Stewart: seed tray giveaway for Garden Re-Leaf Day
Stewart, the recognised market leader in the manufacture and distribution of quality garden products is excited to announce they are giving away growing pots and seed trays on a first come first served basis to Garden Centres up and down the country. Their generosity will be in support of Garden Re-Leaf Day on Tuesday 13th March 2012 which will be raising funds for Greenfingers, the gardening world’s charity, dedicated to creating magical gardens for children’s hospices.
Garden Re-Leaf Day has inspired the gardening industry as well as gardening retail and production communities up and down the country in support of this fund raising, fun filled event. Projects include wacky wheelbarrow competitions and mini garden Olympics as well as schemes to transform streets with sponsored hanging baskets and the creation of a garden in a school for disabled children.
Stewart was founded in 1945 and has achieved an enviable position in the domestic market; their garden accessories are available in over 1000 outlets across the UK and Eire. They are widely recognised for innovative, practical products and give exceptional customer service.
Passionate about facilitating enthusiasm for gardening, Stewart will be donating seed trays and other products to help support organised gardening events.
Nigel Thompson, Stewart Garden Sales Director says “We are making the seed tray donations to show that Stewart wholeheartedly supports Garden Re-Leaf, the people who roll up their sleeves and get involved on the day and the valuable work of the charity Greenfingers.
“We are absolutely delighted to be involved with this fantastic nationwide event and have so much respect for the hard work that has been put into making it so special for so many.”
Comic Relief was the spark that fired the imagination of Boyd Douglas-Davies the originator of Garden Re-Leaf Day. He says “The events, large and small, will showcase our wonderfully diverse industry, some providing a lasting legacy, but all engaging with gardeners whatever their age or experience.”
Stewart’s participation in Garden Re-Leaf Day has been motivated by the 3 objectives of this event:
- To welcome the start of the gardening year
- To engage with gardeners young, old, experienced or enthusiastic beginners.
- To raise money for Greenfingers, the garden industry charity.
The Chairman of Greenfingers, Richard Jackson, says that “to date, 33 special gardens have been created in hospices around the country, and there is a further waiting list of hospices that need our help.”
Grow your own specialist and broadcaster, Pippa Greenwood who has teamed up with Stewart will be visiting Cadbury Garden & Leisure Centre on March 13th 2012. She will be helping customers improve their understanding of growing fruit and vegetables at home.
Stewart’s credentials in the industry are impeccable, last year they were awarded the Best of British Finalist by the Gardening industry Manufacturers Association and their Heat and Grow Thermostatic Propagator was Top in Which? Magazine’s Gardening best buy test on windowsill propagators.
Garden Re-Leaf Day is the biggest event in the gardening calendar and Stewart is delighted to be a part of this ground breaking, horticultural experience.
Enquiries regarding this fantastic giveaway can be made by contacting Stewart Garden on Tel: +44 (0)20 8603 5700
Stewart - backgrounder
Formed in 1945, Stewart is the UK market leader in the manufacture and supply of technical plastic moulded products for the gardening, home and professional catering sectors. The company offers a large range of products in its portfolio ranging from garden planters and propagators, to food containers and specialist storage products. The company employs 75 people in Croydon and enjoyed a turnover in 2010 of £13 million.
In June 2011 ECI, the mid-market private equity specialist, invested £12 million in the company in a BIMBO (buy-in / management buyout) deal that valued the business at £17 million. A new management structure saw Richard Butler join as Group CEO. Butler has significant knowledge of the advanced technical plastics sector, having worked for leading manufacturers in the aerospace and automotive sector. Lee Mowle, the previous owner and CEO, became Managing Director of the gardening and catering divisions, retaining a substantial shareholding in the company.
In the months following the BIMBO, Stewart made a series of changes to its brand and corporate identity and established discrete divisions for the core sectors it serves.
Stewart Garden produces grow your own products, watering, pots, propagators and garden accessories. These are available in over 1000 outlets across the UK and Eire including major DIY outlets such as Homebase and Wilkinsons and garden centres across the UK such as Dobbies and Klondyke/Strikes, The Garden Centre Group and some 600 plus independent garden centres. Having achieved a dominant position in the domestic market by offering durable, lifestyle-driven value for money products. The company continues to invest heavily in new product development.
Stewart Garden plays a full and active role in the gardening and leisure industry through its membership of:
- GIMA – the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association
- Gardenex – the Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers Limited, and
- HTA – the Horticultural Trades Association
Stewart won the House Beautiful Best Product Garden Category in 2005 and the Klondyke Dry Goods Supplier Award in 2010. The company was a GIMA Awards - POS Finalist in 2009, and Best of British Finalist in 2011. Its Heat and Grow Thermostatic Propagator was top in the Which? Gardening Best Buy test on windowsill propagators 2011.
Stewart Home provides food storage and homewares products. These comprise of the Refine, Essentials and Seal Fresh food and drink storage collections, offering hygienic storage in a wide range of colours and shapes.
Stewart Catering supplies the Gastronorm and Seal Fresh food storage ranges to the catering industry and specialist cook shops via wholesale and cash and carry outlets.
Other divisions recently established under the Stewart umbrella are:
Stewart Aerospace
Stewart Automotive
Stewart Medical
Each division of Stewart is BS ISO 9001-2000 accredited and operates from the company’s manufacturing, warehousing and distribution centre in Croydon, Surrey.
For more information visit www.stewartlimited.co.uk
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