Since Munro Importers purchased the Pagoda garden furniture in 2013, the range has been increased, colours of certain fabrics changed and prices reduced, without sacrificing quality.

Munro, whose experienced buying office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, has been open for nearly 20 years, cite a number of reasons for their strong market position:

• Highly competitive prices. 
• Shipments are checked by their own team of experienced inspectors to recognised AQL standards.
• Up to five rattan products can be mixed in a 40ft high cube container making it easy for multi-branch retailers to order if they haven’t got a central warehouse.
• Virtually any garden furniture product a customer may require can be sourced.
• New fabric colours more suited to modern living styles, based on feedback from customers.
• No on-line sales.

“We prefer to work with our customers not compete with them,” the company says.

Stax Trade Centres are exclusive UK distributors for those who cannot order in container lots.

McLoughlins are exclusive distributors in Eire. Munro will introduce a range of Pagoda gas and charcoal barbecues at SOLEX.