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CONTENTS
Welcome to the AUGUst edition oF as.we.go.to.print.the.weather.is.glorious.and.i.hope.you.are.getting.your.jobs.done.or.having.a.wonderful.holiday!
again.we.have.been.very.busy.attending.the.shows,.firstly.we.exhibited.at.the.great.yorkshire.show.in.July.and.it.has.been.officially.announced.that.it.is.the.biggest.agricultural.show.in.england.from.exhibitors.and.visitors ..over.135,000.visited.the.show.over.the.3.days.so.you.might.want.to.think.about.attending.or.even.exhibiting!.we.had.royal.visitors.HRH.duke.and.duchess.of.cornwall.and.the.duchess.waved.right.at.me!
another.success.was.the.driffield.show.where.we.held.our.3rd.annual.fencing.competition,.and.guess.what,.we.have.new.winners-.charlie.Hubbard.and.Ray.baylis ...congratulations.to.them.and.well.done.to.mike.and.david.ford.as.runners.up.and.third.goes.to.dan.critchlow.and.anthony.ollerenshaw ..we.would.like.to.thank.all.the.sponsors.and.participants.taking.part ..we.are.also.producing.a.dVd.so.check.out.our.website.to.watch.it .
a.few.more.dates.in.the.diary.are.m&m.timber.pre-glee.open.day.on.the.1st.of.september.to.be.held.at.their.premises.at.clows.top.and.saltex.on.the.6th.and.7th.held.at.Royal.windsor.Race.course ..then.we.have.glee.on.the.19th.to.21st.of.september.held.at.nec.and.the.timber.expo.on.the.27th.and.28th.of.september.at.the.Ricoh.arena ..i.am.sure.we.will.catch.up.with.some.of.you.at.these.events!
Have.a.great.summer.and.i.hope.you.keep.busy,.will.see.you.in.the.october.edition .
.kind.Regards.simone..simone@fencing-news .co .uk
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arch. chemicals,. whose. business.includes. arch. timber. protection,. is.being.acquired.by.switzerland-based.lonza.for.us$1 .4bn ..
the.companies.say.the.deal.effectively.creates. the.world’s. leading.microbial.control.business ..
in. a. joint. statement,. the. companies.said.combining.the.businesses.would.provide.customers.with.better.products.and.solutions,.though.lonza.also.expects.to.recoup.at.least.us$50m.annually.in.administraton.synergies ..
lonza. said. the. materials. protection.division.is.expected.to.be.among.the.key.growth.sectors.for.the.combined.business ..
by. using. both. businesses’. technical.capabilities,.applications.expertise.and.extended.reach,.lonza.expects.to.generate.increased.sales.of.us$40m.by.the.third.year.following.the.acquisition ..
“additional. growth. synergy. will. be.developed.based.on.increased.investments.into.R&d.once.the.businesses.have.been.integrated,”.lonza.said ..
arch.timber.protection’s.brands.include.tanalised,.tanalith,.Vacsol.aqua,.ensele,.dricon,.non-com.and.keywood.modified.timber ..
lonza’s.life.science.ingredients.business.incorporates.a.material.protection.division,.which.includes.chemical.solutions.to.preserve.and.improve.dimensional.lumber.and.engineered.wood.products ..
the. life. science. business. recorded.sales.of.cHf1bn. in.2010,.while. the.group.as.a.whole.recorded.net.sales.of.cHf2 .6bn .
arch’s.2010.sales.totalled.us$1 .4bn,.of.which.us$1 .2bn.were.from.microbial.control. products. (including. timber.preservation) ..
lonza.expects.to.start.a.tender.offer.for.arch.shares.by.July.15.and.complete.it. later. this. year .. the. deal. is. also.subject.to.clearance.from.competition.authorities ..
www.archchemicals.com
ARch sold to sWiss chemicAls GiAnt
bsw. timber’s. larch. cladding. has.been. used. in. the. construction. of. a.new. restaurant,. the.pinemarten,. at.the.base.of.the.nevis.Range.mountain.gondola,.near.fort.william .
larch.cladding.from.loch.arkaig.was.selected.to.complement.the.restaurant’s.stunning. natural. surroundings .. . the.restaurant.will.include.laminated.wooden.beams.and.a.wood.fuel.boiler.to.heat.the.new.building.and.adjacent.offices,.helping.the.nevis.Range.to.reduce.its.carbon.foot.print .
marian. austin,. nevis. Range. md,.commented:.“we.are.delighted.to.be.able.to.source.so.much.of.the.project.from.local.businesses.a.n.fraser,.Hwe.and.bsw .”
eve. Johnson,. marketing. manager,.bsw. timber,. said:. “larch. cladding.is.both.versatile.and.attractive ...we.want.people.to.recognise.that.quality.
british.larch.is.ideal.for.a.wide.array.of.purposes ..
“larch.cladding.products,.which.are.fsc.certified,.come.with.the.assurance.that.they.will.be.long.lasting.and.maintain.their.striking.look ..the.pinemarten.is.the.perfect.example.of.how.larch.cladding.supports.the.natural.environment.and.utilises.local.materials .”
For more information on larch cladding products visit www.bsw.co.uk
lARch clAddinG tRAnsFoRms nevis moUntAin RAnGe RestAURAnt
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Derek Fox & SonShay Lane Industrial Estate
Longridge, Preston, LancsEngland, PR3 3BT.
T: 08448 226 444 F: 08448 226 445
one.of.the.few.companies.in.the.uk.that.make.agricultural.fencing..from.100%.british.steel.are.among.the.exhibitors.at. this. year’s.Royal.Highland.show,.near.edinburgh .
Rylock.stock.fence,.barbed.wire.and.fencing.wire.are.made.from.steel.rod.produced.in.british.steel.mills.and.turned.into.fencing.at.the.betafence.factory.in.sheffield ..Rylock’s.unique.properties.and.green.colour.are.the.result.of.high.
quality.design,.production.skills.and.its.special.chromate.coating .
Rylock.products,.produced.since.the.1930’s,.are.all.guaranteed:.the.Rylock.green.range.for.20.years.and.Rylock.one.for.10.years ..
James. timlin,. betafence. uk. sales.manager,.said:.“Rylock’s.guarantees.are. a. mark. of. the. product’s. quality.and.longevity .
RYlock PRoUd to PRodUce BRitish FencinG“we’re. delighted. to. be. at. the.Royal.Highland.show ...it’s.a.great.opportunity.to. hear. from. all. the. farmers. and.contractors.who’ve.used.our.product.and. to. thank. them. for. their. custom.over.the.years .”
betafence. is. one. of. the. largest.manufacturers. of. agricultural. wire.products.in.the.uk .
www.betafence.co.uk
Rolawn,. europe’s. largest. producer.of. cultivated. turf,. have. launched.profresh®,. a. system. that. when.used. in. conjunction.with.Rolawn’s.specially.developed.growing.regime,.gives.turf.two.to.three.times.its.normal.shelf.life ..
independent.tests.carried.out.by.the.sports.turf.Research.institute.(stRi),.concluded.that.the.Rolawn.profresh®.system.significantly.extends.the.shelf.life.of.Rolawn.turf ....
the.key.benefit.to.stockists.is.being.able.to.extend.the.length.of.time.turf.can.be.sold. in.optimum.condition ..for.contractors.and.landscapers.the.Rowlawn.profresh®.system.means.turf.delivered.direct.to.site.can.be.of.a.
higher.quality.in.warm.temperatures.and.it.can.be.delivered.direct.to.site.the.day.before.laying ...
profresh®. is. the. result. of. over.10.years.development.and.collaboration.with.several.leading.uk.universities.as.well.as.significant.research.and.development.grant.funding ...
paul. dawson,. Rolawn’s. managing.director. commented. “this. new.technology. will. give. us. greater.traceability,.quality.control.and.allow.us.to.include.sell-by.dates,.barcodes.and.branding.on.our.turf .”
For further information visit www.rolawn.co.uk/profresh
RolAWn’s PRoFResh® sYstem eXtends tURF shelF liFe
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material.choice.and.innovation.together.with. the. environmental. credentials.of. wood. are. helping. to. consolidate.the.popularity.of.the.timber.deck.as.a. feature. of. uk. landscape. design ..steve.young.of.the.uk.technical.and.advisory. body,. the. timber. decking.association.(tda),.says,.“any.suggestion.that.decking. is. in.decline. is.hugely.misinformed .”..
the.major.decking.material.suppliers.that.make.up.the.manufacturing.sector.of. the. tda. are. reporting. growth. in.deckmark.quality.assessed.materials.for.the.first.four.months.of.2011.which,.if.maintained,.would.see.the.value.of.the.market.around.£140.million.at.year.end ..steve.says,.“continuing.low.interest.rates.and.the.continuing.trend.to.improve.rather.than.move.have.played.a.part.but.to.a.larger.extent,.so.too.has.product.innovation.and.the.dramatic.expansion.of.materials.choice .”.
the.tda.estimates.that.in.2010.the.market.was.split.roughly.55%.domestic.and.45%.commercial ..“decking.remains.popular”.say.the.tda.“because.people.see.the.deck.as.an.extension.of.their.home .”
in. the. commercial. sector,. the. tda.says. there. has. been. strong. growth.in.demand.for.“enhanced.grip”.deck.boards ..timber.decks,.boardwalks.and.associated.landscape.structures.have.become.established.as.popular.outdoor.features. and,. as. more. emphasis. is.placed.on.wood.as. the. low.carbon.and.sustainable.material.of.choice,.the.tda.says.the.use.of.wood.outdoors.is.set.to.remain.strong ..
For more information see www.tda.org.uk
moRe mAteRiAl choice And innovAtion helP sUstAin demAnd FoR timBeR deckinG
stride.treglown.has.finished.work.on.the.national.composites.centre.(ncc).in.bristol .
stride.treglown.with.the.consultant.team.of.aecom,.Halcrow.yolles,.alder.king.planning.consultants,.cyril.sweett.Quantity.surveying.and.project. management. created. an.independent,.open-access.national.centre.that.delivers.innovation.in.the.design.and.rapid.manufacture.of.composites.and.facilitates.their.wide-spread.industrial.exploitation .
the.new.£11 .1m.ncc.brings.together.companies.including.Vestas,.airbus,.gkn.aerospace.and.Rolls.Royce.with.enterprising.academics.led.by.the.university.of.bristol .
the. low. energy. centre. building.consists.of.78,500m².of.workshop.and. office. space. that. utilises. a.
mixed-mode. ventilation. system.and.maximises.the.use.of.natural.ventilation,.high.thermal.mass,.and.daylight ..
stride. treglown. director. gary.milliner. said;. “we. are. delighted.to. see. our. plans. creating. a.sustainable,. fully. functional. and.exciting. building. worthy. of. such.a.dynamic.group .”
the. ncc’s. executive. director.peter. chivers,. also. commented;.“the.building’s.innovative.design.provides.the.right.environment.for.the. development. of. this. cutting.technology .”
www.stridetreglown.co.uk
stRide tReGloWn deliveRs £11.1m nAtionAl comPosites centRe
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tRackeR,.the.uk.leader.in.stolen.vehicle.recovery,.has. been. appointed. by.datatag,.on.behalf.of.the.construction.equipment.association.(cea).and.the.agricultural. engineers.association.(aea),.as.a.service.provider.for.cesaR.–.the.official.construction.and.agricultural.equipment.security.and.registration.scheme ..
tRackeR. will. now. be. able. to. offer.construction.and.agricultural.machinery.owners.a.one-stop.service.to.fit.cesaR.and.tRackeR ..many.leading.insurers.are.now.offering.insurance.premium.discounts.of.up.to.25%.for. the.combination.of.cesaR.and.a.tRackeR.system ....
tRackeR.recovers.a.staggering.68%.of.stolen.plant.machinery.within.24.hours ...cesaR’s.recovery.rate.has.risen.from.under.5%.to.over.8%.with.over.31%.of.stolen.cesaR.registered.machines.now.recovered .
using.Very.High.frequency.(VHf).radio.
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technology,.police.can.track.a.tRackR.stolen. vehicle. even. it. is. covered. or.hidden. unlike. competitors’. gps-only.systems .
stephen.doran,.managing.director.of.tRackeR. comments,. “the. theft. of.plant. machinery. is. a. huge. problem ..the.partnership.allows.us. to.provide.the.first.line.of.defence.for.equipment.owners .”.
www.datatag.co.uk/ www.tracker.co.uk/TRACKER/
polythene.uk,. the. largest. broker. of.polythene. film.and.bags. in. the.uk,.has. launched. a. new. cast. machine.stretch. film .. . the. firm,. based. in.witney.oxfordshire,.says.that.its.new.cast. machine. stretch. film’s. reduced.thickness.uses.less.film.by.weight.and.creates. less. packaging.waste.whilst.reducing. delivery. requirements. and.co².emissions .
the. company’s. new. cast. machine.stretch-film.is.targeted.at.semi.automatic.pallet.wrapping.machines ..due.to.its.down-gauged. profile,. it. offers. the.performance.levels.of.a.conventional.20mμ. stretchwrap,.but.from.a.film.profile.that’s. only. 10mμ. in.thickness .
James. woollard,.managing. director.at. polythene. uk.says:. “in. addition. to.saving.up.to.43%.on.wrapping. costs,. this.greater.length.of.film.per. roll.means. fewer.stoppages. for. reel.changes. maximising.productivity .”
PolYthene Uk lAUnches neW cAst mAchine stRetch Film
Recently. the. company. has. focused.on.technically.advanced.down-gauged.solutions.to.improve.efficiency,.reduce.cost. and. minimise. environmental.impact. for. both. shrink. and. stretch.applications .
last.month.polythene.uk. launched.a. new. set. of. machine. stretch. films.which.provide.the.highest.film.yields.in.europe ..
www.polytheneuk.co.uk
JAmes WollARd
kevin hoWells (dAtAtAG) And stePhen doRAn (tRAckeR)
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we. have. produced. a. dVd. of. the.fantastic.fencing.competition.we.held.at.driffield.show.last.month ..thanks.to.the.sponsors.you.are.able.to.watch.the.fencing.contractors.on.our.website.or. if.you.would.like.a.copy.please.give.us.a.call.on.01274.610101.or.email.simone@fencing-news .co .uk ..maybe.the.new.entries.for.next.year.might.pick.up.some.tips!.if.you.would.like.to.enter.let.us.know ..i.think.we.have.an.entry.all.the.way.over.from.new.Zealand!
next.year.event.will.be.on.July.18th.at.the.driffield.show .
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a. forgotten. woodland. is. being.rediscovered. by. staff. at. waitrose’s.bracknell.headquarters.thanks.to.a.new.walkway.made.from.plastic.waste .
the.staff.volunteered.to.lay.the.1750.plastic. ‘planks’.through.the.national.Heritage. ‘wild. Ridings’. copse. to.complete. the. raised. boardwalk,. the.result.of.a.partnership.between.waitrose.and.centriforce,.one.of.the.uk’s.largest.independent.plastics.recyclers .
the.4 .5.acre.woodland.lay.overgrown.and.neglected.in.the.middle.of.the.74-acre.industrial.estate.until.two.years.ago ...Habitat.surveys.confirmed.the.copse.was.home.to.protected.wildlife.species .
the.268.metre-long.and.1 .2.metre.wide. raised.boardwalk.made.from.20.tonnes. of. Hdpe. post-consumer. waste. will.enable.the.site’s.2,400.workers. to. enjoy. year-round. strolls. in. safety.and.comfort .
mike.walters,.waitrose.
operations.director,.waste.and.Recycling.explains:.“using.recycled.plastic.products.is.one.means.by.which.we.can.come.closer. to. being. a. truly. sustainable.business .
Ronnie.doctor,.marketing.manager.for.centriforce.added:.“we.are.learning.that.a.little.imagination.and.close.working.relationships.can.deliver.truly.sustainable.results .”
For more information about Centriforce’s recycled plastic profiles visit www.centriforce.com, call customer service on +44 (0)151 207 8109 or email
RecYcled PlAstic WAlkWAY closes the looP FoR Ancient WoodlAnd
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LANDSCAPING
tV. celebrity. tommy. walsh,. forever.associated.with.the.hugely.successful.bbc.tV’s.‘ground.force’.series,.called.in.to.stoneleigh.park.last.week.to.support.bali.2011.–.the.landscaping.show,.which. took. place. in. front. of. bali.headquarters .
bali.contractors.and.designers.have.been.working.with. tommy. in. recent.years.to.raise.funds.and.build.gardens.for.children’s.hospices.across.the.uk.as.part.of.the.industry’s.‘greenfingers’.charity,.and.he.was.only.too.happy.to.visit.bali’s.inaugural.show.to.meet.exhibitors.and.visitors,.and.to.congratulate.two.recipients.of.Honorary.life.membership.of.the.association.-.david.spencer,.a.former.bali.member,.chief.executive.and.chair.of.the.bali.awards.judging.panel,. and. gordon. darlington. who.served. as.chairman. of.bali’s.north.
tommY WAlsh sUPPoRts inAUGURAl BAli shoW
west.region.for.many.years.and.is.now.a.bali.vetting.officer .
organisers.brintex.confirmed.that.close.to.a.thousand.visitors.attended.the.bali.show.over. the. two.days,.with.many.taking.the.opportunity.to.visit.the.adjacent.playfair.exhibition,.which.the.company.also.organises .
bali.national.chairman.paul.cowell.had.organised.a.comprehensive.programme.of.seminars.with.key.industry.speakers.and.those.who.took.time.out.from.visiting.trade.stands.were.rewarded.with.some.fascinating.and.timely.presentations.and.discussions .. bali. launched. the. new.landbased.industry.skills.scheme.(liss).and.the.liss/cscs.skills.card,.which.gives. those.working. in. the. landbased.sector.the.ability.to.work.on.Highways.agency.estate.and.construction.sites ..national.Highways.sector.scheme.18.(for.the.natural.environment,.landscape.and.ecology).was.promoted.to.contractors.alongside.the.revised.and.updated.Rolo.Health.and.safety.awareness.course,.which.is.a.pre-requisite.for.anyone.applying.for.the.new.liss/cscs.skills.card .
bali. held. an. ‘open. house’. at. its.headquarters. throughout. the. bali.show,.encouraging.members.to.meet.bali.staff,.network.and.generally.see.what.their.association.gets.up.to.on.a.day-to-day. basis .. for. members. who.had.not.previously.had.reason.to.visit.stoneleigh.park.this.proved.a.very.popular.initiative. and.helped. to. reinforce. the.‘bali.family’.atmosphere.that.pervaded.the.show.and.helped.make. it.a.very.special. event. for. everyone. involved,.member.or.not!
bali’s.recently.appointed.chief.operations.officer,.wayne.grills,.commented.after.the.event:.“to.receive.such.unanimous.positive.feedback.from.exhibitors.and.visitors. is. amazing. and. a. credit. to.brintex. and. to. everyone. one. in. the.bali. landscape.House. team .. small.but.perfectly.formed.seems.to.be.the.best.description.for.bali.2011.and.it’s.a.salutary.lesson.that.big.is.not.always.beautiful.where.industry.exhibitions.are.concerned ..that.said,.we.must.listen.carefully.to.our.exhibitors.and.visitors.to.ensure.we.strike.just.the.right.balance.in.2012.and.continue.to.deliver.a.targeted.
exhibition.and.programme.of.seminars.that.will.make.it.an.unmissable.event.for.landscape.professionals .”
BALI, Landscape House, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LG www.bali.org.uk
For further information contact: Denise Ewbank, BALI Business Development Manager: 01285 831055/ 07970 078098 [email protected] Daniel Young, BALI Communications Officer: 024 7669 8659 [email protected]
WAYne GRills And tommY WAlsh
10 fencing news august.2011
health and safety
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Advice on automated gate systems
Gate Safe, the safety campaign which is working towards improved standards in gate automation, is calling for urgent action following yet another incident relating to a child whose head became trapped in electric gates on 28th July this year.
The accident happened on a residential housing development in Gorton, near Manchester and involved a seven-year-old girl who narrowly escaped serious injury following the activation of an electric gate as she tried to squeeze through a gap between the gates and post. The girl was cut free by fire fighters and thankfully suffered no major injuries. However, the accident represents a sharp reminder of the tragic deaths of two children last year, in two separate automated gate incidents and the real
threat of another fatality occurring if unsafe automatic gate installations remain in service.
Commenting on the incident, Richard Jackson, CEO of Jacksons Fencing, the company behind the inception of the Gate Safe campaign says, “We are urging all professionals involved in the automatic gate installation and gate maintenance process – from specifiers through to installers – to ensure that any gate automation project they are involved in meets with the safety criteria listed on the Gate Safe web site.
“It would appear from the initial reports surrounding this accident, that once again, a child has been unnecessarily subjected to a terrifying ordeal which could so easily have been prevented if the gate
had been checked to confirm compliance with current good safety practice.
“Gate Safe recommends that an electric gate features the necessary safety devices to protect the user and other pedestrians from any potential trap points and that no unprotected gaps under the fence or gate can exceed 100 mm, whilst any vertical pales must also have no gaps exceeding more than 100 mm. It would appear that in this instance these precautions had not been observed. In addition, had the gate featured the correct safety mechanisms as advised by Gate Safe and the HSE, the gate automation would have gone into reversion, thus instantly freeing the child.
“Sadly, this case brings the total number of reported automated gate accidents
to six, proving the validity of Gate Safe’s repeated warnings advising of the impending danger associated with the worrying number of unsafe electric gates in the UK”.
Gate Safe will continue to lobby for the enhanced safety of all automated gate installations whilst also pushing for an increased awareness of the need to embrace on-going maintenance programmes to encourage continued compliance. In addition the campaign is striving for action to be taken to trigger the policing of gates which were installed prior to the existing guidelines coming into force.
www.gate-safe.co.uk
GATE SAFE CALLS FOR URGENT REVIEW OF UK’S AUTOMATED GATES
One area of health and safety that I often perceive as misunderstood is the regulations relating to lifting and the requirements relating to equipment inspection. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) specify and identify specific requirements that need consideration.
Fencing is not an activity normally perceived as having extensive lifting operations, however, for example the use of a forklift, hiab, skid steer, block and tackle or winch all fall within the scope of LOLER.
LOLER requires that lifting equipment (for use at work) is strong and stable enough for the particular use and marked to indicate safe working loads and positioned and installed to minimise any risks. LOLER also requires that equipment is used safely (i.e. work planned, organised and carried out by competent persons) and is subject to ongoing thorough examination and (where appropriate) inspection by competent persons.
The range of ‘equipment’ covered by the regulations is also often not fully understood and includes cranes, fork-lifts, hoists, mobile elevating work platforms (scissor lifts), jacks etc. Additionally, any accessories such as slings, eyebolts.
Don’t forget if you allow employees to use their own equipment then this is also covered by the Regulations.
Not only must the lifting equipment be sufficiently strong and stable for proposed use but also anything attached (e.g. timber pallet, lifting point) must be suitable as well. Consideration must be given to the actual load as well – a loose and poorly balanced load can compromise even the best of equipment.
The positioning (or installation) must be done in such a way that the risk of injury to people is minimised from either the equipment or falling load. An example may be using a fork-lift on uneven ground.
In general, before being used for the first time, ALL lifting equipment (including accessories) must undergo a ‘thorough examination’ by a competent person. Subsequently, while in use, lifting equipment must be subject to thorough examination on a regular basis and at least annually and the examination must be carried out by a competent person. Following thorough examination or inspection a report must be submitted by the competent person to the employer to take appropriate action as identified.
WhAT GOES Up...pETER MEpSTED OF php hEALTh AND SAFETy TAKES A LOOK AT LIFTING AND hOW IT EFFECTS ThE FENCING INDUSTRy
There is one MAJOR proviso in the Regulations which is also misunderstood and that relates to lifting equipment used for lifting people. That is the requirement (in addition to the items previously noted) for it to be clearly marked according to its use, and that all necessary precautions are taken to eliminate or reduce risk to those people. The examination must be carried out SIX MONTHLY and not annually.
Clearly fencing work is very much under the scope of the LOLER Regulations and these should be given adequate consideration.
www.php.co.uk/
12 fencing news August 2011
HEALTH AND SAFETy
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the.dHf,.which.represents.all.the.uk’s.leading.door.and.hardware.companies,.is. dedicated. to. raising. standards. in.the.industry .
best. practice. techniques. for. the.repair.and.maintenance.of.industrial,.commercial. and. fire. resisting. doors.and.shutters.are.identified.in.a.code.of.practice.published.by.the.door.&.Hardware.federation.(dHf) .
the. dHf. code. of. practice. for. the.Repair.and.maintenance.of.industrial.and.commercial.doors.stresses.the.importance.of.regular.door.and.shutter.maintenance ..Regulations.relating.to.health. and. safety. in. the.workplace.and. fire. safety. require. owners. and.managers. of. business. premises. to.ensure. that. doors. and. shutters. are.maintained. regularly .. it. also. points.out. that. organisations. save. costs. if.planned. maintenance.procedures. are. in.place ...
available.to.download.from.the.dHf.website.(www .dhfonline .org .uk),.the.guide.is.one.of.a.number.of.codes.of.practice.and.good.practice.guides.from.the.dHf.designed. to.uphold. and. further.enhance. the. high.standards. set. by. the.door.industry ...
the. code. has. been.produced. specifically.to. help. manufacturers,.repair. and. maintenance.organisations,. specifiers.and.end.users.comply.fully.with.all.the.requirements.of.
dhF code sPells oUt Best PRActice in dooR RePAiR And mAintenAnce
clear,”.commented.michael.skelding,.general.manager.and.secretary.of.the.dHf ...
“However.there.is.an.important.bottom.line.advantage.as.well ..the.financial.benefit.of.planned.routine.maintenance.against.high-cost.emergency.call-outs.is.plain. to.see ..there’s.a.continuing.
the.safety.enforcement.authorities ...
the.code.spells.out.what.should.be.done. to. achieve. optimum.quality. of.operation.with.maximum.safety.in.use.throughout.the.full.expected.lifecycle.of.the.equipment ...
it. also. includes. listings. of. legal.requirements. and. guidance.documents,. gives. definitions. of.common. terminology. and. identifies.the. specific. documentation. needed.for. correct. repair. and. maintenance ..necessary.operational.documentation.and.minimum.requirements.for.repair.and.maintenance.personnel.are.also.described ....
“the. need. for. building. owners. and.managers.to.implement.regular.service.and.maintenance.procedures.to.keep.within.the.law.is.
demand.for.an.authoritative.guide.to.address.these.issues,.which.is.why.the.dHf.has.made.this.code.available .”..
