June 2009

Issue 164

THE TECHNICAL MAGAZINE FOR MANUFACTURERS, INSTALLERS, SPECIFIERS AND CONTRACTORS

Osmose
MicroPro • IAE Celebrate 40 Years
•D
 uncombe Sawmill
The colour just gets better Celebrate Winning an Award
• Jock Bryce is on a Mission

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 CONTENTS
Welcome to the JUNE
edition of Fencing &
Landscaping News
Just prior to going to press with this
issue I am outside in the garden
typing my introduction. With such
beautiful weather we are having at
present I hope it keeps going so that
you guys can get all your jobs done.

p17 p26 I have been out and about the

length of the country for this issue
visiting Jacksons Fencing in Kent
(see page 12) and then up to the
Borders to see my old friend Jock
Bryce and look around his new
MANAGING Director/ manufacturing plant (see pages 68
EDITOR and 69).
Simone Gallon Congratulations to IAE who are
Tel: 01274 610 101 celebrating 40 years trading and
simone@fencing-news.co.uk McVeigh Parker who are celebrating
30 years trading. Thanks also to
AssiStant Editor McVeigh Parker for the invitation to
Chris Berry their horse racing evening (see pages
Tel: 01274 610 101 35 and 71).
Feature WRITErs We also visited the Chelsea Flower
Peter Walters, Chris Berry, Show, which as usual was extremely
Peter Mepsted, Rob Wilkinson, busy. However, we didn’t manage
Phil Read, Victoria Poolman to ‘spot the celebrities’ in the same
p35 way as Nigel at M and M Timber!
Sales/Subscriptions He bumped in to Cilla Black, Cliff
Manager Richard and even shook hands with
Ben Walton Jeremy Clarkson! (My Hero)!
Tel: 01274 610 101
benwalton@fencing-news.co.uk contents Summer is now here and the show
season is upon us once again. I hope
Advertising Account Ringfenced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 that if you are coming to the Great
ManagerS Yorkshire Show you will find the
What’s On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Nicola Robson time to come and see us. We have
News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14, 23, 41 2 stands this year - 657 and 267
nicola@fencing-news.co.uk
Tel: 01274 610 101 Company Profile . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 22, 44-45, 52-53, 58-59, 67 - and we are giving prizes away! We
Company News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . also have a stand at Driffield Show
Grahame Kraft . . . . . . 15, 17, 19, 20-21, 24, 26, 35, 37, 49, 56, 63, 66, 68-71, 73 where the new Fencing Competition
Tel: 01757 229 630 will be taking place - if anyone woud
Health & Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
grahame.kraft@btinternet.com like to enter please give me a call.
Contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 32-33, 60-61
Congratulations must also go to our
Admin/sales New Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 50-51 very own Ben (Walton) who managed
Christian Gallon Sawmills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31, 48 to win our golf day. Thanks to all of
Tel: 01274 610 101 you who attended, as we managed to
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 47
christian@fencing-news.co.uk raise £200 for Marie Curie.
Timber Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Design Chelsea Flower Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Have a good summer and see you
James Ockelford in the August edition
Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 72, 74-77 .
fencing & Landscaping News Kind Regards, .
Fencing People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-79 Simone .
40 Stockhill Road, Greengates
Bradford, BD10 9AX Buyers Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-82 simone@fencing-news.co.uk
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and last longer
The new RotoZip X-Cores™ are
the latest invention in diamond
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bits on the market. In combination
with RotoZip Spiral Saws, this
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work of difficult freehand cuts in all
hard tiles and stone. Thanks to its
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The new X-Core bits were specifically
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And with new cores, professional
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The X-Cores are also suitable for
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The unique production process
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lifetime and allows the fastest speed
in comparison to that of conventional
bits for spiral saws.
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With these new X-Cores, RotoZip
tools are perfect for cutting dry wall,
kitchen worktops, wall tiles and
floor tiles. They also make precise
cuts in sanitary installation and
metalworking applications.
RotoZip tools are impressively easy
to handle and light-weight. Thanks
to their wide range of applications,
they reduce the number of tools
required by tilers, bathroom fitters,
plumbers, electricians and other
contractors.
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Timeless Timber takes GreenMech win 2nd
decking to a higher level
Timeless Timber, the quality
decking brand from BSW
Timber, has launched a
high performance, elevated
balustrading system for
both light commercial and
domestic use.
The Axxys Hi-Level range, , is ideal
for cafes, hotels and bars looking to
add a stylish outdoor setting to their
establishment. The range also gives
home owners a greater selection
when deciding on what kind of
decking to choose for their outdoor
project.
Strength tested by Trada to BS
6180:1999, Axxys combines a
specially designed range of timber
posts, rails and spindles combined
with satin aluminium fittings for
elevated decks of over 600mm.
Bryan Crennell, marketing manager
for BSW Timber: says “BSW’s
Timeless Timber decking offers a
cost effective stylish transformation,
combining the traditional appeal
of natural materials with modern
design and lifestyle choice.
“Raised decked areas can often add
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value and character to a property,
offering an alternative option when
a traditional patio or garden is not
viable. Many people are attracted
to the idea of having a living space
out in the open and with this new
product, we are able to give our
customers even more choice when
considering renovating their outdoor
space.
“The high level decking not only
serves its purpose as a hardwearing
balcony but can transform outside
spaces into a unique area to enjoy
the longer lighter evenings as we
approach the summer months.”
With a 20 year warranty the high
quality and performance of Timeless
Timber decking is recognised by the
Timber Decking Association (TDA)
and all boards are printed with the
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quality- ensuring long and lasting
enjoyment of your outdoor space.
For more information on .
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Queens Award
GreenMech Limited,
the Warwickshire based
manufacturer of wood
chippers and vegetation
management equipment,
have been awarded their
second Queens Award
for Enterprise. The first
award, in 2005, was for
International Trade. This
second award has been
made for Innovation.
The Innovation award is for
GreenMech’s development of the
SAFE-Trak system fitted to their
tracked wood chippers and to the
recently launched MULTI-Task
tracked tool carrier. These machines
offer contractors the opportunity
to significantly reduce costs by
facilitating the safe transport
and stable operation of the wood
chipper or Multi-Task, on slopes
of up to 35º, where vegetation
clearance work is undertaken. The
SAFE-Trak system offers a greatly
increased stability and access
to difficult terrain and keeps
the operators out of the danger
zone when working on railway or
motorway embankments.
SAFE-Trak specification machinery
has a wide range of applications and
is widely used in the Arboriculture
and Forestry. It has a particular
niche in the Utility sector, where its
durability and ease of maintenance
make it ideally suited to tree works
on railway cuttings, roadside
embankments and electricity line
clearance contracting. In addition
the maintenance of forestry rides
and rhododendron clearance is
easily managed by the MULTI-Task
which can operate in arduous
conditions safely and effectively.
GreenMech’s SAFE-Trak range
is available throughout the UK
through a specialised dealer
network who have been selected
for their individual knowledge of,
and commitment to the industry.
Machinery is also available for
short term contracts from both
national and independent hire
outlets across the country.
Commenting on the award,
GreenMech’s Chairman Tony Turner
said, ‘I am immensely proud of the
efforts of the whole team whose
hard work have enabled us the
win our second Queens Award
for Enterprise. It is especially
gratifying that this Queens Award
is for innovation - an area that we
particularly focus on.’ He went on
to explain that an idea was only the
start of a long process of getting
a successful new product to the
market place. Following the launch,
the company’s after market and
customer care procedures ensure
that product development and
improvement can be implemented
where appropriate. Tony Tuner
emphasised the importance of
listening to customers: “ Many
of the ideas that have led us to
develop new products have directly
come from conversations with our
customers. I firmly believe that the
whole company’s determination to
rise to our customers expectations
has been a huge factor in this
Award.’
For more details contact:
GreenMech Ltd.
The Mill Industrial Park.
Kings Coughton, Alcester.
WarwickshireB49 5QG.
www.greenmech.co.uk
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LATEST ADVANCES IN AUTOMATION
Finalist for the IFSEC Security
Industry Awards, FAAC (UK)
showcased its new range of operators
for automatic gates, barriers and
doors at this year’s IFSEC
exhibition last month.
The new range includes the
latest swing gate operators,
the award nominated S418
and the hybrid powered
S450, along with the C720
low-voltage patented operator
for sliding gates.
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Also on display and a contender for
IFSEC’s access control product of
the year was the E124 control board
which is compatible with all FAAC
24V swing gate systems
and will also control other
brands of operators.
Unlike any other FAAC
control board, the E124
has 50 different power
levels and 10 different
speeds which can be
varied independently,
adding to the flexibility
Brooks Show
their Curves
Brooks were approached by
a local client who needed a
supply of specially ‘Contoured
infill bars’ for a job they were
working on.
The project was fulfilled drawing
on the Brooks Forgings wealth of
knowledge and experience gained
over many years of working with
various materials, and processes
particularly in this market sector. by the stress generated during the
Our craftsmen fully understand that bending process.
materials can react in different ways
The bars, made from 50 x 10mm
especially when comparing between
solid steel, had to be bent in several
one source of supply to another. All the
positions along their 2.4m length
raw materials used in the fulfilment
with up to 3 Tonnes being used to
of this project were hardness tested
complete the project.
before the manufacturing process
commenced to ensure consistency The finished bars were stacked
throughout the production run. carefully side by side to help check
and maintain their exact shape during
The proposed contours were drawn
transit and installation so the curves
up on site and approved by the client
would be visually consistent from bar
prior to the manufacturing process
to bar when welded into place. And
commencing and our engineers
they look great.
were asked to develop and produce
‘adjustable tooling’ which we made They were also successfully delivered
in-house to help alleviate non- to out clients within a 10 day
consistent spring-back imposed turnaround.
of the system. new XT range of transmitters which
are available with either Rolling
FAAC’s extensive technological
Code or Self Learning Hopping code
expertise is perfectly demonstrated
with FAAC patented transmitter to
in the high performance C720 which
transmitter programming functionality,
uses almost half the power required
allowing them to be used with existing
by other operators currently available.
systems.
Based on the FAAC patented speed
reduction principle, the 24V C720 has With more than 40 year’s experience,
a mechanical efficiency of over 80 per FAAC is a world leader in gate and
cent and reduced noise and vibration door automation.
.
make it the ideal choice for residential
For more information visit
properties.
www.faac.co.uk
Also on the stand were the stylish
 what’s on

TIMBER FIRM PLAYS Driffield Show 2009

FAIR WITH LONG-LIFE This summer, the long farmers to professional contractors.

STRUCTURES
Midlands timber specialist M&M
Timber returns to PlayFair, the
forthcoming two-day exhibition
of play, sport and leisure activity
equipment (23-24 June), with
a revolutionary new treatment
process that extends the life of
its timber structures for at least
15 years.
Showcasing a range of play
timbers, gazebos and pavilions at
the Stoneleigh Park showground
near Coventry, M&M Timber is
anticipating a huge response to
its new micronized timber from
visitors, including local authority
and commercial play providers,
teachers, PTAs and child
development professionals.
M&M Timber treated to BS 8417
guarantees to extend the service
life to a minimum of 15 years.
This new MicroPro technology has
already made a significant impact
on the company’s sales of garden
and landscaping products.
M&M Timber has backed its
investment in the new process
with the installation of a drying
kiln and associated sanding line
costing in excess of £200,000 at
its 22 acre site at Clows Top, near
Kidderminster.
Developed in the USA by leading
wood preservatives specialist
Osmose, the MicroPro treatment
has been welcomed by farmers, the
fencing-landscaping industry and
the rural community in general.
Nigel Poyner, MD
traditions of The 134th
Driffield Show, are set to
be continued in the most
appropriate manner by the
Driffield Agricultural Society.
The Driffield Agricultural Show, which
will take place at the usual venue
(Driffield Showground, East Yorkshire)
will fall on Wednesday 22nd of July
2009. It is one of the biggest one-day
agricultural shows in the country, and
visitors to the event are sure to enjoy
all the traditional features of an English
agricultural show with the many added
attractions of quality trade stands and
retail outlets.
Driffield Agricultural Society relies on a
range of well-renowned sponsors from
within the agricultural field and this
year, we at Fencing and Landscaping
News and Farmersmart will proudly be
a Silver Sponsor. As we were bronze
last year, this is no doubt a progress
and we are hopefully looking forward
to getting our hands on gold next
year. The show will also welcome the
Yorkshire & North of England Fence
Contracting Competition for the first
time, and it is anticipated that there
will be several classes from young
Driffield Show has moved on to meet
the challenges of 21st century farming
and, while other shows have to some
extent moved away from their rural
roots, Driffield Show has retained its
agricultural backbone.
David Tite of Driffield Agricultural Show
is delighted with the new addition to
the show. “We are constantly looking
at new ideas and I am looking forward
to the Fence Contracting Competition
becoming a major attraction this year
and for many more.”
The show has always taken place at
the Driffield Showground, in the midst
of July, and with a five year average
footfall of 22,000 people, the show
offers a maximum impact to a large
captive audience from both rural and
urban communities. Big enough to
offer a fun and full day out for all the
family and small enough to have a
friendly atmosphere; it is surely a must
on the calendar.
To enter the fencing competition .
or exhibit in the fencing area .
please call Simone on .
01274 610101 or email.
simone@fencing-news.co.uk

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Fencing News
representative
christian
on the catwalk
The seven finalists for the
new Model Young Farmer
competition at this year’s
Great Yorkshire Show have
been announced and our
own Christian Gallon is
amongst them!
The competition, which makes its
debut this year, takes place on the
first day of the event and is part of
the stunning catwalk shows in the
Skipton Building Society Fashion
Pavilion. The Great Yorkshire Show,
which each year attracts more than
130,000 visitors, runs from Tuesday
14 – Thursday 16 July and is held at
the Great Yorkshire Showground on
the edge of Harrogate.
As well as the fashion shows, the
attractions at what is one of the UK’s
largest farming and country events Christian, Simone’s nephew .
include international showjumping, a (very proud)
flower show, thousands of animals,
displays and plenty of fun for all really look the part.
the family. She said: “Even professional models
All seven shortlisted contenders can find it daunting when they first
will strut their stuff on the catwalk take to the runway and walk out in
during the four fashion shows on front of an audience, so I’m really
the Tuesday. The winner will be impressed with these guys for being
announced after the 2.30pm show willing to give it a go.
and will receive £300 from the “I’m helping as much as I can so
sponsors, Skipton Building Society they will know what to expect and
and a crate of Black Sheep beer. I’m sure that when the time comes
Each of the other finalists will they’ll all step out confidently and
receive £50. show everyone what they can do.
Bill Cowling, Honorary Show We’re lining up some fantastic
Director said: “The fashion shows designer outfits for them, too, so
are certainly amongst the most they’ll look fabulous! Good luck to
popular attractions at the event. all of them.”
In the past we’ve concentrated on The fashion shows are free and take
female fashions but this year we place in the Skipton Building Society
wanted to add a different dimension, Fashion Pavilion at the north west
and link it to farming. Involving side of the showground. Times each
the Young Farmers Movement day are 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
does just that, and I’m sure it will and 4pm. Please note the Model
be very well received, and who Young Farmers will only be appearing
knows, it might lead to new career in the Tuesday shows.
opportunities which would certainly
be diversification with a difference!”
Fencing and Landscaping .
Bernadette Gledhill of the Louise News have 2 stands at the .
Morton Model Agency and the show this year. We are giving
fashion show co-ordinator, is helping away prizes plus special offers
the contenders learn the essentials on subscriptions. Come and
of catwalk modelling, offering see us on stand numbers 657
professional advice and guidance on and near the cattle ring 267
how they need to walk and act to

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Gap yawns between the sick and the
healthy in UK Fencing market
The latest report
from Plimsoll
The first snapshot of how the fencing
market is changing as a result of the
UK economic slowdown has just
been released by industry analysts
Plimsoll Publishing.
The findings suggest that the brunt
of the slowdown is being felt by
almost a quarter of the companies
in the market. Surprisingly, over a
third of those surveyed have been
largely unaffected, maintaining
their financial strength, margins and
some managing to even increase
sales.
The study surveyed the UK’s Top
800 Fencing firms, based on
their latest financial performance.
Highlights extracted from the
analysis show:
Market direction
Overall the market is showing no
overall growth, compared to growth
of almost 7% this time last year.
However there is much changing
amongst the players in the market
as they jostle for precious sales,
highlighted by the huge gap in
performance.
O 211 firms have seen
their sales decline, some
by as much as 20%
P 
360 firms have seen their
sales increase, some
by as much as 15%
David Pattison, Senior analyst
at Plimsoll, explains the reasons
behind the changing market.
“The recession seems to have
accelerated a shift in the market.
Some companies have clearly
been affected by those that have
swapped to low cost alternatives or
by the loss of a key client. Others
are clearly benefiting from this
move.”
Profitability
Overall profitability is slim, with
most companies reporting profits
of less than 1%. This is largely
in line with last years figures
as the early signs of recession
were already taking an effect.
However the gap between the
very profitable and those missing
out is widening.
O 415 firms have seen their
profits fall, with one in three
currently losing money
P 
385 firms have increased
profitability, some reporting
margins of over 5%
David Pattison believes this is
down to a number of factors. “The
recession has been a good thing
for a number of companies, it has
sharpened their management and
improved the accountability of the
directors, so much so that these
news
reorganisations are already leading
to an increase in profitability.
However for those that have yet to
come to terms with this changing
market, times are tough and they
risk falling further behind the
successful competition unless they
respond to this changing market.”
The Plimsoll Analysis- Fencing
analyses each of the 800 companies
in the industry individually and
rates each company on their
financial performance.
Copies of the complete .
analysis the Plimsoll Analysis
–Fencing are available to .
order by calling Clair Sherwood-
Parkin on 01642 626422.
A PDF version of the report .
is priced £350+VAT .
and readers can claim a .
10% discount.
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 company profile
THE Big company with family
business values
SIMONE visits and takes a look at how
Jacksons Fencing has grown in the past
seven decades
When Harry Sands Jackson
and his son Ian started up
Jacksons Fencing to serve
the needs of the farming
community in Kent, with
chestnut stakes and fencing
over 60 years ago, little could
they have thought just how
large the company would
grow.
Today this wonderful family business
has retained its roots of quality service
and supplying the right product every
time whilst growing into a company
that now employs over 220 staff,
including a sales team of around 40.
They are now a worldwide concern
and recently supplied 4200 metres
of security fencing for a prison
in Singapore as well as supplying
security fencing for another prison
on St Vincent in the Caribbean. The
British Consulate in Basra in Iraq and
an oil company contract in Siberia are
just two more of their global business
wins. They even supply traditional
garden fencing to customers in Japan!
Back on the UK mainland they have
won prestigious work for blue-chip
companies such as Walmart (ASDA)
at their flagship store in Hinckley,
Leicestershire, numerous schools and
Local Authorities and are involved
with leading designers exhibiting
at the Chelsea and Hampton Court
Flower Shows.
Their business encompasses every
manner of fencing from timber and steel
to high security, including automated
gates, and they are presently one of
the UK’s leading suppliers of acoustic
fencing and barriers. Their Jakoustic
timber barrier systems have won
many plaudits reducing noise pollution
from railways and highways by up to
32 decibels, whilst also providing an
attractive and pleasing façade.
Richard Jackson is chairman and
chief executive officer of this highly
professional company and he tells of
how his father’s and his grandfather’s
spirit is being maintained:
‘We have always believed that family
businesses are a special entity.
Traditional values really do matter
here and most importantly we all
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realise that it is people who count,
whether they be staff or customers.
And it shows in our team, many of
whom have been with us for over 20
years. Indeed when we looked at our
sales and advisory team alone we
were amazed that it has amassed over
300 years of experience.’
Personalities like Danny Daniel, who
has worked for some 37 years in the
Jacksons timber workshop, now as
its Production Manager, Dennis Firth,
with 36 years, now responsible for the
quality control and despatch of export
orders, and Rob Parsons, 34 years in
finance and IT management.
‘Some companies put profit above
everything else, however whilst we
are the first to recognise that profit
is a necessity to continue trading, we
believe that it is products and customer
service that are paramount. That’s
why we invest so much into design,
plant and training in order that we
maintain and enhance our reputation
in the industry’, says Richard.
The 8-strong design team, who
Richard describes as the ‘best in the
business’, utilises the very latest in
CAD technology, and the introduction
of robotic technology in the workshop
has also enabled Jacksons to retain
their position at the head of the field
in steel fencing.
Both Jacksons timber and steel
products, which make up a roughly
even split of 50-50 of their overall
business, come with 25 year
guarantees. This is as a measure of
their confidence in the processes and
systems they operate through their
three sites in the UK. To complement
their South East headquarters in
Ashford they also have bases in the
South West in Chilcompton, near
Bath, and in the North West in
Richard Jackson
Tattenhall near Chester. steel fencing with a Contracts Team
operating throughout the country
Quality products in the fencing industry
and the installation of gate and
are only as good as the people that
barrier automation with an in-house
install the fencing and that is where
team of 11 specialists carrying out
Jacksons also score heavily with their
EU Machinery Directive compliant
Expert Installer programme.
installations.
‘We introduced the Expert Installer
Jacksons Fencing is still very much
programme covering timber fencing
a family company too with Peter
because we want every one of our
Jackson as security sales director,
residential customers to benefit from
Richard’s sister Liz Warren as quality
the product we supply, and that can
manager, and daughter Tammy
only happen if we are using quality
as product marketing manager on
installers,’ says Richard.
security solutions. Other directors in
Over 90 such installers are now
the Jackson Fencing team are Ken
approved as such by Jacksons Buckfield marketing, Neil Jordan
Fencing and recently the company finance , and Andy Tune operations.
ran its inaugural 3-day event and
Jacksons Fencing is ISO 9001
conference at their head office with
certified, a Secured by Design Licensed
installers attending from as far afield
Company and one of a handful of
as Cumbria.
companies with high security fencing
‘We have developed a customer
systems tested and approved by The
charter which establishes a code of
British Government.
practice expected from a Jacksons
Expert Installer and the customers’
For more information contact.
expectations from them. Everything
JACKSONS FENCING.
we do is all about quality.’
Stowting Common, Ashford.
The agricultural connections remain
KENT TN25 6BN
strong to this day and the company
Tel: 01233 750393.
is currently working with National
Fax: 01233 750403
Farmers Union in raising awareness
of security issues and appropriate Email: sales@.
products. jacksons-fencing.co.uk
The same attention to a quality www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk
installation applies to security and
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UK Trade & Investment helps record

