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This weekly email searches main media outlets finding stories that may be of interest to contractors in the fencing and access control industry. It is published by de facto, inc., which also publishes fencebids.
Industry News
Customs and Border Protection Detains Shipments of Reed Fencing
Imperial Valley News - Apr 29, 2009
Washington, DC - United States Customs and Border Protection detained 11 shipments of reed fencing from China infested with plant pests and diseases that, if established, could cost the U.S. hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop loss and treatment costs....
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IDA Expo 2009 Wrap-Up
Professional Door Dealer, AZ - Apr 29, 2009
The magnificent Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., played host to this year’s annual IDA Expo, and the event was filled with educational seminars and workshops, along with several opportunities for dealers to expand their businesses.
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Decking Industry News
TimberTech Again Named Archadeck’s “Preferred Partner”
Press Release - Apr 9, 2009
Archadeck, the nation’s largest deck builder has named
TimberTech, a leading manufacturer of alternative decking, railing, fencing and lighting products,
as one of its exclusive “Preferred Decking Partners” for the third consecutive year....
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Vendor Tours Can Boost Your Decking Sales
Building-Products.com - May 4, 2009
The best way to sell composite decking is to know composite decking. Long-standing composite decking manufacturers are constantly innovating to improve their products and keep up with the demands of homeowners...
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Running your Business
An Expert's Guide to Discounting
BusinessWeek - Apr 3, 2009
Think before you slash. That's the advice John Quelch, a professor of marketing at Harvard Business School, gives to business owners tempted to cut prices. "You don't want to give away your profit margin to customers who still would have paid full price," he says..
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Fence Contractors in the News
Fence company offers new products
Frederick News Post (subscription) - Apr 29, 2009
Looking for a fence could be an unpleasant task. Most of the time it means going to a big-box store, trying to talk with a clerk who may not know exactly what you want while being surrounded by customers looking for something else...
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Fargo business suing Minnesota business
KXMC - Apr 29, 2009
Fargo, N.D. (AP) A Fargo business is suing a Rosemount, Minn., company in a trademark dispute. Dakota Fence Co. of Fargo says Dakota Fence of Minnesota has a "confusingly similar" name....
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Fencing Contractors Can Save Business And Consumers Money
The Open Press (press release) - May 5, 2009
May 5, 2009 -- Although it tends to fly under the radar, a high percentage of outdoor building projects involves fencing in one capacity or another. And fence construction can add significantly to the overall cost of any building project. ....
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Fences and Neighbors
Bank promises to repair neighbor's fence
Skokie Review - Apr 28, 2009
After enduring extensive flooding with his neighbors on the 5200 block of Enfield Avenue last fall, Rashkovsky and his wife, Julia, faced new hurdles over damage to their backyard fence and gate...
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Fence an issue for resident
Duncan Banner - Apr 29, 2009
Billy Bewley came to the council to request it to protect his rights and cite his neighbors, who tore down his fence that was allegedly on his property. During or shortly after the fence was torn down, a fight broke out between the neighbors...
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Neighbors push mall to repair fence
The Flint Journal - MLive.com - May 2, 2009
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- A privacy fence once shielded residents of the Miller Road Farms subdivision from the noise of heavy traffic and delivery trucks ...
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Fencing and Airports
Local Government Issues
Case of gold-plated fence
Scene Queenstown Record - Apr 29, 2009
A three-year battle over what’s billed “New Zealand’s most expensive farm boundary fence” is still being dragged out in two different court proceedings....
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Making decks safer focus of program by inspectors
Richmond Times Dispatch - May 5, 2009
Building a deck? Or wondering if your deck is safe? As part of Deck Safety Month, building inspectors in Richmond, Chesterfield County and other localities in Virginia are offering to inspect older decks for free this month ...
