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Industry Press Releases

Encon Electronics Hosts Second GIOC Test
Press Release  - Jun 23, 2009
Chicago-Area Townhome Development Trades Aging Wood Fence For Classic Look of CertainTeed Vinyl Fence
Press Release  - Jun 23, 2009
Future Fibre Technologies signals its long term commitment to Middle East region with local office opening
PressReleaseNetwork.com (press release)  - Jun 25, 2009
Turnstyle Enterprises Launches Vinyl Gate Operator Website
Press Release  - Jun 17, 2009
BD loops introduces the "Loopalator" a free loop calculator
Press Release  - Jun 20, 2009
Troax Fencing creates safety zones at News Internationals new printing complex
Materials Handling World Magazine  - Jun 23, 2009
CHAMBERLAIN® PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS INTRODUCES NEW LIFTMASTER® VARIABLE SPEED HEAVY-DUTY SLIDE GATE OPERATOR
Press Release  - Jun 15, 2009
NEW PROFESSIONAL WEB SITE FROM GTO ACCESS SYSTEMS (GTO/PRO)
Press Release  - Jun 15, 2009
TimberTech® Introduces ADA Compliant Hand Rail
Press Release  - Jun 15, 2009
FiberTech Polymers: Recycling the Recycled
Earth911.com  - Jun 15, 2009
Encon continues emphasis on training with Apollo technical seminar
Press release  - Jun 8, 2009
NEW Z/Post hit the shelves at Berco Redwood of Sacramento
Press release  - Jun 8, 2009
LMT MERCER GROUP INTRODUCES NEW ADA COMPLIANT RAILING SYSTEM
Press release  - Jun 1, 2009
The Click2Enter-I Emergency Gate Access System To Be Installed In Rio Grande Valley Border Fence Project
PR Web (press release)  - Jun 4, 2009
NEW GTO, INC CORPORATE WEBSITE
Press Release  - May 21, 2009
NEW MULTI-ANGLE BRACKET SYSTEM BY LMT
Press Release  - May 28, 2009
MoistureShield Composite Decking and LifeCycle Fencing Now Available in the West through BlueLinx
PR Web (press release)  - May 27, 2009
Unmanned, Heavy-Duty Parking Barrier Gate is RFID-enabled
ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)  - May 28, 2009
Campbell Hausfeld Launches Three New Air Nailers
Press release  - May 18, 2009
LMT Mercer Group, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of 29 new products for 2009
Press Release  - May 26, 2009
HySecurity Introduces “Smart” Pad-Mounted Swing Gate Operator:SwingSmart DC™
Press Release  - May 18, 2009
Fence winder speeds setup and teardown
Great Falls Tribune  - May 20, 2009
New Trex® Fencing Collection Now Widely-Available Nationwide
Press Release  - May 18, 2009
Fencing manufacturer to open local plant
Indianapolis Business Journal  - May 13, 2009
ATG Access in world first with latest anti-terrorist bollard
www.approvedbusiness.co.uk (press release)  - May 19, 2009
Giving a Wink to Pink at Ontario Events
Press Release  - May 7, 2009
New Almond Color Vinyl Privacy Fence from CertainTeed Expands Color Selection for Cutting-Edge Stucco Alternative
Press Release  - May 4, 2009 ..
FENCETECH’09/DECKTECH’09 Receives High Mark
Press Release  - Apr 27, 2009
CertainTeed Brings Innovative CertaGrain® Texture to Galveston Privacy Fence
Press Release  - Apr 17, 2009
Artisan Precast Supports the Environment with its Eco-Friendly Precast Concrete Products
PR Web (press release)  - Apr 21, 2009
Omega II Fence Sytems introduces Harmony
Press Release  - Apr 7, 2009
American Access Systems introduces the New AdvantageDKW Wireless Entry Keypad
Press Release  - Apr 7, 2009
Kroy Building Products by Ply Gem Introduces New Woodland Select™ Colors for its Premium, Vinyl Exterior Fencing
Press Release  - Apr 2, 2009
XFM, Inc. debuts a new bold Ornamental Fence panel!
Press Release  - Apr 1, 2009
GARAGE DOOR EXPO SET FOR NASHVILLE
Press Release  - Apr 14, 2009
Encon-DoorKing Tech. Seminar Highlights New Products
Professional Door Dealer  - Apr 10, 2009
The Future of Glass Fencing
Architecture and Design  - Apr 8, 2009
Fortress Spring Stimulus Offers FREE Post with Fence Panel Purchase
Press Release  - Apr 3, 2009
Encon Electronics Announces a New GIOC Testing Date
Press Release  - Apr 7, 2009
Optellios Unveils Self-Healing Perimeter Intrusion Detection System
BusinessWire  - Apr 1, 2009
Road Blocker and Boom Gate for Car Parks
PR.com (press release)  - Apr 1, 2009
Reportlinker Adds US Fencing Products Market Report
Earthtimes (press release)  - Apr 1, 2009

