FenceWeek Video

Barry Willingham of Ameristar Fence Products sits down with FenceWeek at last years FenceTech in Las Vegas. Barry discusses the need for raising the bar in the Fence Industry. Take a look at the video and let us know what you think by adding your comments.

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Chain Link Article - FenceWeek 4/1/08

There was a story in last week in the San Jose Mercury News, CA, Casting critical eye at chain-link, Saratoga planners consider ban . It seemed a bit one sided to me so I contacted Mark Levin at the CLFMI to get the industries view. Here's what Mark said:
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I did want to respond on behalf of the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) regarding the article that appeared in the Mercury News and was referenced in the April 1 edition of FenceWeek.

In the article, reporter Dennis Theriault (who initiated contact with CLFMI) quotes CLFMI Past President Ted Eysenbach as saying "Snobby may be too harsh,"....when Mr. Eysenbach was talking about people who don't like chain link around their homes. According to Mr. Eysenbach, it was actually Mr. Theriault who initially used the term "snobby" (i.e. "Do you think these people who don't like chain link are being snobby?"). Mr. Eysenbach used the term only in response to Mr. Theriault's question, and only to say that he felt that was an inaccurate way of describing those who opposed chain link in residential areas.

Secondly, Mr. Eysenbach does not recall ever saying anything about people locking their doors or being afraid to drive through or live in neighborhoods where chain link fencing is used. We understand that Mr. Theriault did not have space to record his entire conversation with Mr. Eysenbach but we do believe his summary of Mr. Eysenbach's statements were misquoted and /or misinterpreted.

CLFMI has always promoted the safe, efficient, and aesthetically appropriate use of chain link fence in all neighborhoods. A White Paper on this subject has been produced, and an executive summary is included below. The entire White Paper can be viewed at

http://associationsites.com/page.cfm?pageid=906&usr=clfma.


We appreciate Mr. Theriault contacting CLFMI and presenting an even-handed view of this issue. We just want to set the record straight on exactly what Mr. Eysenbach said and what CLFMI's official policy is regarding chain link fences in residential areas.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Mark

Mark Levin, CAE, CSP
Executive Vice President
Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute
http://www.chainlinkinfo.org/

CLFMI White Paper

FenceTech - Day 1

Started out at the awards breakfast yesterday. It's amazing what's new with the AFA. The amount of training available and the general impression of professionalism they bring to the industry has a whole is very impressive.

I was sitting with David, Matt and Dick from Quality Fence from Terra Haute, IN. Just chatting with them about what they are seeing in Norhtern Indiana. They say there have been a lot of plant closing in the area but in general business has been good. They mostly do residential, "Dogs and kids are very good for my business" Says Dick. Dick is a grandfather and in some of his television spots, he features his family. He says "maintanace free" is the key. All of his customers would rather be playing with the kids or walking their dogs on weekends. That being said, he said they do sell a lot of wood.

More later.

FenceTech 2008 - Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

We're blogging in Vegas. Got here today, we're going to post while were here. Come by and see us at booth #2180. Lots of new products, more on the later today. I'll be going to the "State of Industry" kick off speech this morning. Planning on doing some more videos, and other reports.

Check back.