Stand space at Glee 2015 is more than two thirds booked and a number of big names have confirmed their return to the exhibition after an absence, says the organiser, i2i Events.

Returning companies include Fiskars, Doff Portland and Maingate. Other key names confirmed include Gardman, Scotts, Grange Fencing, Artevasi, Treadstone Products, Javado, Plant Magic Plus, Aspire Outdoors, Barenbrug, The Walsall Wheelbarrow Company and Town & Country (who are planning their biggest Glee stand to date).

Glee’s event manager, Matthew Mein, said: “Glee is in really great shape.  We are presently 68% booked, which we didn't reach until March for the 2014 show. This is obviously great news as it demonstrates the value that Glee, as a revised and revitalised show, has for the garden retail market.  It’s also great to see so many brands returning to Glee, as they look to optimise the benefits the new-look show offers.”

Matt Jones, managing director of Doff Portland, said Glee was the perfect platform during an exciting period of growth for Doff. “At Glee 2015 people can expect to see from us an increased depth of product ranges on offer, and also get a taste of the various innovations that will be lifting the profile of Doff Portland. Retailers will be able to see that we are serious about becoming a leading supplier to the industry,” he added.

Companies making their Glee debut this year include Nisson Garden Buildings, and French footwear and country clothing experts Aigle.