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Previous news articles from Glencrest.
Special Offer - Parasols
Whilst stocks last..!!
We are offering 25% off all market parasols to make way for our new 2008 premium packaged range.
Order by pallet to receive this fantastic discount.
Product Qty per pallet Price each Pallet price
2.0m - 84 mixed colours - £9.38 - £787.92
2.5m - 72 mixed colours - £13.13 - £945.36
3.0m - 42 mixed colours - £16.88 - £708.96
You can mix and match the colours to suit but you must order a pallet of one size.
Delivery within 3 - 5 days, Proforma payment.
Current Stocks are as follows:
To place your order or reserve stock please don't hesitate to contact our sales team via email, phone or fax.
Phone: 01268 769641
Fax: 01268 562950
Email: sales@glencrestseatex.co.uk
Or contact your area Representative
Regards,
Glencrest Seatex Sales Team
Solex
As well as the Glee Exhibition Glencrest will also be exhibiting at the New Solex Show in July at Telford, we look forward to seeing customers both current and new at what promises to be a very interesting and inspiring event.
Cushions
Colonial is still top of the shop
The most popular range of cushions is still the Colonial Range and this year it continues to go from strength to strength. In fact it's so successful that we don't intend to change the format for that range this year. The large stand carrying a good selection on the shop floor has proved very useful for retailers, (shop floor storage is a time saver), but has also produced increases in sales which is what it's all about!
Look ahead to 2008…
Staying on top of new designs and making certain that you the retailer sell up to date products, we are introducing a new range of exciting vibrant colours for 2008. These are intended for the new younger market so whilst Green will still be the best seller you won't miss those important sales to new buyers.
Flexifit new colours
Our Flexifit cushion range suits all Textilene and metal furniture providing a comfortable solution at an inexpensive price. Whilst Textilene is a great idea for outdoor furniture it is not actually that comfortable particularly if you’re wearing a skirt, dress or less, but cushioning the problem means that you’re left with less of an impression where you don’t want it!
The Flexifit cushion design means cushioning is placed correctly on the seat and back, doesn’t slip and thanks to our fabulous new colour range, comes in colours to suit all outdoor garden designs.
Show them off to best effect by displaying on your Textilene ranges in store, customers who already do this have reported great sales increases. Don’t miss out!
New for 2008
Water Resistant Acrylic Cushions with colour fastness to level 7
This fabulous new range of Cushions and Parasols is available in all product types from Pads to Loungers. Using very high quality Waterproofed Acrylic* this cushion collection looks fantastic on all Teak and Hardwood furniture. The collection was well received at Glee and most customers have already placed orders. Preferring to dress the wood furniture they are buying with these fine bespoke cushions they say it will make a nice change to the standard plain Green, Terracotta and Blue currently available from their wood suppliers. The margins also are a great deal higher so benefit all round!
Stock is limited so make sure you order early to ensure supply throughout the season.
*The Fabric has been Waterproofed but as the cushions have zips for easy washing this means that the cushions themselves will not be totally waterproof but the odd shower or being left out overnight no longer presents a problem.
Production
Glencrest go large in China!
We have expanded our China Division and recently moved into a modern, larger factory to cope with demand. Our Chinese factory produces cushion cases under strict rules meeting the UK's British Standard Fire and Safety regulations BS5852. The fillings, finishing and quality control are all carried out at our Wickford Factory in Essex ensuring that you receive a first class cushion to the very highest standard.
and at home...
We've created more storage space at our Wickford site ensuring that we have the cushions you want, when you want them. We now have over 25,000 sq ft of storage and production area all dedicated to producing Garden Furniture Cushions and Parasols.
New Cushion Display Stand
Increasing sales for our customers includes effective merchandising as well as great products, that’s why we have invested yet again in our display stands providing top value presentation and shop floor storage.
Each stand comes with a hanging rail and two adjustable shelves so that you can choose how you want to display the cushions. Taking up very little space and holding 25 Recliner cushions or an assortment of any cushions these stands are attractive and generate increased sales for the replacement cushion market. Produced in MDF with castors makes positioning easy and being available at cost price with complimentary stock the stands actually cost nothing once you’ve sold the free stock.
Please order early as numbers are limited and customers have been taking multiple units so stock is reducing fast.
Glee stand and show
We increased the size of the stand again this year to accommodate our new lines and to give more space for freedom of movement so that our customers could view more easily our entire range.
Increasing each year, our collections now encompass the widest range of styles, colours and types of cushion for the replacement market and also for 'up selling' your wooden garden furniture sets, dressing them well makes a huge difference to their attraction.