Industry Press Releases People

Integrated Security Systems, Inc. Announces New B&B ARMR President
Business Wire  - Jun 8, 2009
Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Expands Team
Newswire Today (press release)  - May 25, 2009
Tiger Claw President David Hartmann Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award Finalist for New England
MarketWire (press release)  - May 19, 2009
Best Vinyl Appoints John Morrell as CEO
Business Wire (press release)  - Apr 13, 2009
Trex® employee honored for exceptional safety efforts
Reno Gazette Journal  - Apr 1, 2009
CEO emphasizes unwavering commitment and faith in dreams
Tallahassee.com, FL  - Jan 21, 2009
NILES FENCE & SECURITY PRODUCTS HIRES STACEY HOOVER AS GENERAL MANAGER
Press Release  - Jan 22, 2009
BD loops celebrates 8 years in business
Press Release  - Jan 19, 2009

Decking Industry

Timber Holdings International Launches Low Maintenance Hybrid Commercial Grade Decking
BusinessWire  - Jun 30, 2009
Moistureshield Composite Decking Now Available In Solid Profile
BuildingOnline.com  - Jun 24, 2009
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces DeckTools Design Software for
BuildingOnline  - Jun 14, 2009
Do Your Deck and Do Good For "VIP" Parks
PR Web (press release)  - Jun 23, 2009
AERT's MoistureShield Green Decking Now Available in Solid Profile
GlobeNewsWire (press release)  - Jun 11, 2009
Wahoo Decks Offers Fire-Safe Deck Board and Deck Joist Noncombustible Building Products for Outdoor Living Market
PR Web (press release)  - Jun 4, 2009
DeckExpo 2009 October 27-30 in Indianapolis
Building Online  - Jun 8, 2009
The pros & cons of having a recycled-material deck
Nashua Telegraph  - May 29, 2009
Design Options Expand with Composite Decking
Building-Products.com  - May 26, 2009
International PVC Maker Expands to Decking & Railing
Building-Products.com  - May 26, 2009
AERT's Green Building Products Receive Evaluation Report From ICC-ES
Building-Products.com  - May 20, 2009
Give Your Deck a 'Face Lift' This Summer - Resurfacing With Trex Adds Value and Curb Appeal at a Fraction of the Cost
PR Web (press release)  - May 25, 2009
New Ultra-low Maintenance Deck Railing System Announced
PitchEngine (press release)  - May 22, 2009
48 million feet of composite decking recalled
KVAL  - May 18, 2009
CPSC May 13 Press Release - May 13, 2009
Check your deck for deterioration - May 13, 2009

Tropical Looks, the Latest in Composite Deck Trends
PitchEngine (press release)  - May 14, 2009
A.E.R.T. Launches Enhanced MoistureShield Composite Decking Web Site
BuildingOnline  - May 5, 2009 <
Alternative Decking Picks Up
BPD-Building Products Digest  - May 6, 2009
TimberTech Again Named Archadeck’s “Preferred Partner”
Press Release  - Apr 9, 2009
AZEK(R) Deck Terra Collection in New Rich, Earthy Colors Ready for Outdoor Entertaining
PR Newswire (press release)  - May 5, 2009
More Green Innovation from VAST Enterprises: VAST® Composite Deck Pavers Bring the Style and Appeal of Brick Pavers Up to Decks

