saltex 2019 - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T14:52:09Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/saltex+2019SALTEX proves good for businesshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/saltex-proves-good-for-business2020-02-04T10:16:29.000Z2020-02-04T10:16:29.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p><strong><em>New sales leads acquired by 96% of exhibitors</em></strong></p>
<p>Findings from the SALTEX 2019 post-show exhibitor survey have confirmed that the 2019 event was extremely valuable for a high percentage of groundscare exhibitors.</p>
<p>In fact it was deemed so successful that more than half of exhibitors reserved their space for the 2020 event before the end of the 2019 show and organisers have since reported a record number of repeat business, stand upgrades and an influx of debut exhibitors – with more than 200 companies committing to SALTEX 2020.</p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3846805042,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3846805042,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="3846805042?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>The survey findings confirm that 96 per cent of survey respondents generated new sales leads and 82 per cent have already taken orders as a direct result of exhibiting at the show. The record-breaking 9,104 attendance was rated as excellent by 85 per cent of exhibitors and, crucially, the quality of visitors scored 91 per cent.</p>
<p>Derek Smith, amenity sales and marketing manager for DLF Johnsons Sports Seed, was particularly impressed with the number of international visitors: “We’ve had a fantastic show again this year. It was the busiest we’ve experienced for many years. It was great to see the diversity of visitors – particularly from outside the UK, which was great for us.”</p>
<p>SALTEX is the official annual meeting place for the groundscare community. More than 500 groundscare brands were showcased at SALTEX 2019 and 83 per cent of survey respondents claimed the launches proved to be hugely successful.</p>
<p>According to Reesink Turfcare managing director David Cole SALTEX was the ideal platform to introduce new products to the international groundscare market. "We used SALTEX to launch new products and had a great reaction this year. The progressive development of the show at the NEC and enhanced access to the potential customers is improving year on year," he said.</p>
<p>Craig Hoare, sales and marketing manager for Hayter and Toro, says that SALTEX presents an unmissable opportunity to showcase the company’s product range to a relevant audience.</p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3846805401,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3846805401,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="3846805401?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>“SALTEX offers a great opportunity to connect with our customers and dealers. There is such a broad spectrum of visitors - from independent landscapers through to large sports clubs and amenity operators. SALTEX just keeps getting better and better.”</p>
<p>Long-term SALTEX exhibitors’ views confirm that SALTEX is the leading event in groundscare. </p>
<p>"We've exhibited at SALTEX for many years and believe that the show is the number one in the marketplace for us,” said Roger Moore, sales and marketing manager at Dennis and SISIS. “SALTEX 2019 was a huge success for us. The show was incredible regarding the number of visitors coming through the doors and the new and existing customers visiting our stand.”</p>
<p>The survey also revealed a fascinating insight into SALTEX’s extensive range of exhibitors, which included 22 companies from outside of the UK, covering a broad range of groundscare categories:</p>
<ul>
<li>Machinery and hand tools – 54 per cent</li>
<li>Sports surfaces and facilities – 29 per cent</li>
<li>Landscaping – 26 per cent</li>
<li>Seeds, turf and aggregates – 25 per cent</li>
<li>Arboriculture and horticulture – 17 per cent</li>
<li>Commercial vehicles – 13 per cent</li>
<li>Security, health and safety – 10 per cent</li>
<li>Play, street and furniture – 5 per cent</li>
<li>Synthetic turf – 4 per cent</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, it was also encouraging to see that 89 per cent of exhibitors felt that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not affect their business.</p>
<p>This year, the exhibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and 93 per cent of survey respondents confirmed that they will be returning to exhibit at SALTEX 2020.</p>
<p>SALTEX 2020 will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 4 and 5 November.</p>
