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Welcome to the July 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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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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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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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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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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Following tremendous reactions
this year, and during last year's season, the Saturn
Pergola, with its 15 year structure guarantee from Celtic
Leisure, is set to continue to storm the UK market in 2026
and beyond. A heavy-duty, 4-season ready, rust free, fully aluminium
open close roof pergola. Come and visit them
at SOLEX 2026, Stand
320. |
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Discover the world of 4
Seasons Outdoor furniture. A passion for design
and a love for high-quality materials has led to a broader and more
versatile range of products than ever before. Get to know
their latest designs, find beautiful weather-resistant materials
that complement each other and be amazed by great seating
comfort. |
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Zest’s adds to its modular
outdoor entertaining collection launching a host of new products
at SOLEX (Stand #430). The star attraction is the
accessibly priced Verona Outdoor Kitchen including corner, single,
and double units for sale individually or as configurable sets.
Crafted from sustainable, kiln-dried softwood, it is finished in
pebble grey. |
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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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Nordlux Ellen To-Go
combines minimalist and timeless Scandinavian design, that fits
beautifully into any surroundings. This portable table lamp
can be used both indoors and outdoors including 3 steps dimming to
set the perfect mood. The battery can easily be charged by placing
the lamp on the charging dock included. |
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Daro is delighted to
showcase at SOLEX 2026 a selection of its indoor and outdoor
collections for 2027, including exciting new additions.
Visit stand 460 to explore the range and discover what
becoming a Daro stockist could mean for your business and future
opportunities ahead. |
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Looking to 2027,
Bramblecrest evolves with a refined palette of earthy tones, sleek
lines and innovative materials, building on a heritage of
quality. Each piece is crafted to deliver enduring outdoor
performance with comfort, style and durability at its
core. |
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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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Take outdoor cooking to the
next level with the Traeger Woodridge Pellet BBQ. Featuring
WiFIRE® technology, precision temperature control and 860 sq. in. of
cooking space, it delivers authentic wood-fired flavour with
effortless convenience. Grill, smoke, bake, roast and BBQ
like a pro, every time. |
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SOLEX 2026 | 7–9
July 2026 | Hall 5, NEC Birmingham 2026 SOLEX Exhibitors 4 Seasons Outdoor UK Ltd | Ascalon Design | Atom Grills | Blackstone | Bramblecrest | Buschbeck | Cabinex / Beefeater | Calor Gas | Celtic Leisure | CFM Traders | Charbroil | Charles Taylor | Charlie Oven | Churnet Valley Garden Furniture | Daro | Dometic Mobile Cooking UK Ltd | Enders | Extreme Lounging | Firestorm Heaters | Fyron | Gallery Direct | Garden Furniture Global | Garden Impressions Outdoor UK | Hartman | HEX Living | Hill Interiors | Innovators International | Kadai | Kettler | Lafuma Mobilier | Leisuregrow | Minster Stylish Living | Miriad Quest Leisure | Nordlux | Pagoda | Napoleon Grills | Norfolk Leisure | Outback | Pacific Lifestyle | Rago UK | Rotospa | Royalcraft | Sahara | Signature Weave | Socal BBQ Shop | Supremo | Telluria | Tom Chambers | 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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