In This Issue
One week to go before SOLEX opens for business
Opening times for SOLEX
GTN's Greatest Awards to be revealed at SOLEX
LOFAssured initiative to be launched at SOLEX
Glencrest Seatex Ltd and Katie Blake Garden Furniture
Don’t miss Zest 4 Leisure’s unique double decker stand at SOLEX
Great quality, design and personal service from Culcita
Landmann at the forefront of the barbecue market
Renowned the world over for high-quality outdoor leisure furniture
Char-Broil appoints Dr Sweetsmoke as UK BBQ Ambassador
Norfolk Leisure's stand will be even bigger this year
See outdoor expert Campingaz at SOLEX
Revolutionising the outdoor cooking and leisure experience
New Outback Bar-Grill follows SOLEX sell-out success
Kettler will reveal an innovative 2018 collection at SOLEX
Napoleon launches new product features
Glatz parasol does the twist with ease
Alexander Rose will unveil two new collections
Firmans celebrates its 40th anniversary
Tradition, celebration and joy from Tramontina
Hartman continue to innovate with Sophie Collection
Desser at the forefront of the Rattan industry
Another batch of garden solutions from Brundle
The new Everdure by Heston Blumenthal barbecue brand
La Hacienda experiences increased sales
Safe and fast portable barbecue
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One week to go before SOLEX opens for business
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There's just one week to go before SOLEX, the three-day trade show organised by LOFA for members, opens its doors next Tuesday. Celebrating its 10th edition this year the exhibition has attracted the most exhibitors ever...
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Opening times for SOLEX
SOLEX is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from 11-13 July 2017 and will occupy Hall 5. Opening times are as follows:
  • Tuesday 11th July, 9am to 5:30pm
  • Wednesday 12th July, 9am to 5:30pm
  • Thursday 13th July, 9am to 3pm

There is free car parking at the NEC for SOLEX.

GTN's Greatest Awards to be revealed at SOLEX
GTN's Greatest Outdoor Leisure Retailing Team Awards will be revealed on the first day of SOLEX. The final judging is taking place this week...



Pictured above: Last year's Greatest Outdoor Leisure winners.
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LOFAssured initiative to be launched at SOLEX
Retailers, do you comply? Visit stand 305

LOFA announces “LOFAssured” initiative to ensure all cushions sold by members comply with Trading Standard’s and FIRA’s fire safety regulations...
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Glencrest Seatex Ltd and Katie Blake Garden Furniture

Katie Blake Garden Furniture has established itself as a top selling brand and increasing their number of retailers year on year...
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Don’t miss Zest 4 Leisure’s unique double decker stand at SOLEX
 
With just one week to go before Zest 4 Lesiure unveils their latest range of products at SOLEX, have you booked your ticket yet?
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Great quality, design and personal service from Culcita


With over 40 years experience in the garden furniture business, Culcita's company ethos revolves around customer satisfaction through quality, design and personal service. 
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Landmann at the forefront of the barbecue market


For more than five decades, Landmann has been at the forefront of the barbecue market with an innovative product portfolio of gas, charcoal, outdoor heating and accessories. The company has enjoyed another successful season in the UK, with an ever-growing stockist network...
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Renowned the world over for high-quality outdoor leisure furniture



Founded in 1920, Barlow Tyrie is the world's oldest manufacturer of teak leisure furniture. It has, more recently, extended its collection to include ranges in stainless steel, powder-coated aluminium, and hand-woven synthetic fibre...

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Char-Broil appoints Dr Sweetsmoke as UK BBQ Ambassador
SOLEX opportunity for you to win a visit and demo form the legendary US BBQ champion
 
America’s No 1 gas grill BBQ brand Char-Broil®  has appointed Al Harris, aka Dr. Sweetsmoke, as its BBQ champion in the UK. In his role, Harris - who is one of the leading UK judges and BBQ demonstrators in the UK - will promote and demo Char-Broil’s innovative range of BBQs, teach BBQ skills at cookery schools and help Char-Broil encourage UK consumers to get that real American flavour into their BBQ meals.  The sponsorship will run for two years, until Summer 2018...
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Norfolk Leisure's stand will be even bigger this year


The Norfolk Leisure team will display its distinctive outdoor furniture and accessories on an even bigger stand this year, reflecting the company’s consistent growth and continually developing ranges over the past 25 years..
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See outdoor expert Campingaz at SOLEX
Showcasing a new edition to their Master Series range
 
Campingaz builds on its presence in the barbecue and garden market at SOLEX 2017 as it unveils a new addition to its highly-acclaimed ‘Master Series’ barbecue collection...
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Revolutionising the outdoor cooking and leisure experience


Kadai Firebowls® return to the Solex 2017 with a product range that will revolutionise the outdoor cooking and leisure experience...
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New Outback Bar-Grill follows SOLEX sell-out success


After a prototype version sold out shortly after its launch last year, leading UK suppliers Outback International will unveil their new Bar-Grill barbecue at this year's SOLEX...
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Kettler will reveal an innovative 2018 collection at SOLEX


Following the success of its hugely popular casual dining range, Kettler will develop the collection further. Combining dining and relaxing in one set, Kettler introduced the concept to the UK market with their Palma sets in 2014 and the range continues to grow from strength to strength.
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Napoleon launches new product features
 
Napoleon Grills has launched a series of new product features which will be showcased at this year’s SOLEX...
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Glatz parasol does the twist with ease
The Alu-Twist Centre Pole Parasol from Glatz can be adjusted with ease for a pitch angle of up to 45 degrees - and it has UPF50 sun protection...

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Alexander Rose will unveil two new collections
 
Alexander Rose will unveil its new Classic traditional weave and Cordial Lounge contemporary collections at SOLEX...
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Firmans celebrates its 40th anniversary


Firmans is inviting customers to join them on the stand (110) to celebrate its 40th anniversary as a supplier of quality garden furniture...
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