World Fence News

16 • JUNE 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS RICHARDSON, Tex. — Fortress Fence Products, a leading manufac- turer of ornamental fence systems, has launched Assurance (3" Air Space) panels and gates in its Versai residen- tial and V2 commercial fence product lines. "We have seen an increased need for ornamental fence with 3" air space, especially for applications with playgrounds, small pets, children, and pools," said Jeff Schulz, national sales manager of Fortress Fence Products. "Naturally, we made the addition to Versai and V2, our top performing residential and commercial product lines." Assurance (3" Air Space) pan- els and gates carry the same 20-year limited manufacturer warranty as all Versai and V2 products, Schulz noted. "Its patented pin hinge system for easy rackability on extreme terrain changes, along with an unrivaled exte- rior coating, Versai and V2 ornamen- tal fence is the highest standard for adjustable ornamental fence," he said. "The debut of Assurance at this year's FENCETECH was very well received," added Schulz. "We antici- pate that this is the perfect solution for projects where safety is a factor while still providing beauty, strength and durability." Assurance (3" Air Space) is avail- able in Versai and V2 for all current styles, including Flat Top, Flat Top/ Flat Bottom, Pressed Spear, Pressed Spear/Flat Bottom, Extended Picket, and Extended Picket/Flat Bottom in various sizes, along with matching walk and drive gates. Fortress Fence Products, a divi- sion of The Fortress Company, is fo- cused on developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products specifically for the fence industry. Fortress Fence Products offers a com- plete line of fence solutions for any residential, commercial or industrial project needs. For information on Fortress Fence Products and its lines, call 866-323- 4766 or visit www.fortressfence.com. Assurance (3" Air Space) is newest addition to Fortress Fence Products line Fortress Fence Products introduced Assurance (3" Air Space) to meet an increased need for ornamental fence with 3" air space, especially for appli- cations with playgrounds, small pets, children, and pools, the company said. (Fortress Fence Products photo) Encon slates upcoming technical training events On June 9 Encon Electronics will host leading manufacturer HySecurity at its training facility in Hayward, Ca- lif. for a hands-on training event and the opportunity to meet the owner of HySecurity, president and CEO Brian Denault. He will conduct part of the pre- sentation that day, and also be avail- able to meet with dealers one-on-one. The day will consist of two ses- sions covering the same material. Dealers are encouraged to attend the session that best fits their schedules. Technical trainer and sales engi- neer Daniel Butler will provide a de- tailed presentation on HySecurity's new product, the StrongArm Park DC barrier operator. Butler will also cover the START/Common DC board and sequenced gates. The first session begins at noon and the second starts at 2 p.m. Attend- ees will receive complimentary lunch courtesy of HySecurity. All seminar attendees will be eligible to receive two HY-5A detectors with a HySecu- rity operator order. Visit www.enconelectronics.com for restrictions and details. On June 23 Encon will continue its consecutive months of dealer edu- cation with a training workshop fea- turing All-O-Matic. National sales manager Luis Guiterrez and head engineer Fortino Tarula will conduct the presentation featuring the new TORO24 swing gate actuator and the SL-45 slide gate operator. For information on both sessions, visit www.enconelectronics.com, call 800-782-5598 or e-mail Orders@en- conelectronics.com. A man was walking down the street and saw a sign in a store window that said "Help Wanted." So he ran into the store and yelled out, "What's wrong?!" • • • A thief stuck a pistol in a man's ribs and said, "Give me your money." The gentleman, shocked by the sudden attack, said, "You cannot do this, I'm a congressman!" The thief replied, "In that case, give me MY money!"

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