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Vitax invests to increase productivity

Vitax has invested in new machinery and racking space to increase productivity and improve capacity to meet customer demand. A new... Read More
Vitax invests to increase productivity
General News 22nd Apr 2024

Vitax visits Secret Garden

Vitax has re-visited a gardening project in the heart of Leicester to meet with the volunteers and take a tour of the garden and to... Read More
Vitax visits Secret Garden
General News 08th Apr 2024

Celebrating International Women's Day

Why we must #InspireInclusion every day Anja Gooding has recently been appointed chair at Vitax and talks about why we should #InspireInclusion... Read More
Celebrating International Women's Day
General News 08th Mar 2024

Jumping into Christmas

The Christmas spirit was in full flow at Vitax as it celebrated this year’s Christmas Jumper Day. Raising essential funds for... Read More
Jumping into Christmas
General News 08th Dec 2023

Vitax appoints new North West area sales manager

Vitax Limited has appointed a new area sales manager to cover the North West region as it continues with its drive to expand its presence... Read More
Vitax appoints new North West area sales manager
General News 15th Nov 2023

The changing face of horticulture

The horticulture market and regulations have changed considerably over the past 40 years and as Charles Platt, responsible for Vitax... Read More
The changing face of horticulture
General News 30th Oct 2023

Vitax appoints new Chairperson

Vitax Limited is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chairperson as it drives forward with its ambitious growth and investment... Read More
Vitax appoints new Chairperson
General News 15th Sep 2023

Vitax renews charity partnership with £10,000 donation

Vitax has renewed its horticultural partnership with ABF The Soldiers’ Charity through donating £10,000 to help the organisation... Read More
Vitax renews charity partnership with £10,000 donation...
General News 26th Jul 2023

Ready for Glee 2023

Vitax is delighted to be returning to Glee this year as it prepares to showcase a whole lot more for 2024 with a range of new products... Read More
Ready for Glee 2023
General News 01st Jun 2023

The Garden Press Event 2023

Vitax put on a show at this year’s Garden Press Event as it promoted this season’s new products to over 100 journalists... Read More
The Garden Press Event 2023
General News 24th Feb 2023

Her Majesty The Queen

Vitax Limited expresses its deepest sadness on the death of Her Majesty The Queen. GOD SAVE THE KING Read More
Her Majesty The Queen
General News 10th Sep 2022

Vitax sponsors Botanic Garden’s 400th anniversary

Vitax is delighted to announce its support for one of the UK’s oldest botanic gardens by sponsoring a commemorative event as... Read More
Vitax sponsors Botanic Garden’s 400th anniversary...
General News 23rd Aug 2022

Glee 2022 - New products, new sustainable options

With Glee at an earlier date this year, Vitax was delighted to be showcasing its new products, new point of sale materials and new... Read More
Glee 2022 - New products, new sustainable options
General News 20th Jul 2022

New delivery for horticultural therapy programme

Vitax is proud to continue its support for the fantastic HighGround Horticultural Therapy Programme at The Defence Medical Rehabilitation... Read More
New delivery for horticultural therapy programme
General News 25th Apr 2022

Donation helps woodland springs to life with 4,000 new trees

An incredible 4,000 new saplings have been planted at a private woodland in Kettlethorpe, near Lincoln which will help to create a... Read More
Donation helps woodland springs to life with 4,000...
General News 02nd Feb 2022

Festive Fun Raises Funds for Charity

Elves, pixies and Mrs Claus all gathered together for some festive fun to help raise money for Save the Children as they took part... Read More
Festive Fun Raises Funds for Charity
General News 21st Dec 2021

New divisional sales manager for Vitax Amenity

Vitax Amenity has appointed a new divisional sales manager as it continues to drive forward plans to expand its presence in turf management... Read More
New divisional sales manager for Vitax Amenity
General News 01st Oct 2021

Significant investment increases liquid production capacity

Following a year of unprecedented demand for its gardening products, Vitax has completed a significant investment in its manufacturing... Read More
Significant investment increases liquid production...
General News 23rd Sep 2021

Vitax returns to Glee for 2021

Following a fully virtual event last year, Vitax is delighted to announce that it will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham this... Read More
Vitax returns to Glee for 2021
General News 10th Sep 2021

