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Industry News
Outdoor Technologies Inc. plant in Macon, Miss., is back up and running Plastics News - Oct 16, 2009 One year after shutting down unexpectedly, the former Outdoor Technologies Inc. plant in Macon, Miss., is back up and running under its second owner since the now-defunct Jancor Cos. Inc. went under in October 2008. Newly formed Exterior Profiles Corp. is now extruding rigid vinyl fence and railing profiles out of the 31-worker facility. Plant size was unavailable...
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Decking Industry News
Fiberon hires two decking specialists Home Channel News - Oct 19, 2009 New London, N.C.-based Fiberon has announced the addition of Dan Isom and John May Jr. as the company’s new decking specialists. Isom’s territory will include the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., markets, while May will focus on the New Jersey and Philadelphia markets...
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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Anti-rust spray hits electric fence, triggering barn fire Salisbury Post - Oct 20, 2009 "I don't know what they mixed with the paint, whatever it was, it was pretty flammable," Morrison said. Just as the crew began spraying, the spray hit an electric fence running from the barn around a nearby pasture. "They hit the fence, it arced and ran in on the hay," Morrison said. ...
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Rejected and torn down in Grand Rapids, Wyoming welcomes ArtPrize fence The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com - Oct 19, 2009 GRAND RAPIDS -- The mural of an English garden once an ArtPrize entry is welcome in Wyoming. Developer Bob Israels will be allowed to move "TrompeI-Oeil" from Grand Rapids, where it was rejected by the Grand Rapids Board of Zoning Appeals, ...
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Homeland Security
Asheville hospital building anti-terror blast fence Greensboro News Record - Oct 19, 2009 ASHEVILLE (AP) — A veterans hospital in the mountains is building a massive anti-terrorism fence. The Asheville Citizen-Times reported today that the Charles George Veterans Affairs Hospital is building a $750,000 fence around the hospital's perimeter to prevent a suicide bomber...
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Local Government Issues
In Manatee, tensions rise along with chain link Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Oct 20, 2009 MANATEE COUNTY - The backyards in the quiet Conservatory Estates neighborhood used to run right into a wall of Florida's finest wild underbrush -- until the county's parks department stepped in last week....
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Lawsuit targets 'spite fences' Amherst Bulletin - Oct 16, 2009 HADLEY - The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Hadley Housing Authority tenants who attorneys claim are being demeaned and harassed by two spite fences built with an "anti-Semitic animus." ...
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City won't allow fence on property St. Joseph Herald Palladium (subscription) - Oct 16, 2009 JOSEPH - The City Commission on Monday denied a developer's request to put a fence on city-owned property next to his. Commissioners said granting the ...
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CRMC to rule on beach fence request South County Independent - Oct 15, 2009 The Bonnet Shores Fire District is requesting permission from CRMC to build a temporary fence to block a path that is routinely used by beachgoers to unload ...
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Fence replacement on I-8 starts Monday Yuma Sun - Oct 16, 2009 Fencing along a six-mile stretch of Interstate 8 in Yuma will be replaced in a project to begin Monday. The Arizona Department of Transportation will ...
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$120,000 fence on cards Otago Daily Times - Oct 16, 2009 This dilapidated fence at the northern entrance to Dunedin looks set to be replaced. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery. The northern entrance to Dunedin could be in for a $120,000 spruce-up. The Dunedin City Council is to consider replacing a dilapidated fence on Pine Hill Rd - the northern route into
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Lincoln Park improvement plan starts with a fence Estherville Daily News - Oct 13, 2009 On Monday, the Estherville Parks and Recreation Board discussed the first step-the installation of a fence along Highway 4 which will separate the main area from the northeast portion of the L-shaped area....
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Fencing and Railroads
Community Issues
A45 safety fence call after girl's death Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph - Oct 19, 2009 Calls have been made for a high fence to be erected along a busy road following the death of a teenager. People living near to the A45 in Northampton have ...
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Windsor shelter to get $288K CBC.ca - Oct 16, 2009 A group home for abused women and their children in downtown Windsor, Ont., will receive more than $288,000 for renovations, the federal government announced Friday...
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Tired of Thefts, Dealer Gets Electric Fence Tire Review - Oct 16, 2009 A Tampa, Fla., area tire dealer will get to keep his electric fence after the Sulphur Springs city council rescinded a city variance board ruling mandating that the dealer remove the fencing...
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Community Fence Projects
Organization Gives Family Much-Needed Fence WSET - Oct 16, 2009 Campbell Co.,VA - A Campbell County family has a new autism organization to thank for a fence they'll receive Saturday. Two of the three children in the ...
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Schools and Fences
Fence will not be installed Hartford Courant - Oct 20, 2009 WETHERSFIELD — - The town council has decided not to build a fence between Silas Deane Middle School and the town hall and library complex, but officials ...
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Fences and Animals
State to Help Buy Fences to Protect LI Farms New York Times - Oct 19, 2009 To assist these struggling farmers, New York State has begun a deer-fencing program. The program, which will provide nearly $1 million, is aimed at helping ...
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Plea for fences to save fauna Sunshine Coast Daily - Oct 16, 2009 AS MANY as 12 mobs of kangaroos have been surrounded and cut off by development. New road construction is also eating up habitat and vegetation corridors...
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Homeowners DIY
Fences have differing purposes BCLocalNews - Oct 16, 2009 There is a fellow in my neighbourhood who is building a new fence. I have been watching the progress of this structure for the past month or so, and I must admit I am impressed with the attention to detail and patience on his part..
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International Borders
Wierd News
Chase ends when OnStar halts stolen SUV Canoe, CA - Oct 19, 2009 DETROIT (AP) — Police in California say General Motors’ OnStar communications system stopped a dangerous high-speed chase and helped them capture a carjacking suspect by disabling a stolen sport utility vehicle...
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Classified Ads
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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
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• Excellent presentation skills and follow through
• Ability to recognize and pursue sales opportunities with minimal assistance
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• Ability to work independently
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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.
Sales Representative
Manufacturer seeks independent Sales Representative for gate operators and tubular motors in the Midwest . Local manufacturer purchased by large automation company seeks to expand their market in the U.S. Midwest market has a small client base established, but there are many untapped opportunities. Income will be supplemented until gross sales goal is met.
This opportunity is available immediately! Experience is a plus and training is available.
Benefits:
We are committed to providing a rewarding work experience and a principled company culture of creativity, authenticity and challenge.
To Apply:
To respond to this opportunity, please send your resume to: d.pesca@niceforyou.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
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