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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SOLEX is buzzing with activity on first day of show
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Fantastic looking exhibitor stands attracted high volumes of visitors to the first day of SOLEX at the NEC with organiser Phil Gibbs admitting that Hall 5 was buzzing with activity. Phil said: "We've had a great start to the show."
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Opening times for SOLEX
Opening times for Wednesday and Thursday are as follows:
  • Wednesday 12th July, 9am to 5:30pm
  • Thursday 13th July, 9am to 3pm

There is free car parking at the NEC for SOLEX.

 
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Tepro wins Best New Product Award at SOLEX
 
Tepro picked up the Best New Product Award for its 'clean and sleek' barbecue.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Culcita ready with fantastic array of stylish furniture


Culcita have introduced the Lir Range at SOLEX – premium range of rattan garden furniture with luxurious woven cushions that enhance and complement the chairs and loungers.
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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. Pictured on the first day of the show is Andy Marshall, UK Marketing Manager...
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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...
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GIMA Award Winners Zest 4 Leisure showcase new range of timber garden furniture
 
It’s day one at SOLEX and Zest 4 Leisure, a leading supplier to the garden trade industry, has been showcasing its inspired collection of timber garden furniture at the prestigious event...
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Landmann takes up smoking as 'niche' market shows strong growth


Following signs that UK consumers are increasingly keen on smoked foods, barbecue suppliers Lndmann have included new Tennessee smokers in their line-up for next season...
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Norfolk Leisure's 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 has unveiled one of the best and most proven collections available in its LIFE range at SOLEX.
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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...



Al Harris - aka Dr Sweetsmoke - on the CharBroil stand today.
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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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The new Everdure by Heston Blumenthal barbecue brand


Kettler GB is the official distributor of the new Everdure by Heston Blumenthal barbecue brand in the UK and Ireland...
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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...
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Commonwealth Games group visits SOLEX
 
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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...
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Grillstream demonstrations prove popular for LeisureGrow


This year Grillstream barbecues on the LeisureGrow stand, 515, have a stronger presence, which sees BBQ Ben Bartlett demonstrate cooking on their patented double grill system.
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Future Marketing welcomes new member at SOLEX buyers meeting
Future Marketing Group held a buyers meeting at SOLEX earlier today - and used ther opportunity to welcome new member Duncan Knight of Knights Chelsham garden centre...


 
Future Marketing Group chairman David Little of Poplars Nurseries Garden Centre, welcomes new member Duncan Knight of Knights Chelsham garden centre.
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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...
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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
A clutch of new ideas from Alexander Rose's head of design, Alan Morley, can be found on the stand - including a beautiful range finish options in braided marine-grade  rope...



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


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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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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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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...


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