Month: October 2019

Millers Oils launches new Millmax EE energy efficient hydraulic oil

Millmax EE – new from independent British oil blender, Millers Oils – is changing the hydraulic oil game as it offers significant energy efficiency, with plastic moulders reporting energy consumption reduced by as much as 10% thanks to the inclusion of specialist additives from Dynavis®. Here the company’s Industrial Platform Manager, Emma Law, tells us more about this latest innovation. Continue reading →

Glee’s owners rebrand as Hyve, offering the leading garden retail exhibition advanced opportunities for further development and growth

Owners of Glee, the UK’s leading garden retail exhibition, ITE Group plc has announced a name change and new brand identity which will mark a new chapter of business growth and development for the UK’s leading annual garden trade event, as well as the newly launched Pawexpo exhibition, which will present a fresh look at pet retailing. Continue reading →

Glee 2019: sustainability and retail theatre drive optimism as suppliers and retailers gear-up for a buoyant 2020 season

An atmosphere of optimism resonated throughout the halls of Glee during September’s show. Following a buoyant spring and summer season, with many garden retailers experiencing strong growth in key categories, an upbeat trading atmosphere prevailed, underpinning the garden retail sector’s resilience to economic headwinds in the run-up to Brexit. In a year of monumental change for the industry, with 145 former Wyevale Garden Centres now in the hands of new operators, it has never been more vital for suppliers to forge new relationships with buyers – and Glee played a pivotal role by providing the ultimate networking platform that enabled new garden centre owners to witness the latest in innovation and confidently place orders for the 2020 season. Continue reading →