31st October, Horticulture House, Didcot, OX11 0RN
Forming part of an extensive programme of GIMA Knowledge Exchange Workshops will be a special one-day session entitled ‘Presentation Skills’, focusing on how presentations can become an enjoyable experience, not one filled with nerves and discomfort. With places filling up fast interested parties are urged to book their place now to avoid missing out. Continue reading
2018 has been a big year of investment for Lumag. Not only has the company celebrated its 30th anniversary but it also saw the company dig deep and place significant investment into its services, manufacturing capabilities and resulting products. Continue reading
Glee 2018 was a thriving hub for the garden retail sector. Featuring a bigger, bolder and brighter event, the visually impactful show welcomed more exhibitors, exciting new content, a new footprint and and a strong visitor contingent that delivered across the board and drew praise from all corners of the sector. To find out more, we catch up with Glee’s Event Director, Matthew Mein, to discuss the vital role Glee plays as both an exhibition, and networking hub for the industry it represents. Continue reading
Brake pads are one of the most critical components ensuring safe driving. Their sudden failure can have serious consequences, and a ‘fender bender’ is the least dangerous of them. Here, Lumag’s Tomasz Orłowski, director at Lumag’s Research and Development Department, explains how they minimise the risk of brake pad failure. Continue reading
Leading global OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier of brake friction products LUMAG, alongside its innovative BRECK brand, provides a brief lesson in the evolution of brake pad technology, and the benefits ceramic brake pads can bring. Continue reading
GIMA’s autumn/ winter programme of Knowledge Exchange Workshops has recently kicked off with its Sales Development & Territory Planning Workshop, which was incredibly well received by attendees. Four more sessions remain, with interested parties urged to book their place now to avoid missing out. Continue reading
Gardening gadgets, consumer trends, the mental and physical benefits of gardening, and what Glee used to be like. All of these subjects and more are covered in this informal interview with gardening TV personality Charlie Dimmock, recorded in the busy press lounge at this year’s Glee trade show. Continue reading
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
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 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
