Show Review UK - Issue 107 May/June

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Issue: 107 - May/June 2014

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Also Inside This Issue Crufts Food & Drink Expo Plus much more...

Next Edition Hotelympia CaffĂŠ Culture and much more...

Your Essential Guide To The Biggest And Best Exhibitions Held In The UK

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Contents Page Pg3 kbb Birmingham - Best Selected Exhibitors

Targeting interiors designers, architects and retailers kbb Birmingham was a successful event for all involved. With the latest furniture and decor products on offer buyers buzzed around the event looking for that ideal product. We have selected some of the best products from this years exhibition...

Pg8 Ecobuild - Best Selected Exhibitors EDITOR’S COMMENT

Welcome to the latest edition of Show Review UK. Hasn’t the weather been glorious?! Let’s hope it lasts this year, it’s seems to last a few weeks and then it’s gone - summer over. Whilst basking in the sunshine our team at Show Review UK have had their work cut out travelling the country attending various exhibitions to conduct our unique ‘Best Selected Exhibitor’ reviews.

In our May/June edition you will be spoilt for choice with the selection of reviews we have featured for you. Starting off this edition of the magazine is kbb Birmingham. This event was full of outstanding exhibitors who launched various new products and showcased their best sellers to interior designers, architects and retailers. Our directors have singled out who they felt stood out at this years event.

Following kbb Birmingham is Ecobuild. Based around sustainable design and energy efficiency, visitors of the show were treated to some of the most innovative products on the market.

With an attendance of just under 45’000 it proved to be an event not to be missed.

Next up is the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show incorporating the Home Improvement Show. This year our directors felt the event was busier then before... they were proven correct.

With a 20% rise in attendance figures exhibitors felt confidence was returning to the self-build and renovating markets. Find out who we singled out as the best at the show this year!

Later in the magazine we have our reviews on the National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo and the Farm Shop & Deli Show. All part of the same event at the NEC, Birmingham it proved to be a fantastic success for the organisers of the show and the exhibitors who showcased their products. Turn to page 31 now and find out who made our ‘Best Selected Exhibitor’ category.

Also in this edition of the magazine we have extensive reviews on Crufts, The Education Show and The Internet Retailing Expo.

Read on and see who catches your imagination in this edition...

Next Edition: Naidex, Hotelympia, Caffé Culture and many more...

Based at the NEC, Birmingham - Ecobuild was a fantastic event to attend. With sustainable design and energy efficiency in mind, architects and specifiers came in their thousands to see the range of innovative products on show this year!

Pg11 Homebuilding & Renovating - Best Selected Exhibitors For all those keen homeowners planning a self-building or renovating project in the near future this was the show to be at!

With 1000’s of products on show our directors were delighted with what they saw. Find out who we selected this year...

Pg14 Crufts - Best Selected Exhibitors

Dog lovers are you ready? The Crufts Review is here! Did you visit the show? It was absolutely brilliant. With so many outstanding exhibitors to choose from we have brought the best to you. Turn to page 14 now!

Pg20 Education Show - Best Selected Exhibitors

If you could choose one word to describe this show it would be ‘buzzing’. With fantastic companies showcasing their range of products to the Education Industry we have brought the best to you! Get ready to say ‘Wow’.

Pg29 National Convenience Show - Best Selected Exhibitors The National Convenience Show was a must-attend event for owners and buyers from the convenience market. With a wide range of innovative products and services on offer visitors left the show well educated with new ideas for their business.

Pg31 Food & Drink Expo - Best Selected Exhibitors

What a fantastic event to attend. The Food & Drink Expo incorporating the Farm Shop & Deli Show was one of the best exhibitions our directors had attended for a long time. With so many exhibitors showcasing their products our directors were delighted with what they saw! Visitors enjoyed three days of innovation, inspiration and theatre. Turn to page 31 to view our best selected exhibitors from the show this year...

Pg36 Internet Retailing Expo - Best Selected Exhibitors This show left us well educated with the latest products for the progressive retail business industry. With exhibitors showcasing products to help change the way retailers interact with consumers throughout the multichannel shopping experience, we have brought the best to you.

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KBB BIRMINGHAM SHOW

kbb Birmingham - Best Selected Exhibitors KBB BIRMINGHAM REPORTS STRONG VISITOR NUMBERS! The 2014 edition of the show delivered buzz, mirrored buoyancy in the market and plenty of business all round. kbb Birmingham, organised by UBM Live Built Environment, closed its doors last Wednesday, surpassing already high expectations, following four days of first-class business, where high calibre retailers and contract buyers alike attended the eagerly awaited event from across the UK and internationally.

With over 300 brands, the show proved an even bigger draw for its latest edition with representatives from across key multiple, independent retailers and contract buyers with John Lewis, Kitchens International, Diane Berry Kitchens, Magnet, Ikea, CP Hart, Bathstore, David Roger Associates, Antler Homes, Barratt, Redrow Group all in attendance.

Matching this was an impressive audience of 13,766* key buyers who turned out in their droves to support the show and industry.

Positive feedback for the show has been overwhelming with many citing it as ‘refreshing’ and ‘full of optimism.’ Many were ‘excited’ by the prospects that arose from the show and went as far as to say ‘kbb is back in a big way.’ There was a definite air of excitement at the show, in part, down to the many orders being taken. Claire Surplice, Retail Chanel Manager, Ideal Standard “It was only the first hour of the show and we’d already had lots of orders, a very busy stand and people queuing up to see our reps.”

Retailers from around the UK were thrilled with the quality and variety of brands exhibiting as well as the comprehensive features at the event, giving positive feedback on the latest edition of the show.

Jayne Brown, Brown’s Leicester Ltd, Buyer said: “kbb Birmingham is essential for us to source new products, meet with suppliers and make new contacts. The features at this year’s show have been great!”

Mark Ogden, Buying Manager, G2S commented: “It’s good to come to an event like this to see the brands, products and trends on display. It gives a great indication of what will be on its way in the next 12 months! The stands have all been really impressive and we have seen exactly what we were hoping to.”

Exhibitors too reported a successful show with plenty of interest from quality retailers. Richard Proctor, JJO commented; “kbb is a great vehicle to bring products to the retailer. The audience has responded exceedingly well to our new ranges, and we’re on target to meet 1,000 people in 4 days. We’re a huge supporter of the retailer, and they deserve an event like this.”

Martin Ney of Samet added: “It’s our first time at kbb Birmingham and it’s been a very pleasing experience, we will definitely be back.

The show is fast becoming one of the most important events on the European circuit.”

Other show successes included the new and improved Innovation Awards in partnership with Blum, marking the most forward thinking products for visitors and exhibitors. Winner of the bedroom category was Daval with the Como fitted range with option i-design technology. In bathrooms, Wirquin and the Macdee motion universal siphon came out tops and in the kitchen category Cosentino won with Dekton ultra compact surfaces.

Simon Bodsworth, Marketing & Development Manager said of the win: “It’s incredible. We’re very proud that our hard work has been recognised after six years in the making. It makes us stand out to our customers, as they appreciate the innovation and understand it.

Innovation is about moving the industry forward and tackling new challenges.”

It’s clear to see that a thriving show was had by all, with over 15 hours of seminars from 17 industry experts covering everything from business, innovation, social media to the latest trends in a series of thought provoking talks and panel discussions, all given a seal of approval by interior guru, Linda Barker who was amongst attendance.

Brand Director, Andrew Vaughan concluded, “This year’s kbb Birmingham has been an outstanding success and I am hugely proud of the team that helped to deliver such a fantastic show. It reaffirmed that there are some incredibly innovative retailers operating across the UK and internationally that know the importance of discovering new brands at events such as ours and we have been incredibly pleased with the support of exhibitors booking in to the Kitchen and Bathroom sector at our London Show May Design Series and of course kbb Birmingham 2016.”

The next kbb Birmingham event will be held between 6-9th March 2016. www.kbb.co.uk *According to ABC Audit.

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kbb Birmingham - Best Selected Exhibitors Sugatsune: Premium Japanese Architectural Hardware!

Sugatsune is a Japanese company that manufactures innovative and high quality hardware for the furniture, architectural, marine and industrial markets. It is well known as the company that introduced soft-down motion to the domestic furniture market and it continues to design products that control the motion of doors and lids, a technology it refers to as “Motion Design Tec” It also carries a catalogue of over 2000 products many of which have unique features.

Sugatsune dominates the Japanese Domestic market and now has growing distribution in the UK, USA, Germany, and China. It was founded in 1930 and is a forward looking company with traditional values of customer service. It is committed to continual research and development, a programme that brings unique new products to the market every year.

Sugatsune products are highly thought-through and excellently engineered making them a reliable choice and easy to work with.

They also have a visual style which is appealing: good quality materials in functional designs that have great integrity. It also has a long tradition of fabricating in stainless steel which means that many of it’s products are suitable for harsh environments or for manufacturing.

Sugatsune Kogyo UK holds substantial stock enabling next day delivery on most items. Looking after customers is taken seriously by the company with a team of sales executives who love the products and care that the end user is satisfied.

For more information please visit www.sugatsune.co.uk.

Alternatively call 0118 9272 955 or email sales@sugatsune.co.uk

EuroShowers: Manufacturer and Supplier of Quality Bathroom Products Euroshowers Ltd have been supplying bathroom and shower accessories to the independent retail market for over 15 years.

The company is part of a large Swedish family owned group of companies specialising in design, manufacture and distribution of our own range of bathroom products including toilet seats, shower heads, hoses and sets, shower curtains and tracks and a variety of bathroom accessories.

Modern designs which are well packaged can be displayed on strong metal display stands which can be supplied by EuroShowers.

EuroShowers has a new detailed product brochure starting on 1st May. This year the company are putting a lot of focus on AeroTek, the new water and energy saving range of shower heads, which provide an excellent shower experience whilst saving water and money.

Telephone: 01304 225001 Website: www.euroshowers.com Email: info@euroshowers.com

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 Fits all Shower Hoses  Replace your old shower head in minutes – no tools required  Improved Shower Feeling – Soft, relaxing powerful Spray  Rub clean spray jets – easily removes limescale  Perfect Spray Everytime – rub the jets to re-set the spray pattern  Available in single or 3 spray patterns  Available in white and chrome

Units 2 & 3 Poulton Close ∙ Dover ∙ Kent ∙ CT17 0HL ∙ England T 01304 225001 ∙ F 01304 225004 ∙ E info@euroshowers.com

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kbb Birmingham - Best Selected Exhibitors Decolan... Design Your Life!

Decolan SA is a Swiss leading supplier of HPL and other innovative decorative surfaces since more than 20 years. From its constant research of new surface solutions, Decolan is proud of its superb DECOSTONE, a unique creation of mother nature.

These veneers are split in thickness of 0.1-2.0 mm from big stone slabs, they are ultra-thin, very light (just 1.7 Kg/ sqm) and flexible.

Decolan proposes 16 different items of Decostone: each one has its peculiar beauty in texture, brightness and looks (www.decolan.ch), showing a unique design that is both classic and modern.

Decostone laminate is waterproof, fire retardant and environmental friend and it can be used for a very wide range of applications: wall covering, kitchen tops, furniture doors, furniture components, flush doors, flat TV panel background, vehicle and ship interiors, trade show exhibits, picture frames, shower trays, fountains, water bodies…

Our laminate in real stone is an ideal platform solution also for flooring and Decofloor is our newest evolution of Decostone, unbeatable for its properties of naturalness, comfort and resistance.

Decolan…design your life!

Telephone: 00 41 91 6821862 - Website: www.decolan.ch

Insignia Showers: Built To A Standard... Not A Price!

Insignia Showers are the UKs fastest growing shower cabin brand specialising in Hydro-Massage Showers and Steam Cabins. With innovation the forefront of their designs they really have set a standard in the market, and this is all backed up by a 5 year warranty.

Insignia design, research, develop; build, all from the start of each product we sell. We know of no other company in our field who spends this much time or money in these vital areas. Every facet from start to finish is covered to bring our customers into contact with not only a great looking product but both stylish and practical to add that “wow” factor to any bathroom.

To find out more or to become a stockist please contact us on 0844 800 3069 or visit our website www.insigniarange.com

Solid Surface Products: Turning Ideas Into Reality!

Poennighaus: German High Quality Fitted Kitchens!

Solid Surface Products Limited is an independent and accredited fabricator with over 25 years’ experience creating stunning solid surface solutions. We offer design, templating, fabrication and installation services for our clients.

Poennighaus launched for the first time in the UK at KBB Birmingham 2014. Poennighaus has over 75 years experience supplying the German kitchen market with high quality fitted kitchens that are built to the highest standards and feature the latest technology you would expect to find in a luxury kitchen.

German engineered products are world renowned for their quality and space organisation, giving Poennighaus the confidence to introduce this exclusive kitchen range to the UK market.

Our design engineers have a vast experience in turning complex ideas into reality offering advice on which material are best suited and cost effective for your project.

From your initial enquiry until completion of your job we will ensure every stage of your project is handled professionally.

As an approved fabricator of all the leading brands of solid surfacing materials, including Corian, Hi-Macs, Staron, Tristone, Durat, Wilsonart, Avonite, Hanex and Mistral, we deliver both residential and commercial projects throughout the whole of the UK. We are used to working on both a large and small scale projects including national re fit programs so your needs can be met at all levels of project.

Telephone: 0800 689 8300 Website: www.solidsurfaceproducts.co.uk Email: info@solidsurfaceproducts.co.uk

The stand showcased a multitude of modern and traditional kitchen displays, emphasising Poennighaus’s facility to offer consumers maximum flexibility in an ever changing marketplace. Poennighaus passion for modern technology is underlined by innovative soft close drawers and door hinges offered as standard, we know that it is vital to not only ensure a kitchen looks stunning, but to make it work effectively too.

Telephone: 01698 831 010 Website: www.poennighaus.co.uk

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kbb Birmingham - Best Selected Exhibitors Galvamet: Elegant, Practical, JT: Market Leader By Design!

