The originator of the modern wheelbarrow
We went to see Walsall Wheelbarrows, a family business manufacturing wheelbarrows through the generations and currently run by brothers Simon and Jonathon. Their father is believed to have come up with the modern wheelbarrow design and a golden barrow sits in reception remembering his contributions to the industry. The company make an amazing number of wheelbarrows and are very interested in the benefits that iTip handles could bring to the range. The brothers pointed out it could be a huge benefit for moving loads such as cement and garden waste. It was very interesting hearing how the company has developed...
A great day at the Garden Press Event
With many members of the press and blogging garden community attending, iTip Handles was the new product to discover at the show. Everytime someone tried the rotating wheelbarrow handles, a smile of realisation radiated from them. The common reaction was why had this not appeared before?! It was a magical experience and we made many new contacts and friends.
Scott 'gets a handle' on World Record using iTip Handles!
Adventurer #SplitLipAdventures and Berkshire Fireman, Scott Butler, gained the world record for half marathon completion pushing a wheelbarrow...using iTip Handles! Scott explains in his own words what happened below.... "Well, that was tough! Left hamstring tightened up by mile 3... think it was the camber of the road, but by the tenth mile I was really struggling. We had to keep stopping to stretch it out and I was by that time hobbling. I was carried along by the enthusiasm of the other runners, the crowd and most importantly my running buddy Nick Winter. This was his first ever half...
iTip Handles at the BBC Gardeners' World Show
ITip handles was present at that BBC gardeners world show! The first full day at BBC gardeners World was fun and busy next to the M&S coffee area. We managed to get a pair to Monty Don! Come and see us in hall 20 G402! BBC Gardeners World Show: Gardeners' World is a long-running BBC Television programme about gardening, first broadcast on 5 January 1968 and still running as of 2019. Its first episode was presented by Ken Burras and came from Oxford Botanical Gardens. The magazine BBC Gardeners' World is a tie-in to the programme. Most of its episodes...
Multi coloured handles
We have some capacity to do special orders of corporate or specific colour combinations within our colour range. This young lady is sporting a very nice pair of Swedish Handles...
