Tuesday, February 21, 2012

DoorKing Adds Wireless Voice, Data and Video!

DoorKing Adds Wireless Voice, Data and Video!
Press Release  - Fen 18, 2012
Inglewood, CA – DoorKing has introduced a wireless adapter for its 1812 Series of residential telephone intercom systems. The adapter will provide homeowners with high quality wireless voice, data and video.....

LMT Mercer Group, Inc Expands New Innovative Designer Product Line

LMT Mercer Group, Inc Expands New Innovative Designer Product Line
Press Release  - Fen 20, 2012
Lawrenceville, N.J. - LMT Mercer Group, Inc. is proud to announce the expansion of The Designer Product Line.....

B&M Wood Products has developed a new type of deer fence

B&M Wood Products has developed a new type of deer fence
Press Release  - Fen 18, 2012
B&M Wood Products has developed a new type of deer fence that is very functional, cheap, and easy to install. We make the fence system from 6' to 10' tall and 12' feet wide....

Trex to be featured on 'This Old House'

Trex to be featured on 'This Old House'
Washington Business Journal  - Fen 15, 2012
Winchester, Va.-based Trex Co. Inc. , whose decking products cost more than wood but require less maintenance, is being featured in a historic renovation project on the PBS program "This Old House."...

ActiveYards™ Names The Fence Authority The Best Overall Dealer In The Nation

ActiveYards™ Names The Fence Authority The Best Overall Dealer In The Nation
Open PR  - Fen 21, 2012
The Fence Authority, a premier source for fence products and installation since 1996, has recently been named the nation’s “Best overall dealer of ActiveYards™ fences”.....

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Letter Bob Burton AFA

Letter from AFA President Bob Burton
Letter  - Fen 6, 2012
Dear Fence Industry, Hello! My name is Bob Burton and I am your new American Fence Association president. I am writing to let each of you, whether you are a member of our great association or not, that you are an integral part of our industry.....

New CertainTeed® Bufftech® Galveston™ Privacy Fence Colors Allow Building Professionals to Mix and Match Fence Styles

New CertainTeed® Bufftech® Galveston™ Privacy Fence Colors Allow Building Professionals to Mix and Match Fence Styles
Press Release  - Fen 14, 2012
CertainTeed Corporation is bringing more color options to its Bufftech® Galveston™ with CertaGrain® vinyl privacy fence, offering building professionals more design options....

ADI (Absolute Distribution, Inc.) Appointed as Distributor for Fortress Railing Products in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota

ADI (Absolute Distribution, Inc.) Appointed as Distributor for Fortress Railing Products in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Press Release  - Fen 13, 2012
Minneapolis, MN – based Absolute Distribution, Inc. (ADI, www.absolutedist.com) and Richardson, TX based Fortress Railing Products (www.fortressrailing.com) announce their partnership to distribute Fortress Railing Products in the upper Midwest.....

Free BD Loops Seminars to be held at Multi Sales, Inc – La Palma Branch on March 28th 2011

Free BD Loops Seminars to be held at Multi Sales, Inc – La Palma Branch on March 28th 2011.
Press Release  - Fen 13, 2012
Brian Dickson of BD Loops will be presenting the highly acclaimed “Everything you need to know about Loops” seminar at Multi Sales, Inc 11th Annual Mini-Commercial Trade Show....

AFA Honors Encon President with Distinguished Service Award

AFA Honors Encon President with Distinguished Service Award
Press Release  - Fen 13, 2012
The American Fence Association (AFA) recognized its members who are setting the standard of excellence in the fence, security, deck and railing industry during its annual awards presentation at FENCETECH’12 in Miami, ...

Trex Fencing New National Distribution

Trex Fencing New National Distribution
Press Release  - Fen 10, 2012
The popular and industry-leading Trex® Seclusion® composite fencing is now available for purchase through new national distribution. Previously the fencing product was only offered for purchase by truckload and with limited availability...

DoorKing Introduces Solar Powered Gate Operators!

DoorKing Introduces Solar Powered Gate Operators!
Press Release - Fen 6, 2012
Inglewood, CA – DoorKing has expanded its line of vehicular gate operator product offerings with the recent introduction of solar powered control boxes that can be used on the companies low voltage swing gate operator line....

2012 Regional Trade Show coming to Newport RI

2012 Regional Trade Show coming to Newport RI
Press Release - Fen 6, 2012
The AFA Northeast Chapter trade show and seminar are coming to Newport RI this March 2 and March 3 2012. The show is being held at the Hyatt Regency Newport....

RICE Hydro introduces a simple two man operation hand held earth auger post hole digger

RICE Hydro introduces a simple two man operation hand held earth auger post hole digger
Press Release - Fen 6, 2012
RICE Hydro introduces a simple two man operation hand held earth auger post hole digger, the DIRTDAWG-TM11 is an awesome digging machine...

International fencing firm prosecuted for serious safety failings

International fencing firm prosecuted for serious safety failings
Health and Safety Executive (press release) - Fen 3, 2012
An international fencing manufacturer has been fined after a worker suffered severe injuries to his left arm at a production plant in Sheffield. Betafence Ltd of Shepcote Lane, ...

