Vehicle teeters above, closes I-215

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS -- All westbound lanes of I-215 were shut down late Wednesday as emergency personnel tried to keep an SUV from falling nearly 40 feet from an overpass to the freeway below.

The accident remains under investigation, and Askerlund said, "It could have been much worse."Multiple agencies assisted in diverting traffic off the freeway, near 1300 East and 6700 South just after 6:30 p.m. Cottonwood Heights Police Sgt. Mark Askerlund said the SUV hit the cement barrier, which catapulted it over the chain-link fence, and the vehicle came to rest on the water pipes that run adjacent to the roadway.-- Wendy LeonardA fence rail also went through the windshield and out the back window of the SUV, and yet the driver was not injured, Askerlund said. He said the driver was cleared by medical personnel at the scene but was taken to the police station for questioning about how the accident happened.

-- Wendy Leonard

Fencing Your Back Yard for Your Border Collie

A Border Collie is a breed of dog that needs plenty of exercise and a great way to do that is to let them run and frolic in a fenced in back yard. There are special needs that should be taken into consideration when installing a dog fence for these active and curious puppies. The Border Collie is agile, energetic and intelligent. They love to jump and can jump rather high. If they see an opening they will often take it especially if there is something interesting on the other side. They are very crafty and quite capable of entertaining themselves. With that in mind, let�s look at some dog fence options.

Although not usually diggers, the Border Collie should have a dog fence that sits on or goes into the ground. Make sure you have secure gates. Border Collie�s are problem solvers. If these little puppies want to get out they can easily figure out how to lift a latch. There dog fence also needs to be able to follow the terrain. If you have a 5 foot fence and a 1 foot mound next to it, a Border Collie may find it easy to jump over.Types of Fences include invisible fences, chain link, wood, cement or cinder block, wire, vinyl and any combination thereof depending on the terrain. The golden standard in fencing is chain link. It is easily available, can be installed by a moderate do-it-yourselfer and is cost effective. For the Border Collie, a dog that can jump relatively high, it is also cost effective and can be purchased in 5 or 6 foot high lengths. Chain link needs to be seated into the ground to prevent your Border Collie from pushing out under it. Unfortunately it is easy for a Border Collie to climb this type of dog fence. The same can be said for any wire fencing.Cement or cinder block is really sturdy but very expensive. Vinyl fencing is not a good idea for a Border Collie as it has too many gaps though this type of dog fence is durable, weather resistant and easy to install. Finally we come to the invisible fence. These are bad ideas for a Border Collie as they can see anything and everything and have been known to endure the shock and bust through this type of dog fence. Also, anything that wants to get near your Border Collie can just walk right over it. If the batteries in the collar die then there is no stopping them. Border Collies have also been known to simply take the collar off rendering this dog fence useless.

For a Border Collie, overall and ideally, a wooden privacy fence should be used. When building this dog fence you�ll need to cement the support posts into the ground. You�ll also need to dig a small trench for the boards to slide into as this will keep your Border Collie from seeing something on the other side and doing everything in its power to get at it. The boards of your dog fence also need to be butted up against one another to avoid gaps and prevent easy climbing for your Border Collie. Finally, the gates need to have latches that can be locked.

Century Fence Company - A Chicago Fence Company for All Your Fencing Needs

Century Fence Company, a Chicago fence company understands the need for a secured environment whether you are on a residential or a commercial property. As the local leader in fencing projects, the Century Fence takes pride in meeting the individual requirements of every client in offering the best, high-quality fence for your needs.

Wood fence makes for a country-style look and is one of the major choices among the residential areas in the Chicagoland area. Ornamental fences, on the other hand, have been preferred by clients who opt for elegance and excellent visualization for their backyard. This is popular among environmentalists and plant enthusiasts. Chicago Fence also caters to installing industrial cages as well as to commercial tennis courts and other long runs of fence.Century Fence Company guarantees reasonable prices and ensures great quality in every product. The company also provides free estimates on all your fencing needs and would love to be part of the success of your business and the satisfaction of a home owner.

Century Fence Company guarantees reasonable prices and ensures great quality in every product. The company also provides free estimates on all your fencing needs and would love to be part of the success of your business and the satisfaction of a home owner.

Types of Fences for Your Yard

Interested in fencing in your yard? There are many different fencing options that may work for your home if you know what you are looking for. One of the first things to consider is whether you desire a fence for visual appeal or practical function. Another option to think about is whether you want your fence to be made of metal, vinyl, or wood. Wood fencing is frequently considered the most visually appealing, but vinyl and metal options may work better for longevity and fencing in animals like dogs. Read on for some of fencing options to consider, and what they do for your yard.

