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COMBINING INNOVATION WITH A TRANSPARENT, SUSTAINABLE RESPONSE TO INDUSTRY COST PRESSURES


As Deco-Pak continues to invest in new product development for the 2026 season, the business is demonstrating how innovation, sustainability and transparency can work together to support garden retailers in a challenging trading environment.


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ith cost pressures continuing to impact the landscaping


and


garden retail sector, Deco-Pak’s


focus is on developing solutions that not only drive sales but also help customers operate more efficiently and sustainably. A key example is the launch of Gravel Glue, supported by a new eco-friendly houseplant FSDU, manufactured from recycled plastic bubble board using consumer waste diverted from landfill. Designed to integrate seamlessly within existing plant displays, the stand maximises retail


minimal floor space – approach


garden centres increase sell-through without adding unnecessary cost or complexity in-store. This


reflects commercially


relevant products with smarter merchandising and sustainable materials, while maintaining an open and transparent dialogue with customers around the realities of cost across the supply chain. Craig Hall, Director at Deco-Pak,


says: “There’s no question that costs have increased across the board, from haulage to production and everything in between. That’s an industry-wide reality, and one we all have a responsibility to manage properly.


impact while taking up helping


a


broader strategy at Deco-Pak, which combines


“For us, innovation plays a key role in that. It’s about creating products and retail solutions that genuinely help our customers drive sales and use space more efficiently, so they can offset pressures in a practical way. Alongside that, we believe in being clear and upfront. If costs change, we communicate early and explain why. If there are surcharges, they are applied transparently. That level of openness is what builds


trust and allows our customers to plan with confidence.


“Short-term solutions can provide immediate relief, but it’s important as an industry that we don’t lose sight of long-term sustainability. Suggesting these pressures can simply be absorbed or engineered away indefinitely doesn’t reflect the full picture. At Deco-Pak, our focus is on taking a balanced, responsible approach – combining innovation with transparency to support long- term success for both our business and our customers.” By aligning product development with a clear and honest approach to cost management, Deco-Pak is positioning itself as a long-term partner to garden retailers, focused not just on immediate gains, but on


building a more sustainable and resilient future for the sector.


Find out more To discover how Deco-Pak’s latest innovations including all-new Gravel Glue, and how they can help increase sell-through, maximise retail space and support a more sustainable approach to managing costs, visit www.deco-pak.co.uk or contact the team today by calling 01422 204394.


DURSTONS EXPANDS OPERATIONS WITH MAJOR NEW SITE IN SOMERSET


Durston Garden Products is entering a significant new phase of growth with the development of a 25 acre site in Meare, Somerset. The move is set to increase capacity, broaden their prod-uct offer and open the family business up to opportunities in new market sectors.


The new facility, known as Eclipse Works, sits just four miles from Durstons’ current base and is undergoing a major transformation ahead of production switching over later this summer. Pur-chased in 2024, the site includes six acres of tarmac and 15 acres of operational space, giving the manufacturer the scale and flexibility to support its next chapter. Work at Eclipse Works has been progressing for several months


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under the direction of Managing Director, Chris Durston. State of the art machinery from The Netherlands is now being installed, strengthening the company’s production


capabilities. Existing bagging lines will be relocated from the current site, with additional space intentionally reserved for future expansion as de-mand continues to rise. The significant investment marks a step change in the company’s


production capabilities and is set to unlock new potential for the heritage Somerset brand. As well as supporting higher vol-umes of traditional bagged compost, the new site will enable Durstons to introduce bulk bags to their offer, creating opportunities in new sectors, such as builders’ merchants and landscap- ing suppliers. Production at the current site will wind down once peak season eases, with all operations ex-pected to be fully transferred to Eclipse Works by 1 September. Durstons have reassured cus-tomers that service levels, lead times and stock availability will remain unaffected throughout the transition. All production staff will relocate as soon as the new facility is ready, whilst office staff will fol-low gradually


over the next year or two, marking a final goodbye to a site that Durstons have occupied since the 1980s. The expansion follows a season in which transport costs, lead times and product availability have been key concerns for many retailers. Durstons’ decision to hold prices – without passing on a fuel surcharge to its customers – and maintain consistent service levels offered reassur-ance to garden centres during one of the most intense trading periods of the year. Retailers interested in


strengthening their peat-free offer and supporting gardeners through the tran-sition can find out more about Durstons’ award-winning range and point-of-sale support at www.durstongardenproducts. co.uk or by calling 01458 442688.


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