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Chris Alebakis – RJL Commercial Fencing and Gates

CHRIS ALEBAKIS RJL COMMERCIAL FENCING AND GATES (VIC) Chris Alebakis is the owner of RJL Commercial Fencing and Gates (VIC) and has more than 35 years of industry experience.He is recognised across Melbourne’s fencing sector for long-standing trade leadership, strong client relationships and a consistent commitment to quality, while remaining...

Craig Gibbens – Profence

CRAIG GIBBENS PROFENCE Craig Gibbens founded Protective Fencing in 1975 at age 17, building on a family wire-manufacturing heritage dating back to 1907, and has worked in the fencing industry for 50 years.He grew the business from a single chainwire machine into a large-scale commercial and security fencing manufacturer, establishing...

Trevor Thomas – Peninsula Gates & Automation

Trevor Thomas Peninsula Gates and Automation Trevor Thomas has worked on the Mornington Peninsula since establishing Peninsula Gates & Automation in 1999, giving him 27 years in the fencing and automation sector.He began in Hebel and panel fencing and later expanded into custom gate installations and automation packages as client...

David Calabria – D&D Technologies

David Calabria D&D Technologies David Calabria joined D&D Technologies in the early 1990s after working in financial markets and chose to remain with the business after the sudden passing of his business partner shortly after they began working together.Since 1991, he has been a key driver of D&D’s international expansion,...

AMMAG Group wins Fencing Design Award

AMMAG GROUP - SA BLADE WAVE SOLID STEEL FENCE AMMAG GROUP fabricated and installed a blade wave solidsteel fence as a feature element for the Aura by Livewell lifestyle village project in South Australia, positioned on top of a rock wall. The steelwork used recycled steel and was finished with...

Marksman Design Co claims Rural Gates Award

MARKSMAN DESIGN CO NSW CUSTOM SPORT-THEMED CANTILEVER GATE MARKSMAN DESIGN CO delivered a one-off rural cantilever gate featuring a sports-themed “X” strike symbol, designed as a personalised entry statement for the client. The gate utilised Hi-Motion cantilever hardware with a Centsys D5 EVOsmart operator, supported by Photon smart safety beams...

Merrick’s Maintenance wins Horse Fencing Award

MERRICK'S MAINTENANCE - WA SIX-PADDOCK STALLION RAIL SYSTEM MERRICK’S MAINTENANCE completed six paddocks for Gravatron Racing on a 5-acre property, configured to safely house three trotting horses in full work with daytime turnout. The installation prioritised horse safety and low maintenance, while delivering a neat finish suited to a high-end...

Grand Ridge Arenas & Excavations takes out Rural/Farm Fencing Award

GRAND RIDGE ARENAS & EXCAVATIONS - VIC GRAND RIDGE ARENAS & EXCAVATIONS installed a three-rail Spotted Gum post-and-rail fence using mortise-and-tenon joinery to achieve a flush, mechanically interlocked rail-to-post connection suited to rural and equine applications. The build included ground-level kickboards for added protection, a matching custom timber gate, and...

Guardian Fencing wins Enclosures Award

GUARDIAN FENCING VIC PROTECTION ENCLOSURES For this Tarneit facility, GUARDIAN FENCING designed, fabricated and installed a fully enclosed aerosol protection system to the client’s security and fire-response requirements. The enclosure is a floorto-ceiling galvanised chainmesh barrier that follows the roofline to a maximum height of 14 metres across a 103-metre...