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Industry News
2010 Regional Trade Show coming to Newport RI
Press Release - Dec 4, 2009 The AFA Northeast Chapter trade show and seminar are coming to Newport RI this January 22 and 23rd. The show is being held at the Hyatt Regency Newport.....
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Security-technology firm discovers barrier buildup lull Canada.com - Dec 8, 2009 Good fences should make good business, particularly in times of terrorist attacks and rising conflict around the world. But Senstar Corp., an Ottawa-area leader in the global-security fencing business, recently cut staff and experienced the first decline in sales in many years...
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Decking Industry News
Galvanized Steel Structures – a Smart Choice for Decking Wire Service Canada (press release) - Dec 4, 2009 SAULT STE MARIE, ON -- 12/04/09 – Evolutiondeck Inc., is proud to announce that its flagship product, the evolutionDECKtm galvanized steel structure, is now available for residential and commercial deck applications. This new decking technology was developed in response to consumer demand for a low maintenance long-life decking system that adds value to a home....
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AZEK Web Site Has a New Look and Interactive Features PR Newswire (press release) - Dec 7, 2009 SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- AZEK Building Products, Inc. announces the launch of their newly designed Web site at www.azek.com. When visitors enter the site, they can choose several tools for easy navigation. The home page features an interactive AZEK dream house photo that invites you to click on its variety of AZEK products ...
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Fence Contractors in the News
Flutie group's gift a boon to Lynn family Daily Item - Dec 3, 2009 But the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism recently relieved her worries when it partnered with Northeastern Fence and Supply Corporation of Saugus to provide the Lynn family with a six-foot fence to ensure the safety and security of their autistic son, Declan, 6...
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Local Government Issues
City's electric fence rule shocks farmers Gold Coast Bulletin News - Dec 3, 2009 RURAL property owners with electric fences could get a nasty shock from the Gold Coast City Council. The council is considering tightening rules to make rural property owners build an extra fence in front of existing electric fences to prevent accidental injuries....
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DOT to add safety fence after I-440 accident abc11.com - Dec 3, 2009 RALEIGH (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation said Thursday it will add a security fence at the bridge crossing on I-440 in Raleigh...
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Mauldin may ban 'unsightly' fences from front yards of homes Greenville News - Dec 5, 2009 MAULDIN – In response to a homeowner’s feud that led one person to install a 6-foot high stockade fence in the front yard of a house on Fairfield Drive, Mauldin’s City Council is pursuing legislation to ban homeowners from building similar fences in their front yards...
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Rialto sets fence policy San Bernardino Sun - Dec 3, 2009 The City Council has introduced an ordinance that caps at 6 feet the height of hedges, walls and fences that can be seen through - such as chain link fences and wrought iron fences - in front yards throughout the city. ...
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Fence Disputes
No mending wall this: Don't fence me in, resident asks the city SouthCoastToday.com - Dec 5, 2009 But now, as the new sports complex nears completion (at a price nearly $5 million more than originally planned), the city of New Bedford wants to put up a 10-foot-high chain-link fence right outside Mrs. Burgo's modest two-story house....
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County removes Laguna Beach fence OCRegister - Dec 5, 2009 LAGUNA BEACH — County officials have removed the contentious fence outside the Laguna Beach Library. After the fence was installed at the beginning of the week, residents raised their objections to county officials and the City Council, calling it ugly and unwelcoming. The fence did not go through the usual Laguna Beach Design Review process...
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Homeowners win Midland fence beach brawl Toronto Star - Dec 3, 2009 A Midland judge has come down hard on some Balm Beach residents for lawlessness and a lack of civility after throwing out assault charges against a local man and his son, who are at the centre of a pitched battle ...
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Community Issues
'Prison fence' sparks fresh hospital fears Jacksonville Journal Courier - Dec 8, 2009 MORE than 120 residents are fighting plans for a "prison-like fence" around a mental health hospital. Families living near Ashley House in Elder Tree Lane, Ashley, say the proposed 3.9 metre high boundary fence will install a fear of crime within the community...
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Trail’s fencing draws mayor's attention Voxy - Dec 4, 2009 Concerns that sections of board fencing are blocking views of the Ohio River along the newly-constructed River Trail extension on Ohio Street were addressed by Mayor Michael Mullen during Thursday's Marietta City Council meeting....
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Bridge anti-fall fencing tested BBC News - Dec 2, 2009 A pedestrian safety fence is being tested on the Humber Bridge in a bid to prevent deaths. More than 200 incidents of people jumping or falling from the ...
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Schools and Fences
$3M to build El Do East school fence Trinidad News - Dec 8, 2009 GOVERNMENT will spend $3 million to complete construction work of a retaining wall and wire wall fencing at the El Dorado East and West Secondary Schools. Sources revealed that the Ministry of Education decided that the wire wall fencing ...
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Rakaia School fence now 'a work of art' The Ashburton Guardian - Dec 8, 2009 Rakaia School pupils got out their creative sides recently to inject some colour into a fence outside Rakaia Childcare and Preschool ...
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Fences and Animals - Wildlife
Newfoundlanders call for moose controls National Post - Dec 2, 2009 Large animals and vehicles have a long history of colliding on Canada's roadways, but a Newfoundland group is petitioning its provincial government to solve the problem....