Part of our commitment to our customers is that we offer the widest range of best quality products at the best price, making it easy to use us as your one stop shop, saving time on shopping around and saving money on bad quality high risk products.
The wonders of the web!
There's no getting away from the latest news that sales directly from or related to websites has hit an all time high and will rise even faster this year. This is something that none of us can afford to ignore and something that we at Glencrest Seatex have already done something about.
You'll notice that we have a great website; well it's working in more ways than one. In addition to being a fantastic shop window for our products it's also paying dividends for our stockists. Now that we have all of our stockists locatable by postcode search customers know exactly where to find our products and can go straight to YOUR, website. You can reap the benefits of direct business from our site to yours.
How? Simple, we charge £50 to put your link onto the current details and keep it there for a year. Unbeatable value, direct contact with customers searching for products that you stock.
So, to get more out of your website, and ours, call us today and sign up, make sure that you are part of the 2007 website attributed sales figures.
Clean and 'Green'
Have you taken advantage of our Golden care packages yet? If not then have a look now. Time's creeping on already, the outdoor furniture is needing a spruce up and your customer deserve to have the best. We've literally got something for everyone, from aluminium cleaners to hardwood brighteners and that all important BBQ degreaser. Whatever your customer needs to make his grimy outdoor furniture and accessories shine like new we've got it. But the most important thing to remember is that ours is 100% eco friendly, nothing that will damage the environment and in this very 'green' conscious time your customers will thank you for that.
Back Black
Black is back, actually it's never been away and for us it's been a real winner, so successful in fact that you can now get the CC range of cushions in black as well. If you've not tried black yet give it a go, customers who have done so have been amazed at the rate of sale. It's a new classic.
2007 catalogue
Have you got our latest catalogue? You should have, but if not, or you need more call now on: 01268 769641
Glencrest Seatex wins LOFA best stand award
Glee this year was a huge success for us, not only did we have an outstanding number of new and existing customers come along to the stand but we won the LOFA Best Stand Award.
Each year we've increased the size and specification of the stand, adding an upper floor in 2005 was necessary to give us more space and for us to be able to speak to our customers away from the hassle of the main floor. It has been such a success that we now couldn't do without it and this years Glee saw us using it more than ever. It was the perfect backdrop for our products, everything was clearly visible and for us that's no mean feat. Getting the space right is crucial, designing the stairs so that they don't obscure the lower section, making sure that the upper floor doesn't shadow the lower floor, all of it takes time and a great deal of effort, but it paid off.
What a bonus then that we won an award with it and what a great tribute to our staff, all of whom contributed to the design.
What's in store from us for Glee 2007? You'll have to wait and see.
For more information call us direct on: 01268 769641
NO PRICE INCREASE FOR 2007 ON ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS?
In these challenging times it's just not realistic to keep raising prices, even though our suppliers raise theirs. So within reason we are trying to keep a lid on what we can, therefore for 2007 you'll see no rises in any of our prices
Noir! Our brand new addition to the Bespoke collection...
...has to be seen to be believed, a gorgeous black with contrasting cappuccino piping, it's where cushions need to be for 2007. Market tested in Taskers of Liverpool, it was a sure fire winner. Now this is seriously worth looking at. We know that black never goes out of fashion and it took a long time to get the idea across into the garden centre market, but now it's out there you won't be able to stop it. Outdoor living is as fashion conscious as any market and the customer knows this, so it's black on the Garden Centre Catwalk for 2007.
Whilst we're on black...
Our Flexifit range made a huge impression this year
Those that ordered have reordered, those that didn't are clearly missing out. Ask others who have run the line, they'll tell you what a great seller this is. Built to accommodate a wide range of aluminium and Textilene furniture it's where the patio and terrace set are at, being able to choose from steamer, lounger and recliner options no-one's left out!
Seen our latest environmentally safe Golden Care range of products?
Something that we are very keen for you to take advantage of; it's the latest range of complete care items for outdoor living. We have everything in the cleaning, patinizing, protecting and polishing range to care for furniture in Teak, Textilene, Resin; barbeques in Stainless steal, timber decking plus fabric cleaner and hardstone protector. Golden care maintenance products not only perform well, they are also safe for the environment. Being manufactured using a water-based solution they are completely free of solvents, also non toxic, non corrosive 100% biodegradable and will not irritate the skin. Almost all other like products being sold are oil based and carry warnings of toxicity on the label. You can present our Golden Care range in a smart hardwood stand with free TV which runs the promotional video if you order the full set, or you can have a reduced range in simpler display packaging. All products have been test marketed in Bents, Ruxley Manor and Alton Garden Centre, results were very good and all said yes they would like to continue to sell the Golden Care range. It is essential to be able to offer the full range of products to the customer who, let's face it, pays a lot more on their outdoor living accessories nowadays than ever before and wants to keep everything looking as good as new!
