In This Issue
SOLEX organiser pleased with show’s huge success
Date for the diary: SOLEX 2024
Cheeky Charlie Ovens are the BBQ Heroes at the SOLEX evening event
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
Outback International Ltd expands distribution into Europe
Helping consumers spruce up existing furniture sets
Visitors drawn to Hartman showstopper – the Crucible
W Garden Living: Luxury redefined by Woodlodge
Step into a world of innovative new collections and immersive new designs
Charles Taylor Trading celebrate 10th anniversary
Harbo Your Way: new concept in the design and sourcing
Supremo® premieres new aluminium designs and launches new sustainable brand
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
Mix & match with LifestyleGarden to maximise profitability
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
CharBroil, Bramblecrest, Lifestyle Appliances, LifestyleGarden, Tramontina and Kamado Joe are winners of the SOLEX 2023 Awards
SOLEX New Product Award entries
LOFA make £10,000 donation to Greenfingers
Picture round-up from build-up day
What were SOLEX 2022 visitors looking for?
Consumer spending forecast
SOLEX 2022 exhibitor space up 20%
Outdoor Leisure Market's total worth
GTN July 2023 - SOLEX Preview issue - Read on-line here
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SOLEX organiser pleased with show’s huge success

LOFA's marketing manager Gina Hinde, who has been organising this year’s SOLEX exhibition, revealed she has been extremely pleased 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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Date for the diary: SOLEX 2024

SOLEX
9-11 July 2024
Hall 5, NEC Birmingham

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Cheeky Charlie Ovens are the BBQ Heroes at the SOLEX evening event

The Fire Food & Outdoor Living Evening turned in to an unforgettable night of socializing and great company following the second day at SOLEX 2023 with the team from Cheeky Charlie Ovens winning the BBQ Hero competition, a 30 minute Steak Sandwich Challenge, ahead of teams from Kamado Joe, CharBroil and GrillStream...

Read more and see pictures from the BBQ Hero Challenge
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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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Outback International Ltd expands distribution into Europe

With a focus on delivering exceptional quality and innovative design, Outback International Ltd is excited to introduce its UK-renowned range of outdoor leisure products to European consumers and provide them with an unparalleled outdoor cooking experience...

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Helping consumers spruce up existing furniture sets

Helping consumers spruce up their existing furniture sets with pops of colour, is Glencrest Seatex with a new range of cushions, throws and scented candles under the Sara Blake Decor range...

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Visitors drawn to Hartman showstopper – the Crucible
Stand 220

Fuelled with excitement and anticipation for what SOLEX 2023 will offer, Monday morning started off at full speed on the Hartman stand with visitors drawn to the showstopper; Crucible, the versatile dining and games set.

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W Garden Living: Luxury redefined by Woodlodge
Stand 240

W Garden Living by Woodlodge is the UK’s newest premium outdoor leisure wholesaler, supplying only retail partners with bricks and mortar the latest trends in garden living...

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Step into a world of innovative new collections and immersive new designs
Stand 410

Norfolk Leisure are bringing more than ever before for SOLEX 2024, after a year developing and building on their existing product catalogue, they are ready to showcase new collections such as the Royce range, complete with a very exciting new product the Royce Cube. A must-have addition to any garden or outdoor space...

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Charles Taylor Trading celebrate 10th anniversary
Stand 300

Charles Taylor Trading are celebrating their 10th anniversary and are offering visitors birthday specials on three popular products.

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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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Supremo® premieres new aluminium designs and launches new sustainable brand
Stand 615

Supremo® Ltd is all set to present their brand new collections at this year's Solex exhibition, including new additions to its hugely popular aluminium collection and a groundbreaking new sustainable range...

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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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Mix & match with LifestyleGarden to maximise profitability
Stand 150

Debuting at SOLEX will be LifestyleGarden’s new ‘mix & match’ offering which has been created to provide a sales model that offers greater flexibility...

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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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