<p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a></p></div>SALTEX is the industry’s flagship eventhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/saltex-is-the-industry-s-flagship-event2020-01-03T15:46:20.000Z2020-01-03T15:46:20.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Findings from the SALTEX 2019 post-show survey have revealed that attendees are continuing to embrace SALTEX as the groundscare industry’s flagship event.</p><p>From 30 to 31 October a record-breaking 9,104 visitors streamed into the NEC, Birmingham to explore the latest trends and products in groundscare.</p><p>The growth in visitor numbers at SALTEX 2019 was supported by a large proportion of first-time attendees. An encouraging 34 per cent visited SALTEX for the first time this year compared to 28 per cent in 2018, 27 per cent in 2017, 26 per cent in 2016 and 23 per cent in 2015. </p><p>The busy atmosphere in the exhibition halls was fantastic and a massive 93 per cent of survey respondents rated their overall show experience as being either very good or excellent.</p><p>SALTEX visitors came from far and wide as the show continues to attract a growing international audience. This year’s show saw attendees from 49 overseas markets, topping the previous record of 45 countries which was set at SALTEX 2016.</p><p>International visitor Frederico Galardini, who maintains the pitches at Federale di Coverciano - the central training ground and technical headquarters of the Italian Football Federation, visited the show to gain UK groundscare expertise.</p><p>“I think, no matter where you are in the world, it is important that you come to SALTEX because British groundscare is regarded as the best. In Italy the pitches are not at the same level as the pitches in the UK, but we are slowly getting there and this is why a trip to SALTEX can only be beneficial in helping us to improve,” he said.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3799943644,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3799943644,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550" alt="3799943644?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>The post-show survey also confirmed the high calibre of visitors, most of whom came from groundscare contracting companies, local authorities, dealerships, schools and universities, and sports clubs.</p><p>The buying power of SALTEX attendees was also high, with 36 per cent of survey respondents confirming that the purchasing responsibility was solely theirs, while 43 per cent contribute to the buying process and 32 per cent have the authority to sign-off on purchases up to £50,000.</p><p>Many exhibitors agree that SALTEX 2019 was the most financially beneficial yet and the 40 per cent of survey respondents that said they made purchases on the show floor is perhaps testament to this.</p><p>The Leicester City FC grounds team were certainly on the hunt for new equipment at SALTEX according to Callum Allsop, head groundsman at the club’s training ground. “We will be spending a lot of money on a new fleet of equipment over the next year. So being able to look at equipment options at SALTEX and having the opportunity to speak to all of the distributors in one place is ideal.”</p><p>The post-show survey findings also revealed top priorities for attending with 68 per cent saying they visited SALTEX to source new products/services/suppliers; 66 per cent attended out of general interest; 44 per cent wanted to see the latest industry innovations; 39 per cent attended to network with other like-minded individuals and 35 per cent to witness machinery demonstrations.</p><p>Andy Miller, head groundsman for Northampton Saints, says: “I always plan ahead on what I want to do and who I want to see at SALTEX, but plans often change when I’m on the show floor. I may bump into someone, get talking and gain new ideas.”</p><p>Product innovations were a big pull this year, and 87 per cent of attendees rated the mix of products on display as excellent. The show also offered visitors the opportunity to see a number of these products in action through Eco Village demonstrations and this new feature did not disappoint with 78 per cent of survey respondents also rating the Eco Village as excellent.</p><p>Products and innovations aside, SALTEX attendees also made use of the training, advice and educational opportunities. The 57 free-to-attend, CPD-accredited seminars in the Learning LIVE programme proved popular with 84 per cent of survey respondents claiming the education offering was either very good or excellent; 83 per cent made the most of the Ask the Expert feature and 77 per cent said the Pathology and Soil Science LIVE was also an excellent feature.</p><p>SALTEX will be celebrating its 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary in 2020 and will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 4 and 5 November and 95 per cent of SALTEX 2019 visitors concluded the survey by indicating that they will be returning.</p><p>James Wright, grounds & gardens team leader at the University of Leeds, believes that the success of SALTEX indicates a bright future for the industry. “This year was the best SALTEX I have experienced to date and its popularity proves that we are in a great place to take the industry we are all so passionate about into the next decade and beyond.”</p><p>For more information please visit <a href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a></p></div>A record-breaking SALTEX 2019https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-record-breaking-saltex-20192019-11-20T15:25:59.000Z2019-11-20T15:25:59.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p><strong><em>The word on the show floor was that both visitors and exhibitors felt that SALTEX 2019 was the best one yet.</em></strong></p><p>SALTEX (Sports Amenities Landscaping Exhibition) once again proved to be the industry’s showcase event with over 500 brands on display and a record-breaking 9,104 visitors in attendance.</p><p>As soon as the doors opened on the first day of the show there was an electric atmosphere with groundscare enthusiasts swarming into the NEC halls eager to see the latest and most technologically-advanced innovations in grounds management.