Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Issue 163
WE TAKE A VISIT
TO ESTONIA AND ARE
VERY IMPREST...
Also featuring:
• New Fencing Competition at Driffield Show
• Charltons Stick to Redwood
• Happy 25th Anniversary to The Fencing Centre
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CONTENTS
Welcome to the
APRIL edition
of Fencing and
Landscaping News
The weather has picked up - thank
goodness for that! Wheels are
starting to turn again in the industry
and the feeling is that householders
p68 p75 are spending a year of ‘not moving
but improving’, whilst also staying
in the UK for holidays rather than
going abroad due to the Euro being
against us. So let us look on the
bright side!
MANAGING Director/ This edition is jam-packed and we
EDITOR. have had even more pages. That
Simone Gallon. is great in the present econmic
Tel: 01274 610 101. climate and it proves that the
simone@fencing-news.co.uk industry is acting positively.
AssiStant Editor. Congratulations to The Fencing
Chris Berry. Centre on reaching their 25th
Tel: 01274 610 101 anniversary, to McVeigh Parker on
their 30th and IAE on their 40th
Feature WRITErs.
(we will be covering the last 2 later
Peter Walters, Chris Berry,.
on in the year) - see pages 34-36
Peter Mepsted, Rob Wilkinson,
for more details.
Phil Read, Victoria Poolman
We also have exclusive stories on
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT p26 timber update issues, exploring
Ben Gallon. what the word warrantee actually
Tel: 01274 610 101. means for the contractor and a
ben@fencing-news.co.uk
contents
new guideline from WPA. We do
Sales/Subscriptions appreciate your feed back on this
Manager. – see page 38 for more info
Ben Walton. Ringfenced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -6 I hope you like the Top Ten Tips on
Tel: 01274 610 101. What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 fighting the recession from all type
benwalton@fencing-news.co.uk of entrepreneurs - and most make
Company News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advertising Account . . . . . . 9, 12, 14-15, 20, 23-24, 28, 31, 34-36, 37, 41, 48, 51-52, 56 sense! From my experience good
ManagerS. customer service should be the key-
New Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 17, 49, 60-61, 64, 67 word, always keeping the customer
Nicola Robson.
Health & Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 informed even if things do go wrong
nicola@fencing-news.co.uk.
Tel: 01274 610 101 Contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 32-33, 75 - see pages 58-59 for a good read.
News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 47, 54, 58-59 That’s it for now, see you again in
Grahame Kraft.
Company Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 30, 55, 63, 68-74 June. In the meantime, for all you
Tel: 01757 229 630.
golfers don’t miss out on your one
grahame.kraft@btinternet.com Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 43
last chance to sign up for the golf
Admin/sales. Timber Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 day on the 7th May.
Christian Gallon. Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hope to see you there
Tel: 01274 610 101. Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
christian@fencing-news.co.uk
Fencing People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 82-83 Kind Regards,
Design. Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-79 Simone
James Ockelford
Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-81 simone@fencing-news.co.uk
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fencing & Landscaping News. Buyers Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-86
40 Stockhill Road, Greengates.
Bradford, BD10 9AX.
NEW IMMOBILISER
Enigma Vehicle Systems Plc of Fleets; Building Supplies;
Southend on Sea in Essex has Waste Management and Service
launched the new e-lock 3, a Engineering.
ENHANCES PLANT
state-of-the-art immobiliser
Enigma also issued a warning to
that works in conjunction
the plant industry to take even
with the company’s renowned
greater care when choosing
Skyline GPS advanced tracking,
SECURITY
suppliers of anti-theft and
security and telematics
tracking systems for their plant
system.
fleets. In the current economic
In the construction plant climate, construction equipment
industry, manufacturers often is an even more attractive target
produce a single key that will for thieves and the need for
start any machine in their asset protection and anti-theft
range. Immobilisers overcome systems could not be greater.
this problem and enhance But Enigma says it is a case of
security by enabling the owner ‘buyer beware’ and any plant
of the machine to limit its use to owner should thoroughly check
designated operators with a PIN the financial stability of their
code entered through a touch security systems suppliers,
key or transponder fob. particularly in the current
climate, to mitigate against
The e-lock 3 and Skyline systems
loss of theft prevention, loss
can be used on any vehicle and
of investment in the anti-
all types of site equipment from
theft systems themselves
excavators, compressors and
and possible infringements to
dumpers to generators, forklift
insurance cover.
trucks, traffic light sets and
powered access platforms. The .
major target markets for Enigma For more information email:
include: Plant Hire; Contractor info@enigmavehicle.co.uk
Fleets; Commercial Vehicle
LAND ENGINEERING
EXPANDS IN SCOTLAND
Scotland’s market leader in the recently launched division, Stone
management and construction of Engineering.
city and town centre regeneration
The newly launched division is
projects looks set to achieve
expected to play a significant
significant growth this year with
role in Land Engineering’s growth
the launch of a new specialist
plans for the year ahead, with
stone division which will create
the firm predicting a turnover this
fifty jobs.
year of £47million, an increase
Land Engineering, which employs of 23 per cent on last year, with
500 people at its offices in profits up by £800,000.00 to
Fenwick, Grangemouth and £2million. This represents an
Edinburgh has opened a fourth effective doubling of turnover and
office in Livingston, which will a five fold increase in profits since
be the new headquarters of its 2005.
Time is of the essence for all you The cost of entry will be £62.50 a
keen golfers out there – the annual head, and will include 18 rounds of
Fencing & Landscaping News Golf golf, coffee and bacon butties on
Day is drawing ever closer, and the arrival and a delicious meal come
cut off date for entry falls on Friday the evening. As like last year, the
1st May 2009. profits made on the day will be
going to the Macmillan Cancer
The Golf Day will take place on
Support. To be held at Henley-in-
Thursday 7th May 2009, hopefully,
Arden Golf and Country Club.
beneath the blazing sun. We are
looking for teams of four and will .
be handing out awards to the three For more information, contact
highest placed participants. There Ben Walton on
will also be excellent prizes for the 01274 610101 or email
longest drive, nearest to the pin on bewalton@fencing-news.co.uk
par 3 and nearest to the pin in two
shots on par 4.
