Case studies

In just six years Staffordshire Moorlands Fencing Constructors Limited has grown from a two man start-up company to a flourishing business with 25 staff offering a diverse range of industrial and domestic fencing services.

Director Malcolm Mycock attributes this success to the company’s commitment on quality and value, plus their decision to work with South Staffordshire College’s Rodbaston campus for staff training.

Malcolm's background and enthusiasm for wildlife conservation is reflected in the company’s client portfolio – in addition major construction customers such as the Keir Group and the domestic market, customers have included the RSPB and Blackpool Zoo.  

Ian Jones runs I P Jones Fencing Contractors Ltd in Lancashire, which works for major housebuilders around the North West. He has invested thousands of pounds and taken an assessor’s qualification to ensure his fencing staff will be 100% qualified in 2008.

Going that extra step and completing an NVQ is what Haydn Nelms believes should be standard across the industry, to help its professional image and rid the industry of the cowboys bringing it down.

Robert and Jessica Simmons, who have launched their own specialist fencing company in South West England, are well aware of the importance of training.

 

Helen and Chris Haigh who run Peerless Fencing in Preston, Lancashire, want all their staff to be as highly trained as possible. Their ambition is not just a matter of pride - and living up to the company name - but also a tribute to their late father, John, who started the business.

Crosby Cleland's first fencing project was on his own farm back in 1974.  Subsequently he was approached by both neighbours and plant contractors to carry out fencing on their behalf, so in 1976 he established Crosby Cleland Fencing.

Training apprentices is a significant investment for Ilkeston Fencing, but one Managing Director Paul Matthewman is happy to make. He believes apprenticeships will 'and should' become the norm for the fencing industry.