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County to debate fencing, wildlife Jackson Hole Daily - Dec 2, 2009 Teton County commissioners will sit down with property owners this week to discuss fencing’s effect on wildlife throughout the valley...
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Pool Safety
Child drownings blamed on pool fencing Sydney Morning Herald - Dec 7, 2009 Deputy State Coroner Paul MacMahon is investigating the deaths of eight children, all under three, who drowned between 2006 and 2009 - focusing particularly on pool fencing....
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Auckland City's Spa Pool Fencing Rules Change Voxy - Dec 7, 2009 Auckland City Council has adopted a new standard for lockable spa pool covers so that owners have the option of not fencing off their spa pools and can avoid having to apply for an individual exemption to fencing rules....
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International
U.S. Embassy fix would cost $900,000 The Ottawa Citizen - Dec 3, 2009 OTTAWA — Replacing concrete barriers outside the U.S. Embassy in downtown Ottawa with more eye-pleasing bollards would cost about $900,000, according to preliminary estimates...
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Fences erected along the border Saudi Gazette - Dec 3, 2009 SAUDI-YEMENI BORDER – Army engineers have used wire mesh fences to block valleys on the border with Yemen suspected of being gateways for infiltrators into the Kingdom, a military source said Wednesday ...
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Wierd News
Cows lick, damage man's house Canoe, CA - Nov 24, 2009 ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. - A man's homeowners insurance apparently doesn't cover "acts of cow." Jerry Lynn Davis called the Hawkins County Sheriff's office in Tennessee on Thursday, complaining that a neighbour's cows had been licking his house....
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Classified Ads
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AFSCO seeks experienced fence sales representative
Become a member of our winning team! For 28 years, commercial and residential customers alike have looked to AFSCO Fence Supply Company for both sales and installation of quality wood, metal, PVC, and aluminum fencing. AFSCO is currently seeking an experienced fence sales representative to fill an inside sales role with our residential sales team located in Latham, NY. The candidate for this role must be an experienced, motivated, and energetic individual with strong organization, written, and communication skills; and a passion to close sales! Responsibilities include customer consultations, estimating, writing and delivering proposals, managing existing customer workload, over the counter sales, and maintaining a clean and productive work area. This position reports directly to AFSCO’s sales manager.
AFSCO offers a base salary + uncapped commission plan, company vehicle, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and a 401K plan. Qualified candidates are to respond with your resume to fenceologist@gmail.com
West Coast Representative
World leading Gate Automation manufacturer, with US head office in Florida since 2006, is seeking a West Coast Representative. Preferably based in the Los Angeles area, the successful candidate will be responsible for establishing accounts within the Gate Automation market throughout the Western United States. Primary duties include: prospecting for new business (through development of potential customers and winning market shares), growing existing accounts, and providing post-sales service and support. Requirement:
• Minimum 3+ years outside sales experience, preferably in the gate automation or related industry
• Excellent customer service skills
• Understanding of channels of distribution
• Prior experience “cold calling” on new and potential customers
• Excellent presentation skills and follow through
• Ability to recognize and pursue sales opportunities with minimal assistance
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently
• Strong technical aptitude gained by selling technical application products
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
• Must be a self starter
We offer a competitive salary along with an outstanding benefits program and the opportunity to help define this role and make an impact in the organization. Training will be provided.
Interested candidates should send their resume along with compensation requirements to info.bft@bft-usa.com
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KIWI POST DRIVER FOR SALE. Rear tractor mounted post driver. 3 point hitch mount, self standing, 42" side extension, PTO driven hydraulic system. This unit will pound a 6" wood post flat bottom (no point necessary) 4' deep in less than a minute. This would make a great guardrail pounder as well. This includes an auger system with 4" bit and carbide teeth for drilling holes thru rock. I estimate the unit to be approximately 10-15 years old. It has been stored outside so it does have surface rust. I used this appx. 1 year ago and it worked perfectly. $6,990.00 make offer MUST SELL . Please feel free to call with questions. 785-383-5850
SALES/OPERATIONS MANAGER
Expanding South Louisiana Steel Pipe and Fence Supply Company needs experienced Sales/Operations Manager. Great benefits and compensation package. Excellent opportunity for the right person. E-mail resume to: bayoubobbaker@gmail.com.
COMMERCIAL FENCE ESTIMATOR
We currently have an immediate opportunity for experienced COMMERCIAL FENCE ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MANAGER.
Relocation is not required, work from local office or home office in your market area. Responsibilities include performing all duties associated with the entire commercial fence sales process and project management. Candidate must be proficient at utilizing online search tools and detailed project estimating, web based project retrieval, and blue print reading.Candidate must have:
* 5 + years of experience estimating and managing commercial fence projects.
* Experience obtaining and managing Government contracts.
* Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
* Verifiable references with an outstanding performance record.
* Unlimited earning potential for an efficient and organized individual.
All inquiries will be kept confidential. Submit interest to fence321@gmail.com
Long Fence Company, Inc seeks experienced commercial fence installation subcontractors for their Eastern, PA location. Inquiries by phone at 610-933-0147 or fax work history to 610-935-1285
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