For more information, visit www.dhfonline.org.uk
13fencing news august.2011
COMPANy NEwS
cotswold.decorative.ironworkers,.now.a.leading.uk.company.manufacturing.parkland.fencing,.ornamental.bridge.and.tree.guards.has.teamed.up.with.one.of.britain’s.leading.firms.of.chartered.landscape. architects. to. win. major.contracts.on.larger.estates .
colvin.and.moggridge.is.a.top.uk.firm.of.chartered.landscape.architects.with.offices.in.lechlade,.gloucestershire.and.london,. undertaking. commissions.throughout. the. united. kingdom. and.eire,.and.in.continental.europe .
blacksmiths. working. for. cotswold.decorative.ironworkers.at.marsh.farm,.stourton,.near.shipston-on-stour,.provide.thousands.of.metres.of.top.grade.parkland.and. deer. park. fencing. every. year. to.some.of.britain’s.top.public.and.private.estates.-.and.the.company.is.a.favoured.supplier.to.the.national.trust
colvin.and.moggridge.handles.projects.ranging.in.scale.and.complexity.from.the.detail.design.of.domestic.gardens.to. the. largest. of. landscapes .. it. was.founded. by. brenda. colvin. in. 1922 ..originally. an. accomplished. garden.
designer,. brenda. colvin. was. highly.influential.in.the.establishment.of.the.profession.of.landscape.architecture.and. was. a. founder. member. of. the.landscape.institute ..
close. client. contact. and. director.involvement.from.briefing.to.completion.ensures.a.high.quality.of.service.and.final. product,. a. strategy. shared. by.Hughie.powell.of.cotswold.decorative.ironworkers .
Hughie. powell. said:. “colvin. and.moggridge. are. ideal. partners. for. us.because.we.have.the.ability.to.service.the.very.largest.and.most.demanding.projects.where.quality.is.the.absolute.hallmark.of.the.work.required .
“we.have.just.won.a.major.job.for.a.new.park.being.planted.at.ewhurst.park,.near.newbury ..we.earlier.completed.a.contract.to.supply.112.guards.and.fencing.at.culham.park.near.Henley-on-thames .
“there.have.been.no.trees.at.ewhurst.park.for.many.years.and.the.owners.are.planting.in.the.region.of.150.trees.
cdi teAms UP With leAdinG eURoPeAn lAndscAPe ARchitects
this.year. for.which.we.are.supplying.the.tree.guards ...
“the. trees. being. planted. are. mainly.oak.and.the.guards.are.light.duty.owing.to.the.fact.that.the.park. is.only.ever.going.to.have.sheep ..these.guards.are.also.designed.to.prevent.wild.deer.from.attacking. the.young. trees ..there.are.more.and.more.deer.around.now.and.they.are.causing.havoc.in.many.parks.and.estates ...
“we. are. now. beginning. to. get. such.good.results.by.teaming.up.with.colvin.
and.moggridge.that.we.have.invested.in.a.swiss.electrostatic.system.in.our.paint.shop.making.an.arduous.job.much.quicker. and. more. efficient,. enabling.us. to. keep. prices. competitive .. . our.tree.guard.division.of.the.business.is.very.important.to.us.-.its.volume.has.increased.200.per.cent.each.year.for.the.last.five.years .
For more information visit www.cd-ironworkers.co.uk
hUGhie PoWell
14 fencing news august.2011
NEw PRODUCT
the. all-new.gripple. contractor. tool.caught.the.attention.of.many.visitors.at.the.largest.agricultural.shows.across.the.nation.-.Royal.cornwall,.Royal.Highland.and.Royal.welsh.shows,.with.a.combined.530,000.visitors.over.their.duration ...live,.hands-on.demonstrations.of.the.tool. on. a. run. of. fencing. showcased.exactly.how.it.takes.all.the.strain.out.of.tensioning.fence.wires,.leaving.visitors.impressed.with.just.how.easy.it.was.to.apply.loads,.and.how.quickly.they.were.able.to.fully.tighten.the.fence ..
from.the.people.behind.the.revolutionary.gripple. range. of. wire. joiners. and.tensioners,.the.new.tool.was.developed.through.ongoing,.meticulous.research.out.in.the.field,.with.gripple.listening.closely.to.their.customers.to.determine.exactly.what. you. require. from. a. tensioning.tool ...
the.result.is.the.contractor.tool.-.a.brand.new,.metal,.tensioning.tool.offering.a.10:1.mechanical.advantage,.meaning.you.can.apply.the.same.tension.with.a.lot.less.effort ..designed.specifically.to.withstand.daily.use,.the.entirely.metal.construction.makes.it.extremely.strong.and. robust .. what’s. more,. the. long.handles. provide. increased. leverage,.and. the. quick. release. cam. makes.
neW GRiPPle tool dRAWs cRoWds grabbing.wire.much.easier.than.ever.before .. it. also. boasts. a. release. key.holder. and. soft-feel. grips,. to. make.fence. installation,. maintenance. and.repair.even.less.demanding .
the.tool.is.perfect.for.use.on.all.gripple.fence.products,.including.the.gripple.plus.joiner.and.tensioner,.the.gripple.barbed. and. the. gpak. bracing. kit ...whether.you’re.installing.a.fence.for.the.first.time.or.re-tensioning.further.
down.the.line,.the.contractor.tool.is.built.to.last,.and.will.prove.its.worth.time-after-time .
gripple.was.created.by.Hugh.facey.in.1986.and.was.launched.in.the.uk.in. 1988 .. three. years. later,. gripple.ltd.was.created,.and.throughout.the.1990s. the. name. gripple. became.synonymous.with.fencing.and.trellising ..gripple.soon.realised.the.potential.of.the.industrial.market.and.in.1998.entered.
the.construction.industry .
the. highly. awaited,. all-new. gripple.contractor.tool.is.on.sale.august.2011.-.contact.your.local.distributor.for.more.information ..
For find your local stockist visit www.gripple.com
15fencing news august.2011
FORESTRy
appearing. in. front.of.a.westminster.committee.inquiry.into.forest.Research,.stuart. goodall,. chief. executive. of.confor,.highlighted.the.vital.role.that.forest.Research.plays. in. supporting.uk. forestry. and. the. importance. of.this.being.funded.by.government ...the.science.and.technology.select.inquiry,.comprises. the. lords. and. commons.select.committees ..
“forestry.is.under.threat.from.pests.and.diseases,.and.there.is.vital.research.work.required.to.support.areas.such.as.responding.to.climate.change,.tree.breeding.and.the.properties.of.wood ..there.is.a.real.concern.in.the.sector.that.proposed.cuts.to.fR.will.undermine.this.activity.at.a.crucial.time”,.explained.stuart .
giving.evidence,.stuart.identified.the.crude. mechanism. by. which. forest.Research’s. budget. was. being. cut,.in.line.with.cuts.in.defra.and.which.were. handed. down. to. the. forestry.commission ..He. suggested. that,. as.the. government. spend. on. fR. was.comparatively. modest. anyway,. the.proposed.cut.should.be.made.up.from.within.defra’s.departmental.budget ..
other.suggestions.were.that.fR.should.be. able. to. better. access. Research.council.budgets ..there.was.also.an.interesting.question.by.the.chair.of.the.committee,.andrew.miller.mp,.who.noted.that.government.had.applied.a.smaller.reduction.to.science/research.budgets.
generally,.noting.their.importance.for.rebuilding.the.economy.and.that.it.was.in.essence.a.quirk.of.the.structure.of.fR,.that.it.shared.in.the.defra.scale.of. cuts. rather. than. the. lesser. scale.applied.to.other.research.areas .
the. issue. of. a. formal. levy. on. the.private.sector.was.raised.and.rejected.by. minister,. Jim. paice,. who. also.gave. evidence .. stuart. advised. that.the.woodland-owning.sector.was.too.disparate,. too. loosely. co-ordinated.and.lacking.in.profitability,.so.that.a.levy.would.be.ineffective ..instead,.he.suggested.that.consideration.be.given.to.offering.the.opportunity.for.the.private.sector. to. provide. new. funding. for.additional.activity.in.areas.of.particular.relevance.alongside.a.stronger.role.for.the. sector. in. determining. research.strategy ..even. then,.he.warned,. the.sums.that.are.likely.to.be.raised.would.be.very.modest .
Questions. were. raised. about. the.targeting.of.forestry.research.and.the.ability.to.do.more.to.support.commercial.
activity .. stuart. noted. that. research.on. the. economics. of. forestry. had.declined.significantly.and.were.out.of.kilter.with.a.growing.recognition.that.the.financial.sustainability.of.forestry.was.key.to.the.sustainable.delivery.of.other.benefits ..
there.was.consistency.across. those.giving.evidence.that.fR.provided.value.for.money.and.that,.in.essence,.there.was. market. failure. in. research. that.was.partially.addressed.by.government.funding ..there.was.also.consistency.in.advice.that.the.benefits.provided.by.forests.were.far.in.excess.of.the.research.spend.and.therefore.represented.excellent.value.for.the.public.investment .
For more information, contact Stuart Goodall tel: 0131 240 1410; mob: 07760 557448; [email protected] www.confor.org.uk
conFoR hiGhliGhts imPoRtAnce oF PUBlic FUndinG oF FoRest ReseARch to commons And loRds select inqUiRY
stUARt GoodAll
16 fencing news august.2011
COMPANy NEwS
as.a.result.of.our.initial.launch.campaign.we.are.very.pleased.to.report. that.postspanner.sales. have. doubled.month.on.month .
t.H.white. in.marlborough.have. become. the. first.independent.retailer,.in.the.uk,.to.stock.postspanners.and.are. reporting.excellent.feedback. from. customers ....this. is. a. great. start. and.we. hope. to. continue. the.momentum.throughout.2011 .
as.someone.who.works.in.the.fencing.or.farming.industries,.you.will.be.familiar.with.the.problem.of.trying.to.keep.posts.straight.whilst.driving. them. into. the.ground.with.a.manual.post.basher.or.a.tractor.driven.post.driver ...
the.postspanner.keeps.posts.straight.and.prevents.them.from.twisting,.whilst.they.are.being.sunk ...this.has.proven.to.reduce.fencing.time,.overall,.by.up.to.75%.in.addition.to.reducing.risk.of.injury.to.the.person.holding.the.post.in. place. giving. them. some.distance.from.the.post.basher ..
after.months.of.work. to.design.and.perfect.the.postspanner.we.have.come.up.with.a.high.quality.well. finished.product,.manufactured.in.the.uk ...
there.are.two.sizes.available.a.fixed.head.semi-pro.postspanner.aimed.at.the.smallholder.and.equestrian.user,.and.a.detachable.head.pro.postspanner.for.the.commercial.user ...this.incorporates.a.removable.head.thus.allowing.larger.heads,.tamping.and.chiselling.tools.to.be.attached,.reducing.the.number.of.tools.required.for.the.job ...
Take a look at the video on our website www.postspanner.com. The PostSpanner is available on Amazon.com and at some retailers. If you would like more details please call us on 08456250112 or e-mail [email protected]
PostsPAnneR Goes FRom stRenGth to stRenGth
18 fencing news august.2011
FENCING COMPETITION
it.was.another.fantastic.year.for.driffield.show,.on.the.20th.July,.with.just.short.of.22,000.visitors ...the.show.ran.smoothly.and.to.plan,.meaning.visitors.were.keen.to.leave.positive.comments.about.their.visit.this.year ....
the.only.aspect.of.the.day.that.didn’t.quite.run.to.plan.was.the.heavy.rain.in.the.afternoon ...the.show.was.not.to.be.perturbed.however,.and.visitors.and.organisers.alike.mucked.in.to.help.keep.the.show.running,.making.the.most.of.an.otherwise.brilliant.day ...
the.fencing,.forestry.and.Renewables.area.was.bigger.and.better.than.ever ...each. year. the. area. is. growing. in.popularity.and.was.again.host.to.fencing.news’.own.annual.fencing.competition ....the.competition’s.entrants.and.spectators.alike.are.growing.in.numbers,.year.on.year,.with.increasing.recognition ..the.demonstration.and.machinery.within.the.area.was.also.a.must.see.by.the.show’s.visitors.this.year .
there. were. 7. entries. and. what. a.spectacular.event. these.professional.contractors.put.on!.
mike.ford.has.been.coming.for.3.years.and.won.2009.and.2010.says,.“i.would.not.miss.this.for.the.world,.it’s.a.real.professional. event. with. high. calibre.contractors .”
mike.came.2nd.this.year,.against.winner.charlie.Hubbard.and.his.fencing.partner.Ray.baylis.who.say,.“we.were.ecstatic.to.win.this.event.and.to.beat.mike.ford.who.has.reigned.over.the.last.2.years ..
A neW WinneR FoR the FencinG comPetition
mike.is.certainly.the.man.to.beat!”
third. place. went. to. dan. critchlow.and.anthony.ollerenshaw ..they.were.disappointed.this.year.having.been.runner.up.last.year.and.both.say,.“it’s.a.great.competition .”
it. was. also. another. great. year. for.livestock.entries.at.the.show ...Handicraft.and.horticultural.entries.were.higher.than.ever.before.and. the.new.pond.and.demonstration.area.was.also.a.big.hit .....
driffield.show.are.already.considering.improvements.for.next.year’s.show.as.well.as.new,.exciting.events.and.stands.to.keep.making.the.event.better.each.
year ...after.such.a.wonderful.show.this.year.they.understand.the.importance.of.making.each.and.every.year.triumph.over. the. last .. . after. the. success. of.this.years.improved.fencing,.forestry.and.Renewables.area.there.are.plans.to.develop.this.area.again.in.time.for.next.years.show .
another.highlight.of.this.year’s.show.was,.without.doubt,.the.Jc.balls.dancing.diggers,.who.wowed.their.audience.with.dance.moves.performed.by.Jcb’s.in.the.main.Ring ...both.children.and.adults.were. amazed. by. their. performance,.bringing.something.a.little.out.of.the.ordinary.to.the.show ...
driffield.show.would.like.to.pay.tribute.to.simone.and.her.team.at.fencing.and.landscaping. news. for. holding. their.fencing.competition.at.the.show,.as.it.is.now.clearly.becoming.an.integral.part.of.the.show ...the.4th.annual.fencing.competition.will.be.held.on.the.18th.of.July.next.year.at.the.driffield.show .
If you would like to enter the Fencing Competition or exhibit or sponsor the fencing area email [email protected] ..thanks.for.all.the.sponsors,.competitors.and.judges.who.took.time.out.to.support.and.attend .
chARlie With the WinnRs cUP!
mike in Action Jon And PeteR - the JUdGes
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19fencing news august.2011
UK FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP
arcelormittal.are.proud.to.be.a.sponsor.and.wire.supplier.to.the.fencing.news.fencing.competition.held.at.the.driffield.show ..despite.the.weather.turning.against.the.competitors.it.was.a.success.and.we.would.like.to.congratulate.all.of.the.entrants.for.another.close.competition.and.also.to.congratulate.charlie.Hubbard.on.winning.at.their.first.appearance .
arcelormittal. sheffield. has. been.associated. with. the. production. and.sales.of.high.quality.wire. fencing. for.over.25.years ..their.stock.fencing.is.all.made.with.truly.centreless.cores.which.allows. for.an.easy. roll. out.and.deep.crimps.in.the.horizontal.wires.to.allow.for.erection,.expansion.and.contraction ..their.most.significant. innovation.has.been.to.manufacture.all. their.barbed.wire.and.stockfencing.from.2life.wire.which.is.guaranteed.to.last.at.least.twice.as. long.as.wire.heavily.galvanised.to.bs.en.10244.class.a ..they.are.one.of.the.only.uk.manufacturers..to.offer.wire. fencing.made. from.such.a.high.quality.wire .
all. of. the. estate.brand.High. tensile.fencing.is.also.manufactured.with.4life.top.and.bottom.wires.in.addition.to.the.factory.fitted.gripples.on.each.roll ..it.is.accepted.that.these.two.wires.undergo.the.most.work.in.a.fence.from.a.weather.corrosion.viewpoint ..this.wire.is.also.made.with.a.Zinc/aluminium.alloy.coating,.but.with. a. greater. coating. and. so. is.guaranteed.to.offer.4.times.the.life.of.heavily.galvanised.wire .
the. increase. in. the. specification. of.these. wires,. is. at. no. increased. cost.to.the.consumer ..the.aim.is.to.reduce.the.cost.to.the.farmer.and.contractor.alike.offering.a.high.quality.fence,.with.ease.of.erection.and.now.an.even.longer.guarantee.on.the.life.of.the.wire.with.the.High.tensile.fencing ..
For more information, call us on 0114 239 2601 or email at [email protected]
FoUR times the liFe FoR ARceloRmittAl
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GREAT yORSKHIRE SHOw
Visitor.numbers.were.just.below.the.all.time.record.at.the.2011.great.yorkshire.show ..135,086.people.visited.the.show.this.year ..
guests.to.the.show.included.HRH.the.prince.of.wales.and.the.duchess.of.cornwall,.who.delighted.the.crowds.as.they.toured.the.showground,.adding.an.extra.hour.to.their.visit,.chatting.to.visitors.and.exhibitors ..Record.figures.in.the.competitive.classes.with.around.1,000.cattle,.2,000.sheep,.over.2,000.horses.and.400.pigs.underlined.the.show’s.popularity.with.exhibitors .
prepararing.for.next.year’s.show.sir.ken.morrison.handed.over.the.staff.of.office.to.his.successor,.Raymond.twiddle.of.malton,.north.yorkshire ..
commenting.on. the. three.days,.bill.cowling,.show.director.said:.“we.have.had.a.tremendous.great.yorkshire.show.–.superb.crowds,.record.entries.across.the. competitive. classes. and. lovely.weather .”
the.roll.of.honour.at.the.2011.great.yorkshire.show.included:
livestockSupreme Beef Champion: a.6.year.old. beef. shorthorn. bull,. trojan. of.craigeassie.belonging.to.sally.Horrell.of.peterborough
Supreme Dairy Champion:.Holstein.fourth.calver,.saxelby.goldwyn.Rose.owned.by.Robert.and.elaine.butterfield.of.bentham,.lancashire
Supreme Sheep Champion:.a.home-bred.british.Rouge.ewe.shown.by.percy.tait,.of.worcester ..
BPA Pig of the Year: a.welsh.gilt.shown.by.brooksby.empress.32.from.brooksby.melton.college,.Rugby .
Supreme Pig Champion: a. large.white.boar,.panorama.prince.20,.run.by.bleddyn.and.chris.beck.of.leith,.south.wales .
ARoUnd the shoWThe Garden Show: the.doncaster.trophy.for.the.“best.in.show”.went.to.derbyshire.bonsai.from.chesterfield .
Landscape Garden Competition: winners.were.david.wood.landscapes.of.bradford
Cheese & Dairy Show: the.prince.of.wales.award.for.outstanding.Quality:.Ryeburn.of.Helmsley,.north.yorkshire,.Quickes. traditional. ltd. of. devon,.singleton’s.dairy.of.longridge,.preston,.and.milk.from.a.british.saanen.goat,.lyncol.betemba ..supreme.champion.dairy.product:.westland:.old.amsterdam..cheese.made.by.bradbury.&.son.of.buxton .
next.year’s.great.yorkshire.show.runs.from.tuesday.10.–.thursday.12.July,.and.countryside.live.takes.place.on.saturday.22.and.sunday.23.october ..the.shows.are.organised.by.the.yorkshire.agricultural.society .
See also www.yas.co.uk or www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk Ed note. A brill show!
thRillinG climAX to the 2011 GReAt YoRkshiRe shoW
21fencing news august.2011
NEw PRODUCTS
Jacksons. fencing. announces. the.launch. of. a. new. portfolio. of. metal.railing.products ..
the. range. of. six. beautifully. crafted.railings.(all.available.with.complementing.gates). . are. suited. to. a. variety. of.installations. and. each. come. with. a.25.year.guarantee ..
Penshurst Railing
ideal.for.use.around.parks.or.residential.areas.featuring.a.design.which.cleverly.combines. both. timber. and. steel.components ...the.round-paled.fence.is.matched.with.a.timber.rail.capping.which.is.made.from.planed.timber.to.reduce.the.risk.of.splintering ...
Chartwell Railing
an. elegant. design. which. again.incorporates. both. timber. and. steel.components .. .the.black.steel.pales.are.creatively.inserted.into.a.timber.rail.at.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.railing,.mimicking.the.appearance.of.wrought.iron.but.with.absolutely.no.compromise.on.the.strength.of.the.finished.product ...panels. are. attached. with. a. unique.connector.with.no.fixings.involved .
Goodwood Railing
ideally.placed.to.offer.enhanced.security.to.a.children’s.playground./.play.area ...planed. timber.pales. slot. into. strong.steel.rails.providing.a.durable,.but.safe.(anti. trap. /. no. sharp. edges). fencing.solution .
Cascade Railing
the. cascade. Railing. features. an.innovative.attractive.metal. infill.clad.with. galvanised. and. powder. coated.mesh.topped.with.an.attractive.planed.timber.capping ...there.is.also.the.option.to.incorporate.treated.timber.boards.to. provide. an. effective. kick. board.underneath.the.panel .
Barbican Imperial Residential
these. striking. steel. vertical. railings.-.available.with.a. range.of. finials. to.choose.from.as.an.added.option.-.deliver.an.imposing.first. impression.for.any.garden.or.housing.project ...the.panel.is.constructed.so.the.pale.goes.through.the.rail,.ensuring.there.are.no.visible.joins.and.anti-vandal.fixings.are.used.to.attach.the.panel.to.its.post,.enhancing.the.fencing’s.security.credentials .
Sentry Residential
this. steel. railing. is. ideal. for. smart.residential.town.applications ..featuring.a. fully. welded. tubular. semi. pale-through-rail.construction.with.seamless,.concealed. vandal-proof. rail. to. post.fixings,.this.rigid.structure.provides.a.stunning.yet.secure.boundary.line.to.any.property .
the.new.products.are.now.available .
Visit www.jacksons-security.co.uk/ metalrailings for more info or call 01233 750 393.
dURABle secURitY comBined With desiGneR APPeAl
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COMPANy NEwS
as. a. result. of.massive. and. ongoing.improvements.to.Health.and.safety,.specialist.timber.manufacturer,.calders.and.grandidge.in.boston,.have.been.awarded.a.prestigious.Health.and.safety.diamond.award .
the. award. is. one. of. just. 22. given.out. globally. each. year. by. leading.international. materials. group,. saint-gobain.–.the.parent.company.of.calders.and.grandidge .
one.of.the.world’s.top.100.companies,.saint-gobain.has.operations.spanning.building. distribution,. construction.products.and.glass ..it.has.over.25,000.manufacturing.sites.across.the.world,.with. more. than. 1,000. in. the. uk,.including.well.known.brands.such.as.Jewson.and.graham .. in. the. face.of.such.stiff.competition,.employees.at.calders.and.grandidge.are.delighted.that.their.commitment.to.health.and.safety.has.been.recognised.with.this.award ..
calders. and. grandidge,. which. was.acquired. by. saint-gobain. in. 2000,.specialises. in. the. manufacture. and.supply.of.heavy.timber.items.such.as.utility.poles,.railway.timbers,.fencing.and.gates ..timber.is.pressure.treated.with.
creosote.and.water.based.preservatives.and.there.is.a.lot.of.heavy.plant.and.material.movement.on.site ..
this.working.environment.brings.with.it.many.challenges.and.the.business.has.focused.its.efforts.on.developing.a. health. and. safety. culture. that. is.second.to.none ..to.be.recognised.for.their.efforts.with.the.diamond.award.is.one.of.the.highest.accolades.in.the.company’s.100.year.plus.history .
operations. manager. John. secker.was. presented. with. the. award. by.saint-gobain’s. chairman. and. chief.executive.pierre.andre.de.chalendar,.at.a.ceremony.in.paris .
on.7th.July.peter.Hindle.mbe,.saint-gobain’s.general.delegate.for.the.uk,.ireland.and.south.africa,.re-presented.the.award.to.chris.whitlock,.managing.director.of.calders.and.grandidge.at.a.presentation.ceremony,.attended.by.the.mayor.of.boston.and.all.the.employees.at.the.company’s.premises.on.london.Road ..to.mark.the.occasion.a.celebratory.pig.roast.was.enjoyed.by.all ..
www.caldersandgrandidge.com
cAldeRs And GRAndidGe Win PRestiGioUs heAlth And sAFetY AWARd
cARl GRAves, John seckeR, PeteR hindle mBe And chRis Whitlock - md cAldeRs And GRAndidGe
23fencing news august.2011
COMPANy PROFILE
We are pleased to be associated with Beacon Fencing Ltd and wish
them continued success for the future
i’ve.visited.a.lot.of.fencing.companies.in.my.time,.but.none.have.ever.been.quite.as.spick.and.span.and.by.the.book.as.beacon.fencing ..upon.arriving.at.their.3 .5.acre.site,.anyone.would.be.struck.by. the. incredible.organisation.–.neat.stacks.of.timber,.concrete.and.steel.and.what.looks.like.a.couple.of.dedicated.fork-lifts. ensuring. everything. is. in. its.place ..this.may.sound.anal,.perhaps.unnecessary.by.many.readers,.but.as.a.result.of.this.tidiness,.the.company.can.happily.accommodate.dozens.of.vehicles.offloading.and.loading.at.any.one.time,.which.means.plenty.of.stock,.an.efficient.turnaround.and.no.hassle.for.customers ..
the.ethos.of.doing.things.the.best.they.can.runs.through.all.John.and.daniel.do.–.having.just.installed.16.solar.panels.on. their. roof,. the. company. is. saving.impressive. sums. through. renewable.energy,.and.rather.than.following.the.crowd,. their. green. credentials. began.eighteen.years.ago.when.the.firm.installed.a.wood.burner.to.eat.up.all.their.waste.products ..nothing.goes.spare.here .
there.are.several.good. indicators.of.a.successful.business.–.a.well-established.firm,.buckets.of.customers,.a.hands-on.md,.a.workforce.which.never.changes,.and. a. good. amount. of. banter. thrown.in. for.good.measure .. it.won’t. come.a.surprise.to.know.that.this.company.ticks.all.the.boxes ..it.helps.that.not.only.is.John.proud.as.punch.of.his.enterprise,.which.he.set.up.on.his.own.in.1970,.but.his.son.daniel.is.drawing.close.to.25.years.at.the.company,.and.equally.proactive.and.enthusiastic.about.the.business .
