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48 ��� APRIL 2013 ��� WORLD FENCE NEWS 2012 Les Grube Memorial Design Award winning project continued from page 3 firm specializing in unique and innovative design. In addition to traditional architectural services the firm offers both general contracting and specialty in-house fabrication services. For more information on the company, visit www.eldo.us. ��� James H. Drew Corporation, with headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind. and operations in Sedalia, Mo. and Knoxville, Tenn., operates as the contractor in the field of infrastructure, including fiber optic, smart highway systems, traffic signals, street signs, high mast and ornamental lighting, guardrail, wireless communications, and fabrications of structural steel. Systems it installs include signs, lighting, traffic signals, intelligent traffic systems (ITS), guardrail, attenuators and fence. For more information, call 317876-3739 or fax 317-876-3829 About the Les Grube Memorial Design Award: The nominated project must: 1. Employ an innovative use of chain link fence materials (fabric, framework, and/or gates) on a commercial or industrial project. 2. Be conceived by a professional architectural or engineering firm. 3. Be installed by a professional fence contractor. The award, which includes a uniquely-designed plaque and a cash award of $1,000, is given to the designing architect and installing contractor on the project which makes the best and most unique use of chain link fence materials. For more information on entering a project in the 2013 Les Grube Memorial Design Award competition, call the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute at 301-596-2583, fax 301596-2594, e-mail clfmihq@aol.com or visit www.chainlinkinfo.org. US Patent No: 8,266,771 B2 KDT Power Twist Tie ���Affixing the fence fabric to a fence post is an important and repetitive step in most fence installations. For this reason, an inexpensive fence tie that facilitates high quality fastening with reduced time and effort can improve upon the time and cost associated with building fences.��� ��� As published in U.S. Patent, KDT Power Twist Tie Sizes for 1-5/8 pipe up to 8-5/8 9 ga & 6 ga conform to ASTM F626-96A Our PATENTED KDT Power Twist Tie saves time, and time is money! Above, the bridge itself is a significant piece of pedestrian infrastructure that encourages walking, cycling and other environmentally friendly means of transportation. The guardrail system facilitates safety and walkability, and helps mitigate the acoustical impact of the highway below. Available in Galv. Class B Coating or less & Aluminized Only four steps needed to install the KDTwist Saves 20% on installation time! ��� Move KDTwist to post at a 45�� angle; it pops on. ��� The installer does not have to pry apart legs. Reduces fatigue for the installer. ��� Smaller opening to close. ��� Use any power twist tie tool on the market to secure the KDTwist. Special sizes or shapes on request ��� KDT now available for T-posts Available in 12 ga, 11 ga, 9 ga, 7 ga, 6 ga Look for it at your local supplier or Call 800-749-7181 E-mail: sales@kdwire.brcoxmail.com AND MENTION WFN! Keener Dupont Wire Co., LLC MEMBER Where wire is our only business PIGTAIL AND MEMBER SQUARE KDT AVAILABLE! Vinyl manufacturers lay out strategies for 2013 In October of 2012, members of the Vinyl Fence, Deck and Railing Manufacturers Association (VFDRMA) steering committee met to shape the direction of the organization for 2013. VFDRMA���s strategic plan was updated to focus on the following goals and strategies for the coming year: ��� Develop an accreditation program: In 2013, VFDRMA will develop a comprehensive accreditation program whose purpose will be to verify to customers (distributors, contractors, code officials, consumers, specifiers) that the products of accredited companies meet or exceed industry standards and are made through a quality process. VFDRMA plans to implement and market this program in 2014. ��� Continue work on product acceptance through model codes. ��� Monitor industry issues and influence when necessary: VFDRMA continues to monitor issues that affect the vinyl market, including potential standards changes. ��� Grow VFDRMA membership: VFDRMA is working for widespread support from all levels of the industry to ensure that all levels of membership have a voice in the advancement of our strategic objectives. ��� Develop a communications plan to reach out to members on a regular basis: Plans include a quarterly newsletter (from which this report was taken) to keep you updated on important events and news affecting the vinyl fence, deck and railing industry. The Vinyl Fence, Deck and Railing Manufacturers Association is a division of the American Fence Association, and represents the interests and serves the needs of all vinyl fence, deck and railing related companies. For convenient access to World Fence News OnLine, visit www.worldfencenews.com