Manufacturers

Dec- 2016 -

16 December

Evolution Aqua buys Bermuda brand

Multi award-winning Wigan-based manufacturer Evolution Aqua has purchased the Bermuda pond equipment brand. Originally a Solus brand, Bermuda was more recently acquired by Scott’s, owners of Miracle-gro, before being put up for sale as Scott’s concentrates on its core gardening business. The Bermuda brand joins Evolution Aqua’s existing pond and koi…

7 December

Dogmatic wins award for the fourth time

Dogmatic has been named ‘Product I can’t live without’ in the Your Dog Magazine Product Awards 2016/17 This is the fourth time the company has achieved the award. Zoe Lewsley, managing director said: “We are always delighted to hear how much the Dogmatic Headcollar has helped owners and their dogs…

6 December

Swedencare AB acquires Irish company to boost global expansion

Swedencare AB, the manufacturer of ProDen PlaqueOff Animal, has acquired the Irish animal healthcare company ‘NutriScience’, a subsidiary of Ecuphar Ltd. The acquisition will give Swedencare an extensive product portfolio in the dog, cat and the equine segments, a production facility in Ireland and a vast global distribution network. Swedencare…

5 December

Pooch & Mutt goes behind the scenes on a famous festive advert

Christmas ad campaigns are big business, with all the big retailers and big brands fighting it out to make the best ad to get the public’s attention. With Pooch & Mutt launching its first Christmas range, the company looked to continue its role as a disruptive challenger brand with the release of a…

5 December

Evolution Aqua teams up with Aquaforest

Evolution Aqua has announced a new collaboration with marine salt and supplements brand Aquaforest. Working in direct collaboration with Aquaforest Poland, and Aquaforest UK brand manager Greg Dyzma, the entire product portfolio is now available to order for any Evolution Aqua dealer. They can be ordered on their own for marine specialists, or…

5 December

TECHNIK announces change at the top

TECHNIK has announced that David Newall has joined the company as head of the Veterinary and Animal Charities Division. David brings with him over 20 years’ experience in the animal welfare sector, having previously held senior positions at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Cats Protection. The current director…

Nov- 2016 -

24 November

Dog Rocks scoops another award

Carina Evans, co-owner of Dog Rocks, has received the prestigious Pet Age – Forty Under 40 Award for 2016. The Forty Under 40 awards program celebrates the most accomplished young businessmen and women who have been making headlines. It celebrates those who share a commitment to business growth, professional excellence…

15 November

WildWash goes to Hollywood

WildWash’s natural pet shampoos and cosmetics have received the all-star Hollywood treatment. New film, Show Dogs, will feature the brand’s products when it is released in 2017. WildWash’s Jane Cooper said: “The film sounds absolutely fantastic and we cannot wait for to watch it. It is a huge compliment for…

Oct- 2016 -

31 October

First professional pocket microscope to be presented

ioLight and Bayer are set to present the first professional pocket microscope at the London Vet Show. Until now, the only way to diagnose disease accurately using a microscope has been to take samples and send them back to a laboratory for expensive and time-consuming tests, carried out by experienced…

31 October

Trixie expands its business

Trixie is continuing to expand its business with the start of further building measures at its company headquarters in Tarp. A new building will house 600 sqm of office space. In addition to that, a part of Hall 6 will be reconfigured. There are plans for a large showroom, a…