In This Issue
Register to attend SOLEX 2023 - SOLEX opens at 9:00am on Monday 10th July at the NEC
SOLEX opening times
Network with TV stars and industry professionals at SOLEX Evening Event
SOLEX 2023 - A Celebration of Summer
The ultimate guide to PRIMETIME Appointments at SOLEX
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
Norfolk Leisure back for another fantastic year
Harbo Your Way: new concept in the design and sourcing
BeefEater Europe – Take outdoor cooking to the next level
Cabinex Pro – Bringing versatility to Outdoor Kitchens
HEX Living showcases new Sandon range
Firepits UK takes outdoor cooking to the next level
LeisureGrow launches industry game-changers as it approaches its 25th anniversary
Tramontina is in the mood for SOLEX
Alva and Navarra join the Lifestyle line-up
New sales concept and range from LifestyleGarden will maximise sales
Upgrade your outdoor living space with Pagoda
Designed with comfort in mind for humans and their four-legged friends 
Elegance reigns at Minster Stylish Living 
Be among the first to view Bramblecrest’s new range
SOLEX 2023 is brought to you by LOFA
LOFA partners with important charities and organisations
LANDSCAPE partners with LOFA & SOLEX for a second year
Char-Broil for smart grills and juicy results
Year-round cooking with Cheeky Charlie 
New partnerships and products from KETTLER
Danson has something for everyone
Take a dip with RotoSpa
Daro promotes its Laura Ashely ranges
Three new ranges from Innovators International
Quality and style from Pacific
Style and comfort from Glencrest’s Ashbury Collection
What were SOLEX 2022 visitors looking for?
Consumer spending forecast
SOLEX 2022 exhibitor space up 20%
Outdoor Leisure Market's total worth
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Register to attend SOLEX 2023 - SOLEX opens at 9:00am on Monday 10th July at the NEC

Pre-register to be in with a chance to win one of five outdoor living products. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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SOLEX opening times

SOLEX is taking place in Hall 5 at the NEC Birmingham.

Opening hours:

Monday, 10 July: 9am-5.30pm

Tuesday, 11 July: 9am-5.30pm

Wednesday 12 July: 9am-3pm

There is free car parking at the NEC for SOLEX

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Network with TV stars and industry professionals at SOLEX Evening Event
Mix & Mingle at the Fire Food & Outdoor Living Evening Event – Tuesday 11 July – 5.30pm-7.30pm

Summer is a season that is all about fun and enjoyment, and what better way to embrace it than by attending events that allow you to mingle, network, and make new connections.

 

Andy Clarke, Matt Tebbutt and Jules Hudson 

 

Come join us for the Fire Food & Outdoor Living Evening, an unforgettable night of socializing and great company on Tuesday 11 July 5.30pm – 7.30pm where you'll have the chance to connect with fellow outdoor industry experts. 

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SOLEX 2023 - A Celebration of Summer
Bringing together everything that is great about the Outdoor Leisure Industry

Are you a part of the outdoor leisure industry? Do you want to check out the hottest trends in outdoor living products? If so, then you won’t want to miss SOLEX 2023. A “Celebration of Summer”...

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The ultimate guide to PRIMETIME Appointments at SOLEX

SOLEX 2023 has introduced PRIMETIME Appointments, a great new service deigned to help visitors to make the most out of the event by securing essential meetings with exhibitors and vendors...

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Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show

The team from GTN will be present at SOLEX throughout the three days of the show to bring you exclusive coverage. Make sure you receive your copy by clicking on the Subscribe button above...

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Norfolk Leisure back for another fantastic year
Stand 410

Norfolk Leisure are back for another fantastic year at SOLEX 2023. Bringing along a whole host of exciting new products, ranges and brands...

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Harbo Your Way: new concept in the design and sourcing
Stand 620

Garden Furniture Global will launch a completely new concept in the design and sourcing of quality garden furniture at the show. Harbo Your Way will give retailers unparalleled value and choice, but most importantly, the opportunity to specify their own unique and exclusive designs for the 2024 season...

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BeefEater Europe – Take outdoor cooking to the next level
Stand 755
 

Beefeater Barbecues are back on show at SOLEX 2023 with more innovation and exciting additions to the range...

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Cabinex Pro – Bringing versatility to Outdoor Kitchens
Stand 755
 

Cabinex are pleased to be introducing the NEW Pro range at SOLEX 2023...

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HEX Living showcases new Sandon range
Stand 530
 

Following on from its successful launch in 2022, outdoor storage and furniture brand HEX Living will be showcasing the latest additions to its luxurious range...