P&O choose Glencrest Seatex for their passengers
Glencrest Seatex Colonial Cushion Collection has been selected by one of the world's major Cruise Liner Companies, P&O, to make travelling with them even more comfortable.
Our fully zipped Navy Mini Stripe Armchair Cushions, already a favourite with customers, are designed for easy machine washing, essential when used in a commercial environment. Using 100% Polyester for the covers these smart cushions provide the high level of rot resistance necessary for Ocean Going liners.
A growing number of Liners now use our cushions, selecting different fabrics for each ship. Steamer Chair Cushions have also been supplied. Originally Steamer Chairs, designed in Victorian times specifically for use on board liners, were covered with towels, as passengers attempted to soften their impression!! Not any more; the impression you get nowadays is quite different, with our cushions you get exceptional comfort and great looks.
We couldn't ask for a better environment to prove the quality of our products.
Flexifit, a hot little black number
The latest innovation and brand new product for 2006 is the Flexifit cushion, the ultimate in designer chic and a first in outdoor conceptual cushion culture. Designed to fit Textilene ergonomic furniture, Flexifit, which comes in a seriously stunning black with steel coloured eyelets, fits any height of chair just by adjusting the roll over top and fastenings.
This is a seriously chic look for the design conscious consumer; targeting terraces, patios, roof gardens et al. this little black number is the one to look out for on the garden centre cat walks for this season
Golden Care shone at Glee
Brand new to Glencrest Seatex this year, the Golden Care Range of products covers the entire range of cleaning, restoration and protection for outdoor furniture, barbeques and other accessories. In addition and very importantly they are 100% water based, contain no solvents, are non-toxic, non-corrosive and 100% biodegradable, (unlike the greater percentage of competitor products).
There are six products in the teak range plus a three in one kit; eighteen in the aluminium, steel, hardstone, glass, resin and wovens range three in the decking and fence range and three in the BBQ range.
The teak and hardwood range
Bringing teak back to life after years of ill treatment and neglect might seem like an impossible job, but Golden Care has a range of products perfectly placed to do just that. Their teak cleaner, which also comes with the correct application sponge, brilliantly restores discoloured and dark grey teak and hardwoods, bringing back the original look. To retain that look use it's companion, the Golden Care teak protector for a finish that lasts up to four times longer than other proprietary protectors. As a gift item these are available as a three in one kit, including application tools. Teak is most often known for it's grey weathered look, using the Golden Care patinizer wood achieves a measured patinization without black spots, green patches or any other discolouration. To achieve an even lighter finish there is a specific whitener which takes the teak to a silvery grey / white colour, slows the effects of weathering and prevents green or black spots. For the ultimate in protection against wine stains, grease, coffee etc use the teak shield, it impregnates the wood and gives an almost invisible shield, it is also very suitable for indoor wooden furniture. For hard woods of a much redder or darker colour the hardwood protector brings out and maintains a naturally darker, redder colour for longer. All of the other products can also be used on these hardwoods.
The casual furniture range
For anodised aluminium Golden Care has restorer, to restore weathering and oxidisation, polisher, to take corroded surfaces back to it's original state and protector to maintain the original shine and look of anodised aluminium for longer. For powder coated and cast aluminium there is a cleaner and wax polisher, which removes all the grime and then protects the finish and for stainless steel there is a cleaner, a polisher and a combined two in one product. For Textilene and wovens there are specific cleaners and other fabrics benefit from dedicated cleaners and protectors. Hardstone, glass and resin also have their own cleaners, protectors and polishes.
Next come the decking and fence products, there is a complete range including cleaner, protector and patinizer that can be used on any hard wood. Old decking and fencing can be brought back to life and made to look as good as new, to either the original colour of the wood or a patinized grey.
Last but not least a range of products for cleaning, degreasing and polishing barbecues, also available as a three in one kit for gift and easy storage.
To show these products off to best effect the Golden Care range can be displayed in a hardwood merchandising unit which incorporates a t.v. screen and dvd player for playing the instructional DVD, an invaluable way to get the message across to the customer.