A high-tech, wood
gate latch for
modern times
D&D Technologies’ revolutionary “We do encourage fencing contractors
LokkLatch® DELUXE has been to combine our LokkLatch DELUXE
installed on thousands of gates with any of our TruClose® Self-
worldwide. Closing Gate Hinges. TruClose
Hinges are available in a variety of
Why? Because it is the “ultimate
models over two ranges – Regular
privacy and security gate latch”,
and Heavy Duty – to suit any number
according to D&D’s European
of applications and materials. Some
Marketing Manager, Justin Francis.
Heavy Duty models take loads of up
“Let’s face it,” says Francis, “the to 1,000lb [450kg]. All TruClose
Suffolk Latch has served the world hinges are tension-adjustable and
well, but it dates back to the 16th are ideal for child safety gates such
century. In today’s modern world as childcare centres.
consumers are increasingly expecting
However, LokkLatch DELUXE
something a bit more sophisticated,
is just one product in the D&D
something more reliable, quieter,
Technologies stable. The smaller,
lockable, convenient and rust-free.
entry level LokkLatch® is for house
The LokkLatch DELUXE is the
and garden gates, but does not carry
answer.”
the security features such as 6-pin
D&D Technologies promotes a host lock cylinders.
of features relating to the LokkLatch
The magnetically triggered
DELUXE. For a start, the key-lockable
MagnaLatch® Child Safety Gate
latch operates and locks from both
Latch, D&D’s highest-selling latch
sides of the gate – simultaneously!
worldwide, is available in three
It fits to most new and existing gates
models, and the Z-LOKK® Magnetic
of any material, but is particularly
Gate Lock is designed for metal,
ideal for wood gates.
picket-style gates.
Then there is the fact no special
All of D&D’s products are backed by
installation tools are required – a
a Lifetime Warranty.
cordless drill alone will do the job.
The latch is made from super-strong
For product availability or
engineering polymers and a stainless
further information contact Cathy
steel striker bolt and latch tongue,
Elliott at D&D Technologies’
meaning no rust, binding, sagging or
on +31 (0)30 291 9847 or
staining. Then there is the fact the
celliott@ddgroup.com.au,
latch is fully adjustable, vertically
or visit D&D’s website at
and horizontally, during and after
www.ddtechglobal.com
installation.
new sawmill
bed design
Narrow blade band sawmill leader, the LT20B is the combination of
Wood-Mizer, has unveiled a mill modularity from the LT15 with the
which combines the attributes of accuracy and equipment of the LT20
two of its mills –– one small, the and LT40 series. The LT20B3 bed
other small-to-medium. can be smoothly adjusted and the log
easily levelled.
It claims that the new mill will suit
specific requests from some of its The basic version of the new mill has
customers who operate the small the cutting head of the LT20 series
mills for something more rugged with 11kW electric up/down feed,
and having more functions without ‘Setworks’ and an optional debarker.
recourse to a larger version. The mechanised cutting head
operations contribute significantly to
Roman Frontczak, Wood-Mizer R&D
increased productivity according to
engineering manager explains: “the
Wood-Mizer. Other options such as
LT20B is our response to demands
different engines or equipment are
for a stationary, mid-priced yet
also available.
productive band sawmill.
The LT20B price is slightly lower than
The new bed maintains Wood-
classic LT20 (non-hydraulic) series.
Mizer’s patented construction but
now consists of two-metre sections Wood-Mizer reveals that eventually
that allow the selection of cutting there will be a hydraulic version of
lengths. Unlike the LT15’s removable this now-manual band sawmill.
log wedge, a new screw-jack on the
This latest version is undergoing the
LT20B bed improves tapered log
final stages of EU approvals.
levelling. Bed legs are adjustable
for easy assembly. Log ramps and .
a manual winch are optional extras. Visit www.woodmizer.co.uk
The main advantage of the bed for
Established nearly 20 years ago in the heart of the West Midlands manufacturing Metropolitan has become
the name on everybody’s list when it comes to palisade fencing and gates. Metropolitan offer an unrivalled
24-48 hour delivery service on pallisade fencing ranging from 1.8 to 3 metres high.
Bowtop Fencing
Palisade Gates Bowtop fencing provides a pleasing appearance to all areas
Metropolitan can also offer a wide range of purpose made and stock gates ranging from pedestrian
where a lower security risk is perceived.
access up to large plant vehicle access. All gates are available to match fencing from 900mm to
3.6 high and up to 12m wide. They also come complete with a sliding latch and lockable drop bolts. Metropolitan Fencing has recently invested in machinery
to manufacture Bowtop railings on site. Independent
Rails from Metropolitan’s other systems, this allows us to offer
50 x 50 mm. Steel Angle Rails connected with 12mm cup sq. bolts & Permacones. All rails are fully short lead times on this extremely high quality and popular
punched for pale attachment and are optional available with one or two fee per day. fencing.
Posts The lower heights offer a favourable solution in the segregation of
102 x 44 mm. Available with optional base-plates, wall mounting or cranked option. children’s playgrounds, parks, gardens, schools
Posts are also available manufactured for use with three strands of barbed wire. or areas that require demarcation.
