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Issue 171
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CONTENTS
Welcome to the
AUGUST edition
I hope you are all enjoying a nice rest,
propped up in a deck-chair somewhere
and enjoying the sun!
We have been very busy so far this
summer, attending a number of shows
which have all been a great success.
With the second year of our fencing
p10 p13 championships taking place at the
Driffield Show, our entrants worked
to exceptionally high standards:
Congratulations to Mike Ford who won
first place (again!), well done to Dan
Critchlow for coming a close second,
MANAGING Director/ and also to good old Charlie Wright, who
EDITOR. took home third prize. I would like to add
Simone Gallon. a big thank you to judges Jon Vicary and
Tel: 01274 610 101. Alec Swan, as well as all our sponsors:
simone@fencing-news.co.uk Osmose, ArcelorMittal, Gripple and
Calders & Grandidge, for coming up
AssiStant Editor. with the goods and helping to create
Lucie Carter. yet another successful competition. See
Tel: 01274 610 101. pages 26 and 27 for more details.
lucie@fencing-news.co.uk On a more serious note, our industry
has recently seen another two tragedies
Feature WRITErs. where children have been crushed by
Chris Berry, Peter Mepsted, automatic gates. These awful events
Victoria Poolman, Peter Walters really remind us all how important it
p19 is that the installation of gates is done
Sales/Subscriptions
properly, and it’s our responsibility to
Manager. consider why these situations occur, and
Ben Walton.
contents
stop them from happening again. From
Tel: 01274 610 101. all the team here, we’d like to send our
benwalton@fencing-news.co.uk condolences to the families involved.
RINGFENCED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 8-9 Peter Mepstead has given a detailed
Advertising Account
COMPANY NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health & Safety report on how to prevent
Manager.
. . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 16, 18-19, 21, 29, 33, 35, 37, 49, 51-53, 58, 62-63, 67 these kinds of incidents from occurring.
Nicola Robson. See page 12 for more details.
nicola@fencing-news.co.uk. HEALTH & SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tel: 01274 610 101 NEW PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 28, 57 And whilst you’re all out doing what you
WHAT’S ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15, 25, 55 do best, we’ll be busy gearing up for GLEE
Design. CONTRACTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22-24, 38-39, 69 (20th – 22nd September) and the APF
James Ockelford FENCING COMPETITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Forestry show (23rd - 25th September)
INDUSTRY UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 – we’re exhibiting at the latter so come
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and see us for a catch up. It’s well worth
fencing & Landscaping News. NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 60-61
making the trip to these shows as there
40 Stockhill Road, Greengates. COMPANY PROFILE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 59
are always plenty of familiar faces, and
Bradford, BD10 9AX. LANDSCAPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 50, 54, 61, 64-65 the opportunity to mingle is not one to be
Tel: 01274 610 101. TIMBER UPDATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 47 missed. We’ll certainly be networking our
Fax: 01274 621 730. SECURITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 socks off (any excuse!) – so we hope to
Web: www.fencing-news.co.uk
DRY STONE WALLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 see you there!
We mail to over 10,000 industry contacts FORESTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
with an approx readership of 22,000.
Have a great summer and see you.
MACHINERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-76 in October.
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reserved. No part of this publication may Simone (simone@fencing-news.co.uk)
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Scottish ministers
Following the meeting, Roseanna
Cunningham told ConFor: “The
Government recognises the important
discuss biomass
role that Scotland’s forests can
make to a low-carbon economy, for
example through locking up carbon in
with industry
construction products and replacing
more carbon-intensive materials.
Wood can also be used to produce
renewable energy, though we should
be looking to do that as efficiently
Forest businesses have welcomed a economy following a meeting with should support its use in a way that
as possible, in particular focusing on
positive endorsement from Scottish Environment Minister Roseanna makes the greatest contribution to the
securing renewable local heat.”
Government ministers of the Cunningham MSP and Energy Minister low-carbon economy,” said Stuart
importance of getting the greatest Jim Mather, that included the UK Goodall, Chief Executive of ConFor.
carbon and employment benefit out Forest Products Association and the “This means maximising the use of
The forestry sector currently
of limited wood supplies. Wood Panel Industries Federation. timber in markets such as construction
supports around 31,000 jobs
as this is a great way of locking up and
ConFor said it was delighted at the “We welcome the ministers’ in Scotland and generates
storing carbon, and creating jobs and
level of understanding of the huge understanding that wood is a limited almost £670m per annum
using lower-quality wood to generate
role wood can play in a low-carbon resource and that government action for the Scottish economy.
renewable heat.”
