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SOLEX 2021 On-Line remains open for buyers looking for next seasons bestsellers
New Products at SOLEX On-Line 2021 - SOLEX SUN's A-Z guide
Video, video. Watch the SOLEX SUN video showreel from SOLEX On-Line 2021
SOLEX 2021 On-Line Exhibitor Page Links
Most read stories in SOLEX SUN 2021
Why RotoSpa
Ginique are proud to be working with Glowbus®
Zest 4 Leisure upscales supply chain
Modular options give flexibility whatever the occasion
Casa Mia pizza ovens at LeisureFest from LeisureGrow
Pagoda unveils state-of-the-art interactive imagery for websites
New Flamingo and Katie Blake Elite Mayberry collection from Glencrest Seatex
Bramblecrest marks 21st birthday with commitment to quality
Pit Boss® and Louisiana Grills make their online and digital debut at SOLEX 2021
Bestsellers expanded for 2022 season
Hartman inspires with comfort, quality and design
A Mir offers quality at competitive prices
Nicholas Marshall interview and Solex On-Line Preview in GTN July 2021 Issue, live on-line now
Ever Given container ship leaves the Suez Canal 106 days late
Planet Mark thanks LOFA
Loving Outdoor Living
Maze simplifies its brand for growth
Booming Ginique gears up for growth
Ginique outdoor fire products for holidays at home
ZEST outdoor dining products shine at SOLEX 2021
LifestyleGarden® launch Nassau Social Plastic® Collection at SOLEX 2021
It’s an expanding team at Maze
DuraOcean® from LifestyleGarden® - how one chair started a journey to save our oceans
Zest 4 Leisure makes major investment in product development
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SOLEX 2021 On-Line remains open for buyers looking for next seasons bestsellers

The SOLEX Brochure and Floor Plan will remain on the SOLEX website so you can always re visit if you want to re connect with any of exhibitors or find out what’s on offer next season...


The SOLEX Brochure and Floor Plan will remain on the SOLEX website so you can always re visit if you want to re connect with any of exhibitors or find out what’s on offer next season.  

 

LOFA Marketing Manager Gina Hinde told SOLEX SUN: "Another Virtual SOLEX has been and gone. The online event kicked off on Tuesday 6th July, and over the three days we had just over 4,000 visitors to our SOLEX website, online brochure and virtual floor plan which is amazing, and a whopping 14,800 of you opened the GTN SOLEX SUN viewing almost 20,000 pages, which are amazing stats and we are, as always, very grateful for the support everyone has shown us, and taking the time to visit and interact with our exhibitors. 

 

"We hope everyone enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you all back to the NEC next year, Halls 17/18/19, 12-14 July  2022."

New Products at SOLEX On-Line 2021 - SOLEX SUN's A-Z guide

While we were not able to physically peruse the New Product Showcase at SOLEX 2021, the Solex Sun and GTN team have been looking through all of the on-line "exhibitor" entries and this is our selection of New Products that have taken our eye...


See our pick of SOLEX New Products

While we were not able to physically peruse the New Product Showcase at SOLEX 2021, the Solex Sun and GTN team have been looking through all of the on-line "exhibitor" entries and this is our selection of New Products that have taken our eye.

 

A to Z are listed and galleried here with links below to find out more information.

 

4Seasons Outdoor           4 Seasons Accor Dining

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/4 seasons outdoor uk ltd/

 

A. Mir                                    A MIR Faro 4 piece Cube set

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/a mir co ltd/

 

A&E Leisure                        AEL Max Green Bali 6 Seater Dining Set 1

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/ael outdoor solutions/

 

Alexander Rose                 Alexander Rose Sorrento Dining

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/alexander rose/

 

Alfresco Chef                     Alfresco Brands Petromax ft9 Feuertopf im Feuer Dutch Oven in the fire

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/alfresco brands/

 

Ascalon Design Ltd           Ascalon Floral Stems

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/ascalon design ltd/   

 

Barlow Tyrie       Barlow Tyrie Layout collection Table and Stacking Armchairs

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/barlow tyrie ltd/

 

BBQ Gourmet    BBQ Gourmet BBQ Rubs

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/bbq gourmet/   

 

BDP Imports (Bramblecrest)        Bramblecrest Chedworth Triple Hanging Cocoon including S P Herringbone Barley Cushions Sandstone

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/bramblecrest/

 

Beefeater Europe            Beefeater Cabinex Lifestyle Kitchen

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/beefeater europe/

 

Cadac UK             Cadac E Braai electric BBQ

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/cadac leisure ltd/

 

Char Broil             Char Broil Gas2Coal 2.0 330

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/char broil/

 

Culcita Ltd           Culcita Summerfly 6 seat dining

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/culcita/

 

Dansons Britain Limited                 Dansons Pit Boss Pro Series 3

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/pit boss and louisiana grills by dansons/  

 

Daro                                      Daro Langley lounging set

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/daro trading ltd/

 

Desser & Co Ltd                                 Desser Aruba Corner Casual Dining Set with Square Fire Pit Table

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/desser/  

 

Europa Leisure                  Europa Leisure Nardi Libeccio table with Bora chairs

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/europa leisure uk ltd/  

 

Extreme Lounging            Extreme Lounging Pastel B Bag

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/extreme lounging/

 

Fallen Fruits Ltd                 Fallen Fruits MGO Fire Bowl FF445 BBQ

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/fallen fruits ltd/

 

Firepits UK Ltd                   Firepits UK Ash leaf seat

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/firepitsuk/

 

Firmans Direct Ltd            Firmans Miami Pearl Petite Corner Dining Set

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/firmans direct ltd/

 

FLOGAS                Flogas Lighter bird flying with Gaslight cylinder

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/flogas britain ltd/

 

Garden Furniture Global Ltd        Garden Furniture Global Harbo Trieste 8 chair recline

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/garden furniture global ltd/

 

Ginique Ltd                         HOFATS CONE the first charcoal grill where you can adjust the heat directly

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/ginique/

 

Glencrest Seatex              Glencrest Mayberry Grey

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/glencrest seatex limited/

 

Grakka                                  Bradley Flavour Bisquette Range

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/bradley smoker/

 

Garden Impressions        Garden Impressions Belle Vue. Innovative Dining Collections       

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/garden impressions outdoor/

 

HartmanUK        Hartman Dubai Square Corner Casual Dining Set

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/hartman outdoor products/

 

Innovators International               Innovators International Sarasota Furniture

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/innovators-international-ltd/

 

Jonart Design     Jonart Design Antique Blue Church Outdoor Mirror 1

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/jonart design/  

 

Kadai Ltd              Kadai Asado Cross

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/kadai/

 

Kaemingk B.V.                   Kaemingk Decorative lighting

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/kaemingk ltd/  

 

Kamado Joe                        Kamado Joe 1

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/kamado joe/  

 

Leisuregrow Products                    LeisureGrow Casa Mia Pizza oven and stand

