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Duralock Appointment to Boost World Sales
Duralock – the Oxfordshire based provider of high-performance PVCu fencing – has boosted the international credentials of its senior team with the appointment of Mark Ware as non-executive director. Brought in to advise Duralock on its continued international expansion, his remit includes strategic oversight aimed at helping the company retain its reputation for delivering world-class […]
Perry Makes Wesbite Investment to Aid Sales
A. Perry, the West Midlands based supplier and manufacturer, has invested in excess of £30,000 to launch a new B2B umbrella website which brings its three brands; Perry Equestrian, Primus and Perry Hardware under one roof. The investment in its online presence and improved digital performance has been 12 months in planning and development; and […]
Funding Deadline is on the Horizon Warns Training Body
“Call to action” is the alert from Fencing and Construction Training (FaCT) with the deadline to sign up for their current funding programme on 31 July 2021 not far away. Those 24 or over and based in England, then could be eligible for the funding to support gain the blue FISS CSCS card for skilled […]
Heras Launches Updated PIDS
Heras has launched its next generation of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDSs) into the UK market as it looks to up its product line-up. The company is building on the first generation of PIDSs with significant innovations that have resulted in a new, simplified portfolio with next-generation capabilities. Its new GeoMic and GeoPoint systems – […]
Barkers Appoint New Director
Fencing and gate manufacturer Barkers Fencing, have appointed Adam Savage (pictured) to the post of marketing and sales director. Joining the Stoke based company in 2000, he was promoted to UK sales manager in 2007 and more recently took on responsibility for exports. Over the past 21 years he has gained extensive knowledge of the […]
Tornado Get Gold Accreditation from IIP
Manufacturer Tornado Wire has won gold going into the top 20 of companies in the UK for Inverstors in People. With operations in Warwickshire, Cumbria (pictured) and Perthshire, the company has once again put itsself through the hoops of the accreditation process and come out with a shining to gain We invest in people, gold […]
Fastline and Corbetts Agree Deal
A Midlands manufacturer has teamed with a Shropshire company to deliver what is being described as a ‘galvanizing’ first. Fastline Steel Services has signed a multi-million pound agreement with galvanizers Corbetts to exclusively use Plant A at its Telford site, guaranteeing over 15,000 tonnes of perimeter steel fencing will be galvanized there every year. The […]
First Fence Investment Focus
First Fence has made a major investment in its transportation capacity as it continues to invest in product and up its management systems. The Swadlincote based company, with five depots around the UK, has added three 32-tonne artics together with Moffett forklifts to its fleet of 48 vehicles which will further increase in April with […]
Warranty Scheme Hope
Findings of a fencing industry survey that aims to put an end to the protracted row over timber treatment have been submitted. The Association of Fencing Industries has handed details to executives the Wood Preservation Association hoping that it could lead to the introduction of some form of warranty scheme. Over 200 contractors from around […]
Bracket Takes the Mesh Strain
A problem-solving mesh installation bracket is part of a number of lifting options aimed at easing installation, maintenance and access. The patented QAB bracket is the brainchild of Chris Johnstone , managing director of Scottish based WCC Westcoast, which has been involved in high security mesh contracts since the company was established twenty eight years […]