Picket fences usually come in wood and vinyl options. They make a great visual barrier to mark the edge of a property in a front yard, but don't do a good job of keeping anything in or out due to space between the slats. The picket fence is frequently chosen for aesthetic reasons out of either wood or vinyl, though with careful attention to the space between pickets and the hight of the fence, it may be a reasonable option for safely fencing in animals or children as well.For a more southwestern look, some people consider getting a fence composed of horizontal wooden slats. This style of fence has a very rustic style of beauty, but it is difficult to build a horizontal slat fence that is high enough to keep in anything that is capable of jumping or climbing. While beautiful and interesting to look at, a slat fence is probably a bad idea for protecting children from a road or housing a dog that can jump.Wooden Lattice FenceWhile using lattice work is rare for an entire fence, it does make a great compromise between the open and airy look of a picket or slat fence and the safety of a stockade style fence. Lattice fencing is ideal for placing on top of a solid privacy fence to help the fence seem more interesting and inviting. A lattice fence offers a little bit of a view into the surrounding area without leaving the large spaces of a picket style fence that allow animals to squeeze through.Chain Link FenceSlat FenceStockade Style FenceChain link fences are not particularly attractive, but they make up for their plain appearance in utility. Chain link fencing is one of the cheapest and simplest fencing types to set up, and does a great job of protecting children and animals from busy roads and dangerous areas without blocking the view. A chain link fence can be as high or low as the homeowner wishes, though the norm is usually only about three to four feet.Picket Fence

Chain link fences are not particularly attractive, but they make up for their plain appearance in utility. Chain link fencing is one of the cheapest and simplest fencing types to set up, and does a great job of protecting children and animals from busy roads and dangerous areas without blocking the view. A chain link fence can be as high or low as the homeowner wishes, though the norm is usually only about three to four feet.

Anti-Fence Jumping Tips Aside From Labrador Training

We have all heard about the neutered labrador which is still an avid fence jumper. When people are around and watching, no jumping happens. Indeed, with positive reinforcement labrador training at hand, goals can be reached with the most care-free lab. But the instant the family is away, the dog makes short work of the main fence, much less the four-foot chain link fence. While there are a thousand and one ways to attack the problem if we can see the dog, what is to be done in the case of time spent away from home, i.e. the dog is left to itself?

Note that among the top errors that can be made in installing an electric fence is poor earth grounding. Many people still fall for the mistaken notion that you can save on time and effort with regard to adequate earth grounding. But the most sensible thing to do is still to install several ground rods - at least three that are 6 to 8 feet long, galvanized, and attached with good ground clamps. The electricity must complete a full circle back to the charger through the ground. Poor grounding gives weak shocks.Another interesting, albeit somewhat pricey option is the coyote roller. This non-electric, zero maintenance device is effective at keeping your four-footed pets in as well as keeping coyotes out. The roller is made of specially designed UV resistant polymeric materials, aluminum tubing, and stainless steel components. The leading company that sells rollers swears by a statistical study that rollers not only reduce coyote attempts to intrude, but actually result to the dog's giving up intentions to enter the property at all.The first solution many people think of is invisible fencing. Still another option is electric fencing, or hot fencing, the Petsafe brand among those said to be the least expensive.

If you are ready to settle for a chain link fence, factor in the level of snowfall in your area. A dog definitely may be able to walk over the fence in case the depth of snow reaches four or five feet. Besides, there is no way to predict just how good a jumper is your next dog, unless it gets labrador training.

AccountMate JobCost Software Enables Fence Company to Expand Client and Job Base Without Adding Office Personnel

In the last 12 months, West Memphis Fence & Construction Co., Inc.'s sales revenue increased 20%. "Due to the efficiency of AccountMate and JobCost, we were able to expand our client and job base without adding office personnel," commented Susan Raush, Office Manager.