Vitax donation transforms hospital’s Secret Garden

The Secret Garden project at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester has been transformed following a donation from Vitax to remove an avenue... Read More
Vitax donation transforms hospital’s Secret Garden...
General News 20th May 2021

Charity partner shares indoor bulb planner guide

With Spring in sight, we at Vitax are delighted to share with you the initiatives of one of our Charity partners, Highground. This... Read More
Charity partner shares indoor bulb planner guide
General News 11th Mar 2021

Vitax Amenity goes virtual with e-brochure

Vitax Amenity has launched its first ever e-brochure to meet the growing demand for in-depth product information which can be easily... Read More
Vitax Amenity goes virtual with e-brochure
General News 17th Feb 2021

Showtime for new 2021 retail products

Focusing on the future, a short video has been created to showcase ‘What’s New’ in 2021, including the launch of... Read More
Showtime for new 2021 retail products
General News 20th Nov 2020

Vitax donation helps hospital’s Secret Garden grow

A hidden garden within the grounds of Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, is set to see its kitchen garden grow with the support of Leicester... Read More
Vitax donation helps hospital’s Secret Garden grow...
General News 20th Oct 2020

Vitax donation helps rehabilitate lives of servicemen and women through horticulture

One of the world’s leading clinical rehabilitation centres for the armed forces is set to see its Horticultural Therapy programme... Read More
Vitax donation helps rehabilitate lives of servicemen...
General News 31st Mar 2020

Roots for a healthier lifestyle

During these difficult times, gardening offers not only wonderful ways of exercising but also additional therapeutic, spiritual and... Read More
Roots for a healthier lifestyle
General News 27th Mar 2020

Stepping out for Garden Re-Leaf

Enthusiastic walkers from Vitax have once again put their best foot forward as they took to the hills to raise essential funds for... Read More
Stepping out for Garden Re-Leaf
General News 20th Mar 2020

Vitax switches to BioLPG

As part of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, Vitax Limited has invested in a new fleet of forklift trucks at its Skelmersdale... Read More
Vitax switches to BioLPG
General News 09th Mar 2020

Garden retail expert bolsters Vitax's sales team

Pictured (left to right): Ross Baldock with Vitax’s national sales manager – Mark Butler   Vitax has recruited... Read More
Garden retail expert bolsters Vitax's sales team
General News 04th Feb 2020

GMG Awards

Marian Boswall scoops GMG award Pictured (left to right): Marian Boswall receiving her award from Paul Gooding, Vitax’s chairman... Read More
GMG Awards
General News 11th Dec 2019

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity funds grow by over £11,000

The sale of one of Vitax’s leading gardening products has helped to grow the funds of a national charity by over £11,000... Read More
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity funds grow by over £11...
General News 26th Nov 2019

Vitax’s first coffee morning raises £400

Bakers from Vitax’s Skelmersdale offices cooked up a treat for family, friends, colleagues and clients as they hosted their... Read More
Vitax’s first coffee morning raises £400
General News 02nd Oct 2019

GLEE 2020

Glee Birmingham has certainly delivered this year as Vitax has enjoyed one of its most successful exhibitions in recent years. Showcasing... Read More
GLEE 2020
General News 13th Sep 2019

Inspiring confidence in garden care

Understanding what gardeners want and meeting those needs is a key focus for Vitax this year as it continues to meet the demand for... Read More
Inspiring confidence in garden care
General News 15th Aug 2019

Vitax wins top GIMA award for second consecutive year

Vitax has taken home one of the garden industry’s top marketing awards for the second consecutive year for the design of its... Read More
Vitax wins top GIMA award for second consecutive year...
General News 10th Jul 2019

Area sales manager retires after 37 years

Vitax has announced one of its longest serving area sales managers will be taking a well-earned rest at the end of July as he retires... Read More
Area sales manager retires after 37 years
General News 20th Jun 2019

Vitax sponsors GMG award

Vitax sponsors GMG award This year, for the first time Vitax Limited has become a sponsor at the Garden Media Guild Awards as it... Read More
Vitax sponsors GMG award
General News 16th May 2019