</p><p>The record-breaking 9,104 visitors consisted of those working in or involved with groundscare, sports turf, amenities, estates and green-space management. The show not only attracted visitors from the UK but also a high number of overseas visitors due to the venue’s easy access to national and international transport links.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3721957728,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3721957728,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550" alt="3721957728?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>In fact, SALTEX 2019 saw visitors attending from 49 overseas markets. Many attendees made the journey to the NEC from Europe, Asia, America and Africa – underlining the fact that SALTEX truly is an international event.</p><p>One such international visitor was Ebi Ezekiel Egbe, managing director of Monimichelle Sports Construction, who travelled to SALTEX from Nigeria. Ebi explained why the long journey was worthwhile: “The most important thing for us in Africa is to broaden our knowledge on how to maintain the highest standard of sports pitches and to bring the latest innovations in groundscare to the African market. SALTEX gives us the opportunity to do exactly this. It’s a beautiful show and I’ve had a great time.”</p><p>SALTEX is also the perfect platform to inspire the next generation of groundscare practitioners and it was encouraging to see a younger demographic of visitors on the show floor, such as 13-year-old Jack Davies who enjoys gardening and mowing lawns in his spare time and aspires to be a professional landscaper.</p><p>“I’ve been wanting to come to SALTEX for the past two or three years and this year I have finally managed to convince my Dad to take me. This is like Christmas for me,” he said.</p><p>The SALTEX College Cup competition, sponsored by Toro and Reesink, demonstrated just how well young groundscare students are being academically prepared for careers in the industry. The Myerscough College team saw off competition from four other colleges to win this year’s trophy and can now look forward to a visit to Real Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium where the winning students will get the opportunity to learn from Paul Burgess, director of grounds and environment for the Spanish footballing giants.</p><p>The competition was just a number of show attractions and the new Eco Village indoor demonstration area made a storming debut. In a dedicated area on the show floor the Eco Village featured a programme of daily product demonstrations which featured cutting-edge sustainable technology by Fleet Line Markers, STIHL UK, Overton UK, Avant Tecno, Cub Cadet, Linddana, Husqvarna, Allett Mowers and Sherriff Amenity in front of a large crowd of show attendees. </p><p>The buzz on the show floor was palpable, as recognised by the legendary Keith Kent, former head groundsman at Twickenham Stadium. “The Institute of Groundsmanship has done tremendously well in bringing so many exhibitors and visitors in and it is just a joy to see such a busy show. You cannot walk anywhere without seeing something that catches your attention,” he said.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3721958323,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3721958323,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550" alt="3721958323?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>Indeed, there was something for everyone on the show floor and this year’s SALTEX Innovation Award certainly caught the eye. From robotics to hybrid mowers, ground printers to state-of-the-art irrigation, grow lights to line trimmers – visitors had the opportunity to see the record-breaking 34 entries on the show floor.</p><p>With the entries submitted and rigorously evaluated by an independent panel of judges, it was decided that there were three stand-out innovations – the Forza 360° football goal wheels from Net World Sports, the BU50 grow lighting system from SGL and the INFINICUT® SM34 rotary mower from MTD Specialty Turf Products.</p><p>The three finalists were given a final opportunity to impress the judges as they took to the stage and the INFINICUT® SM34 rotary mower was pronounced the overall winner. Second place went to SGL and third place went to Net World Sports.</p><p>The INFINICUT® gained rave reviews with the panel of judges claiming that it “has taken the rotary mower into the 21st century,” and that “the revolutionary introduction of a side collector has allowed for rollers, not wheels, thus eliminating wheel marks on the turf.”</p><p>An increasing number of manufacturers on the show floor were also showcasing eco-friendly products. As well as those demonstrating in the Eco Village, exhibitors such as Pellenc, John Deere, Ego, Ryetec, Demon International, AMS Robotics, McConnel and Dennis Mowers all used SALTEX to launch new robotic and battery-powered products. </p><p>“These innovations have low vibrations, are environmentally friendly and great for health and safety – all things that help people on the ground like me. It’s great to see so many of these machines in one place,” says John Ryan, founder of the Lawn Care Legends online networking community.</p><p>Reflecting this trend, the IOG incorporated dedicated seminars which further explored these topics into the expanded Learning LIVE free-to-attend education programme. Chemical-free sports pitch management, and environmentally-friendly turf maintenance were just some of the 57 free-to-attend CPD accredited seminars.