World Fence News

68 • JUNE 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Through the Years with World Fence News June 1985 cover June 1985 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the June 1985 issue of World Fence News, 30 years ago this month. • The cover photo for June showed Tenax ALPI plastic safety fence in- stalled at a ski resort in Northern Italy. • WFN contributing editor Jim Lucci finished his series on effective management and looked at the respon- sibilities of owners and employees and how they must fit together to work as a team, ensuring profit and growth for the company. • Inspired by the "clown" who, a few thousand years ago, set out with a lantern to find an honest man, WFN contributing editor Jim Hart conduct- ed a telephone survey of fence compa- nies to find out whether honesty is a good idea when seeking employment in the fence industry. • At the time of the June 1985 is- sue's publication, plastic fence fabric had been making a significant show- ing in the overall fence market. Two major U.S. suppliers were interviewed to find out where the product came from, what was happening with it and the future outlook. • As of the June 1985 issue, over the last five years, U.S. manufacturers of barbed tape had found a growing international demand for their prod- ucts. Applications ranged from war zones to correctional facilities around the globe. • Self-propelled diggers had been around for a while, serving a wide market, and the makers foresaw a bright future for them. A closer look revealed that while their market is similar, many of their features are not. June 1990 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the June 1990 issue of World Fence News, 25 years ago this month. • The cover photo for June showed a picture of fencers posing in front of the restored gates at Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis. • PVC fencing has certain char- acteristics that make it well suited for a wide range of applications, and an article explained them. • WFN contributing editor Herb Borner presented some valuable tips for setting line posts on rocky ledges, sharp grades and even underwater. Being aware of these special setting conditions will make you a sharper estimator, too, Herb noted. • There are certain things a com- pany must do if it aims to keep work- er's comp insurance premiums to a minimum, said Jim Lucci. • One crazy fence job finally pushed Jim Hart across the line that separates self control from insanity. • We presented the first of a two- part series on conducting effective safety meetings from the Safety Re- source Manual which had been re- cently published by the International Fence Industry Association (now the American Fence Association). June 1995 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the June 1995 issue of World Fence News, 20 years ago this month. • The cover photo for June 1995 showed a female tennis player taking a break along a silhouetted chain link fence. The photo was provided by Jim Scheide, who at the time was with An- chor Fence, Inc., Baltimore, Md. • Contributing editor Jim Hart gave some sage advice on gates. • An article explored how a fence could make a difference under the June 1990 cover continued on page 70 Utica Style Fence Pliers by International Gate Devices The Must Have Tool for the "Fence Professional" Available in 8" & 10" Round or Square Nosed Features: • High Strength Carbon Steel • Non-Slip Cushioned Handles • Three Heavy Duty Cutters • Lifetime Warranty 8" 10" NEW 800.557.4283 fax 610.534.9682 www.slidegate.net 101 Sycamore Ave. Folsom, PA 19033 USA $22.90 ea. Any Size or Shape May Be Mixed FOB…Folsom, PA 24+ Call for Pricing SECURE GATE SYSTEMS, INC. Original Manufacturer of Preassembled High Security Emergency Egress Gates Opens Every Time with Patented Reliability Toll Free 866-725-6995 • www.securegatesystems.net

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