{"id":7544,"date":"2018-08-21T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=7544"},"modified":"2022-01-20T10:44:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T10:44:19","slug":"fencing-sector","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Fence Industry report showcases growing importance of fencing sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/report-calculates-fencing-to-be-a-billion-pound-industry\">study recently conducted<\/a> by the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) has revealed the current value of the UK fencing industry. The AFI &#8211; a trade association, formed when the European Fencing Industry Association and the Fencing Contractors Association merged. Calculated that the sector is worth over \u00a31.1bn, a figure which is divided almost equally between materials and installation.<\/p>\n<h2>An employment boon<\/h2>\n<p>The positive financial state of the fencing industry is also, of course, perfect when it comes to employment. The AFI&#8217;s report suggests that approximately 1,000 new employees are required each year to fulfil requirements. Given the current levels of confusion and uncertainty around long-term employment opportunities due to Brexit, the report&#8217;s findings show that the strong performance of the <a title=\"How to select appropriate fencing for industrial sites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-for-industrial-sites\/\">fencing industry<\/a> should be regarded as a shining light.<\/p>\n<h2>An expert&#8217;s opinion<\/h2>\n<p>AFI chief executive Ian Ripley said: &#8220;These findings are instrumental in going forward and will form the backbone of future strategy. The industry offers a perfect opportunity for young people. While some bodies already understand the position and offer <a title=\"4 Reasons to Use A Bike Locker for Train Stations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/bike-locker-for-train-stations\/\">training, there needs to be a wider appreciation of our needs<\/a>. We need to get closer to educational institutions and to get young people to train for and join our industry. Both through the educational system and direct through members themselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Opportunities overseas<\/h2>\n<p>Because of the UK <a title=\"Down on the farm, security fencing is growing higher\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/farm-security-fencing\/\">fencing industry&#8217;s current successes and down to its growing<\/a> reputation worldwide, it would seem that there could be an increase in the number of opportunities fencing firms have to work abroad. And this statement is more than just conjecture.<\/p>\n<p>Only last month, Colas, one of the world&#8217;s most reputable civil engineering firms, encouraged UK organisations &#8211; with a particular focus on <a title=\"Scoping demand for airport perimeter fencing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/airport-perimeter-fencing\/\">fencing companies &#8211; to help develop a new airport<\/a> for the government of Uganda. This is a significant international project and could further enhance the reputation of the UK <a title=\"The right fence topping for the right sector\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fence-topping\/\">fencing sector<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth stating that this success has been crafted upon sturdy foundations of reliability, quality and trust. And it is these three pillars that <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\" data-wpil=\"url\">Zaun<\/a> has been built on.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more information on the fence industry? 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