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4 • AUGUST 2011 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Editor’s Corner Updates to WFN Online The World Fence News digital edition is now being hosted by a different server, and while the appearance and navigation of the e-magazine remain pretty much unchanged from before, there has been one minor change. The archives of past editions are still maintained by the old server, and we have created a special button with which you can access these archives. An archive is being created on the new server, but it will contain only issues from June 2011 forward. The button is shown here. You still will access the e-magazine by clicking on “Read Our Current Issue Online” at www.worldfencenews.com, but if you want to view back issues earlier than June 2011, click on this archive button. If you have not checked out World Fence News Online (perish the thought), be aware that you can view the monthly editions of World Fence News in advance of them reaching you in the mail. The digital edition is an exact duplicate of the print edition, but with some valuable enhancements. Every time a web address or e-mail address appears in the digital edition, you can click on it for a direct link to the source. Very conven- ient! We are pleased to report that the number of individuals hit- ting on the site is increasing steadily, and our goal of giving worldwide readers unlimited access to World Fence News has been achieved, as proven by the fact that we have gained some new clients who found out about us on the web. The regulatory jungle The recent repeal of onerous federal 1099 reporting re- quirements that we have been reporting on was welcome, but it doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods. The following are some facts on the regulatory burden that U.S. businesses face, com- piled by the National Federation of Independent Business’s My- Business Magazine. Contents Regular Features Fence Industry Calendar of Events ..................... 8 Fencer’s Field Report by Jim Lucci ................................ 16 May construction slides six percent ................................. 60 Through the years with World Fence News .................... 66 Fence ordinances from around the country .................... 75 • • • • • Monthly Columns Cost effective business management by Tom Luby .............................. 42 Toolbox safety talks – part 2 by Jim Lucci ................................ 57 • • • • • Classified Advertising continued on page 80 Fencer’s Marketplace National Classified Advertising.................. 84 On The Cover The ornamental security fence featured on this month’s cover is the UAD 100 Defender spear top industrial fence from Ultra Aluminum Mfg., Inc. of Howell, Mich. Ultra Aluminum manufactures and distributes ornamental aluminum fencing, gates and railing systems to a wide network of contractors and landscapers. Ultra’s complete line of low-maintenance aluminum fencing products brings the tradi- tional look of wrought iron fence to residential, commercial and industrial appli- cations. For more information on the company and its product lines, call 800-656-4420 or visit www.ultrafence.com. News Long Fence receives multiple awards for safety performance and incident prevention ......................................................................... 6 Ameristar receives SAFETY Act certification from the Department of Homeland Security ....................................................... 14 CPSC, U.S. Olympian hold Pool Safely press event to release new drowning and entrapment stats .................................... 18 Carolinas Fence Association members receive overview of AFA and By the Sea event ...................................................................... 36 Wisconsin, Northern Illinois AFA event carries on ................................ 54 Northeastern Fence & Supply Corporation donates security fence to Amesbury family affected by autism .................................................. 70 Deck For A Soldier program honors Afghanistan veteran ..................... 74 • • • • • Special Features Navigating the complex world of domestic certifications by Elaine Thompson, Director of Industry Affairs Allied Tube & Conduit, a part of Atkore International, Inc. ................... 28 The Subliminal Architectural Voice Mail System by Steve Saucerman ............................................................................... 50 Listening to the voice of experience, part 2 by Tom Luby .......................................................................................... 56 World Fence News is a proud member of these associations: Fence ewsN Publisher ISSUE NO. 340 • AUGUST 2011 Comptroller Rodger D. 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Contributing Editor Jim Lucci VINYL FENCE, DECK AND RAILING © News from the World of Fencing, Access Control and Security MEMBER Expanded Metal Manufacturers Association MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION A Division of the American Fence Association INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AFA OPERATOR INSTALLER SCHOOL ............... 70 ACOUSTIFENCE ................................................... 12 ACTIVEYARDS ................................................ 30–31 AGAPE INDUSTRIAL, INC. ................................... 6 ALAMO FENCE, DIV. ATLAS FENCE CO., INC. .......................... 18 ALL-O-MATIC, INC. ............................................... 73 AMERICAN ACCESS SYSTEMS .......................... 58 AMERISTAR FENCE PRODUCTS ........................ 15 APOLLO GATE OPERATORS ......................... 24–25 ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPING CONCEPTS ............ 58 BD LOOPS ............................................................. 34 BFT USA ................................................................ 41 BIG RED POST PULLER (TYSON’S) ................... 