£4 MILLION REGENERATION
a peaceful space, with an expansive
lawn, plenty of places to sit and a
frame of wooden poles, ropes and www.rolawn.co.uk
the recession
for Housing and Communities, Alex Neil said, “The Scottish
Mr Alex Neil, visited the iconic Government has invested £1. 8m
site once occupied by Paisley’s to support this flagship project
most famous department store, in Paisley. Town centres are the
October 2008 was a particularly the house and after numerous to witness demolition works and cornerstone of communities across
bleak time for construction but one unavoidable problems arose, the the start of a £4 million project Scotland and are a key element
Yorkshire builder however could house was completed in November to restore Scotland largest town of the economic and social fabric
see an opportunity to buy in a last year when filming was resumed. centre. of the nation. Paisley is one of
falling market. The company, Derry Derry Construction recently agreed nearly 90 towns across the country
Construction Limited found a good the sale of the property now named The project which is being that have benefited from this
parcel of land with full planning Rose Garden Cottage for £335,000 spearheaded by a partnership government’s £60 million town
permission for a three bedroom returning a very healthy profit to the company made up of Renfrewshire centre regeneration fund.”
bungalow in Boroughbridge, North company and justifying all the risks Council and Scottish property group,
Yorkshire due to be sold at auction. taken by the company during the Park Lane involves the development Commenting joint managing
recession. of a four acre site in Paisley’s town director, Brian Clarke said, “We
On Auction day Lady luck was with centre which has lain derelict and are pleased that the first phase of
Director Shane Derry who secured the Derry Construction Limited are a boarded up since Arnott’s closed its enabling works are now starting
plot for a modest sum of £50,000. well known and respected building doors to shoppers in 2003. on site. Over the next few months
It was also a fortuitous day for the contractor based in Harrogate they we will be working up a new
The site, which has already received master plan for the redevelopment
Company in that Homes Under The are registered house builders with
a mixed use planning consent, was and consulting with various local
Hammer were filming that day. Shane the NHBC and are members of
acquired in March this year by stakeholders on this.”
says “I was slightly bemused by the the National Federation of Builders
Renfrewshire Council assisted by
offer of being filmed for a program they are also approved contractors
private sector investment from Park
on the BBC but once the researcher for Sovereign Chemicals specialist Lane and a £1.83 million cash boost
had explained what was involved and remedial products. Around 100 new jobs are
from the Scottish Government’s
with the additional benefit of being set to be created during the
Town Centres Regeneration Fund.
paid, I agreed.” initially construction phase,
The regeneration funding package
and an additional 300 when
Derry Construction limited was one of the largest to be awarded
On January 5th 2009 Derry the site is fully occupied.
Tel: 01423 780760 by the Scottish Government.
Construction began constructing
E: derryconstructionltd@msn.com
IAgrE maintain
THE
status COUNTDOWN
The Engineering Council (EC) and the
Society for the Environment (SocEnv)
have renewed the Agricultural
BEGINS
Engineering Institution (IAgrE) It’s landscaping on the biggest
professional licences for a further 5 scale! These spectacular aerial
years. view images of the Olympic Park
show construction workers from
The EC licence is granted to the Aquatics Centre forming a
professional engineering institutions to giant number 2 to signify two years.
authorise them to assess applicants for to the start of London 2012
inclusion on the Engineering Council’s
Olympic Games.
register of professional engineers and
technicians. The licence gives IAgrE
ONWARDS &
UPWARDS FOR
J&S VICARY
Last month Fencing News caught up the crowds with live wood chipping
with Jon Vicary at the Driffield Show, demonstrations. For the majority of the
where for the second year running day however Jon along with Alec Swan
he judged our popular fencing judged our prestigious competition,
competition. again in the forestry/fencing area.
A lot can happen over a year and Speaking after the contest Jon
Jon was keen to tell us all about the commented: “The standards were
developments within the company: incredibly high this year and we’ve
“The business is growing quickly, really managed to draw in the crowds
especially since we’ve been granted too. The sponsors, judges and
several wood chipping contracts; competitors all seemed very pleased
including the Yorkshire Purchasing with the outcome and how it was all
Organisation’s (YPO) wood fuel supply organised. Unfortunately the ground
contract last autumn and the EPOS was hard, which is a factor that the
wood energy supply contract as well. show committee are looking to address
We have also just applied to bring in next year could attract more teams to
another large Jenz chipper into our the competition in the coming years.”
East Yorkshire region.”
J&S Vicary employs a full team
Its all systems go at J&S Vicary and for fencing and general estate
with the sale of woodchip increasing maintenance contracts which includes Alex and Jon judging
throughout the country; the company Reseeding grassland and woodland
have seized their opportunity to management.
expand further.
for sale
Where business development is
Jon continues: “Chris Vicary who concerned, Jon is looking ahead to
recently completed an Engineering the near future: “We would like to
Degree at Harper Adams is now on talk to other contractors and estate
board in the business and has made
good progress taking over the day
to day management of our family
owners regarding their timber trade
and access to estates for long term
supplies.”
Bryce Suma PoSt KnocKer
company.”
PleaSe contact
Jon Vicary on
07802
907448
In the April edition of Fencing News, and take account not just of the obvious
the Health and Safety section risks but also of the unexpected and
was dominated by the news of the seemingly unlikely.
prosecution of a Hampshire gate
company. This followed the death of Children are naturally inquisitive and
a nine year old, who was crushed by have a distinct lack of intuitive regard
the opening of automated gates at a for their safety. They will also act
property in Poole, Dorset. impulsively and without due regard to
the consequences of their actions. A
Tragic and horrifying though the moving gate will naturally attract their
The scene of one of the tragedies
incident was, I did not expect to attention and be a source of interest.
hear the news of two more similar Other members of the public may
incidents, both resulting in the deaths also be vulnerable, for many reasons, In précis, the recommendations are; There are further references to
of young children, so soon. If you are and their safety must be taken into British Standards and the relevant
not aware, Semilia Campbell (aged account. • S
uitable and sufficient risk requirements.