number of firms earn £3.6bn profit
Data released last month
shows that UK Trade &
Investment (UKTI) is helping
hundreds more companies
than ever before to export.
The latest quarterly survey
shows that a record 20,700
businesses were helped
to generate £3.6 billion in
additional profit.
UKTI customers were interviewed
in early 2009 as part of the
independent Performance and
Impact Monitoring Survey (PIMS).
While they reported that the global
economic downturn had affected
their businesses, over half (51%)
were experiencing increasing
demand from abroad.
The survey confirmed that UKTI
had shot past its target of helping
20,000 businesses in twelve
months. It said that 20,700 UK
firms had received “significant
assistance” from UKTI, an increase
of 1,400 companies on the previous
survey.
UKTI’s customers, of which
90% are small and medium-
sized businesses, estimated that
UKTI helped their
businesses to
generate £3.6 billion
in additional profit,
up from £3 billion
last year.
Changes that came
into effect this month
mean that UK Trade
& Investment is able
to offer more help to
UK businesses.
From 1 April, UKTI
doubled the number
of grants that
individual businesses
can receive for its
Tradeshow Access
Programme (TAP).
Each year, over
3,000 UK businesses
receive TAP grants
of up to £1,800
to participate in
tradeshows abroad. This financial
year, grants are available for over
400 trade shows in many markets.
They include the ‘Big 5’ construction
show in Dubai, an offshore oil & gas
show in Brazil, a broadcast media
show in Beijing and the Medica
life sciences show in Germany.
“Solo” TAP grants are also available
for companies wishing to exhibit
independently at events not listed
on the UKTI website.
Under the new rules, the number
of grants available to businesses in
their lifetime will double to six per
company, with the proviso that the
company visits at least two different
markets. And for businesses that
have already benefited from the
TAP programme, the slate has
been wiped clean, and previously
awarded grants will not be taken
into account.
UK Trade & Investment is
encouraging businesses to .
register on its website .
(www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk)
to find out more about the
Government help on offer.

8 Binns Close, Coventry CV4 9TB

Tel: 02476421 300
HARPER CHALICE GROUP LIMITED Fax: 02476 421 309
email: sales@harperchalice.co.uk
web: www.harperchalice.co.uk

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 company news

BRETT GAINS CHARTER In order to ensure that Brett
Landscaping continues to remain at
the forefront of sustainable operations,
it has now committed to a range of
ambitious principles for its business.
These will ensure that it continues
to monitor and use its resources as
efficiently as possible and reduce its
carbon footprint year on year.
Chris Droogan, Managing Director
of Brett Landscaping was presented
with a Charter Member certificate at
the AGM of British Precast Concrete
Federation on 12th May 2009.
This latest accolade comes on top of
the company securing the BS EN ISO
14001 standard earlier in the year
and highlights the commitment Brett
has to minimising its impact on the
environment.
.
For more infomration on .
Brett Landscaping visit
www.brett.co.uk

Leading concrete paving This achievement acknowledges a

manufacturer Brett
Landscaping now has even
more to celebrate on its
100th anniversary after
passing the first Precast
Sector Sustainability Charter
Audit.
commitment of going beyond current
legislation to ensure that its products
and operations are sustainable.
Inspectors particularly recognised the
community liaison initiatives being run
by Brett at its Cliffe site. The company
will be rolling out similar initiatives at
its other sites later this year.

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 health and safety
Health & Safety A-PLANT LAUNCHEs
Executive issue NEW THIRD SERIES
new Law Poster SITE SAFETY PACK
Peter Mepsted of PHP
Health and Safety Ltd
reports;
At work, we probably see one
everyday. However, if you ask
anyone what it says and they will
probably not have a clue, despite
it being a legal requirement to
display the information!
Of course, I am referring to the
Health and Safety Law Poster - if
you had not already guessed.
Normally I notice that the
poster is either partially (or
fully) covered by other items,
dog eared, grimy, and generally
overlooked. Additionally it is
very rare to find one with the
details of the enforcing authority
and the Employment Medical
Advisory Service completed.
This is despite the requirement
under the ‘Health and Safety
Information for Employees
Regulations’ for the poster to
be displayed in a prominent
position or for the issue of the
equivalent leaflet.
But all that is changing, as the
Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) have published new
versions of the poster as well as
the alternative leaflet.
I should mention that for some
workers, the nature of their
work makes it impractical to
display the full size poster and an
alternative method of providing
the information can be achieved
by issuing these leaflets to
Are you compliant with health and safety legislation?
Do you need practical, common sense guidance?
If so, contact us.
Telephone: 0845 873 2990
Fax: 0845 873 2991
Email: info@phphealthandsafety.com
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individual employees.
According to the HSE, the new
poster and leaflet are “modern,
eye catching and easy to read.
They set out in simple terms, using
numbered lists of basic points,
what employers and workers
must do, and tell you what to do
if there is a problem.”
Although the new versions were
introduced in April 2009 there
is no requirement to change
the existing versions until 5th
April 2014 as the HSE have
allowed for a five year phasing
in period.
Copies of the new style poster
and leaflets can be obtained
from HSE Books (Tel: 01787
881165) and easy read and
large print versions are also
available. In addition the HSE
are providing Welsh language
issues.
In my opinion, this is a move
in the right direction as the old
poster was unattractive and
was not seen as an appealing
document to read. Most workers
also perceived that the poster
was for the employers benefit
and had no relevance to them!
Despite not needing to replace
the existing posters for five
years, I think that this presents
itself as a good opportunity to
revamp your notice board and
demonstrate that you are keeping
health and safety at the forefront
of your business.
A-Plant, one of the leading
non-operated plant and
tool hire companies in the
UK, has launched a new
enhanced third edition of
the company’s Site Safety
Pack, incorporating the
latest updates to health and
safety legislation particularly
Noise at Work and featuring
a new user-friendly design
and layout.
Available free-of-charge from A-
Plant, the Site Safety Pack has
been very successful in helping and
informing customers on how to work
with ever evolving and expanding
Health and Safety legislation on
construction sites. To request the
new pack, anyone interested can
call the dedicated A-Plant health
and safety hotline on 0870 050
9991 or e-mail healthandsafety@
aplant.com
As part of A-Plant’s very strong,
ongoing commitment to improving
health and safety standards in the
hire industry, the new edition of the
Site Safety Pack has been given a
refreshing facelift in terms of its
design and colour. Now enclosed
in a new white and green folder; the
corporate colours of A-Plant, the
fully integrated Site Safety Pack has
a clean and professional look, with
eye catching and innovative literature
and artwork including posters, and a
comprehensive 56 page Health and
Safety handbook.
The new pack gives a wealth of
information on a range of subjects,
including:
• Hand Arm Vibration Safety
• Complying with Work at Height
Regulations
• Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls
• Safe Manual Handling
• Fire Safety
• Noise at Work Advice
• Personal Protective Equipment
• And much more…
The comprehensive fleet of safety
products from A-Plant forms part of
what is believed to be one of the best
hire services in Europe as reinforced
by the company’s website www.
aplant.com providing a definitive
online guide for the equipment hire
industry. The ongoing investment
in the A-Plant fleet ensures
that customers can always hire
equipment which meets or exceeds
the required safety standards. A-
Plant is part of FTSE 250 company,
Ashtead Group plc, the leading UK
and US equipment outsourcer.

All in a day’s work
UPM Tilhill volunteers complete school grounds makeover
A ten-strong team of forest
managers and administration
staff from UPM Tilhill’s
north west England office at
Kirkby Lonsdale took up the
challenge to help transform
the grounds of Lindale Pre
and Primary Schools at
Lindale, Grange over Sands,
Cumbria on Friday 30th
January.
As part of UPM Tilhill’s UK-wide
Community Action Days initiative,
the team set to work to clear, plant
and fence the school grounds.
Children from reception to year
6 volunteered enthusiastically to
help the team clear unwanted trees
and ground cover from the school’s
overgrown beech maze.
“When we heard that one of our
local primary schools had secured
funding to create an interactive
garden area, we offered to help
stretch the grant funding further
company news
by undertaking the initial clearance Pupils from Lindale Primary School plant a tree in their
works,” said John Deakin, District school grounds helped by Guy Warren, UPM Tilhill
Manager, UPM Tilhill. “This was
an ideal project for our
Community Action Day
initiative and by the day’s
end, with plenty of help
from the school pupils,
we had completed the
challenge”
The team cleared an
overgrown outdoor area
to the front of the pre-
school; created three
planters and planted them
with a range of suitable
shrubs, courtesy of UPM
Tilhill, and erected a
wooden trellis along a
boundary wall. At the
back of the primary school, the Peter Middleton, Commercial teachers of the school will get much
team cleared an existing hazel Director, UPM Tilhill, said: “Well pleasure from their school grounds’
and beech maze in preparation for done to the north west England ‘makeover’. “
future landscaping works planned team for rolling up their sleeves
.
by the school and supplied and and taking on the first Community
For more information visit.
planted two ornamental trees to a Action Day challenge of the year.
www.upm-tilhill.com
grassed area. I hope the pupils, parents and
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 contractor
Turning their hands to anything
Chris Berry talks with Dave Bradner of DB Fencing Contractors
Dave Bradner considers
himself a very lucky man.
He thoroughly enjoys what
he does and that is probably
why DB Fencing Contractors
is now one of the most
respected fencing companies
in the South West.
‘We have been trading for six and a
half years, but the business really
started taking off five years ago.
We’re not having a bad year at
present and have just invested in a
new Bryce Suma post driver. That’s
our second major purchase.’
Whilst DB Fencing Contractors are
based in Silverton, Exeter, Dave is
from nearby Cornwall originally. His
father used to work for a local farmer/
contractor undertaking fencing work
and Dave has followed a little in his
father’s footsteps, whilst taking things
further by running his own company.
‘I’ve been fencing since I left school,
so I guess it is engrained into me. I
went to Duchy College in Cornwall
where I studied for my National
Certificate in Agriculture and then
went on to study for my NCFM. After
18 fencing news June 2009
that I spent 18 months on a deer farm Whilst Dave is, like most in the here and figure I’m quite a lucky man
owned by Robin Hanbury Tennyson industry and in business, always keen to be able to work in an environment
who is a quite a well known man in to do any job, he is also very realistic that I both understand and get a lot
these parts.’ about plans for the future and how out of.’
the economy is at present.
When the deer farming job came to
an end Dave started working full- ‘There are some who are paring back INFORMATION.
time in the fencing sector, firstly for their prices considerably. We offer DB FENCING CONTRACTORS.
another local fencing contracting a quality service and a competitive Silverton, Exeter.
company before starting DB Fencing price, and we can turn our hands Tel: 01392 860907.
Contractors. to anything, but we won’t do it for Mob: 07785 268589
nothing. I really enjoy what we do
‘I’ve been full-time on fencing since
May 2001 and started up DB
Fencing Contractors in 2002. There
are three of us presently, myself and
another two, and we do everything
from stock fencing to gardens and
industrial, including both steel and
timber. The business volume is largely
shared equally between agriculture,
residential and industrial, but we do
seem to be undertaking quite a lot of
stock fencing at the moment. That
seems to be what is providing the lion’s
share of the business just at present.
Stock netting with two strands of wire
is very popular around here.’
Dave is married to Lisa and this
September sees their 10th wedding
anniversary. They have two children
– Thomas (8) and Ellie (5).

Berinsfield Community Business
accredit to the industry
Berinsfield Community Business
(BCB) was founded in 2001 on the
basis of an Innovation and Good
Practice project in partnership with
Soha Housing, and now offers
an extended range of property
management services with a customer
base which includes over twenty
Parish Councils in Oxfordshire.
The company provides a whole range
of maintenance services to hundreds
of properties and has maintenance
deals with three out of the four local
housing associations including Soha
and Cottsway Housing Association.
BCB has now been accredited by
Exor following an extensive check
on health & safety procedures and
was done to support their work for
Cottsway Housing and Vale Housing.
Exor accreditation standards are
recognised as the highest in the country
and only suppliers and contractors
that attain and maintain the required
high standard can gain admission to
the Exor approved supplier database.
It is now recognised as the leading
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independent accreditation service
provider to the public sector market.
A business with Exor accreditation
has to be financially stable,
compliant with legislation relevant
to the work carried out by the
business, and reliable, with a trading
history checked by the sourcing of
independent references.
BCB has also been accredited by
Oxfordshire County Council under
their ‘Buy with confidence’ scheme.
Accredited members are subjected to
stringent checks by Trading Standards
staff to ensure their trustworthiness
and compliance with the law. Levels
of consumer complaints against
members are also monitored on a
regular basis.
BCB Business Director Mark cheapest quote will not necessarily
The aim of the Buy with Confidence
scheme is to provide a list of reputable Williams commented, ‘We went be the best one’.
local businesses in a wide range of for these accreditations to help us
.
different trades. Member companies compete on quality rather than just
For further details call .
have been independently checked price and to help customers have
01865 343715 or .
by staff from the local authority confidence in our staff and services.
visit: www.bcomb.co.uk
Trading Standards Service against In these difficult times we offer real
the Scheme rules. value for money so remember, the
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 company news
Magna-Latch® & the world’s safest gates
The MagnaLatch® magnetic
safety gate latch was
invented in Australia in the
1990s by a fencing company,
which went on to become the
design and manufacturing
company D&D Technologies
Pty Ltd.
D&D Technologies’ story is one of
remarkable success. If ever the
adage “Necessity is the Mother of
20 fencing news June 2009
Invention” applies to a company,
D&D exemplifies the story.
D&D’s owners had been frustrated
by cheap and traditional metal gate
latches that would not latch safely
and reliably for any reasonable length
of time. The company, which was a
specialist in child safety gates at the
time, was not only worrying about
the integrity of latches that worked
“some of the time” but also the
possibility a child could be injured or
worse, should the gates they were
installing not latch securely.
Since those early days D&D
Technologies has gone on to become
a worldwide success in all aspects of
innovative gate hardware – latches,
locks, hinges and accessories. Today
the company is the world’s leading
designer and manufacturer of safety
gate latches and hinges, and has
offices in Sydney, Los Angeles and
The Netherlands, not to mention
a web of distributors in numerous
countries.
With its patented magnetic latching
principle, the MagnaLatch incurs no
mechanical resistance to closure,
and so suffers none of the jamming,
sticking and friction of many
conventional “mechanical” gate
latches. This makes MagnaLatch a
much more durable and dependable
option – especially when children’s
lives are at stake.
MagnaLatch is available in three
models to suit different types, styles
and sizes of gates. When matched
with D&D’s TruClose® Safety Gate
Hinges it is billed by the company
as “The world’s best safety gate
solution”.
Because the top-selling MagnaLatch
‘Top Pull’ model has the release
knob positioned above the gate, well
out of reach of toddlers, it is ideal
for use around childcare centres,
nurseries, creches and playground
areas. In places like Australia, New
Zealand, California, Florida and
southern France, MagnaLatch is the
No. 1 choice of swimming pool gate
fabricators.
Being key-lockable, the latch also
provides householders and childcare
providers some extra peace-of-
mind. The multi-award-winning
MagnaLatch is manufactured to
exceed most relevant international
safety codes.
All latch models are backed by D&D
Technologies’ exceptional Lifetime
Warranty.
.
For more information on
MagnaLatch® and other D&D
Technologies gate hardware .
phone +31 (0)30 291 9847, .
fax +31 (0)30 291 9998,
or e-mail Cathy Elliott
at sales@ddtech.nl
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M&M TIMBER CONTINUES TO MAKE

IN-ROADS INTO RETAIL MARKET
On target for yet another
record year, leading
garden and landscape
timber specialist M&M
Timber is fast becoming
the independent garden
centre’s No.1 choice
supplier.
Sales of garden and leisure
timber products have rocketed as
the Worcester based company’s
newly structured sales regions
continue to attract new accounts
with retail outlets. More than
50 garden centres have been
signed up in the last three
months, bringing M&M Timber’s
tally to well over 300 stockists
nationwide.
According to Sales Director Ian
Rickhuss, the success is all down
to the efficiency of the company’s
service levels. “Delivering the
right products on-time, and at
the right price, is important in
today’s market,” says Ian. “Our
customers expect good service
and appreciate the special
efforts our staff are prepared to
make, however large or small the
consignment.”
A ‘credit crunch’ on prices has
also helped to boost new season
sales for trade outlets and garden
centres. At the start of the
year, the Midlands timber firm
announced price cuts across its
entire range of popular products,
with extra ‘Star Buy’ discounts on
specially selected lines.
‘Veggiebed Phenomenon’
M&M Timber’s wide ranging all-
British product line-up is noted
for its quality and innovative
style. All products are designed
and manufactured in-house,
and supported by a dedicated
development team with the
resources to anticipate changing
market trends. The timely
introduction of the extremely
popular ‘Veggiebed’ for grow-
your-own vegetable gardeners is
typical of the company’s ability
to meet changing customer
demands. Since its introduction
in January more than 25,000
‘Veggiebed’ kits have been sold
through garden centres up and
down the country.
Midlands garden centre giant
Webbs of Wychbold, voted
‘Garden Centre of the Year 08’
and ‘UK Specialist Retailer of the
Year 09’, has already notched
up sales of around 1,200 of the
units, prompting their delighted
Senior Buyer Alan Docherty to
dub the sales rush as a ‘Veggiebed
Phenomenon’.
.
For more information visit.
www.mmtimber.co.uk M&M’s Sales Director Ian Rickhuss

