Latest news from Glee exhibitors
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Glee exhibitors are preparing to receive thousands of visitors to their stands as the doors open at 9am on Monday the 14th September. Here we cover all the latest news on new products, point of sale, new faces, new ideas, innovations and trends ahead of the 2015 show. Images are available on request.
Aigle - this is the company's first year at Glee and will see the premium fashion brand showcase its products, in particular its rubber garden boots range. You can view Aigle's range selected especially for garden centres on stand 19D60.
Anglo Eastern Trading Company will show its green credentials by launching innovative new planters and pots made from recycled materials. New planters made from rubber tyres will be ready for ordering, and there will also be a sampling of yet to be released planters made from pulp waste (recycled magazines and newspapers) which is bound to interest visitors looking for innovative eco-friendly products - stand 20N23.
Briers - new gloves, new boots, new clocks and a William Morris gifting range head up the offering at Glee this year on stand 19H05. New signature ranges combine gloves, kneelers, clogs, boots and accessories in on-trend designs.
Centurion - will showcase newly re-designed merchandising stands for its DIY, hardware and garden products, manufactured by the company in house and now featuring touch screen technology in addition to its wide range of ironmongery- take a look on stand 19F61.
Crest's biggest focus at Glee this year will be its Flopro range of watering equipment, of which it has recently invested £1.5m in bespoke new tooling. Visitors to the stand, 19G20 - H21A, will also find an extended range of Kent & Stowe garden tools including a range designed for ladies, younger gardeners and those with limited mobility - as well as witness plans in action for a comprehensive marketing initiative linked to its Plantpak brand.
Darlac Ltd is adding a whole host of new lines to its range of garden tools at Glee this year, including wooden handled gardening knives, drop forged secateurs as well as its revolutionary three bladed shears. Find these and lots more on stand 19A58.
Deco-Pak will reveal a brand new winter fuel deal this year, launch several new merchandisers displaying products flanking inspirational displays and showcase the new look Chelsea Garden Range. The Yorkshire based company will also premier new Garden Bazaar birdhouses, birdfeeders, new Eastern style water feature products - and much more. Bacon sandwiches and liquid refreshments will also be on offer to visitors to its stand - spread across 20J30-K31 and 20K30-L31.
DJ Turfcare - As sole importers, DJ Turfcare will show at Glee the range of Viano organic products for lawn and turf care, together with organic rose and plant food for fruit and vegetables. The award-winning MO Bacter has received great praise as an organic fertiliser for lawns with moss infestation, destroying moss naturally with no black mess or raking out of dead material. It is part of the Viano Green Comfort lawn treatment range comprising Recovery, Universal Lawn Feed and Bio-Lime. See the DJ Turfcare team on stand 19A02.
DLF Trifolium - the Johnsons Lawn Seed stand has a football theme this year to celebrate the launch of a brand new Turfline product and DLF's involvement in providing the seed for world tournaments such as the Euro 2016 Finals next summer. Visitors to the stand will also get the chance to take home some football goodies, enjoy refreshments and find out more about some exciting new formulations of its bestsellers. See them on stand 18H26 – K25.
Essay Group will bring to Glee its 'Light n Go' Bonfire, Kindling, Firestarters and Yule Log products, each designed to minimise effort for the consumer and maximise convenient add-on purchases - available to view in its entirety on stand 17V01.
Fallen Fruits will feature a host of new products as well as its successful shop within a shop merchandising concept at Glee. The theme for its stand this year will reflect nature, and the impetus to recycle and make anew. Hobnail glass and photo-style fabric prints head up the new product offering accompanied by wildlife themed umbrellas, cushions and tote bags. Fruit themed party furniture, children's ranges, doormats, garden lighting and many other ‘party in the garden’ inspired gifts can all be viewed on stand 18H30.
Garland/Worth Gardening is launching over 75 new products at Glee this year on stand 18H10, including a complete new range of garden basics such as plant labels, pens and tree ties which join other gardening essentials including a new colander trug, moisture meters and furniture covers.
Grange is set to grow its offering at Glee this year, adding to its coordinated fencing and arbours, and pre-painted decorative structures ranges. The company's stand, 20D20 – E21, will also be highlighting how the range can provide privacy and security as well as demonstrating its garden zoning properties.
Greenman Tools make its Glee debut this year as a well established family company with 40 years of experience in tool manufacturing. After extensive consumer tests with allotment societies and having just recently produced a range for Liberty's of London, the company have chosen Glee as the place to launch its new range of heritage and ergonomic tools. Sample Greenman's traditional and innovative products on stand 18K65.
Hedge UK - landscaping specialists - will be on the companies stand (20K40) to receive visitors looking for garden edging alternatives such as its innovative aluminium garden edging, composite wood garden edging, flexible clay tiles, cladding & flooring.