</p><p>Many visitors also benefitted from free one-to-one turf management advice in the Ask the Expert feature; received career advice in the Job Clinic and had their soil samples assessed in Pathology and Soil Science LIVE- as well as specific technical advice gained from industry experts on the exhibition floor.</p><p>Commenting on the effects of the record-breaking attendance at this year’s show, many exhibitors thought that a large proportion of visitors to their stands were high-quality buyers with serious intent.</p><p>“We’ve exhibited at a lot of shows in the past couple of years, but this has been the busiest show that I have ever experienced,” said Jordan Watson, grounds care field support for STIHL UK.</p><p>Echoing Jordan’s comments, Les Malin, managing director of Etesia UK, said: “We’ve been a long-term exhibitor at SALTEX for over 20 years and I can honestly say that I cannot remember a show were we had so much activity and people on the stand right to the end of both days.”</p><p>According to sales manager, George Potter, debut exhibitor JCB enjoyed a hugely successful first SALTEX experience: “We’ve had lots of people on the stand, a huge number of enquiries and quite a lot of demo requests, which has been great.”</p><p>All eyes now turn towards SALTEX 2020 the exhibition’s 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary and CEO Geoff Webb is already looking forward to the celebratory event.</p><p>“SALTEX has moved from a horse racing track in Windsor to the National Exhibition Centre in the middle of the country and the fact that we are now gearing up for our 75<sup>th</sup> annual show next year is testament to the community of the sports turf industry and how it has grown.”</p><p>SALTEX 2020 will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 4 and 5 November.</p><p>For more information please visit <a href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a></p></div>Learning LIVE 2019 to tackle industry issueshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/learning-live-2019-to-tackle-industry-issues2019-09-18T15:35:26.000Z2019-09-18T15:35:26.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>A number of key industry experts will be uniting to collaboratively tackle the biggest issues facing the groundscare environment at SALTEX 2019, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.</p><p>Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing and free-to-attend education programme will take place in four dedicated seminar theatres with presentations and panel debates running from 10am through to 3.30pm each day of the show.</p><p>Featuring over 50 CPD accredited seminars involving more than 100 expert speakers, the programme has been developed by leading industry partners and influencers to provide support, insight and real solutions to key industry issues.</p><p>Learning LIVE will kickstart with ‘Creating Champions’ telling the story of grounds staff’s contribution to this summer’s biggest weekend of sporting success. A spectacular line-up, including Neil Stubley (AELTC, Wimbledon) and Karl McDermott (Lord’s), will explain how to deliver exceptional surfaces for the world’s most prestigious sports events.</p><p>Findings from the IOG’s recent research document Groundsmanship – Sports’ Vital Profession will be presented by the IOG’s CEO Geoff Webb and consultant research lead, Carol Doran. Meanwhile, football grounds personnel can enjoy a rare opportunity to sit in on the ‘Tottenham Hotspur FC Experience’ seminar. Head groundsman Gary Lee reveals how the state-of-the art 62,000-capacity stadium pitches were built.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3564725196,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3564725196,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550" alt="3564725196?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>From Premiership to grassroots groundsmanship, there’s something for everyone at Learning LIVE. Pitch advisors from the IOG-led Grounds and Natural Turf Improvement Programme (GaNTIP) will be presenting case studies of successful pitch improvements, and also offering advice on how to secure funding.</p><p>In the ‘Class Acts’ seminar Ian Avery (Sutton Valence School) explores how independent schools can balance internal and external demands on their pitches. Ian will focus on costings, timings and benefits to the school, plus the problems, and solutions, of quick turnarounds on multi-sport pitches. Giles Roberts (St Peter’s School), Lee Marshallsay (Charterhouse) and Danny Beckley (Harrow School) will also be discussing best practices to help your pitches stand out in a competitive market.</p><p>Recent regulations relating to plant protection products (PPP) have had a significant impact on turf management, and Learning LIVE attendees can expect to find answers in a seminar entitled ‘Pesticide 2020 and Beyond’. With a number of widely used insecticides, fungicides and herbicides having been withdrawn in recent times, Dr Colin Mumford (Bayer) will be on hand to explain the current status of PPP, what PPP are being withdrawn or introduced, and how to get optimum results from them.</p><p>Cricket grounds personnel can find out about ongoing research carried out by First Class Counties and England’s Centre of Excellence, and an elite panel, featuring Andy McKay (Sussex CCC) Gary Barwell (Warwickshire CCC) and Will Relf (Loughborough University), will be explaining how hybrid pitches in cricket are learning lessons from football. Industry legend Chris Wood, the ECB’s international pitches consultant, is set to captivate the audience with his stories as he looks back through his career in ‘A Lifetime in Groundsmanship’.