Pales
D Profile : 3m (general purpose), 3.5mm (security) Finishes
W Profile : 2mm (standard), 2.5mm (general purpose), 3mm (security)
Self-colour For self applied Finish
Fittings Galvanised Hot-Dipped galvanised
Rivets and Collars. Bolts and permacone nuts: M8 (‘snap-off’ / anti-vandal) Galvanised & Polyester Powder Coated to any RAL or BS Colour
due to its ability to work both inside Combilift SL’s manoeuvrability and
and out. It has a 2.5t capacity ability to block stack.
and is available with LPG, diesel
There will be ongoing demonstrations
or AC electric power. This model
of the Combilift range on the outdoor
recently won the UK Fork Lift
stand: FG J05, and further models
Truck Association 2009 Award for
are will also be exhibited on Stand
Innovation.
A01 in Hall 16.
Other exhibits will include the
C5000XL, a larger, 5 tonne machine
with higher ground clearance and Combilift Ltd., Co.
a roomy cab, featuring a host of Monaghan, Ireland
features to make operations in Tel: 00353 47 80500
timber yards and sawmills safer (UK: 0044 7815 314 990
and more efficient. The Combilift Germany: 0049 800 000 5764)
Sidleoader Series is also a popular
choice for companies who used to www.combilift.com
operate traditional sideloaders, but info@combilift.com
who want the added benefits of the
POWER FROM
WOODLANDS!
East Coast farmer John Hepworth gives his view
Where I farm, very close to the establishing woodland grants rather
North Sea, I grow eucalyptus than hosting yet more conferences.
trees, as well as hybrid poplars
They really must encourage more
and Swedish willow, and as an
farmers to grow more trees. They
energy provider they are proving
use up more water in order to grow
very effective.
than any other crop. Given Natural
The yield they have been achieving England’s recent forecast of wetter
has averaged over 6 tonnes per weather and flooded fields why
acre which has impressed me. Wet are they not realising the potential
summers and even wetter winters that exists in the power of our
have created a good opportunity to woodlands.
grow eucalyptus trees particularly,
.
which uses up the entire water, and
For more information
makes a wonderful environment
call 01964 532754
for birds, takes up to 5 tonnes of
carbon per acre and provides 60
tonnes per acre of wood to burn
over 10 years.
Drax Power Station and other green
burners are crying out for wood
chip logs and biomass, so how
do we persuade farmers to plant
now? How I wish Natural England
would channel their money into
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VEGGIEBEDS GROW
SALES FOR M&M TIMBER
Driven by the credit crunch and a
desire for the freshness of home-
grown food, gardeners around
the country are leaning towards
the ‘good life’ and planting more
vegetables than flowers.
Five years ago, a survey by a major
seed producer showed that sales
of flower seeds accounted for
around 60% of their business, with
vegetables at just 40%. Today, more
than 70% of sales are of vegetable
seed varieties. And the trend in any size garden, raised beds
couldn’t have come at a better time provide improved drainage and soil
for Midlands garden and landscape structure, at a more comfortable
timber specialist M&M Timber, working height.
who report a New Year surge in The company also offers a high
demand for their recently launched level ‘Veggiebed’, which stands
’Veggiebeds’. In just over three at a height suitable for elderly
months more than 12,000 units or disabled gardeners who have
have been sold and, as Spring is difficulty bending. The new products
now upon us, the rush of orders from compliment the robust Premier
leading garden centres is unlikely to Sleeper range, suitable for heavy duty
show any sign of slowing. garden applications. All are available
M&M Timber ‘Veggiebeds’ are from major garden centres and come
the latest in raised bed gardening, in easy-to-assemble packs.
which is currently enjoying a boom .
in popularity with grow-your-own Visit www.mmtimber.co.uk
vegetable gardeners. Easily sited
and Emma Delbridge of Bond Timber “We saw that the needs of the UK
market were subtly different with
Helping to do just that, Bond is set
to raise the profile at their open day
the key problem area being the on the 20th May. As Emma says:
An exciting new alliance has Timber is also keen on being green,
200mm immediately below ground
formed down in the South West; dedicated to sourcing the majority of “We’re planning the event to
level. We invested heavily in our
not only adding value to an already its wood from local areas, including showcase our new products and
manufacturing process at the same
impressive product, but saving the Duchy of Cornwall’s estate. thank our key clients for their
time as changing the design of the
people money as well. As Emma and Sean tell me, their business. Arch and Postsaver25
product from a boot to a sleeve
main priority is to deliver premium will be there, along with other
The most recent development thereby reducing the cost of the
quality products, and they believe affiliates, and our guests will have
from Cornwall-based Bond Timber product to the end-user.
this can be found in the sustainable the opportunity to take advantage
is a joining of hands with new
woodlands of Cornwall and Devon. “After successful trials, which lasted of special offers and power-tool
Postsaver25, in order to give their
eight years, by the Building Research promotions.”
customers a long life product they It’s this pursuit of quality that
Establishment in the UK, the new
can trust and a guarantee they can has led to Bond Timber including “When things were looking shaky in
product was launched in August last
rely on. Postsaver25 amongst its list of the economy, we got out there and
year and we’re so pleased that Bond
products. found new customers, as well as
Family business WH Bond has come Timber has come on board to supply
taking care of our existing clients.”
a long way since it was founded in Richard fills me in: “Postsaver was the South West.”
