SOLEX - the right show at the right time

Published: 20 June, 2008

Members of the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA) who represent 80 per cent of Britain's manufacturers and importers of outdoor furniture, barbecues and leisure goods have decided that September is too late in the year to exhibit their new designs and to take orders for next spring delivery. As a result they have decided to mount their own exhibition dedicated solely to this important category which they label "the right show at the right time".

As a result, SOLEX (The Summer Outdoor Leisure Exhibition) will open at 9am on Sunday 6th July 2008 and run through until the 5pm on Tuesday 8th July at Telford International Centre. More than forty exhibitors will completely fill all four of the Telford International Exhibition Halls totalling 11,000 square metres with the top names and major brands that dominate the market for outdoor furniture, barbecues and parasols.

LOFA members and retail buyers agree that July is the right time to mount an exhibition for outdoor furniture, so that there is sufficient time between placing orders and taking delivery in the UK in time for early spring demand.

Eric Hopper, Chairman of LOFA, confirmed: "SOLEX organisers and the exhibition experts at Telford will be working hard to make the visitor experience a pleasure. Buyers will be provided with all the facilities to make buying decisions a pleasure and we look forward to welcoming them to Telford in July."

Free lunches, free parking and free refreshments all day will help to provide a pleasurable exhibition experience for buyers and several hotels for overnight stays are conveniently situated just a short walk from the exhibition.

On line facilities for visitor registration are available at www.lofa.com/solex where buyers can also find full details of exhibitors, parking facilities and hotel details in the immediate vicinity.

2008 DIARY DATES

Sunday 6th July            09.00-18.00
Monday 7th July           09.00-18.00
Tuesday 8th July           09.00-17.00

LOCATION

Telford International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

On line facilities for visitor registration are available on www.lofa.com/solex

FREE LUNCHES

No tickets, no bookings. Just come and join us for a leisurely lunchtime break with food and drink to feed the inner man and woman.

FREE REFRESHMENTS ALL DAY

Free teas and coffees will be available in the Cafe in Hall 1 so you are never short of instant refreshment.

FREE CAR PARKING

No bus transfer. Ample car parking space is available just a few minutes walk from the exhibition halls.

CONVENIENT HOTELS

There are three hotels just a few minutes walk away from the show. Check in and leave your luggage at SOLEX registration points before entering the show and your bag will be delivered to your pre-booked room.

EXHIBITORS

Alexander Rose Ltd - 100
Barlow Tyrie Ltd - 202
Bridgman - 204
CADAC Europe BV - 401
Coleman UK Plc - 405
Desser and Co Ltd - 309
Direct Designs - 306
Eastward Ltd - 403
Europa Leisure (UK) Ltd - 207
Glencrest Seatex Ltd - 307
Grosfillex - 301
Harbo Fritid - 201
Hartman UK - 106
Kettler GB Ltd - 208
Kewdos Ltd - 310
Lafuma (LLC) Ltd - 104
Landmann Ltd - 110
Leisuregrow Products Ltd - 105
Li-Lo Leisure Products Ltd - 300
Made on Earth - 308
Mercer Leisure - 200
Mir & Co Ltd - 303
Neptune Classics - 305
Norfolk Leisure-Acamp Ltd - 107
Nova Garden Furniture Ltd - 109
OMC Barbecues - 103
Outback(UK) - 203
Oxleys Furniture Limited - 102
Pagoda Garden Furniture - 210
Paul Rosco - 302
Penroc - 400
Pro-Team UK Ltd - 101
Rectella International Ltd - 407
Regent Garden Collection - 108
Somagic Barbecues - 402
Southsea Deckchairs Ltd - 406
Sovereign Garden Furniture Ltd - 304
Suncoast International - 404
Vale Mill (Rochdale) Ltd - 206
Weber-Stephen Products (UK) Ltd - 209
Westminster Teak Ltd - 205

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