2011 Challenges take place in Salford Quays, Manchester on Wednesday 8th June and in London on Thursday 30th June, with all proceeds raised going directly to CRASH to help improve the lives of homeless people .

Dragon boat racing has an ancient Chinese history and the Challenges are a re-enactment of a tragic event that took place more than 2,000 years ago in the kingdom of Chu. According to the Chinese calendar, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit which bodes well for participants in the Dragon Boat

Challenges as it is considered the luckiest sign in the calendar.

Up to 40 crews are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course at each venue, aiming to become top crews in the industry and watched by several hundred spectators.

francesca Roberts, CRASH chief executive adds: “This is an industry favourite which has generated enormous financial support for us in the past. All the money raised through this and similar events goes straight to the projects we help, so it’s money well used.”

For further information call Challenge organisers Gable Events, on 01780 470718 or visit www .dragonboatfestivals .co .uk/ building

cRash laUnches sPectacUlaR dRaGon boat challenGes! TRADA Technology has appointed

Dr Hugh Mansfield Williams as Principal Consultant, to provide a focus for the manufacturers and specifiers of the growing number of engineered wood products in the construction sector .

The appointment, said Managing Director Andrew Abbott, “reflects TRADA Technology’s commitment to supporting new and innovative timber products, verifying performance data and, equally important, assisting manufacturers to develop routes to market.”

“We have both the technical expertise and knowledge of regulations and standards to give impartial guidance on this fast growing market sector,” Andrew continues. “Hugh’s appointment underlines the significance we accord to engineered wood products and their potential.”

tRada RemaIns FocUsed WIth the aPPoIntment oF PRIncIPal consUltant

To contact Dr Williams directly email hmansfield-williams@trada .co .uk or visit www .trada .co .uk for further details .

Dr Hugh Mansfield Williams


fencing people

Cotswold Turf has been appointed by Rolawn, as their Platinum Partner distributor for Central and Western Oxfordshire and Eastern Gloucestershire .

Established in 1997, Cotswold Turf has extensive experience of both supplying and working with a broad range of landscaping products, including Rolawn. Under the new agreement, Cotswold Turf will stock the complete Rolawn range and a delivery service for both trade and retail customers will also be provided.

Chris Trodd, owner of Cotswold Turf commented “We are extremely pleased to be working with Rolawn as their reputation for excellent quality products is well known. The agreement highlights our desire to develop long term relationships with suppliers who share similar principles which is key to our philosophy in the drive to build our market position.”

For more information visit www .cotswoldsturfsupplies .com or www .rolawn .co .uk

cotsWold tURF aPPoInted bY RolaWn

Rolawn, one of Britain’s largest turf grower and leading topsoil supplier have appointed Steve Mullarkey as York Depot & Lawn Care Products Manager .

In addition to managing the York Depot, Mullarkey will also be responsible for the national distribution of the company’s lawn seed and fertilizer range.

Phil Cuthbert, Commercial Director commented, “We are extremely pleased

to welcome back Steve after several years in Australia. His extensive experience within the industry and knowledge of our customers and product range will enable him to build on the success achieved and further improve service levels to our customers.”