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/leisuregrow lg outdoor/

 

Lifestyle appliances         Enders® from Lifestyle NOVA LED Flame

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/lifestyle appliances ltd/

 

Lifestyle Garden               LifestyleGarden Nassau carver chair and square table

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/lifestylegarden scancomuk ltd/

 

MazeRattan                                       Maze Oslo Reclining Sofa

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/maze rattan/

 

Mercer Leisure                                  Mercer Amalfi Fire Pit

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/mercer agencies ltd/

 

Minster Stylish Living                      Minster Doormats Lanterns and Cages

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/minster stylish living ltd/

 

Munro Importers Ltd (Pagoda)   Pagoda Cassano Corner Set

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/pagoda/

 

Norfolk Leisure Lifestyle Ltd         Norfolk Leisure Pandora Leaf Gazebo

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/norfolk leisure lifestyle ltd/

 

Pacific Lifestyle Limited                 Pacific CosiDrum Fire Pit

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/pacific lifestyle/

 

Premier Decorations                       Premier Decorations Garden Grill Company BBQ Tools Group

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/premier decorations/

 

Primo Grill UK Ltd.                           Primo Grill Green Mountain Grills Ledge Trek Peak

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/primo grill uk ltd/

 

Que Fresco                                          Que Fresco Ozpig Big Pig 4

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/que fresco ltd/

 

Quest                                                    Quest Leisure Vienna Pro Comfort F1362

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/quest leisure/

 

Rotospa                                               RotoSpa DuoSpa

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/rotospa/

 

Summit International                     Summit International BCO Flask Range

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/summit international/

 

Supremo Ltd                                      Supremo Leisure Melbury 4 Seat set FP

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/supremo ltd/

 

The Old Basket Supply Ltd            TOBS Wicker Chairs

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/tobs/

 

Traeger Pellet Grills Europe          Traeger Ranger

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/traeger pellet grills europe/

 

Tramontina UK Ltd                           Tramontina Cutlery Sets

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/tramontina united kingdom ltd/

 

Tripod Home Ltd                               Tripod Home Wood Chip Dinosaur

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/tripod home ltd/

 

Waspinator                                         Waspinator on the balcony

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/waspinator ltd/

 

Zest4Leisure (P&A Fencing)         Zest 4 Leisure Charlotte 2 Seater Bench with EASY BUILD

https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/zest4leisure/

 

Video, video. Watch the SOLEX SUN video showreel from SOLEX On-Line 2021

As there will now be a break with no live football on TV until Sunday, it's coming home, how about gorging yourself on a smörgåsbord board of SOLEX videos.  Here's the SOLEX SUN video showreel...


As there will now be a break with no live football on TV until Sunday, it's coming home, how about gorging yourself on a smörgåsbord board of SOLEX videos.  Here's the SOLEX SUN video showreel, enjoy!  And if you want to watch even more just go to the SOLEX On-Line website and watch to your hearts content.

 

 

4Seasons Outdoor

 

A&E Leisure

 

Alfresco Chef

 

Ascalon Design Ltd 

 

Barlow-Tyrie  

 

Bramblecrest

 

Cadac UK

 

Dansons 

 

Daro   

 

Extreme Lounging    

 

Firmans Direct Ltd      

 

FLOGAS           

 

Ginique Ltd     

 

Grakka           

 

HartmanUK   

 

Kadai Ltd      

 

Kamado Joe    

 

LeisureGrow Products  

 

Lifestyle Appliances      

 

Lifestyle Garden @ ScanCom     

 

Maze    

 

Norfolk Leisure Lifestyle Ltd    

 

Pacific Lifestyle Limited          

 

Que Fresco       

 

Quest  

 

Rotospa    

 

Supremo Ltd   

 

Traeger Pellet Grills Europe        

 

Tramontina UK Ltd  

 

Zest4Leisure (P&A Fencing)      

 

 

4Seasons Outdoor           https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/4-seasons-outdoor-uk-ltd/

 

A. Mir                                    https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/a-mir-co-ltd/

 

A&E Leisure                        https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/ael-outdoor-solutions/

 

Alexander Rose                 https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/alexander-rose/

 

Alfresco Chef                     https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/alfresco-brands/

 

Ascalon Design Ltd           https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/ascalon-design-ltd/   

 

Barlow-Tyrie                      https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/barlow-tyrie-ltd/

 

BBQ Gourmet                    https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/bbq-gourmet/  

 

Bramblecrest                     https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/bramblecrest/

 

Beefeater Europe            https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/beefeater-europe/

 

Cadac Leisure Ltd.            https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/cadac-leisure-ltd/

 

Char-Broil (Kriswell)        https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/char-broil/

 

Culcita Ltd                           https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/culcita/

 

Dansons                               https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/pit-boss-and-louisiana-grills-by-dansons/

 

Daro                                      https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/daro-trading-ltd/

 

Desser & Co Ltd                 https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/desser/  

 

Europa Leisure                  https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/europa-leisure-uk-ltd/  

 

Extreme Lounging            https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/extreme-lounging/

 

Fallen Fruits Ltd                 https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/fallen-fruits-ltd/

 

Firepits UK Ltd                   https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/firepitsuk/

 

Firmans Direct Ltd            https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/firmans-direct-ltd/

 

FLOGAS                                https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/flogas-britain-ltd/

 

Garden Furniture Global Ltd        https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/garden-furniture-global-ltd/

 

Ginique Ltd                         https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/ginique/

 

Glencrest Seatex              https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/glencrest-seatex-limited/

 

Grakka                                  https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/bradley-smoker/

 

Garden Impressions       https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/garden-impressions-outdoor/

 

HartmanUK                        https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/hartman-outdoor-products/

 

Innovators International               https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/innovators-international-ltd/

 

Jonart Design                     https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/jonart-design/  

 

Kadai Ltd                              https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/kadai/  

 

Kaemingk B.V.                   https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/kaemingk-ltd/   

 

Kamado Joe                        https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/kamado-joe/  

 

Leisuregrow Products    https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/leisuregrow-lg-outdoor/

 

Lifestyle appliances         https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/lifestyle-appliances-ltd/

 

Lifestyle Garden @ ScanCom       https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/lifestylegarden-scancomuk-ltd/

 

MazeRattan                       https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/maze-rattan/  

 

Mercer Leisure                  https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/mercer-agencies-ltd/

 

Minster Stylish Living      https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/minster-stylish-living-ltd/

 

Munro Importers Ltd (Pagoda)   https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/pagoda/

 

Norfolk Leisure Lifestyle Ltd         https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/norfolk-leisure-lifestyle-ltd/

 

Pacific Lifestyle Limited https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/pacific-lifestyle/

 

Premier Decorations       https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/premier-decorations/  

 

Primo Grill UK Ltd.           https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/primo-grill-uk-ltd/

 

Que Fresco                          https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/que-fresco-ltd/

 

Quest                                    https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/quest-leisure/  

 

Rotospa                               https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/rotospa/

 

Summit International     https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/summit-international/

 

Supremo Ltd                      https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/supremo-ltd/

 

The Old Basket Supply Ltd            https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/tobs/  

 

Traeger Pellet Grills Europe          https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/traeger-pellet-grills-europe/

 

Tramontina UK Ltd           https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/tramontina-united-kingdom-ltd/

 

Tripod Home Ltd               https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/tripod-home-ltd/  

 

Waspinator                         https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/waspinator-ltd/

 

Zest4Leisure                      https://www.solexexhibition.com/exhibitors/zest4leisure/

Most read stories in SOLEX SUN 2021

The SOLEX SUN 2021 e-mail newsletter has already been opened almost 15,000 times and 20,000 pages have been viewed, for which huge thanks.  We hope those pages provided great help in your buying processes for next year...


