TrustMark Changes TrustMark has issued a consultation on redeveloping the quality scheme for home improvement work to strengthen consumer protection. The proposed changes include TrustMark managing business registration, fee collection, and application and due‐diligence checks, whilst Scheme Providers validate the competence of a business. The deadline for responses is Tuesday 27 October. FenceX 2027 – Plans Are Gathering Pace […]
AFI members sweep the podium at British Open Fencing Championship 2026 The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) was proud to see its members deliver an outstanding performance at the McVeigh Parker British Open Fencing Championship 2026, with AFI contractors claiming all three podium positions at this year’s competition. Held during the APF Show at Ragley Estate’s […]
What Happens When You Get It Wrong? There’s demonstrating best practice – and then there’s deliberately doing it wrong and seeing what happens. At this Thursday’s AFI & AFA Best Practice Day at Kirkley Hall, our demonstration team will be doing both. Rather than simply constructing a perfect fence for attendees to watch, the team will […]
Next Week – Join Us at Kirkley Hall! After months of planning, the AFI & AFA Autumn Best Practice Day is almost here! On Thursday 15th October, we’ll be at Northumberland College – Kirkley Hall Campus for a day dedicated to practical fencing skills, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice across the industry. And if you’ve been meaning to […]
AFI Members Sweep the Podium at the British Open Fencing Championship It was a fantastic result for AFI members at today’s British Open Fencing Championship, sponsored by McVeigh Parker, with AFI members taking every place on the podium at APF 2026. Fifteen two-person teams from England, Scotland, Wales and Switzerland took on the demanding four-hour competition, constructing 60 […]
British Open Fencing Championship, sponsored by McVeigh Parker at APF 2026 The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) will be well represented at this year’s British Open Fencing Championship, with several AFI member companies and contractors competing at the APF Exhibition at Ragley Hall on 25 September 2026. Sponsored by McVeigh Parker as part of the APF Show, […]
Tornado Wire opens its doors again to inspire the next generation of manufacturers National Manufacturing Day returns to Millom following the success of Tornado Wire’s first event last year. Tornado Wire will open the doors of its Millom factory to local students on Thursday 24 September as part of Make UK’s National Manufacturing Day 2026, […]
Construction Sector – A Time for Increased Financial Vigilance The recent news that Helix Construction has gone into administration has once again highlighted the need for fencing contractors working across the construction sector to remain vigilant about the financial position of the contractors they are subcontracting to, and particularly the payment terms being achieved – […]
Five Weeks to Go – Join Us at Kirkley Hall! There are now just over five weeks to go until the AFI & AFA Autumn Best Practice Day arrives at Northumberland College – Kirkley Hall Campus on Thursday 15th October. If you’ve been thinking about coming along, now’s the time to get your ticket booked! The Best Practice […]
Five Weeks to Go – Have You Booked for Kirkley Hall? The countdown is well and truly on. There’s now just over five weeks to go until the AFI & AFA Autumn Best Practice Day arrives at Northumberland College – Kirkley Hall Campus on Thursday 15th October. If you’ve been meaning to book but haven’t quite got around to it, […]