www.timberdisplays.co.uk
Cotswold Fayre Expansion F
ine food and drink wholesaler, Cotswold Fayre, has moved into larger premises to facilitate the company’s continuing growth.
Cotswold Fayre began life in the late 1990s, with a team of two dedicated to marketing and distributing products, for a handful of small Cotswold producers. Today, the company represents more than 120 brands, 1500 products and has grown its team to 30.
The company grew 30% in the past year and is predicting a similar growth figure for the next 12 months, so it is perhaps no wonder that a move was becoming a priority.
The new 20,000 square feet office and distribution centre, while only five miles from the old warehouse, offers more than double the space. “We were very content in our old premises but were literally bursting at the seams,” says Cotswold Fayre Managing Director, Paul Hargreaves. “The new premises gives us the scope to expand our product range, our team, distribution reach and our customer interaction.
“While our business is now established, our original philosophy has remained the same. We seek to provide independent retailers with quality products, from reputable producers, that deliver a point of difference from the supermarket chains.
“I am confident that this philosophy, high levels of customer care and the physical advantages of our new premises will see our business continue to expand in the years ahead.”
uCotswold Fayre uTelephone: 0844 840 4045
uwww.cotswold-fayre.co.uk
News & Product Update
Don’t miss your Station in life! The latest version of the renown
Labels4Plants Labelstation label printing system has been given a boost by a new and freshly designed website. The
Labelstation is an ‘out of the box’ solution to your labelling, sign and identification issues. They can be used not just for plant labelling but signage, shelf- edge labelling and general product labelling. Generally two models are used in horticulture, the Labelstation Pro200 for the smaller volume users and then the Labelstation Industrial (metal cased, higher capacity) for the medium to heavy duty user. Next day delivery and a free lifetime support add to its attraction. Supplied as a complete package, this professional easy-to-use design and print software has a minimal set-up time and includes bar code printing options.
New biodegradable tags
New to the choice of consumables is a biodegradable loop lock which is waterproof and highly fade resistant, making this ideal for outside use. Systems are from £399.00 + VAT, providing instant time and cost savings.
For more information:
Freephone: 0800 223 0161 or Tel: 01202 689430
www.labels4plants.co.uk
Harris victory teams up with the Royal Horticultural Society
W
orcestershire based manufacturer of quality brooms and brushes, L.G. Harris has strengthened its Harris Victory Groundsman brand even further by securing an endorsement agreement with the Royal Horticultural Society. Following product testing at the RHS Wisley gardens during Spring 2011, the quality of Harris Victory’s Groundsman products was deemed to be a perfect match with the RHS. From September 2011 the Groundsman brooms and hand brushes will be endorsed with the prestigious RHS logo, demonstrating
Harris Victory’s dedication to providing the horticultural industry with products which are high quality and built to last. Harris Victory’s Groundsman range consists of high quality FSC approved wooden brooms and outdoor products which are inspired by tradition, heritage and the English country garden. The collection comes with fills suitable for different weather conditions and uses and due to the clear and concise product labelling, customers can be safe in the knowledge that they are choosing the correct tool for the job. Harris Victory Brushware Sector Manager at LG Harris, Richard Bennett said: “We’re delighted to have secured this new partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society. As an organisation whose history spans over 200 years and has such as strong brand reputation within the horticulture industry, we’re honoured that our Groundsman products are being associated with the RHS.
Contact the Sales Department at LG Harris for more information on the Harris Victory Groundsman products call 01527 575441.
Growise Decorative Barks launched by Vital Earth
P
eat-reduced compost brand Growise has launched a range of decorative barks, giving retailers who need peat-based compost, but would like to encourage the shift to peat-free, yet another one stop shop reason to stock the range. The Growise bark range is an attractive collection of products including decorative woodland, golden pine, landscape mini chip and a play area product. All four provide full protection for beds and borders for growing colourful blooms free of weeds and all four include moisture control. The Growise barks can also be used for paths and recreational areas, while the play bark provides a particularly soft surface for safe play. Decorative woodland bark is available in 55 litre bags with an rrp of £7.99 and landscape mini chip in 100 litre bales (rrp £8.99). Golden pine and play bark come in 60 litre bags at rrps of £8.99 and £6.99 respectively.
With top quality performance, meeting all gardeners’ expectations, the Growise compost products are reducing in peat content year on year, so selling Growise can actually help conscientious gardeners move in the right direction at a pace that suits them. Growise is now available in the UK from the leading company in sustainable gardening, Vital Earth, whose products are all entirely peat-free.
GCU AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 7
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44