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Pressure washer additions

Clarke International has added two new models to its range of electric and petrol-powered pressure washers. 
5 May 2011

Lightweight paint pump

The new Ventus Easi-Flow paint system is a lightweight, hand-powered pump which provides totally mobile, continuous paint-feed to the desired attachments. 
28 April 2011

A ‘Blooming Great’ deal

Solus hopes to drive sales through garden centres during spring and early summer with its 'Blooming Great Deals' promotion. 
28 April 2011

West+ ad campaign

Westland has launched a multimillion-pound ad campaign. 
27 April 2011

A good solution

The Anza Solutions range of brushes, rollers and paint pads is especially formulated for all paints and features the 'less mess' brush rest and ergonomic comfort handles. 
27 April 2011

Recycled content cans

Dulux is introducing 25% recycled content plastic cans across its range of emulsion paint from May. 
26 April 2011

Frost-proof planters

Sankey is encouraging the sales of its frost-proof plant containers this spring. 
26 April 2011

Easter ad campaign

Rug Doctor has returned to UK and Irish screens with a two-week TV ad campaign to encourage its dealers to stock up to satisfy the extra demand over the Bank Holidays this month and next. 
21 April 2011

Bentley relaunches range

Charles Bentley has relaunched its Bentley Homecraft range of paintbrushes and DIY accessories. 
20 April 2011

Don't forget the linked sales

As consumers look to tidy up sheds, fences and decking after a tough winter, Hamilton Acorn offers its Anza Solutions range of woodstain and varnish brushes. 
14 April 2011

Dulux debuts woodcare

Dulux has entered the stains and varnishes market with the Dulux interior and exterior Woodsheen range. 
13 April 2011

Consumers choose Cuprinol

The Cuprinol PowerPad came out on top in recent independent testing carried out by Future Thinking. 
13 April 2011

Out-foxing garden pests

Scoot is a patented, non-toxic fox repellent from Foxolutions. 
12 April 2011

Voted best by BHF

Carl Kammerling's Maxima ratchet pruner was recently awarded Best Garden Product by the British Hardware Federation at the Totally shows in February. 
8 April 2011

Polycell's £3m campaign

Polycell is investing £3m in its 2011 communications campaign. Activity kicks off with a TV ad campaign from April 18 until the end of May. 
7 April 2011
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