Clever and Distinctive Products! JT® manufactures more shower trays Galvamet was founded in 1974 in Fontaniva (Padua-Italy) thanks to the intuition of its founder, Costante Lucietto. It exports it’s style and it’s new proposals with high technological value all over the world.

An evolution that since the beginning was considered as a challenge to the market to which it offers elegant, practical, clever and distinctive products.

An entrepreneurial history deeply rooted in its area, but at the same time present and focused to the market and its trends.

Galvamet is an important chapter in the history of the best “Made in Italy”.

The real one, made with passion and dedication.

A story of love for detail, for the obsessive care of the product, always looking for improvement and always in close contact with customers and employees.

Our Mission: “Our values, our experience, our drive and enthusiasm can be seen and perceived by who wants to surround themselves with what is appealing, elegant and practical. Offering something exclusive by providing unique and perfect design solutions” T: 00 39 049 5942144 - E: info@galvamet.it - W: www.galvamet.it

than any other UK company, producing around 5,000 units per week from its manufacturing plant in Leeds. Now in its 25th year, the company combines decades of experience and craftsmanship with innovative technology and has produced a series of unrivalled shower trays to suit every application.

JT is all about quality and innovation with British manufacturing at its heart.

With this in mind, they offer shower tray ranges which incorporate installation solutions through to hand-made contemporary design.

The ranges include: award-winning JT Softstone®; the UK’s number 1 low profile, JT40 Fusion®; plumbers’ favourite, JT Merlin®; JT Natural®; and the original 80mm acrylic capped shower tray, JT Ultracast®.

In addition to these ranges, the new Anti-Slip solution can be added to the full range of JT’s trays. The colourless application, exclusive to JT, ensures the product retains a premium look, but with the advantage of a non-slip surface.

For more information please visit: www.just-trays.com

Trend And Granite Transformations Masterclass Kitchen: Create Put On A Combined Face At KBB Your Perfect Kitchen...

The international Trend Group showcased its two global brands on a joint stand at the KBB exhibition: the Granite Transformations kitchen and bathrooms makeover franchise and the gorgeous Trend collection of Italian-influenced glass mosaic and agglomerate finishes. The newly revamped, combined display drew show visitors’ attention to the Granite Transformations’ in-store franchise package for existing kitchen and bathroom businesses; while the Trend half of the stand highlighted some of its latest designer mosaic tiles, Liberty, Metropolis and the dual-surface Best designs.

Granite Transformations recently developed its Existing Retailer franchise model, enabling retailers to gain a foothold in the thriving kitchen and bathroom makeover sector with a proven brand and established installation concept. Offered against an affordable franchise fee of £17,500, this business model calls for an in-store display and training to brand standards, in exchange for exclusive Granite Transformations marketing and installation rights within a clearly-defined territory.

The group’s upscale interior finishes design, manufacturing and distribution operation, Trend, is focused around authentic Italian craftsmanship and styling. Two of its newest designer mosaic ranges were shown at the KBB exhibition, Trend Liberty and Trend Metropolis, both noted for their luxurious colourways, irregular tile shapes and textures, and comparative ease of installation, employing the innovative Trend Plus polyurethane mesh technology.

W: www.gtfranchise.co.uk - W: www.trend-group.com

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Masterclass is a collection of over 300 classic, contemporary and modern styled doors that offer you the flexibility to design and create your perfect kitchen. Each collection has been designed with choice at heart.

Designed with choice at heart, we offer over 14,000 different cabinets, 20 cabinet colours, 200 handles, a bespoke ‘specials’ service and every kitchen comes with a 10 year warranty for complete peace of mind.

We use the latest CNC machinery to ensure that our kitchens meet the exacting standards that for our customers demand and it has always been our belief that the best kitchens are rigid built which is why all our kitchens are made at our factory in the UK and not made up at your home. We’re proud to be a British manufacturer with a 40 year heritage.

We are all individual and so is Masterclass. Whatever your lifestyle, Masterclass offers you the choice, quality, style and affordability that will enable you to create your perfect kitchen.

Telephone: 01443 449 499 Website: www.masterclasskitchens.co.uk

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kbb Birmingham - Best Selected Exhibitors BA Components: The Choice You Make, Made Better...

Established in 1990 BA operate two state-of-the-art factories in Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Doncaster in Yorkshire.

BA are the largest door producer in UK and Ireland supplying small, medium and large manufacturers with bespoke, made-to-measure doors and the largest range of matching accessories available in the market to-day.

BA Components produce made-tomeasure kitchen, bedroom and replacement doors at their Cookstown factory marketed under the Bella by BA brand for vinyl wrapped and the Zurfiz

by BA brand for acrylic faced ultra modern doors, both brands offered in a range of colours and styles providing a choice of over 900 combinations available on a 7 day leadtime.

Forum Lighting Solutions: Zinc Spa Culina Inlight Forum Lighting Solutions are designers and distributors of high quality, energy saving light fittings and lamps. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered, and a member of the Cascade Holdings Group. Cascade has been trading in the UK for over 60 years, during which time has built a strong reputation as a supplier of highly desirable, decorative lighting to some of the UK’s largest retailers.

Based in the North West of England, our 500,000 sq ft premises houses our offices, warehouse facility and 30,000 sq ft showrooms.

From Doncaster, BA produce a range of standard sized, off the shelf doors in 16 styles, marketed as Pronto

by BA and this range is available for despatch in 48 hours.

New from BA is their ‘complete by BA’ brand where a combination of Pronto doors, ClicBox by BA cabinets and ready assembled Hettich drawers have created a true, one-stop-shop.

BA The choice you make, made better.

Telephone: 01302 890 555 - Website: www.byba.co.uk

Forum aim to provide our customers with aesthetically pleasing, low energy lighting solutions with a competitive pricing structure.

Our product range includes kitchen Culina, bathroom Spa Bathroom Lighting and outdoor Zinc lighting and is complimented by an ever increasing selection of high quality LED lamps Inlight.

The Forum in-house design team are constantly developing new and innovative products, with a bias towards LED technology.

High standards of customer service are of utmost importance. This is illustrated through our next day delivery service, industry experienced members of staff and a superb commitment to stock.

We strive to maintain these high standards with a focus on providing our customers with a devoted supplier deserving of their trust.

Web: www.forumlightingsolutions.com - Tel: 0161 628 6622

Midland Stone Centre: Bespoke Kitchen & Bathroom Work.

Woodparts: Manufacturers In Wooden Components.

As a key Trade supplier, Midland Stone Centre Ltd fabricate to high standards in granite, marble and quartz.

Our company ‘Woodparts’ are a manufacturing company specialising in the manufacture of wooden components for the kitchen Industry.

We are based in Ireland.

The components we manufacture range from curved kitchen doors to Kitchen pilasters to dovetailed drawers to curved kitchen plinths, cornices and pelmets.

We manufacture our products in large and small quantities for both large and small companies based throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The quality of our products is second to none, and our prices are very competitive, in that we compete on price with the large multinational companies.

Our curved doors are manufactured in standard and bespoke sizes, in both ‘in frame’ and ‘lay on’ types. We manufacture our doors to the standard range of radii as used in the kitchen Industry. We can manufacture in batch quantities from 1 door to 100 doors.

Our dovetailed drawers are mostly manufactured from European Oak or Beech. The drawers can be made in any size and shape and can be machined to suit all runners on the market.

Our pilasters are manufactured in standard and bespoke sizes and from any timber. We manufacture them in both square and turned styles and in both full turned versions or in a pilaster kit version.

We produce our pilasters and drawers in any batch size to suit our customers.

The KBB show headlined our move into high performance Ceramic by LAMINAM and DEKTON by Cosentino.

The inspiring designs and thoughtprovoking ideas perfectly suited modern living. Installation of water-jet cutting technology has enabled highly detailed work for kitchens, bathrooms and wetrooms as well as other design-led uses for hotels and shopfitting work.

Based in the Midlands and established from a long and comprehensive history in stone supply and contracting, we can offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist with your particular project.

We have a strong customer base throughout England with our main area of activity stretching from the North West to London.

Telephone: 01536 713020 Web: www.midlandstonecentre.co.uk Enquiries: sales@midlandstonecentre.co.uk

Telephone: + 353 (0)57 862 6680 - Website: www.woodparts.co.uk

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Ecobuild Show - Best Selected Exhibitors OPTIMISM RETURNS TO GREEN CONSTRUCTION AS POLICY IS MADE AT ECOBUILD! This week saw renewed optimism for the green construction sector as Ecobuild experienced a three percent rise in visitors to London’s ExCeL, with 44,538 sustainable built environment professionals flocking to the world’s leading event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.

Further boosting confidence in the market, policy met practice at Ecobuild this year as Ed Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change launched the government’s consultation on the future of the Energy Company Obligation.

towards the ISO 20121 standard for Sustainable Event Management.

Currently awaiting the result, this standard will be testament to the organisers’ commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by better management of resources and sourcing more sustainable options.

Focusing on making Britain’s homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to heat, the minister proposed a series of changes designed to reduce costs for suppliers and thereby reduce the impact on bills for millions of consumers. He also talked about improvements to the Green Deal finance plan and the target to upgrade one million homes.

Alison Jackson, Group Director of Sustainability & Construction, Ecobuild said: “We are thrilled and immensely proud of the event delivered this year and the hard work Ecobuild’s partners, exhibitors and visitors have done to push forward the green construction agenda. Despite the recession, green construction is now turning a corner and we believe both the industry and Ecobuild are firmly set for growth.”

Echoing this positivity, Greg Barker MP announced a £19 million boost for the Green Deal as it awarded funding for six community based retrofit programmes. He also stated that the Green Deal would receive a further boost, through the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive this spring.

Many of the world’s most highly regarded solutions providers joined the event including Skanska, Balfour Beatty, Saint-Gobain, Baxi, Worcester Bosch, Mitsubishi and Travis Perkins.

In addition to the industry’s major players, the event showcased a number of new Green Shoot companies introducing innovative ideas and products to the marketplace and the popular Biodiversity Pavilion covered subjects from bat boxes and living roofs to wild habitats and water management.

Paul King, Chief Executive, UK-Green Building Council, Ecobuild’s lead partner said: “Ecobuild has become the Crystal Palace of its day, the great exhibition where new products can be found and sold, and fortunes can be made in the name of green building.”

In an effort to ‘walk the walk’ this year and help ensure that Ecobuild leaves a positive legacy behind, Ecobuild is striving

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Hosting an eclectic mix of MPs, industry experts and household names such as Janet Street-Porter, former London Mayor Ken Livingstone and Kevin McCloud, Ecobuild’s highly coveted conference programme drew an impressive crowd.

“The strategic move to bring all Ecobuild’s conference and seminar content down on the show floor has been very successful with our two arenas filled to the brim each day along with six seminar theatres”, exclaims Jackson.

UBM, organisers of Ecobuild, also announced plans to extend its reach to Mexico and the Americas under a new partnership with the Center for Housing and Construction Development (CIHAC).

Plans will see internationalisation of Eco Cihac, the sustainable construction offering at Mexico’s leading construction event Expo Cihac.

Ecobuild 2014 took place from 4th to 6th March 2014 at London’s ExCeL. For further information please contact louise.boulden@ubm.com.

The next Ecobuild will be held between 3-5 March 2015.

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Ecobuild Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Street Charge: Solar Phone Charging...

Archimede Bozzo: Serenity is Precious!

Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) have recently launched an eco-friendly solution to Europe’s ‘dead-battery’ mobile phone and tablet dilemma, with public solar powered charging stations known as Street Charge.

Street Charge is designed for developers, architects, and city planners seeking a ‘drop-in’ power amenity. It’s inviting, simple and rewarding to use because it uses only renewable energy that will operate around the clock, 24 hours a day. The powerful sun-fuelled internal battery will continue charging plugged-in devices throughout the night.

“Archimede Bozzo Pavimenti in Legno”, a leading Italian design company, attended the Ecobuild 2014 in London where they promoted their new collection of wooden floors and furniture.

Street Charge features a modern design and is powered by the latest in solar panel and battery technology from Goal Zero, it is the perfect product to complement free Wi-Fi within public surroundings and has been successfully trialled in New York, with charging stations installed in public spaces such as Central Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Users of the Street Charge units can quickly charge their phones or tablets, free of charge, with the units offering 6 available charging cables, including micro USB’s for Android, Blackberry and Windows Phones, female USB ports for any iphone users using their own charger leads or cameras etc.

All other information on Street Charge can be found on the ESF website. (www.worldofesf.com)

Since 1950 “Archimede Bozzo” has been exporting all over the world their prized parquets, wood panelling and hand-inlaid furniture, all handmade piece by piece.

Creative wooden carpets, inlaid tables done with reclaimed floors, with finishes of natural woods, or dyed gold and silver.

But even doors, cupboards, tea tables, with the same inserts and amazing designs. Unique and exclusive products, which represent worldwide the tradition of the great beauty of the Made in Italy design.

Telephone: + 39 (0) 103470481 Website: www.archimedebozzo.it Email: info@archimedebozzo.it

Bird Brick House: Homes For Bats and Birds...

Downlight Attic Seal: Reduces Energy Costs and Waste!

The Bird Brick House is a new and innovative way to provide permanent nesting holes and roosting sites for a variety of bird and bat species as an integral part of the fabric of a building.

It is a simple and cost-effective means of reversing the trend of traditional nesting habitat loss. The box is designed to fit into the brick bond of the host wall. It will fit metric 75mm half-bond and some imperial three inch half-bond brickwork. It can be fitted in a new wall during construction or fitted retrospectively in an existing wall.

Identified as one of the standout developments at the recent Ecobuild 2014 event, the Downlight Attic Seal is an innovative new product that is proven to reduce energy costs and waste through heat loss and draughts.

One of the priorities when designing the box was to create a product which would be quick and easy to install but not to detract from the appearance of the host wall. The box is integral to the fabric of the building and will fit any brickwork and render so the box is not just limited to housing, they can also be fitted into commercial buildings. They are produced by cutting and fitting brick slivers, cut off the face of bricks matching the host wall, to the bird box front plate.