</p><p>Elsewhere, climatologist Jim Dale is presenting ‘Managing Climate Change’ to ensure turf professionals stay one step ahead; ICL’s Dr Andy Owen and PhD student at Royal Holloway University, Tamsin Williams, offer an insight into their four-year research project on the effects of seaweed products on turf grass plant parasitic nematodes; industry consultant Peter Corbett discusses ‘Life Without Propiconazole’; and Question Time with the Amenity Forum will no doubt spark a lively debate around the use of pesticides and their alternatives.</p><p>This is just a snapshot of sessions available at this year’s show. Go to <a href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a> where you will soon be able to check out the full programme, register your visit to SALTEX and book into your preferred sessions to avoid the queues.</p></div>Lawn Care Legends returns to SALTEX 2019https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/lawn-care-legends-returns-to-saltex-20192019-09-10T10:28:11.000Z2019-09-10T10:28:11.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>The Lawn Care Legends networking event for landscapers and gardeners will be returning to SALTEX 2019 – which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 30 and 31 October.</p><p>The Legends will be back in full force and will be even bigger with hundreds of attendees expected and over £2500 worth of prizes to be won.</p><p>The online Facebook group provides a daily opportunity for all landscapers and gardeners to showcase their work and knowledge and ultimately support one another. It consists of nearly 5,000 members featuring solo operators, small to medium size business owners, professionals and aspiring volunteers.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3549425143,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3549425143,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550" alt="3549425143?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>After celebrating a hugely successful SALTEX 2018, the group has seen a meteoric rise in popularity. Since last year’s event the group has been invited to host a networking event at the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE) in the USA and an increase in machinery reviews, factory visits and interviews with key industry experts are readily available through the group’s social networks and an all-new online TV channel will be launching in 2020.</p><p>Founder of Lawn Care Legends, John Ryan, revealed that the group’s membership has significantly increased and that a number of landscapers and gardeners will be travelling from afar to attend the networking event at SALTEX 2019.</p><p>“Our membership base keeps rising and I’m expecting a huge turnout at SALTEX this year. Members will be travelling to the NEC from Greece, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway, France and Canada. You don’t have to be a member of the Facebook group to join us at SALTEX – in fact I would encourage anyone who is involved in landscaping or gardening to come along and participate because they could really benefit from the networking event.”</p><p>“Our aim is to help and support anyone involved in the industry,” he said. “So, we are planning to include information on marketing your business, pricing a job and how social media is a growing part of the industry. </p><p>“We are also very passionate about mental health issues too. Since being in the industry I have seen just how much it impacts daily lives. Over the past year, we have been encouraging members to openly talk about their struggles and to help one another.”</p><p>After a complimentary lunch at the networking event on Wednesday 30 October, the Legends will be hosting their annual awards ceremony. The competition, which is open now, has been created to celebrate the outstanding work of landscapers and gardeners. The Legends are encouraging everyone in the industry to submit up to three pictures which showcase the quality of their work.</p><p>The pictures can be posted in the Facebook group (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/lawncarelegends">www.facebook.com/groups/lawncarelegends</a>) or through Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #LCLSALTEX19. A shortlist will then be created and the winners will be announced at the event.</p><p>The prizes will include:</p><ul><li>Shaft drive lawnmower</li><li>Professional hedge trimmer</li><li>Multitool kit</li><li>Aluminium adjustable tripod ladders</li><li>Bluetooth noise cancelling ear plugs</li><li>Strimmer line spool rack with line cutter</li></ul><p>Lawn Care Legends LIVE will take place on 30 October at 2:00pm in concourse suites 22 and 23 by the SALTEX entrance.</p></div>SALTEX College Cup Winners Enjoy Wimbledon Experiencehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/saltex-college-cup-winners-enjoy-wimbledon-experience2019-08-01T16:35:42.000Z2019-08-01T16:35:42.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>After winning the 2018 SALTEX College Cup, students from Bridgwater and Taunton College in Somerset, recently enjoyed their prize of a behind the scenes tour at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Wimbledon.