Fence Industry to Spotlight the Importance of Saving Lives With "Simple Steps Save Lives Pledge"

Fence Industry to Spotlight the Importance of Saving Lives With "Simple Steps Save Lives Pledge"
MarketWatch  - Jan 24, 2012
MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Industry leaders from the fencing industry can take the Pledge that could ultimately save a child's life this week while attending the AFA/FENCETECH 2012 show at the Miami Beach Convention Center...

Trex Company Honored for Manufacturing 'Greenest' Deckin

Trex Company Honored for Manufacturing 'Greenest' Decking
MarketWire - Jan 19, 2012
WINCHESTER, Va., Jan 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Trex Company TREX +1.05% , the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, recently took top honors ....

Three New, Distinctive Colors of CertainTeed® Bufftech® Chesterfield Privacy Fence Offer Design Flexibility, Contribute to Whole Yard Approach

Three New, Distinctive Colors of CertainTeed® Bufftech® Chesterfield Privacy Fence Offer Design Flexibility, Contribute to Whole Yard Approach
Press Release  - Jan 30, 2012
CertainTeed introduces three new multi-chromatic blend colors to its Bufftech® Chesterfield with CertaGrain® vinyl privacy fence that bring together an industry-only combination of woodgrain texture and variegated color....

VEKA New! Outdoor Living Website Launch

VEKA New! Outdoor Living Website Launch
Press Release  - Jan 25, 2012
Today, VEKA's new website dedicated to its' Outdoor Living Products division was unveiled at FenceTech 2012!....

Patent Granted for Bryce Suma Post Driver Design

Patent Granted for Bryce Suma Post Driver Design
Stackyard - Jan 27, 2012
A unique combination of adjustments on Bryce Suma Profi post drivers has been granted patent protection for the way it enables fence posts to be driven in tight field corners and other awkward situations inaccessible to conventional machines.....

CertainTeed Brings Industry-Leading Woodgrain Texture to Bufftech® Danbury™ Picket Fence

CertainTeed Brings Industry-Leading Woodgrain Texture to Bufftech® Danbury™ Picket Fence
Press Release - Jan 24, 2012
(Valley Forge, Pa.) – CertainTeed Corporation is bringing a modern twist to traditional picket fence by integrating its exclusive texturing process to the Bufftech® Danbury™ product line. Replicating the look and feel of true wood craftsmanship, Danbury with Select Cedar™ is now available in seven colors that complement the entire Bufftech product line. ...

Avon Barrier Company introduce new range of PAS 68 static bollards

Avon Barrier Company introduce new range of PAS 68 static bollards
Security Park - Jan 11, 2012
Avon Barrier Company Ltd. has introduced a new range of static bollards, all of which have been physically crash-tested to PAS 68 standard. ...

AFA and FENCETECH Continue to Partner with Habitat for Humanity

AFA and FENCETECH Continue to Partner with Habitat for Humanity
Press Release - Jan 10, 2012
FENCETECH/DECKTECH'12, the largest trade show for the fence, deck, railing and access control industry, will continue its partnership with Habitat for Humanity and donate extra materials to the nonprofit following the show in Miami on January 25-27 ...

ASTM F567 - 11a Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence

ASTM F567 - 11a Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence
environmental-expert.com/ - Jan 10, 2012
This practice establishes the standard installation procedures for chain-link fences. It includes site preparation, post location, post setting, and terminal post bracing measures....

BD Loops Builds New Demo Boards & Portable Stand-In Loop Class Now Available!

BD Loops Builds New Demo Boards & Portable Stand-In Loop Class Now Available!
Press Release - Jan 4, 2012
BD Loops’ acclaimed 90 minute educational seminar “Everything You Need to Know about Loops” is now available as a portable training package to our distributors.....

Royal Building Products closing Indiana plant

Royal Building Products closing Indiana plant
Plastic News - Dec 21, 2011
Royal Building Products plans to close its Milford, Ind., plant in March. The major extrusion firm, a subsidiary of Georgia Gulf Corp. of Atlanta, said it issued WARN notices on Dec. 13 to the approximate 70 employees in Milford. The site produces vinyl decking, fence and railing and was part of Georgia Gulf’s acquisition....


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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

MOST WANTED FENCING PLIERS DESIGN NOW AVAILABLE FROM MALCO

MOST WANTED FENCING PLIERS DESIGN NOW AVAILABLE FROM MALCO
Press Release  - Dec 12, 2011
This legendary, versatile fencing pliers design goes wherever the work is. Available in a highly maneuverable 8-in (203 mm) model or high-leverage, 10-in (254 mm) length,...

SPS Presents BD Loops "Everything You Need to Know About Loops" Seminar a Big Success

SPS Presents BD Loops "Everything You Need to Know About Loops" Seminar a Big Success
Press Release  - Dec 12, 2011
On October 26th, 2011 the Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC – West Virginia branch (SPS) hosted BD Loops popular “Everything You Need to Know about Loops” educational seminar. Stephens Pipe & Steel is the Largest 100% American-owned Fence Products Manufacturer/Distributor...

Zareba Offers Tips to Cost-effectively Maintain Electric Fencing Systems

Zareba Offers Tips to Cost-effectively Maintain Electric Fencing Systems
Marketwatch  - Nov 30, 2011
Woodstream Corporation, a global manufacturer of animal control products including FiShock and Zareba brand of electronic containment systems that provide safe,....