1957. Still, the same family oversee first invented by two brothers named As a result, Sean and his team are
With the cost of replacing rotten
the business as directors, whilst Sean Richard and Jim George who were riding the wave of the recession
posts falling on the shoulders of
Getson holds the management reins. looking to provide a solution to the comfortably, and feel that with the
contractors and manufacturers, it’s
problem of premature post-rot. They addition of Postsaver25 to their
Evolving with the times has been been a worrying time for those in the
came up with the original Postsaver product range, they can stride on
the name of the game since Sean fencing world - but with this product
boot which they lined with bitumen with confidence.
got involved, with his eye on the presenting another option, it could
and actually enclosed the post from
marketplace and a definite idea of be just what the industry needs. For more information on
ground level right to the bottom. It
the business’ potential and how it Bond Timber, contact Emma
proved a great success in America, Richard continues: “With Sean
could be reached. Delbridge on 01503 240308
where many of the buildings are and Bond looking at including
On top of being able to provide wooden and use wood support innovative products in their range, or visit www.whbond.co.uk
‘everything anyone could want’, Bond posts, and the product achieved it’s worked out wonderfully. We’re or www.postsaver.co.uk
No assistance
necessary
with Ultracrete
POST FIX!
Ultracrete’s renowned POST maximum installation potential.
FIX, is a rapid hardening post fix
Simply mixed with approximately
concrete that combines strength
2.5 litres of water, POST FIX
with durability, to significantly
produces a hard wearing and
reduce the likelihood of damage
durable concrete with a whole
due to movement at the point of
string of benefits:
fixing.
• Eliminates 2nd visits and traffic
With a hard hitting direct mail
management
campaign over the last month,
the Instarmac Group, father to • Economical
the Ultracrete and Ultrascape • Effective in vandalism prone
brands are shouting home about areas
the benefits of their 10mm rapid
hardening concrete for post and • Sets in just 15 minutes
Charlie Wright fence fixing. • A workability of 5-10 minutes
POST FIX is formulated for sub- • Professional grade
surface use for the fast and
him quite a lot of the time now as new trailer for the Kubota and a POST FIX is available in contractor
efficient installation of posts,
business increases. bracket for the Protech to go on to friendly 25kg units, which offer
signs, fences, telephone and
his JCB. It’s all helping in his quest consistent quality and are ideal in
‘It’s got to the point now where I can electricity poles, street lighting
to get anywhere quickly and cost site areas with limited access.
leave the other two to get on with a columns, street furniture, speed
effectively.
job whilst I get on with pricing the cameras and roadside barriers
next piece of work. The work is now ‘We’re definitely heading in the – a truly versatile product with Further information on POST
nearly constant enough to provide right direction. We have work FIX, and indeed the rest of
work for him full-time.’ coming in, but we could always do Ultracrete’s portfolio of highway
with more.’ maintenance, BBA/HAPAS
Charlie counts his Protech Post
Knocker as his best machinery If you want a reliable fencing service approved ironwork system,
acquisition so far, he also hires a look no further than the Front Row! repair and refurbishment
Kubota 3 tonne mini digger. products, please call Instarmac
on +44(0)1827 871871 or
‘Buying the post knocker was great. visit www.ultracrete.co.uk
.
I hadn’t realised the difference where all product technical
For more information contact:.
it would make to the business. data sheets and MSDS can be
FRONT ROW FENCING.
Previously I’d been doing everything downloaded free of charge.
Charlie Wright.
more manually, which was great for Here you will also find a faxback
Tel: 01673 838186.
keeping myself in shape physically. contact form for POST FIX via
Mob: 07731 851740.
But our output shot up when we the company’s NEWs page.
Email: .
bought it and it allowed us to make
charles@frontrowfencing.co.uk.
our prices far more competitive.’
www.frontrowfencing.co.uk
Charlie has also recently bought a
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Linnell Bros Limited, Silverstone Fields Farm, Silverstone, Northants NN12 8TB
Tel: 01327 354 422 Fax: 01327 355 840 info@linnellbros.co.uk www.linnellbros.co.uk
training
20 years for
A&P fencing
A & P FENCING Back in 1989 Sutton Coldfield-
based A&P Fencing made
using good raw materials mixed
(UK) LIMITED
with traditional methods of
panels by hand and concrete preparation, and with the latest
from a wheelbarrow. How times technology in manufacturing
have changed! methods we create products to
meet everyone’s requirements
Woodside Farm, Dutton Lane, Today Andy Milner, who started
whether to commercial or
the business, employs 18 staff,
Sutton Coldfield has a full-scale manufacturing
domestic customers. We like to
West Midlands B75 5RJ inspire and delight our customers
set up for high quality fencing
to create carefully designed
and concrete products and
solutions.’ Andy’s sister Elaine
Tel: 0121 323 2690 Fax: 0121 323 2690 has gone from nothing to a
has also worked in the business
Email: apfencing@aol.com turnover of over £1m. They also
for the past 15 years.
have their own retail outlet at.
Great Barr.
We manufacture quality waney panels, feather ‘We specialise in all things For more information contact
fencing; Garden Fencing, A & P Fencing (UK) Limited
edge panels, trellis, gates picket fencing and Wooden Fencing, Concrete Woodside Farm, Dutton Lane
also concrete posts and gravel boards. Posts, Fencing Panels and Sutton Coldfield
Fencing Supplies, and we deliver West Midlands B75 5RJ
We deliver nationwide with our own vehicles, in bulk for trading through
T: 0121 323 2690
for a friendly competitive service phone our fleet of lorries, supplying
F: 0121 323 2690
builders merchants and garden
0121 323 2690 E: apfencing@aol.com
centres. Our focus has always
been that we believe in quality www.apfencing.co.uk
www.apfencing.co.uk starting from the ground up. By
NEW website,
New range
Procter Fencing and Concrete Another very useful facility on the
Products is launching an extensive website is the newsletter registration
range of fencing materials, together form, where Procter announces new
with a new dedicated website at products, special offers and end-of-
www.fencingmaterials.co.uk. line discounts.
