Footprint Products is a Canadian import/distribution company, supplying leading retailers across the country. They are already working with several well-known UK garden and pet suppliers and are looking for further new, distinctive products to complement their existing range.
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 14th October, 2026
Established in 1980, initially to represent Sheffield-based manufacturer Footprint Tools, today Footprint Products operates across the garden, outdoor living and home improvement sectors. From their centrally located head office and warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario, they market and distribute their product lines from coast to coast to almost every major retailer in Canada. These include garden, DIY and supermarket chains, buying groups, independents and e-commerce sites.
Footprint Products already acts as importer/distributor for several leading UK garden suppliers and is looking for further new and innovative garden products to add to their portfolio.
Footprint Products can work with suppliers in a number of ways, including as:
Footprint Products is looking for further garden brands to represent. They are open to any innovative, distinctive products that would complement their existing range.
Please note, in 2025 Footprint Products established a sister company, Paw Valley Distributors, which supplies the pet retail trade nationwide with products for cats and dogs. They already represent several well-known UK suppliers. Paw Valley is based in the same location as Footprint and can work with suppliers in a similar way.
Paw Valley is looking for new, premium, stand-out products in the following categories: toys, grooming & pet care, cat litter, beds, natural treats/chews and pet food.
Both GIMA members and non-members are invited to apply.
Successful companies will be allocated a 25-minute one-to-one session with Footprint Products.
All applications will be reviewed by Footprint Products. If your application is successful, we will issue an invoice that needs to be paid before the meeting takes place.
Details of successful applicants will be confirmed by 22nd October and a Teams meeting link provided. The meetings will take place on Friday, 30th October.
Please note that as Footprint Products is based in Canada, meetings will take place in the afternoon UK time.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: £100 + VAT
Non-Members: £200 + VAT