Newsletter - SOLEX SUN Issue 6 2017

SOLEX celebrated its 10th anniversary two weeks ago and organiser Phil Gibbs and LOFA chairman Mark Osborne celebrated another succesful show.

In this Omnibus Issue we pull together all the news from the show as published in the LIVE from the show issues of SOLEX SUN. We hope you find them useful.

If you'd prefer to see each individual issue of SOLEX SUN 2017 here are the links...

New products a total success for Zest at Solex 2017

The launch of Zest 4 Leisure’s new 2018 garden furniture range was a total success! Visitors to the Zest stand at Solex 2017 were delighted with the new range launched at the prestigious show...

Elegant dining sets from Culcita

SOLEX visitors were casting their eyes over the elegant Summerfly Dining Set and Orchid Dining Set on the Culcita stand (620)...

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...

Outdoor expert Campingaz at SOLEX

Campingaz built on its presence in the barbecue and garden market at SOLEX 2017 as it unveiled a new addition to its highly-acclaimed ‘Master Series’ barbecue collection. Pictured on the first day of the show is Andy Marshall, UK Marketing Manager...

Landmann takes up smoking as 'niche' market shows strong growth

Following signs that UK consumers are increasingly keen on smoked foods, barbecue suppliers Landmann included new Tennessee smokers in their line-up for next season...

Kettler win Best Stand at SOLEX

Kettler scooped the Best Stand at SOLEX and received the trophy from Mark Osborne, chairman of LOFA, on the first day of the show...

Outback barbecues cook up record SOLEX show success

Tepro wins Best New Product Award at SOLEX

Tepro picked up the Best New Product Award for its 'clean and sleek' barbecue.

Alton, Bramblecrest, Chessington and Shackeltons set the gold standards in The Greatest Outdoor Leisure Sales Team Awards presented at Solex 2017

Alton, Chessington and Shackletons Garden Centres all won Gold Awards in GTN's Greatest Outdoor Leisure Sales Team Awards, presented this evening at SOLEX 2017. Bramblecrest won the Gold Award for Outdoor Leisure Supplier of the Year as voted for by garden centres visited by GTN's team of experts over the past four months.

See the full results

Stunning new contemporary wood-effect aluminium range from LeisureGrow

LeisureGrow launched a stunning new contemporary wood-effect aluminium range for 2018 – The Milan...

Innovation is key to Hartman success

Innovation is a given from Hartman and this year was no exception...

LIFE range leads the way for aluminium furniture

As trends go there is quite obviously a move to aluminium furniture for 2018 and Norfolk Leisure unveiled one of the best and most proven collections available in its LIFE range at SOLEX. Pictured is Charlie Dunne-Elves, from Norfolk Leisure, showcasing the stunning firepit options available...

Al Fresco Chef aims to fire up UK wood pellet market

Outdoor cooking specialists The Al Fresco Chef of Blackpool are aiming to set a new trend in the UK with addition of their first wood-pellet barbecue and smoker to their range...

Marketing executive Katey Brennand with the Timberline 850 barbecue from Traeger.

Great outdoor storage solutions from Keter

Keter's great range of storage solutions was on display on the Norfolk Leisure and key account manager David Halsey was happy to demonstrate how much you can squeeze into their Hudson Bench Box...

Kettler unveils exciting new collection at SOLEX

Kettler unveiled an exciting new collection at SOLEX. The new products embrace the trend of indoor-outdoor living...

Alexander Rose unveil two new collections

A clutch of new ideas from Alexander Rose's head of design, Alan Morley, were shown at SOLEX - including a beautiful range finish options in braided marine-grade rope...

Above: buyers try out the Cordial Lounge collection in grey.

Jati & Kebon exhibit at SOLEX for the first time

Lots of interest was shown in the outodoor furniture of Jati & Kabon who were appearing at SOLEX for the first time...

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...

B-bag is British through and through... and proud of it

Made in the UK, the stylish B-bag once again caught the eye of visitors to SOLEX where Joe Shrimpton (pictured) was keen to explain the features of his innovative product...

SOLEX 2018
July 10th to 12th
NEC Birmingham

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Latest news from SOLEX exhibitors

LOFAssured initiative launched at SOLEX

LOFA announced “LOFAssured” initiative to ensure all cushions sold by members comply with Trading Standard’s and FIRA’s fire safety regulations...

SOLEX was buzzing with activity on first day of show

Fantastic looking exhibitor stands attracted high volumes of visitors to the first day of SOLEX at the NEC on Tuesday 11th July, with organiser Phil Gibbs admitting that Hall 5 was buzzing with activity. Phil said: "We've had a great start to the show."

Napoleon launches new product features

Napoleon Grills has launched a series of new product features which were showcased at this year’s SOLEX...

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...

Tradition, celebration and joy from Tramontina

In Brazil, home of premium cutlery suppliers Tramontina, barbecuing is all about tradition, celebration and joy. The Brazilian way of preparation for a barbecue is one of the most respected in the world...

Urban Camp Fire range is a hit for Gardeco

The Urban Camp Fire range from Gardeco created a lot of interest at SOLEX...

Char-Broil appoints Dr Sweetsmoke as UK BBQ Ambassador

America’s No 1 gas grill BBQ brand Char-Broil^®has appointed Al Harris, aka Dr. Sweetsmoke, as its BBQ champion in the UK...

Desser at the forefront of the Rattan industry

Desser & Company has been at the forefront of the Rattan industry since 1919. As a specialist in basketware and conservatory furniture throughout its history, it has developed an impressive outdoor furniture collection...

Another batch of garden solutions from Brundle

Brundle Gardener, who won SOLEX’s Best New Product award in 2016, returned this year with enlarged ranges of fireballs, furniture sets and space-saving gardening solutions...

Firmans celebrates its 40th anniversary

Firmans celebrated its 40th anniversary as a supplier of quality garden furniture at SOLEX 2017...

Revolutionising the outdoor cooking and leisure experience

Kadai Firebowls® returned to SOLEX 2017 with a product range that will revolutionise the outdoor cooking and leisure experience...

La Hacienda experiences increased sales

Family-run La Hacienda had its best ever SOLEX after a record breaking May as sales continued to increase during the first six months of the year on the back of the continued rise in popularity of branded and quality outdoor heating products and pizza ovens...

Safe and fast portable barbecue

The LotusGrill^® portable barbecue, distributed in the UK by GMK Ltd, is the safest and fastest of its kind...

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 unveiled their new Bar-Grill barbecue at this year's SOLEX...

Commonwealth Games group visits SOLEX

A group from the Commonwealth Games, who were visiting Birmingham as part of the city's pitch for the Games in 2022, were shown around the show on the first day of SOLEX...

Grillstream demonstrations prove popular for LeisureGrow

This year Grillstream barbecues on the LeisureGrow stand had a stronger presence which saw BBQ expert Ben Bartlett demonstrate cooking on their patented double grill system...

Future Marketing welcomes new member at buyers meeting

Future Marketing Group held a buyers meeting at SOLEX on Tuesday - and used the opportunity to welcome new member Duncan Knight of Knights Chelsham garden centre...

See all the pictures from Build-up Day

Garden Trade News were at the NEC early on Monday to capture all the action from the build-up to the three-day SOLEX, which started on Tuesday 11th July 2017. See the picture gallery below...