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 company profile
Generations move family firm forward
Peter Walters talks with Shropshire-based LG Roberts
The firm LG Roberts based
in Wem in Shropshire is truly
a family business with three
generations of the family very
much ‘hands on’.
Len Roberts is a real Shropshire
lad who spent his early years in the
forestry industry, tree felling what he
describes as ‘big’ hardwoods. This
subsequently led to replanting and
fencing, starting around 1966 and
as the business grew Len’s son Steve
joined him in 1981 so that dad could
teach son ‘from the butt end of the
tree to the Latin names’, giving Steve a
sound and fundamental knowledge of
the way to run the growing business.
Len is still involved and is a great source
of knowledge and experience. Steve
has the responsibility of controlling the
business, estimating and buying the
large range of materials the company
uses and dealing with the customers to
maintain the relationship the Roberts
company have built up over the years.
Steve’s son Lee works on the sites so
that he has the full experience of site
work. Steve’s daughter Kerry runs the
G.W.R. LTD - Is a family-owned & run business,
supplying a complete range of Fencing,
Agricultural & Timber materials to trade & retail.
WE ARE PLEASED TO BE ASSOCIATED
WITH L. G. ROBERTS
SLEAP, NR HARMER HILL, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 3HE.
01939 234880
TEL:
FAX: 01939 234235
22 fencing news June 2009
office and his son-in-law is also part of
the labour force.
When Len started the business
he developed it from tree felling to
planting, much of which was done
on motorway projects. This then
extended to private estates. When
the tax rules changed in 1992,
making forestry less attractive, Steve
then saw the need for the company
to look in other directions and used
his skills to develop the fencing side
of the business.
Steve continues to increase the
fencing operation and is retained by Kerry, Steve, Len and Lee Roberts (left to right)
local authorities over a wide area, the
National Trust, English Heritage, major
condition on board to avoid delays forward to expanding the areas in
constructions companies and house
and therefore maximise a day’s which they work and adding to their
builders. This requires the company
production. existing customers
to have a trained and certificated
The relationship the company has .
workforce to be able to provide and
built up with many of their customers For more information contact .
fix any form of wood, metal and any
has led to L G Roberts being asked LG Roberts & Son.
other type of fencing system.
to provide a total landscaping package Unit 19 Hardwick Stables.
Steve takes pride in providing all
including turfing, paving and also Hadnall, Shrewsbuy,.
installers with their own dedicated
moving back to Len’s starting point of Shropshire SY4 4AS
vehicles, plant and equipment. What
tree planting.
that means is that when they leave Tel: 01939 210889
the yard in the morning they know From their purpose built workshops
they have all the equipment in good and office, the close knit family look
www.gwrltd.co.uk G.S. & P.A. Reeves Ltd
• Crossing Timber • Railway Sleepers
• Telegraph Poles • New Timber
• Plywood & Galvanise • All Fencing Materials
We are pleased to be associated with LG Roberts Ltd
and wish them continued success for the future
Tel: (01939) 232 440 or 233 812
www.gsreeves.co.uk
40 Wem Business Park
Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5JX
Tel: 01938 232 848
Fax: 01939 236 524
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World’s first centre for carnival SNOW in

arts in Luton IS NOW open... the north
The world’s first purpose- west
built centre for carnival arts
and training is now open for
business.
Barbara Follett, Minister for Culture,
Architecture and the East of England,
and musician Levi Roots, famed for
his Reggae Reggae sauce, formally
handed over the keys to the centre
on Tuesday 24 March.
Supported by the East of England
Development Agency (EEDA),
the UK Centre for Carnival
Arts (UKCCA) creates a new
architectural and cultural landmark
in the heart of Luton. Snows Timber have appointed
teaching rooms, construction space and we are delighted that our vision Paul Cairns as their first
The state-of art-building will become and community areas. inspired by carnival communities to North West of England sales
a national and international base create a national centre for carnival representative. Based from their
for performing and training. It will The design and build of the £7.3
arts has today become a reality in Kingswinford (Dudley) branch,
also regenerate part of the town by million centre is inspired by the
the heart of Luton.” Paul’s appointment is a further
improving skills and providing space themes of spectacle, creativity and
improvisation of carnival and the A spectacular carnival launch event sign of Snows determination to
for new businesses. replicate the successful business
project team endeavoured to mirror to celebrate the opening of the UK
Funded by the EEDA, Arts Council the ephemeral and bespoke nature Centre of Carnival Arts in Luton is model achieved in the south of
England, East, GO-East, European of carnival. planned for 3 May. England.
Regional Development Fund and . Paul Cairns has over 20 years
Luton Borough Council, the centre Paul Anderson, the chief executive
of the UKCCA, said: “This has been For more information visit . experience in the timber industry
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 company news

JB Corrie staff of 25 years…

Loyalty of JB Corrie staff recognised
Loyal staff who have worked
for a Petersfield fencing
company for 25 years or
more have been honoured in
a special ceremony by their
bosses.
Long-serving employees at JB Corrie &
Co Ltd, were treated to a long slap-up
lunch as a reward for their dedication.
During the meal they were each
presented with a gold watch and a
certificate to say thank you.
Sales and marketing director Maurice
Hickman said: “we felt that it was
time with the amount of staff that
have served 25 years or more.
“We are a good family owned company
and we set strong store by staff. “They
are our best asset really – you can
have as much modern machinery as Mynett and Paul Albery, drivers stay six weeks or 60 years with,” Mr Petersfield in 1946, employs 104
you like but it is your staff that makes Imants Knops and David Strachan, Hickman said. “We do try to look staff and specialises in manufacturing
it happen, no doubt about it.” operator Phillip Broadbridge, business after people and we do get the loyalty and installing high security fencing.
development manager Colin Galway, back – most of the guys who are
Office and admin worker Angela That’s what we call loyalty.
chairman Richard Corrie and Mr management have worked their way
Bridger, fence erectors Nigel Farren, Hickman himself were all recognised up from the shop floor.” .
David Cotton and Michael Greenough, during the ceremony. For more details visit.
contracts manager Peter Terry, welder The company, which originated
www.jjbcorrie.co.uk
Edward Cowdrey, fabricators Michael “We are a company that you either in Middlesbrough and came to

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 company news
Sawmill saviour is named
Entrepreneur of the Year
A businesswoman who
helped rescue a century-
old traditional sawmill from
certain closure has been
named entrepreneur of the
year at an awards ceremony
highlighting Yorkshire’s best
businesses.
Emma Woods, who bought
Duncombe Sawmill, in Helmsley,
less than six years ago, received the
Yorkshire Rural Business award on
Thursday night during a glittering
dinner at the Pavillions, in Harrogate.
The event was hosted by BBC Look
North presenter Harry Gration
and addressed by William Hague,
Richmond MP and Shadow Foreign
Secretary.
Mrs Woods ¬– an antique silver
expert who numbers cataloguing the
Queen’s Buckingham Palace silver
collection among her previous jobs
– said: “I feel very honoured to have
received such a prestigious award
26 fencing news June 2009
– it means a huge amount to me.
All of us at Duncombe Sawmill have
worked hard over the last five years
and I would like to thank the team
here for all their support.”
The Yorkshire Rural Awards, now
in their third year, are organised by
Dalesman magazine and backed
by leading business people and
community groups across the county.
They were established to honour the
men and women who have made their
mark on the Yorkshire countryside.
Emma added: “It is wonderful that
there is such an enterprising group of
people at the Yorkshire Rural Awards
and the Dalesman who are actively
promoting rural businesses in the
whole of the region. The awards are
a great boost for companies – like
Duncombe Sawmill – that are based
in the countryside.”
Journalist Terry Fletcher, chairman
of the judges, said: “Duncombe
Sawmill is an object lesson in how
a traditional rural business can be
made to thrive by an entrepreneur
with drive and imagination.”
The entrepreneur award was sponsored
by Leeds law firm Clarion Solicitors.
Partner Richard Moran, presenting the
award to Mrs Woods, said: “Yorkshire
has a long heritage of producing
individuals with innovative ideas and
the ability to carry these through to
develop a successful business. In the
current economic climate, this is more
important than ever and, as a firm Emma Woods
rooted in, and committed to the region,
we are delighted to be sponsoring
stock and equipment at the Sawmill
the Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Lane site in Helmsley.
once again.”
Earlier this year Duncombe expanded
The runners-up were Stuart and
with the acquisition of a former
Brenda Price, of the Dales Bike
competitor in Pickering, taking on two
Centre, near Reeth in Swaledale, and
Gail Thomas of McConnell Thomas, new staff at the Whitby Road branch.
which has stores in Kirkbymoorside Duncombe offers timber cut to any
and Hovingham. size, bespoke gates and fence panels
made to any style or size, as well
Holmfirth’s Ashley Jackson, painter
as offering timber treatment and an
and tireless ambassador for Yorkshire,
installation service. Most of its timber
was named Yorkshireman of the Year
at the awards, receiving his trophy is Forestry Stewardship Council-
from William Hague. certified and comes from within a
30-mile radius.
It was a good night for Helmsley: the
farm business award this year went to
Beadlam Grange Farm Shop, which Duncombe Sawmill is at .
was set up by diversifying farmers Sawmill Lane, YO62 5DQ
Mark and Jenny Rooke just outside (telephone 01439 770234) .
the town. and Whitby Road, just north .
of Pickering town centre, .
Since rescuing Duncombe Sawmill YO18 7HH (01751 472777).
and saving the six jobs of its dedicated
employees – some of whom have Both sites are open Monday .
been there for 30 years – Emma to Friday, from 8am-4.30pm. .
Woods has overseen steady growth Online shoppers can visit .
and overcome the trials of serious www.duncombesawmill.co.uk
flooding in June 2005, which ruined
Emma with Harry Gratian and Richard Moran of Clarion Solicitors
 new products

Tornado Wire set to launch ‘strongest and

safest’ horse fence at Royal Cornwall Show
Leading fencing company
Tornado Wire unveiled.
a pioneering new range of
horse fencing at the 2009
Royal Cornwall Show,.
this month.
Tornado has joined forces with US
fencing expert Centaur HTP® to
bring the revolutionary patented
Centaur HTP Fencing System to the
UK market, providing horse owners
with a long-awaited alternative to
wooden post and rail fencing.
Billed as the ‘strongest and safest
horse fencing on the market’,
the Centaur fencing system is
manufactured using three high-
tensile wires embedded in a 125mm-
wide, cross-linked polymer-coated
rail, combining the horse-friendly
elements of strength and flexibility.
With rails installed in a continuous
line, any stress to the fence is
absorbed through the entire length,
dispersing impact and keeping horses
contained and protected without the
problem of broken fence rails, which
can cause injury. The design also
requires fewer posts than wooden
post and railing fences, reducing
installation time.
Tornado’s Managing Director,
Kenny Campbell comments: “We’ve
worked closely with international
equine fencing experts to bring
our customers the highest quality
alternative to traditional fencing.
The Centaur HTP system is low
maintenance, horse-friendly, cost
effective and able to withstand both
impact and extreme weather, ticking
all the boxes equine customers
need.”
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 sawmills

There’s Snow everywhere

Fencing News tells of a growing company with a rich history
They may well have a history
stretching back over 170-
plus years but they are by no
means resting on any laurels
at Snows Timber.
Last year they were awarded the
Timber Trades Journal accolade
of Softwood Trader of the Year
which they received off the back of
reliable service, consistent quality
and friendly staff, and their current
approach to business sees them
promoting themselves as the fastest
growing timber company in the UK.
That’s a heady claim but one which
seems justified when you take into
account the series of events that have
gathered even greater momentum in
the past two decades.
After a 150 years they implemented
a new strategy in the 90’s which
was to expand operations and move Further expansion came in 1996 to the whole of Southern England now well recognised Snows Trade
the business to one which supplied with the acquisition of FJ Reeves and into Wales. The bases at Pack brand.
machined timber to timber and in Andover in Hampshire, which Glastonbury and Andover saw a
In February of last year Snows then
builders merchants, rather than included a modern high speed core range of machined softwood
acquired WJ Handrahan & Sons, a
purely its earlier role as a timber machining operation and this duly in sets of around 1.25 cubic metres
Midlands based specialist machining
supplier to the construction market. extended their geographic area launched and marketed under the
company with sites near Dudley in

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West Midlands and Huthwaite near
Mansfield.
This now brings Snows Timber to a
milling capacity of 150,000 cubic
metres per annum and they offer a
sawmills / contractor
nationwide delivery service through
their fleet of more than 50 owned
vehicles. This means they can supply
machined softwood sections to
group companies and buying groups
who are looking for national deals. It
also gives them a purchasing power
of over 210,000 cubic metres of
imported softwood, along with nine
high speed machining lines, and
many smaller moulders. All in all
this means Snows are now able to
offer a competitively priced range
of machined sections from stock,
whilst also providing special profiles
to order.
Each branch carries an identical core
range of ready-machined sections
including the unique SnowDEK
range of decking and components
which are available in trade packs of
around 1.25 cubic metres or in loose
runs where required. The company
policy of regional distribution allows
local management to carry stocks of
profiles traditionally demanded in
their respective regions and by not
adopting a one size fits all approach
to stock ranging they are able to
cater for all requirements. They also
provide a cross cutting facility.
Today Snows’ customer base covers
virtually the whole of England and
Wales. Their fleet covers most areas
at least twice weekly. They do not
see themselves as a supplier of larger
loads of sawn fencing timber, having
firmly made their mark with the small
and medium sized fencing merchant.
They also provide an infill service to
merchanting groups who are looking
for quick and smaller deliveries that
their nominated supplier has been
unable to provide.
All stock products are nearly always
delivered within two working days.
For more information contact.
SNOWS TIMBER.
Andover 01264 735371.
Dudley 01384 279211.
Glastonbury 01458 836400.
Mansfield 01623 513108
www.snowstimber.com.
enquiries@snowstimber.com