For more information visit www .rolawn .co .uk

RolaWn aPPoInt neW manaGeR at YoRk


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ACCESS BARRIERSAlexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Traffic barriers, parking posts,bollards and traffic flow platesf H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales Traffic barriers, parking posts and bollardsProcter Concrete and fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Manual traffic barriers, bollards etc. www.fencingmaterials.co.ukCHAINLINK FENCINGAnderton Concrete 01606 79436 Sales Office Chainlink to BS1722 and fittingsCrowthorne fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office EXTENSIVE RANGEOf ALL THINGS CHAINLINK – the solution provider!f H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales full range of chainlink fencingGaurdian Wire Ltd 0161 6246020 Sales Dept full range of chainlink fencingJohn Chirnside & Sons Ltd 01732 882 367 Sales full range of chainlink fencing & gatesProcter Concrete & fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Chainlink, posts, fittings, barbed wire, razor wire www.fencingmaterials.co.ukCHESTNUT PALE MANUFACTURERS AND STOCKISTSCWP fencing 07985 298221 Colin Roots Chestnut materials and fencing, Sussex post and cleft railEstate fencing Ltd 0142 4882888 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing and stakesE. J Holmes & Sons Ltd 0162 2842797 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing and stakes. fSC Certified www.ejholmesandsons.co.ukManchester Chestnut 0161 7772314 Sales Dept MANUfACTURERS – ISO9002 – ACCREDITEDTorry Hill Chestnut fencing 01795 886 020 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing manufacturers, cleft post and rails plus stakes. fSC Pure 100%. www.torryhill.co.ukCONCRETE POST MANUFACTURERSAnderton Concrete 0160 679436 Sales Office An extensive range of garden & security fencingCrowthorne fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office full range of posts, panels and bollardsfP McCann 01455 290780 Sales full range of fence posts and gravel boardsProcter Concrete & fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvilll full range of Concrete Posts & Gravel Boards www.fencingmaterials.co.ukStockport fencing Ltd 0161 4770010 Sales full range of concrete posts and panels available. www.stockportfencing.co.uk 01630 672722 Welch fencing 01772 336476 Sales full Range of concrete posts and panels available www.garden-fence-panels.co.ukCOLOURED STEEL FENCE AND LATTICEKookaburra fencing Ltd 01638 508640 Sales Coloured steel fencing systemsClimar Colourfence Ltd 01594 544276 Sales Hi-tensile Zincalume colorbond steel. www.climar.com.auCLEFT FENCINGWinterbourne Zelston fencing Ltd 01929 459245 Richard Bower Cleft fencing materialsTorry Hill Chestnut fencing 01795 886 020 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing manufacturers, cleft post and rails plus stakes. fSC Pure 100%. www.torryhill.co.ukCRASH BARRIER SUPPLIERSAlexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Armco and BoxbeamD & C fencing 0800 5424037 Connor O’Brian Suppliers of all Crash Barrier Supplies including Armco f H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales Armco type crash barriers and postsNewton & frost fencing Ltd 01435 811615 Sales Suppliers of all crash barriers new and used including car park. [email protected] FENCING AND TIMBERBatsford Timber Ltd 01985 219555 Sales www.batsfordtimber.co.uk 01608 651096Calders & Grandidge 01205 358886 Sales www.caldersandgrandidge.comHfS Timber 01604 581444 Sales www.hfstimber.co.ukH J Webb & Son 01793 783879 Jez Webb www.webbswood.co.ukDECKING AND ACCESSORIESKDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Deck boards, Spindles, Newels, Handrails and JoistsENGLISH OAK SUPPLIERSA Hingley & Son Ltd 01773 550055 John Hingley All oak fencing requirements A & J Scott Ltd 01668 217288 Ian Barfoot Cut Oak beams, suppliers of all grades of Oak round timbers www.ajscott.co.ukD & C fencing Contractors 0800 5424037 David fisher Suppliers of all Crash Barrier Supplies including ArmcoJohn Brooke Ltd 01664 823103 Sales All oak fencing and beam requirementsCorwen forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales All oak fencing and beam requirementsA.J Charlton & Sons 0137 3812521 Sales All oak fencing and beam cut to required sizesLinnell Bros Ltd 0132 7857217 Roger Linnell All oak fencing requirementsMorgan Timber 0163 4290909 Sales Dept All types, sawn or machined, from our sawmillNelson Butler & Son Ltd 01507 523451 Carl Butler Cutting fencing, Joinery & Beam Oak, from our own sawmillTimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales Beam & fencing grades cut to your requirements.TimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales Beam & fencing grades cut to your requirements.EUROPEAN FENCING SUPPLIESDaco Timber Products 01797 344422 Sales Importers, stockist and distributors of continental fencing and gates www.dacotimber.comKDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Screen, Gates, Lattice and Border panelsFITTINGS, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESBritish Gates & Timber Ltd 01580 291555 Sales Office All types of fittings, tools and accessories availableCorwen forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales All types AvailableCrowthorne fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office The Solution Provider!Procter Concrete & fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill fence and Gate fittings www.fencingmaterials.co.ukGARDEN FURNITURE AND STRUCTURESKDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Softwood furniture, Arches and PergolasGENERAL FENCE MANUFACTURERSAlexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales full range of fittings, tools and accessoriesAkinsons fencing 01977 550 441 Sales All types of timber fencing www.atkinsonsfencing.co.ukBritish Gates & Timber Ltd 01580 291555 Sales Office High quality pressure treated fencing availableCharles Ransfords Sawmills 01588 638331 Sales Dept Domestic, agricultural and highways fencing. Specialist acoustic suppliers. www.ransfords.co.ukCorwen forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales full range of pressure-treated fencingDerek fox & Sons 01772 784626 Sales One stop suppliers and gate manufacturers. www.derekfoxtimber.co.ukGaurdian Wire Ltd 0161 6246020 Sales Dept All types of fencing availableGWR Agricultural fencing Suppliers 01939 234880 Sales Traditional and peeled treated fencingIAE fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office full range of standard & bespoke steel fencingJohn Brooke Ltd 01664 823103 Sales full range of pressure-treated fencingA.E Evans 0197 8710455 Sales Office Machine rounded and traditionally peeled treated fencingWestern Log Group 0163 9896715 Tony Evans Pressure treated fencingCarron Bridge Sawmill 01848 331661 Sales Office full range of fencing slats and materialsStewart Timber Products 01236 727776 Sales Office www.stewartfencing.co.ukCalders & Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office Residential, Agricultural, Highways fencing – pressure treatedM & M Timber Co Ltd. 01299 832 611 Sales All Types of fencing available www.mmtimber.co.ukTaylormade Timber Products Ltd 0191 3720524 Sales Wide range of fencing components, including posts, rails, boards, feather edge, cappings & Panels www.taylormadetimber.co.ukTimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales full range of fencing materials available. The one stop supplier.TimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales full range of fencing materials available. The one stop supplier.Watson Engineering 0113 3935522 Johnny Scott www.watsonengineering.co.ukHOME OFFICES, LODGES, CABINS AND GARAGES KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Scandinavian and European Home offices, Lodges, Cabins and Garages


