Blackcat and Standard Fireworks Blog

                                        

The technical team at Black Cat and Standard fireworks have been working hard on designing a range of new and exciting products for the 2010 season. The new range has been designed using the latest technology and offers innovative and exciting products, without compromising on safety, quality and value for money. Our expertly designed Single Ignitions such as Centurion and Majestic Finale offer dazzling displays to rival the likes of the renowned Colossus and Grand Finale, whilst our new Celebration range including, Moonlight Magic and Champagne Sparkle are guaranteed to make any occasion go with a bang!
Keep a look out for our NEW items coming soon online!

Over the last year, Standard and Black Cat Fireworks have seen a sharp increase in sales for birthdays, parties, weddings, bank holidays, religious festivals and events such as the World Cup. Market trends show that staying in is the new going out and people are choosing to celebrate at home, making it a party to remember with fantastic fireworks. In response to this trend, we’ve made it easier for people to pick which fireworks to buy for a celebration, by introducing “occasions” categories on our website, providing recommendations at various price points.

Why not make that Summer BBQ or Party go with a bang – take a look at our Occasions categories now!

During the Bonfire Night and New Year periods here at Standard and Black Cat Fireworks we were all busy raising awareness, generating coverage via radio interviews, TV coverage, National and Local Newspaper articles, competitions and charity fundraising – see all the individual articles on the blog for more details.

Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are proud to have raised almost £4,500 for local charity, Kirkwood Hospice by donating 100% of all sales of the charity firework “Golden Bees” which was on sale at our Factory Shop over the Bonfire Night period.

Austin Brown, Commercial Manager from Black Cat and Standard Fireworks said:
“We would like to thank everyone who supported us and bought the charity firework and the sales staff in the Factory Shop for all their hard work. We are proud to support Kirkwood Hospice – the care and support they offer to people within the Kirklees area is invaluable.”

On receipt of the cheque at our factory shop, Kate Leadbeater, Community Fundraiser at Kirkwood Hospice added: “We are very grateful to Black Cat and Standard Fireworks for their support and it is rare to receive such a large donation. Thanks to everyone who bought the firework,
every penny of their purchase will help the Hospice care for local people with life threatening illness.”

Victor Watson- Huddersfield Town Crier

 Black Cat and Standard Fireworks were pleased to support Huddersfield’s official Town Crier, Victor Watson.  Victor was arranging to host a fireworks display for a group of elderly ladies in his area and wanted our help to add a few extra surprises.  Victor visited our factory Shop to collect his donation for a display at the weekend and stated:

“I thought putting on a firework display would be a nice treat for ladies in my area and this donation will help make it extra special.”

Must have viewing tonight – The One Show BBC1 at 7pm.
Standard and Black Cat Fireworks were contacted by The One Show to work with them on a special feature for their Bonfire Night Show. The One Show’s very own garden shed scientist – Marty Jopson was keen to do a piece about the science behind fireworks and how fireworks have changed over the years.
A team from The One Show visited the Standard Fireworks site in late October to make the feature. Phil Murray, the Standard Fireworks Technical Manager presented with Marty a demonstration of old and new fireworks, explaining how they work and how they have changed over the years. The feature finished with a spectacular firework display and special lance work writing of “The One Show” lit up in fireworks.

During the Bonfire season, amongst all the other hype of activities, Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are always keen to raise Media awareness and coverage. Today Marketing Manager, Helen Ashton took part in a  radio interview around the topic of fireworks.
Helen was interviewed by Toby Foster on BBC Radio Sheffield Breakfast show. Toby joked about his memories of childhood fireworks and Bonfire Night and asked about today’s most popular fireworks. Helen chatted about the new Single Ignition Fireworks, which are becoming very popular, along with the old family favourites such as selection boxes and rockets.
The interview also covered safety tips and firework advice.

You may have seen the recent homepage competition that Standard ran to win ÂŁ550 worth of Spectacular Fireworks. The closing date was today and we can proudly anounce that Robert Warner, a chef by trade has won the fantastic firework display of ÂŁ550 worth of fireworks!

When told he had won Robert commented:

“I am delighted to have won, we were quite worried about Bonfire night this year, what with the credit crunch and two children- but now we will be able to have a big family firework party and invite the whole family round!”

Well done Robert, and thanks to everyone who entered the competition.

Black Cat and Standard Fireworks are launching a competition with The Sun newspaper for 20 lucky readers to win over £550 worth of fantastic fireworks each – totalling over £11,000!
So you’ll be able to put on a Bonfire Night Show that will have the whole neighbourhood talking!

Buy your copy of The Sun newspaper now and answer the question:

Which building was famously targeted by Guy Fawkes?
A The Houses of Parliament
B Buckingham Palace
C Hampton Court

Good luck !!

Black Cat and Standard Firework’s charity item was yesterday featured in Huddersfield’s Daily Examiner. All proceeds from the charity item, Golden Bees priced at just £1 will be donated to Huddersfield based charity, Kirkwood Hospice. The featured photograph was taken at our Crosland Hill Factory Shop where the product is on sale, and we are all hoping that the feature will help boost sales of the item and bring us closer to the estimated £7000 donation.