In This Issue
SOLEX is buzzing with activity on first day of show
Opening times for SOLEX
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
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
Kettler win Best Stand at SOLEX
LOFAssured initiative launched today at SOLEX
Culcita ready with fantastic array of stylish furniture
See outdoor expert Campingaz at SOLEX
Tradition, celebration and joy from Tramontina
GIMA Award Winners Zest 4 Leisure showcase new range of timber garden furniture
Landmann takes up smoking as 'niche' market shows strong growth
Norfolk Leisure's LIFE range leads the way for aluminium furniture
Char-Broil appoints Dr Sweetsmoke as UK BBQ Ambassador
Renowned the world over for high-quality outdoor leisure furniture
The new Everdure by Heston Blumenthal barbecue brand
B-bag is British through and through...and proud of it
Commonwealth Games group visits SOLEX
Grillstream demonstrations prove popular for LeisureGrow
Future Marketing welcomes new member at SOLEX buyers meeting
Kettler unveils exciting new collection at SOLEX
Napoleon launches new product features
Glatz parasol does the twist with ease
Alexander Rose will unveil two new collections
Glencrest Seatex Ltd and Katie Blake Garden Furniture
Firmans celebrates its 40th anniversary
Al Fresco Chef aims to fire up UK wood pellet market
Urban Camp Fire range is a hit for Gardeco
Hartman continue to innovate with Sophie Collection
Desser at the forefront of the Rattan industry
Another batch of garden solutions from Brundle
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
See all the pictures from Build-up Day
Dr Sweetsmoke at Char-Broil
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LOFAssured initiative launched today 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...

 

SOLEX, the UK’s most prominent trade show for garden furniture and barbeques, sees LOFA (Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association) focusing on raising awareness of fire safety standards/regulations for garden cushions in a new campaign – LOFAssured.

 

This new LOFAssured initiative was launched at SOLEX at the NEC in Birmingham. One of the conditions of LOFA membership is that members must adhere to a code of conduct, part of which is compliance with all current legislation; it is this culture of propriety that the retailer and customer buy into when they source product from LOFA members.

 

LOFA has appointed FIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association) and entered into a Primary Authority Partnership with Hertfordshire Trading Standards to aid the members in their quest for full compliance.

 

It is a condition of membership that all LOFA members are fully compliant and authorised to display the new LOFAssured logo. The message “look for LOFAssured products and buy from a LOFA member. Take comfort in being fully covered by the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and 1993”  will be promoted to retailers and consumers from January 2018 and throughout the 2018 season and beyond.

 

LOFAssured will prove a distinguishing factor setting LOFA products apart from other non-compliant suplliers.

SOLEX is hosting an information stand attended by representatives from FIRA and Hertfordshire Trading Standards officers. 

Members and buyers can check out the full compliance regulations so that, throughout the supply chain, all are fully informed about the issue and the benefits of purchasing products from LOFA members.

 

That is the job of LOFA as the industry’s trade association – to protect members and their customers.

 

For further information on the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association, call 02392 258844 or visit www.lofa.co.uk. (https://www.firesafe.org.uk/furniture-and-furnishings-fire-safety-regulations-19881989-and-1993