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Heras Launches Updated PIDS

Last updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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 – […]

Tornado Get Gold Accreditation from IIP

Last updated: Thursday, April 22, 2021

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

Last updated: Tuesday, March 9, 2021

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 […]

Gate Safe in Legal Link

Last updated: Monday, March 8, 2021

Gate Safe, the campaigning charity that aims to improve standards in automated gate safety, has partnered with law firm BLM to provide the Gate Safe Aware Installer network with access to professional legal counsel. BLM is an insurance risk and commercial law firm with both a domestic and international focus and the business has been […]

Warranty Scheme Hope

Last updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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

Last updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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 […]

Duralock Equestrian Appointment

Last updated: Thursday, November 26, 2020

PVCu fencing specialist Duralock has appoionted David Attwood to head up the company’s new racing and equestrian operations. He boosts the company’s specialist knowledge in the equestrian market and will be responsible for offering pro-active tailor-made solutions for today’s racecourses. With a wealth of experience from his time as operations executive for the Jockey Club […]

Borg Launches Covid Beating Lock

Last updated: Monday, October 19, 2020

Locks and lock handles are a potential high-transmission surface for the coronavirus but an Essex lock manufacturer has come up with a solution specifically designed to limit the transmission of COVID-19. Borg Locks has patented a physical copper alloy shield for their digital push-button combination locks which they hope will ‘lock the door’ against COVID-19. […]

Naylor Promises Wider Range

Last updated: Monday, September 21, 2020

Naylor Concrete Products has acquired the business and certain assets of concrete fencing manufacturer Procter Fencing for an undisclosed sum. Procter Fencing is a manufacturer and supplier of concrete fence posts and ancillary products. The business has a turnover of £3.3m, is based in Garforth and employs 32 people; Procter director Keith Kirwin will be […]

Birkdale Locks in Patents

Last updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

In a move that reaffirms the company’s position as a leader in advanced gate and fencing hardware Birkdale, has been awarded full product patents for the single and double locking versions of its innovative GATEMATE® Euro Profile Long Throw Lock. Designed to provide avanced gate security across all types of applications, the GATEMATE® Euro Profile […]