Vitax puts its best foot forward for Garden Re-Leaf

Three colleagues from Vitax and their four-legged friends were amongst the record-breaking number of fundraisers at this year&rsquo... Read More
Vitax puts its best foot forward for Garden Re-Leaf...
General News 01st Apr 2019

Vitax marches on with charity partnership

Vitax Limited has announced it will be marching forward with its support for a national charity for a second consecutive year. Announced... Read More
Vitax marches on with charity partnership
General News 06th Mar 2019

The English Garden - Vitax Helps Heroes

If you have not had the chance to take a look at The English Garden recently, you will have missed this great feature about Vitax&... Read More
The English Garden - Vitax Helps Heroes
General News 28th Jan 2019

Vitax Q4 grows ABF The Soldiers’ Charity funds by over £10,000

A national charity established to provide a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families in times of need... Read More
Vitax Q4 grows ABF The Soldiers’ Charity funds by...
General News 16th Nov 2018

New appointment brings a bright outlook for Vitax in Scotland

Vitax Limited is continuing with its recruitment drive with the appointment of a new area sales manager for Scotland. James Miller... Read More
New appointment brings a bright outlook for Vitax...
General News 29th Oct 2018

Vitax feeds appetite for specialist products

Following the launch and resulting success of its dual merchandising product displays, Vitax will continue to fulfil the demand for... Read More
Vitax feeds appetite for specialist products
General News 24th Sep 2018

It's all go at GLEE

It’s all go at Glee with new products, new marketing materials and a new location – right at the front of Hall 8. We... Read More
It's all go at GLEE
General News 11th Sep 2018

New director joins Vitax board

We are delighted to appoint a new director to our board as we merge the Organico 6X brand with the Vitax business. Andy Gurney, who... Read More
New director joins Vitax board
General News 24th Aug 2018

Sales bloom as Vitax grows

A series of key investments has led to another year of growth for Vitax Limited as it begins to reap the benefits of its decision... Read More
Sales bloom as Vitax grows
General News 17th Aug 2018

Vitax wins top GIMA award

Vitax has scooped one of the garden industry’s top marketing awards for its innovative, weather-proof pouch range. Recognised... Read More
Vitax wins top GIMA award
General News 30th Jul 2018

New MD for Vitax

Vitax is delighted to announce it has appointed a new Managing Director to drive forward with its ambitious growth plans.  Carl... Read More
New MD for Vitax
General News 27th Jul 2018

A fitting tribute to fallen heroes

As 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War, the 24 Royal Parks and Palaces gardeners and park keepers who lost... Read More
A fitting tribute to fallen heroes
General News 19th Jul 2018

Vitax announces groundbreaking charity partnership

Vitax has joined forces with a national charity to become a horticulture partner for 2018. The company will be working with ABF The... Read More
Vitax announces groundbreaking charity partnership
General News 09th Nov 2017

Busy season sees Vitax grow

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of top gardening brands Slug Gone, Green Up, Q4 and Nippon, is expanding... Read More
Busy season sees Vitax grow
General News 25th Jul 2017

All Square in ‘Local Derby’

Easter weekend’s football match between Northern Premier League teams Coalville Town FC and Skelmersdale United FC had an added... Read More
All Square in ‘Local Derby’
General News 22nd May 2017

Keep trees healthy this winter

The time is ripe for garden enthusiasts to protect trees and bushes from insects and aphids looking for prime spots to lay their eggs... Read More
Keep trees healthy this winter
General News 20th Apr 2017

Painted poppy blooms for British Legion appeal

What is believed to be Britain’s largest poppy painted on a sportsfield has helped launch a Royalpoppy-painting-team British... Read More
Painted poppy blooms for British Legion appeal
General News 20th Apr 2017

Vitax attend GroSouth exhibition

Thank you to all the growers who took the time to visit the Vitax stand at GroSouth last week. It was great seeing loyal customers... Read More
Vitax attend GroSouth exhibition
General News 20th Apr 2017

Vitax Supaturf at FutureScape 2016

Turf technologists Vitax Supaturf enjoyed a busy FutureScape 2016, reports Export Manager Greg Holden. “We’re regular... Read More
Vitax Supaturf at FutureScape 2016
General News 20th Apr 2017

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