Bird Brick Houses are permanent and the front is removable without the need to repoint as it only involves the removal of four stainless steel screws. This means they can be easily cleaned out and inspected and will be used and enjoyed for decades to come.

The Downlight Attic Seal has been developed to be fitted over downlights which are situated in ceilings, to the loft/attic.

Downlights in these situations are a weak point in the insulation build-up of the house. Until recently standard practice was to leave a space around the downlight (not insulated), but this practice reduces the effectiveness of the insulation, and air can flow through the light fitting, letting heated air escape and/or letting cold air into the living areas.

Installation of the Downlight Attic Seal allows you to fully insulate the area around and over downlights giving you extra savings on your energy bill, and in the process improves air quality and reduces the risk of condensation.

Made from flame retardant material, the Downlight Attic Seal is tested to BS EN 60598-1 & BS EN 60598-2-2. The product conforms to BS 5250 : 2011 : 3-3 and is BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Tel: 0845 521 3058 - Email: info@downlightatticseal.com Web: www.downlightatticseal.com

If you would like more information, please contact Jenny.

Telephone: 01323 849322; Mobile: 07415067051; Email: enquiries@birdbrickhouses.co.uk; Website: www.birdbrickhouses.co.uk

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Ecobuild Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Vectaire: Ventilation Specialist!

Vectaire continues to develop low energy, high performance products reducing energy consumption and cost.

The “WHHR Mini DC” and “WHHR Midi” have multiple choice trickle speeds, sophisticated control features and provide low level, continuous ventilation. The “WHHR Mini DC” in 1 to 2 bedroom apartments, hotel rooms or student accommodation, with up to 92% heat recovery and the “WHHR Midi” in up to seven rooms with 94% heat exchange efficiency.

The Elegance “EL1003” (axial) and Elix “ELX1003” (centrifugal) are stylishly designed, continuous running, 3 speed fans incorporating EC motors for economical efficiency. The trickle speed is set (from a choice of two) at installation. In both fans the boost speed can be activated by the user – or automatically via various remote switches.

All these products have energy efficient EC motors with low noise levels and low running costs.

Carol Auster - Vectaire Ltd Tel: 01494 522333 - Fax: 01494 522337 Web: www.vectaire.co.uk

Glazing Vision: We Make It Happen!

Glazing Vision are technical experts in the design, manufacture and supply of precision-engineered architectural rooflights for residential and commercial buildings.

With a range that encompasses everything from flat fixed units to complex bespoke opening rooflights for access, Glazing Vision has the technical expertise and experience to make it happen.

Our full range of fixed rooflights, including double glazed, triple glazed, and walk on specification have been independently tested and approved by the British Board of Agrement for strength and stability, durability, condensation risk, light and solar transmittance, behaviour during a fire, water resistance and thermal performance.

We also offer the VisionVent hinged vent unit, Skydoor hinged access unit, lantern and pyramid style rooflights, Skyglide self-supporting sliding unit, sliding over fixed and sliding over roof options to open up your entire space, and also our box rooflights for daily terrace access.

Visit us at glazingvision.co.uk to find out more. Alternatively call our team on 0333 8000 881 or email sales@glazingvision.co.uk

Kneer-Südfenster: Windows & Doors For Generations!

Millboard: Inspired By Nature.

Designed For Living

KNEER-SÜDFENSTER was founded 1932 by Alois Kneer, who opened a small cabinetmaking shop in the garage of his parents. Nowadays, with more than 700 employees KNEER-SÜDFENSTER is a major manufacturer of windows and front doors MADE IN GERMANY.

Millboard’s new generation of innovative anti-slip and maintenance-free external flooring looks as beautiful and warm as natural timber, but with no wood content!

At three plants with approx. 25,000 m² of production space, our windows and front doors are custom-made and a combination of traditional handcraft and strong innovation power. The production installations are maintained at a state-of-the-art level by way of continuous investments – and set themselves apart by their high flexibility.

KNEER-SÜDFENSTER is a full-range supplier and produces windows and entrance doors made of UPVC, UPVC-aluminum, wood, wood-aluminum and aluminum. On a daily basis 1,200 windows and more than 50 front doors MADE IN GERMANY leave production sites. The distributors are an area-wide and qualified network of specialized dealers, along with prefabricated-house manufacturers.

Let us convince you of the variety and the quality of one of the biggest manufacturers of windows and front-doors in Europe!

Telephone: +49 (0) 7950 / 81-0 Website: www.kneer-suedfenster.de - Email info@suedfenster.de

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Made in the UK, our unique blend of polymer resin and fibres is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional timber. With our 25 year residential warranty, Millboard’s resilient hard wearing boards are the perfect choice for your project.

Due to its wood-free content, Millboard does not host algae growth.

With its non-porous nature, unlike wood, Millboard does not stain from food or drink, swell or rot. Millboard’s unique Lastane® surface is highly resistant to scratches or marking and its UV stability resists fading. Having been awarded the highest classification for anti-slip and certified to BS79.76, Millboard is the safest choice on the market.

Website: www.millboard.co.uk Tel: 02476 439 943 Email: enquiries@millboard.co.uk

HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW

Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Best Selected Exhibitors RETURNING CONFIDENCE TO THE SELF-BUILD AND RENOVATION MARKETS! A 20 per cent increase in visitor numbers at The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show and The Home Improvement Show this year put 500 companies from the self-build, renovation and home improvement markets in front of 32,353 keen home improvers and serious self-builders reinforcing the increasing demand for property advice and expertise in the marketplace. For the first time, the two shows joined forces at the NEC, Birmingham from 27-30 March, to extend the range and choice of companies showcasing their offerings within the renovating, interior, eco and self build industries and to enhance the consumer experience.

The events also attracted five per cent more exhibitors who engaged with consumers to discuss their latest products and new technologies, resulting in 15 per cent of extended floor space. 75 per cent of companies have subsequently rebooked stands at future Homebuilding and Renovating events.

This year Centaur brought on board a new feature, the Energy Saving Home, which became the highlight exhibit at the shows.

This offered consumers insight into the latest eco devices and Government schemes to help them save money and control their household energy consumption through sustainable living.

In addition, The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show welcomed a new expert to the panel - Piers Taylor, award-winning RIBA architect and co-presenter of BBC2 series ‘The House that £100k Built’. He shared his knowledge on the importance of investing time and money in a renovation and how to choose the right companies for materials and finding a designer and an architect for a project.

Nick Noble, Joint MD of Centaur Home Interest Media, says: “The shows’ successful figures for the first exhibitions in 2014 shed light on the evolving consumer trends within the property market. There

is a general feeling that the industry has started to pick up and this was highlighted by the increased number of exhibitors, their range of services and new features. Additional visitors this year contributed to the events’ achievements and the majority of consumers were serious selfbuilders and home improvers who spent a considerable amount of time liaising with relevant businesses and making informed purchasing decisions.”

The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show and The Home Improvement Show attracted exhibitors covering a wide range of sectors to cater for all interests. From kitchens, bathrooms, home electronics, garden, interiors and flooring to design, finance, energy sustainability, restoration and legal issues, consumers were able to receive valuable guidance for every type of project.

The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show and The Home Improvement Show were held at the NEC from 27-30 March 2014.

Next year’s show runs at the NEC, Birmingham from 26-29 March and there are a further six events held throughout the country each year.

For more information on the upcoming exhibitions, visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

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Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Permaseal’s Sprayfoam Insulation And Roof Renovation System...

The Permaseal BBA approved spray foam system can be applied to all types of roofing materials and structures. The polyurethane foam adheres directly to the substrate and reduces expansion and contraction of the structure. It forms a seamless weatherproof barrier stopping wind, driven rain, snow and dust and, because it contains no nutritive value, it will also prevent access to vermin and birds.

Once installed it also prevents and eliminates condensation. The solid and rigid spray foam roof membrane seals completely…no breaks or seams to split and come loose. The spray foam is ideal for both retrofit and new build applications and provides the best energy efficient, high performance, long term roofing solution currently available.

This Energy Efficient and Eco-friendly product which meets Part L of the Building Regulation Standards is used and endorsed by Local Councils, Health Authorities, the Agricultural sector, commerce, industry and the domestic user throughout the UK. It represents one of the best investments for the home, office, workshop or workplace currently available.

All Permaseal installations are guaranteed. For an on-site survey, additional information and/or quotation please contact, Freephone 0800 048 3348. www.permasealuk.co.uk

Quinn Radiators: Radiators For All Needs And Tastes!

Softub: Stunning Design, Portability and Comfort!

With over 35 years of experience within the heating industry, Quinn Radiators offers an extensive range of heating solutions for the home.

Softub took the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC by storm this year. The product offers a real alternative to traditional fibreglass hot tubs and turned heads with its elegant and understated design.

The Newport based manufacturer produces items of world-class standards of quality, reliability and finish, all backed by a ten year warranty.

The range includes Europe’s leading Round Top radiators, as well compact and LST radiators. Flexible controls, which can be located at the top or bottom of the radiator, also make Quinn’s Hi-Lo Centre Tap Radiators ideal for all stages of life as households can easily change the settings depending on requirements. Ideal for accessibility and adaptability, it also helps to meet the Lifetime Homes standard.

Customers can also find the perfect radiator for their decorative needs thanks to Quinn Radiators’ bespoke range. Offering over 180 RAL colours direct from its factory in just three weeks the possibilities are endless.

Telephone: 01633 657 271 www.quinn-radiators.com

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However, while a Softub can be a real focal point and a garden feature in its own right, it is not all just about aesthetics. Lightweight materials and practical design features make this hot tub truly portable and allow even those with small spaces or awkward garden access to create their own hot tub oasis. In addition, the soft foam material in our Softubs is not only highly insulating but also wonderfully comfortable, making a Softub enjoyable for old and young alike.

And as if stunning design, portability and comfort weren’t enough, Softub is also unrivalled in energy efficiency, keeping running costs to a minimum. Thanks to its innovative heat recovery technology a Softub can run on a standard 13 amp household socket and only uses a fraction of the energy consumed by other brands; so eco-friendly that it could even be powered by solar power!

Contact Details: Softub UK, Pocklington Ind Est, Lancaster Road, Pocklington, York, YO42 1NR. Telephone: 01904 643 212 Email: info@softubuk.com - Website: www.softubuk.com

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Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Best Selected Exhibitors

Kingdom Interiors: Fabrics & Wallcoverings...

Fresh from the Homebuilding and Renovating Show, Kingdom Interiors has reconfirmed its position as the online market leader for fabrics and wallpapers in the UK. With the widest range of designs available, as well as an extensive collection of furniture, poles and accessories, Kingdom Interiors provides all the finishing touches for any home.

The website features over 90,000 images, showcasing the latest collections from well-known high street names such as Harlequin and Sanderson, through to more exclusive ranges including Designers Guild, Zoffany and Osborne & Little.

Kingdom Interiors also offers a wide and varied range of gifts and accessories, from cushions, throws, rugs and lighting, to bed linen and much more, with new products and suppliers added each week.

Kingdom Interiors also makes bespoke, competitively priced curtains and blinds to suit any household’s interior design scheme.

Telephone: 01684 291 037 Web: www.kingdominteriors.co.uk.

Kierson Sash Window and Timber Restoration Award winning company Kierson specialises in the restoration and upgrading of sash windows. Using their own timber repair system there is nothing they can’t restore including modern windows, shop fronts, conservatories and other timber architectural features.

Based in Nottinghamshire, Kierson works nationwide with current projects as far afield as Central London and Sunderland.

Clients include both the Private and Public sector, covering residential and commercial properties. Flexible and accommodating, they can often be found on a project involving several hundred windows for a major contractor and a terrace house with five windows for a private individual, at the same time.

Happy to deliver difficult projects on time and in budget Kierson prides itself on its customer service.

Kierson also manufactures bespoke timber windows in its UK based workshops. www.kierson.co.uk

GTi: Growing Through Innovation This year GTi, manufacturer and distributor of insulation and ancillary plumbing, heating, drainage and retrofit products, revealed their ground breaking ALL-IN-ONE Solar System at the Homebuilding and Renovation Show 2014.

The one of a kind system, revealed in the Energy Saving Home exhibit, can be attached to a roof or placed in a garden and uses solar energy, collected through its panels, to heat domestic water.

The state of the art ‘panel’ incorporates a 150l water tank actually contained within its unit as well as an absorber and pump-circulated system. By using a PV-driven circulating pump the fully autonomous system doesn’t require any other external power source.

As the first system of its kind on the market, the ALL-IN-ONE Solar System can boast savings of up to 65% energy used to heat water in the home and is virtually unbreakable.

In addition, the panel features an elegant design displaying no visible tank and easy assembly that only requires a water inlet and outlet to be connected - truly leading the way in affordable solar solutions for the home.

For further information about GTi, product specifications and brochures please visit their website www.gti-limited.com or call 01369 702070.

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Crufts 2014 - Best Selected Exhibitors

DOG LOVERS AND CELEBS DELIGHT IN BUMPER CRUFTS! Dog lovers flocked to the NEC in their hundreds of thousands last week as Crufts celebrated its joint biggest year, with almost 160,000 people coming to celebrate the British love affair with dogs.

In total 159,536 people visited the show over the course of the four day event, whose principal sponsor is Eukanuba, closely matching the 2008 attendance figure. The gate was up seven percent on last year.

Celebrities who dropped in to coo at the Cocker Spaniels and fawn over the Foxhounds included Homeland actor Damian Lewis; Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory; TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson; singer, actor and TV presenter John Barrowman; TV presenter and actress Amanda Holden, Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford MBE and Downtown Abbey star Lesley Nicol.

