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Sales in the bag with Levington

Growing bags make homegrown fruit and veg possible for those with limited space or soil problems. 
29 April 2010

Local impact

Specifically designed to meet the needs of its smaller customers, Decco offers its Local Choice consumer mailers. 
27 April 2010

Easy-Fill is an easy sale

The Easy-Fill automatic fuel can spout shuts off automatically when the tank is full, preventing overfilling, wastage and risk of fire and environmental damage. 
27 April 2010

Flying the flag

A World Cup promotion from Yale is offering independent retailers and builders merchants free England supporters flags and the chance to win a signed England shirt. 
27 April 2010

Zip through it with Zipit

Plastic blister packaging can be incredibly difficult to open, which prompted the development and launch of the Zipit - a battery-powered, hand-held device designed specifically to do the job. 
27 April 2010

Eco-label for Liberon

Liberon's eco woodcare range has been awarded the European Eco-label - awarded to products which meet strict environmental criteria set by the European Union. 
21 April 2010

Flexible Power

Specialist technology distributor Steljes Limited has launched a new way to access flexible mains power. 
15 April 2010

A real energy Sava

The Savasocket 6-gang from Energy Saving International Limited saves energy by cutting 'standby' to 'off' for TVs and connected appliances. 
15 April 2010

Award-winning window handles

Home security specialist ASSA ABLOY has introduced an award winning range of Yale replacement handles for windows and doors. 
12 April 2010

Tune in to a wind-up

Uni-Com has added to its range of eco-friendly products with a new wind-up and solar radio. 
6 April 2010

Footprint still going strong

When Footprint Tools fell foul of both the recession and the banking crisis last year, after major investment in a relocation, the company took the decision to enter into a solvent liquidation. Many customers feared the Footprint wrench would disappear. 
24 March 2010

Dremel does it again

The new Dremel 7700 cordless multi-tool is ideal for small, quick household jobs such as sanding, polishing and engraving. 
23 March 2010

Singing in the shower

Uni-Com has introduced the Wind-Up shower radio to its wind-up range. 
23 March 2010

Making an exhibition of themselves

Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, textile and wallpaper brand Sanderson is the subject of an exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London. 
19 March 2010

Sell more Sellotape

Henkel last week unveiled the new brand identity for one of its best-known brands - Sellotape - with a new focus, new promotional activity and new additions to the range. 
16 March 2010
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