The main categories of fencing
materials offered are concrete For more information visit
fenceposts, steel fenceposts, mesh www.fencingmaterials.co.uk.
rolls (chainlink and weldmesh), mesh Jason Torvill (North)
panel fencing, palisade fencing, 0113 286 2586
barbed wire, razor wire, fence fittings, jason@fencingmaterials.co.uk,
entrance gates and railings. Procter
John Procter (South)
also stocks tools and PPE (personal
02920 882222
protective equipment).
john@fencingmaterials.co.uk
Procter also offers support services
ranging from technical advice and
estimates for tendering purposes,
through to the preparation of
competitive prices. They can deliver
to site at agreed times or customers
can collect materials directly from
the company’s factories at Garforth
(Leeds) or Bedwas (South Wales).
One of the key features of the new
website at www.fencingmaterials.
co.uk is that visitors can download
datasheets and product drawings.
WHAT TO DO...
warning fencing and construction work doing, and although the fence
companies to be aware of the latest has been erected on a third party’s
scam which appears to be taking land, that person also claims to
advantage of the difficult trading have been duped by the bogus • Request a deposit or 30% to 50% upfront payment – a
times. management company. ‘We can go fraudster would be unhappy, and this helps warn you.
and take our fence back, but to enter
Bogus companies, posing as
genuine businesses are conning
the land requires a court order and • Get hold of official business letterheads and check
more large bills,’ said the company out the company with Companies House and VAT
contractors into installing fencing
spokesperson. registration with HMRC.
and then disappearing; owing fencing
companies tens of thousands of The police warn that callous criminals
pounds. One fencing contractor, who are cashing in on the recession. In • Carry out a credit check, a service offered at
did not want to be named said, ‘We these difficult trading times some a members discount by your local Chamber of
were asked to tender for some work companies are simply glad of the Commerce, or obtained through a number of
by a company that looked genuine. work, and can relax their normal commercial companies offering this service.
We needed the work and put in a low checks, which would help to ensure
bid and won. Only when we started they are not ripped off by fraudsters. • Chambers of Commerce also offer members free
chasing our money did we find 24/7 legal advice and a debt collection service.
Even though the recession is biting,
the company did not exist and had
there is still a need for due diligence
cleverly chosen a trading name which
and there are some simple steps
was very similar to that of a genuine
contractors should take to avoid
large company that we had already it can be difficult to spot – I’ll be more still requires due diligence.
being conned.
checked out on the internet, and so careful in future.’ The mobile contact
thought we were safe.’ As our contact told us, ‘it appears I number is now unobtainable and the
If you would like Phil Reads
was conned right from the outset, I bogus company has disappeared, but
The bogus company was in fact help contact 01274 610101
guess if someone sets out to rip you off be warned - securing good business
posing as a management company,
Defensive Architecture
Architects Barker Shorten have won Arts Council approval for a new
“castle” clad entirely with Vandgard Rotating Anti Climb Guards
A structure perched on the top of Roman towers with their banded around the building, making it
Rushenden Hill at the mouth of the elevations. But it is also reminiscent secure, but also seemingly wrapping
Thames looking out over the River of more modern, functional the tower in “tinsel”, allowing it to
Medway and the Isle of Sheppey. waterside structures with its robust glint and gleam in the sunlight with
galvanized steel frame. its many shiny facets and giving
It is a folly that makes playful
it a “gothic silhouette when seen
reference to the language of Its cladding is the familiar defensive
against the sky.
defensive architecture based on architecture of today: the Vandgard
The Napoleonic Martello Towers aluminium rotating anti-climb vanes Like all good “ancient monuments”,
with a simple circular plan and found everywhere, fixed in bands you enter it through a steel turnstile.
Access by a spiral staircase of thirty
nine steps brings visitors up to a
viewing platform at the top with a
360 degree view :details of visible
landmarks helpfully etched into the
coping.
A CCTV camera on a mast transmits For more information
the view down to other remote contact either
viewing locations closer to earth for Barker Shorten Architects,
those who do not wish to climb the 01323 642673 or
hill. 020 7729 1077.
Vandgard is manufactured from Vandgard Anti Climb Guards Ltd
6082 Aluminium which is corrosion Email: exec@vandgard.co.uk
free in marine environments yet has Web: www.vandgard.co.uk
the same tensile strength as mild Tel: 01797 229872
steel. Fax: 01797 229846
www.walfordtimber.co.uk
news
Jonathan Jay - Author & BBC2’s ‘Now I’m The Boss’ Presenter
‘If you can make your business operate during a downturn, you’ll be
a superstar when the economic scales tip. During a recession, you’ll
learn how to keep on top of your cash flow and you’ll learn the art
of negotiation. The businesses that are crumbling now were bad
businesses. They got lazy’
FENCING
SYSTEMS
FROM
STOCK! URBAN ANTI-CLIMB 358
IMPREST….YOU WILL BE
Rob Wilkinson takes a trip to Estonia to check out the timber
As a young and dynamic company
Imprest is fast forging a reputation
for excellence within the European
machine rounded timber market.
It’s easy to see why when you view
the modern operations at their
factory situated near Kunda on the
country’s north coast.
Twenty years ago Estonia was part
of the USSR but by 1991 this small
and feisty nation of 1.4 million people
had broken away and declared
independence as the first of many to
assume a distinct identity from their
former communist masters.
Imprest was established in 2001
as one of 22 businesses within the
Lemeks group, Estonia’s largest
native forestry firm that was founded
in 1993. Imprest employs around
60 people with significant scope harvested from across Estonia and business from dealing extensively comprehensive product range
for growth and is the third largest supply around 12,000 cubic metres with pulp wood predominantly for provides a solution for almost every
company in Lemeks contributing to to the UK and Irish markets. Weekly Scandanavian markets to focusing on timber related requirement within the
15% of the group’s overall turnover orders can be serviced through quality timber. fencing and landscaping sector and its
which in 2008 topped £50 million. Harwich via the Estonian port of ever growing range of safe and sturdy
“A major advantage of using Estonian
With a refreshingly progressive, Paldiski,” explained Timo who has play equipment is also proving very
timber is the quality. We have harsh
well organised, friendly and honest been in charge of operations since popular especially in central Europe.
winters with temperatures often
approach to doing business, Imprest 2004. All Imprest play sets comply with EN
dropping below minus 20 degrees
has made its mark across much 71-1 and EN 71-8 safety standards
Estonia has almost 22,000 square Celsius and that makes for a hardy
of Europe with around 45% of its and have TÜV safety certificate to
kilometres of forestry, half of which and long lasting wood that once
timber heading for the UK and prove their safety.
is state owned and FSC approved. treated has a significant lifespan.