A record number of people tuned in the watch the coverage across Channel 4 and More4 with a total of 4.6 million tuning in, compared to 1.8 million last year. Viewing figures peaked at 1.8million on Sunday night alone, as people watched Standard Poodle, Ricky be crowned as Best in Show and Cocker Spaniel, Molly be crowned as the UK’s top dog hero in the Friends for Life competition.

Additionally, 75,400 hours of watch-time was clocked up on the Crufts Youtube channel, with more than 48,000 watching the live internet stream. The Crufts Facebook page was hugely popular, delivering pictures, videos, news and comment throughout the show and now has over 133,000 likes, 366,000 fans and with almost 14 million views of Kennel Club social media posts throughout the event.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “Crufts celebrates the British love affair with dogs in a unique and special way and we are so pleased that people continue to get so much pleasure from the event. The show reflects the extraordinary and special relationships that people have with their dogs.

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“Year on year people visit Crufts to watch exciting dog sports and competitions from agility, showing, flyball and heelwork to music to dog hero competition Friends for Life and crossbreed competition Scruffts, but it also helps potential dog owners to make responsible decisions about buying a puppy or rescue dog. The event was packed with information about which breeds suits which lifestyles in the Discover Dogs area; how to ensure that you get a healthy puppy from a responsible breeder or rescue home and what is being done generally to improve dog health, in the Breeding for the Future area and how to be a responsible dog owner in areas such as the Good Citizen Dog Training ring.

“We would like to thank everybody who entered their dogs into Crufts or took part in one of the many activities at the show, many of whom had travelled miles and crossed seas to be there, and every member of the visiting and viewing public who supported the event due to their love of dogs.

“We could not have put on such a marvelous show without our fantastic sponsors and without Channel 4 and More4, who as always, did a superb job of showing the nation all that Crufts is about. The television coverage reflected the excitement and diversity of the various Crufts competitions and was a platform for the discussion of interesting and important issues about buying the right puppy, dog health and how to be a responsible dog owner.”

CRUFTS 2014

Crufts 2014 - Best Selected Exhibitors Pet-ID Microchips: The Ultimate Microchip Solution!

Exhibiting at Crufts this year was Pet-ID Microchips.

With Compulsory Microchipping of Dogs becoming law in England and Scotland on 6 April 2016 (1 March 2015 in Wales), we felt it important to make both breeders and the general public aware of what their obligations would be.

Whilst most breeders are aware that all puppies will have to be chipped between 6-8 weeks old before being going to their new homes, it is vital that implanters carefully consider their choice of microchip supplier and registration database and, as such, the route they will be taking their clients’ pet down.

With over 20 years’ experience in pet identification Pet-ID Microchips enable you to provide your clients with a microchip reunification service second to none.

Our microchips carry a lifetime guarantee and are registered onto Petlog, run by The Kennel Club.

So should you already be a trained implanter or wish to become one, please contact us on 01273-837676 or visit www.pet-idmicrochips.com

The Ultimate Microchip Solution S FOR DOG HIPPING C Y R ?

O U S RE YO COMPUL READY, A - WE’RE

Guaranteed for life ISO 11784/11785 compliant Various formats available to suit implanter preference Photo - OUR DOGS - Vince Hogan

Anti-migratory coating Meets legal standards required for Compulsory Microchipping of Dogs in 2016 Registered on Member of the Microchip Trade Association

Pet-ID Microchips Ltd

www.pet-idmicrochips.com tel +44 (0)1273 837676 sales@pet-idmicrochips.com

Ruff and Tumble: Unique Dog Drying Coats!

DRYING WARMING COOLING

Ruff and Tumble is a new unique and stylish dog drying coat - designed in the UK. This practical and high quality product is made from highly durable, double-thickness cotton towelling, which makes the coat soft and absorbent. The coats are incredibly easy to put on your dog - simply put on over the head - they have a cosy neck collar and a wide belly strap, which fastens with Velcro - ensuring maximum movement, warmth and comfort.

The designs are the brainchild of company director Alison Priestley, in an attempt to find coats to suit the active lives of her own dogs - the coats fulfil three main functions: they are ideal to use after a walk or bath - can be used for added extra warmth during the long cold Winter months and they are equally as useful during the Summer - simply soak in cold water to instantly cool and revive.

The coats can also be used after hydrotherapy or for dogs recovering from surgery.

These multi-purpose coats are available in six sizes and four stylish colours: Mink, Brick Red, Bottle Green and Black - fully machine washable.

Protect your house and car from wet dog odour - once you own a Ruff and Tumble drying coat you will wonder how you ever managed without one!

For further information please contact: Ruff and Tumble 07976 429853 or visit: www.ruffandtumbledogcoats.com

Ruff And Tumble

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Double Thickness From Only £30 Perfect for after wet, muddy or beach walks.

Stylish and easy to put on.

Visit www.ruffandtumbledogcoats.com Call 07976 429853

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The Original Grippy: Get A Grip - Get A Grippy!

The Original Grippy’s founder, Jen Ives, encountered an everyday problem and rectified it. There had to be a better way to shorten the dog lead without feeling the need to wrap it around your hand – causing discomfort but also many safety issues. When Jen couldn’t find the product she imagined, she made it herself. Thus, The Original Grippy was born and the dog walking experience has been changed forever.

The unique multi-loop design provides maximum control instantaneously. Selecting one of the loops brings the dog to the required distance quickly and comfortably.

Being British designed and British handmade, quality is of paramount importance. The cushioned webbing used throughout makes this product not only highly durable but also comfortable for both dog and owner.

The Original Grippy range now incorporates a selection of colours, sizes, matching clip and half-check collars. Bespoke products are available, upon request.

To be a part of this revolution in dog walking, it’s time to ‘get a grip - get a grippy’.

For more information please visit www.grippyleads.co.uk Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/grippyleads Follow us on Twitter @GrippyLeads

Pet Munchies: Sealed With A Dogs Approval!

Pet Munchies are premium, gourmet, 100% natural dog treats made from human grade quality real meat/fish. There’s no artificial colourings, preservatives, flavourings or additives in our range, and they’re all naturally low in fat. What makes them better is that dogs love them, and love you for feeding them this delicious healthy snack. The fresh smell when you open the packet is quite often enough to grab their attention, but once dogs start munching they are lifelong fans. Pet Munchies are so versatile, there’s the perfect treat for every scenario and every dog.

Pet Munchies are available in the following delicious varieties; Chicken Strips, Chicken Breast, Chicken Chips, Duck Breast, Liver, Ocean White Fish, Duck Strips, Chicken & Calcium Bone, Chicken & Cheese. Also NEW additions to the range are Chicken Dumbbells and Venison. In addition Training treats are available in Liver & Chicken, Sushi and Chicken.

For further information visit www.pet-munchies.com.

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Crufts 2014 - Best Selected Exhibitors Nutriment: Enhanced Raw Feeding...

Nutriment is now a multi-award winning, enhanced raw dog and cat food manufacturer and supplier, with accolades including Toast of Surrey’s ‘Young Company of the Year’, Surrey Heath ‘New Business of the Year” Allaboutdogfood.co.uk rating of 5 out of 5 stars and Show Review UK selecting them as ‘Best Selected Exhibitor’ at their first Crufts this year!

The small team, based in Camberley, Surrey, have developed an enhanced raw formula that contains not only high quality ingredients, but super foods which help to aid condition and overall health - with fantastic results in both healthy dogs and dogs with dietary related conditions.

Nutriment have big plans ahead of them, over the next year, with contacts increasing throughout the UK, Eire and Europe. Their main focus is to educate a wider range of people about the benefits of raw feeding.

For more information, have a look at their website at www.nutriment.co

5kg Starter Packs From only £18.00 Includes delivery Available to order online

£10 off your first order* *when recommended by an existing customer Bulk Discounts Available

www.nutriment.co management@nutriment.co

The Highest Standards in Professional Dog and Cat Grooming Training!

GroomArts Academy delivers City & Guilds Professional training curses in dog and cat grooming. Our dedication to offering the highest quality in service has seen our business continue to grow with student intake up by 400% in the first quarter of 2014.

Our business is focused on the needs of the student to create the best possible range of courses and training options that provides them with everything they need to take their career to the next level.

Whether students are considering a career change or they are experienced groomers looking to get a professional City & Guilds qualification, whether they are beginners looking to start their journey towards becoming a professional stylist or whether they are looking to run their own grooming business, we provide all the professional training and guidance to deliver what our students want.

K9 Trail Time: Because Active Dogs Are Happy Dogs!

Academy

K9 Trail Time is an online retail store and mobile shop with products promoting our philosophy that an active dog is a happy dog.

Our background in the sports of canicross, bikejor and dog scootering has enabled us to select the best quality equipment to allow you to enjoy these activities with your dog. We also have many items in stock to cater for any active dog, whatever the activity might be.

All of our products have been tried and tested with our own dogs, so we can advise you, to help you make the best selection for your dog.

If you’d like to know more about us and what we do then take a look at our website www.k9trailtime.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or our blog on Wordpress (K9 Trail Time).

Alternatively contact us on; info@k9trailtime.com.

Telephone: 01707 656007 Website: www.groomarts.com Email: info@groomarts.com

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Crufts 2014 - Best Selected Exhibitors DoggySwim: Canine Exercise Pools!

Making its debut at Crufts 2014 was the DoggySwim S290, a purpose-built, self-contained hydrotherapy pool for dogs, produced by UK market leading swim spa manufacturer Riptide Pools.

With five adjustable jets for dogs to swim against, and advanced filtration borrowed from Riptide’s larger pools, the clean, safe, temperature-controlled environment of DoggySwim provides the perfect place for pets to paddle, whether for exercise, rehabilitation or fun (and perhaps all three).

Sales Manager Sarah Self, speaking at the show, said, “Crufts were kind enough this year to give us this fantastic opportunity to meet dog trainers, vets, hydrotherapists and enthusiastic owners from all over the world and show them our product.

DoggySwim is completely new to most people we’ve met, and we’re very pleased with the interest and response it’s been getting.”

DoggySwim needs no plumbing, aside from a garden hose, and requires only a standard 13 amp outdoor socket to run.

Contact: Huw Chivers - Email: info@doggyswim.com Website: www.doggyswim.com - Tel: 01245 207345

K9 Bridle: Training Head Collar For Dogs...

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Total effortless control Stops pulling - guaranteed Back of neck control point Does not ride over eyes or mouth No discomfort or chaffing Can help check aggression 5 sizes to suit any breed Highest quality materials

The K9 Bridle works in a similar way to a bit-less bridle. It gives the dog signals that he can easily understand without twisting the dog’s neck or riding into his eyes. Designed primarily to stop dogs pulling on the lead it has proved to give amazing results with dogs that have behavioural and aggression issues, so saving many dogs from being sent for re-homing.

No strength is required by the handler making it ideal for people with disabilities. The K9 Bridle is being used by many of the best trainers and re-homing centres throughout the UK & in the USA. Next Generation of Training Halter www.k9bridle.com

This is a traditional head collar the dog is still ‘pulling’ and notice the eye infection caused by the head collar irritating the eyes.

This is a calm happy dog walking at heel in a K9Bridle.

The Knife Sharpener Guy: “Worlds Best Knife Sharpeners!”

The Knife Sharpener Guy is passionate about showing his customers how it is possible to always have a razor sharp knife to hand.

The different types of suction based knife sharpeners he sells all have the ability to produce excellent results even on inexpensive knives.

Of course, your quality steel knives will remain at their optimum sharpness much longer.

Recent additions to the range have a dedicated scissor sharpener incorporated into the new style sharpener. There are new scissors that have many extra uses and the very popular ‘Edge” is a portable sharpener for all your outdoor garden tools.

Having served his apprentice as a butcher, Stepan is convinced that he sells the “Worlds Best Knife Sharpeners’. Stepan is licenced to sell the fully patented Any sharp products, you can buy with the confidence of receiving a genuine product.

He supplies a number of cookery schools who use the products in their kitchens and supply students with a leaving pack that includes a sharpener and a pair of scissors. There are several celebrity chefs who have met Stepan at Food and Drink Festivals and are now avid users of the products.

Stepan can be seen online demonstrating the sharpener. He is also happy to offer advice by email.

The Knife Sharpener Guy, Stepan Hrycak, can be contacted on; Mobile: 07910 944826 Website: www.theknifesharpenerguy.co.uk Email: steph@theknifesharpenerguy.co.uk

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Crufts 2014 - Best Selected Exhibitors Jack Russell: High Quality, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads: Elegant and Functional Products Super-Tasty & Super-Healthy!

Our Company Jack Russell produces fashionable accessories for people who love pets, especially dogs and desire a high quality, elegant and functional products.

Mobile: 0039 348 22 02 925 E: g.bemporad@jackrussell-italy.it W: www.petbijoux.it/presentazionejr.html

We take great pride in our brands Barking Heads and Meowing Heads and we’d like to thank everyone at Crufts that came to talk to us.

All our products are 100% natural, wholesome and nutritionally positive ranges of dog and cat food, made with healthy, UK-sourced ingredients of the highest quality. Every mouthful is complete and balanced and there’s something for everyone, from the littlest ones like our Brambles to old and wise ones like Gramps (and all those in between.)

Since every dog and every cat is just a little bit different, we have been really careful in developing a range of ultra-premium food that’s super-tasty and super-healthy! In addition to our core dry ranges - we recently launched a Grain Free range and will be launching our wet foods shortly.

With treats already on the menu we hope your dogs and cats will continue to love Barking Heads and Meowing Heads!

Telephone: 0808 100 8885 Website: www.barkingheads.co.uk Email: enquiries@barkingheads.co.uk

Betty Miller: Lovingly Baked in Great Britain...

The Whelping Box: Unique, Affordable and Durable!

Precious bags either for confortably carrying your dog while walking in the city or travelling as well as to be used for fashion, coordinated to belts and leashes that increase her or his beauty and your elegance in every occasion.

T-shirts, scarves, customs jewellery and for gentlemen pure silk hand made ties with dogs designs according to different breeds with various patterns and colours which will relate you to your beloved and and faithfull friend.