Why RotoSpa

Multi award winning company RotoSpa are recognized as the UK’s ONLY spa manufacturer. A family run business with over 18 year’s experience, RotoSpa has become the name synonymous with reliability, durability and portability...


Multi award winning company RotoSpa are recognized as the UK’s ONLY spa manufacturer. A family run business with over 18 year’s experience, RotoSpa has become the name synonymous with reliability, durability and portability.

 

‘Holidaying at Home’ is now one of the largest trends within the UK. Retailers had experienced increased inflatable spa sales during 2017 and 2018, creating an educated consumer looking to take the next step in spa ownership and investing in hard shell hot tub. In 2020 Rotospa experienced a 600% increase in demand as more Britons were spending time in their garden and hot tubs were referred to as being like a family dining room table. Our gardens have never been more of a wellbeing essential than it is today.

 

This year RotoSpa were proud to be recognised as a leading UK manufacture on ITV4 ‘Made in Britain’. We were given the opportunity to show the consumer how our unique Rotationally Moulded spas are built in our Birmingham factory.

 

Today you can to join RotoSpa in the evolution in outdoor living and you can earn at least £1800 per month, with no financial investment required! You supply the floor space in your business premises and we supply the spa, display and much more. The spa will sell itself & we will do the rest including delivery, installation & after care all taken care of by us. RotoSpa retailers sell 4 spas on average per month and you will earn a minimum of £450 per spa sold.

 

Your high footfall premises & demographic, combined with our fantastic product & package, will result in sales.

 

Buy Smart, Buy British, Buy RotoSpa

 

See RotoSpa on Made In Britain ITV4 https://www.rotospa.co.uk/itv4-made-in-britain/

 

 

Ginique are proud to be working with Glowbus®

The Glowbus® Dewdrop is a handmade fire sculpture, made in Belgium by the artist, and founder Andreas Ketels...


The Glowbus® Dewdrop is a handmade fire sculpture, made in Belgium by the artist, and founder Andreas Ketels.

 

The Glowbus® takes an evening around a crackling fire into a completely different dimension.

 

Glowbus® had no interest in creating a fire it that will rust through and fall apart so they only use durable and sustainable Corten Steel which ensures a life span eight times longer than ordinary steel.

Corten steel owes is durability to its high-density oxide skin (rust layer).  It shuts off the steel from the outside air and forms a durable and protective layer between the steel and the natural elements.

 

The Glowbus®Dewdrop is designed for all kinds of weather, temperatures from -1000˚ to 1000˚ are no issue at all and thanks to its robust shape and weight, it can perfectly withstand winds up to 200km/h.

For each purchase of a Dewdrop, Glowbus® donate to a nature conservation trust which results in 25 trees being planted. So far they have planted 6.7 hectares, that’s 12.5 football pitches in old money.

 

An eye-catching garden sculpture during the day and a source of cosiness by night. Find out more  https://www.ginique.co.uk/glowbus

 

Contact john@ginique.co.uk for more information

Zest 4 Leisure upscales supply chain

Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure has recruited both in the UK and in Eastern Europe to ensure a robust supply chain going forward...


Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure has recruited both in the UK and in Eastern Europe to ensure a robust supply chain going forward.

 

Having like everyone in the industry seen the potential challenges of the combined fall out of the pandemic and BREXIT on worldwide logistics, the company has recruited additional personnel throughout the supply chain and introduced new systems throughout its production and supply process.

 

An initial four staff have been recruited in key roles in Europe and the UK with further appointments planned as Zest ramps up its commitment to supply sustainably.  A new warehouse management system has also been installed as part of a digital implementation across the board.  Further developments are ongoing as the company sees significantly increased demand for products such as the Chepstow Arbour and the Burghley Arbour, consistent with consumer trends towards spending more time in the garden.

 

Zest 4 Leisure’s managing director, Steve Morgan commented, “All suppliers and manufacturers have faced a unique situation over the last fifteen months with massively increased demand - creating practical supply challenges never witnessed before.  Zest 4 Leisure has taken the opportunity to review its supply methodology with a view to making it both robust and future-proof.”

 

Zest 4 Leisure was established in 2005 to bring high quality, FSC® (C114990) certified timber garden products to garden centres, online retailers, builders’ merchants, and major purchasing groups across the UK. 

 

For further information about Zest 4 Leisure’s alfresco dining products and its wider range, visit www.zest4leisure.co.uk.

Modular options give flexibility whatever the occasion

The Maze 2022 collection continues much loved and popular ranges along with exciting new innovations to offer greater flexibility and value. Maze see modular design and multi-use garden furniture as a key growth area for 2022 so are proud to welcome the newly extended Oslo range...


The Maze 2022 collection continues much loved and popular ranges along with exciting new innovations to offer greater flexibility and value. Maze see modular design and multi-use garden furniture as a key growth area for 2022 so are proud to welcome the newly extended Oslo range.

 

From just three base units it’s easy to create corner sofas, luxurious loungers, casual sofa dining and much more - all thanks to a clever interchangeable design. 

 

With outdoor living having become a larger part of everyone’s lives, being able to adapt your furniture to suit a multitude of occasions has never been more important, so the Maze Oslo has been designed to offer truly flexible modular options.

 

 

https://maze.co.uk/solex

Casa Mia pizza ovens at LeisureFest from LeisureGrow

For 2022 LeisureGrow are excited to launch our Casa Mia range of pizza ovens and outdoor heaters...


For 2022 LeisureGrow are excited to launch our Casa Mia range of pizza ovens and outdoor heaters. Our gas pizza ovens heat up the ceramic pizza stone quickly to deliver that classic mix of crisp stone-baked pizza base with delicious gooey toppings.

 

At LG Outdoor we’ve been making barbecues for more than 20 years, so we know a thing or two about outdoor cooking equipment, so our Casa Mia pizza ovens are based on the latest technology, and are built to last, made out of strong black steel, with a stainless steel surround and legs. With the Casa Mia outdoor heaters, we aim to help people embrace their outdoor space whatever the weather. They are available in 3 stylish designs in either wood fired or gas powered options.