Focus on the US Wood & Competitive Decking Market
Business Wire  - Apr 28, 2009
Timeless Timber takes decking to a higher level
www.approvedbusiness.co.uk (press release)  - Apr 28, 2009
Latitudes Luster railing system
Construction and Maintenance News  - Apr 17, 2009
Builder Select PVC Porch Railing and PVC Deck Railing -- The Latest from HB&G
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)  - Apr 17, 2009
PVC and Composite Decking Leader Fiberon® Delivers Industry's First 10-Year Stain and Fade Warranty
PRWeb (press release)  - Apr 14, 2009
Americas Watchdog Initiates A National Investigation Of Treated Wood Decking Material
PR Web (press release)  - Apr 6, 2009
RDI Toughens Up Novaline Railing Systems And Offers New Options
Building Online  - Apr 1, 2009
Wood Composite Technologies Inc. announces Russian market entry and possible operational consolidation
Trading Markets (press release)  - Apr 2, 2009

FenceWeek most read

Westchester board approves $2M budget for new Playland fence
Lower Hudson Journal news  - Jun 13, 2009
WHITE PLAINS - Westchester County is spending nearly $2 million to replace the 80-year-old iron railing along the boardwalk and install new fencing throughout Playland Amusement Park....

FenceBids Job of the week

Security Fence Installation
Solicitation Number: DTFACE-09-R-29088
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: Fish and Wildlife Service
Location: Weldon Springs, Missouri
Posted Date June 19, 2009

Security Fence Installation at the Terminal Radar approach Control

This project includes all work associated with the Security Fence Installation at the Terminal Radar Approach Control, Weldon Springs, Missouri The work includes but is not limited to the following: The installation of a 8' High Steel Simulated Wrought Iron Ornamental Fence with sliding cantilever automated gates with gate operator, installation of 7' High Vinyl coated Chain Link Fence with Mower Gate, Gate Control Video (GCV) pole, installation of power and control wiring, Rear Yard Video (RYV) pole, and Intercom/Call Station at the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility in Weldon Springs, Missouri.

Product Showcase


Tanner Bolt & Nut Corp

Break-Away Nuts

Break-Away nuts are suitable for applications where removal of a fixture is not intended and when prevention of tampering is important. After tightening to the proper torque, the hex head breaks away leaving a conical shaped tamper resistant nut. They are used extensively in correctional institutions, hospitals, schools, public places and retail stores to secure a variety of products. Break-Away nuts are manufactured from ZAMAC 5 zinc alloy and are now available also in 18.8 stainless steel. The nuts are tapped to standard bolt dimensions and are also available tapped oversize for hot dip galvanized fasteners. Tanner Bolt & Nut Corp. specializes in providing security solutions to the fence contractor.

    http://www.tannerfence.com

FenceWeek Marketing Blog

September 16, 2008
Customer Testimonials and the Internet

We came across a video on Google news this week called the Boston Fence Guide. It is a blog and video on how one customer decided on which fence company to pick. It has some wonderful insight on what his thought process was. What his concerns were, what were the pluses and minuses and how he eventually...
FenceWeek Marketing Blog

