In This Issue
Spirits High as SOLEX celebrates 10th anniversary
New products a total success for Zest at Solex 2017
Elegant dining sets from Culcita
Renowned the world over for high-quality outdoor leisure furniture
Outdoor expert Campingaz at SOLEX
Landmann takes up smoking as 'niche' market shows strong growth
Kettler win Best Stand at SOLEX
Outback barbecues cook up record SOLEX show success
Tepro wins Best New Product Award at SOLEX
Alton, Bramblecrest, Chessington and Shackeltons set the gold standards in The Greatest Outdoor Leisure Sales Team Awards presented at Solex 2017
Stunning new contemporary wood-effect aluminium range from LeisureGrow
Innovation is key to Hartman success
LIFE range leads the way for aluminium furniture
Al Fresco Chef aims to fire up UK wood pellet market
Great outdoor storage solutions from Keter
Kettler unveils exciting new collection at SOLEX
Alexander Rose unveil two new collections
Jati & Kebon exhibit at SOLEX for the first time
Glencrest Seatex Ltd and Katie Blake Garden Furniture
B-bag is British through and through... and proud of it
LOFAssured initiative launched at SOLEX
SOLEX was buzzing with activity on first day of show
Napoleon launches new product features
Glatz parasol does the twist with ease
Tradition, celebration and joy from Tramontina
Urban Camp Fire range is a hit for Gardeco
Char-Broil appoints Dr Sweetsmoke as UK BBQ Ambassador
Desser at the forefront of the Rattan industry
Another batch of garden solutions from Brundle
Firmans celebrates its 40th anniversary
Revolutionising the outdoor cooking and leisure experience
La Hacienda experiences increased sales
Safe and fast portable barbecue
New Outback Bar-Grill follows SOLEX sell-out success
Commonwealth Games group visits SOLEX
Grillstream demonstrations prove popular for LeisureGrow
Future Marketing welcomes new member at buyers meeting
See all the pictures from Build-up Day
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Outback barbecues cook up record SOLEX show success



With stand visitors and sales orders for 2018 at record levels, leading UK barbecue supplier Outback International voted this year's NEC Solex Exhibition "an outstanding success".

Mark Osborne, Outback CEO said: "Offering a selection of freshly-cooked barbecue dishes on the stand proved a great attraction among trade buyers, and meant we were able to host a number of top executives in a relaxed business setting over the three days of the show.

"We more than doubled our visitor throughput, with garden centre, on-line and specialist sector buyers keen to invest in the Outback brand across the board."

Trade confidence in the Outback portfolio was seen as a reflection of continuing interest among UK consumers in the premium end of the market, with one buyer snapping up 15 of the company's latest top-end innovation the Bar-Grill - a combination of barbecue and bar that adds a new focal point to the alfresco dining scene.

While Outback plans to build on the success of its Bar-Grill concept by offering a choice of different finishes next year to complement the existing stucco and marble-top model, the soaraway Solex star attraction was the Jupiter series of 3, 4 and 6-burner gas barbecues in a choice of striking red or stainless steel design.

The barbecue's centre plate that accommodates a pizza stone, wok or griddle - stored alongside utility trays to hold menu ingredients - has proved to be a major selling point in the Jupiter's success since its 2016 launch.

"Alongside the established popularity of our Meteor range, the Jupiter barbecue proves the added value to the trade of offering  a selection of premium barbecues to an increasingly discerning consumer", said Mark Osborne.

Finally, the strength and appeal of the brand was underlined by the high level of interest in and sales of the Outback padded relaxer chair range which, alongside the new patio heaters, flame tower and gazebo, demonstrates the company's stake in the outdoor leisure market.

Further information from Mark Osborne on 07795 422871, mark@outbackbbqs.com


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