Ireland through their Edinburgh Imprest itself is also FSC certified A state-of-the-art plant has taken
and Essex based sales agents Scan “The quality of the fibre and density
company holding chain of custody shape over the past eight years
UK. Imprest is also big in Norway, of the Nordic softwood that we
certification SW-COC-001086. The on land that was previously just
Germany and Spain with a flourishing harvest over here is much stronger
best selling UK products are 100mm fields with a well drilled and smart
domestic market through DIY chains than elsewhere in Europe due to a
x 3.66m rails as well as machine workforce comprising of local men
also accounting for around 10% of shorter growing season
rounded posts that find a ready and women working two eight hour
turnover market within the agricultural and “We have around two to three months shifts.
At just 28 years old CEO Timo Hermlin equestrian sectors. of stock available at our 40 acre
“We have invested over £3.5 million
is a manifestation of the firm’s Kunda site and an additional sorting
Imprest gets its name from a in technology and have two large
youthful vibrancy and commitment unit in Polva in the south.
combination of impregnation and treatment works that use Tanalith E
to quality and it’s grown under his Estonia. Logical and common sense “We divide our products into four and Wolman solutions,” he added.
auspices to become one of the major thinking goes into every aspect of an distinct categories namely fencing
players in the Baltic region. Going forward Timo is positive about
Estonian business! and landscaping products, gardening
the future despite the prevailing
“We use both pine and spruce products, play sets and buildings.
Timo went on: “We have evolved our global economic downturn: “We have
“Fencing and landscaping accounts a lot going for us in Estonia and we
for the vast majority of our business are feeling that we can continue to
with Scan UK who target the grow based on an excellent product
agricultural and landscaping sectors. range and other benefits. This year
We also produce some high quality will be one of consolidation but we
garden products such as pergolas but are in good health to face the future
find it difficult to compete with lesser as part of the Lemeks group.”
quality products from other Eastern
Anyone considering purchasing timber
European countries,” added Timo.
would do well to look at Estonia’s
Another key benefit is the way offering. Imprest are offering a 10%
Imprest’s timber is square packaged discount to all new customers on
and presented with safe and secure their first purchase. Please contact
holding mechanisms, a major their sales staff at Scan UK for
consideration in terms of health and details. All are guaranteed to be
safety. Quick delivery turnaround is suitably Imprest!
another advantage with full loads
often available within two weeks.
For more information visit
From planting posts to bollards, cattle www.imprest.ee/en/
Mark Bailey, Timo Hermlin and Howard Martin
fencing to mini sleepers Imprest’s
Feeding Assembly Sawing Nailing Gluing Stapling Screwing Handling Stacking Bespoke Machines
Tenoners Haunches Through feed Borers and Combination machines.
Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancs. Tel: 01706 852 108
aren’t, which are easy to install and fencing is your primary work we
which are time consuming and carry V mesh systems in heights
awkward. We carry large stocks of 1.8m, 2.0m and 2.4m and steel
and its all useful stock, its the sizes palisade in the same heights, plus
and materials contractors use all extension brackets, razor wire and
the time. For contractors whose barbed wire. If you have a site
forte is agricultural fencing we have needs securing quickly or wish to
stocknetting in 50m,100m, 250m fence off some work in progress to
and 500m rolls, all types of round make your work area safe we have
posts, strainers, plain wire and temporary fence panels, chestnut
gates in timber or galvanised steel pale rolls and orange safety barrier.
to complete the job. If security
The new warehouse and shop
AN UNDISPUTED SUCCESS...
In 2004 the Quickfencer was rolls, plus, there is also now 200mt
invented by John Brewer & Steve rolls of horse netting.
Rawcliffe when the pair entered
In 2008 they came out with the
the inventor’s competition at
post driver with backshift and
LAMMA show and won. Without
fitted the Bryce Suma Mast, which
any hesitation, they came home and
gives movement 2ft side shift, back
started a Limited Company, selling
and side tilt, and using the unique
100 machines inside the first year.
backshift can give as much as 40
The machine saves you both time inches movement, also there is a 20
and money when erecting new inch stabiliser leg.
fencing, making your job easier and
New for the 2009 LAMMA Show is
safer. Also, the Quickfencer fencing
the 4 strand and 2 strand barbed
machine is ideal for the erection of
wire unroller which we won a merit
any type of fencing; stock fencing,
certificate in the best improved
ranch fencing, cattle fencing, sheep
section. The 4 strand has fully
fencing, horse fencing and deer
adjustable spacings and can be used
fencing.
with up to 5 line wires. The 2 strand
At the 2005 show John & Steve attachment is fixed and designed to
came out with a post driver version put 2 lines on top of the sheep wire.
of the same model and won a prize The machines will also take 2000
again. mt rolls of barbed wire, working by
unrolling the wire semi-tensioned and
The Quickfencer 80 unrolls the wire
then to fully tension put a bar and
with speeds up to 10mph and you are
pull to get very high tension using the
able to put two 500mt rolls of wire on
locking system, which is considerably
it. You can put the clamps on and off
safer than manual erection.
in less than 1 second, which adds up
to double the working capacity. There .
is also a 120mm (4FT) horse version For more information visit
and a 2mt Deere Fencing version www.quickfencer,com
which can also use the 500mt 80cm
A FLEEt OF PROTECH
MACHINERY IS A SUCCESS...
