In This Issue
Thank you all for a tremendous SOLEX 2024, see you next year
Exhibitors produce best-looking SOLEX ever
Greenfingers fundraising initiative from Supremo
Much to celebrate for Pitboss at SOLEX
Grillstream’s new range of four flavoured rubs
Several new additions to LifestyleGarden range
Easy, guilt-free cook, dine and relax is a winner for Zest
Hex Living setting high standards
W Garden Living by Woodlodge sees dramatic growth
BBQ Gourmet is full of American flavours
Championing Italian aesthetics the Bizzotto way
Get ready for good times with Bramblecrest
Bright and breezy outdoor living range from Riva Home
Watch out for launch of Cabinex PRO
Extensive range from Norfolk Leisure Lifestyle
Celtic Leisure brings the Saturn pergola to SOLEX
David Domoney promotes Hartman's shuffleboard game
Char-Broil's smarter way to BBQ takes centre stage
New eco-friendly fire pit is a game changer!
Innovators International to unveil new ranges
Introducing the Plancha Kadai
Discover the future of outdoor living with LeisureGrow
LifestyleGarden has record-breaking number of new launches
Pit Boss Grills – Bigger, Hotter, Heavier
RotoSpa hot tubs made in the UK
3 Reasons to visit Supremo Leisure during SOLEX
Furniture and baskets galore from tobs 
Tripod Home – eclectic and thought provoking
Summer starts at SOLEX 2024 - GTN's SOLEX 2024 Preview
Zest, Hex Living, Supremo, Eco Fuego, Pit Boss and 4 Seasons Outdoor win SOLEX 2024 Awards
Team Kadai win the Chicken Euros BBQ Competition at SOLEX 2024
Football-themed After Party scores at SOLEX
The Loving Outdoor Living Zone proves popular
Award winners celebrate their success
LOFA make donations to Greenfingers and Perennial
Pictures from Build-up Day
New range to be unveiled by Outback
Timeless wrought iron classics from Ascalon
Discover Charlie…pure outdoor cooking pleasure
Charles Taylor brings its full range and show offers
Style, comfort and quality from Maze new collections
Experience meets innovation at Firmans Direct Ltd
Premium and British made for quality cooking from Firepits UK
Tom Chambers brings innovation to any garden space
Parasol perfection from Glatz
Miriad Products brings the SkyPod
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Thank you all for a tremendous SOLEX 2024, see you next year

As SOLEX 2024 comes to a close, LOFA Chairman, Steve Millington has told the Solex Sun: "I would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who has attended visitor wise and exhibitors...

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Exhibitors produce best-looking SOLEX ever

LOFA's General Manager and SOLEX Event Director Gina Hinde revealed she has been overwhelmed with the response from exhibitors and visitors to the show. Find out what she had to say about this year’s event...

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Greenfingers fundraising initiative from Supremo

Supremo Leisure has announced a new fundraising initiative with the Greenfingers Charity and has pledged to donate a minimum of £10,000 through sales of its new Mannington Mini Modular set. A corner set retailing at £1499.99, it includes a coffee table.

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Much to celebrate for Pitboss at SOLEX
 

 

 

Pitboss has had a great SOLEX 24, using the show to grow its network of garden retail customers, while celebrating its Pitboss Titan winning the SOLEX 24 Best BBQ product...

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Grillstream’s new range of four flavoured rubs

Grillstream’s new range of four flavoured rubs under the Jack’s Meat Shack brand has been launched at SOLEX 24 and was used to great effect on chicken wings cooked in The Loving Outdoor Living Zone...

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Several new additions to LifestyleGarden range
 

 

 

ScanCom, with its well-known brand of LifestyleGarden brought several new additions to SOLEX 24 showing them to the garden retail sector for the first time....

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Easy, guilt-free cook, dine and relax is a winner for Zest
Stand 538

Timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist, Zest’s stand (number 538) yet again welcomed a host of visitors, keen to see the company’s ‘at one with nature’ outdoor entertaining collection...

Managing director Andrew Baker said: “Zest is committed to sustainability as part of the ethos of the brand."

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Hex Living setting high standards
Stand 510

Still a relative newcomer to the outdoor living sector is Hex Living which took the Best Medium Stand award at SOLEX...

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W Garden Living by Woodlodge sees dramatic growth
Stand 450
 

Celebrating just one year since its launch at SOLEX 23, W Garden Living by Woodlodge has come to the show with 23 furniture collections which includes some which are completely new plus additions to existing ones...

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BBQ Gourmet is full of American flavours
Stand 700

BBQ Gourmet is the UK’s leading importer of American BBQ Rubs, Sauces, Brines and Injections...

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Championing Italian aesthetics the Bizzotto way
Stand 665

Outdoor living experts since 1946, Bizzotto is a major European innovator in outdoor lifestyle who present an ever evolving and expanding outdoor furniture and accessories collection of over 2,000 pieces...