The phone doesn’t stop ringing

Chris Berry talks with Nick Green
of NJ Green Fencing & Plant Hire
Dorchester-based Nick
Green believes that the
combination of fencing and
plant operation is the ideal
mix for his business.
‘We started out as NJ Green
Fencing & Plant Hire five years ago
and haven’t looked back. The two
sides of our company fit really well
together as the plant work comes
into its own in the Summer months
when the fencing work traditionally
trails off a little.’
Not that this will be the case this
year. Nick has a full order book
for all of the post and rail, stock
fencing and domestic work and he
has no thoughts of recession.
‘The phone doesn’t stop ringing.
We’re really pushed at the
moment but we’re certainly not
complaining.’
The Green team includes Nick’s
father, Paul, as well as three other
men. They run three post drivers,
two of which are Protech and the
other a Parmiter. Their business is
approximately 70% stock fence,
with the rest being a mix between
post and rail and domestic
throughout Dorset and Somerset.
The plant used includes a 3-tonne
Kubota mini digger and a 13 tonne
CAT excavator, as well as a number
of dumpers and dump trailers.
Nick’s background is in farming
and he attended Kingston
Marward agricultural college
where he studied for his NDA
(National Diploma in Agriculture).
His working life began with an
agricultural contractor before
venturing out on his own to serve
the needs of the agricultural and
equestrian community.
Nick is married to Nicki (So you
would imagine things can get a
little confusing at times!) and at Nick Green - look the Fencing News Wallplanner does work!
the time of going to press they had
no children. This is highly likely to
have changed by the time you read
this as Nicki was only one week
away from giving birth to another
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 contractor
Husband and wife duo get it
together in Pocklington
Chris Berry talks with Bill & Julie Ashworth of York Vale Fencing
Family values are at the
heart of Pocklington-based
fencing contractors York
Vale Fencing, which Bill
Ashworth established in
1991. They offer a full
consultancy service with
expert advice totally free,
ensuring that customers
have a full choice of service
to enable them to select
the correct fencing for.
their needs.
Fencing and gate work includes
everything from guard rails, estate
fencing, post and rail, wooden and
metal. Chain link security fencing,
steel bollards, barriers, welded
mesh panels, agricultural, steel
palisade, high security gates and
agricultural gates are all included.
Many of the latest products Bill
and his team are involved with
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installing are featured on their
website (www.yorkvalefencing.
co.uk). These currently include
Gard Roadway barrier systems,
Urbaco rising bollards and VER
garage door operators. York
Vale Fencing specialise in the
complete installation of the entire
Urbaco range.
Bill and his wife Julie have recently
started working together in the
business, and they are already
reaping the rewards from doing so.
Bill has been involved in the
fencing industry nearly all his life
having started with a company in
Thorpe Underwood before moving
to another in Wetherby.
‘I started out from a friend’s farm Julie and Bill Ashworth of York Vale Fencing
at Sutton upon Derwent before
moving to our Pocklington base
two years ago. I have developed other staff in addition to ourselves. and 40% in agriculture. We fit a
the business over the years and the Today I would say around 60% of lot of post and rail fencing for the
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panel system for York Marina which
was in the region of 350 metres
and involved numerous gates.’
Some of Bill’s customers have
been with him for many of the
past 16 years, including the likes
of councils, health authorities,
builders and Network Rail.
‘We have a good customer base.
I find that if you look after your
customers they look after you. I’ve
always run the business on the
back of providing every customer
with the very best service, and the
very best products.’
Those products include security
fencing which is both long-lasting
and affordable. The panels have
square, hollow-section verticals,
heavy duty channel horizontal rails
and are supported by RSJ posts.
All York Vale Fencing is hot dip
galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 or
galvanised and polyester coated.
Standard heights are 1800, 2000,
2400 and 3000mm and can be
supplied with either square or angle
tops. Special angle and cleats are
supplied to allow the panels to be
stepped on site, whilst domed head
bolts and Permacone security nuts
ensure that, once fitted on site, the
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fencing is safe and secure.
One of the main areas Julie has
looked at since the pair teamed up
full-time is ensuring that their CHAS
accreditation was up to date.
‘Julie has done a fantastic job in
getting it all sorted out,’ says Bill.
‘It is extremely important to have
accreditation. In fact it is probably
one of the most important things
we need.’
Bill realises that the economic
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 security
SKYLINE 999 PROVIDES NEW SOLUTION
FOR STOLEN VEHICLE AND PLANT RECOVERY
Enigma Vehicle Systems PLC
has launched the Skyline
999 system, a new solution
for the recovery of stolen
vehicles and construction
plant.
Encapsulating the knowledge gained
from over 17 years’ experience
in this market, Skyline 999
complements Enigma’s successful
Skyline advanced GPS tracking and
telematics system and provides
several features and a level of user
interaction not previously available
in stolen vehicle and plant recovery
systems of this type.
Supported by flexible purchase
plans, Skyline 999 is a compact
package suitable for use on all
vehicles or construction plant and
incorporates a power management
system for increased battery life.
Unlike other comparable asset
protection systems, Skyline 999
provides users with visibility of their
vehicles and plant through Enigma’s
on-line interface. In addition, Skyline
999 provides twice daily location
updates to give users peace of mind
that the system is working and can
send alarm alerts by email or SMS.
The system offers the additional
benefit of a 24/7 bureau monitoring
service and a log download option for
accident analysis, checking speeding
offences and so on. The system also
has the advantage of being easily
upgraded to a full Skyline system
where enhanced security features
and fleet management are required.
Skyline 999 from Enigma is the
latest product from a company that
started business in 1992 in answer
to a growing market demand for
solutions to combat a high level of
vehicle and construction plant theft.
34 fencing news June 2009
The company’s
goal was simple:
to provide market
leading products
and services and
thus reduce vehicle
and plant theft.
At that time,
tracking, for stolen
vehicle recovery,
was in its infancy
and the technology
was used to provide
additional layers of
security for more
traditional products
such as immobilisers
and alarms.
Throughout the
decade, Enigma
grew with an
expanding base of
customers, of all
sizes, who turned to
the company for advice and products become one of the market leading the company’s global partners.
to improve their security. Enigma’s systems for the vehicle fleet,
expertise and service expanded with Going forward, Enigma is investing
construction, utility and plant rental
a national, mobile engineering team, heavily in new technologies
industries. In the area of stolen
24 hour service, ISO 9002 and to provide greater control and
plant, in particular, Skyline has been
Vehicle Security Installation Board information over remote assets.
so successful that, to the end of
(VSIB) accreditation. These technologies include satellite
2007, over £42 million of plant had
communications, active and passive
During this time, Enigma worked been recovered using Skyline.
RFID tagging, personal/portable
closely with operators, Security Growth, both in the UK and tracking and improved data analysis
Consultants, Police, Insurers and Worldwide has been rapid with modules. The latest version 6.1
the VSIB. The company continues partners in Latin America, Europe, of Skyline continues to evolve and
to value and develop these Africa and a new subsidiary, based has the flexibility needed to support
relationships today. in Dubai, UAE, serving the Middle these new technologies, providing
In 2004, Enigma made a major East region. With over 20,000 new products and applications for
advance, when the company vehicles monitored and close to customers.
commissioned the Skyline advanced 1,000 customers enjoying the
vehicle tracking and security benefits of Skyline, Enigma Vehicle
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Down to earth approach the key to
manufacturing success
Chris Berry talks with Richard Harper of IAE
Forty years ago ‘that Pole’
started what has today
become one of the UK’s
leading fencing, agricultural
and equestrian equipment
manufacturers. That’s when
Frank Klucznik set up under
his own name.
The world has changed inexorably
since Frank came to England as
part of the armed forces during
the second World War, and drove
out with his Bedford truck liveried
out with the slogan ‘It’s that Pole
from Leek’, in response to the many
customers who couldn’t remember
or pronounce his name. Today his
son David heads up the company
which has become known for trading
purposes more simply as IAE and
runs a whole fleet of lorries.
‘David has really taken us forward
since he took over in 1990,’ says
Richard Harper, one of the seven-
strong team of directors, who
has been with the company for
over 20 years. ‘The commitment
the company has made to the
galvanising plant and many other
developments, particularly by
bringing the manufacturing down to
just two sites, has built on the solid
foundations laid down by Frank back
in 1969.’
Until three years ago IAE was
operating from five sites all within a
radius of 15 miles, but the purchase
of the Longton site, near Stoke on
Trent, ten years ago has formed
the catalyst for what is now taking
shape. The manufacturing site has
recently been extended and a new
office complex is planned.
But this isn’t a company that believes
in overstretching itself and thereby
creating future problems. Whilst
COMPANY news
today’s world sees tremendous
business challenges and as
competitive a market place as there
has ever been IAE still believes in
taking things one step at a time.
‘We have always had a policy
of learning not to run before we
can walk, so when this site was
purchased we did nothing with it
for the first two years. That was for
two reasons. Firstly, this site was
previously Coal Board land and
there was a pit here. The pit needed
to be filled in before we could build.
Then, following the purchase, we
wanted to make sure that we were
still providing the necessary income
to be able to invest in the plant and
machinery necessary.’
Having achieved their goals, with the
considerable help of a very committed
workforce, IAE’s progression has
duly included the galvanising plant
and sheet metal works. They have
also added the latest in robotic and
laser technology, including even
more recently investment in a new
flat bed laser machine, all of which
the company believes will help keep
costs down and quality up, and in so
doing pass on those benefits to their
customers.
Four robotic machines are in use at
the present and there is an on-going
policy of ensuring the company’s
techniques and systems are the best
in the business. That’s because they
believe in moving forward rather
than standing still. They are arguably
now the largest manufacturer of
steel railings and mesh fencing which makes a comprehensive range want to get on with the job, and
systems in the UK, as well as of products from kissing gates to all provide quality products. I believe
the leading agricultural livestock manner of access gates, all with the that over the next decade we will be
handling equipment manufacturers, intention of providing easy access to manufacturing many more products
but they also understand all about rights of way. There is an additional from here. We are looking at new
complacency. sector within Centrewire that markets all the time - cycle shelters
They purchased Centrewire in 2006 manufactures benches and tables are our latest range and our policy
from recycled plastic and it runs as is never to say never about anything
a separate entity within IAE. we might make in the future.’
But IAE is in no way getting ahead Fencing News congratulates IAE
of itself. The 450-strong team that on its 40th anniversary and wishes
makes up the company carries the the company every success in the
same down to earth spirit that Frank future.
Klucznik started with 40 years ago
when he started using the slogan that
originally made his name. Richard For more information .
reckons that is what keeps their feet contact IAE.
firmly on the ground no matter how Tel: 01538 755888.
large the company grows. Fax: 01538 751300.
Email: fencingsales@iae.co.uk.
‘We are down to earth people. All
www.iae.co.uk
of the directors and everybody in
the company are just people who
fencing news June 2009 35
 For all your fencing needs
An independent supplier • All types of fencing and gate timbers
with over • Construction and specialist timbers
120 years experience… • All with the best protection
• A one-stop fencing shop

Linnell Bros Limited, Silverstone Fields Farm, Silverstone, Northants NN12 8TB
Tel: 01327 354 422 Fax: 01327 355 840 info@linnellbros.co.uk www.linnellbros.co.uk

Well placed for the future
NWT Distribution builds on past successes
Andrew Green and Jonathan
Auld, sons of the founders
of Northern Wood Terminals
Limited, are actively
engaged in building up the
supply base and broadening
the product range of NWT
Distribution Limited, a sister
company originally set up in
1985 to service the fencing
industry.
In the current economic climate and
with the benefit of long standing
connections new supply lines are
being established in readiness for
the recovery to more normal levels
of timber consumption.
Like many industries, the timber
trade that emerges from the current
recession is likely to look very
different from that which entered
it. However, relationships that have
endured through family connections
will still substantially underpin the
future activities of the company.
These will range from an expansion
in the supply base of agricultural
fencing and round timber products
to include the production of
the company’s own dedicated
supply base in Sweden which will
supplement the established lines
from the Baltics to a substantial
expansion in the supply of timber
products to the merchant trade.
The company, which operates from
a terminal at the Port of Ipswich, is
COMPANY news
and sawn fencing products and can
supply specialist sizes to order. All
products can be supplied untreated
if required for customers with their
own treatment facilities and most
products can be supplied in either
redwood or whitewood as desired.
The company also supplies a wide
range of products for the construction
industry including kiln dried graded
carcassing and tile battens.
NWT Distribution Limited would like
to take this opportunity to thank all
its customers for their support and
looks forward to continuing and
expanding on these relationships in
the future.
For more information contact .
ideally situated to take advantage
NWT DISTRIBUTION
of regular shipping from its major
supplying countries with excellent The Gate House.
transport links allowing nationwide Westbank Terminal.
distribution. Its close proximity to Port of Ipswich.
the Port of Felixstowe allows the Wherstead Road.
company to incorporate products Ipswich IP2 8NB
from less traditional sources.
Tel: 01473 687686.
The company stocks all of the Fax: 01473 687688
mainstream peeled, machine round
fencing news June 2009 37
 TIMBER UPDATE

Osmose MicroPro
The Colour
Just Gets Better!
A Revolutionary New Wood
Preservative Technology
Ian Rickhuss Sales Director M&M
Timber, “We showcased our products
at the 2008 Play Fair exhibition
held at Stoneleigh Park and the
micronized timber was very well
received by manufacturers, specifiers
and purchasers. The consistent
fresh colour was a big attraction and
comments such as “Makes wood look
like it should” and “The timber looks
more natural” were made. One year
on the colour has enriched and the
product has weathered beautifully.
Micronized Copper is a revolutionary
new wood preservative from leading
technology supplier Osmose.The
MicroPro system utilizes patent
pending micronizing technology to
grind copper particles so small that
attractive colour allows DIY enthusiasts
they can penetrate into the wood in
and contractors to build with treated
solid form. Wood products treated
timber that appears lighter, fresher,
with the MicroPro preservative
and more natural in appearance which
system are known as Micronized
enriches over time.
timber™, and offer the consumer
benefits such as: .
Osmose MicroPro Sets
• Lighter, Consistent, Fresher
Environmental Benchmarks
“Natural” colour
Osmose MicroPro technology is being
• Better paint and stain ability.
used to create a new generation of
• Improved corrosion protection wood preservatives across the world.
for exterior fasteners .
In the United States the Osmose
and hardware.
micronized copper technology has
• Pigmented colour options been recognised by the international
. standards accreditation body
Modern Fresh Appearance Scientific Certification Systems as an
“Environmentally Preferred Product”.
Micronized timber has a fresher
“Natural” colour compared to .
alternative products. This unique For more information visit.
appearance helps differentiate the www.osmose.co.uk
product in the marketplace. The

38 fencing news June 2009


Don’t Compromise On Quality
There is plenty of talk
about prematurely failing
fence posts and the various
“new”steps suppliers are
taking to ensure this doesn’t
happen in the future.
One supplier is even offering a
significant guarantee on products
treated with Osmose Micro Pro
– leading people to perhaps believe
that alternative treatments are
not as effective! But it should be
noted that any bona fide chemical
treatment – be it from Osmose,
Arch, Wolman etc. or even creosote
from Koppers – will be ineffective if
the pre-requisites for proper timber
treatment under pressure are not
met.
• Firstly the timber MUST be dry –
at or near 28% (fibre saturation
point).
• Secondly, if the final application
entails in-ground contact (fence
posts, stakes, gravel boards
etc) then the timber should be
redwood. Redwood absorbs
treatment radially, thus allowing
ALL the sapwood to be treated.
timber update
• Thirdly (and finally) MAKE SURE
IT’S 4!! All in ground contact
applications must be treated to
hazard class 4 – something we
insist on, but don’t hear about
much from the competition – nor
indeed from specifiers!
With these 3 criteria satisfied, there
should be virtually no prematurely
failing fence posts.
Our customer base includes utilities,
the rail network, leading fencing
contractors and thoroughbred stud
farms – where quality is king and
price - though important - is not the
deciding factor. We pressure treat
thousands of wood poles, railway
sleepers and fence posts every year
all to the same exacting standards
which is why our products stand the resources that when harvested from resource that is available to us as a
test of time. sustainable resources ticks all the result.
right boxes.
There are, of course, many other We may not be the cheapest, but
suppliers of treated timber who take Why, therefore, compromise? you can be assured that when it
the requisite care, but sadly there are comes to quality, service, and whole
We at Calders & Grandidge hold both
also many who work to a price and life cost, we are definitely at the
FSC and PEFC chain of custody,
compromise standards as a result. forefront!
Sector 4 Scheme approval for the
This not only proves very expensive treatment & supply of highways
in the longer term, but also does
fencing, ISO:9000 and ISO:14001.
treated timber a disservice. For more information visit.
We are also part of the Saint-Gobain
www.caldersandgrandidge.com
Timber is one of our only true natural group, benefiting from the vast
fencing news June 2009 39

TDP EXPANDS
Netpave, a porous paving
solution with a proven track
record for gravel and grassed
RANGE WITH
projects, is now available
from TDP Ltd, the specialist
in fibre technology for
building and landscaping.
NETPAVE POROUS
Appointed as the sole UK distributor
for the leading Netlon range of nets,
grids and meshes, TDP has now
PAVING SOLUTION
taken on the Netpave family of
paving solutions, also from Netlon.
Manufactured from 100% recycled
polyethylene, the market-leading
Netpave 25 and Netpave 50 provide
an easy to use, durable porous grid
solution for the provision of pathways,
car parks and other trafficked areas
that require stabilisation.
Favoured by architects and specifiers,
Netpave provides a porous surface
solution for both gravel and grassed
projects from domestic driveways to
commercial car parks.
Both Netpave 25 and Netpave
50 combine the unique benefit of
flexibility with a rapid fastening
system. Connected by lugs and
slots, the flexible grids can be laid on
undulating surfaces and gradients,
without fracturing or separating.
Netpave 50 can be filled with soil for
grass seeding, the cellular structure
and open base enables unrestricted
news
root growth. Alternatively it can
be filled with gravel. The cellular
structure will retain the stone and
prevent loss, displacement or rutting
of the aggregate infill.
Netpave 25, like Netpave 50,
combines the unique benefit of
flexibility with a rapid fastening
system. Netpave 25 is designed
to be used on top of existing grass
surfaces to provide a level of
protection to a grass surface which
needs to be trafficked. It needs no
excavation, it is simply laid onto the
grass surface and is ready to be
used to improve vehicle traction and
minimise rutting.
The grid height is only 25mm, so it
is almost invisible after two to three
months of a grass growing season.
Although designed for permanent
usage, it can be laid temporarily and
removed if only required for short
periods of time.
Both of these Netlon Netpave
products have a high percentage
open area, so are ideal solutions for
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
(SUDS) applications.
.
For further information please
contact TDP on 01629 820011
or visit www.tdpltd.com.
fencing news June 2009 41
 company profile
New acquisition for Torry Hill
Victoria Poolman travels to Milstead in Kent to find out more about the latest developments
Tucked away in a beautiful
corner of the Kent countryside
lies Torry Hill Farm, an estate
which has been in John
Leigh-Pemberton’s family
for generations.
With the majority of his 2,500 acres
devoted to livestock, arable and
orchards of cherry and plum trees,
you’d be forgiven for thinking that
Torry Hill was all about agriculture,
but with 850 of those acres being
coppiced chestnut woodland, John
is seizing the opportunity to grow his
business at the same rate he grows
his trees.
Despite being around since the
Romans came to Britain, chestnut’s
popularity dwindled during the late
eighties and early nineties but is
now back at the forefront; a product
whose time has come again, with
the company processing fifty acres
per year.
John tells me, “It’s greenest wood
possible – what other timber actually
wants to be cut? Once we use the
Tel: 01795 886 020
The Chalkpit, Lade Wood Hill,
Doddington, Kent, ME9 0ED
44 fencing news June 2009
wood, it’s a complete cycle with
the regrowth occurring so quickly
that it’s mature and ready to be
harvested again in around 14 years.
So given that I’ve got this resource,
it makes perfect sense to make the
most of it.”
And John is doing just that, with his
recent takeover of local business D.
Wood and Sons:
“We used to supply chestnut as
standing wood only, so all we did
was grow it. However, in the nineties
it became necessary to sell products
ourselves, making pales and fence
posts to supply wholesale to fencing
businesses.”
One of which was D. Wood and
Sons, just four miles down the road
in Rodmersham. Business was
looking promising for Torry Hill, but everyone more, as John kept all the This further investment was made
when D. Wood made the decision staff and even employed three others possible thanks to a grant from the
to let the premises for another use from the area to kick-start the new South East Economic Development
and sell up, John was grieved to be initiative, applying his own family- Agency (SEEDA) along with support
losing such a good customer. So, he run ethos to the company. John has from the Forestry Commission, who
took the initiative and bought the since erected a beautiful 10,000sqft contributed to the building costs in
company. building panelled with his own larch, order to aid woodland management
The solution couldn’t have suited in which the business can grow. and encourage rural employment.
• Chestnut Fencing
• Chestnut Rose Arches
• Bespoke Chestnut Products
• Chestnut Hop Poles
• Post & Rail
• Hurdles
www.torryhill.co.uk

George Wood
Currently in the process of moving,
it really is a brand new start for
the employees of D. Wood and
Sons, with all their machinery being
updated in order to improve the
quality of the finished products.
John Gambell, fencing manager,
has been at the forefront of the new
changes. He fills me in:
“I started out with D. Wood 18
years ago. My wife, Denise, is the
daughter of the late Dennis Wood
who started the enterprise back in
‘67. He came from a family of wood
cutters and we’re all really pleased
to be working for John and carrying
on working within the community as
a family.”
Indeed, amongst those I meet as I’m
shown around the sites, is George
Wood, who has been making gates
for 58 years (quite good, considering
he’s only 21), and whose father and
grandfather before him had notched
up similar figures in their trades.
It’s wonderful to see such a future
Manufacturers and suppliers
of quality railings/palisade
Contact in the first instance
L M Bateman & Company Limited
Island Works, Cheddleton, Staffordshire ST13 7HN
Telephone: 01538 361326
Facsimile: 01538 360803
Email: sales@lmbateman.co.uk
in what remains to be a traditional,
family-run enterprise based in a
small community.
With the turnover increasing to
mirror the popularity of chestnut,
Torry Hill is now supplying cleft,
hurdles, post and rail and other
quirky pieces, such as miniature
hurdles, throughout the midlands
and the south of England, also using
the benefits of their location to
export into Europe.
Business is really taking off, with
Torry Hill having recently designed a
rustic picket fence for Ightham Mote,
owned by the National Trust, as well
as supplying 1313 rolls of chestnut
fence to a large pipeline contract
near Twickenham - that’s 7½ ,miles
and 66 tonnes worth of fence – and
with all 98,000 pales having been
hand split and tipped, quality really
is guaranteed.
John Gambell doesn’t just supply
the fencing, he’s also quite good at
problem solving:
/mesh systems/gates.
Mr. Ian Darlington
07801303764
company profile
“We recently sorted an issue with Indeed, for satisfied customers and
bank erosion from boat wash at a sturdy fences that go the distance,
lake in Red Bridge Lakes, Woodford, chestnut is the way forward.
Essex. By applying the same
Perfect for temporary or permanent
principles as we did to canals in
fencing, flexible, durable, split along
Holland, we came up with the idea
the grain for strength and with
of putting an 18inch fence inside
pointed tops to shed rainwater and
the water line to take the impact out
keep the end grain from rotting, the
of the wash.” However, by his own
two Johns’ are clearly paving - or
admission, by far most interesting
rather, fencing - their way to a very
job to date was supplying Star Wars
successful future. As John Gambell
with timber for their treehouses.
concludes:
Delivering to Pinewood Studios? It’s
all in a day’s work for this team. “Our chestnut fencing is strong,
secure, economic and unbelievably
And with the profile of chestnut on
light – which makes it easy for one
the up, Torry Hill is set to be in for
man to erect an entire fence, thus
even more interesting orders.
saving a good deal of time and
The popularity of this wood may well money.”
be down to the recent preservative
Indeed, fencers should bear this
issues circulating within the industry.
company in mind if they’re looking
As chestnut is full of tannins, it
for a traditional and attractive
requires no treatment. As John
fencing material to please both
Leigh-Pemberton explains: “I have
their customers and their pockets
just replaced a spile fence around a
– because both chestnut and Torry
park that’s lasted 42 years, we also
Hill are certainly names we’ll all
have a section of chestnut fencing
being hearing a lot more.”
around the orchard that was put up
just before the Second World War
– and it’s still hanging on!” For all enquiries regarding .
chestnut products please .
And if that wasn’t reason enough,
contact John Gambell or .
given the current need to be green,
Linda Lumsden on .
wood that regenerates so quickly is
01795 886020, fax
another selling point , as is the fact
01795 886196 or email
that the industry helps to maintain
chestnut@torryhill.co.uk
Kent’s famous bluebell woods.
fencing news June 2009 45