6) and Karolina Golabek (aged 5) assessment throughout the
died in separate incidents where they Compliance with all of the relevant whole process from design to The safety notice can be found at
were crushed by automated gates in regulations, directives and standards commissioning (and beyond) www.hse.gov.uk /safetybulletins/
Manchester and Bridgend in early can be achieved and yet still undone electricgates.htm
July. Naturally, I am unable to pass by the outside actions of others! • A
ction to eliminate the risks
comment on the circumstances of identified by assessment I would recommend that anyone
From the account of the Dorset involved in the automated gate
either incident and will advise readers • C
o-operation and co-ordination of
incident, and with the benefit of industry takes a close look at this as a
of the outcome of investigations in due all parties involved in the process
hindsight, it is obvious that with some matter of urgency.
course. That said our condolences
minor alterations, the incident could
must be offered to those affected by • C
hecks made on the competence Obviously, these incidents will provoke
have been easily avoided.
these awful incidents. of contractors and the a reaction which will reflect on the
I also feel that the whole process from monitoring of ongoing works automated gate industry. I suspect
Having previously written about the
design right through to installation that insurance companies will react
subject of ‘How Safe is Fencing?’ I was • C
omponent parts from separate
and commissioning needs an ongoing to these incidents and require that all
reasonably sure that, as an industry, manufactures installed
dialogue between all relevant parties necessary precautions are taken to
fencing (and its associated processes) according to manufacturers
to ensure that any design changes do avoid a similar occurrence.
was relatively safe and the incidence of guidance and instruction
not compromise on the safety of the
death or injury relatively low. Clearly, As an industry, should previous
finished product. • W
hen defined as a machine,
these recent events indicate that there installations be revisited and examined
is potential danger from automated Back in February 2010, the HSE the gates must comply with the
to ensure that they are safe, in light of
gate systems, particularly to persons issued a Safety Notice aimed at gate Supply of Machinery (Safety)
the recommendations of the HSE?
who are vulnerable. manufacturers, installers, construction, Regulations 2008 and issued
facilities and estate management with an EU declaration of We are all required by the Health
From my perspective, the telling point conformity and be CE marked and Safety at Work Act 1974 to
companies. The notice detailed
is who has actually been harmed - in have regard for the safety of others
the background of the Hampshire • O
n handover to the persons
all cases young children! and I would remind you that recent
incident and went on to make several operating the gates, appropriate
In the Hampshire case, the HSE stated action points as well as references for additional legislation now imposes
safety information, instruction,
that one of the fundamental issues was consideration. The downside to this the potential for prison sentences for
training should be given
the lack of a suitable and sufficient useful information is that, despite the those found guilty of contravention.
risk assessment. Accordingly, when best efforts of the HSE, it is difficult to • R
egular review/assessments
considering factors in risk assessment ensure that everyone involved in the in place to ensure ongoing
it is necessary to think ‘out of the box’ relevant industry receives it! maintenance regarding safety.
ArcelorMittal
Estate Fencing
at the Driffield
show
For over 25 years ArcelorMittal Sheffield has been producing
wire fencing and barbed wire to the highest standards. The
wire that is used in manufacture of fencing and barbed wire
is GUARANTEED to last at least twice as long as wire made
to BS EN 10224-2 Class A.
USING TIMBER
IN IT’S MOST
PUREST FORM
AJ Charlton & Sons were ever present developing new product lines within
at this years Glastonbury Festival as the company. I really admired just
their timber was displayed around how comfortable they looked within
Worthy Farm in its most natural, and the environment and how strong and
yet innovative form. durable they were.”
Having supplied the festival with AJ Charlton & Sons who were granted
tonnes of their finest timber in the Royal Warrant in 2000, have
its original state, the craftsman been manufacturing timber products
at Glastonbury used their artistic for over 107 years, but in recent years
expertise to create fences, benches, their involvement with the Glastonbury
picnics, tepees, wigwams and even Festival has allowed them to reach
cabin-like buildings. an entirely new demographic. Their
Sawmills in Frome, Somerset are one
Each structure was produced using of the largest in the country and they
the outer part of the trees, otherwise have an extensive range of fencing and
known as Slabwood, and therefore gates available.
managed to accomplish a rustic
look which suited the agricultural One of their most prestigious ranges
landscape perfectly. ‘Longlast’ supplies timber which has
a life expectancy of 15 years and
All of the red wood that was supplied is specifically supplied for ground
from soft coniferous woodland arrived contact.
on site completely untreated and from
within 100 miles of the Somerset “We’re about supplying the very
area: the most natural, locally sourced best product, Michael continues.
wood you could ever want. “Whether it’s a gate or a fence in
either a residential or rural area, we
Sales and Marketing Director Michael can guarantee quality and peace of
Charlton was pleasantly surprised mind.”
with the end result: “I was amazed
at the variety and quality of the
products. They looked so unique;
For more information on AJ
very chunky and rustic looking.
Charlton & Sons please visit
Seeing them around the festival site
their new and improved website
has indeed inspired me to look into
www.charltongates.co.uk
The poles supplied for the erection Calders and Grandidge had a
of the Lion Enclosure form part of successful day whilst sponsoring
the state of the art lion enclosure and exhibiting at the Driffield Show
recently built at the Yorkshire Wildlife and were very impressed with the
Park near Doncaster. The Lions high standards set during our annual
being housed there were rescued in fencing competition.