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HURDLESChairworks 0208 2473700 Sales Office All types of garden products. Mainly hurdles, trellis & other types of bordersIAE fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office Traditional steel hurdles & continuous barKDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Willow and Hazel HurdlesLABELS AND TICKETSLinks, Labels and Tapes 01778 426282 Janice Scott Plain and printed labels and tickets for rough sawn or planed timber. Plus on-demand overprinting systems for variable data.LANDSCAPING SUPPLIESCrowthorne fencing & Landscaping Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office Paving rockery and aggregate suppliesCrowthorne fencing Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office Paving, aggregates, sleepers and lots moreListers Timber 01777 228 219 Sales www.listerstimber.co.ukM & M Timber Co Ltd 01299 832 611 Sales All types of Landscape products www.mmtimber.co.ukLIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETELeightweight Solutions Ltd 0161 4770010 Sales Litecrete® full range of posts and gravel boards available. www.litecrete.co.uk 01630 672722 ONE STOP SUPPLIERSBatsford Timber 01985 219555 Sales Stocks of post, mesh, gates, railings, fittings 01608 651096Corwen forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales All fencing and landscape requirementsCrowthorne fencing and Landscape Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office All fencing and landscape requirementsCrowthorne fencing and Timber Suppliers 01234 275077 Sales Office Massive range – extensive stocksEstate Sawmills 01274 487882 Michael Calvert Garden & agricultural fencing materials and decking. www.estatesawmills.co.ukMarthall Tree Products 01565 650526 David Godsmark All fencing and landscape requirementsProcter Concrete & fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill full range of materials for the fencing Contractor www.fencingmaterials.co.ukTimberstore Ltd 01494 671921 Ian Caldwell Every type of fencing IMAGINABLE!M & M Timber Co Ltd 01299 832 611 Sales Quality British Timber. A range of products second to none. www.mmtimber.co.ukListers Timber 01777 228 219 Sales www.listerstimber.co.ukWatson Engineering 0113 3935522 Johnny Scott www.watsonengineering.co.ukPANEL AND SHED MANUFACTURERCrowthorne fencing and Landscape Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office Lap panels, thick boards and European screens and trellisGolden Larch 01703 812411 R Giddings Quality British timber fencing panels, trellis & gatesHuntree fencing Ltd 01480 471082 Sales Lap panels, close board panels, trellis, pickets & gatesLewis Tyler and Sons 01707268 523 Alan Tyler fencing Panels, timber gates, pressure trtd sftwd fncgListers Timber 01777 228219 Sales fencing Panel manufacturers and Concrete Post suppliersMeades Sawmills 01989 562162 David Sainsbury Quality fencing panels etc. home grown tmbr creosotedClarke fencing Timber 01745 860228 Peter Clarke Quality timber, gates and sheds of all descriptionsSTOCK FENCE – HIGH TENSILE AND MILD STEELCorwen forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales full range availableCrowthorne fencing and Timber Supplies 01234 273077 Sales Office We’re fully wired up!f H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales full range of galvanised and green stock fencePLANNING CONSULTANTSAcorus World Property Services 01977 682313 Iain Skinner The national rural property planning specialists www.acorus.co.ukPLAY SURFACESAshlands fencing 07949 243 833 Ian Rubber play surfaces available, full range of colours (Wet Pour). POST AND GRAVEL BOARD MANUFACTURERSProcter Concrete & fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill full range of Concrete Posts and Gravel Boards www.fencingmaterials.co.ukWelch fencing 01772 336476 Sales full Range of Post and Gravel boards available. www.garden-fence-panels.co.ukPOST DRIVERS, POST HOLE AUGERS AND DIGGERSAuger Torque Europe Ltd 01451 861 652 Sales www.augertorque.comBryce Contractors 01573 440314 Jock Bryce SUMA & VECTOR machines – five quality high performance machines on offer 07970 730567Corwen forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales full range availableMcArthur Group 01179 430500 Cyclone Dept KingHitter post drivers & spares and accessoriesMicroplant 0870 321 0256 Sales full range available www.awmachinery.co.uk www.microplant.netM.W. Plant Sales 01279 771803 M. Wilson SKIDSTER tractor & mini digger auger drive unitsWrag UK 01889 590275 Sales www.wrag.co.ukPVCu FENCING MANUFACTURERSDuralock Performance fencing 01608 644988 Sales Office All types of pvcu fencing available www.duralock.comLiniar 01332 883800 Sales Durable, low maintenance styles suitable for many applications. www.liniar.co.ukSupalite fencing 01977 689111 Sales Quality Plastic Post and Gravel Board Manufacturers www.supalitefencing.co.ukSECURITY FENCING MANUFACTURERSAlexandra Security Products 08708 501112 Sales Steel security fencing, anti-climb devices, pipe clampC and W fencing 01255 871300 I Kettle All types of fencing, gates, railings, ironworkGuardian Wire 01616 246020 Sales Dept full range of security fencing availablef H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales Welded mesh, security, vandal proof, braded tape and security spikesIAE fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office full range of mesh & railing systemsJ.B. Corrie & Co 01730 262552 Maurice Hickman Steel security fencingJohn Chirnside and Sons 01732 882367 Sales Steel security fencingOrsogril UK 0131 441 1255 Sales Office Grating fences, mesh, louvred, stainless steel, railings, ballparks and gatesLoaninghill fabrication Ltd 01506 858466 David McGowan All types of Security fencing, gates, railings and ironworkL M Bateman & Co 01538 361 326 Ian Darlington Palisade, bowtop vertical bar & mesh systems www.lmbateman.co.uk 07801 303764Procter Concrete & fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Wide range of Security fencing and Gates. www.fencingmaterials.co.ukWilliam Bain fencing 01236 457333 Sales Manufacturers of Lochrin Palisades,plus gates,rails & safety barriersNINS Trading (UK) 01656 842 400 Sales Manufacturers of Security Steel Palisade fencing www.nins.co.ukWatson Engineering 0113 3935522 Johnny Scott www.watsonengineering.co.ukSHED MANUFACTURERSAlbany Shed Co 01536 762085 Tom Burbidge Manufacturers of Sheds for Site & Retail www.albanysheds.co.ukSOFTWOOD SUPPLIERSA & J Scott Ltd 01668 217288 Ian Barfoot Sawmill producing quality fencing & landscaping timber. www.ajscott.co.ukBalcas Timber 02866 323003Ireland Sales Office All types of sawn fencing, square & round. Nationwide. 01606 737507 UK