BeAcon FencinG: A cleAn, GReenFencinG mAchine!victoRiA PoolmAn tRAvels to West sUsseX to meet John BAstABle And son dAniel on site At theiR FAmilY BUsiness, BeAcon FencinG
dAniel And John BAstABle
Having.started.out.as.a.contractor,.John.soon.spotted.that.supply.was.a.good.niche.to.explore.in.the.area.and.in.1985.he.began.trading.as.a.supplier,.eventually.giving.up.the.installation.side.of.things.and.selling.off.the.purpose-built.site.to.associates.in.2001.–.although.he.still.retains.good.links.with.the.team .
the.company’s.main.focus.is.flexibility,.producing.non-standard. items.–.and.producing.them.fast ..with.a.full.quota.of.machinery.on-site,.the.idea.is.that.customers.can.have.whatever.they.need.
almost.immediately ..the.size.of.the.yard.guarantees.plenty.of.stock.–.anything.from.gates.to.aggregates.–.and.the.company’s.reputation.for.swift.payment.has.meant.that.many.key.suppliers.remain.fiercely.loyal.to.beacon,.and.that’s.what.John.seems.to.value.the.most:.
“the.key. is. that.we.are. loyal. to. our.suppliers,.they.are.loyal.to.us,.and.so.are. our. customers ..we.have. a. good.rapport. with. most. local. competitors.–.and.that.working.relationship.is.very.important.to.us .”.
indeed,.through.the.recession.of.recent.times,.beacon.has.continued.to.grow.at.a.steady.rate.year.on.year,.and.have.ploughed.all.profits.back.into.expanding.their. range,. renewing. vehicles. and.increasing.stock.levels ..
John.says:.“it’s.our.third.recession.as.a.business.and.we.think.that.if.stock.begins.to.dwindle.or.anything.goes.downhill,.customers.will.soon.go.somewhere.else,.so.we.always.try.to.consistently.improve.–.regardless.of.what’s.happening.in.the.bigger.picture .”
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Guardian Wire Ltd have been established as a major fencing manufacturer for over
20 years, supplying an efficient and reliable service. To Industry, Local Government,
& the Building & Civil Engineering Trades.
Telephone: 0161 624 6020 Fax: 0161 620 2880
GuardIan WIrE LTdManuFaCTurErs & suppLIErs
www.guardianwire.co.uk
GaTEs & posTs paLIsadE FEnCInG raILInGs
ChaIn LInk FEnCE sysTEMs
GuardIan WIrE LTd, sToCk LanE, ChaddErTon, oLdhaM oL9 9Ey WWW. GuardIanWIrE.Co.uk
COMPANy PROFILE
indeed,. beacon. has. seen. a. rapid.growth. in. the. level. of. enquiry. from.local.builders’.merchants,.as.well.as.the.likes.of.Jewsons,.parkers.building.suppliers.and.sussex.timber ..another.area.they.have.seen.interest.is.in.their.garden.buildings.–.with.sales.increasing.every.year,.which.has.supplemented.their.usual.business,.which.is.divided.between.private.and.contract. clients.at.a.ratio.of.30:70 .
beacon’s.products.are.most.frequently.used.at.schools,.local.authorities.and.on.domestic.work,.but.the.company.has.also.seen.its.timber.used.in.some.rather.fine.locations.–.including.a.kilometre.of.their.
sussex.chestnut.installed.as.boundary.fencing.at.wakehurst.national.trust,.which.is.part.of.kew.gardens ...
.and.it’s.good.to.see.beacon.doing.well,.because.not.only.do.they.consistently.reinvest.in.the.company,.but.they.also.have.a.charitable.arm.–.supporting.a.school.in.Zambia.by.providing.all.the.food.to.the.pupils ..as.a.result.of.the.financial.and.physical.support.from.John,.daniel.and.the.team,.the.school.has.increased.its.numbers.of.pupils.and.also.improved.its.water.supply.–.with.the.whole.village.previously. relying.upon.two. taps. to. quench. the. thirst. of. its.population ..
i.know.what.you’re.thinking.–.is.there.anything.they.don’t.do?.well,.apparently.not!.but.John.is.keen.to.point.out.that.none.of.what.they.have.achieved.has.fallen.into.their.lap:.“we.had.to.take.risks.to.build.the.business.up.–.i.started.off.the.same.as.everyone.else.and.it’s.only.hard.work.which.has.got.us.where.we.are.today .”
and.judging.by.the.amount.going.on.when. i. visit,. not. one. of. the. team. is.resting.upon.their.laurels,.despite.the.fact.that.of.the.12.staff,.only.five.are.under. fifty. years. of. age. –. and. eight.are.over.sixty ..
that.said,.there’s.no.presence.of.zimmer.frames.or.chairlifts.at.the.site.just.yet,.and.despite.their.impressive.collective.‘experience’,.all.the.staff.seem.raring.to.go.and.as.proactive.as.a.team.thirty.years.their.junior ..
at.least.there.are.no.worries.for.John ..clearly.proud.of.his.enterprise,.daniel.shares. his. philosophies. and. will.undoubtedly. continue. pushing. the.business.forward.in.years.to.come ..
For more information, visit www.beaconfencing.co.uk
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Tel 01691 622441Fax 01691 623468Email [email protected]
THINK TIMBER - THINK ETC!
Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 9JW
www.etcsawmills.co.uk
Offering the “complete package” of fencing requirements
A wide range of bespoke / machined products available
Over 50 years sawmilling experience
Competitive prices, reliable service, quality assured, every time
Choice of green or brown preservative treatment
Delivery throughout the UK
TT-COC-002115
FM1830
Hampton.steel.ltd,.uk.manufacturer,.has. moved. to. the. forefront. of. fixed.knot.wire.fencing.with.the.installation.of.state-of-the-art.machinery.at.their.northamptonshire.plant .
this.revolutionary.machine,.the.only.one.of. its.kind.in.europe,. is.built. to.the.highest.specifications.and.offers.speed.and.versatility.which.places.it.at.the.top.of.its.class .
featuring.a.distinctively.smooth.and.safe.X.shaped.knotted.joint,.X.net™.offers:
User specifiable configurations
Hinged lower or upper sections – Ideal for badger and otter exclusion
Ease of erection
Less maintenance
500 metre rolls
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hAmPton steel ltd neW BRAnd, neW PRodUcts, sAme vAlUes
one.of.the.core.features.that.sets.X.net™.is.its.versatility;.mesh.sizes.can.be.as.varied.as.the.application.or.sector.demands.and.hinged.lower.or.upper.sections.are.an.easy.addition.to.the.configuration. so. that,. for. example,.the.fence.can.easily.be.bent.through.90.degrees.and.a.section.of. it. laid.under.the.ground.–.thereby.inhibiting.access. by. burrowing. animals .. stay.wire.spacings.can.be.set.at.between.2”. and. 48”. and. line. wires. can. be.spaced.in.1”.increments.between.2”.and.10”.according.to.the.individual’s.
requirements ..X.net™.really.can.be.configured. according. to. customer’s.requirements .
peter.matten,.Hampton’s.sales.manager,.said. “the. versatility. of. X. net™. is.quite.staggering;.customers.can.literally.design. their. own. configuration .. we.can. manufacture. to. order. at. our.facility.in.northamptonshire ..we.had.an. amazing. response. at. the. recent.driffield.show .”
Hampton.steel.has.also.undergone.a.complete.revitalization.of.their.branding,.
“ the veRsAtilitY oF X net™ is qUite stAGGeRinG - cUstomeRs cAn liteRAllY desiGn theiR oWn conFiGURAtion ”
introducing.a.more.contemporary.logo.and.more.vibrant.corporate.colours ..a.new.website.is.being.launched.with.customer.navigation.taking.priority .
“our. commitment. as. always. is. to.our. customers .. we. wish. to. ensure.that.regardless.of.how.or.where.they.come.into.contact.with.Hampton.steel,.the.experience.is.one.of.quality.and.satisfaction ..maintaining.continuity.or.our.brand.is.paramount ...Recognition.of.who.we.are.and.what.we.stand.for ...for.these.reasons.we.have.introduced.new.stronger.branding.but.underpinned.by.our.core.values.of.honesty.and.trust”.said.mark.Johnson,.managing.director,.Hampton.steel,.uk.manufacturer .
www.hamptonsteel.co.uk
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NEwS
as. always. ultracrete.seek.to.offer.solutions.to. road. repair. and.refurbishment. issues.–with.this.in.mind,.their.instant.Road.Repair.is.also.available.in.red!.
with. the. amount. of.speed.control.elements,.such.as. cushions.and.ramps,.on.our.smaller.private.estates.and.b-Roads.increasing,.alongside.other.traffic.control.projects.ultracrete.haven’t.ignored.the.fact.that.potholes.are.not.unique.to.black.asphalt.and.macadam.surfaces ...they.do.cause.problems.in.red.macadam.too .
their.instant.Road.Repair.is.available.in.black.in.6mm.and.10mm.grades,.and.red.in.6mm.and.is.Hapas.approved.by.the.bba ...their.red.macadam.offers.the. same. characteristics,. including.their. recent. enhanced. workability.development.–.meaning.ease.of.use.even.in.the.coldest.temperatures .
BlAck oR Red? UltRAcRete tAkes the Risk oUt oF RoAd RePAiR...
instant.Road.Repair.offers.a.first.time.permanent.repair.when.used.with.scJ.cold.Joint.sealer.&.tack.coat,.and.can.be. trafficked. instantly .. . when. used.as.part.of.the.ironwork.Reinstatement.system,.failed.and.collapsed.ironwork.can.be.reinstated.and.open.to.traffic.within.the.hour .
For further information call Ultracrete on +44(0)1827 871871, email [email protected] or visit www.ultracrete.co.uk.
Jt. dove,. one. of. the. leading.independent.builders.merchants.in.north.east.england.has.branches.at.newburn,.ashington,.berwick,.birtley,.bishop.auckland,.carlisle,.Hawick,.Hexham,.marske,.stockton.and.south.shields ..
the.company.takes.its.commitment.to.the.landscaping.sector.seriously.and. has. recently. been. appointed.as. a. key. stockist. of. topsoil,. bark.mulch.and.playchips.by.Hallstone,.a.sister.company.to.Rolawn.one.of.the.uk‘s.market.leaders .
Hallstone. is. an. environmentally.conscious.company.that.has.invested.heavily.in.environmental.permits.and.waste.management.licenses ..this.means.that.they.can.recover.certain.recyclable.materials.that.can.be.used.
to.manufacture.value.for.money,.safe,.sustainable.landscaping.products .
J.t.dove.sets.high.standards,.insisting.on.consistent,.sustainable.products.that.meet.their.customer.expectations.and.they.wanted.proactive.supplier.support ...martin.Jakolins,.general.manager.at.Jt.dove.said.“we.are.very. pleased. with. the. progress.we.have.made.since.we.agreed.to.stock.Hallstone.products ..they.work.hard.to.support.us.with.a.number.of. initiatives.already. in.place.and.we.look.forward.to.developing.the.relationship.going.forward .”
www.jtdove.co.uk www.hallstonedirect.co.uk
J t dove tAke the initiAtive With soFt lAndscAPinG PRodUcts
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COMPANy NEwS
smartply’s.pre-coated.osb,.smartply.siteprotect,.developed.specifically.for.site.hoarding.and.security.installations,.continues. to. enjoy. widespread.specification. in. prestigious. projects.across.the.uk.and.on.the.continent,.and.coillte.panel.products.continues.to.work. in. creating.new.demand. for.this. product .. specified. for. its. many.attributes,. smartply. siteprotect. has.a.smooth.pre-coated.face.and.coated.
edges,. which. removes. the. need. for.priming,.resulting.in.significant.labour.and.paint.cost-savings ..
smartply. is. forest. stewardship.council.(fsc).certified ..supported.by.all. environmental. groups,. including.greenpeace.and.wwf,.fsc.certification.is.recognised.by.the.central.point.of.expertise.on.timber.procurement.(cpet).as. satisfying. the. uk. government’s.
requirements.for.sustainable.and.legal.timber ..
in. keeping. with. current. construction.methods. working. towards. healthier.environments,.smartply.siteprotect.has.been.manufactured.using.zero-added.formaldehyde,.and.the.coating.is.‘zero.voc’.(volatile.organic.compounds) ..this.means.that.it.is.inert.and.doesn’t.emit.any.harmful.compounds,.making.it.ideal.
Fsc ceRtiFied smARtPlY sitePRotect – the lABoUR-sAvinG hoARdinG oF choice
for.internal.and.external.applications .
andrew.macdonald,.director,.sales.and.marketing. for.coillte.panel.products,.believes. that. there. is. more. reason.now.than.ever.before. for.all.decision.makers,. from. clients. to. builders. and.fencing. contractors,. to. review. their.traditional. purchasing. criteria .. “we.continually.encourage.an.uncompromising.position.on.the.choice.of.sustainable.and.responsible.wood.products,”.says.mr.macdonald,.“and.smartply.siteprotect.is.an.fsc.certified.substitute.ready.to.perform .”
smartply. europe. is. one. of. just. ten.irish.companies.selected.to.represent.ireland.at.the.2011.european.business.awards.sponsored.by.Hsbc ..from.around.15,000.relevant.european.companies,.an. independent. jury.selected.the.ten.best-case.companies.in.ireland.which.clearly.demonstrated.an.ability.to.grow.and.thrive.despite.challenging.economic.conditions .
Visit www.smartply.com/siteprotect for more information.
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Palisade
Standard Palisade is available with either traditional ‘D’ section pales or ‘W’ section pales in a full range of heights from 1.2 metres up to 3.6 metres. All fencing purchased is manufactured from material sizes specified within the requirements of British Standard 1722 part:12 Panels are normally supplied loose for assembly on site in bays of 2.75m.
There is also a fully welded option at an additional cost. Palisade Fencing gives a Rigid Barrier with strong visual integrity combined with the tamper-resistant fixings overall it is a very versatile and robust security fence solution. For an additional cost per metre you can have the Palisade coated in a Polyester Powder Coated finish to any Standard RAL colour.
Railings
Mount UK Ltd offer an extensive range of bow top and vertical bar railing’s perfect for any application.
Railings can be manufactured in standard size panels or tailor made to suit any customer requirements.
Many variants on the bow top design is available including standard, interlaced or a bow within a bow.
Vertical Bar railing is available in blunt, pointed, domed tops or can be further enhanced by the addition of decorative rail heads.
Galvanized is standard but we also offer a powder coated finish.
Met-ex Mesh
V Section Profile is the most popular welded mesh panel system in the market place today, suitable for boundary, general security and anti-intruder applications.
Met-ex offers Security with economy, manufactured with 5mm thick horizontal and vertical wire and V pressed along the length of the panel to make a very strong rigid fence.
Available in various heights of 1800, 2000 & 2400 with the length of the panel being 3mtr’s.
Available in all ral colours.
358 mesh and 868 mesh also available.
gates also available
on Request
Midlands bRanch
Mount uK ltdhead office, unit 41 ab&c
Middlemore industrial estateMiddlemore Road
West bromwich b66 2eq
tel 0121 565 1246Fax 0121 565 4605
noRtheRnbRanch
tel 01942 253 282Fax 01942 255 157
COMPANy PROFILE
metropolitan.fencing.are.now.trading.under.their.holding.company.mount.uk.ltd ...this.is.a.fresh.start.for.the.company,. having. moved. into. new.premises. in. west. bromwich .. . the.new.premises.is.over.32,000.square.foot,.with.1.½.acres.of.land,.needless.to.say.this.is.a.move.to.an.impressive.premises ...
they.fully.stock.railings,.palisade,.mesh.and.bow.top,.moving.approximately.200.tonne.per.week ...stocking.an.extensive.range.of.fencing,.mount.uk.ltd.are.able. to. meet. the. varying. demands.of. fencing. requirements .. they. now.also.offer.a.bespoke.fencing.service,.which.allows.mount.uk.ltd.to.cater.to.every.customer’s.needs ....
mount.uk.ltd,.who.pride.themselves.on.providing.competitive.quality.fencing.products,.are.a.family.run.business.that.are.growing.rapidly.year.on.year ...the.move.to.the.new.premises.is.an.exciting.time.for.the.company,.which.sees. them.take. their.next.step. into.what.appears.to.be.a.promising.year.for.the.business ....
although.very.much.a.family.business,.recently.Harry.has.employed.two.new.managers,.both.of.whom.bring.previous.knowledge.and.understanding.of.the.fencing.industry .
general.manager.lee.dodd.joined.mount.uk.ltd.roughly.six.months.ago ...He.moved.from.fencing.fabrication.(cRH),.bringing.a.wealth.of.experience.with.
A chAnGe oF nAmesimone visits hARRY At moUnt Uk ltd
him ...lee.overlooks.heath.and.safety,.cad. design. and. in. house. training ...it.was.also.lee.who.introduced.the.bespoke.fencing.service ..
lee.says,.“it’s.an.exciting.time.here.at.the.moment.as.we.are.introducing.a.lot.of.new.things.such.as.sliding.cantilever.and.track.sliding.gates .”
at.the.new.site.they.now.employ.over.40.staff,.plus.they.have.opened.an.office.in.wigan.where.cath.Hodkinson.joined.as.northern.sales.manager ..cath.again.brings.a.wealth.of.experience,.having.worked.at.fencing.supplies.of.manchester.for.many.years .
Harry.broadhirst.is.managing.director.of.mount.uk.ltd. ...Harry.works.alongside.sales.director,.bernard.davies,.who.has.been.with.Harry.from.the.start.of.the.business.over.5.years.ago .
as. well. as. a. new. bespoke. fencing.service,.mount.uk.ltd.is.in.the.process.of. developing. new. fencing. designs,.including.a.rivetless.palisade.system,.making. the.business. a.definite. one.to.watch .
after. visiting. mount. uk. ltd’s. new.premises. simone. says,. “we. had. a.warm.welcome. from.Harry.and.his.team.and.i.was.impressed.with.the.new.setup.and.services.they.can.now.offer .”
armed.with.a.strengthened.work.force.and.new.premises,.Harry.and.his.team.are.prepared.for.the.next.phases.of.mount.uk.ltd’s.continued.success ...
For more information visit www.mountuk.co.uk or tel. 0121 565 1246
FRom leFt to RiGht : lee, cAth And BeRnARd
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NEwS
the.new.rugby.pitch.at.one.of.irelands.best.known.colleges,.belvedere,.has.been.made.to.look.quite.spectacular.using.the.campey.turf.care.technique ...Head.groundsman.david.geraghty.is.absolutely.blown.away.with.the.change ...
“it.is.the.speed.at.which.this.pitch.has.recovered.from.what.can.only.be.called.extreme.renovation.processes,.that.is.so.remarkable ..within.only.3.weeks.we.were.cutting.the.new.grass ..after.5.or.6.weeks.the.pitch.is.in.immaculate.condition.and.fully.operational.again ..if.i.had.not.seen.it.i.would.have.found.it.hard.to.believe .”
the. renovation. started. on. the. 28th.march.this.year.and.belvedere.college.allowed.other.interested.parties.to.come.along.for.a.Renovation.open.day.on.the.29th.to.witness.the.procedures ..dignam.landscapes. kindly. supplied.five.deutz.fahr.tractors.with.drivers.to. use. for. the. two. days. required. to.carry.out.the.work .
the. first. stage. was. to. remove. the.surface. top. layer.complete.with.any.poa-annua.or.organic.material,.leaving.
iRish RenovAtion dAY BRinGs AstonishinG ResUlts in A mAtteR oF Weeks
a.smooth.level.surface ...koro-ing.has.revolutionised.the.way.pitch.renovation.is.carried.out.and.has.now.become.a.generic.term.for.this.form.of.removing.old,.tired.sports.surfaces ..a.koro.by.imants.2 .5m.top.maker.was.used.in.this.instance .
top.dressing.followed,.applied.using.the.fast,.wide.spread.width.of.the.dakota.410.and.412.dressers ..to.incorporate.the.dressing.and.aerate.the.underlying.soils,.a.koro.1 .9m.Recycler.worked.through.the.soil.pan.to.create.a.mixture.which.would.drain.more.effectively.and.provide.an.excellent.environment.to.encourage.microbial.activity.which.in.turn.would.
promote.a.healthy.root.zone ...
david. has. his. own. imants. 1 .5m.shockwave.which.had.already.proved.its.worth.at.belvedere.by.radically.improving.the.deep.drainage.on.other.pitches ..to.get. through. the.necessary.workload.in.the.limited.time.available.a.wider.imants.2 .2m.model.was.used.to.relive.any.deep.seated.compaction ..
using.the.shockwave.is.another.essential.step.in.achieving.the.complete.re-birth.of.a.sports.pitch ..“it’s.not.just.about.improving.drainage,.drying.out.the.soil,.reducing.the.compaction,”.said.david ..“it.has.obviously.had.a.dramatic.effect.on.the.root.zone,.because.the.grass.
is. strong. and. able. to.withstand. the.impact.of.continuous.play .”
levelling.the.top.into.a.fine.tilth.ready.for.seeding.was.achieved.using.a.koro.speed.harrow.4100,.leaving.the.surface.in.the.perfect.condition.to.maximise.germination .. a. Vredo. 2 .5mt. seeder.and.a.Raycam.1 .8m.dimple.seeder.were.used.to.apply.the.seed .
More information is available at www.campeyturfcare.com. Campeys are now on facebook – www.facebook.com/campeys
AFteR 8 WeeksAt the stARt
since.1998.the.fencing.industry.has.considered.fca.golf.day.as.“the.annual.must.attend”.event.and.with.your.help.so.far.they.have.raised.£94,000.for.many.local.and.national.charities ..
this.year.the.event.was.held,.for.the.second.year.running,.at.the.marriott.breadsall.priory.Hotel.&.country.club,.morley,.derbyshire .
72.golfers.took.part.on.the.day.and.also.attended.an.evening.event.where.diners.were.entertained.by.comedian.ian.Richards.before.presentation.to.the.winners.and.runners.up.by.the.fca.national.chair.penny.Robson .
companies.that.took.part.in.the.event.included,.Heras.uk.fencing.systems,.saferoad.blg,.gsms.europe,.barkers.engineering,.cem.fencing,.mcarthur.group,. iae,. littlewood. fencing,.betafence,. mab. southern. ltd. and.Zaun.ltd .
wendy’s.aim.was.to.take.the.total.over.the.£100,000.mark.and,.by.raising.£7,000.on.the.day,.this.was.achieved ...total.raised.to.date.is.£101,000 ...so.far.£3,000.has.been.pledged.to.diabetis.uk.and.£3,000.pledged.to.“Have.a.Heart” .
there.is.still.£1,000.to.allocate ...fca.would.like.to.welcome.readers.to.submit.names.of.any.charities.they.feel.the.money.should.be.allocated.to ..
Winners were as followed:
team.competition.winners.were.dave.evans,.dave.mitchell,tony.lanfear,.tony.Hibbs.(mab.southern)..
team.competition.Runners.up:.Heras.uk.fencing.systems
longest.drive.winners.were.ian.moon.(littlewood.fencing),.Jim.williamson.(gsms.europe)
nearest. the.pin.winners.were.tony.Hibbs.(mab.southern.ltd),.graham.bowhill.(Zaun.ltd)
nearest.the.pin.in.two.was.steve.taylor.(gsms.europe)
putting. competition. winner:. Jim.williamson.(gsms.europe)
first.individual.prize.was.awarded.to.ian.moon.(littlewood.fencing)
second.individual.prize:.steve.taylor.(gsms.europe.ltd)
FcA chARitY GolF dAY
third.individual.prize:.matt.edwards.(baker.fencing.ltd)
worst.golfer:.lee.ford.(betafence.ltd)
for.more.information.on.who.attended.and.see.all.the.winners.and.runners.up.visit.www .fencingcontractors .org/gallery/3/fca_golf_day
next.year’s.fca.charity.golf.day.will.be. held. on. friday. 29th. June .. . the.venue.is.to.be.decided.and.the.main.sponsor.is.still.to.be.secured ...if.you.are.interested.in.sponsoring.the.event.contact.wendy.on.07000.560.722.or.email.wendybaker@fencingcontractors .org
if.you.would. like.to.register. for.next.year.call. the.fca.offices.on.07000.560.722 .
Ed note. Fencing News were delighted to sponsor a hole/.
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CONTINUED SUCCESSFOR THE FUTURE
kAte cRAGon visits lYvennet FencinG & contRActinG ltd in PenRith, cUmBRiA
hoW hARd WoRk Goes A lonG WAYat.a.time.where.cutbacks.and.redundancy.are.making.the.news.headlines.on.a.daily.basis,.it.is.refreshing.and.uplifting.to.see.a.business.succeeding.as.well.as.graham.fisher’s .. .graham.owns.lyvennet.fencing.&.contract.services.ltd,.a.company.which.he.started.10.years.ago,.just.after.the.uk’s.foot.and.mouth.outbreak ...
before.becoming.a.fencing.contractor.graham.worked.in.crosby.Ravensworth,.penrith,.at.crosby.Hall.farm ...graham.says,.“i.worked.as.a.dairy.and.tractor.man. at.crosby.Hall,. before. fencing,.but.i.knew.that.i.really.wanted.to.be.a. contractor .”. . so. in.2001.graham.took.the.plunge.and.started.lyvennet.fencing ...He.has.never.looked.back.since .
lyvennet.fencing.and.contract.services.carry.out.work.for.waitings.drainage.and.pipe.line.contractors,.natural.england.and.the.eden.river.trust,.to.name.but.a.few ...graham.and.his.team.are.used.to.travelling,.working.on.jobs.throughout.the.country.including.nottingham,.wetherby.and.stirling ..graham.explains,.“about.50%.of.the.work.we.do.is.for.waitings.drainage ...although.we.have.done.work.all.over.the.uk,.we.also.do.a.lot.for.local.farmers .”
when.fencing.is.not.keeping.graham.and.his.team.busy,.although.it.seems.that.it.does.just.that,.they.also.work.on.other.jobs.such.as.bailing.and.drainage.work.for.farms ...in.the.past.lyvennet.fencing.was. a. partnership. between.graham.and.luke.seymour,.who.owns.brackenslack.farm.in.penrith ...although.luke.is.no.longer.a.partner,.graham.and.luke.still.work.closely. together,.helping.each.other.with.both.businesses ...luke.carries.out.a.lot.of.the.pricing.for.lyvennet.fencing.and.graham.helps.luke. on. his. farm,. especially. during.the.lambing.season ...
lyvennet. fencing’s. newest. piece. of.machinery.is.the.protech.p300s.post.driver ...graham.says,.“whilst.working.in.wetherby.we.decided. to.upgrade.our. post. driver .. we. tried. a. number.of. different. machines,. including. the.protech.demo ..we.were. so.pleased.with.protech.we.knew.we.didn’t.need.to. look.anywhere.else .. .the.p300s.is. right. for.us .”. .with.added.weight.
support.and.a.3 .3.meter.mast,. it. is.without.doubt.an.impressive.piece.of.machinery ...both.phillip.and.nigel,.who.work.for.graham.and.will.be.the.main.users. of. the. protech. p300s,. agree.it. will. speed. up. their. work,. helping.them. to. finish. jobs. faster. and.more.efficiently ..
graham.explains,.“we.do.all.types.of.fencing.from.temporary.fences.on.pipe.lines.right.through.to.security.fencing ..we.buy.most.of.our.materials.from.tw.Relph.&.sons .”