February 2010 from Oradea Zoo in
Romania, where some of the lions
had spent the whole of their lives www.caldersandgrandidge.com
in an area smaller than the average
living room.
Automation at
its very best
Now supplied in the UK
Widest choice of products
from a global manufacturer
existed to take over the import and they detect an obstacle, they sense
distribution of the Centurion range. it and back off.”
From that situation 5 years ago where
we began to import the products, Whilst listening to John talk about
we have since become the sole UK such issues the passion and
distributor for Centurion. expertises he exudes are incredibly
genuine. He’s keen for the industry to
DFC Automation is now where John’s clean up its act and in order to make
dreams of expansion now lie. In May his mark; he’ll continue to promote
this year the company exhibited in the DFC/Centurian systems.
partnership with Centurian at the
annual IFSEC event and John is fast “To know that we have a product
becoming an unofficial spokesman which is intrinsically safer than the
for the International company. rest on the market it spurs me on
to take it further. There’s an estate
“We’re keen to stress that while the round here called Darras Hall, which
Centurian equipment was always is where many footballer players
good, it didn’t stand out from and prominent business people live
anything else. The main supply of and if you drive down the streets
Gate Automation equipment usually probably 50% of the gates in front
comes from Italy with a small amount of the mansions don’t comply
from the UK, which was always as with standards and have potential
good, if not better then theirs. But entrapment areas and god knows
in the last two years Centurian has what else. I know that the Centurian
upped the range to basically be range is controllable and brilliantly
ahead of everybody else’s.” clever stuff and that when installed
properly will prevent any accidents
So what exactly makes DFC taking place.”
Automation and Centurian products
so successful? The answer is John is also planning on introducing
easy: Given the recent tragedies a new service into the work
surrounding automated systems that Dinnington Fencing do, he
in both Wales and Manchester, explains: “What we’re going to
the issue of health and safety is with Dinnington for sure, is offer an
now paramount and is something advice consultancy on any gates you
that John and the company strictly have. We will offer to look at the
adhere to. systems submit a report and offer
them the service to provide gates
“All their motors offer a host of that fully comply with the current
features that nobody else’s does, but regulations.”
more importantly they offer a higher
degree of safety, which is vital. So if it’s a service of a high standard
The motors can be configured to that you’re after, both Dinnington
suit any type of gate and they have Fencing and DFC Automation should
anti-crush sensitivity built in which be your first port of call. Take your
most motors don’t have, clearly pick.
something that those particular
gates were desperately in need of.
Most gate motors are like an electric Dinnington Fencing Company Ltd
press, they’ll just keep pushing and info@dinningtonfencing.co.uk
pushing. Whereas our motors, if 0191-236 3531
James and Andrew also run a sister eventually I found that my options spade or some sort of fencing post
‘When we started we were were limited.’ in his hand, and he’s not mountain
predominantly undertaking fencing company called Clitheroe Tree
Surgeons which employs another biking, he’s usually got his fishing
and tree surgery work, but now our J. Pickering Forestry & Grounds rod in his hand. No funny remarks
business is split into approximately two lads working full time also. now conducts work as far as Dorset please.
60% fencing, 30% landscaping and Kendal, but with the largest
Having started out as a greenkeeper,
and the remainder being tree work. proportion of their work coming James’ partner is Caroline, who
back in his home county of Dorset,
We’re now a full-blown landscape from Lancashire. runs her own company called
James came north some years ago.
solutions company.’ JITTERBUGS which is a ‘move and
‘I studied for my NVQ in Sports James is responsible for all groove’ class for children and their
The pair were working on a domestic the paperwork, whilst Andrew son Alfie who recently turned 2 is
Turf Management at Spasholt
job when I visited, however whilst concentrates more specifically on ‘dying to get into the fencing and
College in Hampshire and took my
the domestic work makes up a each individual job and making sure landscaping business’ says James.
chainsaw qualifications up here at
reasonable proportion of their their work is spot on for everyone. In
Myerscough College near Garstang.
business James and Andrew have their first five years it has been just Andrew is a local lad from Clitheroe.
I was a greenkeeper for 10 years at
moved more into the equestrian and that, which is why the repeat calls He studied for his National Diploma
Broadstone Golf Course in Poole, but
agricultural market in recent times. have come their way. In whatever in Countryside Management at
spare time they have both James Newton Rigg College.
and Andrew are exceedingly keen
Andrew gets
mountain bikers.
down to turfing
James Pickering
‘We could do some really good
J. Pickering Forestry & Grounds,
tracks with this machine (the Kanga
33 Salthill Road, Clitheroe,
Kid). It will be perfect for it.’
Lancashire, BB7 1NU
And if James is not found with a Mob: 07815 057070
Simone would like to thank all the sponsors, exhibitors and judges for a job well done, and
would like to give a special thanks to David Tite and his team. Here’s to next year…
Judge Jon Neil and Angie Iwona with Gripple’s Chairman, Hugh Facey
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REBELLING AGAINST
THE RECESSION
LUCIE CARTER TALKS WITH HARRY BROADHURST OF METROPOLITAN FENCING
We are all fully aware that the last
few years have been tough for the
industry but Metropolitan Fencing
have managed to face these difficult
times head on and are now swiftly
becoming one of the leading fencing
manufacturers in the country.