Because of love, we started with our historical friend Jack Russell Terrier, who gave the name to the Company and Dachshunds, but we already have over 60 designs available of many other breeds and more are coming soon.

At Crufts this year Betty Miller had the best show they have ever had.

Both the canine and human visitors to the stand reacted very well to the exciting new range of treats. The Daventry-based bakery, which prides itself on producing high-quality dog treats and food, revealed Chilled Dog, with a calming blend of herbs, Fussy Dog, with aniseed, fenugreek and salmon, and Puppy Dog, with highly digestible protein for the growing puppy.

Also on show were Betty Miller’s famous Big Biscuits, which were as popular as ever among the big breeds, and several of the smaller breeds were keen to try them too!

The company’s Twitter feed was buzzing for the entire four-day event, with regular photos and updates allowing followers to check out the action at Crufts. Visit @BettyMillerPet to have a look at some of our lovely canine visitors.

At the whelping box we produce boxes that are Unique, affordable and durable!

Our boxes are made from 12mm MDF and simply slot together with no tools required. Our unique design sets our box above the rest making it one of the safest whelping boxes on the market. Our puppy shelves prevent mum from rolling on the pups and removes the chance of them getting stuck behind the traditional pig rail system.

Our raised floor allows the pups to maintain their body temperature preventing heat loss down into the floor. We have also kept the prices down and made our boxes disposable to eliminate the possibility of cross contamination however if treated properly and disinfected you would be able to use our boxes over and over.

We have hundreds of happy customers many have shared there pictures on our website www.thewhelpingboxonline.com and our facebook page aswell -www.facebook.com/thewhelpingbox - we love to here from you!

Telephone: 07825959545 - Email: info@thewhelpingboxonline.com

A spokesperson from Betty said: ‘We are delighted with the way the show went and with the large number of people we were able to see.

We are all eagerly looking forward to Crufts 2015’.

Betty Miller: E: Betty@bettymiller.com W: BettyMiller.com T: 01327 315310

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THE ONLY WAY WAS UP FOR THE EDUCATION SHOW 2014!

As the UK prepares to usher in the new National Curriculum, the Education Show 2014 provided the perfect platform for those seeking guidance and ideas to help with the change, with 9,734* people being inspired over the course of the show’s three days (20-22 March).

Taking place at the Birmingham NEC in March, the Education Show 2014 was designed to offer education professionals more opportunities than ever to discuss and explore this time of unprecedented change, and what the adjustments to the National Curriculum, assessment, inspection and budgets mean for them.

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workshops demonstrated how classroom technology can transform the learning process, providing top tips and practical examples.

Supporting the rich programme of CPD was the show’s wide variety of more than 360 suppliers that showcased the latest teaching tools, classroom resources and management tools. On hand to answer any questions, visitors could speak with them, and get hands-on with products and services best suited to meet their individual needs.

The rich programme of development seminars, targeted conferences and advice clinics, complimented by the presence of leading education suppliers, attracted 4 per cent* more visitors than in 2013, and the show’s overall footfall was up 5 per cent*, with a total footfall of 10,302*.

Anita Pal, event director for the Education Show at i2i Events Group, commented: “The Education Show 2014 was designed to supply educators with the advice and knowledge they need to prepare for the changes taking place throughout the sector. We are thrilled that visitors to the event have found the answers and information required to make key decisions, and have been inspired by the innovative work of experts and peers. We look forward to seeing what the Education Show 2015 has in store.”

Providing an ideal arena for school leaders to discuss and debate the issues most pressing for them was the School Leaders Summit.

Designed as the result of intensive research with educators, attendees discussed topics including assessment, Ofsted inspections, funding and academy conversion. This popular programme of seminars, workshops and networking sessions saw 1,732* school leaders attend the show this year, up 18 per cent* on the Education Show 2013.

Dominic Savage, director general of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), commented: “So many people, exhibitors and visitors alike, were saying, the Education Show has really got its buzz back. The National Curriculum changes have refocused attention on the resources teachers need and, as we look forward, the changes to examinations and approaches to assessment are going to make the Education Show 2015 even livelier.”

To assist schools in meeting new requirements, the continuing professional development (CPD) offering at the Education Show also presented more than 120 best practice sessions led by practitioners and industry experts. Informative new curriculum seminars, supported by popular ‘How Do I...’ workshops, offered visitors advice and guidance for key subjects at both primary and secondary. In addition, the Technology in Education feature and

The Education Show is an annual event held in March at NEC Birmingham. The Education Show 2015 will take place from 19 to 21 March 2015.

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The Education Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Two New Products Launched By Gratnells...

UK leading school storage manufacturers Gratnells, launched two new products at the Education Show.

The first, the stylish ‘SmartCase’ is made from super-tough polypropylene and fits into the same runners used on all Gratnells frames and trolleys. It comes in a choice of six dual-colour designs and opens up a whole new way of providing storage solutions that can be carried from classroom to any remote location – and back.

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Next was the Callero range of primary storage which has modular metal frames, with tubular handles and curved corners giving both safety and flexibility. The range includes A3 Paper Trolley, 8-tray Art Trolley and Artmaster storage unit with whiteboard. A Tilted Tray Unit and Shelf Unit both provide a better view of contents, and give the largest storage capacity, yet with the smallest footprint possible.

More information: W: www.gratnells.com T: 0800 169 6854 E: trays@gratnells.co.uk

Primary School classroom storage with: • Range of integrated storage units • Expandable, modular design • Small footprint, big storage capacity

Everything in its place.

www.gratnells.com GRATNELLS LTD, 8 HOWARD WAY, HARLOW, ESSEX CM20 2SU TEL: 0800 169 6854 FAX: 01279 419127 EMAIL: trays@gratnells.co.uk

‘Learning Rooms’: Success At The Education Show!

‘Learning Rooms’, a new initiative aimed at helping teachers transform learning in the classroom was successfully launched at the Education Show this year on Stand N67-M70.

The project was the brainchild of Gratnells who joined forces with Findel Education, to help teachers turn classrooms into spaces where learning can be inspiring, motivating and exciting.

Tony Hillyer, Managing Director of Findel Education and Murray Hudson, Gratnells’ Managing Director announced their joint initiative as the show opened. Presentations from Dr Katherine Forsey, one of the UK’s leading outdoor education experts, and Gareth Long, an award-winning education specialist ran through the 3-day event.

Learning Rooms offers FREE regular downloads for teachers when they sign up on its website and these will include video, audio and modules written by a panel of highly regarded educational experts.

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Learning Rooms is a FREE online resource for teachers. It provides a route, a plan, a way forward for turning your classroom – any classroom – into a place where children can achieve both academic and social success.

Sponsored by two of the biggest and best-known brand names in education – Gratnells and Findel – our mission is to make available the very best resources to help you build the most effective learning spaces in your school environment, including outdoors.

Once you sign up to Learning Rooms, all modules are accessible online and completely without charge.

Join Learning Rooms today at www.learning-rooms.com.

It costs nothing except your commitment.

Web: www.learning-rooms.com Email: mail@learning-rooms.com Tel: 0800 169 6854.

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Developed over two years, the first exciting new product by Loved By Kids is called Story Station. Launched at The Education Show, the Story Station classroom learning platform has been developed exclusively for schools by an independent panel of educational, publishing and digital experts. Our consultants have selected picture book titles, from the world’s leading publishers, and have helped us to create curriculum-linked EYFS and KS1 teaching resources and software that will help to inspire a lifelong love of reading and will be loved by kids!

Story Station features • Hundreds of lesson plans and class activity sheets.

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The Education Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Solve-It-Blocks: Building Children...

Solve-It-Blocks was devised to integrate cognitive development for all children from 2+ to age 12 with competitive physical activity.

Solve-It-Blocks is an innovative new educational game, which supports the new curricula for early years and lifelong learning strategy throughout the UK. The active learning resource can be played from age 2 onwards, either individually or in teams and differentiates by levels of difficulty for all children.

If played in teams, skills such as higher level communications, better problem solving; practice of fine and gross motor skills, better team work, concentration and memory are all increased through games, as they heighten experience of life and environment. We believe that Solve It Blocks offers a resource embracing, literacy, number line, colour, shape, transport, national insignia and computational thinking. The increasing levels of difficulty has millions of combinations, is a one stop skills-shop and provides a provocative educational resource that mentally and physically stimulates and up-skills children, earlier and better than current practice.

We make a mental and physical impact by involving children in the process of developing a raft of skills in the one place at the one time; by using our “Universal Educational Resource” We aim to reach the UK nursery, primary and after school providers, clubs and associations as our resource gives them a new way of enhancing a child’s development of many skills in one activity. The product is based and grounded on well-established educational theory developed by Bruner, Piaget, Vygotsky, Skinner and Bandura, whom all had closely related theories on cognitive and social learning development.

UK curricular outline base requirements of common learning themes in pre-school and primary school. The main themes gather around number, letter, colour and shape. These, and other areas such as playing and learning, story-telling, and group activities are highlighted as constructs or the scaffolding required in the all-round development of the child.

To order your set please visit www.solveitblocks.com For further queries please contact sales@solveitblocks.com

BlueAV: Audio Visual Equipment Headstart Languages: “Learning Launching a new product into a new French with Camembear” sector is challenging but the number

Adding connection facilities to the standard model allows the use of computer screens for preview, touch screen use and a range of connectivity that includes VGA, HDMI, CAT5 and video in component or composite forms.

The unit comes with two anti vibration microphone mountings and all cabling enclosed within the column of the lectern. An led reading light is also part of the package when you purchase.

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Enabling any presenter, no matter how tall or short, able bodied or seated to utilise the facilities that a lectern should provide was always the first consideration in the design and development of this unique product.

Our ‘Learning French with Camembear’ programme has been designed by qualified foreign language specialists; it’s easy to deliver by teachers and practitioners, even if they have no prior experience of teaching French, while also being stimulating and exciting for children.

Learning languages is much easier if the child identifies with the subject matter, which is where Camembear, the friendly and fun teddy bear, comes in!

This gorgeous puppet makes children feel like they’re really communicating with a French speaker, encouraging them to interact and practise the words and phrases they’re learning.

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To register your school for their free Tour de France resources please visit www.headstartlanguages.co.uk and register your details on-line at the Grand Départ section of the website.

Learning French with Camembear Giving children a headstart in languages UK Primary Schools can now register for free Tour de France Resources Email enquiries@headstartlanguages.co.uk

www.headstartlanguages.co.uk

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IDS: More Than Just A Dancewear Company...

IDS is the UK’s largest trade supplier of dress-up costumes, accessories and dancewear. We have gained an incredible reputation for great quality products and a service direct to teachers and schools both nationally and internationally.

If you are a Nursery, Primary or Senior school looking for ideas and inspiration for early year dress-up, dance classes or school shows we have got it all covered with a 450 page catalogue packed with more than 8000 costumes, dancewear, and accessories at affordable prices.

Exhibiting at the Education show for the first time we have had a fantastic response telling us what a real difference we’ve made to teachers who are tired of sourcing items for school performances and shows from different suppliers. We are fast becoming the one-stop-shop provider to schools of all the products they need, when they want them, at highly competitive prices!

Having an experienced, passionate team on hand to help schools with ideas and tips, IDS have not only developed the unique one-stop-shop solution from stock, we also have an incredible show planning service when you visit our wonderful Showroom.

Contact IDS on 01626 882206 Website: www.ids.co.uk Email: orders@ids.co.uk

Show My Homework: No.1 Web-Based Calendar for Homework!

Show My Homework (SMHW) is a simple, web-based calendar aimed at helping teachers, students and parents manage homework.

Teachers: Our product ensures that homework is set effectively across the school, with statistics available by year, class, teacher and subject. Teachers can benefit and save time from setting homework in advance, reusing an abundance of resources, and even automatic grading.

Students: The ease of use and accessibility gives students a clear picture and allows them to prioritise their workload and stay organised using their personalised calendar, to-do list and email reminders.

Parents: For parents who wish to take a more active role in their children’s home-learning, they can by having their own SMHW account. We’ve given ‘power’ back to parents. They can now take a more proactive role in driving homework prioritisation, keeping tabs on homework without being intrusive.

W: www.showmyhomework.co.uk Telephone: 0203 397 7546 Twitter: @Showmyhomework

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“A simple and effective homework setting tool - once seen, forever used!” *Vivienne Qurrey, Acting Deputy Headteacher, St Bonaventure’s.*

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The Education Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Gear4Schools: Audio Music Sound Light Gear4Schools supplies a wide range products at an affordable price to education establishments across a range of brands including: Chord musical instruments, QTX lighting & sound, Citronic professional audio, AV:Link audio and video, Fluxia commercial lighting, Adastra sound installation and Mercury consumer electronics. Popular lines include well-built ukuleles, sturdy and robust classroom headphones, and powerful yet compact portable PA systems.

Gear4Schools is part of the AVSL Group Ltd, a leader in the UK consumer electronics market place.

We have been successfully supplying equipment across the UK and beyond since 1998. The company has a vast product portfolio and continuously strives to develop and diversify these product ranges in order to meet the demands of an ever-evolving technology climate.

If you are looking to procure affordable, quality equipment for your establishment, then please open an account with us by contacting sales@gear4schools.co.uk right now!

Trinity College London: Strengthening Arts Education.

Trinity College London is thrilled to have been chosen as one of the Best Selected Exhibitors in the 2014 Education Show Review and thoroughly enjoyed exhibiting at the show.

Arts Award and Artsmark are Brinscall St John’s School - Photo (Andy encompassed within Trinity’s UK Bulmer) cultural learning offer. These complementary programmes are both delivered by Trinity on behalf of Arts Council England.

Arts Award’s unique qualifications support young people to develop as artists and arts leaders. The programme is open to anyone aged Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea - Photo (Paul Maven) up to 25 and embraces all interests and backgrounds.

Artsmark is the Arts Council’s flagship programme, which enables schools and other educational organisations to evaluate, strengthen and celebrate their arts and cultural provision. Achieving Artsmark is a sign of commitment to high quality arts and cultural education.

