As SOLEX 2025 came to a close, LOFA Chairman, Steve Millington, sat down with the SOLEX SUN team to reflect on another very succesful SOLEX event.
SOLEX 2025 was Steve's second show as LOFA Chairman as he is now halfway through his three year period at the helm of the organisation.
"I'd like to thank everyone who has attended SOLEX this year and the exhibitors which we've had more than 2024. It's been a great show, which I think has been helped by the weather this year and it appears the surplus stock from previous years has now all sold through. So that led us into SOLEX in a great position where buyers could come and look at all the new products and place their orders for 2026.
"As Tom Chambers we've picked up at least four new businesses who've placed container orders at the show which is very encouraging.
"I now hope the good weather continues for soe more great outdoor leisure in the garden.
"I'd like to thank everyone who attended our F1 event on Tuesday night which was a massive success. After last year’s inaugural Euro 2024 event with Dion Dublin, “Crofty” from Sky Sports was a brilliant presenter. Not only did he engage with people on the stage, but he was also quite comfortable with engaging with them off stage and spending the whole evening with us. Right through to the finale of the simulator challenge which he commentated on. It was just an absolute absolutely brilliant evening, something for us to build on for 2026.
"The dates for SOLEX 2025 are 7th to 9th July, back here in Hall 5 at the NEC. I look forward to seeing everyone back here then. Thank you."
