Summer Garden Zone

DO YOU WANT TO PUT YOUR PRODUCTS IN FRONT OF HIGHEND RETAILERS IN THE INDUSTRY?

Then SOLEX is right for you, organised by the Leisure & Outdoor Furniture Association the exhibition is expanding and you can be part of one of three new exhibition zones FOR 2023!

1 – LOFA MEMBERS ZONE

2 – NEW ENTERPRISE ZONE

3 – SUMMER GARDEN ZONE

Summer Garden Zone

To enable you to participate in the Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition (SOLEX) Summer Garden Zone your products must fall within the garden related products area but not be LOFA related.

To participate in the Summer Garden Zone at SOLEX you must be ;

  1. A UK or Irish based manufacturer.
  2. A distributor of an exclusive brand, holding stock in the UK, Ireland, or Europe.
  3. A non-UK based company with a subsidiary or an authorised representative operating in the UK, Ireland, or Europe.
  4. Company must have a registered number in either England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
  5. Company must be established for two years
  6. Business should be conducted through commercial premises or a registered office.
  7. Distribution warehouse must hold stock.
  8. Brand name cannot be represented more than once.
  9. Business through your own retail premises i.e., direct to the public or via your own website should not be more than 40% of your total product sales.
  10. We request proof that all your products comply with all current UK regulations and legislations.
  11. Your products must fall outside the below outdoor leisure related products criteria;
    • Garden Furniture – Chairs, Tables, Hammocks, Benches, Outdoor Bean bags, Deckchairs, Sofas, Sun Beds, Recliners, Loungers
    • Shading – Parasols, Sunshades, Awnings, Gazebos
    • Outdoor Living Accessories – Covers, Cushions, Windbreaks, Waspinator
    • Barbecues – Grills, Pizza ovens, Smokers, Outdoor Kitchens, and associated accessories
    • Garden Decoration – Ornaments, Water Features, Sculptures , Garden Mirrors, Garden Clocks, Garden Statues, Planters, Outdoor Candles
    • Garden Leisure Buildings -Garden rooms, Storage, Arbours, Arches, Gazebos, Sheds
    • Outdoor Heating – Firepits, Chimineas, Patio Heaters, Outdoor Lanterns
    • Outdoor Health – Hot Tubs, Spas, Saunas
    • Outdoor Entertainment – Outdoor Speakers, Lighting, Garden Games

If your product falls within the above criteria you will automatically be asked to complete a LOFA Application form to become a LOFA member. Membership to LOFA automatically gives you a place at SOLEX (Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition).

Join LOFA Here!

To find out more to benefit from SOLEX 2023 contact Gina Hinde:  Call: 01952 977569 Email: solex@lofa.com.

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