“ We have
by continuing to expand.”
continuing to
Manufacturers and suppliers of steel security fencing
Tractor fun
PulseSecure™
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BRETT LANDSCAPING
EUROPGARTEN: ANSWERS DIY SOS CALL
A NEW TRADING Brett Landscaping has provided
paving products for an eco friendly
ADVANTAGE
garden makeover which will feature
on the popular BBC TV series DIY
SOS: The Big Build. The company
has supplied 50sqm of its Sunrise
coloured Sandstone range to create
Europgarten is an Eastern We are a “can do” company and an attractive patio area, and also five
European manufacturer of high if a retailer requests a new style tonnes of Golden Grade decorative
quality garden and landscaping of product then we can make it, aggregates.
products comprising all types without any problems. Selling
of pressure treated fencing directly to point of sale retailers The products from Brett are
and posts, as well as garden works well for ourselves and our complemented in the garden in
buildings, sheds, gates, customers because it eliminates Brynmawr, South Wales by solar
decking and garden furniture. the overheads associated with panels, a large water tank and other
Europgarten also supply raw the large importers holding costs, sustainable technologies.
timber in all types and sizes. and also because an approved Jon Mathias
Jon Mathias, Business Development
distributor has the advantage
Europgarten is a well established, Manager for the Brett Approved
of retailing to both trade and The episode of DIY SOS: The Big
thriving company supplying Installer scheme said: “We are
public.” Build featuring Brett Landscaping is
directly to retailers in Germany, pleased that our paving products will
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timber update
New Treatment
Centre for PTG
Leading timber treatment provider assured protection against the threat
PTG Treatments is toasting the of wood decay or insect attack.
launch of their sixth service
treatment centre, located in the Colin Knee, the centre’s Plant
proximity of the thriving port of Operator, has 25 years within
Shoreham. the role and is aware of changing
requirements for customers. Mr.
With focussed treatment centres Knee commented, ‘The end user is
throughout the UK, offering either becoming much more aware of the
preservative or fire retardant protection benefits of a good quality treatment
for construction and outdoor timbers, and the value it can add to their
the new facility at PTG Shoreham timbers. The fact that PTG is now
will concentrate on high pressure offering a 15 year warranty on our
preservative treatments, with 2 treatments of ground contact and use
dedicated treatment vessels. Utilising Class 4 timbers should both interest involved in timber. It can be used by direct, professional and cost effective
the highly effective TANALITH and reassure our customers.’ companies with their own treatment timber protection service.’
E wood preservative from Arch facilities to expand their production
Timber Protection, the treatments to Neil Ryan, PTG’s Managing Director and it is a new option to local builders,
customers own timbers will carry an ‘Our new facility at Shoreham can fencing and landscaping contractors www.ptgtreatments.co.uk
provide real flexibility to any business and councils who are looking for a
What’s in a name? Well in Watsons ‘99% of our work is fencing,’ says fencing contractors particularly, but sure that continues. If they hadn’t
case at Lotherton, near Leeds, quite Johnny Scott, who is Ian and with a name that included the word used us before through another
a lot actually. You see they used James’ brother-in-law and runs the engineering there was always a company then we look to supply
to be called Watson Engineering sales side of the business. slight doubt in some people’s minds them directly.’
up until April of this year but now over whether we really were fencing
they are Watson Fencing – or to Since their formation the company manufacturers.’ ‘Our bread and butter business is
be absolutely accurate Watson has grown from a two person security fencing, all industrial, with
Fencing Manufacturers Ltd. Their business to now running a team of ‘We wanted to branch out to those at present over 50% of it coming
new name also sees each of their eleven. who didn’t know us. Changing our from the sports side. We put up
team with a logo proudly displaying name puts us up to more potential fencing for sports areas, ball courts,
‘When it was first set up it was customers and in the short time multi-use facilities and a lot of care
just one word – Watsons.
probably more like 50/50 between since we changed our name we centres.’
It might not seem a lot, but it engineering and fencing, but with have already increased on enquiries
makes a huge difference to the way more and more of the team having from the end users, particularly ‘The only fencing we don’t do is
in which they are viewed in the fencing knowledge it’s probably fencing contractors, coming to us palisade or electric. We do make
fencing world so far as those who no surprise it has gone the way it as a one stop shop.’ palisade gates and we do every
run the business are concerned. has.’ kind of mesh system. We bring in
‘ We are careful though that we the mesh systems then add our own
James and Ian Watson started Their main aim behind the name look after those companies who manufactured posts and gates.’
Watson Engineering 6 years ago, change is to capitalise on what is have been loyal to us, so we will
but during the past six years they already coming their way as James always ask who a contractor has Only 25% of their manufacturing
have found that the ‘engineering’ explains: bought through previously. If they work stays in Yorkshire, with very
tag was holding them back a little. have bought through someone we little going in the county other
‘We were getting more people ask than through one main contractor.
already supplied we have made
us whether we could supply them,
Michael Barugh Steel Stockholding are very pleased to be major steel suppliers to
Watson Fencing and wish them continued and deserved success.