Batsford Timber 01985 219 555 Sales full range of round & sawn timber, plus special orders 01608 651096 John Brooke 01664 823103 Sales All types of sawn and round timber pressure-treatedBSW Timber 08005 878887 Sales www.bsw.co.ukCordiners Sawmills 01330 823366 James Cordiner full range of sawn and round fencing timberCorwen forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales All types sawn and round fSC registeredChairworks 02082 473700 Office All types of garden products. Many hurdles, trellis & other types of bordersCrowthorne fencing and Timber Supplies 01234 273077 Sales Office full range of timber components & carcassingETC Sawmills 01691 622441 Sales Dept fencing materials. All n/w deliveryEllis Timber 01603 755321 Mervyn Ellis All types of sawn timber/OSMOSE pressure treatmentA.E. Evans (Rounda) 01978 710445 Sales Office Machine rnd/half rnd peeled, sawn timberR.f. Giddings 02380 813157 R Giddings www.rfgiddings.comGWR Agricultural fencing Supplies 01939 234880 Sales Round and half round peeled timber. Sawn and machined timberJames Davies Ltd 01239 682 477 Sales All types of sawn timber and both peeled and machined round timber 01269 850 689 Linnel Bros 01327 857217 Roger Linnell Sawn mach & round timbers. Panels gates and fittings


