In This Issue
Eco Fuego, Kadai, Zest, Broil King, HEX Living and Hartman win SOLEX 2025 Awards
SOLEX buzzing with activity on first day of show
Register for the final two days
The Loving Outdoor Living Zone proves popular
Cocktail Hour on the Kadai Stand at SOLEX
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
Zest's outdoor entertaining range is natural winner
Successful first day at SOLEX for Bramblecrest
Norfolk Leisure presents OONI, world leader in pizza ovens
Six new collections in the Alexander Rose line-up
Tom Chambers Lifestyle Collection 2026
Lifetime guarantee for Rotospa hot tubs
Char-broil caters for all outdoor cooking enthusiasts
Innovative product features from Supremo
Pit Boss turns up the heat
Design expertise from 50 years of Gallery Direct heritage
Matt Pitman Meat Church BBQ
Garden Impressions sets the trend
Unleash your culinary imagination with Cabinex PRO series
On-trend quality from Pacific
Pagoda from Munro Importers
26 page SOLEX Preview in GTN June/July issue, read on-line here
Pictures from Build-up Day
Making a contemporary statement
Designed in Britain for British gardens
Debut for Churnet Valley
Daro: What’s New for 2026
Parasol perfection
Exciting opportunities from Garden Furniture Global
Guaranteeing elegance and style
Lounge your way in 2026
Hill Interiors for premium living spaces
Winning style from LeisureGrow
Step Into Summer Style – Visit Hartman at SOLEX
Woodlodge continues to grow its successful W Garden Living leisure collections
Choose Firepits UK
HEX Living at SOLEX 2025
Charles Taylor Trading Special Offer
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Eco Fuego, Kadai, Zest, Broil King, HEX Living and Hartman win SOLEX 2025 Awards

Eco Fuego, Kadai, Zest, Broil King, HEX Living and Hartman were announced as the winners of the SOLEX 2025 Awards, which were presented at the NEC this evening...

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SOLEX buzzing with activity on first day of show

Fantastic looking exhibitor stands attracted high volumes of visitors to the first day of SOLEX at the NEC Birmingham with exhibitors and visitors alike agreeing that Hall 5 was buzzing with activity.

See the gallery of pictures from day one at SOLEX
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Register for the final two days

Don't miss the second day of SOLEX – taking place in Hall 5 of the NEC Birmingham – which opens tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9am and is open until 5.30pm.

 

The third and final day takes place on Thursday from 9am until 3pm.

 

There is free car parking at the NEC for SOLEX. Register by clicking here.

 

Read GTN's SOLEX Preview here
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The Loving Outdoor Living Zone proves popular

The Loving Outdoor Living Zone proved to be a popular destination from 11am on the first day of SOLEX. Our photographer Paul Webb captured some of the action…

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Cocktail Hour on the Kadai Stand at SOLEX
Stand 740

Join Kadai on Wednesday (9th July) for Cocktail Hour at SOLEX where your favourite tipples meet the magic of live fire...

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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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Zest's outdoor entertaining range is natural winner
Stand 650

Timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist, Zest is unveiling a host of new products on its SOLEX stand (#650), expanding its already award-winning outdoor entertaining range...

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Successful first day at SOLEX for Bramblecrest
Stand 210
 

Bramblecrest welcomed a fantastic turnout of both new and returning customers to explore its latest outdoor living collections at SOLEX. From statement dining sets to stylish lounging solutions, the stand was alive with interest and inspiration...

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Norfolk Leisure presents OONI, world leader in pizza ovens
Stand 440

Visitors to SOLEX have the exclusive opportunity to experience OONI’s cutting-edge pizza ovens in action on the Norfolk Leisure stand...

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Six new collections in the Alexander Rose line-up
Stand 550
 

Back in 1994, Alexander Rose had a vision to bring only the highest quality garden furniture to the UK; to give customers a wide choice of styles and designs, whether wooden or weave or metal, in both contemporary and traditional styles...

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Tom Chambers Lifestyle Collection 2026
Stand 455

Introducing the new collection of Lifestyle furniture for the coming season, all designed to fit seamlessly into any garden and enhance any space...

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Lifetime guarantee for Rotospa hot tubs
Stand 660
 

RotoSpa is the UK’s only hot tub manufacturer, a family-owned business with over two decades of experience. At SOLEX explore how RotoSpa can help your business generate new revenue streams with strong margins!

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Char-broil caters for all outdoor cooking enthusiasts
Stand 615
 

Char-broil is a leading brand in the grilling industry known for innovation, quality, and performance. With a wide range of gas, charcoal, and electric grills, they cater to all types of outdoor cooking enthusiasts...

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Innovative product features from Supremo
Stand 200
 

Supremo Leisure is excited to invite you to our stand at SOLEX! Our visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to explore our upcoming 2026 collections, featuring a diverse range of designs in weave, aluminium, and mixed materials...

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Pit Boss turns up the heat
Stand 615
 

Pit Boss® Grills brings the heat to the barbecue market with a Bigger, Hotter, Heavier® mentality...

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Design expertise from 50 years of Gallery Direct heritage
Stand 612
 

With a heritage spanning over 50 years, Gallery Direct brings a wealth of design expertise and industry knowledge to every product. Their award-winning Outdoor Living Collection combines style, durability, and comfort - conveying the elegance of indoor living outside...

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Matt Pitman Meat Church BBQ
Stand 350
 

Founded by Matt Pittman, a passionate pitmaster whose journey began with a love for the rich, smoky flavours of traditional Texas BBQ, Meat Church embodies the spirit of culinary adventure.

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Garden Impressions sets the trend
Stand 300
 

The new 2026 UK collection from Garden Impressions will be showcased at this SOLEX...

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Unleash your culinary imagination with Cabinex PRO series
Stand 400
 

Unleash your culinary imagination with the Cabinex PRO series, an invitation to transform your outdoor space into a bespoke culinary haven. Crafted to reflect your unique style, this collection offers an array of modular units and premium barbecue grills, empowering you to design the outdoor kitchen of your dreams...

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On-trend quality from Pacific
Stand 420
 

Pacific is a leading UK supplier of outdoor furniture and accessories, offering high quality, on-trend products with dedicated sales support for our trade partners...

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Pagoda from Munro Importers
Stand 430
 

We acquired the Pagoda brand name in 2014 and have strived to introduce new and exciting products to the ranges...

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26 page SOLEX Preview in GTN June/July issue, read on-line here
 

GTN June/July 2025 - SOLEX Preview Issue. In this issue:

  • New online garden centre – GTN exclusive
  • Kaemingk showroom visit - Spring Summer 2026
  • Industry-wide help for peat-free growing advice
  • RHS Chelsea Flower Show inspiration and winners
  • GTN’s SOLEX 2025 Preview
  • Exhibitor plan and listing
  • Welcome to SOLEX 2025
  • Afterparty, awards and events
  • Bramblecrest at 25
  • Pages of SOLEX exhibitor news
  • HEX Living luxury
  • GIMA golf day 2025
  • GARDENA makes watering easy
  • Westland’s Rising Stars
  • Introducing the Greatest Food & Drink Awards at Glee
  • Food @ Glee
  • Catering investments at Monkton Elm
  • Planteria - Roses of Success
  • EHG Viewpoint - It's good to talk
  • HTA Viewpoint - Spring achievements
  • GIMA Viewpoint - Breaking records
Read the issue on-line here
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