 

Click on the link to learn more about Casa Mia https://vimeo.com/571637592 or watch below

 

Casa Mia from LeisureGrow on Vimeo.

 

To see the new Casa Mia pizza oven and outdoor heater range, book an appointment at our open-air Hertfordshire showrooms today! Email: salessupport@leisuregrow.com or call: 01462 744500. Our showrooms are open until Friday 10th September.

 

Alternatively you can view our products at our LeisureFest roadshow locations on the following places and dates:-

FALKIRK – MACDONALD INCHYRA HOTEL – TUE 13TH JULY – SAT 17TH JULY

BRADFORD – CEDAR COURT HOTEL – MON 19TH JULY – FRIDAY 23RD JULY

BRISTOL – ASHTON GATE STADIUM – SAT 24TH JULY – TUES 27TH JULY

BIRMINGHAM – NEC GLEE – TUE 14TH SEPT – THUR 16TH SEPT.

 

 

 

 

 

Pagoda unveils state-of-the-art interactive imagery for websites

Pagoda is offering retailers access to revolutionary 360-degree interactive imagery for use on their own websites...


Pagoda is offering retailers access to revolutionary 360-degree interactive imagery for use on their own websites.

 

You can see how it works on the company’s website. Customers who place orders gain exclusive access.

 

Pagoda promises quality products inspected to international AQL standards, stylish contemporary bespoke in-house designs and colours and highly experienced staff, both in the UK and China.

 

The Pagoda team is highly experienced in sourcing garden furniture in China and Vietnam, with its own offices in Hangzhou for more than 25 years, building good working relationships with all the best factories.

Containers are shipped direct from factories to your warehouse with options of a door to door or FOB China port service.

 

Luxury and contemporary

 

If quantities are sufficient, Pagoda can own-brand products in mixed containers up to a maximum of four products. All shipments are thoroughly checked to international AQL standard by its own inspectors, and delivered with a detailed report.

 

The eye-catching ranges offers an inspired combination of materials such as aluminium and steel frames to provide modern outdoor designs with uncompromising quality, durability, comfort and easy-care.

 

For sales & enquiries, Allison Rumbell – email here 

Buying Director - Wendy Ho – email here

Customer Aftercare - Dominic Richardson – email here

Following a successful 2021 season, Glencrest Seatex is looking to continue its recent impressive growth into the 2022, highlights of the range include the new Flamingo collection and our Katie Blake Elite Mayberry collection.

 

An exciting new range from Katie Blake, the Flamingo collection is the only range available in the UK in which all the chairs can recline.  This exclusive design brings luxury and style to any outdoor space at a very reasonable price.  We offer Flamingo in both deluxe and standard chairs; the deluxe recliners have deeply padded cushioning providing a level of comfort in keeping with interior furniture, the standard recliner chairs are comfortable and perfect for dining at an extremely competitive price.  The use of aluminium frames and rattan weave ensure that your furniture remains rust free and requires minimal maintenance all year round.  Available in the ever-popular colours of Grey or Natural, supported by a 5-year guarantee*, the Flamingo range is sure to impress!

 

The Mayberry collection is our deluxe range of furniture, offering unparalleled levels of quality and comfort, the Mayberry collection really stands out from the competition thanks to the oversized chairs with sumptuous deep filled cushions allowing you to relax or dine in luxury.  Should you wish to spend your days soaking up the sun, why not choose the Mayberry sun lounger, easy to manoeuvre and adjustable to 5/6 positions.  Available in Natural or Grey, the Mayberry range will make a bold statement in any garden, it is no surprise that this range sells out so quickly.  The Mayberry range is supplied with a protective cover and is backed by a 10-year guarantee*.

 

*The guarantee requires the use of Katie Blake cover.

 

www.katieblake.co.uk

 

Bramblecrest marks 21st birthday with commitment to quality

As it celebrates its 21st birthday, Bramblecrest re-emphasises its commitment to the design and production of aspirational and quality outdoor furniture, recognising  the importance of outdoor living and design furniture...


At Bramblecrest, we recognise the importance of outdoor living and design furniture to complement any space: from small courtyards to large terraces, city balconies to verdant lawns. 2021 marks our 21st birthday and our commitment to the design and production of aspirational and quality outdoor furniture remains steadfast.

 

Product news

The best-selling Monterey range features a new colourway, ‘Sandstone’. In addition, ‘Chedworth’, ‘Tetbury’ and ‘Bledington’ continue to be successful woven ranges. Ever popular, the growing range of woven cocoons now includes more shapes, sizes and styles including a new triple size.

 

Recognising the continued growth and demand for aluminium furniture, the company has extended the Portofino and La Rochelle ranges for 2022.

 

In response to growing demand for firepit sets and to extend customer choice, it has added larger firepit tables, with griddle cooking options, for both square and rectangle firepits. Also increased are seating options for both woven and aluminium firepit collections.

 

Sustainability

Following the successful introduction of its innovative Eco cushions, more ranges feature this cushion fabric spun from recycled plastic bottles. These soft-touch cushions retain the hard wearing, season-proof quality that is synonymous with the brand's outdoor fabrics. Details of other environmental initiatives will be released soon.

 

Contact

Tim Pennell - Head of Sales 

Johnny Sparkes - Senior Account Manager    

Click here for the website 

Tel: 01285 760974

Pit Boss® and Louisiana Grills make their online and digital debut at SOLEX 2021

Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills from Dansons, the fastest growing grilling brand in the industry, make their digital debut at SOLEX 2021...

 


Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills from Dansons have been confirmed as the fastest growing grilling brands in the industry, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in creating world class, competitive and innovative products to the UK outdoor living sector.

 

The company focuses on relationships and takes pride in taking care of its customers and partners, using insight from its consumers as it strives to be the best in the industry.

 

Offering 8 in 1 cooking versatility, unique External Direct Flame Searing Technology™ and its industry leading 5-year warranty, Pit Boss® offers exceptional quality and value.

 

Louisiana Grills® promise cutting-edge grilling technology, upmarket stylish designs and a reawakening of performance and innovation. Delivered from more than 20 years of pellet ingenuity designed to raise the standard of the outdoor cooking experience, they boast pioneering features like the patented Pressurised Cooking System™, providing best-in-class rear exhaust output that evenly circulates heat and smoke throughout the cooking chamber.

 

Offered with an industry-leading five-year warranty, a Pit Boss® Pellet Grill allows for eight different cooking options, including the unique Direct Flame Searing Technology, for true chargrilling and searing, reaching temperatures above 538C. Heavy-duty materials are used in order to retain and distribute heat evenly.

 

Complementing the wood fired pellet grills range are a unique Gas and Pellet Combo-Grill, Sportsman 2- and 3-burner Portable Gas Grills and a full matching grill cover and accessory range.

 

Pit Boss® also manufactures 100% all-natural hardwood pellets for a rich fragrance without the addition of artificial sprays or oils.

