In 2011 Bolsius launched the new scented range ‘Aromatic’, with great fragrance, excellent burning and contemporary design. The launch demonstrated that there is still an appetite for new initiatives.

The start of 2011 threw up some challenges but we overcame them quickly and have since enjoyed a fantastic year! Many of our brands have enjoyed significant growth in the last 12 months, and we are believe that our new range additions will help us to build another vibrant and successful year in 2012.

In 2011, expanding our range has led to massive growth in sales. We have used customers’ feedback to further develop and improve our range of recycled plastic lawn edgings.

Hartman’s 2011 highlight was most definitely Solex, and the incredible reaction we got to our 2012 range there. It was a first opportunity to showcase our extended ranges and new product innovations, and those positive comments from the trade have translated into a healthy order book. We start 2012 in a great position.

2011 surpassed our expectations, given the uncertain economic situation. After winning the GIMA award for the Gruffalo range, and  such a strong Glee,  we feel confident that our new products and display solutions will continue to produce gold-medal level sales in the upcoming Olympic year!

2011 surpassed our expectations, given the uncertain economic situation. After winning the GIMA award for the Gruffalo range, and such a strong Glee, we feel confident that our new products and display solutions will continue to product gold-medal level sales in the upcoming Olympic year!

Without doubt the highlight of the Roundup year was the launch of Roundup Gel. After the years of development the trade reaction was incredibly rewarding and bodes well for a successful consumer introduction in 2012. Thanks to all retailers who supported Roundup for another year and we look forward to bringing more value to the Weed Control category again in 2012.

The grass is greener with Dog Rocks! Having suppled garden centres direct for the past 4 years we are thrilled to now be working with Solus. We welcome this new relationship and look forward to Dog Rocks being more widely available in the garden centre market. Here's to green lawns all round in 2012!

The difficult economic climate of 2011 has left consumers feeling the pinch; however, WOLF-Garten has continued to perform well proving that consumers are looking to invest in premium brands for the assurance of quality, reliability and longevity. With a similar economic forecast predicted for 2012 we expect this trend to continue.

The Aqua 2011 show was a definite highlight for us as it is always wonderful to meet old and new customers alike. Obviously one of the major occurrences for JMC was the Acquisition of the livestock division of Pedigree Wholesale which will lead to an exciting 2012!

Our business is so seasonal with the majority of our work being done in the first quarter of the year that there are always highs and lows throughout the year. During the summer months when the garden centres are busy, we are quieter and you always worry that next season will never be as good, then you work hard to put together a good presentation of your products at the Four Oaks and GLEE trade shows and when all that hard work pays off with customer liking your products and placing orders it makes it all worth while. With the continued good weather I think 2012 will continue to be great for our industry and our new years resolution is…….. to continue to offer the best product at the best price to ensure Santa brings us new customers in the new year.

We end the year on a high, with sales of our Wellingtons already up on this time last year and that’s without the adverse weather we were promised.  We remain optimistic about 2012 - we will continue to stimulate growth with revamped footwear and gloves collections, new packaging and a raft of new products.

Despite the gloomy economy, eazitools has continued to perform well in 2011 showing that consumers are perhaps riding out the recession by seeking solace in their gardens and there is still a demand for quality, innovative gardening products but at affordable prices.  The warm summer and autumn meant a prolonged gardening season leading to better than predicted sales. In 2012 we’ll be concentrating on expanding our range and providing helpful marketing tools, such as in-store videos for retailers. Here's to happy gardening in 2012!

Despite another difficult year for the garden industry, Vitax has had a good season, with GLEE being the high point.  We approach 2012 with enthusiasm.  Our partnership with the National Forest - which will see 5,000 trees planted over three years - shows our commitment to protecting, nurturing and respecting the environment.

2011 has been a hugely successful year for Everbuild Building Products seeing the launch of innovative and respected new products such as Cemstrip – the environmentally friendly cement remover and Salt Away – a ‘one of a kind’ product which removes unsightly white salt and efflorescence. Everbuild want to say thank you to their loyal customers and to wish everyone a prosperous and happy new year.

During the presentations of our product line Humate Green OK in 2011 at Natural & Organic Products Europe (London) and Glee 2011 (Birmingham), we have discovered a great interest in our products, humic substances and their effects. In 2012 we plan to find a distributer of Humate Green OK products in the UK.