WATSONS FENCING
Lotherton Park Farm,
Copley Lane,
Aberford,
LEEDS LS25 3ED
When you park your machinery and have a financial interest in finding the back to the UK. Subsequently the Container traffic crossing the world on
brand new trailer in a secure yard, perpetrators of these thefts, be it by Police received a “10% of the vehicle ships is tracked through computers
you expect it to be there the following reward or bounty, or call it whatever value” reward from insurers. using GPS, where the records are
morning. The vehicle is locked but you will.” updated every 15 minutes and gives a
Having just reviewed our own
nevertheless well organised thieves realistic location at each report. Experts
At the Lincolnshire Show last brokerage claims statistics, we have
gained access, through a gap in the believe that “real time services” such at
month, Harold spoke with the found that whilst fire claims which
back hedgerow. Both items were Apple’s “find me” technology will soon
Lincolnshire High Sheriff who is are normally considered to be the
surreptitiously removed. become standard.
arranging a meeting between the most risk in yards, the total fire claims
Whilst at a Farm Watch Meeting some Chief Constables of the Counties of came to £146,000. Whereas the Harold Woolgar concluded by saying “it
three nights later, the three attending Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and theft claims came to £650,000 in the seems strange that we buy cars valued
Police Officers were surprised to learn South Yorkshire with a view to finding same twelve month period. at £40,000 which have a tracker
that the local constabulary had only a way of rewarding the Police Force, If within the software installed on iPads fitted, but at the same time spend
provided a crime reference number. when the thieves and the machinery allows the computer to act as a homing £75,000 plus on machinery and still
It subsequently turns out that on the are successfully recovered. beacon, this which allows the Police feel we can leave them unprotected. A
same night as the meeting another to track the criminals movements via spokesperson for Agco stated that blue
A Caterpillar tracked vehicle was
new tractor and twenty thousand GPS until they are caught. Is there not key technology is integrated within the
stolen recently late one Friday evening.
gallon tanker were whisked away a serious reason why similar devices more expensive tractor ranges but is
The owner only realised his loss at the
without trace. On Sunday of the could not be installed in tractors and currently only available on the Fendt”.
Sunday lunchtime. Making contact
same week, at almost midnight, an loading shovels at the manufacturers? Harold Woolgar suggested that if
with the local dealership, they very
International Tractor and sprayer were installed at the factory, the cost of
kindly opened their offices to search Specialist agricultural contractor
followed at midnight and successfully such technology might be in the order
the computer system, and via the Andrew Nicholson said “my
apprehended by a neighbouring farmer of circa £200 per vehicle.
machine’s own engine management replacement Fendt tractor will
in the centre of a busy town.
system, the vehicle was traced to a definitely be fitted with the blue key
Specialist agricultural insurance lay-by on the German/Polish border. integrated electronic ignition system Harold Woolgar
broker Harold Woolgar said There followed then a telephone call which rather like Mercedes motor Tel: 01427 873399
“Machinery thefts have now reached to the German Police, three men and cars, will not allow the vehicle to be
epidemic proportions. There has to be a low loader were arrested and in due used without the correct computerised
a system devised whereby the Police course the Caterpillar found it’s way key in place”.
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WorldSkills
The WorldSkills UK Landscape The top 5 students (in order) from
Gardening Competition, sponsored Heat 2 at Gardening Scotland were:
by Marshalls, run by The British
UK Competition
Association of Landscape Industries Ryan Love .
(BALI) in Association with UKSkills Oatridge College
has proven challenging for all 36
Robert Stewart .
competitors who have taken part
Announce
Individual, Oatridge College
throughout the UK. Students all
had to solely build a 2x3m garden Neil Bradley .
designed by BALI Award Winning College of Agriculture and
National
Designer Patricia Fox of Aralia Rural Enterprise
Garden Design and Build, from
scratch within 6 hours. Kristopher Orr .
College of Agriculture and
Finalists
10 students from colleges in both Rural Enterprise
Scotland and Northern Ireland battled
it out in very hot conditions over 2 Kerrera Macindeor .
days at Gardening Scotland 2010. Individual, Oatridge College
Finalists
Hampshire
Oliver King.
Otley College of Agriculture
Out of the 36 competitors this year
and Horticulture, Suffolk
only 8 can go through to the National
Final at Malvern Spring Gardening The 8 National Finalists will have.
Show 23-26th September. The to build a 6x6m garden,.
National Finalists are as follows: designed by Patricia Fox of Aralia
Garden Design and Build, in teams
Ryan Neveu.
of two (paired randomly). The
George-Stone Gardens, Cheltenham
garden design will be released to
Darren Cumming & David Harvey. competitors 2 months before their
The Essential Earthmen, Devon competition.
A MATCH MADE IN MARITAL HEAVEN The decision to establish their very everything we do. In total we employ of fencing work, repairs or general
own company came soon after the six staff members which equals to day-to-day upkeep.
couple were married; “We just got three gangs at any one time.”
on with it,” Sharon explains, “it was At a time when the fencing industry
difficult at first because we had such Back to the job in hand and G and continues to struggle with timber
a young family. I remember when we H Fencing deal primarily within the prices and shortages, Gary admits
first started we scrimped and scraped trade of steel fencing, specifically that running a fencing firm can have
to get the materials for a job that with palisade, chain link, galvanised its difficulties: “I suppose the biggest
Sharon and Gary Hodson
was worth £2000. But once we’d railings and welded mesh products. negative in the industry is the constant
manage to get the funds together and updates in red tape regulations. I
As the saying goes, behind every Towards the end of last year the think its time to weather the storm so
great man, there’s a great women; complete the job well, the work came
company secured a huge deal with to speak. We’ll see how the industry
which couldn’t be more apt where G flooding in.”