To find out more about Arts Award visit www.artsaward.org.uk and find out more about Artsmark at www.artsmark.org.uk

Show-Me: The Original Boards Show-me, the international leader in student whiteboards and accessories, exhibited with huge success at the Education Show at NEC in March, helped along by Mr. Show-me!

Show-me® provides a wide range of drywipe products which support learning in almost any subject in the curriculum. Stimulating creativity, being quick and easy to erase mistakes, encouraging teamwork and classroom activities are some of the key benefits of this excellent teaching aid. Being very cost effective ensures that every class has the potential to prove these benefits.

The skills learned and acquired by using Show-me® boards have not proved to be replaceable with technology, but they support foundational skills in younger years and simple practicality for older students.

Our website www.show-meboards.com showcases the full range, along with a video demonstrating some of the key uses for them.

If you have any queries or comments we would be glad to hear from you on brett.tunley@show-meboards.com.

Cognosis: Fun & Competitive Play Cognosis is an original, new, exciting game that can be played by children and adults. It includes 600 original questions based on the 3 major question types used in Cognitive Ability Tests (CATs) (numerical, verbal and non-verbal reasoning). It is: A fun way to strengthen learning for children being tutored for 11+ or entrance/streaming exams.

An exciting alternative for children who will flourish using less pressured methods or who cannot afford expensive tutoring.

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A game that can be played at school, in a tutor group or at home.

A unique product that fills a gap in the market.

For more information visit: www.cognosisgames.com Follow us on Facebook: Cognosis Games Customer Feedback: Thank you - lovely to meet you today. I have used the game at my tuition session tonight and the girls loved it. Kind regards Jo, Chrysalis Learning Centre

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The Education Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Tute: Welcome To Social Education...

Tute, the UK’s first social education platform, was formed with the belief that great teaching should, and could, be made available to everyone, regardless of income or location. To achieve this aim, the company works to supplement teaching in schools by delivering a new online tool for teachers which supports them in delivering enrichment and booster activities across the curriculum.

Since its launch in 2012, Tute has helped nearly 110,000 pupils and supported over 300 primary and secondary schools across the UK. Established groups such as Achievement for All, BT, and Learning Grids such as YHGfL are now partnering with Tute to evolve the market, and to help improve pedagogy and impact.

As awareness and technical access continues to grow amongst UK schools, it is expected that the demand for the delivery of its tailored, curriculum based lessons to children from across the ability spectrum will expand even further.

Telephone: 0844 870 7651 Website: ww.tute.com Email: info@tute.com

Ponds For Schools: Let’s Go Pond Dipping!

Love Ponds? Heads, governors, teachers and the PTA loved our Bugzone Pond at this year’s Education Show.

We’ve done everything we can to make it really easy for teachers to make the most of their pond and wildlife areas. Most teachers know the value of ponds with their fascinating micro worlds within but it can be intimidating to start from scratch if you don’t know much about them.

The Bugzone Pond is a brilliantly designed liner with a safety cover included, it’s ready to install with detailed instructions. Ponds are a great habitat, particularly where there is limited outdoor space, they contain fascinating creatures and children can see life cycles and food chains in action. In just 10 weeks the Bugzone with just a plant kit can develop a thriving ecosystem, no expertise required!

We make stunning safety covers for existing school ponds, private gardens and public spaces too!

Telephone: 01299 877008 Email: info@pondsforschools.co.uk Web: www.pondsforschools.co.uk

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Traidcraft: Fighting Poverty Through Trade...

As the UK’s leading fair trade organisation, Traidcraft is dedicated to fighting poverty and works with communities in this country to support communities overseas. We provide a range of ways to help the school community integrate with fair trade, and getting involved means you receive discounts on our products.

Selling fair trade products in school can be an enterprise project for your students, and you can fundraise for your school at the same time!

So whether you’re interested in empowering students by running their own fair trade tuckshop, starting a regular grocery scheme by sharing catalogues, or even simply serving real ground coffee to teachers and parents – there’s an option for you.

Our dedicated volunteer Speakers can even visit your school and inspire a class or assembly with a fair trade talk. Our lovely team work to tailor everything we do to suit each school and budget, so get in touch!

Schools team: 0191 497 3999 www.traidcraftschools.co.uk

Earwig Academic Timelines Teachers are under everincreasing pressure to provide more teaching evidence and to have it ready at a moment’s notice.

Earwig provides schools with an app which enables teachers to capture moments using photos, video and documents and allocate these quickly and easily to pupils and subjects. These are then presented as a timeline for every child, class, subject, key stage or teacher. So Earwig schools are permanently Ofsted-ready.

The Earwig timelines provide each pupil with a unique and permanent record of their school career and when shared with parents improve parental engagement and pupil motivation.

Parents can also view the records in a school blog and diary, keeping parents in touch with the school. Earwig is a closed system, so images of children are protected.

Telephone: 0333 6666 166 Email: info@earwigacademic.com Web: www.earwigacademic.com

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The Education Show - Best Selected Exhibitors EasyRead Time Teacher: Yes your children CAN tell the time!

EasyRead Time Teacher can help you tackle the tricky subject of teaching your children to tell the time on an analogue clock. Our beautifully designed working wall clocks, used with a simple 3-step teaching system, wowed the teachers visiting our stand at the Education Show 14. Here’s how they work: Step 1: Read the number at the end of the long hand Step 2: Say which side it’s pointing to: ‘minutes to’ red side; ‘minutes past’ blue side Step 3: Read the number at the end of the short hand Like this: ‘8 minutes to 2’

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RM Education: The Leading Supplier of ICT to UK Education Since 1973!

Everything we do is focused on improving the life chances of people.

How? By delivering outstanding education products and services that help teachers to teach and learners to learn.

For more than 40 years RM Education has created an extensive range of innovative and award winning products, solutions and services – all carefully designed or selected to meet the specific needs of UK education.

We deliver everything from essential infrastructure and classroom resources like RM books and RM Easimaths, to the UKs most popular network and progressive cloud based school management solutions. Whatever you need, RM Education is your trusted advisor and valued ICT partners – The first choice for education.

For further information visit: www.rm.com. Alternatively you can contact us on 08450 700300 or email us: schoolsales@rm.com

CBiS Education: Computer Science Education Kits

Worktree: New Teaching Resource For Primary Schools...

CBiS Education provides Education Kits that promote & support Innovation, Engineering & Computer Science.

The two main kits are the robotic arm and the 4WD remote control car. These may sound like toys however they are so much more. Giving pupils robots to program allows an introduction to computing that is focused on the real world.

The robots are not simply aimed at one year group; there is a range of projects and teaching material applicable to all ages and aptitudes.

Research shows (and all the educators we spoke to at the Education Show agreed) that having work aspirations while at school helps children to achieve more in the classroom. ‘World of Work’ is a snappy new card game to raise children’s aspirations and social mobility by giving them quick facts about different jobs.

Our new kit, the “Emotiv Education Kit” includes an Emotiv EPOC headset and a powerful API. This premium kit is our answer to Special Education Needs as just with the power of thought it can control the other robots or any other integrated hardware.

All of our education kits contain a Raspberry Pi, a computer specifically designed for its programming capabilities. The kits also include an 8Gb SDHC Compatible Card preloaded with operating system and software, a powered USB Hub for multiple devices, a Case and a HDMI to VGA Cable.

Our kits work together to combine functionality e.g. use the headset to drive the car or move the robot arm just by thinking about it.

Everything that is needed to start teaching comes with the kits along with an optional 12 months subscription to our Moodle VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) platform.

For more info visit www.cbinfosystems.com/EducationalKits.aspx

“By far the best product at The Education Show” - Trevor Blunn, Head of ICT, The Connaught School, Hampshire Developed with schools in Milton Keynes, co-ordinated by education charity Worktree, ‘World of Work’ gets children to develop language skills for Literacy and career awareness for PSHE. This resource pack comes with 16 decks of the playing cards and a comprehensive scheme of work for three two-hour sessions in the classroom.

“World of Work provides an excellent learning journey for the children in a well designed, easy to follow and deliver package for teachers.”

The resource pack costs £125. Find out more at www.wowtalk.org.uk.

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The Education Show - Best Selected Exhibitors Live-N-Learn: Inspiring Confidence with Responsibility Live-N-Learn is the fastest growing provider of inspirational learning experiences for UK schools.

Supporting over 850 schools all over the UK, their unique range of fun but high impact courses for all ages and stages, develops personal responsibility, resilience and a growth mindset.

More and more schools are using Live-N-Learn to help close the achievement gap of pupil premium students, raise attainment through exam preparation workshops, support ‘off timetable’ days and deliver transition events for primary into secondary and also for sixth forms. These are supported with Staff & Parent Seminars.

Get in touch today to find out more about how Live-N-Learn could support your school or college.

Live-N-Learn have business opportunities available for the right people in a number of areas around the UK and abroad.

Call us on 0870 998 4432 Find us at live-n-learn.co.uk Email us info@live-n-learn.co.uk Follow us @livenlearnuk

Avery joined forces with twinkl.co.uk, the leading provider of printable teaching resources, to form a winning equation. Together, they demonstrated how simple it is to create and print personalised twinkl teaching resources using Avery Design & Print Online software and the Sticky Stuff for Schools range.

Teachers were able to pick up a variety of ideas and tips on how to create a fun, informative classroom using the Sticky Stuff for Schools products, which were available with an exclusive 50 per cent discount throughout the show. The Avery and twinkl teams were also on hand to help visitors edit their own resources to take back to the classroom, for free.

The Sticky Stuff for Schools products range from classroom display aids to learning objective labels, reward stickers, educational posters and signs.

The products were launched in partnership with twinkl.co.uk, and a whole host of eye-catching designs are available to use for free on the Avery website.

For more information visit; www.avery.eu/school.

Hands Up For Action: Working with Vulnerable Children.

: New Interactive Maths Resource!

Hands Up For Action is a charitable project working with vulnerable children in a range of settings in Kenya.

In the UK, we offer schools the option to support our projects through our school sponsorship package, which has been specifically designed to promote global awareness.

In Kenya, we encourage positive educational experiences to children in street child centres, juvenile prison, and low-income areas. Our goal is to inspire these children to move into and complete formal education successfully.

In addition to this, we educate children on topics which may be present within their lives, including healthcare, disease, and other personal issues. We recognise that development will not occur with just ‘plaster’ solutions; we recognise that education is paramount in ensuring a successful tomorrow.

We also welcome volunteers to come to Kenya and support our projects through our partner, Hands On Afrika.

To find out more, please visit www.handsupforaction.co.uk and www.handsonafrika.co.uk.

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Happy Numbers is a new interactive maths resource that is driven by pedagogy and supported by technology – not vice versa. Our sequential course of numeracy instruction is based on careful concept mapping.

The engaging exercises may look like games, but they are strategically designed to lead students step-by-step from concrete to abstract to algebraic thinking in maths.

Happy Numbers creates connections between targeted skills and develops the foundational learning necessary to understand them.

Students master each skill by approaching it from multiple angles, building deep understanding and procedural fluency.

Students can benefit from Happy Numbers on a variety of internet-enabled devices. Have an IWB in your classroom? Display our activities for whole-group instruction and modeling. Have a couple of PCs or tablets available? Happy Numbers is an easy and effective small-group center with no set-up, no clean-up, and individualised pacing. Have 1:1 iPad/Chromebook/Android devices? Students can all work on a topic simultaneously!

In addition to supporting student learning, Happy Numbers supports teachers. It’s easy to set up a class and then assign topics to the whole group or to individual students. Reports of student activity are easy to access and interpret.

To find out more about Happy Numbers, or to set up your classroom account, visit us at www.happynumbers.com

NATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW

National Convenience Show - Best Selected Exhibitors NATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW REVEALS BRIGHT FUTURE FOR CONVENIENCE SECTOR Attendees at this year’s National Convenience Show at Birmingham’s NEC demonstrated enthusiasm for the future of the convenience sector with exhibitors from FMCG giants, wholesalers and smaller start-ups demonstrating a wide range of innovative services and products aimed at giving c-store operators a head start in the increasingly fast-paced grocery sector.

Taking place over three days (24-26 March 2014) the event, which was co-located with Farm Shop & Deli Show and Food and Drink Expo, attracted thousands of visitors, as well as more than 300 brands and suppliers which included Booker, Heineken, PayPoint and Unilever.

Dan Marsden, Retail Marketing & Support Manager at Booker Wholesale and an exhibitor at the event, said: “We found the NCS very worthwhile, it was the best stand we have ever had and we had lots of visitors. Feedback was very positive and it gave us a fantastic opportunity to highlight the Fresh range available from Booker’’ Attendees witnessed a full schedule of events thanks to Live@the Counter, a programme of talks and panel debates featuring some of the top names in the industry. Visitors could witness Craig Clarkson from Heineken discuss innovation in the alcohol sector; Caroline Thompson from Subway talk about the company’s experience in the lunchtime food sector, a panel date on chilled food, and many events besides.

One highlight was Max Jenvey from Oxxygen Marketing, who hosted several sessions putting forward his argument that convenience retailers can increase revenue by opening cafes: “Food to go can deliver incremental footfall of 15% - and that’s a figure verified by both Him! and Mintel,” he said.

One of the biggest themes of the year was the changing face of cigarette retail. With a tobacco display ban due to hit c-stores in 2015, there was no shortage of exhibitors showcasing ideas to turn the challenge into an opportunity. In particular, dispenser specialists Servertab showcased a new machine, which kept cigarettes out of customers’ line of sight but allowed staff to access them easily.

Likewise, e-cigarette companies were out in force – as was legendary lighter brand Zippo, which encouraged retailers to increase revenue from the category by stocking pricier lighters.

Speaking about the success of the National Convenience Show 2014, event director Jack Halliday said: “We feel that this was one of the best NCS events ever. The sector is extremely vibrant, and this definitely spilled over into the NEC – there was a great atmosphere throughout all three days. As a result, the advance bookings for next year have already been incredibly strong, so it’s looking positive for the National Convenience Show 2015.”

