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PHOTOS COURTESY PR NEWSWIRE D&D's LokkLatch hardware is displayed in Times Square. Start spreadin' the news! In a fence industry first, D&D Technologies beams public service announcements and product info into Times Square In May, D&D Technologies arranged for a display of its gate hardware in Times Square on The Reuters Sign digital billboard, undoubtedly a first for the fence industry. D&D's display also promoted National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month. The 7,400square-foot Reuters Sign soars 23 stories above Midtown Manhattan, and reportedly is viewed by approximately 1.5 million persons per day. D&D utilizes PR Newswire to distribute publicity on its extensive line of gate latches and hinges, many of which are designed to properly secure swimming pool access gates and help prevent accidental drownings. Under a special agreement with Reuters, PR Newswire continued on page 13 JULY 2013 "Decision to use vinyl was almost a no-brainer" Allied Fence Co. provides attractive and effective privacy solution for upscale North Carolina residential development ironworldfencing.com Ornamental Iron Fencing After extensive research, the developers of Traditions at Heritage Wake Forest decided that the Grand Illusions Vinyl WoodBond Walnut from Illusions Vinyl Fence perfectly fit their need for an attractive privacy solution to shield the new neighborhood from an adjacent busy thoroughfare. (Photos courtesy Illusions Vinyl Fence) Fused & Extruded Wire Every now and then, a fence job comes along on which everything clicks – the delivery of the materials is handled promptly and correctly, the scheduling is spot on, the installation is smooth and fast, and, most important, the customer is totally satisfied. A 2,100 lineal foot (and counting) project recently completed by Allied Fence Co., Inc. of Raleigh, N.C. fits that description. The developers of a new master planned residential neighborhood – Traditions at Heritage Wake Forest – had a situation. The developer, JPM South Development, had set up the Golden Gate Slide neighborhood (located in northern Pre Galv & Aluminized Wire Wake County, about 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh), put in the utilities, and had lots ready for sale to builders. Many of the lots backed up against the busy main entrance of the property, and would need to be shielded from traffic and noise. At the same time, the barrier had to be attractive and add visual appeal and value to the property, as well as be maintenance free, a major consideration. The decision to choose vinyl was almost a no-brainer, as it offers all of the features which the developer required. Corrugated GatesAfter an impressive amount of & MORE! PVC & Polyester Coated Pipe Steel Privacy Panels (90 mph wind protection) continued on page 66 WE SHIP EVERYWHERE! 1-888-487-3448