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Dexam supports Bumblebee Conservation Trust


With spring in the air and the first bumblebees emerging, it is the perfect time for Dexam to re- launch its Bees Knees collection and highlight the plight of declining bee populations in the UK. Bees do an incredible job of pollinating our flowers, crops and some also make delicious honey. For every purchase made from the Bees Knees collection, 2% of the retail price will be donated to the Bumblebee


Conservation Trust. Tessa Brooks, senior fundraising


officer of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, commented: “Dexam’s support has helped the Trust to continue our conservation activities across the UK as well as developing and launching innovative ways to engage and inspire environmentally minded people to take action to help our struggling bumblebee species.”


Pyrex and Duralex become La Maison Française du Verre


Following the acquisition of French glassware brand, Duralex in 2021, International Cookware, which also licenses the brand Pyrex in EMEA, has announced it will now operate under a new company name – La Maison Française du Verre. The two iconic emblems of


French glassmaking will now be united within a single and unique house, to complete the company’s approach of French excellence. The partnership aims to unify the two market leaders around the shared values of quality, tradition, innovation and sustainability. Jose Luis Llacuna, CEO of La Maison Française du Verre, said:


“Pyrex and Duralex are two brands that are as essential as they are timeless. Thanks to their know-how, these companies design simple, everyday products that adapt to the expectations of consumers, whose quality is incomparable.”


Support Bryan at the Rainy Day Trust!


Bryan Clover, CEO at Rainy Day Trust, is undertaking the gruelling Thames Path Ultra Challenge on Saturday 10 September to raise money for the charity. The challenge involved hiking along the River Thames, from Putney Bridge to Henley-on-Thames – a total of 60 miles non-stop in 24 hours. Bryan commented: “Last September I hiked the 84 in 48; an 84 mile hike non- stop over 48 hours which was, well, painful to say the least. Having sworn that I would never do it again, here I am… After much deliberation, I have decided to embark on another Ultra Hike. This time, just for fun, I’ve decided to really pitch it against the clock by joining an organised hike – the


Thames Path Challenge – Ultra Challenge. “I’m partly doing this to lose some weight as having a fitness goal for September will force me to train and get out with my backpack, but mainly I just miss the hiking and the peace and quiet. As the Mad March Million has proven time and again, getting out and about is a fantastic resource for improving our mental health. “Now where did I put my


boots?” Bryan is looking for a major sponsor who wants to take the lead and get their brand out there for all to see, including the hundreds of other walkers, so if your business would like to be part, please e-mail bryan@ rainydaytrust.org.uk


Tradestock announces Pebbly distribution agreement


Producer of trays and table mats Tradestock has announced that the company has taken on the UK and Eire distribution for the Pebbly brand. Pebbly is a French brand using natural materials for kitchen and


lifestyle products while encouraging zero waste solutions. The name Pebbly originated from a pebble beach, well known to surfers, in the village of Guethary, in the Basque country of France. Pebbly designers draw inspiration from emerging trends to produce unique designed creations with the aim of offering sustainable solutions. Keith Nye, managing director of Tradestock commented: “I’m


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delighted to announce our new connection with the Pebbly brand, particularly as I know [founders] Nicolas and Amy well, share completely their sustainability principles and admire the functionality and French chic of their products. Pebbly fits perfectly into our portfolio of brands that we offer to the UK and Eire and will be targeted towards quality independent cook-shops, department stores, garden centres and stores that specialise in organic foods.” The Pebbly brand launched in 2015 and is now present in 30 markets around the world.


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