Visitor Surjit KhunKhun, from Woodcross Convenience said: “We’re here to catch up with new suppliers, see what’s new on the horizon and find out about new things, and we’ve found it’s been great for that.”

The next National Convenience Show will be held at the NEC, Birmingham from the 22nd to 24th April 2015.

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National Convenience Show - Best Selected Exhibitors ESL Services: Disabled Access & Compliance Products.

ESL Services are probably the top Access Audit Company in the UK especially in the Retail Market.

ESL Services were founded in February 2003 and in September 2012 they added a new service where they Supply and Install Fixed Induction Loops with their Premier Partner Ampetronic “the world leading Induction Loop specialists”.

INDUCTION LOOP OFFER

WE WILL SUPPLY, INSTALL, PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATION AND CALIBRATION OF A CLD 1 INDUCTION LOOP.

All supplied with a 10 Year Warranty

Just £395.30 ex VAT - SAVING £145.30 The CLD1 Compact Loop Driver is designed for counter systems and small area perimeter loop systems. Measuring only 128 x 74 x 35mm and with an output current of 2.4A RMS, the CLD1 is the smallest and highest performance amplifier in its class.

Designed to Ampetronic’s high standards of reliability, with Ampetronic support, the CLD1 offers certainty of performance and the lowest lifetime cost available.

They have many High Street Clients including the Arcadia Group, Pets at Home, Pets4Vets, Greggs, Spar, Londis & Budgen and Premier to name a few.

The CLD1 has 2 separate microphone inputs with independent level controls.

At the recent NCS Exhibition they launched a new offer of a 10-year warranty on all CLD1 Induction Loops unheard of in the Industry.

The CLD1 in this application will project a field to the requirements of IEC60118-4 approximately 1m from the preformed loop.

Fitting an Induction Loop will assist you in helping people with ‘hearing impairments’ and comply with that part of the Equality Act 2010.

Upon completion of an Installation your Business will be automatically added to a website for Disabled People who look to see where they can shop and what services are being offered.

The website is called www.viewopendoors.co.uk.

Please call 01506 412791 or e-mail sales@esl-services.co.uk

All cable connections are made on a single face of the unit, adding flexibility and further simplifying installation.

The Premier Estates collection offers a full range of wines- entry level Spanish and Italian blends, our famous Italian varietals, fast growing New World varietals including Californian, South African, Australian and Chilean and not forgetting our sparkling Cava and Prosecco. Our competitive pricing ensures great value for shoppers and excellent margins for retailers.

Contact Details: Tel: 0121 707 9994/9995 Web: www.premierestateswines.co.uk Email: info@premierestateswine.co.uk Virginia House, 56 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7HX

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Premier Estates Wine: A Wonderfully Diverse Range of Wines!

Budge Brands was proud to bring Premier Estates Wine to the National Convenience Show and to meet many customers old and new. Our range of wines has been created specifically for the independent retail market- you won’t find us in the major supermarkets so you can sell with confidence.

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FOOD & DRINK EXPO INCORPORATING THE FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW

Food & Drink Expo Incorporating The Farm Shop & Deli Show FOOD & DRINK EXPO, INCORPORATING FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, CELEBRATES “MOST ENGAGING SHOW YET” Three days of innovation, inspiration and theatre combined to deliver the most compelling edition of Food & Drink Expo, incorporating Farm Shop & Deli Show, to date, confirming the show’s status as the number one route to the UK food and drink market.

For two decades the show has provided a vibrant platform to showcase a mix of undiscovered brands and household names alike, as well as offering a meeting place for some of the brightest minds in the industry – and this year’s event proved no exception.

More than 650 exhibitors converged at Birmingham’s NEC to provide visitors with a steady stream of edible innovation.

Buyers and decision makers across the whole industry, from grocery, wholesale and speciality retail to foodservice and manufacturing, were spoilt for choice in terms of the quality and range of products on show.

Emma Love from Mondelez International, one of the world’s largest snack companies, explains: “The breadth of categories on display was great. We went to discover the latest trends and companies that we’ve not heard of and you could see a real emphasis on health and natural come through in the products on display – there were lots of British foods too, which is always good. Novel branding and provenance were the key trends that stand out.”

Exhibitors were equally positive about the benefits of the show for them. Philip Yau from Bonnie Yau commented: “We had three very busy days and it was definitely worthwhile. We saw familiar faces and existing customers – plus we have been approached by many new prospects. We also received enquiries from new industry sectors. The show has been positive for us – the quality of leads was invaluable.”

Channel 4’s Fabulous Baker Brothers made a hotly anticipated appearance. The dynamic duo offered insight and shared guidance on building a successful brand with advice specifically aimed at retailers. And if that wasn’t enough, there were also sessions by Ms Cupcake, cheese guru Juliet Harbutt and Allegra Foodservice as well as many more informative presentations.

A Great New Idea The Great New Idea initiative returned to this year’s show to help pinpoint innovative thinking: visitors were invited to select their favourite ‘new idea’ from all the products and services showcased at Food & Drink Expo and Farm Shop & Deli Show.

Nottingham-based Riverside Bakery’s gluten-free pastry range NO.G was crowned the winner of Food & Drink Expo’s Best New Idea. Sam Benjamin of Riverside Bakery said: “We’re delighted to win the award, which was voted for by visitors to the Expo. We had a fantastic response from people who visited us at the show.

An increasing number of people can’t eat gluten and we wanted to give them back the British food they love, whether that’s a slow cooked beef pie or an indulgent chocolate tart. We spent over a year developing a special unique gluten free pastry that tastes wonderful.”

A wealth of opportunity

At the Farm Shop & Deli Show the Best New Idea title was scooped

by Yorkshire-based Fine Cheeses Ltd for its highly innovative Charcoal Cheese. The cheese is the first and only all-black cheese, made by blending creamy mature Cheddar with charcoal.

There was a real buzz about both Food & Drink Expo and Farm Shop & Deli Show this year. The aisles were alive with visitors hungry for both samples and for new business ventures.

Exhibitors were positive in the leads that were coming their way and confident in the opportunities that could flourish from their attendance at the show.

Event Director Jack Halliday said: “Each year we’re impressed by the number of new ideas on display at Food & Drink Expo, incorporating Farm Shop & Deli Show. We were inundated by exhibitors keen to show off their latest innovations and the winners were just two examples of the fantastic products on display at the show.”

There was an overall sense of achievement amongst exhibitors and visitors were highly impressed with the brands they had discovered. Networking was also a constant throughout the show, with new business relationships being formed every few minutes.

Leanne Crowther from Merangz said of the atmosphere at the show: “There was a very positive vibe with lots of real interest from genuine customers, and it provided a fantastic opportunity to do business and network. It has become a show that is important for us to exhibit at.”

See you in 2016?

Feeding hungry minds Visitors and exhibitors were also treated to masterclasses, interviews, panel debates and product demonstrations by some of the industry’s most sought after names in the Brainfood Factory and Farm Shop & Deli Live seminar theatres.

Attendees listened as industry experts delved deeper into the industry’s most talked about topics, learning how retailers and manufacturers play a key role in tackling obesity and malnutrition, as well as just how far we still need to go before we can officially say we’ve tackled the problem of food waste.

The excitement around the next exhibition is starting to build with many companies already booking their stands. Event Director Jack Halliday is confident that William Reed Business Media, the organisers of the show, will be able to continue to provide fresh content and attract exciting exhibitors to ensure visitors are compelled to return.

Halliday explains: “This year’s show was arguably the most engaging yet; testament to this is that fact that Farm Shop & Deli Show 2015 is already more than 50% rebooked! However, we never rest on our laurels – the food and drink sector continually innovates and we will keep pace with the industry to ensure we deliver a dynamic and thought-challenging show year after year.”

Food & Drink Expo, incorporating Farm Shop & Deli Show, was co-located with National Convenience Show and Foodex.

Farm Shop & Deli Show will return to the NEC in from 20-22 April 2015. Food & Drink Expo is a bi-annual show and so will next return from 18-20 April 2016.

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Food & Drink Expo - Best Selected Exhibitors Ten Acre: Handcooked With Love. Packed With Crunch.

Ten Acre are a brand-new range of hand cooked crisps; offering eight delicious flavours, including The Secret of Mr Salt, When Bombay Got Spicy, The Story of When Cheese Met the Onion, How Chicken Soup Saved the Day, When Hickory Got BBQ’d, The Amazing Adventures of Salt and Vinegar, When The Chilli Got Sweet and The Day Sweet and Sour Became Friends.

Not only are the crisps Vegetarian Society Approved, they are also Gluten, Dairy and MSG free, Vegan, Kosher and Halal. Every wonderful flavour entertains as well as satisfies by transporting your mind to the fictional village of Ten Acre and the stories you will find there. You can even establish your presence and sign up as an online resident at the village Estate Agents.

With Ten Acre, you’ll not only enjoy delicious, crunchy crisps which are sure to tantalise your taste buds, you’ll also be taken on an exciting and whimsical journey, meeting an array of interesting characters along the way… www.tenacrecrisps.co.uk www.facebook.com/10Acre @10Acre

Vleems Food: Partnering for Category Growth Vleems Food is an innovative manufacturer of bread convenience products.

Partnership and innovation are important values and we supply branded products, as well as private labels. Our product portfolio (both fresh and frozen) consists of Quarter Pounders, Premium Chicken Burgers, Kebab Sandwiches, Mini Burgers, Toasties, Burger Buns and Hotdog Rolls.

For more information please visit our website: www.vleemsfood.com Telephone: +31 591 55 20 00 Email: info@vleemsfood.com

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Italy Imported: Terracotta Wood Fired Ovens Handmade In Tuscany.

Italy Imported wood fired ovens are handmade in Tuscany and have been since 1502. Made with the same terracotta used for the tiles on the Florence cathedral, Italy Imported wood fired ovens are very different from other ovens available, they heat up quicker and stay hotter longer.

And literally last a lifetime.

We offer four ovens in the range from small to very large. All our ovens are D.E.F.R.A. Certified and exempt from the restrictions of the Clean Air Act meaning they can be installed anywhere. Use an Italy Imported wood fired oven to revolutionise the way you cook and entertain - anything you cook in your kitchen can be cooked in one of our ovens with fantastic results.

The only limit is your imagination.

Get in touch: Telephone: 020 7630 0757 Website: www.italyimported.com Email: info@italyimported.com

That Hungry Chef: Inspired By The World!

Welcome to That Hungry Chef, one of Britain’s hottest new culinary talents and founder of the most exciting mix of flavours and spices in a jar.

There’s the Curious Curries Collection: Achari Beef & Pork Vindaloo; spiced beef & pork relishes that make a great anytime-snack and also becomes a one-step meal just by adding water, coconut milk or tomatoes. No need to add meat!

The Mojo Risin’ range includes a Dangerously Hot Chilli Relish unlike any other chilli relish. You will not only feel the heat of the chilli but there’s lots of flavour thanks to the exciting spices in the recipe.

A British brand inspired by the world, products of That Hungry Chef come from PRATAP CHAHAL, a chef with over a decade’s experience of working in London’s favourite restaurants. Each of his handmade offerings is a testament to his painstaking attention to detail, unerring quality and an uncanny genius for combining the very best tastes.

Telephone: 0207 503 9058 Website: www.thathungrychef.com Email: info@thathungrychef.com

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Food & Drink Expo - Best Selected Exhibitors Vegesentials: 100% Pure, Raw & Rugeronis: Chilli & Garlic Secret Fresh!

Family Recipes...

Vegesentials is a family run business and launched the UK¹s first unpasteurised, pure and made from scratch Fruit & Veg Smoothie and Juice brand in 2012.

Vegesentials ŒHalf Fruit, Half Vegetable¹ Range offers unmatched naturally occuring benefits amongst leading competitors: * As low as 5.7% naturally occurring sugar. * Naturally occurring Vitamin A for healthy skin, vision, immunity; Potassium for healthy blood pressure and muscle function; Vitamin C to reduce tiredness fatigue and for antioxidants and immunity defence. * As low as 33 Calories per 100ml.

Vegesentials recently launched ŒFresh Kids On-the-Go¹, the first fruit and veg drink smoothie & juice brand for children.

The Brand is now in 5 countries across Europe and The Middle East (available in 7 countries at the end of April 2014).

Stockists include: Waitrose Supermarket (~200 Stores, England, Scotland, Wales & British Isles), Waitrose Online, Ocado, Booths, Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic, Irma Supermarket, (Denmark nationwide).

For more information visit www.vegesentials.co.uk

Oaxaca Taste: Authentic Artisan Mexican Cheese.

We write Oaxaca but we pronounce Wa-ha-ca.

Oaxaca Taste is an artisan Mexican Cheese Dairy who arrived in London just two years ago with a main aim of providing a real taste and flavour of mexican cheese in Britain.

Trying to cover the necessity to have in London one of the main ingredients in the Mexican cuisine, the director, Yarely Gallego thought: why not to start producing real mexican cheese in UK? So she did, she brought mexican cheese makers, she set up the factory in Slough and the dream came true: Oaxaca, Panela, Chihuahua, Ranchero, Requeson and Queso Fresco are the cheeses that at the moment complete our range but we always try to experiment and innovate with our products.

We are proud to be supplying the most famous restaurant in London like: Peyote, Mestizo, Santos, La Bodega Negra, Cafe Chula, etc.

So, if you want to know the latest news about us why not follow us on our social media sites: Facebook.com/OaxacaTaste @OaxacaTaste We do not say cheers, we say cheese!

Rugeronis - Secret family recipes blended in the original Rugeroni way.

Rugeronis produce a range of Chilli and Garlic relishes with distinct (and amazing) flavours of Herbs, fresh garlic and chilli, a taste of sun dried tomatoes and blended with the finest olive oils.

Current relishes are the Original Chilli and Garlic, the Lime Chilli and Garlic and the Mild Pepper Chilli and Garlic.