For more information please contact your local Glencrest Seatex agent or the main office on: 01268 769641
Black is a turn on in the garden
Showing off against stainless steel barbeques and patio heaters, outdoor furniture can no longer be caught naked, so what should it be wearing?
Go for something black, distinctive yet tasteful; cool to lounge on but hot to be seen with and very very desirable. A set of black bespoke cushions topped off with a black parasol leaves nothing to the imagination and reveals the truth about gardens, they can be good looking.
Never out of vogue, black is always strong in the fashion market. But fashion is not confined to the catwalks; now design conscious Glencrest Seatex, who last season introduced the top seller Flexifit black cushion for Textilene furniture, moves further forward in the garden cushions market with their bespoke range of black cushions suitable for all types of outdoor and conservatory furniture.
With the latest 'must have', being the cool, clean and distinctive designer patio, terrace or roof garden, comes the equally cool and clean designer furniture perching on it, but cushions maketh the furniture, naked simply doesn't do it.
For local stockist information call: 01268 769641
Increased range of CC Market parasols
We now carry 2m, 2.5m & 3m hardwood parasols, plus a 2.5m aluminium crank handle all in blue, green, terracotta and natural. With the upsurge in wannabe posh garden looks a parasol is the icing on the cake, so catering for all sizes and colours makes sense. It's hard to get everything right all of the time, but we're certainly trying with this increased range. It's true to say that as tables alter in shape and size so do the parasols that go with them and we're running to keep up!!
POS, it's what grabs the customer...
...and sells him the product essentially so we'll help you to increase it. We have a range of merchandising options from large timber units that hold our replacement cushions, storing the product on the shop floor so releasing stock room space for you, to our functional dump bins, low level, easy to see and easy to use, that hold the cc range.
We've expanded our warehouse space!
Despite poor weather business is still increasing and so we've expanded our warehouse space. We now have an extra 7,500 square feet of space, (and it's filling fast), taking us to 28,000 sq feet in total.
A very big thank you, to all of our customers
Support from you is key, so come along to our stand at Glee and see how we in turn are supporting you with our great promotions for the coming season.
Agent details
For more information on all products, promotions and orders please see the local agent list below.
North West, North Wales David Biggs Tel: 01704 531877
North East Graham Jackson Tel: 01904 704000
South West, South Wales Judy Fisher Tel: 01392 876644
Midlands, East Anglia, Ctrl. Wales David Chatterton Tel: 01869 338368
Channel Islands Paula Burbridge Tel: 01481 236246
South East Gwyen Davies Tel: 01403 730315
Scotland Eric Bushell Tel: 0191 3734609
Store within a store
Now you can have your very own Glencrest Seatex mini store, convenient, manageable, self service merchandising units that display our cushions and parasols, allowing stock to be carried on the floor, saving you vital re filling time.
This latest innovation from us shows that we've been listening to you, our customer, and putting your needs first. We know it's hard to find room to stock products and to have to re fill several times a day, so we've produced a purpose built unit that you can stand on the shop floor which will hold a huge amount of product saving you a lot of time.
This merchandising unit holds our complete range of cushions and even our parasols. Everything stays neat and tidy, presenting a fully self service module, placed either flat against a wall or in a central island position it encourages your customer to walk around, take time to choose and consider the options, because they have the entire range available.
Make the most of your floor space; contact us now to order one.
Golden Care
Sales continue to grow for our Golden Care range of garden furniture and outdoor product maintenance. Tested in three of the UK's most prominent Garden Centres last season, the entire range came up trumps, confirming our judgement on the saleability of this high end product. Golden Care was launched at Glee and to date we have been amazed at the up take and sales. The tailor-made point of sale stands makes it easy for the consumer to select the right care product for outdoor furniture be it Teak, Hardwood or Aluminium. Eco friendly and easy to use, these products are just flying off the shelves.
Free T.V.
To aid sales even further there is a free television unit which fits neatly into the stand (on orders of 3 stands), which runs a video explaining how to use the entire range of products. To make life easy and to reduce your stock holding, refilling is just a matter of ordering an outer of the replacement items that you need and these will be delivered within 24 hours. If you haven't got the Golden Care stand in your store then you should have, those already in the know are getting great sales and great margins.
Call now to get yours: 01268 769641
Golden Care Sales Soar
Now the weather has finally picked up people are getting their old furniture out of storage and the last couple of weeks has seen a huge increase in Golden Care treatment sales. Whether its TEAK, HARDWOOD, RESIN WEAVE, TEXTILENE, RESIN or STEEL there is something in the range to get that old set looking new.