 

SOLEX 2021 sees the launch of the robust and innovative Ultimate Plancha Series. The first in its class, this line of griddles blends power, portability and precision for a more convenient outdoor cooking experience. 

 

The Pit Boss® Pro Series of wood pellet grills, featuring the Pro Vertical, 850, 1150 and the range topping 1600, is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology, enabling users to control temperature settings and monitor meat probes from a smartphone via the Pit Boss® Smoke IT™ app.

 

Contact

Email: darren.rivers@dansons.com

Tel: 07873 981483

Bestsellers expanded for 2022 season
LifestyleGarden® provides retailers with more ways to drive profits

Recognising the value of its bestselling ranges, LifestyleGarden® has announced updates to its Panama and Solana collections; updates which the team believe will fit perfectly with consumer trends whilst providing retailers with enhanced sales opportunities throughout 2022...


Recognising the value of its bestselling ranges, LifestyleGarden® has announced updates to its Panama and Solana collections; updates which the team believe will fit perfectly with consumer trends whilst providing retailers with enhanced sales opportunities throughout 2022.

 

Panama goes grey

With grey having been selected as Pantone’s colour of the year two years in a row, the nation’s homes have continued to enjoy the versatility of this colour which often provides a backdrop to colour splashes which allow individuality to shine through. As such, the popularity of grey within our homes and gardens looks set to continue long into the year ahead, with the neutral tone shaping LifestyleGarden®’s new offering with its 2022 Panama range.

 

This year, LifestyleGarden®’s Panama collection, which is praised for its ultimate low maintenance and elegant design, will be made available in all-new grey designs as well as the existing black styles. The expansion into new colour options will provide consumers with more choice, and also retailers with more sales opportunities as they can also maximise sales by cross merchandising with soft furnishing and accessories to create different looks within the retail environment. This ability to showcase different looks will expand the reach of Panama’s popularity.

 

The 2022 Panama offering will feature a range of seating options, including high-backed and padded chair design. The stackable slatted design also brings LifestyleGarden®’s award-winning DuraOcean® technology to more ranges, with each of these chairs using 3.5kgs of recycled marine plastic waste such as nets and rope.   Additional options within the range includes four, six and eight-seater dining sets, the latter two also coming complete with two recliner chairs.

 

Completing the collection are a number of unique sofa designs which can be comfortably enjoyed with or without the deep-filled and highly durable ‘Olefin’ cushions, making it a true year-round solution.

 

Rigorously tested for complete performance assurance, the Panama range is made from weatherproof, lightweight and sustainable aluminium, and requires little to no assembly or ongoing maintenance. The full range is also complemented by LifestyleGarden®’s unique new finishing technology which gives the illusion of wood accents on the chair arms and tabletops. In fact, the effect is so convincing that LifestyleGarden® has created special ‘We can’t believe it isn’t wood!’ merchandising signage to showcase this unique material innovation within the retail environment.

 

Solana gets a makeover

Solana is a proper war horse of a furniture range. The straightforward sophistication and no maintenance design make this collection a great entry level option and is the perfect outdoor dining set for those that want something to last for years to come.

 

This year, Solana is set to enjoy a makeover, with a new, fresher “Weathernet” fabric in grey Birch, and a new paint finish which benefits from increased scratch resistance and a contemporary matte finish. Finally, the introduction of DuraBoard® - LifestyleGarden®’s iconic tabletop innovation, which is durable, highly UV-resistant and has a unique surface finish – will add a more defined pattern and contemporary look to all Solana tables.

 

Find out more

To find out more about LifestyleGarden®’s market-leading ranges, and how they can help drive profits in 2022 please visit www.lifestylegarden.com. You can also learn more about ScanCom and its commitment to a more sustainable future by visiting www.scancom.net

Hartman inspires with comfort, quality and design

With more than 50 years’ experience, Hartman is an established name amongst garden centres and consumers. Known for producing furniture with comfort, design and quality in mind, Hartman continues to inspire with stylish, desirable outdoor living products...


With more than 50 years’ experience, Hartman is an established name amongst garden centres and consumers. Known for producing furniture with comfort, design and quality in mind, Hartman continues to inspire with stylish, desirable outdoor living products.

 

Recognising the swing in consumer demand for contemporary furniture, Hartman continues to grow its array of contemporary aluminium ranges at its 2022 tradeshow, offering a variety of styles and finishes supporting its popular weave and cast aluminium ranges, such as the Heritage and Amalfi. Hartman’s collections are all finished with its unique Tuscan ceramic glass, which has proven extremely popular due to its quality and finish.

 

Hartman recently launched its 2022 virtual showroom experience, showcasing an impressive tradeshow,. The company led the way last year with its online virtual experience, which received an overwhelming response from existing and new clients.

 

The virtual tour enables customers to view the 2022 collection at their leisure before visiting the tradeshow in person.

 

The real-life showroom at Telford, open throughout July, includes a cosy fire pit snug, emulating the experience of a festoon-lit, night-time soiree. A stunning piazza surrounded by olive trees showcases the new Amalfi lounge range, and you can check out extensions to the popular Dubai and Singapore ranges from the flagship Signature collection.

 

 

Click here to view the virtual tour and book an appointment with an area sales manager. Viewing is by appointment only.

 

This link takes you to the website.

 

Use this link to send an email

 

Tel 01952 231231

A Mir offers quality at competitive prices

A-Mir works with retail stockists across the UK and Ireland to supply quality products at competitive prices...


A-Mir works with retail stockists across the UK and Ireland to supply quality products at competitive prices.

 

The Faro collection is made from 100% recyclable polypropylene and includes conversion sets with storage built in.

 

The Wentworth & Paris collection consists of quality half round rattan available in many combinations including the company’s new fire pit ranges.

 

The Mayfair collection features aluminium framed seating, available in matte grey, black and white frames. Many set configurations are available to create the perfect setting and includes fire pit tables.

 

There is a new range of gazebos in various designs and price points, including the San Remo sliding pergola in grey (2.75×3.66m) and the Lugano in grey polycarbonate (3×3.66m) (pictured)

 

The A Mir showroom is now open. To book a visit, email Tony

Nicholas Marshall interview and Solex On-Line Preview in GTN July 2021 Issue, live on-line now

Nicholas Marshall is back - with aspirations to open many new plant centres.


In this issue of news and information for garden centre professionals:

  • Solex Online - “exhibitors preview”
  • Marshall is back… again
  • Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021 raises £75,000
  • New Products - Glee style
  • Glee Buyers Power List - nominate your top buyers
  • GIMA Golf Day - full results and pictures
  • Hillier Heritage at Syon Park - GTN Photo Tour
  • Signs of the times at Thetford - GTN Photo Tour
  • Jam on top at BGC Bressingham - GTN Photo Tour
  • HTA Column – 20/20 Vision… so last year.

 
Ever Given container ship leaves the Suez Canal 106 days late

The Ever Given container ship which ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March this year has just been allowed to continue on its journey after a financial settlement agreement...