Contractors in News

Fence Company, Penn Fencing, Inc., Names New President amid Continued Growth in 2009
PR Web (press release)  - May 24, 2009
Company set to 'make the big move'
Great Falls Tribune  - May 24, 2009
Dress up that drab chain link fence, homeowners
Florida Times-Union  - May 11, 2009
Closing path in South Albany
Albany Democrat Herald  - May 8, 2009
Nearly 40 Years of Fences
Flathead Beacon  - Mar 31, 2009
Saddles of Joy corrals big donation from fence company
Yuma Sun, AZ  - Jan 29, 2009
Fence man who beat cancer invites 600 people to party
Burnley Citizen, UK  - Jan 29, 2009
Aldermen ask for answers on fence
New Britain Herald, CT  - Jan 18, 2009
Ambitious Zootech won't be fenced in
Stoke & Staffordshire, UK  - Jan 15, 2009
Sacramento's S&S Fence Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Open Press (press release)  - Jan 15, 2009
Long Fence building 'green' warehouse
Maryland Gazette, MD  - Dec 24, 2008
Invention's proving work-a-bull
Maryland Gazette, MD  - Dec 24, 2008
Lewiston man paralyzed in canyon fall
Lewiston Morning Tribune (subscription), ID  - Nov 20, 2008
Fence Factory Assists in the Rescue Efforts for the Neglected Horses of a Lockwood Valley Ranch
Ventura County Star, CA  - Nov 19, 2008
Enter the Ugly Fence Contest
WJHG-TV, FL  - Nov 20, 2008
Fencing Business Creates Controversy With Obama Sign
Midland Mirror, Canada  - Nov 17, 2008
The tale of the disappearing fence contractor
KING5.com, WA  - Nov 13, 2008
Running a fence firm takes a lot of groundwork
Los Angeles Times, CA  - Nov 3, 2008
Police investigate Fairview Cemetery fence
New Britain Herald, CT  - Oct 19, 2008
'A huge effect'
Times, IN  - Oct 19, 2008
How Partnering with Like Minded Businesses Can Help Weather the Crunch
AJP Online, UK  - Oct 21, 2008
Fence firm supplies fabrics for exotic island hotel
Burnley Citizen, UK  - Oct 19, 2008
Fencing company treats workers for 25th anniversary
Bridgwater Mercury, UK  - Oct 9, 2008
Rocky Hill Contractor Sanctioned By State
Hartford Courant, CT  - Oct 14, 2008
Council seeks answers on cemetery fence
New Britain Herald, CT  - Oct 9, 2008
Cemetery fence goes up, but not as expected
New Britain Herald, CT - Sep 13, 2008
Avon fence company sponsors Design Home project
Avon Messenger, MA - Sep 10, 2008

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March 10, 2009

Economic Stimulus Package - and the Fence Industry

Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“Act”). President Obama signed the Act into law on February 17, 2009. The Act provides a series of
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March 31, 2009

Adapting to the Economy

There was an interesting article in today's FenceWeek about a landscape contractor embracing the do-it-yourself er. They will come out, dig the holes and set the posts ...

Question of the Week Blog


  Protecting the Perimeter

May 14, 2007

The Transition of the Low Tech Fence

Yesterday I saw a cartoon picturing the US / Mexican border in the background, with new 20' fencing being installed. In the foreground was a ladder shop with a gentleman up on a ladder changing his signage to read, "New - 21' Ladders on Sale." ...

Protecting the Perimeter

 Fencing and the Internet

April 24, 2007

Bad PR and the Fence Contractor
There's a story in this week's FenceWeek about a fence company that puts offensive jokes on signs in front of its business. They got a lot of free PR - but not very good. Boycotts were launched, old customers came out to state how he's done this for years

Fence Contractor and the Internet

 Vinyl Fence & Deck Blog

September 11, 2007

Selling Vinyl Decks vs Composites
So much hoopla has been made about composite decking in recent years, that wood and vinyl manufacturers have felt like they have to get in on the market in order to capture their share.... ...

Vinyl Blog

 History of Fences

February 20, 2007

A fence by any other name...
One thing we do when searching for the news for Fenceweek is weed out all the stories about fencing that have nothing to do with the kind you install. There are homonyms, fencing with different meanings, and many stories related to those other meanings. And like you, we sometimes get curious... so we started reading ...

History of Fences

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Pool Safety Measures Ensure Safe Summer Fun
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July 4, 2006
Pool Fencing Challenges and Opportunities Many times, when I've spoken at fencing industry meetings, the Q&A portion of the meeting stimulates some of the most interesting discussion of the day. Fencers have presented many challenges they've faced in meeting pool codes and passing building code inspections....
Pool Fencing Blog

 Markup & Profit Blog

Markup and Profit is a new feature to FenceWeek. Michael Stone is a coach and consultant for construction companies throughout the U.S.. Although the advice is not specific to the fence industry, we hope you agree that his advice is spot on.

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Planning 2008 - Part 2

Last week's newsletter ended with "Have you tried direct mail advertising? What have you tried that generated the type of leads you want? That is where to focus your money. Check the results monthly to see the results and adjust your advertising as needed."


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