An unexpected 25% increase in
personal thefts and a 4% rise in
domestic burglaries in the official
CREDIT
quarterly crime figures published
yesterday confirmed predictions that
the recession and rising joblessness
will fuel a rise in property crime.
CRUNCH
Writes Alan Travis of the Guardian
But the rises have yet to reach the
levels estimated by Home Office
CRIME
internal projections. Based on crime
rates during the last recession in the
early 1990s violent crime rose by 19%.
Increases on this scale have yet to be
reflected in the official crime figures.
To tackle these trends the national
agenda is focused on robust physical
security measures and many are now
finding that one of the most powerful
defences is Vandgard, an advanced
anti climb guard for fences walls gates
and roofs.
Vandgard is designed to slow down the
intruder, hinder break-in and increase
the time the intruder spends trying to
get over a fence or wall. Just seeing a
security fence topped with Vandgard
is often enough to turn away most
casual intruders because the premises
are too difficult to get into.
Vandgard’s design is unique,
consisting of a series of curved vanes,
each revolving freely around a central
shaft to create an unstable barrier
security
which moves if anyone attempts to
climb over it.
Manufactured from a technically
complex high tensile alloy, Vandgard
is strong, durable and completely
corrosion resistant. This corrosion
resistance means that it has a very
long life and is also particularly
suitable for exposed areas and those
vulnerable to pollution. In addition, its
superior corrosion resistance means
that the material stays bright and so
maintains deterrent effect throughout
its life.
.
For more information visite.
www.vandgard.co.uk
fencing news June 2009 47
 sawmills

JAMES JONES’ £22.5m investment

Scotland’s largest independent
sawmiller, James Jones
& Sons Ltd, is pleased to
announce that construction
of its new £22.5m state.
of the art sawmill, at Lockerbie
in South Scotland is at an
advanced stage.
Designed to complement and enhance
existing on-site infrastructure and
wood processing capabilities the new
“super-site” establishes Lockerbie
as one of the UK’s largest timber
processing sites.
When production begins in Autumn
2009 Lockerbie 3 will have a
single shift capacity of 150K m³
sawn, more than doubling the
capacity of James Jones’s existing
sawmill in Dumfries which it will
replace. Output from Lockerbie 3
will primarily focus upon carcassing
timbers although it will incorporate
added flexibility to offer a range of
specifications for the construction,
fencing, pallet & packaging markets
which complement the existing
product portfolio.
Lockerbie 3 will also deliver
improvements in quality, yield and
production speeds, using three
dimensional laser technology to
scan each log and calculate optimal
cutting patterns.
Joint Managing Director of James
Jones and Sons, Mr Ian Pirie
comments:
“The site is one of the most
advanced in Europe, and gives
us great flexibility in meeting our
customers’ future needs. This
sizeable investment represents
James Jones’ firm commitment
to British sawmilling and timber
processing whilst further enhancing
our product portfolio as a group
overall.”
He continues:
“This is the largest single
development project the company Installation of second edger at James Jones Lockerbie Sawmill
has undertaken to date and has
progressed very smoothly. This
approximately £40m, and the entire and the Forestry Commission, will
reflects the long term partnerships
Lockerbie complex will employ 90 exceed 500,000m3 per annum.
we have with all of our contractors
people working on two high speed
and suppliers. We are confident of .
saw lines, and a highly efficient
opening on schedule in the Autumn For more information contact.
secondary processing line.
with production due to start around James Jones & Sons Ltd.
1 October.” When fully operational the site’s total Tel: 01324 562 241 .
annual roundwood requirement, Fax: 01324 558 755 .
Site investment, upon completion
sourced from both private growers or visit www.jamesjones.co.uk
of the new sawmill, will total

Head Office: 30 Prothero Works, Bilport Lane,

Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 0NT
Tel: +44 (0)121 556 6345
Fax: +44 (0)121 556 9737
Email: harry@metroestates.co.uk

Established nearly 20 years ago in the heart of the West Midlands manufacturing Metropolitan has become
the name on everybody’s list when it comes to palisade fencing and gates. Metropolitan offer an unrivalled
24-48 hour delivery service on pallisade fencing ranging from 1.8 to 3 metres high.

Palisade Vertical Welded Bar

Fencing
Available in a wide variety of specifications.
Metropolitan can offer a fencing range that
is both flexible when it comes to meeting
your requirements and extremely secure
Strong and durable, Vertical Welded Bar railings are able to withstand
great impacts and are extremely resistant to vandalism.
Aesthetically pleasing, it is the perfect product for securing and
segregating public and private areas.

Bowtop Fencing
Palisade Gates Bowtop fencing provides a pleasing appearance to all areas
Metropolitan can also offer a wide range of purpose made and stock gates ranging from pedestrian
where a lower security risk is perceived.
access up to large plant vehicle access. All gates are available to match fencing from 900mm to
3.6 high and up to 12m wide. They also come complete with a sliding latch and lockable drop bolts. Metropolitan Fencing has recently invested in machinery
to manufacture Bowtop railings on site. Independent
Rails from Metropolitan’s other systems, this allows us to offer
50 x 50 mm. Steel Angle Rails connected with 12mm cup sq. bolts & Permacones. All rails are fully short lead times on this extremely high quality and popular
punched for pale attachment and are optional available with one or two fee per day. fencing.
Posts The lower heights offer a favourable solution in the segregation of
102 x 44 mm. Available with optional base-plates, wall mounting or cranked option. children’s playgrounds, parks, gardens, schools
Posts are also available manufactured for use with three strands of barbed wire. or areas that require demarcation.
Pales
D Profile : 3m (general purpose), 3.5mm (security) Finishes
W Profile : 2mm (standard), 2.5mm (general purpose), 3mm (security)
Self-colour For self applied Finish
Fittings Galvanised Hot-Dipped galvanised
Rivets and Collars. Bolts and permacone nuts: M8 (‘snap-off’ / anti-vandal) Galvanised & Polyester Powder Coated to any RAL or BS Colour

48 fencing news June 2009


It looks like wood, feels like wood
Chris Berry finds out more about Wood-Grain
There is a new fencing system
that is already gaining friends
through out the fencing
industry. Wood grain is what
its all about the new range
from supalite.
Danny walls is the general manager
and he along with a growing list of
customers are convinced that wood
grain is the alternative to concrete
posts and gravel boards and now even
timber with the uncertainty of timber
treatments.
Danny adds “we took over supalite
in 2005 since then we have come a
long way and I would be the first to
acknowledge that some people did
have a bad experience with supalite
before we took over, but all that is
behind us now.
Wood grain is not a foil wrap like the
ones you see on doors and windows it
actually does feel and look like wood
and just to prove it we have provided
a sample with this months issue of
fencing news”
It is the unique formula that gives wood
company news
Grain its texture and appearance and summer. Been a women I can even guarantee that using wood grain will
the manufacturing process ensures help with the offloading and fixing save you money.”
that every piece is different just like of this product with its lightweight
.
timber. properties.
For more information please .
Sales are really taking off and the ““I think an endorsement like that says contact Danny Walls.
most important and gratifying aspect it all and really sums up wood grain” WOOD-GRAIN .
of it all is that customers who did have FENCING SYSTEMS.
If any customers would like to see a
a bad experience in the early days are Tel: 01977 689111.
full size post and gravel board just
now coming back to us. www.woodgrainfencing.co.uk
give me a call. I can assure you, you
They can see the benefits it has to will not be disappointed and can
offer, like so many people did when
it was first introduced in 2002. One
such customer is the well known
chain of merchants Naylor Myers who
have 10 branches.
Lisa brown their marketing manager
adds
What a wonderful product!!! The
product was displayed at Brighouse
Branch without my knowledge, I
walked straight past it thinking it was
a wooden panel and post’s, it never
occurred to me that this product was
plastic. We now are producing signage
to ask people to touch the product
along with pos to explain that this is
not wood. A wonderful product that I
Feel the sample product inserted in the mag. You won’t believe it!
know I will be using on my garden this
fencing news June 2009 49
 new products

FEEL THE TENSION!

Rob Wilkinson watches the innovative new Scot Fencer roll out in England!
You could cut the tension
with a knife, or more
precisely you could roll the
tension with a Scot Fencer,
an innovative new product
that’s just received a very
enthusiastic thumbs up to its
first project in England!
Designed by Clive Houldey of DCH
Farm Sales and developed by
agricultural engineer Chris Thompson
of BoM Agriquipment, this simple
and after discussions with Chris “We’ve also installed two lines of much of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire
steel frame, tractor mounted
came up with the Scotfencer. barbed wire around the perimeter and specialises in the installation of
solution has recently rolled out at a
which again was handled with ease post and rail.
small horse paddock in Crowle near “I can’t give it enough praise as
by the Scot Fencer!
Scunthorpe and, according to Belton- it’s made our job so much easier!” North of the border the Scot Fencer
based fencing contractors Pearson enthused Dave Pearson “and we “We’ve worked with Chris for the is already at work on a number of
Brothers, it really does the business estimate that it’s reduced the time last two years and use his post hole sheep farms in the Borders as Chris
cutting down installation time by at we’re on site by around half for this borer for most jobs so we were only explained: “In Scotland there are a
least 50% and saving on the real particular project in Crowle. It’s just too pleased to test trial this new few Scot Fencers at work and it’s
back breaking work! a case of rolling it out and stapling it product. from a trial up there that it got its
to each post. name.
Clive imported a wire tensioning “Even though this is a small project
machine previously and saw an “The consistency and quality of the for a local land owner it’s proved a “We decided to develop this
opening the market for a front wire tension in the fencing all the way around really successful test case for the tool in 2008 and spent a few
dispenser that could load on to the the 350m border is outstanding and it Scot Fencer and it’s transformed how months manufacturing prototypes
front of a tractor and get into the would be tough work to replicate this we work,” added Dave who travels before arriving at this design. We
corners and tension from either side standard by hand. with his brother Anthony across manufacture all Scot Fencers in

50 fencing news June 2009

 new products
house and have taken it to a number
of exhibitions including the Highland DCH - Farm Sales, .
Show,” added Chris. The Dods, Lauder TD2 6SD.
Tel 01578 722272 / .
B.o.M. (Agriquipment) Sales was
07703 488277.
established in 1984 to specialise in
www.dchfarmsales.co.uk
Front Linkage, P.T.O. and also Tractor
Mounted Auger Feeder Mixers. They BoM (Agriquipment).
also manufacture a range of single South Grange Farm, Burringham, .
and twin auger animal feeder mixers Scunthorpe DN17 3AB.
for mounting on telescopic handlers Tel: 01724 783887 / .
and have developed sawdust and 07738 321262.
straw spreader attachments for www.bomagri.com
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 company profile

Redefining Borderland
With a website that’s about to Mike Jarvis
be launched and the complete
redevelopment of their site in
Southampton, big things are
happening for Borderland
Fencing – changes that will
ensure their name is top of
the pile, wherever you are in
the South.
Making the most of a lull in the
construction industry, the company
is seizing the opportunity to play
catch-up, rebranding in order to
collect all separate sides of the
business under one umbrella. This
will put a name to the fencing empire
which has grown under Mike Jarvis,
consisting of Borderland Fencing
contractors, the Golden Larch retail
site in Fareham, Concept Metalcraft
for steel fabrication and Southern
Timber Products for all wooden fence
manufacturing.
With so many facets to the company,
Mike’s business took off almost panels and putting them up the next “We really grew up with Barratt’s
it’s incredible to think that only fifteen
immediately: day. The next step came when we and they have gone from strength to
years ago MD Mike Jarvis was just
inherited Ace Fencing’s site, which strength - when we first got involved
setting out building garden furniture “To start with, we were working providing us with about 25 units on they had about 80 units a year, and
in his parents’ shed. Having had a go in a polytunnel at a local nursery, a social housing development. That last year they completed on 700
at making panels and erecting them, spending the evenings making was my first taste of contract work which is testimony to their success.”
and I realised that volume was the With Borderland being Barratt’s only
way to go, so we started writing to fencing contractor on the books, it’s
local developers and one by one, we a match made in heaven.
began to win the contracts.”
Now having been busy for a decade
There’s one particular contract that and achieving a turnover of £5m (of
Mike has to thank for his success, which Borderline alone contributes
with Barratt’s Southampton branch £3.5m) a slow in trade has given
originally providing Mike and his Mike the opportunity to update their
team with a whopping 60% of their brand and bring the sites up to mirror
work. That’s now down to 20% of the growth the company has seen.
the total workload, which remains to Offices and a new retail site are
be a colossal contract of which many currently being put into place at the
are envious. Having maintained such Borderline site in Swanwick and the
a strong relationship with Barratt’s company has splashed out on hiring
- a company known for their high a salesperson as well as getting a
standards - for an impressive ten marketing team onboard to help
years, it’s certainly something to be secure contracts and ensure that the
proud of. Mike explains: company continues to grow.

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 company profile

“Up until now, we’ve done very little
marketing as most of our work has
come through word of mouth, but
at times like these we’re starting
to explore other avenues and put
ourselves out there. Despite the
industry taking a bit of a blow of late,
I’m very confident about the future,
and though the kind of work we do is
both competitive and demanding, we
have a solid reputation that will see
us through the next year or so until
things get moving again,” says Mike.
And he’s certainly got a good team
behind him, employing sixty people
over the four sites he owns. Indeed,
Mike pinpoints hiring his contract
manager, Chris Church, as one of
the best moves he’s made: “Chris
has worked here for seven years -
when he joined he had a great deal
of knowledge within the industry and
he worked hard to help triple our
turnover in the space of a year, so I
have a lot to thank him for.”
On top of Chris’s efforts, Mike puts his
success down to having trustworthy
staff and adopting a policy of giving
equity stakes in the business for his
employees: “It is an initiative that’s
done wonders for Borderland. By
encouraging people who work for the
company to invest in it, they have a
personal interest in the success of
the business. It’s the best incentive
to get people working hard and
gaining financially as a result of their
own efforts.”
And all those efforts have certainly
paid off - having “grown from
nothing”, Mike’s blossoming
enterprise is both professional and
successful, yet he remains down to
earth and constantly striving for the
further development of his business.
“My five year plan is to develop the
retail sites. Having stayed away
from that side of fencing for so long,
we’re now looking to replicate what
we have at Fareham and at this site,
supplying everything from sleepers
and lap panels to decking and sawn
posts, we’re a one-stop-shop and I
would like to see the company having
a prominence within the whole of the
south of England.”
Ambitious? Yes. Achievable?
Absolutely. And if the last fifteen years
are anything to go by, Borderland
Fencing’s mission looks set for world
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 chelsea

Chelsea Show 2009

Victoria Poolman gives an overview of this year’s show
With some amazing designs,
beautiful gardens and
stunning products, there was
no sign of a depression at this
year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Sponsoring the event for the third year
running, Marshalls was back with
designer Ian Dexter and an urban
design to support the company’s
Campaign for Better Landscapes.
The Marshalls Living Street received
a silver-gilt award and proved a huge
success with the public, following
last year’s child’s play theme with a
street-scene display of four terraced
houses, each surrounded by western
red cedar fencing and landscaped to
perfection.
Though each garden was rather
modest in terms of space, Ian’s
design was testimony to how much
can be done with a small urban area, Marshalls took the opportunity landscaping can be personalised, generating fantastic publicity for
including fitting in room to grow to incorporate a series of ideas even where space is limited. their full range of hard landscaping
vegetables, plant flowers – and park and styles into one garden. Giving and natural stone products, and
Aside from their garden, Marshalls
the car. attention to green issues whilst demonstrating how these can be used
had a great presence at the show:
highlighting the forgotten spaces at to be both creative and functional.
With each garden tailored individually supporting a number of award-
the front of houses, Ian reflected how
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show include Jersey Farmers Union’s
spectacular display of vegetables,
showing off the produce of the
Channel Islands in its full colour and
glory. Similarly, NFU managed to
create a masterpiece using foodie
inspirations. Expectations were high,
following the fantastic floral display
of bursting pipes last year and they
certainly didn’t disappoint, with a
cycle of colours portrayed with fruit,
vegetables and flowers – arranged in
chelsea
piles and rows so neat and precise papers was that of James May’s
you could spend hours marvelling at plasticine garden - an original and
the detail. fun design, full of vibrant colours.
And for those who prefer something a
When it comes to imagination, an
little darker, along with the support of
undersea reef garden courtesy of
Harley Davidson, Domoney Ltd and
the Cayman Islands’ Department of
King’s Landscapes brought a brilliant
Tourism brought a new perspective to
biker theme to their garden, giving a
visitors. With the hull of a boat on the
touch of hells-angel to all those pretty
roof and a beautiful blue light filtering
daffs and lilies.
through to the rockeries below, it
really did impress. Dotted amongst the stalls were
a number of companies selling
Another of the thirteen show gardens,
innovative garden furniture and
and one of the most impressive,
buildings. When it comes to art, vast
came from the makers of toilet roll –
bronze sculptures attracted much
yes, really. The Quilted Velvet Garden
attention, particularly the designs
was pure luxury, with a beautiful bed
of Will Wilson, who brought several
of pink Busy Lizzies, grass-topped
of his giant bronze snails, each
cubes and ferns, and a decadently
weighing half a ton, all the way from
cushioned snug scooped out of the
Oz to get Willie Wildlife Sculptures on
grass verge in purple and violet, to
the map.
complement the scheme.
Quercus Fencing and Oak Leaf
And for all those out of work stock-
Gates remained to be the only
brokers and bankers who abandoned
representatives from the fencing
Jeremy Kyle to attend the show, there
industry, but with plenty of hard
was a series of themed credit-crunch
landscaping ideas, this year’s show
gardens, including The Off-Shore
proved to be every bit as inspirational
Garden with its turquoise pool and
and innovative for designers,
miniature floating yacht. This project
landscapers and keen gardeners
was another delivered with the help
alike.
of Marshalls - designed at the last
minute following the cancellation of
Flemings, whose depot was badly For more information,
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bush fires in Australia.
One display which dominated the
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 company news
Even in the tough times...
Northpoint knows how to compete
As the recession has knocked
the economy customers are
increasingly looking for ‘best
value’ from all areas of their supply
chain. Decision-makers are more
cost conscious, and although the
deal is important customers are
still focused on reducing their
on-going operating costs through
sustainable investment in high
quality products and services.
Enter Northpoint as the powder
coating applicator of choice for
many of the major players in UK
steel perimeter systems market.
Northpoint are able to compliment
clients through the provision of a
fast and responsive powder coating
service. Northpoint operate a fleet
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product on the UK mainland. The
polyester powder coatings applied
all meet the requirements of BS
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the 10 year warranty products or
the 30 year warranty products have
been purchased.
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Clients have dedicated Account
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requirements are fully understood,
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to the logistics and production
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In all Northpoint remove the
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We benchmark ourselves against the
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Philip Dawson, Northpoint’s Technical Director
the products used in the coating
process, the ease of access to
information through the dedicated
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reduced capital costs through use
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Philip Dawson, Northpoint’s
Technical Director says “Northpoint
remains the largest applicator of
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meaning we can respond to the
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“You have to build your credentials
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 company profile

