PetQuip is a division of The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers (Gardenex). It exists to:

•	assist and promote the development of international trade in the pet equipment sector
•	expand contact between manufacturers, suppliers and international buyers
•	deliver a high quality, professional service to all trade partners

The Federation of Garden and Leisure Manufacturers was established in 1961. Its member companies are British manufacturers and suppliers of gardening and leisure equipment, growers, or suppliers of design and marketing expertise in the gardening retail sector.

The federation helps develop new overseas sales opportunities for its members by providing a vast range of advice, information and direct contact with international buyers of garden and leisure products.

Amanda Sizer-Barrett MBE has been director general of the federation since 1992. Under her guidance, the federation seeks to deliver a high standard of services for its members through an extensive programme of export events and initiatives.

Announcing the launch of the new association, she said: “PetQuip provides a new and exciting challenge for all of our team members in an industry that is expanding in a world-wide market. We believe that the potential for exporters is tremendous and we are looking forward to helping the many providers of pet equipment to achieve their overseas sales ambitions.

“The Federation’s existing contacts with buyers in garden centres, department stores and DIY stores internationally, which are becoming increasingly important for the distribution of pet products, together with its experience in helping develop international trade in these sectors, provide it with excellent credentials for managing PetQuip.

“While our export services will be tailored to the pet sector, we look forward to working with other trade bodies and service providers for the benefit of this world-wide industry. All pet equipment companies that are seeking to develop their export sales should investigate the benefits of joining PetQuip.”