The Ever Given container ship which ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March this year has just been allowed to continue on its journey after a financial settlement agreement.

 

The ship is loaded with about 18,300 containers, some of which have products destined for LOFA members in the UK, has just reached the Port of Said where it will undergo a dive inspection of its hull before sailing to its next port to discharge its cargo.

 

No details of the financial settlement between the ships owners and the Suez Canal Authority have been revealed. The initial amount asked for by the SCA was $900 million for the salvage operation.

 

The incident has caused a delay of 106 days for the containers on board and held up more than 180 other ships while the Canal was blocked.

 

 

 
Maze simplifies its brand for growth

Maze Rattan is simplifying its brand to MAZE, to become clearer, simpler and easier for customers and shoppers to recognise great comfort, quality and style...


Maze Rattan has been a key supplier to trade partners since 2009, becoming one of the UK’s largest furniture brands. Priding itself on offering innovation combined with style and comfort, the team has broadened its offering vastly over the past years to include all-weather fabric furniture (offering the ultimate in convenience since it can be left outdoors 365 days a year) along with a striking rope weave collection which combines contemporary styling and comfort for the modern home. 

 

Continuing these innovations, the business is simplifying its brand to MAZE, to become clearer, simpler and easier for customers and shoppers to recognise great comfort, quality and style.

 

Alongside a whole range of assets and support available, Maze has also grown its marketing resources, with the team doubling in size over the past six months.

 

With the updated brand launching in time for SOLEX 2021, the business has a host of marketing plans designed to raise awareness and support trade partners. Look out for their ‘Create your moments with Maze’ campaign coming soon.

 

https://maze.co.uk/solex

 
Booming Ginique gears up for growth

Ginique has grown from strength to strength and in little under a year has moved to new and larger premises to cope with increasing demand...

 


Ginique has grown from strength to strength and in little under a year has moved to new and larger premises to cope with increasing demand.

 

The new site in Telford, Shropshire, comprises a 2800 sq.ft warehouse, new offices and a Covid-secure showroom, which is now open and promises a warm welcome for viewing the Höfats Collection & Glowbus firepits at first hand. Refreshments and ‘lite bites’ are available to all guests.

 

 

Visits Make an appointment to see the complete product range available from Ginique by using this link.

 

Or go via the website.

 

If you are unable to make the journey personally, you can visit virtually via the  3D showroom (set up in a friend’s barn) so you can enjoy sunny Shropshire and the full range of products without leaving the comfort of your own home. Use this link.

 

 
Ginique outdoor fire products for holidays at home

With holidays at home and the promise of warmer days to come Ginique have a range of outdoor fire products that are in stock and available now to help everyone enjoy all that summer fun. The award winning höfats product range has something for everyone, and every budget...

 


With holidays at home and the promise of warmer days to come Ginique have a range of outdoor fire products that are in stock and available now to help everyone enjoy all that summer fun. 

 

The award winning höfats product range has something for everyone, and every budget.

 

The Bowl can be used at two different heights with a low wirebase or a high tripod. The enamelled steel Bowl, with its beautiful hemispherical shape,  can be placed upright or tilted to reflect the heat and shield you from smoke. It turns into an ideal cooking and grilling zone when you add the grid and plancha.

 

The removable interior brazier protects the ground from too much heat and enables just the right amount of oxygen supply to the fire.

 

The Triple is a tribute to the open fireplace. Made from Corten Steel the fire bowl series comes in three sizes, 65, 90 and 120. Made in three segments, each piece is identically designed, facetted and fits together perfectly to form one solid beautiful fireplace.  This makes it easily transportable and can be moved anywhere you need an open fireplace. It comes with two ingenious additions , a cooking grate and a hot plate, which are both pivotable and rotatable allowing you to whip up some tasty treats as well as keeping warm as the sun sets.

 

 

Beach, garden, park or countryside, wherever you go this summer make the Cube your constant companion.  By day is can be used as a handy seat or table and by night add a few logs and you have yourself a warm and cosy fire to sit around, add a grill or plancha and you have yourself a barbecue.  Totally transportable and great for those who love to travel, camp or just love a fire.  It takes a multi-purpose to a whole new level!

 

The Cube also has an ingenious design quirk that makes extinguishing the fire as simple as 1,2,3.  You just turn it upside down, and the fire bowl, which is suspended within the Cube, tilts and the fire is out. 


Start your fire story today with Ginique and höfats

 

Contact john@ginique.co.uk for more information

 
ZEST outdoor dining products shine at SOLEX 2021

Garden furniture and garden structure specialist Zest 4 Leisure is focusing on outdoor dining at Solex 2021, showcasing its award-winning dining sets, garden seating, swings, BBQ shelters and gazebos...


Garden furniture and garden structure specialist Zest 4 Leisure is focusing on outdoor dining at Solex 2021, showcasing its award-winning dining sets, garden seating, swings, BBQ shelters and gazebos.

 

The range is made from slow-grown sustainable FSC (C114990) timber and crafted for comfort and style using DFMA (design for manufacture and assembly) principles.

 

The Harriet table and bench dining set {pictured on the opening page) is perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. With crossover curved legs it has a Bavarian style adding elegance to any garden. The Charlotte range (pictured) is the latest addition to Zest’s range of garden dining/seating sets, combining comfort and style with the beauty of timber. It is part of the company’s EASY BUILD collection, designed with convenience in mind, with just a few elements to assemble.

 

There is Zest furniture to suit any size of outdoor space, from two or three-seater benches, rectangular or oval tables, dining chairs to companion seats for two. The Appleton Gazebo (left) and other barbecue shelters make alfresco dining even more practical and stylish.

 

Zest 4 Leisure’s managing director Steve Morgan said: “Being outdoors, feeling close to nature and enjoying our outside spaces is more important than ever. Customer satisfaction and innovation are both key to Zest and we are concentrating absolutely on both to ensure that we can provide first class ideas and product supply in these unique circumstances.”

 

Contact

Click here for the website.

 
LifestyleGarden® launch Nassau Social Plastic® Collection at SOLEX 2021
New Social Plastic® offering to revolutionise the outdoor living category

LifestyleGarden®is using SOLEX 2021 to showcase its new-for-2022 collection of garden furniture made from ethically-recovered plastic that helps fight ocean pollution by improving the lives of those who collect it...

 


LifestyleGarden® is showcasing its new-for-2022 Nassau Social Plastic® Collection - exclusively designed in partnership with Plastic Bank® at SOLEX 2021.

 

The new range consisting of rainbow-bright mix and match chairs, bistro, and dining sets, is made exclusively from Social Plastic® - ethically-recovered plastic that helps fight ocean pollution by improving the lives of those who collect it.  