Birmingham City Council to fence shapes up in the coming months.”
and H Fencing is concerned. As well as their own commitment the city’s central Bleak Hill Park with
to each other, Sharon and Gary supplies manufactured by IAE. And With over 20 years in the business,
Gary and Sharon Hodson founded in 2008 they were given prestigious let’s hope the next two decades are
the company over 20 years ago, admit that the relationship they have
with their fully qualified and CSS contracts from the housing trust to as successful for G and H Fencing.
after Gary decided that his work as a work in both Bolton and Warrington.
self-employed contractor had grown accredited staff is second to none,
Gary explains: “We have always had Gary and Sharon were also successful
to be too much to handle; “It grew in securing a maintenance contract
a great working relationship with our G and H Fencing
and grew naturally really. I’d worked with two of the nations leading
team. We have a gentleman called Tel: 01564 742643
for five years after leaving school and building suppliers. Meaning that G
Steven Williams that has been with us www.gandhfencing.co.uk
it came to a point where I knew I and H Fencing is a first port of call if
needed to take a chance and go for it.” for 15 years and plays a vital part in
any branch of the suppliers is in need
Cash incentives to
boost North West
England’s woodland
as well as providing opportunities for
A CONTRACTORS
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Last month, Willie Baumber of W.
Baumber Fencing set the standards
in what contractors up and down
the country could achieve with their
machines.
Safer space-
saving materials
handling
with Combilift
Any company handling long and platform when being transported,
awkward loads needs to look avoiding risky high level manoeuvres
at how the customised range above other stored product, thus
of Combilift 4-way forklifts can greatly enhancing health and safety
improve its handling and storage practices.
procedures.
Fully synchronised 4-way steering
Combilifts replace an unwieldy and easy changeover to sideways
combination of other types of mode make the Combilifts extremely
forklifts and work as 3 machines manoeuvrable and flexible. As
in one; sideloader, counterbalance the machine can operate in aisles
forklift and narrow aisle truck. as narrow as 2m, customers are
Robust design and super elastic able to make maximum use of all
tyres enable operation inside and available storage space. Around
out, on semi-rough terrain and in 16 base models are available,
all weather conditions, including with capacities range from 2.5
snow. to 25 tonnes, with various fuel
options and a range of attachments
The versatile use of the truck enables to cater for individual customer
speedy and streamlined operations requirements.
such as offloading deliveries,
manoeuvring loads from the yard,
to the warehouse and into racking,
Combilift Ltd
with no time-consuming double
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is the UK’s sole Importer for the the team offer guidance to either,
BOXER mini-skid steer loaders. purchase, self hire or operator hire
The American manufactured including a complete service backup
BOXER range of mini-tracked which is provided nationwide.
skid steer machines along with
an exhaustive list of attachments The BOXER range provides a cost
from Augers to Grapple Buckets, effective, terrain friendly solution for
in fact too many to list. landscapers, irrigation contractors
and property owners.
BOXER Power & Equipment Ltd
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brings 15 years of untold wealth of Visit www.boxeruk.com or visit
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New Cab
for Bobcat
Telehandler
Range
Bobcat, a member of the newly data is conveniently placed in front
formed global Doosan Infracore of the operator and is easy to read.
Construction Equipment Group, This includes all operational mode
has introduced a new improved indicators which are shown in the
operator cab for the company’s top part of the display. The control The air conditioning unit is fully continuous pull-down system
range of telescopic handlers. switches on the display have been integrated into the dashboard. It provides the operator a variable
enhanced to improve visibility features well placed air outlets and wider range of protection,
The new cab offers several significant and ease of use. Backlit switches throughout the cab, providing an giving better visibility of the work
changes aimed at improving and illuminate each function and the increased total airflow of over environment and instrumentation,
modernizing the operator’s working activation light indicates when a 40% to 500 m3 per hour. The even in full sunlight conditions. The
environment, including an improved function is in use so the operator can number of directional air vents exterior lights have been upgraded
dashboard, a fully integrated air easily monitor all functions which has been increased, ensuring an to provide a more focused beam of
conditioning system and a sturdier are active. even distribution of air around the light for improved visibility of the
steering wheel for easier handling
operator. The improved circulation working environment.
and control. The visibility of attachments has
of air ensures a more homogeneous
been increased by lowering the
The dashboard has been redesigned temperature throughout the cab.
display and dashboard, improving
to ensure the operator can quickly gain For more information about
the line of sight between the operator A new sun visor offers excellent
an overview of the working conditions Bobcat and Bobcat products,
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James AND
The Kanga Kid
Fencing News talks with James Pickering
about his latest purchase
James Pickering first saw KANGA feeling okay.’
machines several years ago at
the SALTEX SHOW when he was James doesn’t use the 2 SERIES for
a greenkeeper but it wasn’t until post knocking though.
recently that he has become a
We have the auger system on the front
KANGA man with his own machine.
which drills the holes, but before we
J.Pickering Forestry & Grounds now had this wonderful machine we used
uses the KANGA KID 2 SERIES and to dig everything by hand. This really
James tells of how the machine is does help us considerably. I saw this
already helping after only a couple of machine and the rest of the range at
weeks worth of use. the Forestry Show and that’s when I
decided that I wanted one.’