Hozelock makes its first return to Glee in years, intent on launching several new products as well as showcasing recent innovations such as the Green Power Thermal Weeder, Aquasolo Watering Cones, and of course its wide range of garden watering products including Ultra Twist and Flexi Spray. See stand 18K10-L11 for more details.
Hum is a start up company that launched in 2014 and is now exhibiting at Glee for the very first time. They bring with them a vibrant range of frost-proof and fade resistant plastic pots are adorned with bold geometric patterns designed to stand out from the crowd. Visit the company on stand 20B33, in the Innovators Zone.
Hydrogarden - the Hydroponics innovator, wholesaler and manufacturer is launching a reformulation of its leading VitaLink® Plant Nutrition range, following two years of development work supported by the University of Wolverhampton and funding from the European Regional Development Fund. The company will also showcase its Root!t and Plant!t brands, all on stand 19H65.
La Hacienda - the original chimenea supplier will once again return to Glee with plenty of new on trend innovations on stand 17Y40. Indian and industrial flavoured fire pit designs will be the main attraction this year as well as a host of new decorative garden features and the Artevasi range that was acquired since last year's show.
Melcourt Industries - the growing media specialist will exhibit its entire range of mulches, growing media, play surfaces, soil improvers, equestrian surfaces and biofilters based on bark, wood and other natural materials on stand 20G01. A brand new website, expanded 'Passionate Gardener' range of peat free growing media and a re-launched, repackaged range of professional products head up the offering being showcased at Glee this year.
Minster Stylish Living will be showing its full range of fully assembled, solid teak garden furniture on stand 17V20. The large products will be complimented by some of its accessory ranges including bright and beautiful floral embroidered cushions, vintage style crates and planting trays, lanterns, ice buckets and more.
Premier Decorations - for 2016 the company will expand its product range further with an updated garden & outdoor living collection, barbecues and pizza ovens featuring well known USA brands Joe's Barbeque Smoker® and Char-Griller®; as well as the more European Barbecook®; Italian Fontana Forni® Pizza Ovens and Sunday® Luxury Masonry Barbecues. Premier will also launch a new Nostalgia Edison filament bulb collection in keeping with current lighting trends. Floral displays, candles and lighting to bistro sets, ornaments and garden games - all will be on display across stands 17R20-T21 and 17R30-T31.
QMT Windchimes will launch its new Kromatix wind chimes in 4 playful colours and 4 different sizes, with a flash display unit for visitors to preview at the show on stand 20G36.
Smart Garden Products will showcase a whole new range of lanterns that it has added to its newly acquired and adapted Outside In range of home decor oriented products. Visitors to stand 18K30-31 will be able to view over 68 new products including lanterns and clocks, on newly designed merchandisers.
Stadium products - The makers of the Rhino Flexi-Tub come to Glee to officially launch a slim line ergonomic Rhino Easi-Can and Rhino Water butt - find out why the Independent named it a best buy for 2015 by visiting stand 20N25.
STV has an entertaining and educational interactive garden and house themed stand this year, with demonstrations of all products designed to help retailers make the most of the company's pest control product offering. New products, catalogue and sales team members are all looking forward to greeting visitors on stand 18K50.
The Solar Centre will showcase new point of sale material, merchandisers developed especially for its premium year round products and provide expert advice to visitors wanting to learn more about taking their solar light offering to the next level. Recent innovations on show include solar lights with power saving options, lights with adjustable solar panels, USB charging dual power options and surface mounted LED bulbs - see stand 20L40 for more details.
Think Outside will premier new designs and a first foray into outdoor furniture at its biggest stand ever at Glee this year as they expand further into the outdoor living sector. The Ee-i-ee-i-o range is an extension of its philosophies of both fair trade and the use of recycled materials; including colourful industrial style designs that will be sure to interest visitors to stand 18N10-P11.
Town and Country - visitors to Glee will get a first look at a completely revitalised brand, with new logo, packaging, point of sale and, of course, many new products. The official unveiling of the new look garden footwear and gardening gloves supplier will take place on stand 18M10.
Uuni is a startup company that has developed a unique space saving, easy to install wood-fired pizza oven. Take a look at the very latest model that the company will launch exclusively at Glee on stand 20A32.
Veg Trug will launch the second generation of its bestselling self-contained raised vegetable garden with improved features and new look colour variants. The company will also use Glee to showcase its brand new range of wooden birdhouses and tables - all on stand 17Q30-R31.
Westland Unwins - Glee 2015 will be the first chance for retailers to see how William Sinclair's product range will fit amongst the scores of gardening, wild bird care and pet brands on display amongst many new products being launched all on stand 19G20-H21.
Wildlife World will be on stand 18L50 showcasing new bee and insect homes, wildflower seeds and on the Tuesday are also offering visitors a chance to meet the latest member of the product development team - ecologist Chantal Brown. Chantal has joined the company to develop its position within the conservation and agricultural markets as well as providing ecological guidance on existing and future product ranges.
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