American Fences Inc. 1-617-479-6400

About us

Since 1892

In the late 1800's during the burgeoning industrial revolution, Guy Mafera Sr. came to the United States from Italy. As a true innovator, Guy received a patent in 1895 for his exclusive manufacturing process of continuous wire fabric. Ten years later, he was awarded a second patent for his wire twisting machine, technology that would revolutionize the fence industry, and was identical to the product known as chain link fence. Further innovation in the Mafera enterprise came with the establishment of a galvanizing plant, ultimately leading the most durable and practical general-use fence material in the world today! Today, over 100 years and 4 generations later, the Mafera family has passed on this legacy to PLM Enterprises Incorporated - doing business as: American Fences Inc. owned by Paul L. McCarthy. Paul is a degreed Mechanical Engineer who had worked for 25 years in the electro-mechanical telecommunication industry.

As the Mafera family established, American Fences Inc. still carries on the tradition of excellence and ingenuity established by Guy Mafera Sr., so long ago. Now, as then, American Fences Inc. cares about workmanship, honesty, service and quality...values that are the key to our success.

Strong Fundamental Values
We strive to create a work environment where all people are treated equally and with respect, and we are mindful of the environment and our role in protecting it.

Our employees play a vital role in ensuring the success of our daily business activities and American Fences Inc. values are the foundation by which our employees conduct themselves. Every employee throughout the organization is expected to adhere to our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability. These values are also the basis on which we build the trust and integrity that will allow our businesses to continue to succeed.

Integrity: We must demand of ourselves and of each other the highest standards of individual and corporate integrity. We safeguard company assets. We comply with all company policies and laws.
Excellence: We continually challenge each other to improve our products, our processes, and ourselves. We strive always to understand our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We are dedicated to diversity, fair treatment, mutual respect, and trust.
Teamwork: We foster an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and results through teamwork. We practice leadership that teaches, inspires, and promotes full participation and work environment. We encourage open and effective communication and interaction.
Accountability: We honor the commitments we make, and take personal responsibility for all actions and results. We create an operating discipline of continuous improvement that is an integral part of our culture.
The Strength of Many: We embrace and cultivate the richness that diversity brings to our organization. American Fences Inc. has always been committed to promoting a diverse work force and providing opportunities for everyone to contribute to their fullest potential.

Our Word, Our Warranty!

Like our workmanship and material our warranty policy
is unmatched by any other fence company.

We warrant to the original customer that their fence shall be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of two (2) years from the date of installation.

Furthermore, there is a limited 15 year warranty on
pressure treated posts, which if replaced, will be pro-rated
over the life expectancy of the post .

Please contact our sales representative for details.