CLINTON GATES...
A NEW VENTURE FOR AN OLD ESTATE
When a company prides
itself on looking after the
community, preserving
tradition and crafting quality
products from sustainable
wood, it’s always good news
to hear of an expansion. So
when Clinton Devon Estates,
home to Victoria Sawmills,
launched a new business, it
came as no surprise to hear
how quickly the venture had
taken off.
William explains: “We’ve been
building gates since 1887, so it’s
not an entirely new idea! Originally
we built them just for ourselves; for
our various Clinton Devon Estates’ we decided to set up Clinton Gates, working days, and are also keen to Council (FSC) Chain of Custody
properties and to help with the to supply wholesale quality softwood take on bespoke projects. Certificate confirming our commitment
management of the 25,000 acres gates all over the UK.” to environmental sustainability - and
With a large percentage of the
of estate land across North and East in 2005, the estates were also the
Offering a huge range of gates timber used to make Clinton Gates
Devon. recipients of The Queen’s Award for
for a wide variety of functions, coming directly from the estate, it’s
Sustainability.”
“Soon enough, we began making including agricultural and equestrian, of huge importance to William that
gates for other people locally. They driveways, and even lytch gates and the company’s raw products are As if that wasn’t enough to give Clinton
were so impressed with the quality manorial entrances, the company sustainably sourced: Devon Estates their credentials,
of the design and construction that can deliver stock items within five they have also been included in the
“We hold a Forestry Stewardship

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Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to
Work for, as well as being involved in
the Investors in People scheme. For
such a traditional company, having a
sense of community has always been
highly valued, as William says; “The
estate’s currently employ sixty-five
people and by working together, we
all want to maintain and develop the
estates so it is here for generations
to come.”
Indeed, the company’s mission
statement is: ‘To secure the long
term prosperity of the Estates and
the people who live and work on
them in ways which care for the
countryside and assist the wider
community’, which is a policy they
clearly stand by.
But not everything is about doing it
the traditional way, with the company
focusing on updating their technology
and ensuring that the Clinton Gates
name is out there for people to see.
And with the new web-site, www.
clintongates.com, proving to be a
big success already, William is keen
to promote Clinton Gates for their
quality, durability and attractiveness.
company profile
“There is plenty going on at the economic downturn.
moment to really build up the new
At the Fencing News, we wish
enterprise, enabling us to cope with
William the best of luck with the
large orders. We’ve just recently
continued success of Clinton Gates.
invested in new machinery to
We’ll be back soon to see how those
improve our efficiency and with trade
expansions are coming along…
increasing quickly, I’m now looking
to take on an apprentice, as well as .
developing ideas for expansion in the Welcoming new customers .
near future”, William concludes. from both retail and trade, .
Clinton Gates looks forward to
A positive story amidst all the
hearing from you. .
recession blues: it’s good to hear
Tel: 01395 562555 or
that such strong values and quality
enquiries@clintongates.com
workmanship are helping Clinton
Gates to flourish, regardless of the
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 contrActor

At Home in the Country

Andy Taylor talks to Victoria Poolman about his niche market
There’s a lot to be said for
sticking to what you know,
and in Andy Taylor’s case, it’s
done him very proud indeed.
Based in Pelynt near Looe in
Cornwall, Andy’s business, AW Taylor
Fencing, serves the needs of farmers
in his area. As a fencing contractor,
he erects good quality fences to the
best of standards and as a supplier
he provides fencing products, gates
and agricultural equipment such as
cattle crushers and feed barriers, to
both customers and trade alike.
“I started up about fifteen years ago
– I was doing a bit of fencing for the
young farmers’ when a chap asked me
how much I charged. That started me
thinking, and I soon started borrowing team and an abundance of work to on in Cornwall, so the recession “Trying to get our hands on the timber
my father-in-law’s tractor and doing a keep everyone busy. Indeed, since hasn’t hit too hard, and the farming we need isn’t always easy as there
bit of fencing at the weekends. At the the Fencing News met Andy back community still have the same needs isn’t a great deal of forestry going on
time I was working for a farmer, but in 2006, he’s taken on another man as ever.” down here. Even if there is harvesting
gradually the fencing took over and I and has more work than ever: going on, at the moment they are
Though work may still be in
went full time.” doing second and third thinnings and
“Things may be a bit slower in abundance, one problem which
no stakes are coming out, and with
Now working alongside Martin Dunn, pace down here in Cornwall, but in does stem from working in the West
large orders to meet, it’s difficult for
with Dan Bullock and John Venning uncertain times we are less affected Country is sourcing wood, as Andy
our local sawmills.”
fencing part-time and Andy’s wife than the rest of the country. Not a tells me:
doing the books, he’s got a nice great deal of manufacturing goes With timber treatment concerns,

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 contrActor
customers are aware and becoming helps everyone else out – and that’s
more discerning about what they what makes it such a nice niche in
ask for, as Andy tells me, “a lot are which to work.”
requesting Douglas Fir or Japanese
Andy is extremely highly-regarded
Larch at the moment as the
and trusted, and his skill earned
redwoods respond so much better to
him four second place awards at the
treatment - if I could get that every
Tornado wire competition. “I’m going
time I would happily pay for it just
to have second place written on my
to ensure I’m providing the absolute
gravestone, but as a friend told me
best products.
– you’re not second, you’re just the
“A friend in Somerset showed me first loser.” But by his own admission,
a sample of a creosoted redwood “you’ve got to have a laugh to make
stake and it really was fantastic the day go quicker.”
– there must have been a pencil’s
With costs stabilising in agriculture,
width in the centre of the post which
Andy has a busy summer ahead
the treatment hadn’t reached, but
and though he has enough work for
I have to think about my lads and
another gang, Andy would rather
it’s such horrible stuff to work with,
manage the work himself to ensure
particularly in the summer. I just
the high-quality trademark of AW
want good product at a fair price that
Taylor Fencing continues.
doesn’t impair the enjoyment of our
work – and most importantly of all, I Andy concludes, “I’m not going to
want our customers to be happy.” make a fortune doing what I’m doing,
but i’ll earn a decent living and be
Andy’s ethos is genuine and he
happy doing it. With everything going
doesn’t just spout about putting the
on at the moment I look around me
customer first, he means it - and he
and I’m so thankful for what I’ve got
has to, working within the farming
going.” With such a great attitude,
community and relying solely on
we’re looking forward to the next
recommendations.
Tornado championships – because if
As he puts it: “Farmers can view as anyone deserves a first, Andy does.
many shiny adverts as they like, but
.
it’s all word of mouth and if you let
For more information, call
one person down you let everyone
Andy on 07771561675
down. The silver lining is that
because we all know each other, if
there’s ever a problem then everyone

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 landscaping

CAMPAIGN FOR
BETTER LANDSCAPES
Marshalls has recently launched
its national ‘Campaign for Better
Landscapes’ which calls for both
public and private bodies, as well
as individuals, to seriously consider
the societal and individual benefits
of creating ‘better landscapes’ in our
towns, cities, public spaces and our
private gardens.
Research from the UK and the USA
continues to show that communities
with higher quality built environments is essentially the basis for the drive
lead a better quality of life, regardless towards sustainable development
of affluence or whether they are urban and highlights the need for 21st
or suburban neighbourhoods. century built landscapes to work with
Chris Harrop who leads on natural surroundings and influence
Sustainability at Marshalls our management of the landscapes
acknowledges that the social, that we create.”
economic and environmental As the UK embraces the ‘good life’,
benefits to be realised from creating Marshalls is calling loud and clear
better landscapes are complex and for everyone to join its Campaign
all inextricably linked, and believes for Better Landscapes and to make
that many of the problems now educated decisions when deciding to
facing the globe can be attributed to make changes to the landscape for
the breakdown between people and which they are responsible.
their environment. He says: “It has
.
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 machinery
Combilift Puts on a Show at Ligna
A highlight of this year’s Combilift
stand at the recent Ligna show
in Hannover was the hourly
performance of the Combi-CB
“dance”, which attracted large
crowds and perfectly demonstrated
the unrivalled manoeuvrability of
Combilift’s latest model. Combilift
drivers Sam Moffett and Philip
Condell left onlookers in no doubt
of their expertise as they deftly
manoeuvered the two Combi-CB’s
within inches of each other in a
Stenner Alive
and Well!
The continuation of the Stenner
name is now assured following a
management buy out of the business.
The buy out consists of ex Stenner
Directors Fred Harding, Syd Mather
and Doug Richardson together with
Brian White of Twyford Engineering
and long time distributors Daltons.
“This has given us an excellent
opportunity to realign the business
to survive and prosper during these
difficult times and our intent is to
occupy the same premises as we
did previously with the same
contact details such that we
can continue to provide our
customers at home and
abroad with our renowned
spares and service as well
as manufacturing the
extensive range of wide
band resaws”
commented Syd
Mather. Stenner
are currently
recruiting to ensure
that the necessary
skills are retained
64 fencing news June 2009
routine set to Irish music. money it represents, as using just this
one truck is an economical solution,
The Combi-CB is a compact, 4-way
particularly when you factor in the
counterbalance truck, launched in
extra overheads for maintenance,
the autumn of 2008, and designed
insurance and training that are
for operations that handle palletised
incurred when using multiple types
loads as well as longer length
of forklifts.”
products such as packs of timber. LP
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UK Tel: 0044 7815 314 990. .
the current economic situation,”
www.combilift.com .
says MD Martin McVicar. “We put
info@combilift.com
this down to the excellent value for
and having had a very positive
start to Ligna where an order was
placed by 11 am on the first day,
look forward to a strong first year of
trading. Francis Dalton said “We are
delighted to have played our part in
the rebirth of this high profile brand
and to have a significant role in its
future. The Stenner range of stand-
alone resaws are an important part
of the Daltons sales portfolio and as
main UK and Ireland distributors it
is our intention to not only maintain
but strengthen the Stenner name
within the timber using and
merchanting industries”.
Both Fred Harding and
Syd Mather would like
to thank the members
of the trade for their
messages of support
which were key in
making this bold
move to preserve
what is an icon of
British woodworking
m a c h i n e r y
manufacturing.
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HIGHLAND HELPS KEEP LOCAL
AUTHORITY ON THE RAILS
Highland Colour Coaters,
one of the UK’s leading
galvanizing and colour
powder coating firms, is
helping a Scottish local
authority to significantly
reduce its maintenance
costs by providing a unique
corrosion protection for
pedestrian guardrails.
East Lothian Council appointed
Highland Colour Coaters to refurbish
over 600 metres of the pedestrian
barriers on the outskirts of the
village of East Linton, and in doing
so the Council has saved thousands
of pounds in maintenance costs.
The guardrails, which are situated
on a footway/cycle path that
runs the length of the A199 as a
protection to a retaining wall, were
in danger of falling into a serious
state of disrepair. East Lothian
Council appointed Highland Colour
Coaters to refurbish the rails using
the company’s unique Colourgalv
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solution, which returned them to
their original state and they are now
guaranteed to resist corrosion for
over 50 years.
Colourgalv incorporates all the
benefits of galvanized steel plus
an extra durability and abrasion-
resistance that paint-based systems
cannot match. Akzo-Nobel approved
applicators for a galvanized substrate,
Highland Colour Coaters is one
of only two UK-based companies
with the necessary accreditation to
deliver such a service and is the only
plant in Scotland to provide a ‘one-
stop-shop’ for galvanized corrosion
protection and powder coated
decorative finishes.
David Northcott, senior structures
officer at East Lothian Council’s
transport division, said: “There
will always be pressure on local
authorities to keep maintenance
costs to a minimum while at the
same time deliver the best possible
solution and this, at times, can be a
difficult balancing act.
“When it comes to exterior steelwork
you really can’t take any shortcuts as
it’s important that it complements
the surrounding environment and
adds to the aesthetics of the locale.
There can be nothing worse than
having unsightly, rusting rails and if
we had opted to simply re-paint the
pedestrian barriers they would’ve
started corroding again within a
year.
“By using Highland Colour Coater’s
Colourgalv, the rails will remain
corrosion free for 50+ years, and
will not have to be re-coated in
the first 25 years of that period,
during this time saving the Council
thousands of pounds.”
Paul McCafferty, sales director at
Highland Colour Coaters, added:
“When specifying coatings for
steelwork, people simply don’t
appreciate how important it is to
use the right coating. For exterior
applications, galvanizing before
coating will ensure that corrosion
is not a problem in the service life
of the item and will greatly increase
the life expectancy of the substrate.
“We don’t hand out 25 or 50 year
guarantees without good reason.
Our coatings have been developed
over the course of 30 years and
have undergone strict, thorough,
independent testing and that’s why
East Lothian Council will not have
to worry about wasting money to
maintain East Linton’s pedestrian
barriers for 25+ years.”
.
For more information contact
Highland Galvanizers.
Pinefield Industrial Estate.
Elgin, Moray IV30 6FG
T: 01343 548855.
F: 01343 545551
Highland Colour Coaters Ltd.
Tower Road.
Blairlinn Industrial Estate.
Cumbernauld G67 2JH.
T: 01236 731444.
F: 01236 731555

ALWAYS THINKING BIGGER
FENCING NEWS VISITS NORTH WALES’S FARM AND PET PLACE
In 1970, Gwyn Lewis was
made redundant from his job
working for an agricultural
feed company. Now, almost
forty years later, he runs Farm
And Pet Place, one of the
most successful independent
fencing and agricultural
merchants in the North Wales
area with four depots ( a fifth
due to come on line shortly)
and a portfolio of over 20,000
different lines.
Today, Gwyn is still very much hands
on with the day to day running of
the company and, when I met him
recently at his Llanrwst head office, he
was full of optimism for the future of
his business.
“Being laid off all those years ago was
probably one of the best things that
happened,” he told me. “As I really
knew the feed business well, I decided
to work for myself and I identified a
niche market in the area where I lived
and set myself up in business with
a small van selling dog food and the
like to the numerous farmers in the
vicinity.”
Gwyn is a shrewd businessman and
he had chosen his market well for over
the next decade he prospered better
than even he could have expected. He
expanded from farms to cattle markets
and from a small van to a big van from
which he sold fencing, animal health
products, dog food, footwear, clothing
and just about anything anyone in the
agricultural business could require. It
was in effect a blue print for the ‘one
stop stores’ he was to set up in the
future. As he became better known
in the North Wales area he suddenly
found he was running six vans and
employing people to help him out.
He moved from home working to his
current office in the market town of
Llanrwst in the Conway Valley at the
end of the Seventies, and when the
law changed prohibiting the sale of
animal health products from vans, he
bought his first site in Abergele near
the coast.
Gwyn’s father had been a farmer
and timber merchant in the region
and both he and his brother had
worked alongside him whilst still at
school producing stakes and timber
products from wood hauled from the
small areas of forestry his father was
constantly buying.
Having a yard at Abergele gave Gwyn
the chance to expand the range of
products he offered and introduce a
greater range of fencing.
The original Abergele site is still
operational but much larger now (even
so it is currently the group’s smallest
location which is indicative of how
things have changed) and there are
also yards at Llangefni, Gledrid (near
Chirk), a pet shop in Ruthin and a new
site planned for Mold.
Not bad really, for someone who
started selling from a van!
The product range is vast. Square and
round fencing timbers are sold along
with all associated products for the
agricultural and equestrian markets.
The company employs 115 people,
has its own H.R. officer and each
depot has a manager and team of well
COMPANY profile
trained and knowledgeable staff. A
glance at the company website gives
you an insight into the professional
way Farm And Pet Place go about
doing things.
Gwyn again. “We are completely
computerised and this includes an
automatic re-ordering system, so
theoretically we should never run out
of stock of items. We are constantly
looking to improve what we do – buying
larger premises to accommodate
more stock and make it easier for
our customers to see what we do, we
import such things as pet accessories
from all over the world and we like to
think we offer something for everyone
from the house owner in the domestic
market right through to the stable
owner or busy farmer. Be it fencing
or clothing you should be able to come
to us and go away with everything you
require. Our policy is to offer what
the customer wants and if we haven’t
got it, then we simply make sure we
get it!”
It’s a sound policy and has seen Farm
And Pet Place go from strength to
strength over the years. Currently they
run twelve vehicles and use contract
hauliers for larger loads to distant
venues. The business splits nicely
into thirds – farm and agricultural,
Equestrian and pet in equal amounts.
The company has its own branded
pet food ‘Dr Green’ and is looking to
expand all the time. As well as the
new shop planned for Mold, Gwyn
is toying with plans for poultry and
poultry feed and is always on the look
out for any new ideas to complement
the existing business.
In days when talk is of ‘cut backs’ and
‘down turn’ it’s very refreshing to see
a company that are looking forwards
and planning for ever larger horizons.
For more information contact.
Farm And Pet Place
Llangefni Depot, Unit 1 – 4 .
Industrial Estate Road.
Llangefnill77 7ja.
Tel:01248 724465.
Fax 01248 724012
Gledrid Depot.
Gledrid Industrial Estate.
Gledrid Ll14 5dg.
Tel: 01691 770084.
Fax: 01691 778298
Abergele Depot.
Rhuddlan Roundabout.
Abergele Ll22 7hz.
Tel: 01745 823188.
Fax 01745 823189
Llanwryst Head Office.
Tel: 01492 643020
or visit.
www.farmandpetplace.co.uk
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 company news
Jock Bryce: Man on a Mission
SIMONE & BEN TAKE A TRIP TO KELSO TO VISIT JOCK & JENNIFER
Jock Bryce is a man on a
mission - and he’s taking no
prisoners! His award-winning
Bryce Suma post drivers
have won him worldwide
recognition.
Now, in order to ensure that Bryce
Suma Post Drivers exclusively
incorporate Jock’s own design
improvements and that his own
Patented improvements are built to
his quality standards, he recently
commenced manufacturing in
Scotland.
And that’s not all! He has also made
a considerable number of brand-
new, unique design features to the
latest machines – the Suma Profi
Supreme and Powershift Range.
‘Our new Profi Supreme has so
many great qualities and, what’s
more important though, is what our
customers think – and I can tell you
they are impressed.’
Fencing contractor Henry Bennett
has used Suma post drivers for a
number of years, and he feels this
latest machine is Jock’s best yet:
‘Suma machines are worth their
weight in gold for what they can do.
Bryce Powershift HD1 - a big step-up from the
previous model offered, includes automatic
telescopic mast and mast lubrication system
from the new Profi Supreme.
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But Jock and his team really have
something to crow about with this
latest one. It is definitely the right
machine for the job. Compared
to the previous machine this is a
tremendous advancement. The
hammer comes down more quickly
too. It is truly a top-flight machine
and with Jock’s team’s excellent
back-up service I have been very
impressed.’
Jock understands why customers
like Henry will be pleased:
‘It’s all about getting the job done
well and in good time. I have spent
countless hours ensuring that every
part of the Profi Supreme is better
than before. The build quality has
been enhanced and the features
include a fully automatic hammer
that travels the full length of the
mast at all times. No other manual
or mechanical means are needed
to alter the length of the hammer
stroke, and in my view this makes Jock Bryce
it without doubt the simplest,
tidiest and most efficient telescopic and backshift.’ Patents have also additional features of the SUMA
mast on the market. We have also been granted on the Independent PROFI SUPREME:
applied for a Patent for the mast Hydraulic Jack Legs and Mast Tilt
The hitting height is now 3.5m under
lubrication system, as well as a Ram Bracket.
Patent also pending for the rotary the post cap with the hydraulic legs
wear pads fitted to both sideshift Here are just a few of the other jacked up; there are new faster,
The Bryce Powershift HD1 Super, pile-driving to The new Profi Supreme c/w Rock Spike Transfer
prevent erosion of riverbanks - 500kg hammer. System & Towbar. Tool boxes can be fitted.
 company news
smoother and safer state of the
art hydraulics; new mast tilt ram
geometry which offers increased
mast tilt both in and out; new
giant super skids on hydraulic legs,
affording less vibration and more
flotation; plus a new and once again
unique post cap which has been
fully certified and tested.
‘I have always had a busy and
enquiring mind and that is what
has led to not just these post driver
improvements but many more
designs, and other machines. As
far as I am concerned the brakes are
now well and truly off. We’re moving
forward and we mean business,
even more than ever before.’
As well as manufacturing the BRYCE
SUMA post drivers Jock and his able
team also undertake converting
tracked dumpers into fencing
machines. These are stripped down,
3 point linkage fitted complete with
de-mountable load platform, full Of course the best endorsements are rapid business which I desired. wife Jennifer took up the challenge
width toolbox etc. etc. – anything a those that come from people who You cannot fail to be impressed of making a living based on the
customer wants. He has fenced for have used Jock’s machines. The by the post driver’s features - the highest ideals.
35 years himself so making bespoke following is a letter which arrived engineering, durability and ease
As we went to print it was announced
machines comes naturally, giving totally out of the blue: of use – but there are additional
that Bryce Suma has won the silver
him a great deal of pleasure and advantages. The excitement and
‘There was never any doubt in award, yet again, from the Royal
satisfaction. interest that this piece of equipment
my mind that the BRYCE SUMA Highland Agricultural Society. Well
BRYCE post drivers have won many provokes in customers is undeniable.
PROFI was the right post driver for done!
awards over the years and with the Such is the reputation of BRYCE that
Robertson Fencing. I investigated
latest innovations now taking place, farmers, foresters, land owners and
the surrounding area and beyond,
Bryce Post Drivers continue to win many more recognise that a fencing BRYCE SUMA POST DRIVERS.
looking at the equipment other
Industry Awards. contractor using a BRYCE SUMA Designed & Manufactured .
fencing contractors used. I looked
PROFI really means business!’ by BRYCE.
‘By controlling the whole business to the companies with outstanding
reputations, those who worked in Now that’s a recommendation and a Linton Hill, Morebattle.
ourselves from design to point-of-sale
extreme conditions and those who half! But as Jock says, he isn’t ready Kelso, TD5 8AE
we have no middle men, allowing us
to keep prices considerably lower left an excellent job behind them. to rest on his laurels. Tel: 01573 440314.
than post drivers of this quality There was one common factor Fax: 01573 440616.
Scotland’s lads ‘o pairts are
would normally be. I never rest on – BRYCE POST DRIVERS. With Email: brycescotland@aol.com.
renowned worldwide. In Jock Bryce
my laurels and have a continuing great confidence I purchased my Website: www.brycesuma.co.uk
I met one of them and can only
policy of always trying to make first PROFI in 2008. The increased
say how grateful the UK Fencing
something good even better.’ output was staggering, leading to
Industry should be that he and his

