15th Nov 2006 07:04
Marshalls PLC15 November 2006 Marshalls to sponsor RHS Chelsea Flower Show Marshalls plc is to sponsor the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea FlowerShow for the next three years, it was announced today. The sponsorship will help the RHS, the UK's leading gardening charity, to fundwork to help gardeners and advance horticulture through its gardens, events,education programmes and scientific research. The partnership providesopportunities for Marshalls, the UK's leading manufacturer of superior,innovative hard landscaping products, to raise brand awareness and to promotehigh standards of garden design and installation. Graham Holden, Marshalls Chief Executive, said, "We are delighted to be enteringinto this association with the RHS, the world famous Chelsea Flower Show, whichattracts the highest calibre of exhibitors, designers and contractors.Supporting this prestigious event is in keeping with Marshalls aim to be theleading hard landscape transformation company in the UK and forms part of ourconsumer marketing strategy directed at creating benefits for all ourstakeholders. Chelsea is a natural platform for us to promote quality gardendesign and installation as an integral part of our strategy to meet consumerneeds. At a time when we are broadening our garden and landscape productinitiatives, this sponsorship will enable us to build consumer brand awareness." Inga Grimsey, Director General of the RHS said, "We welcome Marshalls as the newsponsor of the Chelsea Flower Show. Marshalls has accessible garden design andlandscaping solutions at the forefront of its business, so there should be astrong cultural fit with the show. Marshalls shares the RHS's passion forpromoting the enjoyment of gardens and gardening, and for securing a healthyfuture for horticulture." Graham Holden Chief Executive Marshalls plc 01484 438900Ian Burrell Finance Director Marshalls plc 01484 438900 Jon Coles Brunswick Group LLP 0207 404 5959Kate Miller Brunswick Group LLP 0207 404 5959 Note to the Editor:- About Marshalls: Established in the late 1880s, Marshalls is the UK's leading manufacturer ofsuperior natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products,supplying the construction, home improvement and landscape markets. Marshallsprovides the product ranges, design services, technical expertise, innovativeideas and inspiration to transform gardens, drives and public and commerciallandscapes. The Group operates its own quarries and manufacturing sites, including 12regional service centres and an increasing number of transformation centresthroughout the UK. As a major plc, Marshalls is committed to quality ineverything it does, including environmental best practice and continualimprovement in health and safety performance for the benefit of its almost 3,000strong workforce. About the RHS: The RHS is the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancinghorticulture and promoting good gardening. Its charitable work includesundertaking scientific research into issues affecting gardeners, holding planttrials and educational events and activities. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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