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, […]
AFI Annual General Meeting 2026 – Join Us In Person or Online The AFI Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 3 September at 2.00pm, hosted by IAE, Mossfield Road, Adderley Green, Stoke-on-Trent. The AGM is an opportunity for members to hear about the work of the Association over the past year, receive updates on key areas of […]
AFI Helps Secure Rethink on Apprenticeship Assessment Companies interested in getting involved with the Fencing Apprenticeship Trailblazer Committee and helping represent the industry’s views are encouraged to contact the AFI office – info@theafi.co.uk We can put interested members in touch with the appropriate contact at Department of Work & Pensions/ Skills England. AFI has welcomed an important […]
AFI & AFA Best Practice Day Don’t Miss Out – Book Your Place Today With the AFI & AFA Best Practice Day just around the corner, now is the time to secure your place. Taking place on 15 October at Kirkley Hall, this practical, hands-on event is designed for fencing contractors and installers looking to develop their skills, […]
Build UK Benchmarks Industry on Retentions for First Time As part of the drive to improve payment culture across the construction sector, Build UK has published updated payment results for the largest companies in the industry which for the first time includes data on retentions. In line with new reporting requirements introduced by the Government […]