Julie.fisher,.graham’s.wife,.is.involved.in.the.company.looking.after.the.paperwork.and.his.nephew,.callum,.has.just.finished.school.and.is.also.now.working.for.the.business ...all.together.12.people.are.employed.by.the.business ...during.their.busiest.time,.whilst.working.in.wetherby,.all.12.members.of.the.team.worked.7.days.a.week,.for.7.months!.
it.is.clear.when.you.speak.to.graham.that.he.has.a.strong.passion.for.the.industry,.he.even.admits.that.he.struggles.to.switch.off.when.away.on.holiday,.but.
you.can.tell.that.all.of.his.enthusiasm.and.hard.work.has.paid.off .
graham. receives. a. lot. of. contracts.through.word-of-mouth,.which.shows.how.their.high.quality.work.advertises.their.skills.for.them ...with.more.work.on.the.horizon.and.armed.with.the.protech.p300s,.lyvennet.fencing.looks.set.to.continue.with.their.success ...
Graham Fisher Lyvennet Fencing & Contracting Ltd Willow Garth, Crosby Ravensworth, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3HP Tel: 01931 715037
GRAhAm With his dAUGhteRs And some oF the lYvennet FencinG teAm
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COMPANy NEwS
Does your current fencing have...• the Smallest knot, proven to be 24% stronger than other knot configurations?• a smooth non-abrasive free surface?• a single piece vertical wire?• XTRALIFE Zinc/Alu coating?• and is it manufactured from primary metals?
Proven tests have shown XFENCE to be the wire choice for both its strength and longevity
Can you afford to not use XFENCE?
Horse XFENCELeading nationwide studsand polo establishments
Security XFENCEWWWII gun emplacements,
White cliffs of Dover
Highway XFENCELlandysul Bypass,Wales
Zoo XFENCECreating safe environment
to contain Hippos and Cheetahs, Hampshire
Deer XFENCEForestry protection in
Worcestershire
Badger/Boar XFENCEProtecting monuments,
roadways, dairies,gardensetc nationwide
Fishery protectionOtter XFENCE near Bristol
Premium horse XFENCEused by many leading polo
studs in the UK
Poultry XFENCEFree range farms Nationwide
Lagoon XFENCEPerimeter fencing in Somerset
Otter Highway XFENCESnowdonia National Park
TB Exclusion XFENCEHarper Adams College
Dairy Building
These McVeigh Parker customers do...
mcVeigh. parker,. one. of. the. leading.stockists.and.suppliers.of.X.knot.products.in.the.uk,.having.designed.and.instigated.many. patterns. of. fence. to. meet. the.demands.of.the.end.user ...with.their.large.buying.power,.six.nationwide.depots.and.multi.million.pound.stock.levels.they.are.able.to.offer.both.the.contractor.and.land.owner.a.superior.product.that.will.stand.the.test.of.time ...
the.X.knot.has.been.proven.to.be.24%.stronger.than.any.other.knot.configuration ...not.only.does.it.provide.a.strong.joint.but.also.a.smooth.surface,.which.greatly.reduces.the.risk.of.harm.associated.with.other.types.of.abrasive.knots ..whilst.also.preventing.movement.of.the.vertical.wires.by.livestock.and.aggressive.animals.such.as.badgers.and.otters ...
leAdinG sUPPlieR oF FencinG And FARminG PRodUcts
as.well.as.the.X.knot.range.of.products.mcVeigh.parker.are.able.to.supply.you.with.longer.lasting.stakes.&.strainers.in.their.new.range.of.uc4.and.sector.4.timber.products ..this.range.of.timber.is.carefully.selected,.dried.and.treated,.certified. to. british. standards. with. a.desired.service.life.of.15.or.30.years.subject.to.specification ..the.X.knot.wire.netting.combined.with.the.uc4.or.sector.4.post’s.give.you.a.fence.with.a.real.trouble.free.future .
their.product.range.also.includes.drainage,.electrical.fencing,.equestrian.supplies,.farm. equipment,. gates. and. rights. of.way,. landscaping. supplies,. security,.tanks,. wire. fencing. and. Xfence®.wire.fencing ...
no. matter. the. size. of. your. project.mcVeigh.parker.gives.every.customer.their.undivided.attention ..using.the.team’s.expert.knowledge.they.ensure.that.each.customer.buys.materials.and.supplies.best.suited.for.their.particular.job .
with. over.30. years. of. experience. in.selling. farming. and. fencing. products.
mcVeigh.parker.have.built.a.reputation.and.service.that.precedes.them ...they.stock.over.20,000.product.lines,.making.sure.they.have.the.product.you.require.off-the-shelf .
mcVeigh.parker.encourages.comparison.of.product.quality.and.pricing.with.large.chain.stores ..because.mcVeigh.parker.buys.in.truck.load.quantities.and.only.from.manufacturers.that.offer.quality.products,. mcVeigh. parker. offer. real.value.without.compromise .
You can find out more about McVeigh Parker on their website, www.mcveighparker.com. They have also joined the social networking world with their blog at http://mcveigh-parker.blogspot.com and you can find McVeigh Parker on Twitter and Facebook. Follow @McVeigh_Parker on Twitter to keep up to date with company news and new products available in their depots.
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COMPANy NEwS
Kiln Services Limited Rowan House • Burnham Business Park • Burnham On Crouch • Essex CM0 8TE
Tel: 01621-785935 Fax: 01621-785937 e-mail: [email protected]
www.kilnservices.co.uk
Manufacturers of Timber Drying Kilns for over 30 years
Over the last three years, the fencing sector has become an increasingly important market for Kiln Services Ltd. With many companies installing kilns to ensure they obtain the correct penetrations and chemical loading by drying down to fibre saturation point prior to treatment. This helps to
ensure that the preservative impregnation standards of BS8417:2011 can be achieved and in particular where the minimum desired service life of 15 years defined in the Standard is required for components destined for Use Class 4 (ground contact) applications. The lack of preservative
penetration and loading is almost always related to a high mosture content in timber prior to treatment.
When drying species that are classed as “resistant to treatment” such as spruce, care should be taken not to dry below the fibre saturation
point; a final moisture of 33% usually provides the best results. Drying programmess should be modified to ensure maximum temperatures do
not exceed 65º centigrade, with relative humidity no lower than 55%. These programmess will extend the drying time but avoid the outer layers drying too quickly leading to pit closure and a resistance to penetration.
Although there is obviously a cost in removing a proportion of the
moisture content prior to treatment, this is minimal when compared with the replacement and installation of a failed product, but just as important,
the possibility of customers turning to other less sustainable materials due to a misguided lack of confidence in timber, for those companies
producing waste wood by products, the renewable heat incentive also opens up new opportunities for reducing drying costs. For more
information please contact Kiln Services Ltd.
british.television.personality.and.author.christine.Hamilton,.who.starred.in.the.first.reality.television.programme.‘i’m.a.celebrity….get.me.out.of.Here’,.is.shortly.to.put.her.jungle.experience.to.good.use.in.a.less.demanding.midlands.woodland.setting.at.m&m.timber.in.worcestershire
around.150.Vip.guests.from.the.retail.trade.and.specialist.press.are.expected.at.m&m.timber’s.picturesque.25.acre.woodland.site.on.1st.september,.where.they.will.be.treated.to.a.pre-glee.trade.show. launch.of.m&m.timber’s.new.garden. products,. promotional. items.and.extended.ranges.for.2012 .
after.a.welcome.breakfast.and.following.an.opening.address.by.managing.director.nigel. poyner,. visitor. groups. will. be.escorted. on. conducted. tours. of. the.extensive.manufacturing.facilities.and.timber.sawmills ..they.will.also.see.at.first.hand. the. level.of. investment. in.state-of-the-art.facilities.the.company.has.committed.to.over.the.last.few.years,.including.the.impressive.drying.kilns.and.pressure.treatment.plant.used.in.the.micronized.preservation.process.that.gives.m&m.timber.products.their.exceptionally.long.service.life .
the.tours.finish.with.a.sumptuous.five-course.lunch.and.prize.presentations,.during. which. the. highly. acclaimed.christine.Hamilton.will.be.sharing.her.favourite.anecdotes.from.the.world.of.television,.showbiz.and.politics .
“this.is.likely.to.be.the.most.significant.date.in.the.company’s.30.year.history,”.says.nigel.poyner ..“we.are.therefore.delighted.that.christine.could.find.the.time.from.her.busy.schedule.to.come.and.join.us.on.this.important.day ..she.has.quite.a.reputation.as.an.entertaining.after-dinner.speaker.and.we’re.all.looking.forward.to.meeting.her .”
both.christine.and.her.husband.neil.appeared.together.on.Have.i.got.news.for.you,.establishing.her.as.a.chat-show.personality ..she.subsequently.appeared.on.many.other.programmes.including.her.own.‘christine.Hamilton.show’.on.bbc. choice. where. she. interviewed.such.notable.celebrities.as.Jonathan.aitken,.James.Hewitt,.bernard.manning,.ivana.trump.and.paul.merson ..she.has. published. the. book. of. british.battleaxes,. and. changed. her. name.by. deed. poll. to.british.battleaxe. to.promote.an.online.deed.poll.provider ..she.writes.many.articles. for.various.newspapers.and.magazines .
admission.to.the.open.day.is.by.personal.invitation. only .. a. limited. number. of.places.are.still.available.for.management.personnel. representing. independent.retail.outlets ..personal.invitations.can.be.applied.for.via.email.to.j .gittins@mmtimber .co .uk
www.mmtimber.co.uk
JUnGle qUeen to stAR in WoodlAnd event At m&m
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from.June.2011.arch.timber.protection.will. be. offering. a. service. treatment.for.its.new.clear.preservative.treated.timber,. tanalised. clear,. providing. a.more.aesthetically.natural.option.for.uncoated.outdoor.timbers.used.out.of.ground.contact ...
tanalised.clear.pressure.treated.timber.is.protected.with.tanalith.m,.arch’s.new.metal.free.wood.preservative ..the.treated.timber.has.been.impregnated.with. tanalith. m,. a. waterborne,.metal.free.product.based.on.triazole.technology .
the.treatment.provides.a.highly.effective.protection. against. decay. and. insect.attack.but.the.advanced.and.innovative.preservative.formulation.also.provides.excellent.protection.against.wood.staining.fungi.and.uV.degradation,.keeping.the.timber.looking.brighter.and.cleaner.for.longer.allowing.the.natural.beauty.of.timbers.to.show.through ..this.makes.tanalised. clear. treatment. an. ideal.option. for. timber. buildings,. decking.
components,.cladding.and.cedar.shingle.applications .
dr ..tony.kelly,.arch.timber.protection’s.sales. director. said:. ‘arch. has. a.commitment.to.full.field.testing.of.its.products.before.they.come.to.market ..as.well.as.extensive.tests.carried.out.by.ourselves,.we.also.have.tanalised.clear.treated.timber.under-going.a.series.of.independent.trials.in.sweden.and.germany.and.we.are.extremely.pleased.with.the.results ..tanalised.clear.treated.timber.has.proven.to.more.than.meet.the.preservative.performance.requirements.for.use.class.3 .2.applications.–.exterior.timbers,. above. ground. contact. and.uncoated .’
‘However,.it.is.the.aesthetic.performance.which.is.particularly.pleasing ..in.the.latest.report.from.independent.ecobuild.trials.in.sweden.it.was.stated.that.‘it.was.remarkable.to.observe.that.all.of.the.tanalith.m.treated.test.rigs.have.retained.their.original.appearance.and.had.not.acquired.the.typical.greyish.
colour.of.untreated,.thermally.treated.or.cca.treated.timbers,.even.after.two.years.exposure’ ..
‘in.tanalised.clear.we.believe.we.have.another.unique.treated.timber.option.for.our.customers.and.for.the.specification.market ..as.part.of.our.launch.promotion.for.tanalised.clear,.arch.is.offering.a.free.one.pack.trial.treatment.of.timber.
to.all.interested.parties’ .
tanalised. clear. pressure. treated.timber. is. now. available. from. arch.timber.protection’s.treatment.centre.located.in.preston,.lancashire ..
www.archtp.com
ARch lAUnches UniqUe cleAR PReseRvAtive tReAtment FoR timBeR
winners.of.the.scottish.timber.trade.association.(stta).sponsored.student.prizes.for.2011.at.the.centre.for.timber.engineering. at. edinburgh. napier.university.have.been.announced .
the.scottish.timber.trade.association.has.continued.its.annual.sponsorship.of. four.student.prizes.at. the.centre ..the.2011.winners.are;.
•...best. timber. Related. Honours.dissertation. project,. awarded. to.
douglas.michael.drewniak.for.his.dissertation.entitled,.‘elements.of.house.design’ .
•...best. student. performance. in. the.‘properties. and. structural. use. of.timber’.module;.two.prizes.in.this.category.were.awarded.this.year,.to.mark.brain.and.ivan.pacheco ..
douglas.drewniak.looked.at.several.areas.of.traditional.house.design.where.timber.use.could.successfully.be.introduced.
or.expanded ...douglas.said.“i.feel.very.strongly.about.the.ability.of.wood.to.reduce.greenhouse.gas.emissions.in.construction” ..
Russell.paterson,.stta.president,.of.paterson.timber.ltd.of.glasgow,.said,.“stta.is.very.pleased.to.continue.its.support.for.the.valuable.work.undertaken.at.the.centre .”
the.winner.of.the.fourth.stta.prize.will.be.announced.later.in.the.year .
timBeR PRize-WinneRs At edinBURGh nAPieR UniveRsitY AnnoUnced
Tel: 01786 451623, fax: 01786 473112, e-mail: [email protected], web:www.stta.org.uk
RUssell PAteRson
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the. wood. protection. association.(wpa).has.published.a.new.manual.about.the.fire.protection.of.wood ..fire.safety.is.a.critical.factor.in.building.design.and.where.wood.is.the.material.of.choice.this.new.manual.is.designed.to.provide.clear.guidance.about.the.specification. of. appropriate. flame.retardant.treatments ..wpa.director.steve.young.describes.the.manual.as.setting.a.new.benchmark.for.flame.retardant. specification. guidance,.placing. the. emphasis. on. quality.and. performance .. He. says. “this.new.manual.deals.exclusively.with.quality.assured.products.applied.by.a.controlled.industrial.process ..all.of.the.processes.and.wood.species.described.are.commercially.available.and.capable.of.meeting.the.performance.criteria.of.existing.british.standards.as.well.as.the.new.euro.class.standards .”
the.scope.of. the.manual. includes.full. specification. guidance. about.the. flame. retardants. available.for. treating. solid. timber. or. panel.
products. used. in. dry. interiors,.humidity.resistant.and.external.end.uses.where.leach.resistance.is.a.key.requirement .. model. specification.clauses. for.european.standards.of.fire.performance.(euro.classes).are.included.alongside.traditional.british.standards.specifications ..designers.also.have.access.to.lists.of.treatments.and.pre-treated.panel.products.that.meet.wpa.criteria .
the.new.manual.also.uses.a.new.system.to.assess.fire.performance.classification. that. will. feature. in.an. impending. european. standard.on. fire. protection. that. is. currently.operating.in.draft.form ..steve.points.out. that. designers. have. a. duty. of.care.to.ensure.that.the.products.they.specify.are.fit.for.purpose:.He.says,.“the.introduction.of.euro.classes.and.
the.new.european.standard.make.it. essential. that. designers. check.that. appropriate. fire. performance.certificates.are.in.place.for.the.flame.retardant.treatment.they.choose.when.used.in.conjunction.with.timber.profile.or.material.they.want.to.specify .”..
to. assist. designers,. the.wpa.has.developed.a.simple,.six.step.flame.Retardant.specification.checklist.which.is.featured.in.the.new.manual ..steve.says.that.the.wpa.was.aware.that.as.designers.increasingly.turned.to.wood.as.a.sustainable,.low.carbon.material,.the.number.of.fire.protection.products.offered.in.the.uk.had.also.grown.significantly ..He.comments:.
there.are.some.amazing.performance.claims.out.there.that.demand.close.scrutiny ..the.wpa.flame.Retardant.
specification.checklist.was.compiled.with. input. from. independent. fire.research.bodies..exova.warrington.and.chiltern.and.should.help.specifiers.of.wood.avoid.the.consequences.of.using. unsuitable. or. unproven. fire.protection.products.in.safety-critical.situations .”
the. wpa. flame. Retardant.specification. manual. is. published.in.an.electronic.pdf.on.cd ..it.costs.£45.including.postage ..the.wpa.is.offering.to.supply.any.new.edition.of.this.manual.that.it.publishes.in.the.next.three.years.free.of.charge.for.the.first.fifty.purchasers ..with.a.new.european.standard.for.fire.protection.likely.to.be.published.in.this.period.this.could.be.a.good.deal .
Steve Young 01977 558274 or 01977 555298 www.wood-protection.org
WPA lAUnches neW sPeciFicAtion mAnUAl FoR FiRe RetARdAnts
“ theRe ARe some AmAzinG PeRFoRmAnce clAims oUt theRe thAt demAnd close scRUtinY. ”
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micropro.technology.is.a.revolutionary.new.wood.preserving.process.system.based.on.micronized.copper.which.can.be.used.to.pressure.treat.wood.products.commonly.specified.for.decking,.fences,.landscaping,.agricultural,.house.framing,.outdoor.play.equipment.and.other.general.construction.uses ..osmose.researched.and. developed. their. micronized.preservative.technology.system.over.15.years,.and.in.excess.of.15.million.m3.of.micropro.treated.wood.product.has.been.sold.to.date,.making.micropro.not.just.a.success.story.for.osmose.and.its.customers,.but.for.the.timber.industry.as.a.whole .
m&m.timber’s.nigel.poyner.said,.“we’ve.worked.with.and.trusted.osmose.for.over.15.years,.so.when.we.got.to.know.about.micropro.we.took.the.plunge.and.with.no.pre-orders,.we.installed.a.new.kiln.and.started.treating.in.november.2009 ..it’s.now.a.significant.part.of.our.business.and.growing.each.year ..
Richard.burbidge.ltd ..saw.a.market.opportunity. for. micropro. and.microshades,. the. only. micronized.pigment. colorant. that. can. be. used.as.an.“in-solution”.system.specifically.developed.for.wood.treated.with.the.micropro.preservative,.and.brought.it.to.wider.consumers.through.b&Q.and.travis.perkins ..
brookridge.timber.ltd ..has.for.many.years. been. at. the. forefront. of. the.
fast. developing. pressure. treatment.market,.and.was.an.early.adopter.of.the.new.technology ..when.planning.the.installation.of.their.new.treatment.facility. at. bridgwater. in. somerset,.brookridge.was.approached.by.osmose.and. decided. to. be. at. the. leading.edge. of. the. micronized. technology.revolution.in.the.u .k ..neil.lush,.sales.and. marketing. director,. said,. “after.carrying. out. extensive. research. into.the.new.product.in.partnership.with.osmose,.we.were.convinced.that.the.micronized.process.was.the.next.natural.step.in.the.continuing.evolution.of.the.pressure.treatment.market .”.
“micropro. is. a. timber. treatment.technology. which. works. differently ..it. ticks. environmental,. performance.and.aesthetic.boxes”.concludes.andy.Hodge ..“we.have.discovered.that.there.are. synergies. between. the.way. this.technology.is.being.adopted.in.the.uk.and.its.introduction.and.success.in.the.us,.where.it.represents.around.75-80%.of. the. residential.wood.preservation.market ..i’m.sure.it.won’t.be.too.long.before. micronized. timber. becomes.the.product.of.choice.for.high.quality.residential. and. commercial. timber.projects .”
For more information visit www.osmose-europe.com
osmose cReAtes miRoPRo technoloGY
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material.choice.and.innovation.together.with.the.environmental.credentials.of.wood. are. helping. to. consolidate. the.popularity.of.the.timber.deck.as.a.feature.of.uk.landscape.design ..
steve.young.of.the.uk.technical.and.advisory. body,. the. timber. decking.association.(tda),.says.any.suggestion.that. decking. is. in. decline. is. hugely.misinformed ...He.adds.that.in.2010,.the.market.had.recovered.to.a.value.around.£135.million.–.the.equivalent.of.the.market.peak.in.2007.-.after.dropping.back.to.£128.million.in.2008 ..
the.major.decking.material.suppliers.that.make.up.the.manufacturing.sector.of.the.tda.are.reporting.growth.in.deckmark.quality.assessed.materials.for.the.first.four.months.of.2011.which,.if.maintained,.would.see.the.value.of.the.market.around.£140.million.at.year.end ..
steve.says.that.there.are.many.factors.at.play.in.this.performance ..continuing.low.interest.rates,.the.good.spring.weather,.the.additional.bank.holiday.for.the.Royal.wedding.and.the.continuing.trend.to.improve.rather.than.move.have.all.played.a.part.but.to.a.larger.extent,.so.too.has.product. innovation.and. the.dramatic.
expansion.of.materials.choice.available.to.designers.and.consumers ..
the.tda.estimates.that. in.2010.the.market.was.split.roughly.55%.domestic.and.45%.commercial ..“decking.remains.popular”.say.the.tda.“because.people.see.the.deck.as.an.extension.of.their.home .”
in. the. commercial. sector,. the. tda.says. there. has. been. strong. growth.in.demand. for. “enhanced.grip”.deck.boards .. these. are. high. quality. plain.or.grooved.pressure.treated.softwood.or.hardwood.boards. into.which. inert.strips.of.anti-slip.have.been.injected.into.preformed.channels ..tda.members.are.the.major.manufacturers.of.these.added.value.boards.and.steve.says.that.the.tda.requires.manufacturing.members.have.the.boards.independently.assessed.under.a.british.standard.slip.resistance.test. meet. with. Hse. slip. Resistance.ratings.for.floors.with.a.low.potential.for.slip.in.both.wet.and.dry.conditions ..products.that.pass.these.assessments.are.marketed.under.the.deckmark.plus.quality.and.performance.scheme.operated.by.the.tda .
using. quality. materials. is. one. thing.
moRe mAteRiAl choice And innovAtion helP sUstAin demAnd FoR timBeR deckinG
but.they.have.to.be.used.correctly.too ..workmanship.can.have.a.huge.bearing.on.whether.the.deck.or.boardwalk.meets.its. service. life. expectations. and. it. is.for.this.reason.that.all.tda.registered.design.and.installation.contractors.must.submit.to.an.annual.assessment.of.their.competence.under.the.deckmark.quality.scheme ..
timber.decks,.boardwalks.and.associated.landscape. structures. have. become.
established.as.popular.outdoor.features.and,.as.more.emphasis. is.placed.on.wood.as.the.low.carbon.and.sustainable.material.of.choice,.the.tda.says.the.use.of.wood.outdoors.is.set.to.remain.strong ..the.tda.points.out.that.wood.is.a.natural.material.that.sits.in.perfect.harmony.with.nature .
www.tda.org.uk
photo.courtesy.of.Richard.b
urbidge.and.the.timber.d
ecking.association
the. government’s. new. advisory.panel. on. forestry. in. england. is. to.consider.the.future.of.forestry.policy.in.england.and.the.role.that.the.forestry.commission. plays. in. implementing.policy .. in. addition,. the. panel. will.consider. the.government’s.plans. to.sell. 40,000. hectares. of. woodland.from.the.forestry.commission.estate.in.england ..
the. twelve. person. panel,. which. is.chaired.by.the.Right.Reverend.James.Jones,.the.bishop.of.liverpool,.has.embarked.upon.a.series.of.fact-finding.visits ..the.first.two-day.visit.was.to.the.forest.of.dean.and.other.visits.
BishoP visits the deAnwill.include.kielder.forest.and.the.egger.plant.at.Hexham,.and.small.woods.in.kent ..
david.sulman,.executive.director.of. the. uk. forest. products.association.said,.“i.had.a.very.positive.meeting.with.the.bishop.last.month.and.when. i.heard.that.the.panel.were.to.visit.the.forest.of.dean,.i.did.not.hesitate.to.strongly.recommend.to.the.
bishop.and.defRa.officials.that.the.panel.should.visit.woodgate.sawmills.ltd.of.mile.end,.near.coleford ..this.forward-looking.family-owned.business,.is.an.excellent.example.of.a.sawmilling.business.which.relies.on.commercial.forestry.operations.in.the.dean.for.its.raw.materials .”
“the.panel.must.recognise.that.our.sustainably. managed. forests. and.woodlands.deliver.multiple.benefits ..we. sincerely. hope. that. the. bishop.and.his.panel.will.make.appropriate.recommendations.to.caroline.spelman.mp,.the.environment.secretary,.when.they. submit. their. interim.Report. in.
november.2011.and.their.final.Report.in.april.2012 .
“we.urgently.need.more.trees.of.the.right.type,.in.the.right.places,.and.we.need.to.be.using.more.wood.and.wood.products ..the.public.forest.estate.in.england.provides.valuable.economic,.social.and.environmental.benefits.for.society.as.a.whole.and.it.is.time.that.the.government.acted.to.expand.this.national .”
forest.of.dean.based.ukfpa.members,.ken.Humphries.of.woodgate.sawmills.ltd. and. John. freeman. of. forest.products.ltd.of.cinderford,.met.with.the. panel. . during. their. first. day. in.the. dean,. prior. to. the. visit. to. the.sawmill .
ken.emphasised.to.the.panel.that.a.u-turn.in.policy.must.happen.sooner,.rather. than. later. and. that. the. uk.should.increase.its.use.of.domestically.produced.wood.and.wood.products ..John.freeman,.managing.director.of.forest.products.ltd.of.cinderford,.who.joined.the.panel’s.visit.to.the.sawmill,.
added.“we.should.endeavour.to.further.reduce.our.reliance.on.imported.wood.and.wood.products” ...
there.is.now.an.opportunity.for.everyone.to.let.the.advisory.panel.have.their.views;..five.broad.questions.have.been.posed.to.help.frame.responses;.these.can.be. found.on. the.panel’s.pages.on.the.defRa.website ..