84 C. PALMER DIE CASTING, INC. ........................... 74 CARRIAGE MACHINE SHOP, LLC ....................... 65 CHAMBERLAIN PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS ... 27 CHEMQUE, INC. ................................................... 81 CLASSY CAPS ...................................................... 68 COLLINS LTD. (THE ROOK) ................................. 84 CONTROLLED PRODUCTS SYSTEMS GROUP ............................................ 46 COVERSPORTS USA ........................................... 14 D&D TECHNOLOGIES ......................................... 3,7 DKS DOORKING, INC. .......................................... 43 DANDY DIGGER & SUPPLY, INC. ........................ 57 DIGI-CODE, INC. ................................................... 12 DOUGLAS SPORTS NETS & EQUIPMENT CO. .. 28 DYNA PRODUCTS ................................................ 61 DYNASTY ALUMINUM FENCES LLC - DYNASTY PROFILES LLC ............................... 42 ELECTRONIC ENTRY DISTRIBUTORS ............... 52 ELITE FENCE PRODUCTS, INC. ......................... 29 ENCON ELECTRONICS ....................................... 35 ENDURIS ............................................................... 55 EVERSTRONG PROFILES ................................... 65 EZ GROUT CORPORATION ................................. 71 EZ MOUNT, INC. ................................................... 61 FAAC USA ............................................................. 37 FENCE MASTERS TECHNOLOGY ...................... 80 FORTRESS IRON RAILING & FENCE SYSTEMS ......................................... 51 GATEKEEPERS, INC. ........................................... 48 GLOBAL HARDWARE, INC. .................................. 76 HAMPDEN FENCE SUPPLY, INC. ........................ 14 HEARNE STEEL CO. ............................................ 8 HI MOTIONS OPENING SOLUTIONS .................. 42 HIRE A HERO – (COURTESY DYNAMIC TUBE & PIPE CO.) .... 26 HOMELAND VINYL PRODUCTS, INC. ................. 38 HUTCHISON, INC. ................................................ 28 HYSECURITY ........................................................ 49 IDEAL MFG., INC. / TILT-A-WAY ........................... 60 ILLUSIONS VINYL FENCE .............................. 44–45 IRON WORLD MANUFACTURING .... FRONT PAGE J.C. GURY CO., INC. ............................................. 6 JAMIESON FENCE SUPPLY ................................. 39 KEENER-DUPONT WIRE, INC. ............................ 50 KENCOVE FARM FENCE SUPPLIES ................... 16 KEY-LINK FENCING & RAILING, INC. .................. 34 KING ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS................... 88 KROY BUILDING PRODUCTS .............................. 19 L&C ENTERPRISES–USA, INC. ...................... 53,78 LMT PRODUCTS CORP. ....................................... 87 LARSEN INNOVATIONS LLC ................................ 72 LOCKEY USA......................................................... 62 LOG CABIN PRO DRIVER .................................... 26 LOGICAL DECISIONS, INC. ............................. 38,74 MANAGEMENT MOTIVATIONAL ASSOCIATES, INC. .......................................... 68 MASTER HALCO ................................................... 2 MERCHANTS METALS ......................................... 11 MILLER EDGE ....................................................... 10 NATIONAL METAL INDUSTRIES ..................... 10,72 OVERSEAS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. ...................... 48 PACH AND COMPANY .......................................... 50 PERIMETER PROTECTIVE SERVICES ............... 75 PERMALATT PRODUCTS, INC. ........................... 66 PEXCO® PEXCO® PDS® , LLC (EAST) – PDS® FENCE PRODUCTS .......................... 13,18 , LLC (WEST) – FENCE PRODUCTS .......................... 13,18 POLY VINYL CREATIONS, INC. ............................ 59 POWERGUARD CORP. ........................................ 36 PRIVACYLINK / SLAT SOURCE ...................... 40,67 PRO-DEC.COM ..................................................... 76 PULJAK COMPANY, LLC ...................................... 23 QUALITY LINEALS USA, INC. .............................. 84 RAMSET AUTOMATIC GATE SYSTEMS, INC. ..................................... 77 RHINO TOOL CO. ................................................. 64 RICHARD’S FENCE .............................................. 54 RISING STAR, INC. ............................................... 32 SEA-USA INC. ....................................................... 83 SECO-LARM USA, INC. ........................................ 69 SHARELOX BY SHARED ACCESS LOCKS, INC.................. 16 SKIDRIL ................................................................. 56 SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, INC. ............................. 63 STANDARD PAINTS, INC. ..................................... 74 SWAN FENCE, INC. .............................................. 66 TEI ROCK DRILLS ................................................ 29 TFC MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS .............. 63 TRI CUSTOM MANUFACTURING ................... 16,64 TYMETAL CORP. ............................................. 22–23 ULTRA ALUMINUM MANUFACTURING, INC. ...... 47 UNIVERSAL VINYL EXTRUDERS ..................... 8,84 USAUTOMATIC ..................................................... 33 VIKING ACCESS SYSTEMS ........................... 20–21 WAYMARK FENCE AND RAIL ACCESSORIES ............................... 32 WELDON INDUSTRIES ........................................ 9 WESTECH BUILDING PRODUCTS ...................... 17 WESTERN TUBE & CONDUIT CORP. .................. 36 WHEATLAND TUBE CO. ....................................... 5 WILLIAMS LOWBUCK TOOLS, INC. .................... 56 XCEL FENCE ......................................................... 8 W o rld F encing Data Center F encer’ s Almanac. , Inc. 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