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Thousands of new lines will be launched at the seventh Progressive Greetings Live (PG Live), with many exhibitors using the show as a launch pad for new ranges and designs.

At this year’s show, UK Greetings will be revealing new lines, with 3D cards, top licenses and humor ranges. Hallmark will officially launch its licensed Star Wars range and Great British Card Company will be celebrating its new partnerhsip with Avanti. Desito's new 'Modello' collection is also anticipated.

In keeping with previous years, anyone placing an order of over £200 with Abacus/Clare Maddicott will be rewarded with Red Letter vouchers. Paper Rose/The Art Group is also offering iPads to retail customers placing orders of a certain value, and new exhibitor Catherine Kleeli is offering every retailer placing a card order at the show worth more than £200 a complimentary unmounted Giclée print of their choice.

A number of greeting card exhibitors will also be celebrating special milestones at PG Live 2015. Paperlink and Leonard Smith are both celebrating 30 years in the greeting business, Belly Button Designs will be marking its 21st birthday, Cherry Orchard is celebrating its 20th while Davora and Paper Salad will be celebrating their 10th anniversaries. Visitors should keep their eyes peeled for birthday surprises.

Everyone visiting and exhibiting at PG Live will receive complimentary refreshments throughout the show (courtesy of the tea trolleys), a delicious complimentary two-course lunch, a show catalog, full use of the Henry Cole Buyers’ Lounge (with free WiFi, sponsored by Skylight Media) and entrance to a free post-show party on the first night.

To register, or for help planning your visit, call the PG Live team at +44 (0)1635 297070 or visit PG Live's website.