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Firepits UK takes outdoor cooking to the next level
Stand 125
 

Firepits UK is a manufacturer of top-quality fire pits, pizza ovens, and outdoor kitchens. Made with high grade British steel, these products are designed to be both durable and aesthetically pleasing...

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LeisureGrow launches industry game-changers as it approaches its 25th anniversary
Stands 420, 520
 

Outdoor living specialist LeisureGrow is launching several new ranges that will be must-see industry game-changers...

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Tramontina is in the mood for SOLEX
Stand 320
 

Tramontina Mood is a collection of distinction, offering a high quality, modular style that will make a striking statement wherever it's positioned...

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Alva and Navarra join the Lifestyle line-up
Stands 365, 370
 

Lifestyle is excited to introduce the Alva and Navarra ranges – the latest additions to its outdoor furniture collection. Along with the introduction of EOT, Lifestyle is expanding its offerings to cater for different styles and needs...

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New sales concept and range from LifestyleGarden will maximise sales
Stand 150
 

In a move to create a sales model that offers greater flexibility, LifestyleGarden’s new ‘mix & match’ offering will reduce the need for retailers to stock multiple ranges...

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Upgrade your outdoor living space with Pagoda
Stand 450
 

With a comprehensive range of stylish and comfortable furniture, from exquisite, cushioned poly-rattan aluminium sets, to practical yet stylish steel framed sets, Pagoda Garden Furniture is the perfect solution for any garden or patio...

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Designed with comfort in mind for humans and their four-legged friends 
Stand 515
 

Extreme Lounging is the home of the original B-Bag and is introducing a new take on bean bags that combines style and comfort to create the perfect seating both outdoors and indoors. Its lifestyle range incorporates seating, lighting, accessories and now the ideal bed for four-legged friends...

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Elegance reigns at Minster Stylish Living 
Stand 710
 

With a product range encompassing everything from reproduction antiques to garden furniture and accessories, Minster Stylish Living is no ordinary supplier...

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Be among the first to view Bramblecrest’s new range
Stand 350
 

In-line with the growing demand for more contemporary materials and styling, Bramblecrest’s 2023/4 ranges feature even more options of aluminium finishes, teak touches, and synthetic rope accents...

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SOLEX 2023 is brought to you by LOFA

Have you thought about becoming a member of the Leisure & Outdoor Furniture Association?

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LOFA partners with important charities and organisations

LOFA is excited to partner with charities that work tirelessly in order to help improve the lives of those within and connected to our industry. It also works with a number of important organisations that help- to complement SOLEX...

 

LOFA is partnering with charity Perennial in 2023, a partnership that was announced at SOLEX in 2022.

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LANDSCAPE partners with LOFA & SOLEX for a second year
Stand 385

LANDSCAPE is established as the essential trade event for discerning landscape and garden designers and provides the ideal platform to showcase leading trend products, connect with peers and learn about new developments from those working at the top of their field...

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Char-Broil for smart grills and juicy results
Stand 640
 

A wide range of innovative grills that simple to use, high-performing and ergonomically-designed will be part of Char-Broil’s product line up at SOLEX...

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Year-round cooking with Cheeky Charlie 
Stand 725
 

An innovation in outdoor cooking that takes food to a whole new level. Ten striking colours, as a beautiful focal point in any garden design...

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New partnerships and products from KETTLER
Stand 250
 

As well as 10 new products, KETTLER is also announcing some new partnerships and additions to its hugely popular Palma range...

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Danson has something for everyone
Stand 460
 

Pit Boss® and Louisiana Grills by Dansons turn up the heat at SOLEX 2023 with the Bigger, Hotter, Heavier® product and brand mentality...

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Take a dip with RotoSpa
Stand 100
 

RotoSpa, the UK’s only hot tub manufacturer is a family business, established more than 20 years ago. Supplying thousands of hot tubs across the UK and Europe, it can help retailers unlock new revenue streams with strong marging...

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Daro promotes its Laura Ashely ranges
Stand 612
 

Daro is celebrating 50 years of creating luxury furniture and soft furnishings for the home and garden, and this year won the ‘Best outdoor/garden furniture supplier’ in the Big Furniture Group Supplier Awards...

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Three new ranges from Innovators International
Stand 510
 

Innovators International takes great pride in presenting our new Milano, Rovin and Tuscany ranges...

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Quality and style from Pacific
Stand 210
 

One of the leading UK suppliers of outdoor furniture and accessories, Pacific is proud to provide quality, stylish products with exceptional sales support for trade customers...

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Style and comfort from Glencrest’s Ashbury Collection
Stand 310
 

Glencrest’s versatile Ashbury Collection combine’s superior comfort and durability. The sturdy, yet light-weight powder-coated aluminium frames with sumptuous, dark grey showerproof cushions, provide easy-care elegance that will last for years...

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