Case studies

By offering advice, business development and addressing skills issues, Lantra has helped many people in fencing develop their skills and improve their businesses.

Our business champions have interesting tales to tell about how development and, in some cases, diversification has changed their lives for the better.

Have you developed your skills, and how has this helped your business? Tell us your story.

Ian Jones, IP Fencing Contractors, Lancashire

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.

Haydn Nelms, Proline Fencing & Landscapes (estd 1993), Bridgend, South Wales

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.

Jessica Simmons, Fensec Ltd.

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 Haigh, Peerless Fencing Ltd.

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.