Peter Mepsted finds out why
As the proud owner of no less and bushes which he managed to back up service. Additionally, he important his ‘fleet’ is to his
than three Protech Post Rammers, complete with minimum damage to is impressed by Protech’s attitude operation.
Uttoxeter based Richard Weston the vegetation. to making adaptations based on
could be described as having customer feedback – Richard
Utilising this equipment is very Richard can be contacted
something approaching a fleet of suggested the addition of a hose
important to Richard as he on 07866 762100
them! clamp on his 300 series and this is
conducts his fencing business
now fitted as standard! Protech Machinery can be
Two Protech 300’s (with 300kg in and around Staffordshire.
contacted on 0797 1079751
weights) and a Protech 18S (with Concentrating, predominantly, An additional item he finds very
210kg weight) make up this fleet on agricultural and equestrian useful is the rock spike that Protech
of equipment and are used on fencing, he remains busy despite supply as an extra. Richard recently
his tractors and a three ton mini the economic difficulties. Richard had a site where sandstone became
excavator respectively. With these explained how the effectiveness evident a little way below the
set ups, Richard commented that of his Protech fleet enables him to surface. By using the rock spike
he was regularly erecting stock and complete his workload effectively he was able to pilot the hole and
post and rail fencing, often using and productively. complete the job without difficulty.
up to 230mm diameter posts with Richard now has rock spikes for
Richard’s association with Protech
a length of 2.8metres. He added both his 300 and 18S rammers
goes back several years, to when he
that he mainly uses the tractor and he went on to explain how the
worked for another contractor who
mounted 300’s but that he added hydraulic removal ram on his 300
also owned a Protech post rammer.
a mini with the 18S to allow him series made light work of removing
Despite already being familiar with
to work in more difficult areas that the spike even from sandstone.
the manufacturer, he was keen to
the tractors cannot easily access.
point out that he found Protech From talking with Richard, there
He gave an example of a recent job
to be efficient and helpful with, is little doubt of his enthusiasm
down a pathway lined with trees
what he describes an excellent for Protech Machinery and how
PROTECH MACHINERY
TRACKED POST DRIVERS – A ONE MAN FENCING MACHINE, SAVE LABOUR, FUEL AND TIME!!
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OPTION FOR 10FT 250KG HAMMER
POSTS WEIGHT
800MM
TELESCOPIC
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COMPACT FOR
TRANSPORT
CELEBRATing 30 YEARS
Kubota (UK) Ltd is celebrating Mr T Omote, Managing Director of
a major milestone with the 30th Kubota (UK) Ltd said: “At Kubota
anniversary of the company’s we aim to attain an appropriate www.microplant.net
arrival in the UK and Ireland. The share of each market we serve.
UK company was set-up in 1979
as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Despite the tough conditions in
some sectors at the present time,
SaleS, Service & HireS
Kubota Corporation, which itself particularly construction, we remain of Mini TracTors, Mini Loaders,
was originally established in 1890. totally focussed on the needs of our fencing & Landscaping equipMenT
Kubota Tractor & Groundcare Division UK and Irish customers as we work,
has enjoyed 30 consecutive years at in conjunction with our nationwide
the forefront of the UK and Ireland network of Kubota dealers, towards
market for compact tractors and improving and maintaining our
ride-on mowers, as well as being t. leading position in all the three
he global leader in the sub 50hp main business sectors in which we
tractor sector. operate”.
ACCESS BARRIERS
Alexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Traffic barriers, parking posts,bollards and traffic flow plates
Procter Concrete and Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Manual traffic barriers, bollards etc. www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
CHAINLINK FENCING
Anderton Concrete 01606 79436 Sales Office Chainlink to BS1722 and fittings
Crowthorne Fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office EXTENSIVE RANGEOF ALL THINGS CHAINLINK – the solution provider!
Gaurdian Wire Ltd 0161 6246020 Sales Dept Full range of chainlink fencing
John Chirnside & Sons Ltd 01732 882 367 Sales Full range of chainlink fencing & gates
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Chainlink, posts, fittings, barbed wire, razor wire www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
CHESTNUT PALE MANUFACTURERS AND STOCKISTS
CWP Fencing 07985 298221 Colin Roots Chestnut materials and fencing, Sussex post and cleft rail
Estate Fencing Ltd 0142 4882888 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing and stakes
E. J Holmes & Sons Ltd 0162 2842797 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing and stakes plus panels and sheds
Manchester Chestnut 0161 7772314 Sales Dept MANUFACTURERS – ISO9002 – ACCREDITED
Torry Hill Farm 01795 830245 Sales Dept Chestnut fencing manufacturers, cleft post and rails plus stakes
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker Please take a look at www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
CONCRETE POST MANUFACTURERS
Anderton Concrete 0160 679436 Sales Office An extensive range of garden & security fencing
Crowthorne Fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office Full range of posts, panels and bollards
FP McCann 01455 290780 Sales Full range of fence posts and gravel boards
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvilll Full range of Concrete Posts & Gravel Boards www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
Stockport Fencing Ltd 0161 4770010 Sales Full range of concrete posts and panels available. www.stockportfencing.co.uk.