Proven to last 4 times longer than Cuprinal, Ronseal and other leading brands Golden Care does not only offer value for money but a real saving on the environment.
Being a water-based, solvent free product it might be a little more harmful on the pocket but not the environment..!!
To order a Golden Care brochure or see the entire range please visit www.glencrestseatex.co.uk.
Special Offer - Parasols
Get them before they go..!!
2m Parasol
Terracotta
£10.00 each
Normally £14.95
Minimum Order
77 Per Pallet
Specification
9kg . Plain Terracotta . Boxed . Full Colour Label . 38mm Pole
180 Gram Polyester Canopy . Pulley System . Brass Effect Trim
(Base not included)
Availability
400 Pieces
This offer is available throughout February and March.
To view all our products please visit our website - www.glencrestseatex.co.uk
30 Day Payment.
To place your order or reserve stock please don't hesitate to contact our sales team via email, phone or fax.
Phone: 01268 769641
Fax: 01268 562950
Email: sales@glencrestseatex.co.uk
Or contact your area Representative
Special Offer - Parasol Base
Get them before they go..!!
Flat Steel Parasol Base
£8.50 each
Minimum Order
80 Per Pallet
Specification
12kg . Plain Green . Boxed . Full Colour Label
Availability
650 Pieces
This offer is available throughout November
To view all our products please visit our website - www.glencrestseatex.co.uk
Delivery before December 31st.
Proforma payment.
To place your order or reserve stock please don't hesitate to contact our sales team via email, phone or fax.
Phone: 01268 769641
Fax: 01268 562950
Email: sales@glencrestseatex.co.uk
Or contact your area Representative
Special Offer - Parasol Bags
Get them before they go..!!
Parasol Bags
£4.95 each
Normally £9.95
Minimum Order
1 Outer
(10 per outer)
Specification
Plain Green . Polythene Bag . Full Colour Label . Carry Handles
Water Resistant . Rot Resistant . Fade Resistant
Availability
500 Pieces
This offer is available throughout February and March
To view all our products please visit our website - www.glencrestseatex.co.uk
30 Day Payment.
To place your order or reserve stock please don't hesitate to contact our sales team via email, phone or fax.
Phone: 01268 769641
Fax: 01268 562950
Email: sales@glencrestseatex.co.uk
Or contact your area Representative
Special Offer - 2.75M FSC Parasol
Get them before they go..!!
2.75M FSC Parasol
Cappuccino
£25.00 each
Normally £44.90
Minimum Order
1 Pallet
(46 per outer)
Specification
Cappuccino . FSC Nyatoh . Pulley System . Boxed
Water Resistant . Rot Resistant . Fade Resistant
(Base not included)
Availability
150 Pieces
This offer is available throughout February and March
To view all our products please visit our website - www.glencrestseatex.co.uk
30 Day Payment.
To place your order or reserve stock please don't hesitate to contact our sales team via email, phone or fax.
Phone: 01268 769641
Fax: 01268 562950
Email: sales@glencrestseatex.co.uk
Or contact your area Representative
Currently out of Stock
Stock Information
Below you will see a list of the products which are currently out of stock. Please refer to this list before placing orders to ensure we can deliver the goods required. If you would like to know when/if one of the products shown below is back in stock please contact us via the trade contacts link.
CC Collection
CC Three Seat Bench - Plain Black
CC Armchair - Plain Black
CC Seat Pad with Back - Plain Black
CC D Pad - Plain Black
CC Two Seat Bench - Plain Black
CC Two Seat Bench - Plain Green
CC Three Seat Bench - Plain Terracotta
Colonial Collection
Colonial Seat Pad - Jade Green
Colonial Recliner - Green Check
Colonial Seat Pad with Back - Navy Check
Colonial 2.75m Cover - Navy Check
Bespoke Collection
Bespoke Placemat Pack of Six - Midnight Blue
Bespoke 3.5m Cover - Midnight Blue
Bespoke 2.75m Cover - Midnight Blue
Bespoke D Pad - Midnight Blue
Bespoke D Pad - Summer Green
Bespoke Round Pad - Summer Green
Bespoke 3.5m Cover - Summer Green
Bespoke 2.75m Cover - Summer Green
Bespoke 2.75m Cover - Moss Green
Bespoke Two Seat Bench - Noir
Bespoke Three Seat Bench - Noir
Bespoke Placemat Pack of Six - Noir
Bespoke D Pad - Sunset Terracotta
Sturdi Collection
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