In early 2015 an agreement was signed in the USA by automotive representatives, state officials and environmental agencies to reduce the use of copper and other materials in motor vehicle brake pads. The agreement calls for reducing copper in brake pads to <5% (by weight) by 2021, and 0.5% by 2025. In addition to copper, this voluntary initiative reduces mercury, lead, cadmium, asbestiform fibres, and chromium-six salts in motor vehicle brake pads. Continue reading
Month: September 2018
Shift to greener and safer products drives demand for Sipcam UK at Glee
Following increasing attention on glyphosate and the environment in the media, garden retailers are now needing, more than ever, to review their product offer to ensure they themselves are being responsible and the consumers are being given a clear greener/safer option on the shelf – this was never more evident than on the Sipcam stand at Glee this year. Continue reading
Woodlodge’s most successful year at Glee
Woodlodge’s phenomenal growth continued at Glee 2018 with the company smashing all targets from previous shows and resulting in an influx of orders with its product lines proving to be an instant hit with garden retailers. With a bigger and more spectacular stand in the heart of Hall 6, new planter designs and an extension of existing popular ranges, Woodlodge cemented its position as the market leader of garden pots by more than doubling its sales from last year’s leading industry event. Continue reading
Ivyline spread happiness at Glee by raising nearly £3000 for Greenfingers Charity
Leading indoor pot supplier, Ivyline, has been spreading happiness throughout 2018 which has led to a fantastic donation of nearly £3000 to Greenfingers Charity. Continue reading
Ready, Set, Go! Garden Re-Leaf 2019 officially launched at Glee
The eighth Garden Re-Leaf Day was officially launched at Glee today with Greenfingers Charity calling on all sectors of the garden industry and others to get involved. With Greenfingers celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, plans are already blooming to make next year’s annual fundraiser the best yet. Continue reading
Visitors Choice Award, sponsored by the HTA – and the winner is….
Yesterday at Glee 2018, Active Products UK scooped this year’s HTA sponsored Visitors Choice Award, part of the Glee New Product Showcase. Continue reading
Glee Buyers Power List 2018: the winners
The winners of the 2018 Glee Buyers Power List were announced this afternoon (Tuesday 11th September) during an exciting awards ceremony within Glee’s ever-popular Seminar Theatre. Continue reading
The only feed you’ll need – New Super Smart Lawn Feed launched to revolutionise the UK’s gardens
Leading grass seed brand Johnsons Lawn Seed has launched its latest lawn innovation that will revolutionise the greening and feeding of lawns around the country. The breakthrough comes as a result of the company’s latest research into grass growing techniques, unearthing the benefits of a never before seen ingredient that specifically seeks out grass plants, resulting in “the only lawn feed you’ll ever need.” Continue reading
Woodlodge bring beauty of nature to the fore with latest William Morris collection
Beautiful and timeless designs have been brought to the aisles of Glee, as Woodlodge launched its William Morris collection of planters at the show today. Continue reading
Glee New Product Awards 2018 – Winners announced
Eleven ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2018, at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News. Continue reading
Aylett Nurseries win RSPB Conservation Garden Centre of the Year Award
It has been a positive start to this year’s Glee for Aylett Nurseries, as it was announced as the winners of the RSPB’s Conservation Garden Centre of the Year Award this morning. Continue reading
Glee’s main seminar stage gets the VIP treatment
Glee has always been a home for education and inspiration. The 2018 show will be no different, with not one but two different seminar stages. The main stage (located in its new location in Hall 8) will benefit from a packed three-day schedule, including a number of garden VIPs sharing their thoughts, ideas and expectations for the future of gardening. Continue reading
Vivid Arts to launch Greenfingers Rabbit at Glee
Leading garden décor manufacturer, Vivid Arts, is pleased to announce its first product tie up with Greenfingers Charity, set to be launched at Glee in September. Continue reading
Lumag expands CV range with new to range additions
Marking the first range expansion in almost two years, LUMAG has confirmed that it has added new brake pads to its popular CV range. Continue reading
Sipcam UK and Assured Products to launch RHS partnership range at Glee
Sipcam UK, working in partnership with Assured Products, will be presenting something new and exciting for garden retailers this year at Glee. Continue reading