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01630 672722
Welch Fencing 01772 336476 Sales Full Range of concrete posts and panels available www.garden-fence-panels.co.uk
COLOURED STEEL FENCE AND LATTICE
Kookaburra Fencing Ltd 01638 508640 Sales Coloured steel fencing systems
Climar Colourfence Ltd 01594 544276 Sales Hi-tensile Zincalume colorbond steel. www.climar.com.au
CLEFT FENCING
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker Cleft chestnut fencing www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Winterbourne Zelston Fencing Ltd 01929 459245 Richard Bower Cleft fencing materials
CRASH BARRIER SUPPLIERS
Alexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Armco and Boxbeam
D & C Fencing 0800 5424037 Connor O’Brian Suppliers of all Crash Barrier Supplies including Armco
G & T Evans 01686 622100 Sales www.gtevans.co.uk
CREOSOTED FENCING AND TIMBER
Batsford Timber Ltd 01985 219555 Sales www.batsfordtimber.co.uk.
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01608 651096
HFS Timber 01604 581444 Sales www.hfstimber.co.uk
H J Webb & Son 01793 783879 Jez Webb www.webbswood.co.uk
DECKING AND ACCESSORIES
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Deck boards, Spindles, Newels, Handrails and Joists
Smee Timber Ltd 01606 55 55 00 Sales Hardwood and Softwood Decking www.smeetimber.com
ENGLISH OAK SUPPLIERS
A & J Scott Ltd 01668 217288 Ian Barfoot Cut Oak beams, suppliers of all grades of Oak round timbers www.ajscott.co.uk
D & C Fencing Contractors 0800 5424037 David Fisher Suppliers of all Crash Barrier Supplies including Armco
John Brooke Ltd 01664 823103 Sales All oak fencing and beam requirements
Corwen Forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales All oak fencing and beam requirements
A.J Charlton & Sons 0137 3812521 Sales All oak fencing and beam cut to required sizes
A Hingley & Son Ltd 01773 550055 John Hingley All oak fencing requirements
Linnell Bros Ltd 0132 7857217 Roger Linnell All oak fencing requirements
Morgan Timber 0163 4290909 Sales Dept All types, sawn or machined, from our sawmill
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
EUROPEAN FENCING SUPPLIES
Ashley Timber 01274 832700 Sales Office Importers and distributors of European timber products. sales@ashleytimber.com
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Screen, Gates, Lattice and Border panels
FITTINGS, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
British Gates & Timber Ltd 01580 291555 Sales Office All types of fittings, tools and accessories available
Corwen Forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales All types Available
Crowthorne Fencing & Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office The Solution Provider!
Procter Concrete & Fencing Products 0113 2862586 Jason Torvill Fence and Gate Fittings www.fencingmaterials.co.uk
Garden Furniture and Structures
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Softwood Furniture, Arches and Pergolas
GENERAL FENCE MANUFACTURERS
Alexandra Security Products 0870 8501112 Sales Full range of fittings, tools and accessories
Akinsons Fencing 01977 550 441 Sales All types of timber fencing www.atkinsonsfencing.co.uk
British Gates & Timber Ltd 01580 291555 Sales Office High quality pressure treated fencing available
Corwen Forestry Timber Products Ltd 01490 440316 Sales Full range of pressure-treated fencing
Derek Fox & Sons 01772 784626 Sales One stop suppliers and gate manufacturers. www.derekfoxtimber.co.uk
Gaurdian Wire Ltd 0161 6246020 Sales Dept All types of fencing available
GWR Agricultural Fencing Suppliers 01939 234880 Sales Traditional and peeled treated fencing
IAE Fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office Full range of standard & bespoke steel fencing
James Jones & Sons Ltd 01324 562241 Sales Office For the complete range of FSC certified fencing components including: posts, slats, .
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rails & gravel boards, capping & cant and feather edged boards
John Brooke Ltd 01664 823103 Sales Full range of pressure-treated fencing
A.E Evans 0197 8710455 Sales Office Machine rounded and traditionally peeled treated fencing
Western Log Group 0163 9896715 Tony Evans Pressure treated fencing
Carron Bridge Sawmill 01848 331661 Sales Office Full range of fencing slats and materials
Jon Walker Timber Products 0115 9655150 Jon Walker www.jonwalkertimber.co.uk
Stewart Timber Products 01236 727776 Sales Office www.stewartfencing.co.uk
Calders & Grandidge 01205 358866 Sales Office Residential, Agricultural, Highways Fencing – pressure treated
M & M Timber Co Ltd. 01299 832 611 Sales All Types of fencing available www.mmtimber.co.uk
Taylormade Timber Products Ltd 0191 372 0524 Sales Wide range of Fencing components, including posts, rails, boards, feather edge,.
cappings & Panels www.taylormadetimber.co.uk
Home Offices, Lodges, Cabins and Garages
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Scandinavian and European Home offices, Lodges, .
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Cabins and Garages
HURDLES
Chairworks 0208 2473700 Sales Office All types of garden products. Mainly hurdles, trellis & other types of borders
IAE Fencing 01538 755888 Sales Office Traditional steel hurdles & continuous bar
KDM International Ltd 01473 276900 Sales Importers, Stockist and Distributors of Willow and Hazel Hurdles
LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
Crowthorne Fencing & Landscaping Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office Paving rockery and aggregate supplies
Crowthorne Fencing Timber Suppliers 01234 273077 Sales Office Paving, aggregates, sleepers and lots more
Listers Timber 01777 228 219 Sales www.listerstimber.co.uk
M & M Timber Co Ltd 01299 832 611 Sales All types of Landscape products www.mmtimber.co.uk
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE
Leightweight Solutions Ltd 0161 4770010 Sales Litecrete® full range of posts and gravel boards available. www.litecrete.co.uk.
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01630 672722
ONE STOP SUPPLIERS
Batsford Timber 01985 219555 Sales Stocks of post, mesh, gates, railings, fittings .
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01608 651096
Corwen Forestry Timber Products 01490 440316 Sales All fencing and landscape requirements
Crowthorne Fencing and Landscape Suppliers 01344 885451 Sales Office All fencing and landscape requirements