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Get ready for good times with Bramblecrest
Stand 240
 

Premium garden furniture brand Bramblecrest is back on show at SOLEX 2024 with more innovation and additions to ranges to see first-hand at stand 240...

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Bright and breezy outdoor living range from Riva Home
Stand 110

First time exhibitor Riva Home displayed just a fraction of its bright and breezy outdoor living range. It's colourful throws, rugs, cushions and table ware were certainly catching the eyes of visitors. 

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Watch out for launch of Cabinex PRO
Stand 800
 

Cabinex is excited to announce its return to SOLEX this year with the launch of Cabinex PRO, a new and innovative series that allows you to customise your outdoor kitchen like never before...

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Extensive range from Norfolk Leisure Lifestyle
Stand 415

Join us at the SOLEX 2024 Exhibition, where Norfolk Leisure Lifestyle will proudly present our most extensive range of new products to date...

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Celtic Leisure brings the Saturn pergola to SOLEX
Stand 350
 

Celtic Leisure brings the must have product for 2024 and 2025 – the fully aluminium pergola with open-close roof system...

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David Domoney promotes Hartman's shuffleboard game

On the back of success of its outdoor pool table launched last year, Hartman Outdoor Products came to SOLEX 24 with an equally desirable shuffleboard game. Helping to promote the product was television gardener David Domoney...

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Char-Broil's smarter way to BBQ takes centre stage
Stand 640
 

It’s an exciting year for Char-Broil at SOLEX – the BBQ innovator will be unveiling its latest grills for 2025, introducing the new UK sales team and providing BBQ tastings and Chef’s Masterclasses in the Cooking Demo area...

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New eco-friendly fire pit is a game changer!
Stand 100
 

Winner of the prestigious SOLEX Best Individual Outdoor Living Product, the Eco Fuego firepit does NOT USE WOOD, but instead is fuelled by a specially formulated eco vegetable wax candle that produces 90% less CO2 than a traditional wood fire pit and lasts eight hours...

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Innovators International to unveil new ranges
Stand 660
 

There’s a noticeable freshness in the light colours of the strong, aluminium frames and we have listened to our customers’ needs and worked hard on sourcing all weather fabrics which compliment these...

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Introducing the Plancha Kadai
Stand 820
 

The Plancha Kadai, a versatile new addition to the Kadai range, combines Spanish and South American cooking techniques. This concept is rapidly gaining popularity across Europe as an island barbecue or garden kitchen fixture...

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Discover the future of outdoor living with LeisureGrow
Stand 210
 

LeisureGrow is excited to unveil our 2025 garden furniture and barbecue collections at this year's SOLEX. Building on our legacy of innovation and quality, we are proudly introducing new products that will enhance outdoor living through style, functionality, and cutting-edge design...

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LifestyleGarden has record-breaking number of new launches
Stand 140
 

Make a beeline for the exciting furniture brand’s stand to explore its biggest number of new items introduced for a season…EVER!

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Pit Boss Grills – Bigger, Hotter, Heavier
Stand 745
 

Pit Boss® Grills are bringing Bigger. Hotter. Heavier™ to this year’s SOLEX Exhibition...

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RotoSpa hot tubs made in the UK
Stand 535
 

RotoSpa is a family run business, established over 20 years ago supplying thousands of hot tubs across the UK and Europe...

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3 Reasons to visit Supremo Leisure during SOLEX
Stand 225
 

Here are three reasons why you should visit Supremo’s stand and spend valuable time with the Supremo team at this year’s SOLEX Exhibition...

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Furniture and baskets galore from tobs 
Stand 150
 

 

The Old Basket Supply Ltd (tobs) will be showing its successful, design-registered range of garden furniture and additions to its quality rattan baskets. These include huge baskets for storing logs or toys, planting baskets for indoors or outside, linen and stair baskets.

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Tripod Home – eclectic and thought provoking
 

Tripod Home supplies eclectic and thought provoking, stoneware, wood sculptures and accessories...

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Summer starts at SOLEX 2024 - GTN's SOLEX 2024 Preview

GTN’s SOLEX 2024 preview.  In this issue:

  • Exhibition plan and exhibitor list
  • SOLEX Euros Afterparty and Awards
  • SOLEX BBQ Hero’s competition - The Chicken Euros
  • Bramblecrest for the good times
  • Exhibitor news from: Ascalon, BBQ Gourmet, Bizzotto, Celtic Leisure, Charles Taylor, Charlie Ovens, Dansons Pit Boss, Eco Fuego, Firepits UK, Firmans Direct, Glatz, Hartman, LeisureGrow, LifestyleGarden, Maze, Norfolk Leisure, Outback, Quest Leisure, Supremo, The Old Basket Supply Ltd, Tom Chambers, Woodlodge, Zest
  • SOLEX A Brighter Shade
Read the SOLEX 2024 Preview on-line here
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