For more information on the work of the Panel and how to submit your views, visit the DEFRA website at www.defra.gov.uk/ rural/forestry/panel.
David Sulman, Executive Director, United Kingdom Forest Products Association, John Player Building, Stirling Enterprise Park, Springbank Road, Stirling, FK7 7RP. Tel: 01786 449029, Fax: 01786 473112, e-mail: dsulman @ukfpa.co.uk
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arch.timber.protection’s.proven.dricon.fire.retardant.treatment.for.timber.will.be.protecting.the.refurbished.charles.inglis. clark. (cic). memorial. Hut,. a.climber’s. facility.on.ben.nevis,. the.tallest.peak.in.the.uk,.and.this.could.make. the. cic. hut. the. highest. fire.retardant.project.in.the.uk .
the.cic.hut.was.first.built.in.the.late.1920s.and.is.owned.by.the.scottish.mountaineering.club ..it.is.685.m.above.sea.level,.below.the.cliffs.on.the.north.face,.and.is.believed.to.be.the.only.true.mountain.hut.in.the.uk ..
the.project.will.use.around.100.sq.metres.of.12.mm.tongue.and.groove.redwood. internal. timber. cladding.pre-treated.with.dricon.to.meet.and.because.of.the.access.challenges.to.this.remote.site,.all.materials.have.to.be.airlifted.in.by.helicopter .
“dricon.is.robust.enough.to.protect.the.internal.cladding.from.fire.under.the.extreme.conditions.found.in.the.winter. on. ben. nevis,”. says. Jacqui.Hughes,.arch.timber.protection’s.fire.Retardant.sales.manager .
dRicon hits neW heiGhts!
www.archtp.com
a.team.made.up.of.eggeR.(uk).ltd,.James. Jones. &. sons,. bsw. timber.and.iggesund.paper.board.is.to.meet.with. the. government’s. independent.panel.on.forestry.during.their.visit.in.a.bid.to.ensure.commercial.interests.are.recognised.as.part.of.future.policy.for.forestry.and.woodland.management ...
the.meeting.will. be. held. in.kielder.forest.in.northumberland .
chaired.by.the.Right.Reverend.James.Jones,.bishop.of.liverpool,.the.panel.was.established.in.march.2011.to.advise.government.on.the.future.direction.of.forestry.and.woodland.policy.in.england.–.and.the.role.of.the.forestry.commission.
in.implementing.that.policy .
speaking. on. behalf. of. the. industry.team,.bob.livesey,.managing.director.of.eggeR.(uk).said:.“the.uk.timber.industry.wholeheartedly.supports.the.basic.principle.of.‘woodland.for.all’ ...
He.added:.“we.need.to.dispel.the.myth.
that.commercial.forestry.is.represented.by.single.interests ...Rather,.we.are.part.of.a.bio-diverse.and.social.woodland.environment.that.has.real.benefits.for.all,.both.now.and.in.the.future .”
www.bsw.co.uk
Uk timBeR indUstRY to meet GoveRnment’s indePendent PAnel on FoRestRY
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yorkshire. and. Humber’s. farmer,.foresters. and. growers. are. pleased.with.the.quality.of.training.delivered.through.lantra’s.landskills.yorkshire.and. Humber,. according. to. a. recent.survey.of.beneficiaries .
when.asked.about.the.programme’s.value,. the. group. of. 100. who. were.interviewed.were.nearly.unanimous,.with.96 .8%.agreeing.that.their.individual.training.events.were.very.beneficial.to.their.businesses ..in.addition,.96 .6%.commented. that. the. content. of. the.tailored. funded. training. was. very.good/good .
when.asked.how.landskills.yH.funded.training.impacted.their.business,.nearly.a.quarter.stated.it.fostered.more.efficient.working. practices. and. nearly. 20%.believed. it. improved. their. business.performance ..other.participants.thought.it. improved.their.farm.management,.reduced.business.costs.and.increased.the.profitability.of.their.business .
Julie.Hamilton,.landskills.yH.programme.manager,.said:.“this.programme.has.gone. from.strength. to.strength,.and.the. outcome. of. this. survey. is. really.encouraging,.as.it.shows.the.business.benefits. of. updating. your. skills. and.knowledge.there.have.been.so.many.positive. outcomes. resulting. from.landskills.yH,.and.i.am.pleased.we.can.continue.to.fund.delivery.for.the.rest.of.this.year .”
through.landskills.yH,.£2 .14m.has.been.invested.over.the.first.three.years.into.the.skills.development.of.the.region’s.farmers,.foresters.and.growers ..over.the.past.three.years.the.programme.has.delivered.11,500.training.days.with.5469.new.participants.benefiting.from.the.completed.training .
david.Hugill,.chair.of.the.landskills.industry.advisory.board,.said:.“this.survey.helps.outline.the.positive.impact.of. landskills. on. the. region .. as. this.programme.is.intended.to.support.the.professional.farmer,.forester.and.grower,.it.is.encouraging.to.hear.that.the.vast.majority.find.it.valuable .”
managed.by.lantra.sector.skills.council.on. behalf. of. yorkshire. forward. and.as.a.part.of. the.Rural.development.programme. for. england,. landskills.provides.funding.to.help.improve.skills.business.profitability.by.providing.up.to.70%.towards.training.costs .
Julie. continued:. “we. have. a. full.programme.of.events.planned.for.the.coming.season,.so.i.would.encourage.all.book.places.now. to.access. their.share.of.the.landskills.funding .
Find out more or to find out if you are eligible, visit www.lantra.co.uk/LandSkills-YH. For more information on Lantra please visit www.lantra.co.uk.
lAntRA lAndskills tRAininG oPPoRtUnitY
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For all your fencing needs• All types of fencing and gate timbers• Construction and specialist timbers• All with the best protection• A one-stop fencing shop
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An independent supplier with over
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from.the.hills.of.somerset.protek.is.proud. to. launch. the. Royal. range,. a.high.quality.decorative.wood.finish.for.interior. and. exterior. usage .. inspired.by. the. lush. countryside. and. rich.heritage.houses.nestled.within,.the.52.colours.in.the.Royal.range.are.classic,.contemporary. and. fit. perfectly. with.modern.design ..
Royal.has.been.specifically.designed.to.give.long-lasting.protection.with.a.soft.lustre.that.allows.the.wood.grain.to.show.through ..
Royal. superior. wood. finish. is. an.advanced. product. that. is. ideal. for.highly. specified. architectural. jobs.and.has.been.designed.for.high-end.wooden.products .. it. is. ideal. for.use.on. windows,. doors,. conservatories,.summer.houses,.gates,.garden.furniture,.cladding,.skirting.boards,.kitchen.units,.cupboards,.furniture.&.joinery ..
the.Royal.range.has.been.formulated.as.an.environmentally.friendly.product.that.is.low.in.odour.and.with.low.Voc.(Volatile. organic. compounds) .. the.unique. formulation. is.a.water-based.microporous.acrylic.and.alkyd.hybrid.that. incorporates. a. polyurethane.
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Royal is available to purchase from our website www.protekwoodstain.co.uk or direct from the factory on 01749 344697.
online. registration. for. glee. (19-21.september,.nec.birmingham).is.now.live,.enabling.buyers.and.retailers.to.get.online.and.book.their.free.ticket ...Register.online.now.to.save.yourself.
£20.and.receive.free.parking.and.show.catalogue .
key.brands.confirmed.for.glee.2011.include.briers,.dlf.trifolium.(Johnsons.
Glee ReGistRAtion Goes live!lawn.seeds),.fallen.fruits,.mr.fothergills.seeds,.bosmere.and.agralan,.whilst.landscaping.brands.such.as.ailsa.wood.products,.albany.sheds,.abitquackers,.m&m. timber. borderstone,. eden.greenhouses,. foras,. forest,. will. be.joined.by.leading.outdoor.living.brands.such. as. marvells,. adobe,. canadian.spa. company,. landmann,. london.ornaments,.moseley.trading.co,.norfolk.leisure,.premier.decorations,.suntime.and.wolf.steel .
nick.davison,.glee.event.director.said:.
“following.on. from. last.year’s.show.glee.has.reaffirmed.itself.as.the.place.where.the.garden.and.leisure.industry.meets ...we’ll.be.working.extremely.hard.over.the.coming.months.to.guarantee.that.glee.continues.to.hit.the.spot.for.the.industry.it.represents .”
To book your place at Glee simply log onto the show’s dedicated website www.gleebirmingham.com and click on ‘register’.
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the. efia. is. restructuring. its.membership. with. the. introduction.of.a.new.entry.level.membership.for.smaller.companies ..bernard.kilbride,.the.new.general.secretary.commented.“there.are.some.3,000.companies.engaged.in.fencing.in.the.uk.and.70%.have.fewer.than.4.employees ..many.of.these.small.businesses.would.benefit.greatly.from.the.services.that.we.offer.our.members,.e .g ..health.&.safety.document.templates,.model.policies.
and.procedures,.access.to.trustmark,.and.discounted.training”
He.continued.“consistent.with.our.aim.to.promote.safety,.quality.and.
professionalism.within.the.industry.we. are. opening. our. doors. to. the.smaller. installer. with. a. new. entry.level.membership.at.a.reduced.annual.subscription.rate.(costing.little.more.
than.a.couple.of.tanks.of.diesel) ..entry.level.members.will.not.receive.the.full.range.of.efia.member.benefits,.e .g .. access. to. the. fencing. trade.portal. and.contract.opportunities,.but.they.will.be.able.to.access.all.of.our.benefits.which.will.support.their.growth.and.development” ..
http://new.fences.org
eFiA oPens its dooRs
neW PARtneRshiPs & BeneFitskilbride.proudly.announced.“efia.have. just. concluded. an. exclusive.partnership.arrangement.with.cHas.–.the.contractor’s.Health.&.safety.assessment.scheme.–.and.we.can.now. offer. cHas. assessment. and.re-assessment.(including.entry.on.the.cHas.database).at.no.cost.to.our.members“ ..
efia. is.also.developing.a.number.of. additional. partnerships. with.main. contractor. groups,. utilities.and. local. authorities,. and.will. be.directing.these.external.buyers.to.its.members.through.its.new.fencing.trade.portal ..the.fencing.trade.portal.will.be.shortly.become.a.subscriber.only.medium,.although.will.remain.
fRee.to.all.efia.members ..
“we.need.to.be.confident.that.we.represent.and.are.putting.forward.the.very.best.companies.in.the.industry”.says. kilbride .. “efia. membership.and.cHas.accreditation.will.ensure.that.we.represent.the.top.tier.of.the.fencing. industry. operating. at. the.
top.of.their.game,.and.our.fencing.trade.portal.will.ensure.that.contract.and. purchasing. opportunities. are.fed.directly.to.them” .
“these. and. further. details. of. the.full.range.of.new.member.benefits.and.services.are.accessible.on.our.new.website”.says.bernard .
“We ARe oPeninG oUR dooRs to the smAlleR instAlleR With A neW entRY level memBeRshiP...”
48 fencing news august.2011
Manufacturers and suppliers of round and halfround peeled and treated posts to the trade
100% home grown timber
Nationwide deliveries
All posts and stakes are redwoods by choice
Special sizes available upon request due to ourown timber harvesting operations
Suppliers of standing pine always required inthe South East.
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LANDSCAPING
the.hard.landscaping.industry.is.enjoying.a.heightened.profile.at.RHs.flower.shows.during.July,.thanks.to.brett.landscaping,.which.has.increased.its.support.for.these.important.events.in.2011 ..the.company.has.embarked.on.a.busy.programme.of.supporting.a.selection.of.stunning.and.innovative.garden.displays.at.RHs.Hampton.court.palace.flower.show.and.RHs.tatton.park .
the.company.is.supporting.two.gardens.at. each. show,. including. the. cube.lighting:.a.garden.by.night.and.the.loRos.(the.leicestershire.and.Rutland.organisation.for.the.Relief.of.suffering).garden.of.light.&.Reflection.at.Hampton.court. palace .. the. latter. has. been.awarded.a.silver.flora.award .
Jane.campion.of.brett. landscaping.explains:.“the.RHs.flower.shows.are.essential. dates. in. the. landscaping.calendar ..RHs.Hampton.court.palace.flower.show.is.the.biggest.flower.show.in.the.world.attracting.over.160,000.visitors.annually.and.the.other.shows.are.also.well.attended.by.both.consumers.and. media .. they. provide. an. ideal.opportunity.for.the.industry.to.present.
hARd lAndscAPinG indUstRY liGhts UP FloWeR shoWs
itself.to.an.eager.public,.and.to.illustrate.just.what.can.be.achieved.with.hard.landscaping.materials .
“equally.as.important,.it.provides.the.industry.with.an.opportunity.to.promote.and.illustrate.excellence.in.installation.to.the.consumer ..the.cowboy.installer.continues.to.give.the.industry.a.bad.name.in.some.quarters,.but.through.beautiful.installation.at.shows,.backed.up.by.effective.marketing.of.installers.and.manufacturers,.visitors.can.be.reassured.
and.proceed.with.confidence.on.their.own.garden.and.driveway.projects .
“we.are.working.closely.with.designers,.our.installer.partners.and.other.parties.in.delivering.these.exhibits.and.we.are.delighted.with.the.results ..we.are.also.delighted.with.the.relationships.which.have. been. forged. and. strengthened.through.working.together .”
kari. beardsell,. the. designer. on. the.cube.lighting:.a.garden.by.night.talks.
extremely.positively.about.working.with.brett.landscaping.and.their.approved.installer.paramount.paving:.“the.team.from.paramount.paving.has.been.a.dream.team.to.work.with.and.they.have.done.a.fantastic.job.making.the.garden.a.proud.display.of.brett.landscaping.products .”
For more details visit: www.brett.co.uk /landscaping
Jon mAthiAs [BRett lAndscAPinG], John deJARdin [deJARdin desiGn], mARtin kilGoUR [kilGoUR lAndscAPes], PAUline Pitts [lYndon lAndscAPes], JAne cAmPion [BRett lAndscAPinG
49fencing news august.2011
SAwMILL
• Want to BUY a new plant
• UPGRADE your existing plant
• Or even SELL your plant
• Have SERVICE and Support
• Take CONTROL of your plant - Spinnaker Control System
Timber Treatment Plants
Have independent engineering and control
Call Janet on 07908 728072Email [email protected] 01522 702647 and Fax 01522 702598
www.treatmentservices.co.uk
there. is. a. family. owned. sawmilling.company.in.north-east.scotland.which.continues.to.go.from.strength.to.strength.despite.the.chill.winds.of.recession.which.have.affected.the.country ...cordiners.sawmills.ltd.is.situated.on.the.banks.of.the.River.dee.in.aberdeenshire.and.is.now.in.the.fourth.and.fifth.generation.of. the. family. led. by. father. and. son.team,. Jimmy. and. James. cordiner ...although.the.site.has.operated.as.a.sawmill.as.far.back.as.the.middle.of.the.19th.century.there.is.nothing.old.fashioned.about.the.operation.and.the.company.philosophy .
indeed. recent. years. have. seen. a.determined.agenda. to.drive. forward.the. business. with. the. injection. of.substantial. investment. in. both. the.sawmill.and. timber. treatment.plant ...this. has. happened. in. response. to.increased.demand.across. the.board.for. its. range. of. products .. . Recent.installations.have.included.a.new.line.for.peeled.round.posts.and.strainers.
and.last.summer.a.new.quad.resaw.was.added.to.the.sawmill.which.gives.state.of.the.art.scanning.of.the.timber.linked.to.computer.controlled.setting.of.the.bandsaws .
the. extra. production. coupled. to. an.increased.demand.for.fencing.timber.highlighted.the.fact.that.the.pressure.treatment.plants.were.unable.to.keep.up ...the.decision.was.made.earlier.this.year.to.proceed.with.a.new.pressure.treatment. plant .. . after. thorough.investigation. an. order. was. placed.with.c.b.R.engineering.ltd.for.a.new.12m.long.plant ...the.installation.was.carefully. planned. and. professionally.installed.by.cbR ...in.less.than.a.week.the.old.plant.had.been.removed.and.the.new.plant.was.up.and.running ...the.new.equipment.has.a.computerised.process.control.system.which.monitors.the.treatment.process.and.ensures.that.exactly.the.right.amount.of.preservative.is.retained.by.the.timber ...at.the.end.of.the.cycle.the.timber.bogeys.tilt.within.
coRdineRs sAWmills Goes FRom stRenGth to stRenGth
the.autoclave.to.drain.off.any.excess.fluid ...this.results.in.a.much.cleaner.operation.with.minimum.dripping.when.the.packs.exit.the.plant .
the.company.philosophy.has.always.been. to. focus. on. the. needs. of. the.customer. and. produce. what. the.customer.wishes.to.buy ...because.of.this.cordiners.have.gone.out.of.their.way.to.build.in.maximum.flexibility.to.the.production.line ...their.range.of.fencing.products.includes.peeled.round.posts.and.strainers,.sawn.rails,.pales,.posts.and.feather.edged.boards ...the.timber.can.be.off-saw.or.pressure.treated.with.either.brown.or.green.preservatives ...deliveries.while.mainly.in.scotland.are.spread.across.the.u .k .
there.is.now.a.growing.realisation.that.timber.is.a.marvellous.product.which.has.been.undersold.for.many.years.and.there.is.actually.a.very.good.story.to.tell.in.today’s.environmentally.aware.world .. . it. ticks.all. the.boxes. in. that.it.is.a.renewable.resource,.has.a.low.carbon.footprint.and.can.be.effectively.preserved.for.long.service.life .
it.looks.like.there.is.a.long.future.ahead.for.the.cordiners.and.their.sawmill.at.banchory .
www.cordiners-sawmills.com.Tel: 01330 823366
JAmes coRdineR And JAmie BeGG, GeneRAl mAnAGeR insPect AnotheR
chARGe oF tReAted timBeR
50 fencing news august.2011
COMPANy NEwS
Packaging timber• Pallet boards, Blockwood• Timber for export packaging• Heat treated available – ISPM15• Timber for the oil industry• Pipe racking and wedges• Cut to size packaging timber
Fencing timber:• Agricultural – sawn posts, round posts,
rails, strainers, stays• Domestic – posts, rails, pales,
pressure treated brown or green
Forest Bark The natural way to keep your garden tidy,great for weed suppression.
www.cordiners-sawmills.com
Cordiners SawmillsNorth Deeside Road, Banchory AB31 5PYEmail: [email protected]
01330 823366
Suppliers of quality timber products for over 135 years
treating.timber.over.the.last.10.years.has. not. been. easy. for. the. timber.treatment.plant.owner ..with.changing.legislation,.notably.cca.being.phased.out,.and.new.and.ever.changing.fluids.being.developed.to.meet.that.legislation;.it.has.not.been.an.easy.ride ..and.just.to.put. the. final.nail. in. the.pallet,.a.recession.has.hit;.just.to.make.things.that.little.bit.more.difficult .
not.only.have.fluids.changed,.but.also.the.price.of.the.raw.materials.making.up.the.fluids.has.also.risen;.adding.in.many.instances.to.the.fluid.costs.for.the.user .
with.fluid.costs,.being.very.much.at.the.forefront.of.a.customers.mind,.in.these.times.of.tight.margins;.having.a.control.system.that.tracks.their.fluid.usage.is.key.to.the.profitability.of.any.treatment.operations ..
cbR.engineering.now.offer.spinnaker.(an.exclusive.control.system);.which.when.installed.on.a.plant.is.just.‘the.edge’.that.customers.need ..onscreen.images.show.in.‘real.time’.the.plant.and.tanks.and.where.the.fluid.is.at.any.one. time ..this. is.crucial. to. the.operator’s. understanding. of. where.the.plant. is. in. the.cycle.and.allows.him/her. to. ensure. that. the. plant. is.
timBeR tReAtment - PRoFessionAl WAY FoRWARdworking. to. its.optimum.efficiency. -.helping.ultimately.to.minimise.wastage.through.over-treating.and.track.cycles.to.check.on.under-treating ..
treatment. plant. sales. manager. for.cbR,.Janet.collins.says,.“in.my.travels.around.the.country.i.hear.many.people.moaning.about.the.failure.of.timber.posts;.usually.saying.‘we.never.had.this.when.we.used.cca’ ..it.could.be.timber.suppliers,.fencing.contractors.
and.even.the.end.users.talking;.it.makes.no.difference;.it’s.the.same.story ..but.then.i.see.plants.treating.posts.on.a.15.or.30.minute.cycle.along.with.backing.lathes;.or.feather.edge.boards ..is.it.any.wonder.that.some.posts.only.last.3.to.5.yrs?.what.needs.to.be.done?.treat.correctly,.treat.intelligently,.treat.in.an.informed.way;.but.above.all.treat.according.to.the.requirements.of.the.fluid.you.are.using .”
Janet.advises,
• For the Plant Owner/Operator - Whichever fluid you are using in the plant; treat according to the advice given by the fluid provider.
• For the Timber suppliers and end user – ask for details of the treatment used; which user class was used - UC4? And what does UC4 mean?
• For the customer taking timber to the plant – Don’t just ask for it to be treated Green - especially if it’s a post!
• For the End user/Public – insist it’s ‘treated correctly’ and accept that means paying the going rate for it.
• Always ask how your posts are treated”
Janet Collins Treatment Plant Sales Manager CBR Engineering 07908 728072
51fencing news august.2011
INDUSTRy UPDATE
1.in.4.companies.in.the.uk.fencing.industry.could.change.ownership.as.a.result.of.the.current.economic.climate,.claims.a.new.study.by.leading.financial.analysts. plimsoll .. with. a. surprising.number. of. “cash. rich”. competitors.waiting. in. the. wings,. the. market.could.be. set. for. a.prolonged.period.of.consolidation .
david. pattison,. author. of. the. new.plimsoll.industry.analysis.–.fencing,.explains,.“i.am.sure.any.director.worth.his.salt.would.agree.that,.in.the.current.climate,. there. are. simply. too. many.companies.chasing.too.little.market ..with.many.directors. eyeing. the.exit.doors. and. highly. leveraged. buyouts.consigned.to.history.for.the.time.being,.it.really.is.a.buyers.market.out.there.for.cash.rich.companies”.
pattison. continues,. “in. the. plimsoll.industry.analysis.we.have. identified.124.companies.that.have.a.sizeable.cash.reserve.sat.on.their.balance.sheets.that,.due.to.record.low.interest.rates,.is.generating.nothing ..one.company.has.a.£43.million.cash.pot . ..these.companies.are.now.in.the.position.to.buy.up.large.chunks.of.market.share.at.rock.bottom.prices.and.make.that.money.work.for.them ..they.must.be.like.kids.in.a.sweet.shop.at.the.moment.–.all.those.distressed.competitors.available.at.a.fraction.of.their.true.value” .
“the.uk.fencing.market.is.still.widely.regarded. as. one. of. the. uk’s. most.fragmented. sectors .. in. our. report.we.analysed.291.companies.with.a.turnover.of.over.£1.million.per.annum.and. have. picked. out. 182. that. are.
primed.to.be.taken.over ..buying.one.of.these. businesses.represents. a.massive.opportunity.for. someone. to.enhance.their.share.of.the.market ..either.way,.the.market.is.set. for. a. wave. of.takeovers. in. the.next.months” .
the. new. plimsoll.industry. analysis. –. fencing. will. tell.you.which. companies. are. set. to. be.buying.and.who.will.be.selling .
Readers.of.fencing.news.are.entitled.to.a.£50.discount.of.this.new.special.edition.of.the.plimsoll.industry.analysis.
PlentY oF cAsh Rich to RescUe the needY
–. fencing .. call. 01642. 626400. for.further. details. and. quote. reference.pR/aa42 ..
www.plimsoll.co.uk/Industry-Analysis.aspx
sport.is.an.important.part.of.the.curriculum.at. st. John’s. school,. leatherhead. in.surrey,.and.playing.surfaces.of.a.high.standard.are.expected .
the.52.acre.grounds,.over.two.sites,.are.home.to.nine.rugby.pitches,.which.double.up.for.football.in.the.spring.term,.four.cricket.squares.and.an.astro.turf.hockey.pitch ..they.are.cared.for.by.a.team.of.four.groundsmen,.headed.up.by.neil.pudney,.who.has.been.at.the.school.for.13.years .
two.tym.tractors,.a.t431.and.43hp.t433,.make.up.a.vital.part.of.the.armoury,.and.are.generally.split.between.the.two.sites,.although.neil.says:.“we.may.use.the.two.machines.together.for.the.best.output.when.mowing.and.spiking.or.harrowing.and.spiking.in.busy.periods .”
“as.the.school’s.sporting.schedule. is.so.busy,.any.pitch.maintenance.work.has.to.be.accomplished.in.a.tight.time.window,.so.we.need.efficient,.reliable.machinery,”.he.adds .
neil.first.came.across.the.tractors.when.a.
fellow.groundsman.recommended.them,.and.comments:.“i.actually.thought.they.sounded.too.good.to.be.true,.so.i.had.a.look.on.the.tym.stand.at.saltex ..the.value.for.money.and.level.of.specification.amazed.me.–.i.had.a.quote.for.a.similar.tractor.from.another.manufacturer,.and.they. couldn’t. get. anywhere. near. the.price .”
the.t431.was.purchased.some.eight.years. ago,. and. along.with. its. newer.sibling.handles.a.range.of.implements ..outfields.are.cut.with.hydraulic.gang.mowers,.and.a.high.speed.linear.aerator.is. used. for. pitch. renovations ..a. rear.mounted. topper.was.also.purchased.from.tym,.and.is.ideal.for.cutting.the.rugby.pitches.in.wet.conditions,.when.the.heavy.hydraulic.gangs.would.sink.in ..
a.loader.is.fitted.to.the.t431.to.move.fertiliser. and. other. materials. around.the. site,. and. a. front. linkage. allows.a. snowplough. to. be. used. with. the.t433 .
“although.the.day.it.arrived,.the.snow.melted,”.laughs.neil ..“these.tractors.are.
tYm tRActoRs Give st John’s school sPoRtinG AdvAntAGe
the.ideal.size,.weight.and.power.for.this.job,.and.have.lots.of.good.features .”..
neil.comments.that.the.generous.1300kg.lift.capacity.of.the.t433.is.perfect.for.hefty.pitch.maintenance.equipment ..
servicing.is.carried.out.by.dealer.surrey.power,. but. neil. comments. that. the.tractors.have.proved.highly.reliable.and.have.spent.little.time.in.the.workshop ..a.planned.replacement.policy.is.being.put.together.for.the.school’s.grounds.equipment.,.but.neil.comments.that.compared.to.the.farming.tractors.which.are.his.background,.the.tym.models.do.relatively.few.hours.and.should.last.
a.long.time ..
neil.concludes,.“i.would.recommend.these. tractors. to. anyone. –. value. is.important.but.they.have.to.be.able.to.do.the.job ..if.we.had.more.land.i.would.have.more.of.them!”
