RANGE REVIEW: TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
WILKINSON SWORD LAUNCHES TRIO OF CUTTING-EDGE GARDENING TOOLS FOR SPRING
Garden maintenance just got a whole lot easier, as Wilkinson Sword launches three new products to complement its existing range of premium-quality gardening tools.
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hese tools are carefully designed to provide maximum strength, comfort, and ease, making gardening
tasks a breeze for even the most novice gardeners.
The first newest addition is
Wilkinson Sword’s Ultralight 1.5m Shrub & Branch Cutter (RRP: £49.99. This lightweight cutter is engineered with productivity in mind, with up to 50% weight reduction compared to standard garden tools. Its two- way easy-pull mechanism allows gardeners to choose between a shaft slider for convenient usage or an end toggle for extended reach. Crafted from lightweight aluminium, and featuring internal cable routing to prevent snagging, this cutter ensures smooth and simple use. The
addition of a high-quality SK5 non- stick coated blade also guarantees precise, clean cutting, reducing the risk of diseases and infections taking hold on any precious plants. Also launching this month are the Long Handled Hedge Shears, which are designed specifically for general trimming, cutting, and shaping throughout the garden (RRP: £29.99). The shears are crafted from lightweight aluminium but still offer exceptional strength and control. Their long-angled handles provide easier reach on taller or shaped hedges, while soft grip handles enhance comfort during extended use. Equipped with long 7-inch ultra-sharp blades, these shears deliver effortless, crisp, and clean cuts, ensuring impeccable results every time.
Completing the new trio is the
SPEAR & JACKSON RETURN TO GLEE 2024
Following a short hiatus, the leaders in hand, garden, contractors, agricultural, landscaping and professional tools, Spear & Jackson, is confirmed to return to the 2024 edition of Glee. The Sheffield-based brand, who has been producing tools since 1760, is excited to return to the annual trade exhibition where it will showcase its full range of quality hand tools, including a first look at its new introductions ahead of the 2025 season. Talking about its return, Spear & Jackson’s Marketing Manager, Karen Abbott, credits the new September dateline with enticing the company back. She says: “We’ve always enjoyed our time
12 DIY WEEK JUNE 2024
at Glee and are so pleased to see it return to a September schedule. For us this timing aligns perfectly with our sourcing and buying cycles, meaning we can exhibit fully armed with our complete new product proposition and a clear picture of what is in the pipeline for the year ahead. Together this enables us to have valuable and productive conversations with new and existing customers. “We’re so pleased to be back and
are looking forward to sharing with the market the Spear & Jackson difference.”
Matthew Mein, Glee Event Director, adds: “It’s superb to be able to confirm Spear & Jackson’s return to the show. They’re true stalwarts of the industry, with a history that
Single Hand Precision Topiary Shear, which is tailored to provide accurate shaping and trimming of delicate buds and blooms (RRP: £19.99). They feature precise steel blades ensure crisp cutting, while the single-handed design makes it easy to trim intricate foliage. A safety locking catch enables secure transport and storage, while a smooth action spring make them more comfortable for long periods of gardening. Wilkinson Sword’s mission is to
provide gardening tools of premium quality and performance that help make gardening easier and more enjoyable! Reflecting 100 years of cutting excellence, the gardening tools collection comprises highly engineered quality products, including pruners, shears, loppers, stainless steel garden tools as well as a range of axes and
multi-tools. Every product in the range is put through rigorous quality tests to ensure the high-quality design, durability and strength expected from this trusted brand. Every product comes with the reassuring stamp of a 10-year guarantee. Contact a sales representative for more details on how to stock Wilkinson Sword via
customerservices@barrus.co.uk. To find out more about the products and other ranges visit
www.wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk.
stretches far beyond Glee’s, so I am sure they’ll be able to share some incredible insight into how garden retail has changed during their time. More importantly, their presence will provide buyers and garden retailers with access to one of the most respected and comprehensive tools brands on the market today, a proposition that will continue to add
value season after season.” Glee connects the garden industry to inspire change, drive growth, and promote innovation. To find out more or to register your interest in exhibiting, which will take place 10th – 12th September at the NEC, please visit www.
gleebirmingham.com or call 0203 3545 9752.
www.diyweek.net
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