Our own Bogmaster crawler with new Profi Supreme.Having worked on Tracked Dumper converted to a fencing machine c/w 3 point linkage,
very steep and boggy ground all my life, I can offer customers advice and demountable load platform, toolbox etc Dual controls are offered as
help on choosing the right machine to suit their working conditions. another option together with any specific requests.

fencing news June 2009 69

 company news
NURSERY SCHOOL FENCING
FROM ORSOGRIL UK
Clackmannanshire is the smallest
Council in Scotland but has an
ambitious programme to provide
more purpose-built Nursery Schools.
As a stylish and contemporary
alternative to bow-top, Orsogril UK
were asked to supply the boundary
fencing from their range of trademark
grating fences for the play areas of
the first new schools at Menstrie
and Banchory.
A 1200mm high Sterope fence
system with a 62x132mm aperture
was chosen to create a secure
and attractive environment for the
children. A combination of finishes
for the panels and posts was decided
upon as an economical solution
with a pleasing aesthetic. As it was
important to eliminate any sharp
edges which can naturally result from
the galvanizing process, the panels
were thoroughly checked and fettled
before delivery. As Jamie Mitchell
who manages the contracts said,
“We demand the highest possible
standards from our galvanizers and
we always take extra care with the
finish on fences which we supply
to schools and residential sites or
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heavily pedestrianised areas.”
Again, with the children’s safety in
mind, a circular post was chosen; the
50mm diameter posts were finished
with an additional polyester powder
coating to add colour to the scheme.
The staff and children are delighted
with their new school and Orsogril
UK hopes to be able to work with
the Council on many more projects
in the area.
.
Visit www.orsogril.co.uk
Estate Sawmills
Thorncliffe Works
Midland Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD8 7DQ
Established in 1984, supplying and manufacturing quality
timber, fencing, decking and landscaping products.
Tel: 01274 487 882
Fax: 01274 492 006
E-Mail: info@estatesawmills.co.uk
www.estatesawmills.co.uk

A Day at the Races
Graham kraft attends the mcveigh parker racing day
McVeigh Parker got their 30th year
celebrations off to an flying start by
inviting some key customers based
in the Midlands to a race meeting in
the charming surroundings of Ludlow
in Shopshire. Despite the current
economic situation the company
wanted to thank them for their loyal
support and past business. The
sixteen guests and Directors that
attended had a great evening with
some newcomers to racing doing
exceptionally well for their first
time. Fencing News’ photographer
Stuart studying the form, Pete ran out of money
Grahame Kraft was present to
witness what was certainly a very
enjoyable day. – as well as being
amongst the winners!
At the Races Michael McVeigh
and Brian Parker were presented
with certificates of registration
on successfully becoming an
accredited company to BSEN
ISO 9001: 2000 , BSENISO
14001:2004 and OHSAS:18001
. Mr Peter Ladums acknowledged
the achievemens of the company:
‘This is something we have been
company news
working towards and we are keen
to demonstrate our commitment to
quality, environmental, ethical and
safety standards. With the market
increasingly demanding this type
of accreditation we see it as key
to retaining our current clients and
winning future opportunities.
Anyone interested in stocking
Diamond brand and X fence
products should enquire to Chris
Hambridge chris@mcveighparker.
co.uk. The current catalogue has
60 very special offers too.
We will be celebrating 30 years of
McVeigh Parker throughout the year
ahead, and who knows you could
be at the next venue. See us and
our products at South of England
Show , Royal Welsh, New Forest
and Burwarton shows where a
complimentary drink awaits!
.
If you would like to know .
more please contact .
0845 1207 755 or email:
sales@mcveighparker.co.uk
fencing news June 2009 71
 MACHINERY
Bobcat Introduces New 8-tonne
Crawler Excavator
The new Bobcat E80 crawler
excavator, which forms
the latest extension to the
range of Bobcat excavators,
has been designed to
offer optimum value to
the customer through
high performance with
fuel efficiency, durability,
operator comfort and easy
serviceability.
Equipped with a cab, standard
dipperstick and steel tracks, the
E80 has an operating weight of
8380 kg. Equipped with a cab,
standard dipperstick and the
optional rubber tracks, the E80
weighs 8330 kg. The maximum
digging depth of the E80 is 4150
mm, the maximum dump height is
4720 mm and the maximum reach
is 6965 mm. A long dipperstick is
available as an option.
The E80 is designed for easy,
precise controllability. The controls
have been arranged to ensure
convenience and comfort for the
TiMBeR AgenTS SpeCiALiSing in
FenCing AnD gARDen pRoDuCTS
Fencing Material
Quality Red or Whitewood Decking
Machine Round Timber
Log Cabins, Bespoke & Standard Range
We are currently seeking cabin distributors in
selected areas, please call for further details
Scan UK Timber Ltd
Email: london@scanuk.co.uk
www.scanuk.co.uk
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operator and maximum operating
efficiency. The hydraulic joystick
levers have comfortable grips
that allow the operator to perform
smooth, precise operations. A boom
safety valve and overload warning
device are standard equipment.
The dipperstick cylinder is sized
to provide enhanced excavating
force and jack up performance.
The swing bracket and the size of
the boom swing cylinder ensure
powerful and stable boom swing
performance.
The space in the operator cab of
the E80 excavator is similar to that
found on bigger machines. The
cab has a large entrance and exit,
giving good access to get into and
out of the machine. The interior
of the cab has been designed to
optimise operator comfort, and
The large-capacity radiator engine oil and fuel filter attached to
the openness of the cab provides a
enables performance in severe and the engine body extending out for
wide field of view and excellent all
continuous operations. Access easy maintenance.
around visibility. The cab lighting,
to the radiator and cooler is easy, .
sun visor and side mirror contribute
making cleaning simple. The For more information visit.
to a safe and convenient working
various parts of the engine can be www.bobcat.com
environment for the operator.
accessed from the side, with the
Tel: 01245 478 624

GRIPPLE DUE TO MAKE IT BIGGER IN THE
US WITH OPENING OF NEW FACILITY
Gripple Limited, the
innovative Sheffield-based
manufacturer of the world
famous Gripple wire joiner,
has celebrated the official
opening of a new facility in
Aurora, Illinois, just west of
Chicago which will enable
the company to increase its
US production by more than
50 per cent this year.
Now the headquarters of Gripple
Inc, first established in 2001 as a
sales operation office in Batavia,
Illinois, the 1,600 sq ft building
representing a $1.6 million
investment, incorporates office,
manufacturing and warehousing
facilitates
“Gripple continues to grow on the
strength of its focus on innovation.”
Hugh Facey, chairman of the company
Multi-award winning Gripple’s
fencing and trellising products
lead the agricultural and viticulture
sectors and the pioneering Gripple
Hanger System has changed the
face of the construction industry.
Last year, its 20th birthday, Gripple
recorded the sale of 300 million
Gripples to 85 countries, with
overseas sales representing 80 per
cent of turnover.
Under the leadership of Mark
Edmonds, who now heads up the
Gripple organisation worldwide,
Gripple Inc has grown rapidly into a
multi-million dollar business with an
18-strong construction sales team
covering all the US and Canada.
Hugh Facey, who invented the
company news
Gripple wire joiner and is now in the US is also good news for the
chairman of the company, said: wider Aurora community as more
“Gripple continues to grow on the employment opportunities become
strength of its focus on innovation. available and sales revenue grows.
We have recently appointed our
first innovations director who will
For more information on .
concentrate on developing new
Gripple please visit
products within his specialist
www.gripple.com
department which has made
Gripple a market leader.
“I wish everyone in Aurora good
luck with their exciting operation
which, given their commitment, will
be another superb success.”
In Gripple tradition, the opening
was marked with the presentation
of $2000 to Fox Valley Toys 4 Tots
which helps local underprivileged
children. The growth of Gripple Inc
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 MACHINERY

A-PLANT WINS TRAINING PRIZE AT INAUGURAL

INTERNATIONAL POWERED ACCESS AWARDS
The substantial investment
in and development of Work
at Height safety training at A-
Plant has won the company
the prestigious Access
Industry Training Award at
the inaugural International
Awards for Powered Access
held in Dublin in Ireland in
April 2009.
Organised with the support of
the International Powered Access
Federation (IPAF) to celebrate good
practice, professionalism and quality
in the access industry, the Access
Industry Training Award was one of
ten Awards being competed for by
companies around the world and one
of three categories in which A-Plant
was nominated. 3700 employees, and held over and the Contribution to Safe Working is at the forefront of industry practice
4500 training days for its 2000 at Height – Rental Company Awards and certification, offering Health
The Award Judges commented on
staff. Further to this the company with close to 400 access industry and Safety training to the highest
A-Plant’s win: “A-Plant’s win has
also invested in a new state of the art professionals attending the, first ever standards possible.
been realised due to the fact that the
National Training Centre.” International Awards for Powered .
company has made itself one of the
Access ceremony (IAPAs). For more information visit.
UK access industry’s most successful As well as the Access Industry
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 MACHINERY
EXCITING TIMES AS CARRS BILLINGTON
MOVES FURTHER INTO POWER MARKET
Power equipment in the
North East of England is
arguably stronger than
ever before, following the
recent acquisition of JM
Raine by one of the North of
England’s leading agricultural
companies, Carrs Billington.
With a portfolio that already
includes feed mills, farm supply and
agricultural machinery equipment
centres, and a healthy balance sheet
and profits level, Carrs Billington has
extended its involvement in the power
equipment market in the biggest way
it possibly could at this time.
‘The whole purpose of the acquisition
was to enhance and entrench
ourselves in the groundcare market
in particular,’ said Philip Sharman
Regional Branch Manager of
Carrs Billington.
‘JM Raine is a well-established name
that has a solid reputation and we
intend to build on that even further.
In fact we are doing exactly that
already with increased staffing and
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a brand new machinery dedicated
website, updated daily We already
have significant experience in the
market place through our franchise
with Hayter at both our Barnard
Castle, Morpeth and Hexham
depots, but this is even greater proof
of our intent to grow this very specific
market place whilst complementing
our other centres.’
Philip believes the combination
of great products, friendly and
professional service and a highly
accessible location are the major
factors that convinced Carrs
Billington that their decision to buy
was extremely well vindicated.
‘When you look at the franchises
that are already here. Honda, Stihl,
Husqvarna and MF Groundcare, to
name just a few, and the business
JM Raine has attracted over the
years there is no doubting the
quality or their success. Back that
with some of the most unique and
exciting products on the market
such as ABEI and you have very
much a winning team from the start.
The ABEI machines are a must-
have for councils and authorities
alike because they are the only
machines available in the UK that
can cut on a 60 degree angle. You
just cannot go to where they go on a
normal tractor.’
‘Where the business is situated
is perfect too. It’s not far from the
A1 and ideal for anyone to get
across from Newcastle or Teesside
very quickly, plus because of our
rural location parking is absolutely
no problem and we also have
a significant dedicated area of
land where equipment can be
field-tested.’
The business has traditionally been
split fairly evenly between three
main sectors:the domestic sector for
those requiring high quality garden
equipment backed with quality
advice and support; the professional
contractors requiring the same, but
a more varied range up to the highly
mechanised and more discerning
local councils and sports clubs .J
M Raine particularly serves the
13hp Honda Engine
20hp Honda Engine
19hp Kubota Diesel
For more information please contact:
Landscape and Highway Machinery
Wear and Teesdale valleys very well,
but there is great scope for future
business and that is what excites
Philip and his team at Spennymoor,
that is headed up by Alastair Rowell,
who was previously managing
director of JM Raine. Alastair is now
Groundcare Sales Manager for Carrs
Billington based at Spennymoor and
is relishing the new challenge.
‘We have always worked well as a
team. Many of the staff have been
here a number of years and we have
all developed great relationships with
our customers who use us regularly.
We are all looking forward to
expanding the business even further
with the strength and professionalism
that come from being involved with
Carrs Billington.’
.
For more information call:
01388662266.
Visit: www.carrs-billington.com
Attachments: Buckets
Augers
Trenchers etc.
Tel: 0161 941 4141
0161 980 8080
Email: sales@sherpauk.com
sales@landmac.co.uk

GreenMech launch the BOXER mini
skid steer loaders in the UK
GreenMech are proud to
announce the latest addition
to their product range.
The company has formed
an alliance with Compact
Power Inc., of Fort Mill,
South Carolina to distribute
the BOXER range of mini
skid steer loaders and
attachments.
GreenMech will distribute the
products in the UK, France and
Germany. Introducing on the BOXER
range, GreenMech chairman Tony
Turner said that..... “the BOXER
products are of high quality designed
to deliver outstanding performance
in the most demanding market
sectors, they are complementary
to the company’s existing range of
chippers and shredders.” Speaking
of the alliance, Compact Power
Inc. President Michael Edwards
observed that, “the combination
of GreenMech and BOXER creates
a compelling product suite for
customers, offering a cost effective
utilisation of resources both in terms
of machinery and staff.”
There are two models available in
the UK. The BOXER 322D and 532
DX series; both machines feature
diesel engines, are fitted with rubber
tracks and operator riding platforms.
The 322D is less than 34’’ (876mm)
wide and is fitted with a 22hp
Kubota engine, while the 532DX
features the 32hp Kubota engine
and a variable track width capability.
The machines offer 3.2 and 3.6 psi
of ground pressure respectively.
machinery
Efficiency is the key to the woodchipper. The BOXER range is
effectiveness of this type of currently attracting interest from
equipment. The BOXER product the hire trade, the landscaping and
sees itself as a ‘Swiss Army fencing industry as well as forestry
knife’ machine and features more and arboriculture.
than 50 attachments. These
.
include various loading buckets,
For more information contactr
cultivators, augers, a backhoe and
Greenmech Ltd.
a range of landscaping and grounds
Tel: +44 (0) 1789-400044 .
maintenance accessories. Stump
Fax: +44 (0) 1789-400167 .
grinders, chippers and tree forks
Email: sales@greenmech.co.uk .
also feature and the 532DX is
www.greenmech.co.uk
particularly suited to the GreenMech
EC150TMP 6’’ hydraulically driven
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 FENCING PEOPLE

Golf Day 2009 The Results! THE oldest

solo
helicopter
the golf course and at the bar, with
a great atmosphere on the dinner

So, another year has flown.
by and yet another successful
Fencing News golf day is
over.
This is the forth annual golf day, and
one must say, the eagerly anticipated
outing was well worth the fervor
when it finally arrived. With a really
excellent standard of golf being
played, coupled with beautiful
sunshine and fantastic company
– the day went magnificently,
with everyone involved having a
thoroughly enjoyable time.
The event fell on Thursday 7th May
and once again was held at the
Henley in Arden Golf and Country
Club. All in all, it was a great turn out,
with thirty-two golfers competing for
a variety of awards and records. The
day commenced at half nine, with
the first round being one of bacon
butties and coffee for all, and by half
ten we had teed off and were well
underway.
The competition produced a few
winners, but when mixing with such
a great, enthusiastic crowd both on
pilot in the
tables afterwards, but it was plain to
see that the real winner once again
was one of our own.
The champion of this year’s golf day
was our very own Ben Walton, who world
managed a fantastic score of thirty-
six points, coming in joint second
place with thirty-four points each
was Bill Lander and John Barclay.
Coming in third was David Twigg
with a score of thirty-three points.
The longest drive was one by Nick
Ambrozejczyk, and nearest to pin
on par three winner was Ed Webster
in two shots. Nearest to pin in two
shots on a par four, was won by
John Barclay. Peter Chantler founder of
Chantler Timber has applied to
Special thanks go out to everyone
the Guinness World Records to
who took part and all the sponsors
become, at 83 years of age, the
on the day, and a big thank you to
oldest solo helicopter pilot in the
Osmose and Arch for there continued
world. A number of years ago
help and assistance throughout the
Peter handed over the day to
event. We would also like to thank
day running of Chantler Timber
our very own Christian Gallon for
Limited to his son Michael and
organising such a great day.
co directors Chris Hyde and Ian
. Symons, but is still involved in
For those who missed out on . the business in an advisory/
this brilliant day – get it in . consultancy capacity.
your diary for next year!
Peter who lives close to
6th May 2010
Tarporley in Cheshire, made his
attempt to become the oldest
solo helicopter pilot in the world
to be included in the Guinness

Fence company staff get on

Book of World Records on 8
April 2009, and once Peter’s
application is completed, it is

their bikes for charity

STAFF at a Dorset fence company
raised £500 after getting on their
bikes for charity.
An eight-strong team from Parley-
based The Fencing Centre was
among a record entry taking part in
the annual British Heart Foundation
Great Dorset Bike Ride.
The team, including Managing
Director Steve Randall and fellow
director Steve Toomer, successfully
completed the 50-mile route, one of
three available to riders.
“This is the fifth time we’ve done
this particular cycle ride for charity.
It’s a great cause and we’re proud
to back it,” said Mr Randall who
finished despite suffering a puncture
during the ride.
A total of 1,628 cyclists took part in
this year’s event which started and
finished at Queen Elizabeth School
in Wimborne.
The ride, organised jointly by the
Dorset Cycling Development Group
and the British Heart Foundation,
is expected to raise more than
£70,000.
only a matter of time before he
goes down in history.
The current record for ‘oldest
solo helicopter flight’ was held
by Irishman David Tyndall, 82,
before he died last year.
Chantler Timber Ltd .
Tel 01782 750507 / e-mail.
chantlertimberuk@aol.com

