SHOW PREVIEW
SOLEX GEARS UP FOR 2019 EXHIBITION
Ahead of the Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition, DIY Week looks at what you can expect to see at the show, which promises leading manufacturers under one roof.
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he garden centre industry opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham, on 9 July-11 July 2019 for this year’s SOLEX assures
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Association (LOFA), is an annual three day event for all LOFA members. Attracting national and international retail
purchasing be
bigger, better and more enticing than ever before. Exhibitors from across the industry, from Alexander Rose Ltd, Bramblecrest and Gardeco to Whistler Grills and Zest 4 Leisure will be there to display the latest designs in garden furniture, barbecues, outdoor lighting, parasols, gazebos and outdoor play equipment. The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition, a trade show organised by the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture
The forthcoming SOLEX exhibition will offer LIFESTYLEGARDEN’s new 2020 ranges. One range making its debut at SOLEX is one that not only opens a new sales opportunity for retailers but also plays its part in tackling the biggest issue facing our planet today. Representative of a significant period of research and development, the new DuraOcean range showcases true product innovation from LifestyleGarden and its parent company, ScanCom. Made from recycled fishing nets, ropes and ocean plastic waste, the DuraOcean chair is setting the benchmark for sustainable material usage and design within the garden and outdoor leisure sector. n 07764313146 n
salesuk@lifestylegarden.com n Stand 605 and 610
directors and
managers, the show offers a unique chance to browse all that’s new in the industry as well as providing endless networking opportunities. Having been running since 2008,
SOLEX is celebrating its eleventh show by bringing together all the leading manufacturers of garden products to showcase the latest in design and technology the industry has to offer, aiming to attract more visitors including landscape architects, designers and contractors. Ahead of this year’s exhibition, SOLEX launched a new website
with an interactive map of the event and a full list of exhibitors, including website links and contact information. The site also listed the exhibition’s facilities, news and extra information. “The SOLEX exhibition is all under
one roof, and in one hall, so you won’t have to walk for miles and miles to find the most inspirational and innovative products for the 2020 season. In fact, it is a great place to do business, this relaxed and friendly exhibition is where you
Managing director of MERCER LEISURE, Iain Mercer describes the company’s 2020 collection of garden furniture as “our most exciting range ever!” 2019 has seen a huge growth for the company, with 2020 looking set to see the progress continue. With 18 garden furniture ranges in the collection, Mercer believes it can offer
The PAGODA team say it is highly experienced in sourcing garden furniture in China and Vietnam, with its own offices in Hangzhou for over 25 years. It says it knows all the best factories and has good working relationships with them. Pagoda ship containers direct from factories to warehouse and can offer a door to door or FOB China port service. The company are a member of LOFA so all its Pagoda products conform to UKFR standards. If quantities are sufficient, it can own-brand products in mixed containers of maximum four products. All shipments are checked to international AQL standards by the company’s own inspectors. n 01473 271233 n
www.pagodafurniture.co.uk n Stand 560
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the biggest range available in the UK. With three new sales representatives in England and Wales and a sales force in Scotland and Ireland Mercer Leisure say it is ready to roll out its legendary quality and service throughout the British Isles. n 028 9261 9881 n
www.merceragencies.com n stand 420 and 425
MERCER LEISURE is pleased to introduce the new APLUS fabric used in their Stockholm range. APLUS is a 30% Polyester and 70% PVC super fabric with a tearing strength of 135N making it the perfect fabric for a long lasting, maintenance free range of garden furniture. The fabric is both waterproof and fireproof and
is both frost proof to -30 degrees and heatproof to 70 degrees Celsius. The aluminium framed Stockholm collection consists of both dining and casual sets with a full five year guarantee. n 028 9261 9881 n
www.merceragencies.com n stand 420 and 425
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can establish new relationships and develop existing ones,” said SOLEX exhibition organisers. There is also set to be a contemporary new SOLEX lounge, where visitors can relax, unwind and enjoy refreshments. It’s a place to take the weight off your feet and re-charge your batteries, literally, as there will be charging points for all devices. There will also be secluded areas for those all-important business meetings or to check your Twitter feed.
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