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Gwyddelwern Sawmills 01490 412241 Haydn Best Brit quality. Waney edged slats, battens, caps & feather edgesLewis Tyler and Sons 01707 268523 Alan Tyler fencing panels, timber gates, pressure trtd sftwd fncngM&M Timber 01299 832611 Sales Dept Unipost machined rond & half round fencingCharles Ransfords Sawmills 01588 638331 Sales Dept Complete range of general fencing and specialist machined materials. Nationwide delivery. fSC registered. www.ransfords.co.ukScanland UK 01519 222254 Sales Suppliers of pallet and fencing timberTimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales All types of sawn and round fencesTimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales All types of sawn and round fencesSwan Timber 01892 611673 Andy Swan All sawn timber, peeled & machine rounded, contract (pressure) treatmentWestern Log Group 01639 896715 Robert James Peeled and machined turned fencing & sawn timbersWalford Timber 01989 563614 Gerry Smith All sawn fencing, stakes, gates, pressure treatmentVictoria Sawmills 01395 568060 Sales www.victoria-sawmills.co.ukCalders and Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office All types of sawn timberJames Davies (Abercych) 01239 682477 Sales All types of sawn timer – pressure treatedA.J. Charlton & Sons 01373 812521 Sales Treated softwood fencing – buy direct from the sawmill for best pricesTaylormade Timber Products Ltd 0191 372 0524 Sales Every size of Sawn Softwood machined pressure treated. www.taylormadetimber.co.ukSTEEL GATE MANUFACTURERSAlexandra Security Products 08708 501112 Sales All types of steel gates, rising arm barriersC&W fencing 01255 871300 I Kettle All types of gates, railings, fencings, iron worksf H Brundle 01708 25 3545 Sales Ready to install railing panels and gatesIAE fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office All types of steel swing/sliding gatesJ.B. Corrie & Co 01730 262552 Maurice Hickman All types of steel gates, fencing & general fabricationsJohn Chirnside & Sons 01732 882367 Sales All types of steel gates, fencing and general fabricationsProcter Concrete & fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Hinged, Tracked Sliding and Cantilever Sliding Doors www.fencingmaterials.co.ukSpecialist fencing UK 01519 334011 P farrell www.specialistfencing.co.ukTELEGRAPH POLESTimb-a-Haul 01603 754781 Graham froud English oak beams, any sizeCalders & Gradidge 01205 358866 Sales Office Extensive range of softwood poles – pressure treatedWatson Engineering 0113 3935522 Johnny Scott www.watsonengineering.co.ukTEMPORARY FENCING (PLASTIC)Liniar 01332 883900 Sales Easy to assemble Pickett style. www.liniar.co.ukTEMPORARY FENCING (STEEL)Guardian Wire 01616 246020 Sales Dept full range including MESH panel systemsTIMBER GATE MANUFACTURERSBritish Gates & Timber 01580 291555 Sales Office High quality timber gates – all types, manufacturing for over sixty yearsJohn Brooke 01664 823103 Sales Timber gates of all descriptionsA.J. Charlton 01373 812521 Sales Craftmanship and perfection in all types of gateCorwen forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales Timber gates to your requirementsCrowthorne fencing & Timber Supplies 01234 273077 Sales Office full bespoke service available Gatecraft 01245 401078 A Wright Timber gates of all description Lewis Tyler & Sons 01707 268523 Alan Tyler fencing panels, Timber gates, Pressure trtd sftwd fencing Suffolk Gate Co 01284 388399 Hugo Corrie Timber gates of all descriptions TimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales All types manufacturedTimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales All types manufacturedCalders & Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office Timber gates soft/hardwood. Bespoke service TIMBER RAILWAY SLEEPERS A. Hingley & Son 01773 550055 John Hingley New railway sleepers any quantity – nationwide A & J Scott Ltd 01668 217288 Ian Barfoot Sawmill producing New Softwood Sleepers John Brooke 01664 823103 Sales New railway sleepers of all size Corwen forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales All sizes – new sleepers Crowthorne fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office New/Used. Hard/Softwood sleepers. James Jones & Sons Ltd 01324 562241 Sales Office New, first quality, mixed softwood or redwood landscape sleepersM & M Timber Co Ltd 01299 832 611 Sales All Types of Railway Sleepers www.mmtimber.co.uk Sleeper Supplies 01302 888676 Sales New/Used. Hard/Softwood sleepers. www.Sleeper-supplies.co.uk TimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales Pine oak new creosoted sleepersTimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales Pine oak new creosoted sleepersA. Hingley & Sons 01773 550055 John Hingley Hard/Softwood sleepers. Calders & Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office New and Landscaping sleepers in soft and hardwood TIMBER PLAYGROUND CENTRESKDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Timber Playground CentersTIMBER PRESERVERS Batsford Timber 01985 219555 Sales Tanalised E pressure treated timber, creosoted treatment also available 01608 651096 John Brooke 01664 823103 Sales Osmose Green/Brown & wax Calders & Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office Pressure treatment creosote and Green/Brown to SS4 Corwen forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales Pressure Treatment Green/Brown A.E. Evans (Rounda) 01978 710445 Sales Office ARCH oxide BS4072/5589 fleet Timber Supplies 01945 881221 Sales Permawood Pressure Treatment. Green/Brown. www.deckingeastanglia.co.ukLinnel Bros. 01327 857217 Roger Linnell Pressure treatment Green/Brown Postsaver Europe Ltd 0845 6434089 Richard Sadler Tough dual layer sleeves that prevent ground rot in fence posts. www.postsaver.co.ukPressure Treatment Services 01536 373806 Sales Office Pressure treatment Green/Brown solvent Charles Ransfords Sawmills 01588 638331 Sales Dept Pressure treatment Green/Brown to BSEN Standards, Sector Scheme 4, HA SpecificationTimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales High Pressure Green and Brown to British Standards Low Pressure TimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales High Pressure Green and Brown to British Standards Low Pressure Western Log Group 01639 896715 Robert James Pressure treatment to BS4072/5589 WJ Timber Treatments 01482 338 950 Mark Eggleston Green/Brown and Double Vac.VEHICLE SAFETY FENCE SUPPLIERS Ashton Plant Hire 01902 661151 Rick Ashton ARMCO Safety fences, new or secondhand D & C fencing Contractors 08005 424037 David fisher All safety fences, new or secondhand including ARMCO WIRE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS Proctor Concrete & fencing Products 01132 862586 Jason Torvilll Welded mesh and Chainlink rolls, mesh panel fencing J & H Rosenheim 01270 585959 Debbie fencing ring clips, tool, staples, BS443, Stainless Steel etc. WOODWORKING MACHINERY Daltons Wadkin 0115 986 5201 Sales Distributors and Manufacturers for Stenner, Wadkin, Salvador, Elcon etc. Also remanufactured equipment, spare parts, tooling and operator training

services to NVQ and City & Guilds accreditation. TRAINING Rodbaston College 01785 712209 Training for fencing Industry, fencing NVQ’s and Legislative Requirements NPTC, City and Guilds and Lantra CoursesTQ Exel Ltd 01934 750066 Training Dept. Training many Lantra Sector Schemes including general, boundary and vehicle safety fencing NVQ’s, CITB plant, City & Guilds streetworks and alth & Safety Courses. E-mail: [email protected]


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Fencing News - April 2011