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‘MUCKING ABOUT’
TO SAVE LIVES
AGRICULTURE students at Kingston
Maurward College have been
‘mucking about’ to help keep a life-
saving service airborne.
The second year national diploma
students spread manure across 20
hectares of fields, ploughed them
and drilled maize, to raise more than
£1,500 for Dorset & Somerset Air
Ambulance.
As part of their fundraising challenge,
ten of the students had also pulled
a tractor a quarter a mile through
Dorchester town centre.
Student, Izzie Place, said: “Safety
is a big issue for farmers who, as
we know, often work in remote and
isolated places.
“With no motorway in Dorset it’s
such a valuable service, so we felt it
was the right charity to support.”
The students were able to complete
their muck spreading challenge
within only ten hours thanks to
the generosity of local companies
which lent them the machinery and
clothing needed.
. A range of gates that could be
The BTEC National Diploma
in Agriculture is a two-year
programme. For more details
call 01305 215104.
FENCING PEOPLE
In the Hot Seat...
richard jackson
Name: Richard Jackson And the worst?.
Company: Jackson Fencing
Married: Yes
Position in the company: CEO
Previous employment: .
Can’t remember it was
that long ago!
What do you consider the main
issues affecting the fencing and
landscaping industries?.
There are lots of issues, for
example, the state of the
construction sector, the threat of
bad debts, the time it takes to get
orders placed (and for invoices
to get paid), a return to the bad
old days of beating the subbie to
make a profit or to reduce a loss,
people cutting corners to match a
price and compromising on quality;
certainly more than enough to keep
everyone on their toes for a while!
What has been your best idea?.
Do I only get to nominate one?
Seriously, it’s a difficult choice
between raising standards across
the entire business in terms of
design, materials, processes and
service to allow us to offer the
unique Jakcure 25 year Guarantee
on timber and the 25 year Service
Life Guarantee on steel products
and the introduction of a steel
fencing range. On balance, I
think it would have to be the
leveraging of our expertise in
timber fencing in the development
of the capability to design and
manufacture steel fencing along
with all of its associated products.
stylized by our customers - that
proved to be a total disaster!
Where do you plan to be in 10
years time?.
Running the most successful
fencing company in the
UK in terms of profitability
and reputation.
What do you like about Fencing
and Landscaping News?.
The breadth of articles that
cover a wide spread of topics
in fencing and landscaping.
Favourite Film?.
I’m not really into films but
probably something with a lot
of action - Rambo or the like.
Beer or wine? .
Both. Beer first then wine.
Favourite food?.
Good old fashioned British
grub and not so British
sesame prawn toast.
Favourite saying?.
Go for it!
If you were stranded on a desert
island what 3 things would you
take with you?.
My horse Trio to keep me fit.
A supply of good beer and wine.
Loads of books of any sort
Newspaper? FT
Favourite sport? Dressage
Pound or euro? Pound
fencing news June 2009 79
 BUYERS GUIDE To obtain an entry in the Buyers’ Guide (£94.00 +VAT per Year)
Contact Simone Gallon or Ben Walton on 01274 610 101.

ACCESS BARRIERS
Alexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Traffic barriers, parking posts,bollards and traffic flow plates
Procter Concrete and Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Manual traffic barriers, bollards etc. www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
CHAINLINK FENCING
Anderton Concrete 01606 79436 Sales Office Chainlink to BS1722 and fittings
Crowthorne Fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office EXTENSIVE RANGEOF ALL THINGS CHAINLINK – the solution provider!
Gaurdian Wire Ltd 0161 6246020 Sales Dept Full range of chainlink fencing
John Chirnside & Sons Ltd 01732 882 367 Sales Full range of chainlink fencing & gates
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Chainlink, posts, fittings, barbed wire, razor wire www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
CHESTNUT PALE MANUFACTURERS AND STOCKISTS
CWP Fencing 07985 298221 Colin Roots Chestnut materials and fencing, Sussex post and cleft rail
Estate Fencing Ltd 0142 4882888 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing and stakes
E. J Holmes & Sons Ltd 0162 2842797 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing and stakes plus panels and sheds
Manchester Chestnut 0161 7772314 Sales Dept MANUFACTURERS – ISO9002 – ACCREDITED
Torry Hill Farm 01795 830245 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing manufacturers, cleft post and rails plus stakes
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker Please take a look at www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
CONCRETE POST MANUFACTURERS
Anderton Concrete 0160 679436 Sales Office An extensive range of garden & security fencing
Crowthorne Fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office Full range of posts, panels and bollards
FP McCann 01455 290780 Sales Full range of fence posts and gravel boards
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvilll Full range of Concrete Posts & Gravel Boards www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
Stockport 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.uk
COLOURED STEEL FENCE AND LATTICE
Kookaburra Fencing Ltd 01638 508640 Sales Coloured steel fencing systems
Climar Colourfence Ltd 01594 544276 Sales Hi-tensile Zincalume colorbond steel. www.climar.com.au
CLEFT FENCING
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker Cleft chestnut fencing www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Winterbourne Zelston Fencing Ltd 01929 459245 Richard Bower Cleft fencing materials
CRASH BARRIER SUPPLIERS
Alexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Armco and Boxbeam
D & C Fencing 0800 5424037 Connor O’Brian Suppliers of all Crash Barrier Supplies including Armco
G & T Evans 01686 622100 Sales www.gtevans.co.uk
CREOSOTED FENCING AND TIMBER
Batsford Timber Ltd 01985 219555 Sales www.batsfordtimber.co.uk
01608 651096
Calders & Grandidge 01205 358886 Sales www.caldersandgrandidge.com
HFS Timber 01604 581444 Sales www.hfstimber.co.uk
H J Webb & Son 01793 783879 Jez Webb www.webbswood.co.uk
DECKING AND ACCESSORIES
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Deck boards, Spindles, Newels, Handrails
and Joists
Smee Timber Ltd 01606 55 55 00 Sales Hardwood and Softwood Decking www.smeetimber.com
ENGLISH OAK SUPPLIERS
A & J Scott Ltd 01668 217288 Ian Barfoot Cut Oak beams, suppliers of all grades of Oak round timbers www.ajscott.co.uk
D & C Fencing Contractors 0800 5424037 David Fisher Suppliers of all Crash Barrier Supplies including Armco
John Brooke Ltd 01664 823103 Sales All oak fencing and beam requirements
Corwen Forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales All oak fencing and beam requirements
A.J Charlton & Sons 0137 3812521 Sales All oak fencing and beam cut to required sizes
A Hingley & Son Ltd 01773 550055 John Hingley All oak fencing requirements
Linnell Bros Ltd 0132 7857217 Roger Linnell All oak fencing requirements
Morgan Timber 0163 4290909 Sales Dept All types, sawn or machined, from our sawmill
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
EUROPEAN FENCING SUPPLIES
Ashley Timber 01274 832700 Sales Office Importers and distributors of European timber products. sales@ashleytimber.com
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Screen, Gates, Lattice and Border panels
FITTINGS, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
British Gates & Timber Ltd 01580 291555 Sales Office All types of fittings, tools and accessories available
Corwen Forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales All types Available
Crowthorne 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.uk
Garden Furniture and Structures
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Softwood Furniture, Arches and Pergolas
GENERAL FENCE MANUFACTURERS
Alexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Full range of fittings, tools and accessories
Akinsons Fencing 01977 550 441 Sales All types of timber fencing www.atkinsonsfencing.co.uk
British Gates & Timber Ltd 01580 291555 Sales Office High quality pressure treated fencing available
Charles Ransfords Sawmills 01588 638331 Sales Dept Domestic, agricultural and highways fencing. Specialist acoustic suppliers.
www.ransfords.co.uk
Corwen Forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales Full range of pressure-treated fencing
Derek Fox & Sons 01772 784626 Sales One stop suppliers and gate manufacturers. www.derekfoxtimber.co.uk
Gaurdian Wire Ltd 0161 6246020 Sales Dept All types of fencing available
GWR Agricultural Fencing Suppliers 01939 234880 Sales Traditional and peeled treated fencing
IAE Fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office Full range of standard & bespoke steel fencing
John Brooke Ltd 01664 823103 Sales Full range of pressure-treated fencing
A.E Evans 0197 8710455 Sales Office Machine rounded and traditionally peeled treated fencing
Western Log Group 0163 9896715 Tony Evans Pressure treated fencing
Carron Bridge Sawmill 01848 331661 Sales Office Full range of fencing slats and materials
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Stewart Timber Products 01236 727776 Sales Office www.stewartfencing.co.uk
Calders & Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office Residential, Agricultural, Highways Fencing – pressure treated
M & M Timber Co Ltd. 01299 832 611 Sales All Types of fencing available www.mmtimber.co.uk
Taylormade Timber Products Ltd 0191 372 0524 Sales Wide range of Fencing components, including posts, rails, boards, feather edge,
cappings & Panels www.taylormadetimber.co.uk
Home 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
HURDLES
Chairworks 0208 2473700 Sales Office All types of garden products. Mainly hurdles, trellis & other types of borders
IAE Fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office Traditional steel hurdles & continuous bar
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Willow and Hazel Hurdles
LABELS AND TICKETS
Links, 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 SUPPLIES
Crowthorne Fencing & Landscaping Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office Paving rockery and aggregate supplies
Crowthorne Fencing Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office Paving, aggregates, sleepers and lots more
Listers Timber 01777 228 219 Sales www.listerstimber.co.uk
M & M Timber Co Ltd 01299 832 611 Sales All types of Landscape products www.mmtimber.co.uk
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
Leightweight Solutions Ltd 0161 4770010 Sales Litecrete® full range of posts and gravel boards available. www.litecrete.co.uk
01630 672722

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 BUYERS GUIDE
ONE STOP SUPPLIERS
Batsford Timber 01985 219555 Sales Stocks of post, mesh, gates, railings, fittings
01608 651096
Corwen Forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales All fencing and landscape requirements
Crowthorne Fencing and Landscape Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office All fencing and landscape requirements
Crowthorne Fencing and Timber Suppliers 01234 275077 Sales Office Massive range – extensive stocks
Estate Sawmills 01274 487882 Michael Calvert Garden & agricultural fencing materials and decking. www.estatesawmills.co.uk
Marthall Tree Products 01565 650526 David Godsmark All fencing and landscape requirements
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Full range of materials for the Fencing Contractor www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
Timberstore Ltd 01494 671921 Ian Caldwell Every type of fencing IMAGINABLE!
Jon Walker Timber Products 01159 655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
M & M Timber Co Ltd 01299 832 611 Sales Quality British Timber. A range of products second to none. www.mmtimber.co.uk
Listers Timber 01777 228 219 Sales www.listerstimber.co.uk
PANEL AND SHED MANUFACTURER
Crowthorne Fencing and Landscape Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office Lap panels, thick boards and European screens and trellis
Golden Larch 01703 812411 R Giddings Quality British timber fencing panels, trellis & gates
Lewis Tyler and Sons 01707268 523 Alan Tyler Fencing Panels, timber gates, pressure trtd sftwd fncg
Listers Timber 01777 228219 Sales Fencing Panel manufacturers and Concrete Post suppliers
Meades Sawmills 01989 562162 David Sainsbury Quality fencing panels etc. home grown tmbr creosoted
Clarke Fencing Timber 01745 860228 Peter Clarke Quality timber, gates and sheds of all descriptions
Jon Walker Timber Products 01159 655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.com
STOCK FENCE – HIGH TENSILE AND MILD STEEL
Corwen Forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales Full range available
Crowthorne Fencing and Timber Supplies 01234 273077 Sales Office We’re fully wired up!
PANEL AND SHED MANUFACTURERS
WSK Fencing 0800 4488299 Sales Picket Panels
PLANNING CONSULTANTS
Acorus World Property Services 01977 682313 Iain Skinner The national rural property planning specialists www.acorus.co.uk
POST AND GRAVEL BOARD MANUFACTURERS
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Full range of Concrete Posts and Gravel Boards www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
Welch Fencing 01772 336476 Sales Full Range of Post and Gravel boards available. www.garden-fence-panels.co.uk
POST DRIVERS, POST HOLE AUGERS AND DIGGERS
Auger Torque Europe Ltd 01451 861 652 Sales www.augertorque.com
Bryce Contractors 01573 440314 Jock Bryce SUMA & VECTOR machines – five quality high performance machines on offer

07970 730567
Corwen Forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales Full range available
McArthur Group 01179 430500 Cyclone Dept KingHitter post drivers & spares and accessories
Microplant 0870 321 0256 Sales Full range available www.awmachinery.co.uk www.microplant.net
M.W. Plant Sales 01279 771803 M. Wilson SKIDSTER tractor & mini digger auger drive units
Wrag UK 01889 590275 Sales www.wrag.co.uk
PVCu FENCING MANUFACTURERS
Duralock Performance Fencing 01608 644988 Sales Office All types of pvcu fencing available www.duralock.com
Liniar 01332 883800 Sales Durable, low maintenance styles suitable for many applications. www.liniar.co.uk
Supalite Fencing 01977 689111 Sales Quality Plastic Post and Gravel Board Manufacturers www.supalitefencing.co.uk
SECURITY FENCING MANUFACTURERS
Alexandra Security Products 08708 501112 Sales Steel security fencing, anti-climb devices, pipe clamp
Brennans TCS Ltd 01236 725077 Office All types of security fencing available
C and W Fencing 01255 871300 I Kettle All types of fencing, gates, railings, ironwork
Guardian Wire 01616 246020 Sales Dept Full range of security fencing available
IAE Fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office Full range of mesh & railing systems
J.B. Corrie & Co 01730 262552 Maurice Hickman Steel security fencing
John Chirnside and Sons 01732 882367 Sales Steel security fencing
Orsogril UK 0131 441 1255 Sales Office Grating fences, mesh, louvred, stainless steel, railings, ballparks and gates
Loaninghill Fabrication Ltd 01506 858466 David McGowan All types of Security Fencing, gates, railings and ironwork
L M Bateman & Co 01538 361 326 Ian Darlington Palisade, bowtop vertical bar & mesh systems www.lmbateman.co.uk

07801 303764
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Wide range of Security Fencing and Gates. www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
Steel Stud 01803 316161 Nigel Atkin Palisade Security fencing. D&W Profile Fencing all to BS
William Bain Fencing 01236 457333 Sales Manufacturers of Lochrin Palisades,plus gates,rails & safety barriers
NINS Trading (UK) 01656 842 400 Sales Manufacturers of Security Steel Palisade Fencing www.nins.co.uk
SOFTWOOD SUPPLIERS
A & J Scott Ltd 01668 217288 Ian Barfoot Sawmill producing quality fencing & landscaping timber. www.ajscott.co.uk
Balcas 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-treated
BSW Timber 08005 878887 Sales www.bsw.co.uk
Corwen Forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales All types sawn and round FSC registered
Chairworks 02082 473700 Office All types of garden products. Many hurdles, trellis & other types of borders
Crowthorne Fencing and Timber Supplies 01234 273077 Sales Office Full range of timber components & carcassing
ETC Sawmills 01691 622441 Sales Dept Fencing materials. All n/w delivery
Ellis Timber 01603 755321 Mervyn Ellis All types of sawn timber/OSMOSE pressure treatment
A.E. Evans (Rounda) 01978 710445 Sales Office Machine rnd/half rnd peeled, sawn timber
R.F. Giddings 02380 813157 R Giddings www.rfgiddings.com
GWR Agricultural Fencing Supplies 01939 234880 Sales Round and half round peeled timber. Sawn and machined timber
James 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
Gwyddelwern Sawmills 01490 412241 Haydn Best Brit quality. Waney edged slats, battens, caps & feather edges
Lewis Tyler and Sons 01707 268523 Alan Tyler Fencing panels, timber gates, pressure trtd sftwd fncng
M&M Timber 01299 832611 Sales Dept Unipost machined rond & half round fencing
Charles Ransfords Sawmills 01588 638331 Sales Dept Complete range of general fencing and specialist machined materials. Nationwide delivery.
FSC registered. www.ransfords.co.uk
Scanland UK 01519 222254 Sales Suppliers of pallet and fencing timber
South Bucks Estates 01494 671921 Ian Caldwell All types of sawn and round fences
Swan Timber 01892 611673 Andy Swan All sawn timber, peeled & machine rounded, contract (pressure) treatment
Western Log Group 01639 896715 Robert James Peeled and machined turned fencing & sawn timbers
Walford Timber 01989 563614 Gerry Smith All sawn fencing, stakes, gates, pressure treatment
Jon Walker Timber Products 01159 655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Victoria Sawmills 01395 568060 Sales www.victoria-sawmills.co.uk
Calders and Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office All types of sawn timber
James Davies (Abercych) 01239 682477 Sales All types of sawn timer – pressure treated
A.J. Charlton & Sons 01373 812521 Sales Treated softwood fencing – buy direct from the sawmill for best prices
Taylormade Timber Products Ltd 0191 372 0524 Sales Every size of Sawn Softwood machined pressure treated. www.taylormadetimber.co.uk
STEEL GATE MANUFACTURERS
Alexandra Security Products 08708 501112 Sales All types of steel gates, rising arm barriers
C&W Fencing 01255 871300 I Kettle All types of gates, railings, fencings, iron works
IAE Fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office All types of steel swing/sliding gates
J.B. Corrie & Co 01730 262552 Maurice Hickman All types of steel gates, fencing & general fabrications
John Chirnside & Sons 01732 882367 Sales All types of steel gates, fencing and general fabrications
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Hinged, Tracked Sliding and Cantilever Sliding Doors www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
Specialist Fencing UK 01519 334011 P Farrell www.specialistfencing.co.uk

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TELEGRAPH POLES
Timb-a-Haul 01603 754781 Graham Froud English oak beams, any size
Calders & Gradidge 01205 358866 Sales Office Extensive range of softwood poles – pressure treated
TEMPORARY 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 systems
TIMBER GATE MANUFACTURERS
British Gates & Timber 01580 291555 Sales Office High quality timber gates – all types, manufacturing for over sixty years
John Brooke 01664 823103 Sales Timber gates of all descriptions
A.J. Charlton 01373 812521 Sales Craftmanship and perfection in all types of gate
Corwen Forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales Timber gates to your requirements
Crowthorne 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
John Walker Timber Products 01159 655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Calders & 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 sleepers
M & 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
South Bucks Est. 01494 671921 Ian Caldwell 8’ 6 x 9’’ x 6’’ pine sleepers
A. Hingley & Sons 01773 550055 John Hingley Hard/Softwood sleepers.
Jon Walker Timber Products 01159 655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Calders & Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office New and Landscaping sleepers in soft and hardwood
Timber Playground CentrEs
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Timber Playground Centers
TIMBER 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
Linnel 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.uk
Pressure 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 Specification
South Bucks Est. 01494 671921 Ian Caldwell Green/Brown to British Standards
Western Log Group 01639 896715 Robert James Pressure treatment to BS4072/5589
Jon Walker Pressure Treatment 0115 965 5150 Jon Walker Pressure treatment to British Standards. Green, brown and Double Vac.
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.
TRAINING
Rodbaston College 01785 712209 Training for Fencing Industry, Fencing NVQ’s and Legislative Requirements NPTC,
City and Guilds and Lantra Courses
TQ 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: enquiries@tqexel.co.uk

To obtain an entry in the Buyers’ Guide (£94.00 +VAT per Year)

Contact Simone Gallon or Ben Walton on 01274 610 101.

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