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WORLD FENCE NEWS • MARCH 2012 • 35 Konieczny, at Solutions in Metal. To start our design process, we made sev- eral full-scale mockups of the serpen- tine idea to see if the chain link would form smooth continuous curves. Once we had verified that our idea would work, I made a scale model of the en- tire 126 feet long by 8 feet tall fence. "We then drew the angles and radii for the structure on the computer. We used specific rules for the post an- gles and radii so that the chain link would stretch properly. These CAD files became the guide for cutting all the post angles and bending the radii for the support structure," Galston noted. The fence structure was fabricated in six sections, which were transported to the site and set in concrete. The chain link material was stretched on site and secured tightly with stainless steel band ties. AFA honors Encon Electronics president with Distinguished Service Award Encon Electronics president and CEO Betty Mullin received the presti- gious Distinguished Service Award from the American Fence Association (AFA) as the association recognized members who are setting the standard of excellence in the fence, security, deck and railing industry during its an- nual awards presentation at FENCETECH'12 in Miami Beach in late January. The chain link was fabricated in a custom purple color. Purple combines ground and sky, the excitement of red and the tranquility of blue, Galston said. At night, there are 14 special up- lights along the length of the fence, creating a dramatic effect. CLFMI is now accepting applica- tions for the 2012 Les Grube Memo- rial Design Award contest. The Award includes a uniquely-designed plaque and a cash award of $1,000, given to the designing architect and installing contractor on the project which makes the best and most unique use of chain link fence materials. For more information, contact CLFMI executive vice-president Mark Levin at 410-290-6267 or via e-mail at clfmihq@aol.com. PRODUCTS & SERVICES GATE OPERATORS COMMERCIAL DOOR OPERATORS PEDESTRIAN GATE CLOSERS TELEPHONE ENTRY ACCESS CONTROL GATE & DOOR HAREWARE SECURITY EQUIPMENT SOLAR DESIGN SAME DAY SHIPPING FREE TECH SUPPORT CUSTOM TRAINING FAAC & APOLLO REPAIR CENTER ONLINE ORDERING SE HABLA ESPANOL 200+ YEARS EXPERIENCE CAGOI CERTIFIED ~ VISIT US AT BOOTH 737 Custom-Built Pedestrian Gate Demo featuring 11 pedestrian gates The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the fence industry and who exemplifies high standards of ethics and the asso- ciation's standards of excellence, AFA noted. Brad Howard, AFA 2012 awards chairman, outlined the key points that helped the committee determine Mullin as the Distinguished Service Award winner. "Betty Mullin has been a member of the AFA for over 25 years. She was and continues to be one of the few fe- male owners in the industry, although she prefers to humbly disregard this impressive milestone," said Howard. PEDESTRIAN GATE CLOSERS & HARDWARE Encon now stocks pedestrian gate closers and all associated gate and door hardware. Our custom-built demo display features 11 pedestrian gates and includes various hardware products such as panic bars, electric strikes, lever sets, hinges and more! Call Encon today to talk to the distributor with ALL your access control needs. Access Control Distributor 800-782-5598 WWW.EnconElectronics.com Distinguished Ser recipient v ice A Betty Mullin and husband, w ar d P a t contin ued on pa g e 78