TYM Tractors UK, 9b Weydown Road Ind. Est., Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1DW UK Tel: +44 (0)845 838 883 Fax: +44 (0)845 838 8847 www.tymtractors.co.uk
52 fencing news august.2011
TRAINING
Tel: 0113 3935522Fax: 0113 3935499E-mail: [email protected]
Lotherton Park Farm, Copley Lane, AberfordLeeds LS25 3ED
Watson Fencing Manufacturers Limited
does cheAPest ReAllY meAn ‘Best vAlUe’? according. to. the. grass. group,.greenkeepers.and.golf.course.committee.members.need.to.take.a.look.at.their.procurement. practice. and. become.more. commercially. aware .. . with.limited.budgets.people.are.choosing.either.to.buy.the.cheapest.products.or.stop.spending ...“both.wrong.decisions”.says.tim.merrell,.managing.director.of.the.grass.group ...consumers.need.to.consider.what.is.the.‘best.Value’ ..
spending.nothing.is.a.non.starter.as.to. fail. to.maintain.a.playing.surface.is. absolute. folly .. . letting. a. surface.deteriorate.will.only.cost.more.in.the.long.run ..
buying. the. cheapest. is. not. a. new.occurrence;. some. years. back. local.authorities. adopted. the. buying.philosophy.of.‘compulsive.competitive.tendering.(cct)’.–.in.other.words.‘buy.the.cheapest’ ...
buying.the.cheapest.leaves.one.open.to.an.inferior.product;.little.or.no.customer.service;.no.residual.value.and.possibly.an.upset.dealer.you’ve.relied.upon.for.several.years.to.help.you.out ...
cct.has.now.been.replaced.by.‘best.Value’.–.in.other.words.not.the.cheapest.but.the.best.overall.taking.into.account.several.criteria .
cost.is.only.one.element ...but.we.need.
500. women. working. in. land-based.industries.across.the.uk.will.continue.to.benefit.from.lantra’s.women.and.work.2011-12.funding.project,.as.it.
Women And WoRk 2011-12 sUPPoRtinG Women’s skills AcRoss the Uk
has.been.extended.for.a.fifth.year .
women.and.work.has.already.helped.1,212.businesses.and.3,250.women.to.increase.their.skills.in.industries.where.women.are.under-represented ..not.only.that,.for.the.first.time.ever,.this.project.is.open.to.women.from.scotland,.wales.and.northern.ireland .
lyndsay.bird,.women.and.work.project.manager,.said,.“over.the.past.four.years.i.have.seen.some.incredibly.hard.working.women. develop. their. skills,. greatly.
progressing.in.their.careers ..
“this.project.is.unique.as.it.requires.the.support.of.the.employer,.so.it.is.a.way.to.show.your.female.employees.that. you. believe. in. them. and. want.them.be.successful .”
women.and.work.funding.is.available.to.those.working.in.industries.where.women.are. statistically. under-represented ..these. industries. include.agriculture,.environmental.conservation,.farriery,.fencing,.game.and.wildlife,.horticulture,.
landscaping.and.sports.turf,.production.horticulture,. land-based. engineering.and.trees.and.timber .
Find out more about Women and Work at www.lantra.co.uk/women-and-work. For more information about Lantra visit www.lantra.co.uk wor follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/LantraSSC
to.ask,.is.this.really.‘best.Value’?..
www.thegrassgroup.com
tim meRRell
53fencing news august.2011
wHAT’S ON
torryhillchestnutfencing ltd
FSC Certified Chestnut Fencing• Chestnut Pale Fencing• Post & Rail• Torry Post & Rail• Hurdles• Torry Panel Fencing• Border Panels• Chestnut Picket Gates
Tel: 01795 886020 Fax: 01795 886196
Email: [email protected] our website: www.torryhill.co.uk
The Chalk Pit Lade Wood Hill Doddington Kent ME9 0ED
the.bm.tRada.group.will.host.two.days.of.free.tutorials.at.timber.expo,.the. new. showcase. for. innovation.within.the.timber.sector,.on.27th.and.28th.september.at.the.Ricoh.arena.in. coventry .. . as. part. of. the. group.initiative,.bm.tRada.certification.sales.manager.andy.green.will.outline.the.benefits.of.fsc®.project.certification.and.will.explain.the.differences.between.project. and. standard. fsc. chain. of.custody ...
during. the.40-minute. tutorial,.andy.will. give. an. overview. of. the. set-up.and. audit. process. for.project.chain.of.custody. and.will. explain. ‘how. to.start. the. ball. rolling’ ..He. said,. ‘fsc.project. certification. recognises. that.not.all.contractors.or.sub-contractors.on.site.would.have.their.own.chain.of.custody. certification,. so. this. allows.them. to.be. covered. as.members. of.the.project.team ..they.are.required,.however,.to.source.timber.and.wood.products.from.suppliers.with.valid.chain.of.custody.certification .’
the.tutorial.takes.place.from.10 .00am.–.10 .50am.in.the.bm.tRada.group.theatre.(c12).on.both.days.of.the.show.and.there.will.be.an.opportunity.to.ask.questions.following.the.presentation ..bm.tRada.advisors.will. be. on. the.company. stand. Z1. throughout. the.show.to.deal.with.specific.enquiries ..contact. ahughes@bmtrada .com. to.register.your.interest ...Visitors.to.the.bm.tRada.stand.may.enter.a.prize.draw. to. win. a. fairtrade. hamper. by.leaving.their.business.card.or.completing.an.entry.form .
as.well.as.chain.of.custody.certification.(fsc®.&.pefc),.the.bm.tRada.stand.will.demonstrate.the.benefits.of.business.management.certification.such.as.iso.9001,. iso.14001.and.also.oHsas.18001,. which. includes. the. added.value. of. automatic. safety. schemes.in.procurement.(ssip).membership .
timber.expo,.backed.by.sister.company.tRada.technology,.has.won.the.support.of.more.than.100.manufacturers.and.suppliers.and.aims.to.attract.more.than.
PRoJect chAin oF cUstodY - FRee tUtoRiAl FRom Bm tRAdA
5,000.visitors.over. the. two.days.of.the.show ..to.view.the.full.program.of.bm.tRada.group.tutorials.visit.www .timber-expo .co .uk/seminars/ .
bm.tRada.is.partnering.with.pefc.to.deliver.a.chain.of.custody.workshop.on.27th.september,.1 .00pm.–.3 .00pm ...entry. is. free. of. charge .. for. more.
details. or. to. register. contact. tracey.Reeve.on.0114.307.2334.or.email..treeve@pefc .co .uk .
BM TRADA is partnering with PEFC to deliver a Chain of Custody workshop. Timber Expo is on 27th - 28th September 2011.
55fencing news august.2011
FORESTRy
• Oak & Softwood Timber for sale
• 2 years air dried squared edged oak in stick
• 25,000 2ft by 2 inch by 2 inch
• Softwood untreated pointed pegs
All offers considered
Tel: 01228 791 777Fax: 01228 791 373
Email: [email protected]
ThEFurThESTnOrThErn hArdwOOdSAwmill in EnglAnd
hArdwOOdSAwmillESTAbliShEd in 1984
Specialist supplier of treated and untreated traditionally peeled round and half round post and rails.
The Compound, Wem Industrial EstateSoulton Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5SDTel: 01939 235720Fax: 01939 235477www.djprice.webs.com
D. J. PRICE Timber& Fencing Supplies
Delivery throughout the UK by crane lorry for your convenience
forestry.delivers.the.highest.property.market.returns.in.2010,..says.ipd
increasing.timber.prices.drove.forestry.returns.in.2010.to.their.highest.levels.since. 2007,. at. 20 .0%,. according. to.the.ipd.uk.forestry.index ..
for.the.fifth.consecutive.year.forestry.outperformed. commercial. property.markets ..as.a.result.forestry.was.one.of.the.few.property.assets.classes.to.avoid.negative.returns.in.the.downturn ..
source:. ipd. forestry. index. and. ipd.uk.annual.index
over. a. three. year. period. forestry.outperformed. other. asset. classes. by.a.substantial.margin,.delivering.returns.of.12 .6% ..gilts.delivered.7 .7%,.equities.1 .4%,.and.commercial.property.-2 .5% ..over.a.five.year.period.the.outperformance.is.even.more.pronounced,.with.forestry.returning.17 .7% ..over.an.18.year.period.forestry.has.returned.6 .3% .
the.ipd.uk.forestry.index.sponsors’.
committee.said:.“the.growth.of.competing.demands. for. both. sustainably. grown.wood. products. and. for. wood. based.energy.and.heat.generation.underpin.their.value ..
“forests.have.a.key.role.to.play.in.carbon.capture.and.sustainable.development ..this.value.will.be.realised.on.a.sustainable.basis.only. if.uk.government.policies.balance. the. interests. of. the. owners.of.forests.and.competing.wood.using.sectors .”.
FoRest steWARdshiP coUncil APPRoved
the hiGhest PRoPeRtY mARket RetURns
timber.prices.rebounded.by.up.to.38 .5%.over.the.year.to.march.2011 ..forestry.returns.are.closely.linked.to.these,.though.timber.prices.are.the.more.volatile.asset,.whereas.the.forestry.returns.remained.relatively.stable,.and.are.considered.to.have.a.low.correlation.with.other.asset.classes ..
source:.ipd.uk.forestry.index
the. double-digit. annual. return. is. an.increase. of. almost. nine. percentage.points.on.the.11 .1%.total.return.seen.in.2009 ..Returns. are. on. a. par.with.those.seen.in.2006,.but.are.not.quite.as.high.as.the.31 .6%.seen.before.the.downturn.in.2007 ..
the.ipd.uk.forestry.index.–.calculated.from.a.sample.of.private.sector.coniferous.plantations.of.predominantly.sitka.spruce.across.144.forests. is.derived.from.a.series.of.annual.valuations.and.cash.flows ..
over.a.three.year.period.plantations.in.south.scotland.continued.to.outperform.the.other.areas.in.the.uk,.with.returns.of.17 .9% ..commercial.forestry.in.wales.was.the.worst.performing.region,.delivering.returns.of.5 .3% ..
www.fountainsforestry.co.uk/ www.ipd.com/forestry/
d .J.prices.is.now.certified.by.forest.stewardship. council. (fsc). which.guarantees.that.the.source.of.their.wood.products.comes. from.well.managed.forests .. . they. have. been. certified.since. 1st. July. 2011. and. now. sell.fsc.accredited.Redwood.traditionally.peeled.posts ..
d .J .price.is.a.father.and.son.run.timber.and.fencing.supplier.with.over.twenty.five.years.of.experience ..they.offer.a.full.service.from.collection.to.complete.installation ..
d .J .price. stock. most. things. fencing,.nails.posts.both.sawn.round.and.half.round,.panels,.trellis,.postcrete,.gates.and.fittings,.bark,.logs,.wire,.concrete.posts.and.gravel.boards,.post.bangers,.
spades.and.spirit.levels ..
they.pride. themselves.on.a.prompt,.expert.and.friendly.service.what.ever.the.size.of.your.enquiry .
[email protected] www.davidjprice.co.uk Tel: 01939 235720
56 fencing news august.2011
the hiGhest PRoPeRtY mARket RetURns
COMPANy NEwS
the.Rylock.stand.at.this.year’s.major.uk.agricultural.show.is.proving.a.big.pull.for.farmers.and.fencing.contractors.alike.–.and.it’s.also.providing.the.company.with.opportunities.for.some.grassroots.market.research ...
Hundreds. have. been. visiting. the.betafence.team.who’ve.been.exhibiting.the.market-leading.Rylock.range.including.stock.fence,.barbed.and.fencing.wire.at. shows. including.the.balmoral. in.northern.ireland,.the.Royal.cornwall.and. the. Roal. Highland. show. near.edinbugh .
the.company’s.also.due.to.take.part.in.the.Royal.welsh.show.2011.in.July .
James. timlin,. betafence. uk. sales.manager,.said:.“the.response.we’ve.had.from.visitors.has.been.amazing ...they’ve.given.us.some.great.feedback.on.Rylock.and.how.it’s.performing.out.in.the.field .
“and.there’s.no.doubt.that.farmers.really.appreciate.our.Rylock.guarantees.and.the.fact.that.our.products.are.100%.british. and. made. in. sheffield,. the.home.of.steel .”
James.timlin.added.that.a.competition.to.win.a.Honda.all-.terrain.vehicle.had.also. proved. to. be. a.major. draw. for.visitors.to.the.stand ...the.winner.will.be.announced.shortly.and.the.results.published.on. the.betafence.website.www .betafence .co .uk
betafence. is. one. of. the. largest.manufacturers. of. agricultural. wire.products.in.the.uk ...the.Rylock.range.is. unique. in. being. made. from. steel.rod.produce.in.british.steel.mills.and.turned.to.wire.and.into.fencing.at.the.betafence.factory.in.sheffield.where.
more.than.300.people.are.employed ...agricultural.wire.has.been.produced.on. site. since. the. 1930’s .. . Rylock’s.unique. properties. and. green. colour.are.the.result.of.high.quality.design,.production.skills.and.knowledge ....
For more information visit www.betafence.com
AGRicUltURAl shoWs PAY oFF FoR BetAFence
58 fencing news august.2011
LANDSCAPING
Fencing Material
Quality Red or Whitewood Decking
Machine Round Timber
Log Cabins, Bespoke & Standard RangeWe are currently seeking cabin distributors in selected areas, please call for further details
TiMBeR AgenTS SpeCiALiSing in FenCing AnD gARDen pRoDuCTS
Scan UK Timber LtdEmail: [email protected]
www.scanuk.co.uk Tel: 01245 478 624
Henbury.golf.club.course.manager.gary.Hawley. suggests. that.major. savings.could.be.made.on. fungicide.bills.by.using.the.british.seed.Houses.fertiliser.Vitanica.RZ.on.greens.or.collars .
Vitanica.RZ.is.an.organic-mineral.npk.fertiliser.that.uses.bacillus.subtilis.which.inhibits.the.spread.of.pathogens,.leading.to.increased.vitality.of.the.plant.and.reduced.susceptibility.to.disease ..
Henbury.golf.club’s.picturesque.18.hole.parkland.course.is.a.challenging.par.3.and.was.originally.constructed.around.100.years.ago .
in.the.autumn.of.2010 ..gary.applied.Vitanica. RZ. to. the. 14th. green. and.practice.green.and.its.collar ..the.green.itself.was.clean,.having.been.treated.with.a.preventative.fungicide,.but.the.collar.was.untreated .
“i.decided.to.split.the.green.in.half.and.incorporate.the.collar.in.the.trial,.and.
viRtAnicA Rz Boosts tURF to helP FiGht diseAse
a.Razor.ultra.560.bowling.green.mower.from.dennis.is.proving.a.hit.with.the.dedicated.professional.and.amateur.team.who. look. after. the. green. at. ewhurst.bowls.club.in.surrey .
it.has.a.560mm.(22in).working.width.and.an.11-blade.british.made.cylinder,.which.is.relief.ground.for.a.quality.cut.and.long.intervals.between.grinds .
chairman.and.green.steward.Richard.tabor.explains,.“we.knew.that.dennis.started.off.in.guildford.(before.moving.to.derby).which.isn’t.very.far.from.us.at.all ..
that.is.another.reason.we.preferred.the.dennis,.as.it.has.a.local.history .”
Richard. comments:. “we. have. a.professional.green.keeper.who.mows.the.green.for.us.once.or.twice.a.week,.in.addition.to.our.regular.mowing.programme,.and.he.has.told.us.that.the.Razor.is.a.real.‘ease-of-use’.machine .”
dennis.is.renowned.for.its.build.quality.and. Richard. reports. that. the. Razor.ultra.is.very.well.made:.“we.definitely.expect.to.get.a.long.lifespan.out.of.this.mower!”
dennis GReen moWeR looks shARP At eWhURst BoWls clUB
where.Vitanica.had.been.used,.there.was.very.little.fusarium,”.he.explains
gary.now.plans.to.incorporate.Vitanica.RZ.to.his.feed.programme.coming.into.the.autumn .
“Vitanica. RZ. not. only. cuts. costs,.but. the. reduction. in. spraying. offers.environmental.benefits.too .”
www.britishseedhouses.com
dennis,.Howardson.works,.ashbourne.Road,.kirk.langley,.derby..de6.4nJ
Tel: +44 (0)1332 824777 Fax: +44 (0)1332 824525 www.dennisuk.com
59fencing news august.2011
FORESTRy
twenty-five.members.of.the.uk.forest.products.association,.(ukfpa),.recently.participated.in.a.study.tour.of.the.wood.processing.industry.in.the.north.Rhine-westphalia.and.thuringia. regions.of.north-western.germany ..
tour. participants. represented. the.uk.timber.harvesting,.softwood.and.hardwood.sawmilling,.panelboard.and.paperboard.sectors,.from.companies.based.as. far.afield.as.Hampshire. to.the.Highlands ...
the.study.tour.included.visits.to.the.egger.mdf.plant.and.their.large.volume.softwood. sawmilling. operations. at.brilon,.large-scale,.high.quality.beech.processing.operations.by.pollmeier.at.creuzburg,.smaller.scale.norway.spruce.sawmilling.by.ernst.fisch.Holzindustrie.at.Rüthen.and.glue-laminated.timber.production.at.the.Hüttemann.plant.at.olsberg ...
gavin. davidson,. ukfpa. president,.(iggesund.forestry.(uk).ltd),.said.“this.has. been. a. great. study. tour,. which.provided.members.with.a.fascinating.and. thought-provoking. insight. into.the.forest.products.sector.in.northern.germany ..we.visited.plants.ranging.from.
UkFPA on toUR in GeRmAnY
very.large.scale.production.facilities.to.smaller.production.units.and.specialist.manufacturing. operations,. which.provided.interesting.comparisons.with.uk.experience ..the.opportunity.to.learn.more.about.the.sector.in.germany.and.to.discuss.topical.matters.with.industry.players.there.was.invaluable ..we.are.very.grateful.to.our.generous.hosts.in.germany .. feedback. from. the. study.tour.has.been.extremely.positive.and.a.number.of.suggestions.have.already.been.made.for.future.study.tours” .
the.united.kingdom.forest.products.
association. represents. the. technical.and.commercial. interests.of. the.uk.forest.products.processing.industry ...its.members’.activities.include.forest.and.woodland.management,.timber.harvesting.and.marketing,.sawmilling,.processing.of.sawmill.products.and.the.manufacture.of.wood.based.sheet.materials,.paper.and.board.products ..
the.ukfpa..is.making.an.increasingly.significant.contribution.to.the.national.economy ..better.still,.the.united.kingdom.forest.resource.is.expanding ..now,.with.the.help.of.major.investments.from.the.
sawmilling.and.wood.processing.industry,.sustained.growth.in.the.utilisation.of.the.increasing.volume.of.timber.is.being.achieved .
the.role.of.representing.the.technical.and.commercial.interests.of.this.dynamic.industry.is.a.crucial.one,.filled.by.the.united. kingdom. forest. products.association.–.ukfpa .
www.ukfpa.co.uk
memBeRs oF UkFPA
60 fencing news august.2011
COMPANy PROFILE
it’s.21.years.since.ian.strang.started.in.the.fencing.business.having.turned.his.back.on.10.years.worth.of.farming ..He.doesn’t.regret.it.at.all ..
‘farming.was.a.great.way.of.life.and.your.job.is.always.on.your.doorstep,.but.i.just.found.it.wasn’t.for.me,.particularly.milking.the.cows .’
ian.went.to.agricultural.college.at.seale.Hayne.which.is.now.part.of.plymouth.university ..He.then.worked.on.the.farm.with.his.father .
‘i.started.out.as.a.self-employed.fencing.contractor.in.1990 ..most.of.my.work.was.as.a.sub-contractor.and.we.handled.a.lot.of.deer.fencing.and.other.agricultural.fencing ..i.undertook.a.decent.amount.of.work.in.southern.ireland,.particularly.setting.up.deer.farms,.including.building.and.manufacturing.handling.units ..i.also.erected. post. and. rail. fencing,. stock.netting.and.wild.boar.fencing .’
ian.took.a.break.from.fencing.for.a.few.years.in.the.nineties,.working.on.concrete.paving.for.airports.and.motorways,.but.came.back.into.the.fencing.business.full-time1998 ..since.then.his.work.has.taken. a. marked. change. from. when.he.started .
‘we’re. now. erecting. far. more. steel.fencing.and.undertaking.a.much.greater.amount.of.industrial.and.commercial.work ..i’d.say.we’re.now.80%.industrial.and. 20%. agricultural. fencing .. it. all.started.moving.that.way.around.2000.when.i.started.sub-contracting.from.Hw.martins.of.alfreton.in.derbyshire,.working.on.the.railways .’
today.ian.strang.fencing.ltd.handles.work.for.a.number.of.private.companies.and.public.organisations.and.has.depots.in.both.cornwall.and.devon ..when.i.caught.up.with. ian.he.was.working.on.a.boundary.fence.at.truro.college.in.cornwall ..
hAPPiest ‘on the tools’chRis BeRRY tAlks With iAn stRAnG in tRURo, coRnWAll
‘we. get. quite. a. mixture. of. jobs .. at.present. we. seem. to. be. putting. up.quite.a. few.temporary.hoardings. for.building.sites ..at.the.moment.we.have.around.10.of.us.working.on.various.sites,.there.are.six.of.us.on.this.truro.college.job,.with.another.gang.working.across.the.road.at.the.hospital ..i.don’t.have.employees.as.such ..all.the.men.who.work.with.me.are.self-employed ..the.work.seems.to.be.going.in.spells,.but.between.the.work.that.is.generated.by.me.and.the.sub-contracting.work.we.keep.everything.going .’
‘the.fencing.industry.is.similar.to.other.parts.of.the.construction.industry,.and.health.and.safety.plays.a.big.part ..as.a.company.we.have.completed.all.the.paperwork.for.becoming.cHas.registered.and.all.of.the.men.who.work.with.me.have.their.safety.accreditations .’
ian. also. supplies. some. of. his. own.men.for.other.construction.companies.but.would.prefer.to.have.more.of.his.own.work.and.less.subbing.if.he.could.manage.it.that.way .
‘we’re. taking. steps. to. do. just. that,.including.advertising.and.gaining.our.iso2001.accreditation ..there’s.always.a.lot.of.competition.in.the.fencing.market.place.and.it’s.tough.at.the.moment.but.we’re.doing.okay .’
ian.is.recently.married.to.angie,.who.is. an. eastender. (not. from. the. tV.series!) ..He.has.two.children.from.his.first.marriage.–.lucy.(21).and.beck.(19) ..His.passion.is.rugby ..He.played.hooker.or.flanker.for.liskeard.&.looe.
a. few.years.back ..now.he.supports.his.beloved.exeter.chiefs .
‘Rugby.is.not.just.a.game,.it’s.the.whole.social.experience ..i.love.it .’
He.also.loves.being.hands-on.with.ian.strang.fencing ..He’s.certainly.not.a.‘suit’.and.has.no.intention.of.being.one .
‘i.still.like.being.out.on.the.tools ..i’m.happy.with.the.size.of.the.company.and.looking.forward.to.us.gaining.more.work.direct.in.the.future .’
IAN STRANG FENCING LTD 07968 100328 www.ianstrangfencing.co.uk
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tRada. has. signed. up. clive. pople,.director.of.willmott.dixon,.to.speak.at. its. flagship. conference. in. touch.with.timber.during.timber.expo.on.27th. september. 2011 .. in. ‘growing.the. commercial. sector’,. he. joins.martin.young,.chief.architect.of.tesco.stores.ltd,.martin.wood,.partner.in.bryden. wood. architects,. and. nick.milestone,.construction.director.of.b.&.k.structures .
as.tRada.membership.&.marketing.manager. Rupert. scott. explained,.‘many.companies.are.now.providing.a.new.breed.of.high. tech.structural.timber. sub-contracting,. as. a. result,.the.commercial.sector. is.very.much.ready.for.the.taking .’
martin.young.will.discuss.tesco’s.plan.for.27.new.timber.stores,.as.part.of.an.on-going.development.of.more.sustainable.supermarket.store.designs ..clive.pople.will. then. share. his. company’s. wide.experience.of.using.timber.on.commercial.projects ..
martin.wood.will.explore.the.possibilities,.benefits.and.areas.for.improvement.in.using.timber.and.wood-based.panels ...
the.new.in.touch.with.timber.format.will. accommodate. 1,000. delegates.over.the.two.days ..tickets.start.from.£80 .00 ..
www.willmottdixongroup.co.uk www.trada.co.uk
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timber. expo,. backed. by. tRada.technology,. announced. that. bm.tRada.certification.will.be.exhibiting.at.timber.expo.2011,.the.new.showcase.for.innovation.within.the.timber.sector,.at.the.Ricoh.arena.in.coventry.on.27th.&.28th.september.this.year .
timber.expo.has.been.designed.as.an.event.‘for.the.timber.industry,.by.the.timber.industry’.attracting.the.support.of.more.than.100.manufacturers.and.suppliers,.as.well.as.leading.trade.bodies.such.as.the.timber.trade.federation,.the.builders.merchants.federation,.wwf,..the.american.Hardwood.export.council,.pefc,.who.will.exhibit.jointly.with.the.malaysian. timber. council,. american.softwoods,..wood.for.good,.supported.by.the.forestry.commission,.and.the.wood.awards ...
uk.sales.&.marketing.manager.Jane.owen.said,.‘we.are.proud.to.be.part.of.this.initiative,.which.for.the.first.time.
Bm tRAdA to eXhiBit At timBeR eXPo 2011 brings. the.uk’s. fifth. largest. industry.together.under.one.roof .”
bm. tRada. will. focus. on. the. latest.
developments. in. chain. of. custody.certification.(fsc®.&.pefc).and.business.management.certification,.with.advisors.on.hand.to.answer.questions .
www.bmtrada.com www.timber-expo.co.uk
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the.latest.recruit.to.join.an.expanding.north.east.sawmill.is.hoping.to.continue.the.progression.of.the.business.started.by.her.grandfather.50.years.ago .
Julia.scott.has.joined.a&J.scott.ltd,.a.leading.independent.homegrown.sawmill.supplying.the.fencing,.garden.products,.diy.and.pallet.and.packaging.sectors.nationwide ..the.company,.based.near.alnwick.in.northumberland,.prides.itself.on.the.quality.of. the.sawn.timber. it.produces.and.the.service.that.continuing.family.ownership.has.provided.to.its.customers ..
