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Welcome to the April edition of Garden Centre Connect - LOFA Spotlight, your quarterly dose of inspiration, insight and innovation from the world of luxury outdoor living. LOFA – Championing Outdoor
Living As the recognised voice of outdoor living, LOFA provides valuable industry insight, guidance and opportunities that enable members to thrive while promoting quality, safety and innovation across the sector. LOFA members supply an impressive range of products, including:
Together, LOFA and its members are helping shape the future of outdoor living - delivering stylish, high-quality products that inspire consumers to make the most of their outdoor spaces. Interested in becoming part of the LOFA community? Join today here. And don’t miss future editions of
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SOLEX 2026 - Celebrate the
Best in Outdoor Living. Discover the very best in luxury
outdoor living at SOLEX 2026, taking place 7-9th July at the NEC,
Birmingham. Experience leading brands showcasing premium garden
furniture, stylish shading, outdoor cooking, elegant décor, leisure
buildings, heating solutions, and must-have accessories - all
crafted to elevate outdoor spaces. |
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Nordlux’s Seaside
collection blends Scandinavian simplicity with coastal durability,
offering weather-resistant lighting that enhances outdoor spaces.
Clean lines, soft illumination, and robust materials including
Galvanised Steel, Brass, Copper and Corten steel offering a 15-year
guarantee or a specialist surface treated paint which has a 10-year
guarantee. |
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As a leading trade supplier,
Norfolk Leisure delivers high-quality, innovative
garden furniture across the UK and Ireland. Their 2026 collection
features LIFE Outdoor Living - repositioned with
lower prices for better margins - and their
stylish Norfolk Collection. Discover why they
are the preferred value-driven partner for garden
centres. |
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Zest’s modular outdoor
kitchen concept hits the spot with consumers. After strong
sales of the modular Terraza Outdoor Kitchen, Zest Outdoor
Living expands the range, offering stylish, flexible al
fresco solutions to suit a range of spaces and budgets, including
the Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Island Set and Corner Set, ideal for a
BBQ Egg. |
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Hartman Garden Furniture
has been mindfully developed with Comfort, Design and
Quality at its heart. Outdoor spaces are now an extension of the
home, creating the 5th room. The Hartman garden furniture
collection will elevate your outdoor living offering, to suit all
garden types. Call or email today. |
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Supremo Leisure is set to
unveil its 2027 collections, featuring expertly crafted
outdoor furniture that perfectly blends timeless elegance with
everyday practicality. Debuting innovative materials that enhance
durability, whilst maintaining style. Engineered pergolas and fresh
looks make this collection the must-have for outdoor
living. |
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HEX Living Understands the
Importance of a Well-Designed Outdoor Living Space. A
beautifully designed outdoor living space offers unparalleled
luxury, seamlessly blending indoor comfort with outdoor beauty. With
limitless designs, styles and products, your garden can be an
extension of your home - and even your personality. |
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4 Seasons Outdoor expands
its product offering with an exciting new garden centre
collection. This leading outdoor furniture brand introduces
an expanded range, providing access to premium design at new price
points. Call or email them today for further information on
becoming a stockist. |
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Transform outdoor
spaces into stunning, welcoming havens with the
Wholesale Outdoor Living Collection at Hill
Interiors. From stylish garden furniture to decorative
accessories and practical solutions, their curated range is
designed to help you make the most of every season. Discover
the essence of alfresco living with Hill Interiors. |
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Bramblecrest is proudly
celebrating its third anniversary as an employee-owned
business, a milestone in the business' journey and industry
first in the outdoor furniture sector. This model ensures every
voice matters and empowers the team to think long-term, collaborate,
and take pride in their work. |
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Daro will showcase its
latest indoor and outdoor collections at SOLEX, featuring
new outdoor kitchen concepts and refreshed designs across key
ranges. All products are available with flexible supply
options to support a wide variety of retail, leisure, and project
requirements. |
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SOLEX 2026 - Show News |
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The SOLEX Awards &
Afterparty returns for its 3rd year on 7 July 2026 at
the Concourse Suite, NEC Birmingham. With a World Cup 2026 theme,
the evening celebrates the outdoor living industry with great
company, food, and entertainment. Guests arrive from 6.30pm for
drinks before the awards, hosted by comedian Paul Sinha. After the
ceremony, enjoy food and a live World Cup match on the big
screen. |
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SOLEX is proud to announce the
return of its prestigious SOLEX Awards at the 2026
SOLEX World Cup Awards Party on 7 July. Bringing together the best
in the outdoor leisure industry, the evening will celebrate
innovation, craftsmanship, and creativity. The awards recognise
standout achievements across product design, sustainability, and
exhibition excellence. |
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The Loving Outdoor
Living area is the heart of SOLEX 26,
where the show extends outdoors into a relaxed, open-air space
filled with great food, glowing firepits and laid-back summer vibes.
BBQ and outdoor cooking brands will showcase their products in
action, firing up grills, smokers, pizza ovens and
firepits to demonstrate real performance. Visitors can
enjoy live cooking and sample delicious
tasters. |
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SOLEX 2026 | 7–9
July 2026 | Hall 5, NEC Birmingham 2026 SOLEX Exhibitors 4 Seasons Outdoor UK Ltd | Alexander Rose | Ascalon Design | Atom Grills | BBQ Gourmet Ltd | Blackstone | Bramblecrest | Bonfeu | Cabinex / Beefeater | Calor Gas | Celtic Leisure | Charbroil | Charles Taylor | Churnett Valley Garden Furniture | Daro | Dometic Mobile Cooking UK Ltd | Enders | Extreme Lounging | Firestorm Heaters | Gallery Direct | Garden Furniture Global | Garden Impressions Outdoor UK | Hartman | HEX Living | Hill Interiors | Innovators International | Kadai | Kettler | Leisuregrow | Minster Stylish Living | Miriad Quest Leisure | Nordlux | Pagoda | Napoleon Grills | Norfolk Leisure | Outback | Pacific Lifestyle | Rago UK | Rotospa | Royalcraft | Sahara | Supremo | Tripod Home | W Garden Living | ZEST Outdoor Living |
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LOFA - Leaders in the outdoor leisure industry |
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LOFA’s website is
the go-to place to discover more about the association and the
businesses that make up the UK’s outdoor living industry. The site
brings together a Members Showcase, the latest
Industry News, updates on Charity
Partnerships, and information about LOFA
Assured - LOFA’s important safety initiative helping
ensure outdoor cushions meet UK fire-retardancy
standards. |
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LOFA Members LOFA members are the brands and businesses setting the benchmark for quality, design, and innovation in the outdoor living sector. From iconic furniture manufacturers and garden accessory specialists to BBQ brands and outdoor heating pioneers. Find out more about their members here 4 Seasons Outdoor UK Ltd
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