Rugeroni’s also produce a range of delicious Salad dressings (ideal for those lazy summer days) - a perfect bland of olive oils, herbs and balsamic vinegar. Now launching a range of BBQ kits containing a meat marinade, salad dressing and a relish absolutely perfect for the perfect BBQ. Rugeroni’s is now introducing a very new and tasty Pasta sauce crammed with onions and peppers, the finest Italian tomatoes, oregano and mixed herbs and a splash of fresh chilli and garlic - as they say it’s all in the taste!

Telephone: 01736 755 788 Website: www.rugeronis.com Email: mark@rugeronis.com

Stokes: Food Made Better!

At Stokes Sauces they like their food simple, good and delicious, so they make their sauces that way too. All made with great ingredients, no cutting corners and prepared in small batches in their Suffolk “saucery”, their aim is to produce the best sauce you can by in a jar.

The Stokes range embraces five important categories, each one an area where a great sauce can make good food even better; mayonnaise, relish & chutneys, traditional condiments, jams and of course ketchup & table sauces.

Take Stokes Tomato Ketchup, 200g of juicy Italian tomatoes go into every 100g, creamy Stokes Real Mayonnaise made with extra virgin olive oil and free range eggs, or their deliciously spicy Chilli Jam, perfect with cheese. The Stokes recipes are not only unique, but perfected by experts, with almost 20 years of sauce making experience.

Contact Details: Telephone: 01394 462150 Website: www.stokessauces.co.uk Email: sales@stokessauces.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/stokessauces Twitter: @StokesSauces

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Farm Shop & Deli Show - Best Selected Exhibitors

Hello Darlings: Lovingly Made - Naturally Flavoured!

It all started with Darling Spuds, a range of hand cooked crisps, “we knew that our crisps were delicious” says founder Judy Willis “and to create a point of difference we decided to make all our seasonings gluten free”.

This worked well for the fledgling brand, with accreditation from the Coeliac Society UK they were soon getting calls from several retailers, who wanted them on their “free from” shelves. “It’s been very exciting” says Judy “we are selling more and more and our little 18g bags have recently been listed by some airlines.

Judy and her husband Dave decided to expand the Darling brand, they now sell gluten free popcorn and their latest addition to the stable is Darling Corn, very moreish toasted corn kernels. They make small 18g bags for the airlines, and are about to launch the range in 40g bags for the UK market.

Website: www.hellodarlings.co.uk Email: info@hellodarlings.co.uk Telephone: 01494 774 422

Chocolati: Luxury Hand Made Chocolate Gifts In Ayr!

Ross & Ross Food: Fine Cotswold Food...

A family run company based in Ayr, Scotland, Chocolati produces high quality products from their new high spec production unit.

Ross & Ross Food are a Cotswolds based fine food company. They specialise in award winning handmade British Pate and Terrines using British ingredients. Everything is done by hand and made in small batches.

Specialising in handmade loose chocolates and bespoke packaging they are able to supply to any location in the UK. Exciting plans are currently underway to export to Europe.

Chocolati produce an attractive range of artisan bars, filled bars, lolly pops and hand rolled truffles, all proudly bearing the Handmade in Scotland logo and can be tailored to your requirements.

To date, Chocolati has a growing customer base of over 200 companies across Scotland, including 23 properties of The National Trust for Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo, University of Glasgow and Aldi, providing high quality, bespoke products.

Linda Galli has infused her passion and enthusiasm into her Chocolate and, together with her hardworking, dedicated team, has created a range that has been successful in turning Chocolati into one of the fastest growing Chocolate companies in Scotland. So what are you waiting for? Taste the passion with Chocolati!

Telephone: 01292 848 848 - Website: www.chocolati.co.uk

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The Range includes Chicken Liver Pate; Ham Hock & Parsley; Smoked Bacon, Chicken & Pistachio; Potted Pork; Duck Liver Pate with Port Jelly; Country Pork; Potted Duck.

Seasonal specials have included Wild Boar & Sherry; Lemon Chicken & Herbs; Pheasant & Walnut; Venison & Cranberry.

Available in 100g pre packed slices and 1kg Cutting Terrines.

The meat and other ingredients such as eggs and vegetables are locally sourced from farms in and around the kitchen in the Cotswolds.

The pair currently supply their award winning pate and terrines to the likes of Harrods and Daylesford as well as number of quality fine food stores and deli’s.

For samples and further information contact the Trade team on 01608 545 503 or alternatively email orders@rossandrossfood.co.uk

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Farm Shop & Deli Show - Best Selected Exhibitors The Fresh Olive Company: Suppliers of Olives to the Food Trade.

As a founding father of Britain’s Mediterranean Food Revolution, The Fresh Olive Company has been supplying the food industry with a unique range of premium quality, authentic ingredients for over 20 years.

Our product range includes olives, oils, vinegars, pestos and antipasti amongst many other Mediterranean delicacies. We pride ourselves on bringing product passion, expertise and a fanatical attention to service detail to an unrivalled customer base which includes the finest restaurants, hotel kitchens, high end food manufacturers, caterers and independent food retailers in the UK and abroad.

The Belazu brand was introduced by the Fresh Olive Company in 2000 to bring the same restaurant-quality delicacies to consumers.

Loved for their intense flavours, the product range encompasses oils, vinegars, Mediterranean cooking pastes and ingredients.

Telephone: 020 8838 1912 Email: sales@fresholive.com Website: www.fresholive.com

Woodandslate: Beautiful, Quality Suma Specialists Wholesalers: Vegetarian Organic Fairtrade Pieces that are Natural and Unique...

Suma Wholefoods is a worker-owned Based in stunning Snowdonia, woodandslate make high quality tablewares and food display items out of wood and Welsh slate.

This years’ range of presentation boards in wood as well as exquisite slate is now available with special prices aimed at hotels, restaurants and deli trade customers. Bespoke commissions are a speciality. www.woodandslate.com Twitter: @woodandslate Facebook: woodandslate Tel: 07769329055 Contact: Angela Delaney

cooperative and has been right from the start in the late 1970’s. Started in a kitchen in a Leeds side street, a man begins dealing Wholefoods around the north of England. In 1977, the small one-man business was sold and Suma the worker’s co-operative was born.

We’re still dealing Wholefoods but now we’re a multi-million pound business delivering over 7,000 ambient, chilled and frozen products within the UK and around the globe. Servicing all types of businesses from distributors, farm shops, delis, whole food shops and health food shops; providing organic, vegetarian and natural foods to all.

Suma’s no longer run by one man but by its workers. Our passion is just the same but this time it is a collective passion. One of the original members still remains. People and service are still our priority – a priority that has never left since our start up. And that’s why we truly believe we’re all together better.

Telephone: 01422 313 840 Email: newbusiness@suma.coop Website: www.suma.coop

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Internet Retailing Expo - Best Selected Exhibitors

THOUSANDS GATHERED TO HEAR THE FUTURE OF ONLINE RETAIL AT MOST SUCCESSFUL IRX YET! A 24% increase in visitors and queues out the door at Internet Retailing Expo 2014 London, 27th March 2014 – Over 5,000 of the leading retailers and suppliers of the multichannel industry passed through the doors of the NEC this week at the Internet Retailing Expo 2014 where John Lewis, Mothercare, Waitrose, Shop Direct and French Connection were amongst the names that shared their expertise with visitors.

Speaking at the show, Chris Haighton, Head of Retail Logistics at the Shop Direct Group, said: “IRX really covers the whole of the game so it’s nice to go and speak to people about personalisation, about web chat about internet marketing or emails, because that gives me a much broader understanding of the industry as a whole.”

Visitors also learned about the latest technology in the retail market from over 200 exhibitors across the ecom eco-system. After another successful IRX, Don Bush, Vice President of Marketing at online fraud prevention business Kount, said: “Internet Retailing events always draw an impressive quality of visitor owing to the superiority of the speakers and content of the show. This is the third year we’ve exhibited at the IRX and we plan to sign up in 2015.”

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Already looking to next year and in response to the growing need of delivery and logistics solutions for online businesses, IRX 2015 will see the launch of a brand new show – eDelivery Expo. With over 1.5billion parcels expected in order movements in the UK alone, the show is ideally placed to deliver an exciting mix of suppliers, education and best practice advice in this area. Alongside the IRX, the eDelivery Expo will deliver a full educational programme with case studies from respected retailers in conferences and workshops.

If you would like to learn more about both the IRX and the eDelivery Expo www.internetretailing.com and follow @etail and to join the conversation. The next Internet Retailing Expo will be held between the 25-26th March 2015, NEC, Birmingham.

INTERNET RETAILING EXPO

Internet Retailing Expo - Best Selected Exhibitors GoldenFeeds: Capitalize on high-quality product information GoldenFeeds is the global leader in product data services. For the company’s 130+ retail clients, GoldenFeeds generates, maintains and distributes high-quality product data, increasing both top and bottom-line revenue. Its unique solutions allow online retailers to bypass technical hurdles and ensure the most consistent and best-performing brand experience across all marketing channels.

With GoldenFeeds, online retailers save time and resources on generating high-quality product data, effortlessly increase brand’s reach and prevent misinformation from reaching customers. The company’s unique and language-agnostic technology eases global expansion and enables rapid onboarding and launching of powerful product data.

The recently released Product Analytics solution provides actionable insights, enabling online retailers to improve marketing budget allocation, increase merchandising effectiveness and capitalize on revenue opportunities.

Online retailers can leverage from valuable, real-time, information on their product offerings that include pricing and stock analysis, product mix, social traction and more.

GoldenFeeds (www.goldenfeeds.com) has strategic agreements with the top affiliate networks in both the US and the UK. For more information: uk@goldenfeeds.com

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CitySprint Retail: SameDay Delivery Courier.

CitySprint Retail offers flexible delivery services to pure play, high street and multichannel retailers. From store replenishment to final mile logistics solutions, including time-specific home deliveries, our suite of innovative solutions can help you deliver your promises and increase customer loyalty by providing the ultimate in convenience to your customers with same day, next day or nominated day delivery options, 7 days a week, including bank holidays.

Whether working directly with you, the retailer, or with your chosen logistics partners, we can act as a brand extension and deliver efficient and cost-effective last mile deliveries. Our network of 37 national service centres enables a culture of flexibility and reactivity allowing us to be creative when designing retail delivery solutions that fit your and your customers’ needs.

Telephone: 0844 700 6995 Email: retailsolutions@citysprint.co.uk Website: www.citysprintretail.co.uk

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INTERNET RETAILING EXPO

Internet Retailing Expo - Best Selected Exhibitors

Feefo: The Independent Customer Feedback System.

Feefo reviews are verified via sales data, whether collected online, or in-store. This ensures that only those customers that have genuinely completed a transaction with a business are invited to provide feedback. Businesses can gain insight into the successes and pain points of their sales cycle, while consumers can trust that they are reading genuine reviews prior to making a purchase.

Feefo also provides tangible rewards in terms of organic page ranking, and in paid search results. Google values the content provided by Feefo; using the data to generate Seller Ratings in AdWords campaigns.

Google calculates that displaying Seller Ratings improves AdWords click through rate by an average of 17%. Increased sales, reduced bounce rate and an excellent source of referral traffic are just some of the benefits listed by Feefo users.

Telephone: 08456 800 320 - Website: www.feefo.com

FACT-Finder: Market leader for on-site search and facetted navigation for online shops!

FACT-Finder is Europe’s market leader for on-site product search, Europe΄s leading conversion engine facetted navigation and merchandising in online shops.

The error-tolerant conversion engine is language independent, and is used in more than 1,300 online shops internationally.

The product data feed optimization tools from FACT-Finder build a solid ground for a data driven customer experience and is the ultimate technology to create a cross channel retail strategy. The perfect product data increases visibility in all digital channels from online shop to instore terminal.

Depending on their product line, online shops have been able to increase their ecommerce sales up to 33 per cent shortly after integrating the technology. The high-performance system is available as a SaaS solution. In April 2014 international innovation magazine “Red Herring” listed FACT-Finder among Europe’s top 100 technology companies.

For more information please visit: www.fact-finder.com Alternatively call FACT-Finder on 020 3008 7715.

iAdvize: Real-Time Online Customer Service...

Easypack Receive Royal Stamp of Approval!

iAdvize is a an online customer service solution which enables companies to interact in real-time with their online visitors, via Click to Chat, Click to Call and Click to Video.

Easypack are specialists in producing the highest quality paper cushion packaging systems and supplies. For over twenty years we have delivered packaging products, solutions and systems to many industry sectors across Europe, combining market-leading products with a passion for exceptional customer service. But don’t just take our word for it. Easypack is an incredible three-time winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and most recently picked up the ‘Best Selected Exhibitor’ award at the Internet Retailing Expo 2014!

These communication channels, combined with a smart behavioural targeting engine, improve customer satisfaction and increase conversion rates on ecommerce websites.

The solution is used by over 1000 companies throughout Europe, including Sony, Monster WW, Air France and The Kooples, in a range of different industries. iAdvize is also the leading live chat solution in France where its headquarters are located.

In March 2014, iAdvize exhibited for the first time at the Internet Retailing Expo and will be present in October at the Ecommerce Expo in London.

For more information, visit www.iadvize.com, where you can find out about our solution and chat with us! You can also call +44 (0) 2034 450 590 or email contact-uk@iadvize.com.

We are a manufacturer with a conscience and all Easypack paper is 100% recycled and 100% biodegradable; last year our customers saved over 155,000 trees* from being unnecessarily cut down, just by using our recycled paper! Visit us at the upcoming Business Show at the ExCeL London on May 15-16th for some exclusive deals and to enhance your businesses’ green credentials. *Figures are derived from the weight of paper sold, based on one ton of paper using 26 virgin trees to produce.

Telephone: 0845 838 0168 Email: info@easypack.net Website: www.easypack.net

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Visit Jewellery & Watch London Saatchi Gallery, 18-19 June 2014.

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