 

Back in 2019, LifestyleGarden® shook up the outdoor furniture market with the launch of its DuraOcean® chair. Made from 3.5kgs of recycled maritime waste including nets and rope, the DuraOcean® scooped the SOLEX Best New Product award and generated an important and much-needed conversation around our reliance on plastic and the impact plastic waste has on our planet. At SOLEX 2021, LifestyleGarden® returns to the exhibition with the exciting next chapter for responsible material innovation – Social Plastic®.

 

Plastic Bank builds ethical recycling ecosystems in vulnerable coastal communities and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global manufacturing supply chain. The company empowers disadvantaged communities and helps them to transcend inequality by providing an opportunity to collect and monetize plastic waste.

 

Collectors in Plastic Bank’s ecosystems receive a premium for the materials they collect, which helps them provide basic family necessities such as groceries, school tuition, internet access, health insurance, and cooking fuel. The collected plastic waste is washed, flaked, and goes through a recycling process, where they are then pelletized and integrated into products and packaging as part of a closed-loop supply chain. It is these pellets that LifestyleGarden® will now use exclusively for its Nassau Social Plastic® Collection.

 

Paul Cohen, Sales Director at LifestyleGarden®said: “Our company-wide motto has always been ‘Doing Business the Right Way” and this has been ingrained in all that we do. Our new Social Plastic® offering, however, feels the culmination of everything we have worked towards. The positive impact of this material innovation has not been seen before within our industry and we strongly believe that it will change the way that people shop as they look to support brands that showcase visibility regarding their impact and supply chain. Social responsibility has never been so prominent, and we are dedicated to playing our part with Social Plastic® being the start of our story.”

 

Every Nassau chair will be made from the equivalent of 175 recycled plastic bottles, with each chair directly contributing to communities in locations such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Haiti. Recognizing the popularity of this range and the value that Social Plastic® will have within the retail setting, LifestyleGarden® has set a target of FIVE million plastic bottles to be recycled through its Social Plastic®range in 2022.

 

Using Plastic Bank’s Alchemy™ blockchain platform which secures the entire transaction and provides real-time data visualization, LifestyleGarden® is able to track the lifecycle of every Social Plastic® product. This information can be shared with its retail customers and consumers to help paint a detailed picture of the plastic crisis and how little steps can make a huge difference to vulnerable communities as well as the planet. From the names of the collectors, to how their lives have changed as a result of their work with Plastic Bank, this is material with a real soul and the ability to change lives.

 

Information

To find out more about LifestyleGarden®’s market-leading ranges, and how they can help drive profits in 2022 please visit www.lifestylegarden.com. You can also learn more about ScanCom and its commitment to a more sustainable future by visiting www.scancom.net

 
It’s an expanding team at Maze

Together with the launch of their simplified brand, the team at Maze has been expanding to deliver growth and support for their trade partners too...


Together with the launch of their simplified brand, the team at Maze has been expanding to deliver growth and support for their trade partners too. 

 

Maze commented: "We’re investing further in our team and processes to deliver growth opportunities for our valued trade partners. We’ve welcomed new starters into our account management, trade customer services and national account teams to enhance our support and offer a service to be proud of."

 

The new starters join a fantastic existing team who hold a wealth of outdoor living experience, and bring some new perspectives to the business.

 

Alongside the growth of the head office teams Maze has invested in additional distribution capability with a new 80,000 sq ft northern distribution hub to complement their existing warehousing and operations capacity.

 

 

https://maze.co.uk/solex

 

 

 
DuraOcean® from LifestyleGarden® - how one chair started a journey to save our oceans

Picture the scene – it’s 2019 and the judges are about to deliver their verdict on the SOLEX Best New Product award. Several products are vying for the title but only one brand - LifestyleGarden® - was able to walk away with the accolade. Little did anyone know just how this award would help to kickstart its recycled maritime plastic range, DuraOcean®, into the mainstream. Here the team tells us more about the amazing journey DuraOcean® has been on...


Picture the scene – it’s 2019 and the judges are about to deliver their verdict on the SOLEX Best New Product award. Several products are vying for the title but only one brand - LifestyleGarden® - was able to walk away with the accolade. Little did anyone know just how this award would help to kickstart its recycled maritime plastic range, DuraOcean®, into the mainstream. Here the team tells us more about the amazing journey DuraOcean® has been on.

 

DuraOcean® came to market at exactly the right time, when reducing plastics was at the top of both the trade and consumer agenda.  Following the airing of Sir David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II programme, interest in environmental issues has increased amongst consumers as well as their expectations of businesses as responsible suppliers.  Organisations and research were also starting to truly highlight the impact plastic waste was having upon the environment, with statistics outlining some terrifying realities such as the annual global production of plastic waste stood at 300 million tonnes, with eight million tonnes ending up in the world’s oceans, polluting the water and killing more than 100,000 marine creatures. We were also being warned that by 2050 there may be more plastic in our oceans than fish.

 

The result of two years’ extensive research and development and a multi-million-pound investment from LifestyleGarden®’s parent company, ScanCom International, DuraOcean® has resonated with shoppers who are increasingly demanding ethical and sustainable furniture but will not compromise on style or comfort, while demanding a bold, stand-out design. Each chair is made from 3.5kgs of recycled ropes from the maritime industry, and to date the chair has helped to recycle over 204,000kgs (240 tonnes) of ocean plastic, a journey that continues with consumers following along via LifestyleGarden®’s website and social media channels.

 

The conscious decision to offer sets in different price ranges , also sent a clear message – sustainability should not be unaffordable. These price points ensured that all consumer demographics could purchase DuraOcean® for their homes, gardens and balconies and, in doing so, can help to spread the word to friends and family far and wide.

 

The DuraOcean® collection has also enabled retailers to fly the flag for sustainable material and products, helping to highlight to their customers their commitment to environmental protection. This has, in turn, paid dividends, by creating an army of loyal customers who keep coming back for more as the strong environmental message resonates long-term. To-date, DuraOcean® is stocked in many  UK garden centres, furniture retailers, as well as in France, Spain, Switzerland, USA and Singapore. LifestyleGarden® has also proudly partnered with Robert Dyas, as exclusive high street retailers of  DuraOcean®.

 

DuraOcean® has also been entered into a number of prestigious awards, including the Design Week Awards, National Recycling Awards, DIY Week Awards, and new relationships with the likes of the RHS shows, garden designers, BBC Gardeners’ World, The Wildlife Trust, and Keep Britain Tidy to name but a few have been forged.

 

Since its launch, DuraOcean® has received an incredible response from the media. From garden and home consumer titles, to national newspapers, architect and interior design media, publications focused on sustainability, coastal living, and the natural world, DuraOcean® has featured in thousands of magazines and online blogs, websites and social media post. Together this media coverage has reached in excess of 465 million people, or 465 million possible DuraOcean® customers and advocates.