Julia.has.recently.joined.the.company.as.sales.executive,.and.hopes.to.build.strong.relationships.with.longstanding.and.new.customers.as.the.business.continues.its.recent.expansion ..
over. recent. years. the. company.has.increased. production. capacity. and.output. through. investment. in. state.of. the. art. production. facilities. and.planning.systems ..earlier.this.year.the.
company. installed. a. new. treatment.plant,.increasing.its.pressure.treatment.capacity,.and.has.also.launched.a.new.website,.providing.information.on.product.ranges,. its. timber. sourcing,. sawmill.processes,.environmental.policies.and.company.news.updates ..
Julia.has.recently.returned.from.a.spell.travelling.in.asia,.australia.and.new.Zealand,.and.is.now.looking.forward.to.learning.the.ropes.from.the.company.chairman,.her.father.andrew.scott,.and.the.managing.director,.brother.Robert.scott,.who.took.over. the. reins. from.his.father.last.year ..with.longstanding.sales.director.ian.barfoot.and.the.rest.of.the.sales.team,.Julia.is.excited.at.the.prospect.of.supporting.the.ongoing.growth.of.the.business ..
For more information about A&J Scott, call 01668 217288 or visit www.ajscott.co.uk
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63fencing news august.2011
TIMbER TREATMENT
creosote.will.now.be.added.to.annex.1. of. the. bpd. which. lists. approved.substances ..the.announcement.follows.an.extensive.review.of.the.properties.of.creosote.and.a.public.consultation ..the. wood. protection. association.(wpa).played.a.significant.part.in.this.process.which.highlighted.compelling.socio-economic.reasons.for.creosote’s.continued.use ..the.bpd.annex.1.listing.is.effective.from.1.may.2013.for.an.initial.period.of.five.years .
commenting.on.the.bpd.annex.1.listing,.wpa.creosote.group.chairman,.willie.clason.said:.“the.wpa.has.worked.hard.to.ensure.the.benefits.of.using.creosote.as.a.high.performance.treatment.was.not.lost ..we.welcome.the.announcement.but.this.is.no.time.for.complacency.–.we.will.continue.to.work.hard.to.maintain.creosote’s.approval.after.2018 .”
the.bpd.brings.in.a.european.system.of.approvals.for.a.wide.range.of.biocidal.products.intended.to.replace.national.schemes. such. as. that. operated. by.Hse.in.the.uk.under.the.control.of.biocides.Regulations ..active.ingredients.in. products. already. on. the. market.when. the. bpd. was. published. are.reviewed.and,.if.acceptable.in.terms.of. safety. in. use. and. environmental.protection,.are.added.to.annex.1 ..at.that.stage.products.containing.the.active.ingredient(s). may. be. submitted. for.authorisation.at.member.state.level ...“creosote. has. been. reviewed. and.is.now.at.the.national.authorisation.stage .”.says.willie.clason .
in. the. uk,. existing. approvals. for.creosote.under.the.control.of.pesticides.Regulations.will. continue.until.may.2013.by.which.time.applications.for.
cReosote APPRoved UndeR eURoPeAn diRective
authorisation.under.the.bpd.system.must.be.submitted.to.Hse ..use.will.then.continue.as.before.until.a.decision.on.uk.authorisation.is.made .
existing.rules.on.the.use.of.creosote-treated.timber.continue.under.the.bpd.system ..approved.users.are.professional.and.industrial.users.that.include.railways,.electrical. power. transmission. and.telecommunications,.fencing,.agricultural.purposes.(eg.stakes.for.tree.support),.harbours.and.waterways ..other.users.that.may.involve.frequent.skin.contact.such.as.inside.buildings,.playgrounds.and.outdoor. leisure. facilities.are.not.permitted .
as. part. of. the. authorisation. process.any. impact. on. the. environment. and.the.viability.of.potential.alternatives.to.creosote-treated.timber.will.be.assessed ..the. impact. on. the. environment. of.treated.timber.in.the.users.for.which.authorisation. is. sought. will. also. be.assessed ..willie.clason.says.that.the.funding. for. this.work.will.come.from.
within.the.industry:.“suppliers,.treaters.and.users.of.creosote-treated.timber.will.contribute.to.the.costs.of.any.studies.required.to.provide.information.for.this.process .”
the.wpa.creosote.group.under. its.chairman.willie.clason.of.burt.boulton.and.Haywood.will.play.a.leading.part.in.the.coordination.of.the.uk.wood.preservation. industry. response. to.the.listing.of.creosote.on.annex.1.of.the.bpd ..He.has.been.appointed.to.chair.a.european.institute.for.wood.protection. (wei). creosote. group,.which. includes. several. other. wpa.members,. to. coordinate. a. swedish.project.established.to.evaluate.in.more.detail.the.environmental.characteristics.of.creosote-treated.wood.poles ..the.work.of.this.committee.will.provide.supporting. data. for. uk. creosote.authorisations .
www.wood-protection.org
the eURoPeAn commission hAs AnnoUnced thAt cReosote hAs Been APPRoved FoR continUed Use UndeR the eURoPeAn BiocidAl PRodUcts diRective (BPd).
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confor’s.south.west.woodland.show.is.to.be.held.on.09.september.2011,.at.longleat,.wiltshire ..it’s.a.must-do.event .
as.well.as.exhibitors.from.a.wide.range.of.forestry,.arb.and.wider.rural.interests,.there.is.a.special.focus.on.woodfuel ..confor.has.teamed.up.with.the.foRest.programme.uk.trade.show.to.showcase.and.bring.together.the.rapidly.growing.renewable.heat.sector.with.the.established.timber.industry ..on.the.afternoon.before.the.show,.the.foRest.programme.is.offering.the.opportunity.to.view.the.biomass.boiler.at.Hmp.guys.marsh.prison,.to.which.all.are.welcome ..please.contact.rhayes@regensw .co .uk.to.reserve.a.place ..
theRe’s moRe to lonGleAt thAn lions9 .30am.by.an.expert.panel.discussing.selected.questions ...the. panel,. chaired. by. sir.Henry. studholme,. includes.sue.Holden.(ceo.woodland.trust),.simon.Hodgson.(ceo.fc.england).and.stuart.goodall.(ceo. confor) .. . the. theme.is. the. future. of. forests. in.england .
a. representative. from.confor’s. legal. helpline. will.be.available.from.around.10-2.for.free.consultations.for.members.and.recruits.(under.the.usual.terms.of.free.30.minute.consultations) .
as. ever,. the. show. is. dependent. on.the.generous. support.of. sponsors .. . in.addition. to. the. great. support. of. the.foRest.programme,.the.gold.sponsors.are:. euroforest,. forestry. commission.england,. forest. fuels,. knight. frank.and.southern.wood.energy ...a.number.of.other.businesses.are.supporting.the.show.in.various.ways ...the.organisers.would.like.to.thank.them.all .
nick. Hoare,. chairman. of. the. show.committee.said,.“following.the.highly.successful.move.to.longleat.in.2009,.we.are.pleased.to.return.to.this.estate.with.
its.long.traditions.of.outstanding.forestry ...we.are.most.grateful.to.the.sponsors.for.their.generous.support .”.
a.great.opportunity.to.meet.up.with.friends.and.acquaintances,.forge.business.contacts.and.find.out.what.is.new.from.suppliers.to.the.forest.industry,.this.really.is.an.event.not.to.be.missed .
free.entry.for.confor.members:.there.is.still.time.for.others.to.join.and.enjoy.free.entry,.as.well.as,.all.the.other.benefits.of.membership ...otherwise,.buy.your.ticket.in.advance.and.save.money .
www.southwestwoodlandshow.org.uk
during. the. show. there.will. also. be. a.series.of.short.seminars.in.the.foRest.marquee.from.2-4pm,.covering.supply.chain.capacity.for.woodfuel.and.learning.from. our. forward-thinking. european.counterparts ..in.addition.to.the.activities.in.the.foRest.marquee,.many.southwest.woodfuel.suppliers.and.boiler.installers.will.be.exhibiting .
all.the.usual.exhibitors.will.be.there.from.tree.nurseries.to.colleges;.suppliers.of.tools,.sundries.and.machines;.forest.management.companies.to.woodfuel.suppliers ..national.and.more.local.businesses.are.represented ..Horse-loggers.and.chainsaw.demonstrations.always.attract.the.crowds .
there.is.plenty.to.see.and.do ...events.in.the.confor.stand.kick.off.at.9am,.with.breakfast.for.invited.guests,.generously.sponsored.by.uklandandfarms .co .uk.followed.at.
cRoWds enJoY the sUnshine
nick hoARe
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FORESTRy
the.awards.are.now.established.as.the. country’s. premier. competition,.recognising.the.wise.management.of.trees.and.woodlands.and.supporting.schools.that.are.involved.in.promoting.learning. from. seed. to. saw. at. all.ages .
the.awards.are.held.on.a.seven-year.rotation.around.england,.wales.and.northern.ireland ..this.year.they.were.supported.by.forestry.commission.england. and. the. national. forest.company .
presenting.the.awards.at.a.special.event.at.madingley.Hall.in.cambridge,.Rfs.president. anthony.bosanquet.said:. “we. have. been. delighted. by.
such.a.strong.list.of.entries ..we.have.witnessed. some. truly. outstanding.forestry. management,. making. the.very. best. of. natural. and. human.resources .”
In 2012 the competition moves to the South Western counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucester and Wiltshire. Details will be available this autumn on the RFS web site www.rfs.org.uk
Editors Note: We are proud to sponsor these awards.
FoRestRY AWARds live UP to eAsteRn PRomise!
RFs silvicUltURe AWARd WinneR edWARd BRUn comP
dUke oF coRnWAll mUltiPURPose FoRestRY AWARd
(sPonsoRed BY John cleGG & co)Winner.
mildenhall.woods,.part.of.the.thetford.forest,..brandon.suffolk,.managed.by.forestry.commission .
Runner Up .treswell.wood,.treswell,.nottinghamshire,..
owned.and.managed.by.nottinghamshire.wildlife.trust .
the RFs silvicUltURe AWARd (sPonsoRed BY tUBeX, AdditionAl sPonsoRshiP
BY FencinG And lAndscAPinG neWs).Joint Winners .
fulmodestone.severals.and.Hindolveston.wood,.Hindolveston,..norfolk,.owned.by.the.brun.family..
+..sotterley.estate,.beccles,.suffolk,..
owned.by.sotterley.farms.partnership .
Runner up..pierrepont.settlement,.thoresby.estate,.perlethorpe,.
nottinghamshire,.owned.by.trustees.of.pierrepont.settlement .
smAll WoodlAnd AWARd (sPonsoRed BY WoodlAnds.co.Uk,
AdditionAl sPonsoRshiP WoodmizeR).Winner.
Rawhaw.wood,.pipewell,.near.kettering,.northamptonshire,.owned.by.Hugh.Ross.and.carolyn.church .
Runner up.Red.lodge.wood,.tilton-on-the-Hill,.leicestershire,.
owned.by.david.duxbury .
certificate.of.merit:.Vera’s.spinney,.needham.Hill.farm,.kinoulton,.nottinghamshire,.owned.by.Vera.oxby .
commUnitY FoRestRY AWARd
(sPonsoRed BY PeFc Uk)Winner.
Hill.Holt.wood,.norton.disney,.lincolnshire,..owned.by.Hill.Holt.wood .
Runner up..Hazel.and.thoroughsale.woods,.corby,.northamptonshire,.
owned.by.corby.borough.council.
Sylva Trophy.burlingham.woods,.in.burlingham,.norfolk,.
owned.by.norfolk.country.council .
WinneRs
A RecoRd-BReAkinG entRY into the RoYAl FoRestRY societY (RFs) eXcellence in FoRestRY AWARds 2011 hAs ReveAled the veRY Best in WoodlAnds And FoRestRY PRActices.
67fencing news august.2011
COMPANy NEwS
the. new. t-latch™. toggle-action.gate. latch. from. d&d. technologies.is.a.remarkably.simple.and.effective.device ..
the. pivot-style. latch. bolt. toggles.vertically. (on. the. gate. side). not.
only. to. latch. the. gate,. but. also. to.automatically.accommodate.gate.sag.and.ground.movement ..the.latch.can.also.be.adjusted,.separately,.for.vertical.alignment.as.required,.making.it.arguably.the.most.adjustable,.entry-level.gate.latch.in.the.world .
innovAtive GAte lAtch A cleveR solUtion FoR GeneRAl-PURPose GAtes
australian.company.d&d.technologies.is.famous.for.inventing.magnetic.gate.latches.and.polymer-based.adjustable.gate.hinges ..it.has.produced.a.range.of.innovative.and.award-winning.gate.latches.and.hinges.that.cover.everything.from.child.safety.gate.hardware.and.privacy.and.security.gate.latches.through.to.commercial.gate.hinges ..this.new.t-latch™.general-purpose.gate.latch.is. designed. to. replace. conventional.gravity.latches,.including.suffolk.and.d-latches .
d&d.technologies.has.kept.down.the.cost.of.the.latch.by.not.including.a.built-in.key.lock ..However,.a.padlock.can.be.used.when.gate.security.is.required ..there.is.even.a.special.feature.to.store.the.padlock.when.not.being.used.for.gate.security .
t-latch’s. super-strong,. engineering.polymer.latch.housings.and.stainless.steel.latch.bolt.and.components.mean.the. latch.will.never. rust,.bind,.chip,.bend,.fade.or.stain!
installation.is.remarkably.easy ..the.latch.will.face-fit.directly.to.square-posted.
gates.and.fences.of.any.material.using.just.a.few.supplied.screws .
d&d.technologies’.sales.&.marketing.director.for.europe,.Justin.francis,.says.the.t-latch.fills.a.void.for.traditional.gravity.latches,.where.inevitable.gate.sag.and.ground.movement.over.time.can.render.many.common.metal.gate.latches.ineffective ..“for.such.simple.safety. and. reliability,”. francis. says,.“fencing.contractors.probably.will.not.find.a.more.cost-effective.and.reliable.general-purpose.gate.latch.solution .”
all.of.d&d.technologies’.products.carry.a.lifetime.warranty ..see.all.of.d&d.technologies’.gate.latches,.locks,.hinges.and.accessories.at.www .ddtechglobal .com.with.installation.animations.and.product.videos .
For product availability or further information contact Cathy Elliott at D&D Technologies’ on +31 (0)30 291 9847 or [email protected], or visit D&D’s website at www.ddtechglobal.com
d&d technoloGies’ toGGle-Action t-lAtch™
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68 fencing news august.2011
MACHINERy
frank.key.limited,.has.continued.the.expansion.of.the.company’s.frank.key.tool.&.plant.Hire.business.with. the.purchase. of. 10. new. bobcat. mini-excavators. from. butler. Reynolds ...comprising.a.mixture.of.e10,.e14.and.328.models,. the. new.bobcat.mini-excavators.are.now.available.for.hire.from.through.the.company’s.daybrook.and.somercotes.hire.depots .
frank.key.Hire.general.manager,.Richard.Johnson.said:.“demand.has.been.high ...i. believe. that. in. the.main,.we.have.created.this.demand.ourselves.through.the.quality.service.we.offer .”
frank.key.tool.&.plant.Hire.prides.itself.on. complementing. its. excellent. hire.service.with.one.of.the.best.ranges.of.hire.equipment.on.the.market.to.meet.the.requirements.of.every.customer,.including.the.trade.and.general.public.alike,. backed. by. over. 30. years. of.experience.in.the.hire.industry ..
Richard. Johnson. continued:. “the.
high. level. of. service. we. offer. is.achieved.in.many.different.ways,.with.quality.equipment.such.as.that.from.bobcat.ranking.high.on.the.list.in.my.opinion .”
established.in.1977,.the.hire.business.continues.to.grow.as.an.important.part.of.the.frank.key.organization,.which.has.now.been.trading.for.102.years ...
part.of.the.latest.tranche.of.investment.that.has.taken.the.company’s.fleet.of.machines. to. over. 30,. the. bobcat.mini-excavators. are. designed. with.the.hire. industry. in.mind,.according.to.Richard.Johnson .. .He.said:. “the.bobcat.range.of.excavators.meets.all.our.prerequisites. for. a.hire.product,.offering.the.best.combination.of.high.performance,.stability,.operator.safety,.ergonomics.and.durability ...the.bobcat.machines.are. very.popular.with.our.customer.base .”..
the.bobcat.e10.micro-excavator,. in.particular,. offers.unique. features. for.
FRAnk keY eXPAnds hiRe With neW BoBcAt eXcAvAtoRs
the. hire. customer .. . it. is. a. zero. tail.swing.(Zts).machine.with.a.maximum.digging.depth.of.1 .82.m.and.a.machine.weight.of.1066.kg ...the.Zts.design.aids.the.ability.to.move.and.work.in.confined.spaces.and. the. retractable.undercarriage. takes. the. width. of.the.machine.down.to.only.710.mm,.allowing.easy.access.through.a.standard.pedestrian.doorway ...
the. e10. is. therefore. ideal. for. work.inside. buildings. and. can. gain. entry.into.back.yards.and.gardens.through.narrow. gates .. . in. addition,. passage.through. low. headroom. openings. is.made.easy.by.the.integrated.foldable.tops.on.the.machine ...
following.the.purchase.of.two.other.builders.merchants.in.the.nottingham.
area,.including.the.purchase.of.parker.severn. in. 2009,. which. added. the.somercotes.depot,.frank.key.is.keen.to.continue.expanding ...
Richard.Johnson.concluded:.“we.opened.our.second.hire.depot.at.somercotes.a.little.over.a.year.ago ...it.is.the.intention.of.the.business.to.continue.this.expansion.in.the.nottinghamshire.and.derbyshire.areas.through.acquisition ...these.plans.will.see.frank.key.strengthen.its.position.even. further. through.more. locations.and.equipment .”.
For more information about Bobcat and Bobcat products, visit the website www.bobcat.eu
69fencing news august.2011
MACHINERy
the. first. examples. of. a. new. range.of. mccormick. compact. tractors. are.reaching.dealers.as.distributor.agriargo.uk.prepares.a.public.launch.at.the.iog.saltex.show.in.september .
in.all,.the.mccormick.X10.series.spans.22hp.to.91hp.with.nine.base.models.and.17.variants.giving.groundscare.equipment.operators.a.choice.of.specification.to.suit. different. applications. and. work.loads .
operators.will.benefit.from.the.after-sales.support.resources.of.two.international.manufacturers.–.aRgo.tractors.of.italy.and.daedong. industrial,. the.korean.manufacturer. supplying. the. new.compacts.to.aRgo’s.requirements .
“apart. from. any. spares. stocked. by.our. local.mccormick.dealers,.we.at.agriargo.uk.have. identified. the. top.100.fastest-moving.parts.and.added.them.to.the.comprehensive.parts.stock.held.at.our.Harworth.base,”.explains.Ray.spinks,.general.manager.and.sales.director,.agriargo.uk .
the.new.X10.series.tractors.are.backed.by.two.years’.manufacturer.warranty.and,.like.all.mccormick.machines,.are.protected.by.the.cesaR.datatag.theft-deterrence.system,.which.is.installed.as.standard .
www.argotractors.com
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A RAnGe oF dUties on stock FARms, smAllholdinGs,
AmenitY cARe And hoRticUltURe
8hp.little.beaver.Vs.the.world
the.little.beaver.auger.has.become.a.staple.to. fencing,. hire. and. contracting. companies.throughout.america ..if.you.need.to.dig.holes,.plant.trees,.take.soil.samples.then.you.will.find.that.the.little.beaver.is.the.most.productive.tool.you.can.own ..
the.secret.is.in.the.patented.torque.tube ..with.all.the.counter.torque.placed.on.the.little.beaver.they. have. eliminated. the. kickback. found. in.other.augers,.making.one-man.drilling.safe.and.productive ..little.beaver.also.has.a.powerful.
8hP little BeAveR vs the WoRld
the.little.beaver.auger.has.become.a.staple.to.fencing,.hire.and.contracting.companies.throughout.america ..if.you.need.to.dig.holes,.plant.trees,.take.soil.samples.then.you.will.find.that.the.little.beaver.is.the.most.productive.tool.you.can.own ..
the.secret.is.in.the.patented.torque.tube .. with. all. the. counter. torque.placed.on.the.little.beaver.they.have.eliminated.the.kickback.found.in.other.augers,.making.one-man.drilling.safe.and.productive ..little.beaver.also.has.a.powerful.8hp.engine .
safety.might.be.the.#1.point.but.the.little.beaver.earth.drills.are.incredibly.
fast ..operating.at.360.Rpm’s,. the.augers.rotate.much.faster.than.other.units ...we.have.also.found.that.the.little.beaver.gets.into.areas.inaccessible.to.larger.augers ..
uk. distribution. manager. gabriel.swatzell.had.this.to.say:.“it.is.without.a.doubt.the.smartest.investment.your.company.will.make ..digging.holes.has.never.been.easier,.safer.or.faster .”.
controls.on.the.machine.include.a.spring-loaded.throttle.lever.and.an.emergency.stop.button ..priced.at.£1995
www.littlebeaver.com
70 fencing news august.2011
MACHINERy
duncan.fisher,.based.at.amulree.in.scotland,.does.a.lot.of. his. fencing. in. the. scottish. Highlands .. this. involves.work.under.extreme.conditions,.often.on.steep.ground ..a.lot.of.duncan’s.contracts.are.five.to.six.thousand.metres,.involving.the.erection.of.stock.and.deer.fencing.on.forestry.commission.ground ...the.bryce.Hd.180.is.his.main.weapon.used.in.all.this.fencing.work
duncan’s.comment.on.the.bryce.Hd.180.was,.“we.are.delighted.with.the.machine,.it.is.strong,.lightweight,.very.manoeuvrable,.has.great.hitting.power.and.its.ability.to.rotate. one.hundred.and.eighty.degrees. is. a. very.major.plus .”.He.continued,.“we.can.go.a.lot.of.places.we.could.never.get.near.with.a.tractor .”
BRYce UPdAtes his hd 180
dUncAn FisheR’s oUtFit hiGhliGhtinG the stABilitY oF the hd180
With ReveRse dRive And the ABilitY to RotAte the PostdRiveR 180 deGRees this comPAct And BAlAnced oUtFit ticks A lot oF BoXes
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MACHINERy
Visitors. to. the.cla.game.fair.were.able.to.experience.kubota.equipment.in. action. for. themselves. as. well. as.being.able.to.see.it.on.display.on.the.company’s.stand,.b181 .
kubota. tractor. and. groundcare.provided.a.fleet.of.its.trademark.orange.machines.for.use.at.the.event,.although.the.centerpiece.of.its.trade.stand,.an.RtV900.all-terrain.utility.vehicle,.was.a.little.harder.to.spot.–.thanks.to.its.camouflage.paint .
this.year,.the.manufacturer.supplied.the.event.organisers.with.an.f3680.professional.out.front.mower,.a.g23.professional.ride.on.mower.and.a.b2530.compact. tractor. with. flail. mower. to.help.the.preparation.of.the.showground.for.the.show’s.148,500.visitors.they.had.this.year ..
once. the.event.had. started,. four.m.series.tractors.were.used.to.create.a.road.train.that.ferried.visitors.from.the.car.park.to.the.show.ground,.while.six.RtV900s.were.used.by.the.cla.staff.to.get.around.the.site ..
kUBotA tRActoR And GRoUndcARe Gets to WoRk At clA GAme FAiR!
since.its.launch,.the.RtV900.all-terrain.utility. vehicle. has. proved. a. popular.addition. to.any.equipment. fleet.and.as.a.result.there.were.two.of.the.five.models.on.display.at.the.event.–.the.general.purpose.model.and.the.bench.seat. camo,. a. favourite. with. game.keepers. thanks. to. its. versatility.and.camouflage.paint .
ideal.for.moving.heavy.loads.quickly.and.efficiently,.the.four-wheel.drive.RtV900.features. a. unique. transmission.system,.advanced.automotive.type.suspension,.power.steering.and.22hp.diesel.engine ..
there. was. also. a.c omprehens i ve.range.of.tractors.on.display,.from.the.m108s.and.m40.series.agricultural.machines.and.the.gl40.series.mid-range. tractors.through. to. the.smaller.b20.series.compact. tractors.
and. bX2350. sub-compact. tractor ..and. while. each. machine. has. been.specifically.designed. for.a.particular.market,.certain.qualities.are.constant.across.the.range,.including.kubota’s.legendary.quality,.reliability,.performance.and.versatility .
completing.the.line-up.there.were.no.less.than.six.of.kubota’s.ride-on.mowers,.
i n c l u d i n g.the. newly.
launched.
gR2120,. which. has. been. designed.to. offer. users. performance,. quality.and.dependability ..it.features.a.21hp.diesel.engine,.all-wheel-drive.hydrostatic.transmission,.newly.redeveloped.glide.steer.and.a.high.efficiency.48”.(1 .22m).cutting.deck ..as.a.result.it.is.ideally.suited.to.the.demands.of.both. large.home.and.small.estate.users .
“kubota.has.enjoyed.a.long.association.with.the.cla.game.fair.and.so.we.were.delighted.to.be.able.to.supply.the.event.organisers.with.a.fleet.of.machines.for.use.at.the.show,”.said.david.blackwood,.sales.and.marketing.manager.for.kubota.tractor.and.groundcare ..
“and.of.course,.supplying.this.equipment.had.the.added.advantage.of.allowing.visitors.to.see.our.machines.in.action.before.they.came.along.to.our.stand.to.find.out.which.pieces.of.equipment.best.suited.their.individual.needs .”
visit www.kubota.co.uk, call 01844 268000 or email [email protected].
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MACHINERy
when.front.Row.fencing. landed. a.big.job.involving.clearing.a.site.and.erecting.1000.posts.charlie.wright.decided. it. was. time. to. call. in. the.services.of.a.kanga ..
‘as.part.of.a.regeneration.scheme.in.grimsby.we.were. commissioned. to.make.way.for.a.new.development ..i.
rang.to.see.whether.we.could.take.a.machine.on.hire ..stuart.from.kanga.arranged.for.us.to.take.the.da520 ..we.were.amazed.at.just.how.much.it.helped .. in.one.afternoon.george,.who.works.with.me,.managed.to.dig.out.100.holes .’
‘i. rang. stuart. to. tell. him. just. how.
