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world fence news • august 2014 • 73 US Patent No: 8,266,771 B2 Our PATENTED KDT Power Twist Tie saves time, and time is money! 9 ga & 6 ga conform to ASTM F626-96A Sizes for 1-5/8 pipe up to 8-5/8 Available in Galv. Class B Coating or less & Aluminized "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 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 Where wire is our only business 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 Power Twist Tie KDT PIGTAIL AND SQUARE KDT AVAILABLE! MEMBER MEMBER World Fence News – Your No. 1 Source of Fencing Information for 30 Years! Encon celebrates 30 years of serving the access control industry continued from page 70 site www.enconelectronics.com. The new, user friendly web site offers dealers the ability to create quotes, place orders, download manuals, re- view products and pricing, and so much more. December 2010 – Encon launch- es its Apollo Repair Center. For years, Encon has been an authorized FAAC repair center, and in 2010 they ex- panded this program to include Apol- lo operators. They offer non-warranty repairs and/or complete operator rebuilds assembled entirely in-house. This ser- vice allows dealers to save time and avoid expensive shipping costs to the manufacturer. Encon also offers a re- furbished operator program. Dealers may exchange old, worn out machines for freshly rebuilt operators for a frac- tion of the cost of new. February 2012 – AFA Distin- guished Service Award Encon was extremely proud when Encon President and industry pioneer, Betty Mullin, was honored by the American Fence Association with the 2012 Distinguished Service Award. According to vice-president of sales and operations Jeff Harris, "Betty transformed a small unknown company specializing in Stanley gate operators and parts into a successful, well-respected wholesale distribu- tion company that now offers prod- ucts from over 70 manufacturers and employs 23 people. Under her strong management, Encon has become a leader in the access control industry for now 30 years. Betty has earned well-deserved respect from customers and vendors while staying connected to industry organizations, and this award represents that devotion." 2013 – Training director and 25- year Encon veteran Tim Nordstrom is asked to be an instructor at the Gate Operator Installer School for the fifth time. Nordstrom has taught at the school in Tulsa, Okla. and Dallas, Tex. and looks forward to the opportunity to be an instructor again this year. January 2014 – Encon Insider goes digital. After years of mail distribution, Encon's informative and fun news- letter the Encon Insider is distributed online and via e-mail only. July 2014 – Francisco Rodriguez was promoted to director of finance and admin- i s t r a t i o n . Ro d r ig u e z started in the ware- h o u s e in 2000, worked as the accounting manager for several years, and is looking forward to the new position. September 12, 2014 – Encon will host its first trade show at their offices in Hayward, Calif. Vendors, dealers and all access control professionals are invited to attend the trade show and help the Encon team celebrate their 30 year milestone. To RSVP for the event, vis- it www.enconelectronics.com, e-mail Vicki@enconelectronics.com or call 800-782-5598. Dealers have the ability to create quotes, place orders, download man- uals, review products and pricing, and more on Encon's web site. Joe Weber accepts the AFA's Distin- guished Service Award on behalf of recipient Betty Mullin. Francisco Rodriguez FENCETECH 2015 dates change slightly The American Fence Association has announced a slight change in the dates of Fence Industry Week and FENCETECH 2015, to be held in Or- lando, Florida next year. The Fence Industry Week education and certifica- tion sessions will now be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. The FENCETECH exhibit hours will be Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Friday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be no Saturday show hours in 2015. The Chapter Breakfast/ State of the Industry presentation will be Thursday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.fencetech.com or call 888-764-2488.