About AccountMate Founded in 1984, AccountMate develops and markets fully modifiable business accounting software. Systems range from single user versions to those that support hundreds of users simultaneously. AccountMate software is available for local installation or as SaaS. It is distributed exclusively through a worldwide channel of authorized solution providers. AccountMate can be reached at (800) 877-8896 or at www.accountmate.com .Ranked in the top one half percent of fence contractors in the United States, company estimators bid more than 100 jobs each day. Reporting seven million dollars in sales in 2006 with 63 employees, the company built a solid, profitable business from the ground up."Together, AccountMate and JobCost offer a comprehensive front-to-back office solution and technology infrastructure West Memphis Fence can build on," recalls Raush.In order to accomplish this, West Memphis Fence turned to AMBR Technologies, an Elite AccountMate Business Partner. "Our goal in this case was to make the technology fit the client's needs. 'One size fits all' is seldom practical in mid-range accounting operations and West Memphis Fence was no exception. Without disturbing operations, we continue to work together as part of the West Memphis Fence team to continually take advantage of the advantages that AccountMate has to offer," said Jack Pruett, President of AMBR Technologies. West Memphis Fence decided to implement AccountMate SQL due to the program's scalability and open architecture to meet its business requirements right out of the box. With AccountMate's award-winning program design, the company implemented an industry-specific program to solve job costing challenges.PRESS CONTACT: Donna DeRosa Vice President, Marketing (800) 877-8896 Email ContactWorking in synch with AccountMate, West Memphis Fence can easily comply with certified payroll requirements for government projects and easily track employer payroll tax data, overhead costs as well as hours worked by personnel, job and location.The first step in the company's technology make-over included an overhaul in the job tracking and bid process. To solve this job costing challenge, AMBR Technologies installed JobCost, a comprehensive job costing system integrated seamlessly with AccountMate. Using an Estimating function in JobCost, detailed bids can be efficiently generated by user defined cost codes or by copying a prior estimate, template or Excel worksheet. Since actual costs are posted to each project (or job) in real-time, costs can quickly be reviewed in detail or summarized by type and compared to the estimate, enabling company employees to make bid adjustments instantly.Prior to installing the AccountMate business financial software system and with year-over-year growth, it became obvious to West Memphis Fence that their company's old, propriety business system was failing to provide accurate job costing and bids, which impacted the company's bottom line. Frustrated with system limitations and inefficiencies, West Memphis Fence realized that they needed a sophisticated business solution like AccountMate that would systematically track expenses plus keep pace with increasing sales demand without significant manual intervention.West Memphis Fence & Construction Co., Inc. builds and installs a vast assortment of permanent fencing types, including chain-link, ornamental iron, custom wood and PVC for residential and commercial customers. The company also erects temporary (rental) fencing for safety at construction sites and for crowd control at festival and sporting events.

PRESS CONTACT: Donna DeRosa Vice President, Marketing (800) 877-8896 Email Contact

Pexco Agrees to Acquire Extruder of Fence and Lawn and Garden Products

ATLANTA -- Pexco, the North American leader in the design and fabrication of custom extruded plastics products including chain-link enhancement products, marketed under the PDS® brand name, has purchased Patrician Products, Inc. of Hicksville, NY, a premier plastic extruder of fence and lawn and garden products throughout the US and internationally.

Pexco will also continue the manufacture of Patrician’s extruded plastic landscape edging products, which include Industrial Edge, Professional Edge, Estate Edge® and Fast Edge® and are made available at major home and garden retailers and commercial distributors.Founded and family owned since 1953, Patrician Products supplies a wide array of extrusion-based products to the fence and landscaping trade and consumers. Patrician fence products, including Fence Weave®, PVT®, Max Slat® and American Permahedge™ are well known and distributed through commercial and retail outlets including Lowe’s and The Home Depot. The products will be integrated into Pexco’s PDS® line of fence products, which provide privacy and security while enhancing the aesthetics of chain link and ornamental fences. Pexco continues to pioneer through plastic extrusion and fabrication new fence product innovation, such as a corporate branding program in which PDS fencing slats are custom produced in corporate colors, so new or existing chain link fence can be used to identify locations and promote the business.Shillingford reaffirmed that Pexco’s strategy is to continue to grow profitably through investing organically and by acquisition in domestic markets in its chosen sectors. The company is continually seeking to enhance its competitive position as a custom extruder through product and process innovation, strengthening its sourcing and distribution capability, enhancing its supply chain and reducing cost while investing in IT, people and production capability to deliver superior customer service and value.Ken Ilvento, National Sales Manager of Patrician, will join Pexco and continue to serve as a representative for fence filler and landscaping products.About PexcoPart of Saw Mill Capital LLC and based in Atlanta with seven plants in the United States and Mexico, Pexco is a North American leader in the design and fabrication of extruded plastics products. It provides standard and custom parts and components to manufacturers and end-users for a broad range of custom applications, including the aerospace, retail, traffic safety, medical, lighting and fence industries. Pexco offers a full range of custom design, engineering and fabrication services. Pexco meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2000, holds ISO 14001 registration for all of its manufacturing operations and operates two class 100,000 clean rooms. For more information, visit www.pexco.com.

Part of Saw Mill Capital LLC and based in Atlanta with seven plants in the United States and Mexico, Pexco is a North American leader in the design and fabrication of extruded plastics products. It provides standard and custom parts and components to manufacturers and end-users for a broad range of custom applications, including the aerospace, retail, traffic safety, medical, lighting and fence industries. Pexco offers a full range of custom design, engineering and fabrication services. Pexco meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2000, holds ISO 14001 registration for all of its manufacturing operations and operates two class 100,000 clean rooms. For more information, visit www.pexco.com.