 

In addition to the media support, DuraOcean® has been strongly supported by the incredible educational and global garden, the Eden Project. This exclusive partnership saw the DuraOcean® take centre stage within Eden’s Mediterranean biome, highlighting the horrific extent of plastic waste that washes-up on beaches every year, as well as the story behind its journey from polluting sea plastic to stylish garden furniture. This feature helped to put the DuraOcean® in front of thousands of potential customers, revving up consumer engagement with the product offering.

 

The CEO of Eden Project International, David Harland, spoke about the journey which saw the landmark Cornish visitor attraction, which attracts almost 1.1million visitors per year, partner with Scancom, a global manufacturer of sustainable outdoor furniture and a company that has the motto ‘Doing Business the Right Way’ at its core. David said: “We’re incredibly careful about partners we select. What we loved about Scancom is how its ethos broadly fitted with ours. Secondly, Scancom came to us with something that was innovative. At Eden we have always tried to be innovative. Thirdly, examples of beauty are part of the human condition, and ultimately this furniture is beautiful. Scancom ticked all the boxes and we hope to do great things together. This is just the beginning!”

 

In the run-up to the marriage between the two brands, Eden scrutinised Scancom for criteria including sustainability, human rights and social responsibility. David added: “We liked Scancom’s commitment to doing things right and thinking in the long-term.”

 

And long-term they do think. The original dark green DuraOcean® has just been the start of the journey. 2020 saw the material innovation introduced into LifestyleGarden®’s all-new Panama collection. This low maintenance, aluminum range which enjoys expansive configurations and chair designs, boasts a special DuraOcean® high-backed, stackable chair in stylish and contemporary black, whilst a new mint green DuraOcean® is set for launch ahead of the 2022 season. The ability to incorporate the unique material innovation into different ranges was always the lasting aim, and the latest developments have taken this one step further.

 

Social Plastic® is an exciting next step in the wider journey LifestyleGarden ® is undertaking.  Social Plastic® refers to ethically recovered plastic that helps fight ocean pollution by improving the lives of those who collect it. Working in partnership with the Plastic Bank® organisation, collectors in Plastic Bank’s® ecosystems receive a premium for the materials they collect, which helps them provide basic family necessities such as groceries, school tuition, internet access, health insurance, and cooking fuel. The collected plastic waste is washed, flaked, and goes through a recycling process, where they are then pelletised and integrated into products and packaging as part of a closed-loop supply chain. It is these pellets that LifestyleGarden® will now use exclusively for its Nassau Social Plastic® Collection – a stunning collection of rainbow-coloured chairs.

 

With this incredible new partnership, the future certainly looks bright for DuraOcean® and LifestyleGarden®’s mission to make all its outdoor furniture from sustainable material; material designed to protect the world around us. There is no doubt that the efforts the team is undertaking will continue to deliver results both regarding sales and changing consumers’ minds about premium products made from ocean plastic waste. So why not join the team on the journey – it’s going to be worth it!

 

Find out more

To find out more about LifestyleGarden®’s market-leading ranges, and how they can help drive profits in 2022 please visit www.lifestylegarden.com. You can also learn more about ScanCom and its commitment to a more sustainable future by visiting www.scancom.net

 
Zest 4 Leisure makes major investment in product development

Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure is investing upwards of £400,000 in product development facilities and personnel, ahead of the 2022 season.  The company has appointed Neil Sholes into a new role as Head of Product Design and Innovation and is building an ‘Innovation Centre’ at its headquarters...


Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure is investing upwards of £400,000 in product development facilities and personnel, ahead of the 2022 season.  The company has appointed Neil Sholes into a new role as Head of Product Design and Innovation and is building an ‘Innovation Centre’ at its headquarters.

 

Neil was previously with Scientific Games and Hughes Safety and has a passion for developing market and user requirements into impactful, desirable products, satisfying need, but also creating lasting enjoyment and pleasure.  His remit for Zest is to spearhead a dedicated team researching and designing new products in line with consumer trends, meeting customer product requirements, and further developing key concepts such as ‘easy to build’ and sustainability.

 

The Innovation Centre, which is currently under construction will be a state-of-the-art product design and development suite including research and concept development, the latest CAD design technology, a prototyping build area, a production studio, and a marketing zone.  The facility will launch over the summer.

 

Zest 4 Leisure’s managing director, Steve Morgan commented, “Enjoying outdoor space in whatever context has never been more important and Zest plans to ensure it can embrace all trade and consumer requirements.  Supply and customer satisfaction are top priorities for Zest, and it is great to be able to announce such significant plans for investment at Solex Online, which the company has always believed to be a leading show for this industry.”

 

Zest 4 Leisure was established in 2005 to bring high quality, FSC® (C114990) certified timber garden products to garden centres, online retailers, builders’ merchants, and major purchasing groups across the UK. 

 

For further information about Zest 4 Leisure’s alfresco dining products and its wider range, visit www.zest4leisure.co.uk.

 

 
SOLEX 2021 On-Line

In place of the in-person SOLEX exhibition, we are hosting an online version using our SOLEX website and social media platforms. Showcasing everything that is new from our LOFA members as well as working with Garden Trade News online and in print to bring you three days of new products and ideas for Spring Summer Season 2022...


In March we made the difficult decision to cancel Solex for the second year in a row. Every year we look forward to connecting with exhibitors, buyers and industry professionals and although there are positive signs that events are starting up again, we felt that the restrictions would compound the challenges faced in organising this event and unlike other exhibitions we are unable to move the SOLEX Show to a later date in the year because of the long lead times required for orders.

 

We wanted to make the right decision for everyone involved and we did not want to continue with a show that would not be up to our customary high standards. So, we decided not to run SOLEX in 2021 but move the exhibition to July 2022, when we can come back bigger, better and, hopefully, Covid free!

 

We know that this will come as an enormous disappointment to many so, in place of the in-person SOLEX exhibition, we are hosting an online version using our SOLEX website and social media platforms. We will be showcasing everything that is new from our LOFA members as well as working with Garden Trade News online and in print to bring you three days of new products and ideas for Spring Summer Season 2022.

 

This year LOFA also teamed up with Planet Mark, a company that cares about the planet and wants to help businesses action and power change. Its certification recognises continuous improvement, encourages action and helps build an empowered community of like-minded individuals to make a whole world of difference. By measuring and reducing our carbon footprint with Planet Mark we can directly and measurably contribute to up to nine Sustainable Development Goals and address 25 SDG targets.  I am pleased to announce that LOFA has achieved its Planet Mark certification for 2021.

 

As we are slowly coming out of lockdown and back to some kind of remembered normality, we are already looking forward to hosting everyone back at Solex in July 2022. We will be sharing the NEC with the Commonwealth Games in 2022 so we will be moving to Halls 17/18/19 for the first time which will give a different feel to the exhibition. We are already planning a new outside area for our BBQ members, enabling them to light up their grills and show off their cooking skills.

 

We look forward to welcoming you back in person in 2022 but in the meantime, hop on to our website between the 6-8July and immerse yourself in SOLEX 2021.

 

Visit: https://www.solexexhibition.com/