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Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee

September 25, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee: Wilkinson Sword is delighted to announce that its innovative Hori Hori Trowel has been awarded the New Product Award 2025 in the Tools & Machinery category at Glee 2025. The prestigious awards recognise the very best in gardening innovation, celebrating products that combine thoughtful design, functionality and exceptional durability. The Hori […]

Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation

September 25, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation: Green-tech is delighted to announce that Laura Darlow, Logistics Team Leader, has been named as one of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners for 2025. 28-year-old Laura was chosen for her contribution and rapid career progression within the landscape industry. […]

Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee

September 25, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation

September 25, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

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Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee

September 25, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee: Wilkinson Sword is delighted to announce that its innovative Hori Hori Trowel has been awarded the New Product Award 2025 in the Tools & Machinery category at Glee 2025. The prestigious awards recognise the very best in gardening innovation, celebrating products that combine thoughtful design, functionality and exceptional durability.

The Hori Hori Trowel stands out as a masterfully designed garden companion, seamlessly blending the functions of a trowel and a knife into a single, versatile tool. Lightweight and compact, it is easy to manoeuvre while remaining robust enough to handle a wide range of gardening tasks. Its dual-sided stainless steel blade, with one side serrated and the other sharpened, allows gardeners to dig, cut, prune and harvest with precision. An easy-to-read depth gauge ensures accurate planting, while the comfortably contoured wooden handle provides a secure grip for extended use.

Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee

Built for durability and resilience, the Hori Hori Trowel features a rust-resistant, weatherproof stainless steel blade and comes with a protective pouch with a secure hook-and-eye closure for safe storage. This combination of quality materials and thoughtful design make it an indispensable tool for gardeners seeking efficiency and versatility in one compact package.

Mark Hewett, Sales Manager for Garden Tools & Accessories for Wilkinson Sword commented: “We are thrilled that our Hori Hori Trowel has been recognised at the Glee New Product Awards. This accolade underscores our commitment to creating tools that are not only functional and durable but also makes gardening more enjoyable and accessible for enthusiasts of all levels.”

The Hori Hori Trowel is part of Wilkinson Sword’s Stainless Steel range. For more information and to explore the full range, visit: www.wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk.

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Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation

September 25, 2025/in News, People, Press Release/by Admin

Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation: Green-tech is delighted to announce that Laura Darlow, Logistics Team Leader, has been named as one of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners for 2025.

28-year-old Laura was chosen for her contribution and rapid career progression within the landscape industry. Now in its tenth year, the 30 Under 30: The Next Generation initiative celebrates 30 rising stars across the arboriculture, garden design, horticulture, and landscaping sectors, aiming to showcase the diverse career opportunities available to young professionals.

Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation

Laura joined Green-tech in 2015 after completing a Diploma in Horticulture at Askham Bryan College. She began her career as a Despatch Assistant before moving into logistics, where she has thrived in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Within just a few years, she progressed to Logistics Team Leader, a role that sees her coordinate the daily movement of customer orders across both UK and international markets. Laura plays a pivotal role in ensuring Green-tech delivers on its promises to customers. She has been instrumental in process improvements that have reduced stock holding, cut freight costs, and ensured compliance with all export orders.

Her achievements were further recognised in 2025 when she completed Green-tech’s Management Development Programme, earning the title of ‘Outstanding Contributor’ from the course trainer.

Speaking about this award, Laura comments, “I’m thrilled to have been recognised as one of this year’s Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30 winners. Working in logistics is fast-paced and varied, and I take great pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. To see my hard work acknowledged in this way is hugely rewarding, and I’m excited to continue developing my career in this fantastic industry.”

Green-tech’s Managing Director, Kris Nellist, added, “Laura is an outstanding member of the Green-tech team, and we are incredibly proud to see her recognised with this award. Her commitment, attention to detail and proactive approach make her a key part of our operations, and she embodies the high standards and ambition that Green-tech stands for.”

Laura will officially receive her award at the Pro Landscaper 30 Under 30 ceremony on Wednesday, 8 October at FutureScape, ExCeL London.

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Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee

Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation

Hori Hori Trowel wins big at Glee

Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation

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Laura Darlow a winner of 30 under 30 – The Next Generation: Green-tech is delighted to announce that Laura Darlow, Logistics Team Leader, has been named as one of Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation winners for 2025.

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