‘It arrived just a couple of weeks
ago and the difference it has made ‘Not only is it great for fencing jobs,
it is also really useful for a lot more. James with his Kanga
to our work has been tremendous.
On a strictly post and rail fencing It is the smallest model that KANGA
job, instead of my business partner makes and it is great for landscapers walls as James is demonstrating here. purchase of a bigger series machine
Andrew and myself creating the holes like us because you can get it through in time to come.
most garden gates.’ James has been so impressed
for 40 posts in a day and then going
with the KANGA KID that he is
home absolutely knackered we can
Or indeed tipping things over garden already looking towards the possible
now do twice that and still go home www.kangaloader.co.uk
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and built to offer the highest levels 989 kg and a tipping load of 1978
of performance, efficiency and kg, the S630 complements the
operator comfort. Powered by the recently launched S650 vertical lift
Kubota 55.4 kW V3307-DI-TE3 kW path loader. The standard hydraulic
Stage IIIA diesel engine, the S630 flow on the S630 has been increased
is the latest in the new generation by over 30% to 87.1 l/min, providing
loader range from Bobcat, significantly better attachment
providing a significant increase in performance. The high flow version
power, hydraulic performance and of this loader, the S630H, offers a
Improved operator comfort is a key S630 have a post for the removable
productivity. hydraulic flow of 115.5 l/min.
feature of the S630 new generation hose guide that keeps the hose
loader. The most prominent aspect secure, clean and protected when
is the unique forward-positioned the attachment is not in use. The
Premium Cab, the largest on the hydraulic quick couplers are mounted
market, which has been built in directly to the front plate of the lift
accordance with the axiom that the arm. A guard bar extends out in front
more comfortable an operator is, the of the coupler for added protection.
more productive he will be.
Married / Children?
Married to Nicky with
one son, George
Position / Company?
Managing Director
Previous Employment?
25 years at a certain other
fencing company
And your worst Favourite film? If you were stranded on a Pound or Euro? .
Thinking we could export . Blazing Saddles. desert island what 3 things would Definity Pound
to Dubai. you take with you?
Beer or Wine? Blackberry, Nicky & George
Neither. Gin and Tonic.
Sales Representative
Allen ConCrete, leading manufacturers and suppliers
of fencing and general building materials, are looking to recruit
a sales representative to develop new business nationwide,
as well as to maintain existing trading relationships.
the successful applicant will be highly motivated, enthusiastic,
and preferably able to demonstrate relevant experience.
Good communication skills, computer literacy, a full driving
licence and willingness to travel are essential.
Applications including cv, should be in writing to:
R P Topp, Allen Concrete Ltd, 38 Willow Lane,
Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4NA
ACCESS BARRIERS
Alexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Traffic barriers, parking posts,bollards and traffic flow plates
F H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales Traffic barriers, parking posts and bollards
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!
F H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales Full range of chainlink fencing
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 Chestnut Fencing 01795 886 020 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing manufacturers, cleft post and rails plus stakes. FSC Pure 100%. www.torryhill.co.uk
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker FSE Approved Chestnut Fencing Manufacturers 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 Full range of Cleff Chestnut Fencing www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Winterbourne Zelston Fencing Ltd 01929 459245 Richard Bower Cleft fencing materials
Torry Hill Chestnut Fencing 01795 886 020 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing manufacturers, cleft post and rails plus stakes. FSC Pure 100%. www.torryhill.co.uk
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
F H Brundle 01708 25 35 45 Sales Armco type crash barriers and posts
Newton & Frost Fencing Ltd 01435 811615 Sales Suppliers of all crash barrier including car park. sales@nffltd.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
Nelson Butler & Son Ltd 01507 523451 Carl Butler Cutting Fencing, Joinery & Beam Oak, from our own sawmill
TimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales Beam & fencing grades cut to your requirements.
TimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales Beam & fencing grades cut to your requirements.
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker All oak fencing requirements www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
EUROPEAN FENCING SUPPLIES
Ashley Timber 01274 832700 Sales Office Importers and distributors of European timber products. sales@ashleytimber.com
Daco Timber Products 01797 344422 Sales Importers, stockist and distributors of continental fencing and gates www.dacotimber.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 All types of pressure treated fencing 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 3720524 Sales Wide range of Fencing components, including posts, rails, boards, feather edge,.
cappings & Panels www.taylormadetimber.co.uk
Timber Concepts 075157 47994 Angela Cairns Pressure treated machined rounded fencing & landscaping posts.
TimberStore - Beaconsfield 01494 671921 Sales Full range of fencing materials available. The one stop supplier.
TimberStore - Crawley 01342 717155 Sales Full range of fencing materials available. The one stop supplier.
Watson Engineering 0113 3935522 Johnny Scott www.watsonengineering.co.uk
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