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Workers of a Kanawha County Cemetery Working to Improve Security
State Journal - May 2, 2009
ST. ALBANS -- Owners of a St. Albans cemetery are taking matters into their own hands to protect the 200 year-old grave site. According to published reports, The Teays Hill Cemetery Association recieved an anonymous donation of $12,000 worth of fencing...
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Community Fence Projects
Community Issues
Fencing needed to deter would-be TZB jumpers
Lower Hudson Journal news - May 2, 2009
Why hasn't the New York State Thruway Authority, an agency of the State of New York, installed appropriate suicide prevention or deterrence fencing, with an inwardly curving top, along the entire route of this bridge?...
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Meadow fence 'on hold'
Diss Express - May 1, 2009
Controversial plans to fence off a public playing field have been put on hold because of its huge cost. Diss Cricket Club's plans to put the fence around Rectory Meadow ...
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DIY - Consumers
Martha Stewart: How To Set Up A Pest-Proof Fence
Hartford Courant - Apr 30, 2009
Q: What can I do to protect my garden from burrowing animals? A: When left to their own devices, burrowing animals can wreak havoc on gardens by devouring vegetables and bulbs, ...
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Keeping you posted: Fencing is more fun in the Midwest
Great Falls Tribune - Apr 30, 2009
hate fencing. I know a few odd ducks who just love fencing. They actually consider the miserable task "fun" — some sort of twisted hobby for those who just like to suffer. Yeah, ...
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Fences Exhibits
Kidron museum fenced in all year
Wooster Daily Record - May 3, 2009
KIDRON -- A focus on fences will highlight the Kidron Community Historical Society's exhibit for 2009, according to museum Director Prudy Steiner.
Steiner said this will be the society's 13th annual exhibit since 1997 when it presented "Barn Again!"...
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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Pool Safety
Tough new pool laws planned in review
Sydney Morning Herald - May 3, 2009
HOME owners with backyard swimming pools may face compulsory CPR training and fencing exemptions may be removed under tough new laws being considered by the State Government...
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Schools and Fences
School focus of fence complaint
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - May 3, 2009
An Allen County couple has complained that Canterbury School committed a zoning violation when it moved its baseball field fence. But the private school and ...
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Fences - Fire and Weather
Wildfires destroy about $10 million in fencing
Houston Chronicle - Apr 29, 2009
The estimate to replace the destroyed fencing was about $10 million, officials with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service said in a news release Wednesday...
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Weird News
Chocolate syrup tied man to burglaries
Canoe, Canada - May 5, 2009
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania man has been accused of burglarizing at least three apartments and vandalizing them with spray paint and chocolate pudding - after police say he was found covered in chocolate syrup...
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Classified Ads
2 Perimeter Security Companies
Missouri – – Established 25 years. Will sell separately or as a package Contact: Business Brokerage Solutions, LLC
239-425-8843 Contact: Business Brokerage Solutions jstraza@bbsfla.com
COMMERCIAL SALES REP
PREMIER FENCE, INC. located in Saint Paul, MN currently has an immediate opportunity for an experienced COMMERCIAL SALES REP. Responsibilities include performing all duties associated with commercial sales process and project management. Candidate must be proficient at utilzing online search tools and accurate project estimating , Builders Exchange project retrieval, blue print reading, with a minimum of 3 years successful sales record. Exceptional earning potential for efficient and organized individual. Unlimited compensation package paying 30% of gross margin . All inquiries kept strictly confidential. Submit interest to pat@premierfence.com , 651-698-4007 or visit Premier at 1105 Homer Street - St. Paul, MN 55116. www.premierfence.com
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ESTIMATOR
Kansas Fencing Inc. seeks an experienced estimator/project manager for commercial and industrial fence projects in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. Must have substantial experience in commercial/industrial fence estimating. This position will require a person who is capable of managing multiple jobs while bidding new projects. The successful candidate must be profecient with blue prints, specifications, shop drawings/submittals, and have good communication skills. We offer a very competitive salary along with benefits including health insurance. Interested candidates should email their resume to: dirk@kansasfenceco.com.
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