YoU Feel WAnted As A cUstomeRchARlie WRiGht oF FRont RoW FencinG sPeAks hiGhlY oF his kAnGA mAchine
pleased.we.were.with.its.performance,.and. after. a. lengthy. discussion,. we.agreed.a.deal. and. i. purchased.our.da.520 .
thanks.to.the.kanga.we.completed.the.job.much.more.quickly.than.we.would.have ..we’ve.now.had.it.for.around.15-16.months.and.it.has.enabled.us.to.take.on.more.work.than.we.would.have.been.able.to.before ..we.use.it.to.auger.the.holes.and.it.is.ideal.for.tidying.up.sites .’
‘some.people.give.the.impression.that.once.they’ve.got.your.money.that.you’ll.never.hear.from.them.again ..that’s.certainly.not.the.case.with.kanga ..they.regularly.call.asking.how.we’re.getting.on,.or.i.call.them.to.discuss.servicing.intervals.and.requirements,.nothing.is.too.much.trouble.for.them ..you.feel.wanted.as.a.customer,.and.that’s.worth.a.lot.to.me .’
charlie.believes.it.could.have.an.even.bigger.role.to.play.in.his.business.in.the.coming.years .
‘there’s.definitely.a.market,.when.we.have.the.time.and.greater.resources,.
to.utilise.it.for.cleaning.up.yards.and.general.stores ..we’re.getting.the.jobs.finished. far. more. quickly. when. we.use.the.kanga .’
as.fencing.news.was.going.to.press.charlie.was.once.again.on-site.with.the.kanga.da520.at.osgodby.primary.school ..fittingly,.given.where.he.was.working,. charlie. believes. that. the.purchase.of.his.machine.was.down.to.basic.arithmetic .
‘Just.look.at.the.figures.and.you.can.see.how.it.all.adds.up ..it’s.been.one.of.the.best.purchases.i.have.made .’
Contact Stuart at KANGA on 0845 260 4800 for further information.
FRONT ROW FENCING Mob: 07731 851470 Tel: 01673 838186 www.frontrowfencing.co.uk [email protected]
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MACHINERy
ProFencer®
Proven In The Field By A Professional Contractor
• 8 Hydraulic Control Functions
• Self-Loading
• Side Shift
• Forward and back shift for hydraulic tensioning
• Height and vertical adjustment
• Hydraulic top link
• Hydraulic clamp
• Optional rewind mechanism
• Can be mounted front or rear of tractor
For more details contact Allan FroggattMobile: 07785 700952 Email: [email protected] www.profencer.co.uk
profencer.is.a.unique.unrolling,.laying.and. tensioning. machine. designed.specifically. for. the. professional.fencing.contractor ..the.profencer.is.a.compact.tractor.mounted.machine.that. will. pickup,. load. and. dispense.rolls.of.agricultural.stock.fencing.up.to.500.meters.in.length.even.in.the.most.challenging.of.conditions ...individual.hydraulic. controls. give. the. operator.complete. control. of. height,. tilt. and.wire.tension.in.total.safety ..
profencer.is.the.most.advanced.machine.of. its. kind.allowing. the.professional.fencing.contactor.to.dispense.wire.at.groundbreaking. speeds,. saving.both.time.and.money .
profencer. has. been. designed. and.developed. by. professional. fencing.contractor,.allan.froggatt,.who.searched.for. two.years. for.a.similar.machine ...when.he.couldn’t.find.anything.similar.allan. set. about. creating. profencer ...His.very. first.prototype.allowed. two.of.his.employees.to.lay.over.a.mile.of.
netting.in.a.single.day ...allan.says,.“this.machine.will.dramatically.increase.the.efficiency.of.the.professional.fencing.contractor .”
profencer.has.eight.hydraulic.functions.including:
•. Hydraulic.self.loading
•. Hydraulic.side.shift
•. .Hydraulic.forward.and.back.shift.for.tensioning.(not.with.tractor.clutch)
•. Hydraulic.top.link
•. Hydraulic.height.adjustment
•. Hydraulic.tilt.for.vertical.tying.off
•. .Hydraulic.clamp.enables.you.to.tie.off.in.the.conversional.way.without.stapling
•. .Hydraulic.re-winder.(optional.extra)
A neW APPRoAch to eRectinG stock FencinG
being.able.to.handle.up.to.500.meter.rolls.of.stock.fence.means.less.jointing.has.to.be.carried.out ...another.benefit.of.profencer.is.that.it.can.handle.rolls.that.are.up.to.1 .2.meters.high ...the.machine.also.provides.minimal.disruption.to.the.wire.surface.as.the.netting.unwinds.from.a.turn.table.and.passes.around.rollers.which.protects.the.wire ...profencer.can.also.be.front.or.rear.tractor.mounted ...
there. are. also. accessories. available.for. profencer. which. include. a.netting.Rewinder.and.a.barbed.wire.dispenser ..
above.all.profencer.reduces.installation.time.and.so.reduces.installation.costs,.which.means.benefits.can.be.experienced.by.both.fencing.contractors.and.their.customers ...
For more information and videos showcasing what ProFencer is capable of please visit www.profencer.co.uk or email [email protected].
74 fencing news august.2011
FENCING PEOPLE
in the hot seAt iAn chAlmeRs Name ian.chalmers
Married / Children married.to.maureen,.two.daughters.gemma.&.laura
Position / Company.business.manager,.calders.&.grandidge
Previous Employment.
Various.within.meyer.(pre.saint-gobain).and.a.brief.spell.with.ptg.treatments .
What do you consider to be the main issues affecting the fencing & landscaping industry? the.reluctance.of.the.end.user.to.grasp.the.importance.of.specifying.the.need.for.properly.
treated.timber ..there.is.a.chasm.between.treated.timber.and.timber.treated.to.a.particular.hazard.class!.until.the.end.user.gets.to.grips.with.this.(and.therefore.buys.to.performance.and.not.price),.he.will.continue.to.buy.fencing.not.once,.but.several.times ..
What has been your best idea? moving.150.miles.away.from.immediate.family!.makes.the.gatherings.that.bit.more.special!
And your worst? importing.porcelain.pots.from.china.to.sell.to.the.garden.centres .
What do you like about Fencing & Landscaping News? it’s.informative.and.an.easy.read.–.and.(of.course).simone!
Favourite film cars
Beer or Wine beer.of.course
Favourite Food indian
Favourite Saying where’s.the.order?
If you were stranded on a desert Island what 3 things would you take with you? sun.cream,.hat.&.guitar
Newspaper telegraph
Favourite Sport cricket
Pound or Euro pound
75fencing news august.2011
FENCING PEOPLE
in. celebraton. of. the. Royal. british.legion’s. 90th. anniversary,. Hobson.brewery. has. created. a. special. beer.called.old.comrade,.commissioned.by.cleobury.mortimer’s.branch ...the.beer.
helP hoBsons BReWeRY RAise moneY FoR the PoPPY APPeAl With old comRAde
is.a.4 .2%.abv.crisp.golden.ale ...for.every.bottle.and.pint.sold.5p.will.be.donated.to.the.poppy.appeal ..
m.&.m.timber’s.chairman.george.poyner.is.the.local.legion’s.oldest.member ..He.opened.the.launch.of.the.special.beer.by. cutting. the. tape.and. taking.his. first. sip. of. old. comrade,. giving.the.beer.his.approval ...
If you would like to support the Royal British Legion, bottled Old Comrade is available from local stockists and it will also be available on cask in July for two weeks. Contact Hobsons Brewery for your local stockist and for more information visit www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk
tony. cundall,. general. manager. at.campey.turf.care.systems.has.retired.on.his.65th.birthday ..tony.has.been.with.the.company.22.years.and.has.played.an.integral.role.in.the.company.during.that.time
He.originally. joined.the.company.as.a. sales. representative. and. went. on.to. become. general. manager .. it. is.in. this.position. that.he.oversaw. the.reception.of.goods.into.the.yard.and.
was.responsible.for.preparation.of.all.machinery.in.readiness.for.dispatch .
“we.are.delighted.to.acknowledge.the.sheer.hard.work.and.reliability.tony.has.displayed.in.the.past.22.years .”.said.Richard,.“He.has.proved.himself.to.be.a.loyal.and.dedicated.member.of.our.team.and.campeys.will.not.be.the.same.without.him ..we.wish.him.a.long.and.happy.retirement .”
tonY cUndAll, cAmPeY GeneRAl mAnAGeR hAs A doUBle celeBRAtion, RetiRinG AFteR 22 YeARs seRvice on his 65th BiRthdAY
the.third.annual.forest.products.mountain.bike.challenge.was. held. at. the.one.planet.adventure.mountain.biking.centre.at.coed.llandegla.forest,.near.wrexham,.on.23.June.2011 ..24.teams,.comprising.82.riders.from.the.british.forestry.and.forest.products.sector.entered.which.was.generously.sponsored.by.upm.tilhill .
individual.prizes.were.won.by.eddie.addis.(upm.tilhill).-.first,..andy.wardman.(forestry.commission.scotland).-.second.and.matthew.fretwell.(stuart.walker.timber).-.third ...
the.team.prize.was.won.by.upm.tilhill,.who.received.the.uk.forest.products.association.trophy ..Runners-up.were.forestry.commission.scotland.and.upm.shotton ..the.ladies.prize.was.won.by.lucy.prosser.of.clifford.Jones.timber,.with.stef.bateman.of.a .w ..Jenkinson.forest.products.and.karen.wood.of.coillte,.runners-up ..prizes.were.presented.by.
dorothy.sulman.of.ukfpa.and.george.mcRobbie.of.upm.tilhill ..
an.additional.prize.sponsored.by.clifford.Jones.timber.ltd,.was.for.the.best.turned-out.team,.which.was.judged.by.penny.lloyd.and.awarded.to.upm.tilhill .
www.ukfpa.co.uk
2011 FoRest PRodUcts chAllenGe sUccess
tony.was.presented.with.number.plates.and.spare.keys.to.his.works.vehicle.at.the.campey.25th.anniversary.party.on. the.8th. July. and. his.wife.dinah.received.a.bouquet.of.flowers ..
steve. french. (currently. spare. parts.manager).will.be.replacing.tony .
More information is available at www.campeyturfcare.com. Campeys are now on facebook – www.facebook.com/campeys
doUBle celeBRAtion
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FENCING PEOPLE
mr.plowman,.65,.is.retiring.from.the.century-old. business. where. he. has.worked.for.38.years .
He.arrived.as.a. tractor.driver. for. the.duncombe. park. estate .. . in. more.recent.years.he.has.been.responsible.for.operating.the.sawmill’s.huge.tanalising.machine.and.for.making.fencing.posts.–.he.can.knock.out.up.to.70.an.hour .
“i’ve.worked.hard.for.all.these.years.and.i’m.proud.of.my.long.service,”.he.said ..“i’ll.miss.the.lads.and.the.banter .”.
mr. plowman. captained. duncombe.park.cricket.and.football.teams.in.the.1980s,.as.well.as.playing.for.kirkdale.united .
“i.like.a.flutter,.and.enjoy.a.race.meeting.on.my.birthday.at.york.–.i’m.looking.forward.to.a.few.more.when.i.retire .”
mr.plowman’s.grandfather.and.father.also.worked.at.the.sawmill,.the.latter.alongside.the.father.of.current.manager,.chris.storey ..
sAWmill WoRkeR RetiRes AFteR Almost 40 YeARs’ seRvice
mr. storey. paid. tribute. to. his. oldest.colleague:.“what.you.see.is.what.you.get.with.ivan:.if.he.doesn’t.like.anything.then.he’ll.let.you.know.about.it .”
Duncombe Sawmill is at Sawmill Lane, YO62 5DQ (telephone 01439 770234) and Whitby Road, just North of Pickering town centre, YO18 7HH (01751 472777). www.duncombesawmill.co.uk
Rolawn’s. medallion.turfmaster.1300.rolls.have. recently. been.used.as.part.of.a.major.restoration.programme.at.one.of.edinburgh’s.most.famous.city.centre.gardens .
edinburgh.city.council.appointed. specialist.sports. contractor.sportsmasters.uk.ltd.to.undertake.the.project.which.included.returfing.princes.street.gardens,.the.horticultural.centre.of.edinburgh.which.lie.beneath.the.castle.and.is.an.extremely.popular.lunchtime.refuge .
Rolawn. is. one. of. europe’s. largest.producers.of.cultivated.turf.and.is.also.recognised.as.one.of.britain’s.leading.suppliers.of.high.quality.topsoil ..other.clients.of.the.company.include.the.Royal.Horticultural.society,.championship.golf.courses.and.national.house.builders ..
david. dorward,. botanical. service.manager,. prices. street. gardens.
edinBURGh’s PRinces stReet GARdens ReJUvenAted With RolAWn medAllion tURF
edinBURGh PRinces stReet GARdens
commented. “extensive. preparation.work.by.sportsmasters.was.involved.in.producing.such.a.top.quality.job.and.Rolawn’s.medallion.turf.was.selected.due.to.its.enhanced.performance,.superior.wear.and.disease.resistance ..the.large.format.13m2.rolls.were.used.due.to.the. vast. expanse. to. be. turfed .. this.reduced.labour.time.and.ensured.rapid.establishment.in.readiness.for.the.main.tourist.season”
www.rolawn.co.uk
mR PloWmAn
makita,.the.uk’s.leading.professional. power.tool.manufacturer,.has.chosen.breast.cancer.care.as.its.first.charity.of.the.year ..makita.hope.to. raise. £50,000. to.support.people.affected.by. breast. cancer ..makita. chose. breast.cancer. care. for. their.first. partnership. after.several.staff.members.were. affected. by. the.disease .
makita.will. encourage.customers.and.staff.to.participate.in.a.number.of.breast.cancer.care.fund.raising.initiatives ...in.the.coming.months,.staff.will.be.organising.strawberry.tea.parties,. a.pink.friday.during.breast.cancer.awareness.month.in.october,.as.well.as.planning.sponsored. runs,.walks,.climbs,.treks.and.rides .
as.well.as.fund.raising.activities.the.makita.charity.drill.will.be.launched.in.october.2011.to.coincide.with.national.breast.cancer.awareness.month ...with.
mAkitA sUPPoRts BReAst cAnceR cARe
tommY WAlsh And the chARitY dRill BY mAkitA
every.drill.sold.makita.will.donate.£5.to.breast.cancer.care .
kevin.brannigan,.marketing.manager.at. makita. says,. “sadly. most. of. us.will. know. someone. affected. by. this.cruel. disease,.which. is.why.we. are.inviting. our. customers. to. support. a.loved. one. or. help. others. living.with.breast.cancer .”
www.makitauk.com
We moURn the deAth oF RoY henRY
it.is.with.great.sadness.that.we.report.the.death.of.Roy.Henry,.founder.of.Roy.Henry.&.co .ltd,.timber.importer.and.agent,.in.crosby,.merseyside.on.8th.July,.following.a.short.illness ...
Roy.worked.in.the.timber.industry.since.1950.but.only.formed.Roy.Henry.&.co .ltd.in.1981. ..the.company.progressed.from.strength.to.strength,.mainly.in.fencing.&.pallet.timber.supply. ..in.1998.Roy.retired ..the.
current.chairman.is.his.son.simon.Henry. .. the. company. has. just.celebrated.30.years.of.trading.and.still.remains.very.successful. ..
Roy.very.much.enjoyed.spending.time.with.his.family.and.friends.and.so.it.is.no.surprise.that.he.will.be.sorely.missed.by. all.who. knew.him ..He.leaves.behind.his.wife,.3.grown.up.children.and.4.grandchildren ..
77fencing news august.2011
FENCING PEOPLE
cRasH,.the.construction.and.property.industry’s. homelessness. charity,.celebrates.its.15th.birthday.with.the.news.that.it.provided.over.£350,000.in.support.to.homelessness.projects.in. 2010/2011. and. welcomes. new.trustee. ec. Harris. chief. executive.philip.youell .
philip.youell.says,.“the.work.of.cRasH.really.does.make.a.difference ..working.with.cRasH.enables.our.people.to.realise.their.passion.for.giving.something.back.and.contributing.to.the.communities.in.which.we.work .”
founded. in. a. garage. in. chiswick,.west.london.by.construction.industry.consultant. tony. denison,. cRasH.was. first. registered.with. the.charity.commission.in.1996 .
today. cRasH. is. 100%. supported.by. companies. from. across. the. uk.construction. and. property. industry ..still.being.based.in.chiswick,.cRasH’s.three. staff. annually. help. some. 45.homelessness.projects .
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francesca. Roberts,. cRasH. chief.executive.says,.“we.are.delighted.to.welcome.philip.youell ..cRasH.is.unique.in.what.it.can.offer.to.homelessness.projects.all.over.the.country.that.need.the.professional.technical.support.and.grants.that.we.offer.to.deliver.improved.and.sustainable.facilities .”
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makita,.has.helped.with.the.provision.of. tools. to. the.uk-based,.non.profit.charity,.learning.planet ...these.tools.will.be.used.for.their.project.to.continue.rebuilding.schools.in.nepal ..
co-founders.Justin.wickham.and.dita.chapman.have.already.rebuilt.the.school.in.the.remote.village.of.dhawa.which.previously.had.no.roads,.electricity.or.piped.water ...
Reaching.dhawa,.balmitar’s.nearest.town,. takes.nine.hours.by.bus. from.kathmandu.to.arughat.on.some.of.the.world’s.most.dangerous.mountain.roads ...getting. tons.of.building.materials. to.site.is.no.mean.feat ...
the.villagers.will.mine.100.cubic.metres.of.stone,.cut.and.transport.wood.from.the.jungle.and.help.clear.the.site,.and.a.steady.stream.of.volunteers.will.assist.as.labourers .
“we’re. constantly. wowing. the. local.carpenters.with. the.makita.cordless.tools .. i’m. helping. them. rebuild. a.dangerous.bridge.this.summer.and.i.know. we. wouldn’t. be. able. to. do. it.without. the. makita. impact. driver .”..sponsors. include:. . epson,. environ,.lemnis. lighting,. british. airways,.kingfisher.and.makita.uk .
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nicholas.petitt.and.darren.atkinson,.who.both.worked.as.senior.managers.at. calders. and. grandidge,. a.lincolnshire. timber. merchants,.used. their. jobs. to.make.£12,000.fraudulently ...both.have.been.given.a.suspended.jail.sentence.by.a.judge.at.lincoln.crown.court .
petitt. and. atkinson. secretly. set.up.their.own.rival.company.called.witham.timber.after.being.employed.by.calders.and.grandidge ...they.used.one.of.the.calders.and.grandidge’s.existing.fencing.clients,.after.learning.of. a. lucrative. contract. to. supply.planters.to.bars.and.nightclubs .
Jon.dee,.prosecuting,.said:.“witham.timbers.was.set.up.to.exploit.that.business.opportunity ..in.total,.72.orders.were.placed.during.the.fraud .”
atkinson,.of.tower.Road,.boston,.and. petitt,. of. bayswood. avenue,.boston,. each. admitted. a. single.charge. of. fraud. during.2007. and.early.2008 .
they.were.both.sentenced.to.nine.months’.imprisonment.suspended.for.a.year.and.each.ordered.to.carry.out.200.hours.of.unpaid.work .
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kent.branch.manager.keith.underdown.has.swapped.his.office.base.for.a.new.role.as.key.accounts.manager.for.the.south.and.east.of.england ..keith.has.worked. for. mcVeigh’s. for. over. 20.years.very.successfully.managing.the.kent. branch .. keith. is. from. farming.background.and.has.hands.on.fencing.experience,.which.will.serve.him.well.when.discussing.in.the.field .
keith.is.looking.forward.to,.“getting.out.and.seeing.so.many.customers.who.have.been.just.imagined.faces.down.the.end.of.a.phone.and.opening.up.new.opportunities.for.mcVeigh.parker ..“
dean. mcnab,. takes. charge. of. the.kent.branch ..formerly.manager.of.the.Hertfordshire.branch,.dean,.brought.up.on.a.farm,.has.worked.for.mcVeigh’s.for. over. fifteen. years. in. all. areas. of.the.business ..He.takes.charge.of.this.key.depot,.distributing. to.customers.throughout. the. southeast. region ..dean.says,.“i’m.kent.born.and.bred,.went.up.to.Hertfordshire.on.behalf.of.
mcVeigh’s.to.open.that.branch,.met.and.married.a.farmer’s.daughter.from.norfolk.and.now.happy. to. return. to.my.home.roots .’
Robbie.smales,.becomes.manager.of.the.Hertfordshire.branch.moving.up.from.his.role.as.assistant.manager.at.the.berkshire.branch ..He.is.looking.forward.to.making.his.mark.on.this.successful.branch ..established.eight.years.ago,.the.branch.looks.after.customers.throughout.Hertfordshire,.essex,.cambridgeshire.and.east.anglia ..
two.other.management.changes.include.sales.executive,.paul.parker.to.assistant.manager.of.the.berkshire.branch.and.bev.topper.to.assistant.manager.at.the. worcestershire. branch,. moving.from.her.sales.executive.role.at.the.sussex.branch .
mcVeigh.parker.was.established.over.thirty. years. ago,. and. is. one. of. the.most.successful.independent.fencing,.landscaping,.equestrian.and.agricultural.
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suppliers.in.britain,.operating.from.six.depots.in.the.south.east,.midlands.and.the.north.west ..with.over.3.million.pounds.worth.of.stock.mcVeigh.parker.are.confident.of.offering.the.agricultural,.equine,.horticultural,.commercial.and.viticulture. sectors. a. service. second.to.none ..mcVeigh.parker.have.been.serving.farmers,.fencers,.landowners,.
councils,. businesses. and. the. public.sector.since.1979 ..
For further details contact Director, Matthew Wolfman [email protected] Tel: 01622 892 543 or 07767323880
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grange. fencing. is. the. largest.manufacturer.of. fence.panels. in. the.uk ..with.a.turnover.of.£30m.grange.supplies.almost.3,000.miles.of.fencing.per.year ..Respected.and.well.known.within.the.industry.and.with.a.history.spanning.over.140.years,.we.are.proud.to.be.at.the.forefront.of.innovative.design,.style.and.manufacturing ...
we. are. pleased. to. announce. the.continued.success.of.a.new.range.of.pre-coloured.products.which.are.the.
first.of.its.kind.within.the.industry ..not.only.do.these.coloured.products.look.stunning,.the.unique.colouring.system.offers.a.longer.life.-.up.to.five.years.with.an.added.protection.against.uVa .....
there.are.five.new.‘up.to.the.minute’.colours.in.the.range.to.choose.from;.sage.green,.Venetian.Red,.silver.birch,.iris.blue.and.Rush.green .
the.new.colour.palette.is.designed.to.enhance.a.selected.range.of.pergolas,.arches,.arbours,.panels,.planters,.trellis,.
posts.and.gates,.which.are.then.delivered.ready.coloured.(including.a.free.‘touch-.up’.pot.with.each.order.which.can.be.kept.for.future.‘touch-.up’.use) ..
the.green.shades.are.designed.to.blend.seamlessly. into. any. garden. offering.a. relaxing.and.calming.atmosphere ..whether. your. style. is. traditional. or.modern,.sage.green.and.Rush.green.work.perfectly.with.other.materials.in.the.garden.such.as.stonework,.paving.or.wooden.decks ..
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calm.and.cool,.iris.blue.adds.real.style.to.your.garden.for.a.more.contemporary.feel,.whilst.Venetian.Red.offers.earthy.brown.undertones.and.is.the.traditional.choice. for. garden. wood;. this. shade.complements.the.green.foliage.in.your.garden.beautifully .
silver.birch.brings.a.contemporary.feel.to.your.garden.giving.your.outside.area.a.modern.‘up.to.the.minute’.look.whilst.complementing. beautifully. the. green.shades.in.your.garden ..
imagine. a. low. maintenance. product.that.you.can.either.match.or.contrast.to.co-ordinate.with.the.planting.or.colour.theme.of.your.garden ...with.five.brand.new.colours. to.choose. from.there. is.sure.to.be.a.colour.that’s.right.for.you.–.whatever.your.style .
the.new.coloured.products.are.available.now.on.Home.delivery .
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Jason.torvill. wide.range.of.security.fencing.and.gates ..www .fencingmaterials .co .ukwilliam.bain.fencing.. 01236.457333.. sales.. manufacturers.of.lochrin.palisades,plus.gates,rails.&.safety.barriersnins.trading.(uk).. 01656.842.400.. sales.. manufacturers.of.security.steel.palisade.fencing.www .nins .co .ukwatson.engineering. 0113.3935522. Johnny.scott. www .watsonengineering .co .ukSHeD maNUFaCtUrerSalbany.shed.co. 01536.762085.. tom.burbidge.. manufacturers.of.sheds.for.site.&.Retail.www .albanysheds .co .ukSoFtWooD SUpplierSa.&.J.scott.ltd.. 01668.217288.. ian.barfoot.. sawmill.producing.quality.fencing.&.landscaping.timber ..www .ajscott .co .ukbalcas.timber.. 02866.323003ireland. sales.office.. all.types.of.sawn.fencing,.square.&.round ..nationwide .. ... 01606.737507.uk
batsford.timber.. 01985.219.555. sales.. full.range.of.round.&.sawn.timber,.plus.special.orders... 01608.651096..John.brooke.. 01664.823103.. sales.. all.types.of.sawn.and.round.timber.pressure-treatedbsw.timber.. 08005.878887. sales.. www .bsw .co .ukcordiners.sawmills. 01330.823366. James.cordiner. full.range.of.sawn.and.round.fencing.timbercorwen.forestry.timber.products.. 01490.440316.. sales.. all.types.sawn.and.round.fsc.registeredchairworks.. 02082.473700.. office.. all.types.of.garden.products ..many.hurdles,.trellis.&.other.types.of.borderscrowthorne.fencing.and.timber.supplies.. 01234.273077.. sales.office.. full.range.of.timber.components.&.carcassingetc.sawmills. 01691.622441.. sales.dept.. fencing.materials ..all.n/w.deliveryellis.timber.. 01603.755321.. mervyn.ellis.. all.types.of.sawn.timber/osmose.pressure.treatmenta .e ..evans.(Rounda).. 01978.710445.. sales.office.. machine.rnd/half.rnd.peeled,.sawn.timberR .f ..giddings.. 02380.813157.. R.giddings.. www .rfgiddings .comgwR.agricultural.fencing.supplies.. 01939.234880.. sales.. Round.and.half.round.peeled.timber ..sawn.and.machined.timberJames.davies.ltd.. 01239.682.477. sales.. all.types.of.sawn.timber.and.both.peeled.and.machined.round.timber.. 01269.850.689.linnel.bros.. 01327.857217.. Roger.linnell.. sawn.mach.&.round.timbers ..panels.gates.and.fittings
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