</p><p>Simon Cook, Jacob Camplin, Ryan Tate and trainer/assessor Cary Rawlings experienced an unforgettable day when Neil Stubley, the AELTC’s Head of Courts and Horticulture, provided them with an in-depth look at court preparations the week before The Championships, Wimbledon took place. </p><p>Sponsored by Ransomes, the competition took place at SALTEX 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham, where the three Bridgwater and Taunton students competed against other UK-based horticultural colleges in an in-depth academic test of turf management knowledge.</p><p>Commenting on being involved in this extraordinary opportunity, college student Ryan Tate said: “The experience was really educational. I was very lucky to get to see turf management at the highest tier and I’ll really benefit from it.”</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3400907460,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3400907460,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550" alt="3400907460?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>Fellow college student Simon Cook added: “It has been a real eye opener, especially getting the chance to speak to and learn from someone like Neil Stubley.”</p><p>“The attention to detail here at Wimbledon is incredible and I feel very lucky to have been here to witness it,” said Jacob Camplin. “We’ll be back at SALTEX this year to defend our title and we’re going for our second win so bring it on!”</p><p>Commenting on the SALTEX College Cup, Neil Stubley said: “I was fortunate to be invited to sit on the judging panel at the SALTEX College Cup in 2018 and it was a great experience to see up-and-coming grounds personnel with their key knowledge and their willingness to learn. I’ve enjoyed showcasing what we do to the winning team and explaining the challenges we have to work with to deliver exceptional surfaces for The Championships.”</p><p>The Wimbledon tour follows two extraordinary SALTEX College Cup prizes in previous years. In 2017 the winning students were part of the Wembley grounds team at the FA Cup Final and the 2018 winners enjoyed an unforgettable experience of helping with pitch preparations at the 2018 Six Nations Championships at BT Murrayfield Stadium.</p><p>Since its launch in 2017, the SALTEX College Cup has grown each year both in size and reputation, and Cary Rawlings believes that even more colleges should enter the competition.</p><p>“I can highly recommend the SALTEX College Cup to all colleges that are involved in delivering sports turf. It is a fantastic opportunity for young students to challenge themselves and it provides them with the opportunity to gain experience of delivering a presentation to industry professionals that will set them in good stead for future job interviews.</p><p>“It also gives a good overview of the knowledge that your students have taken on-board during their course and also highlights any areas that may need to be revisited.</p><p>“We are looking forward to entering again this year and I implore other colleges to participate in this event. It is not every day that your students get the opportunity to experience life behind the scenes at a major sporting event. Once the seed has been planted for something like this it will drive our future custodians of the industry on to bigger and better things.”</p><p>All colleges interested in participating in the 2019 SALTEX College Cup should email Dan Prest at dprest@iog.org for more details.</p><p>Toro and Reesink are the new 2019 sponsors of the SALTEX College Cup. The 2019 winners’ prize will be a trip to Real Madrid’s Bernabau Stadium.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a></p></div>SALTEX Innovation Award Returns for 2019https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/saltex-innovation-award-returns-for-20192019-07-01T14:01:12.000Z2019-07-01T14:01:12.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Entries to the SALTEX 2019 Innovation Award are now open for all SALTEX exhibitors to take part – allowing show visitors the chance to witness a stellar line-up of brand new products and services that are pushing the boundaries in groundscare innovation at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.</p><p>Since its launch at SALTEX 2017, the Innovation Award has helped to highlight some of the most ground-breaking, innovative products and services within the groundscare industry.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}136170473,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}136170473,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="136170473?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a>All of the submitted entries are evaluated by an independent panel of judges before a final shortlist is devised. The finalists are then given an opportunity to impress judges and visitors in a seminar theatre on the first day of SALTEX as representatives from each company take to the stage to deliver product presentations.</p><p>Entering the award is an unmissable opportunity for exhibitors as every innovation will be featured on the SALTEX website and in the official show guide. Being shortlisted as a finalist offers even more exposure as they will be given dedicated time to showcase their product or service in front of industry giants, judges and influencers and can draw even more of a crowd to their stand. </p><p>The worthy winner will be presented with the coveted award at the exhibition and will receive a dedicated news article in post-show reports.</p><p>The winner of the SALTEX 2019 Innovation Award will join previous winners: Rigby Taylor’s Intelligent One autonomous robotic line marker and Fleet Line Markers’ MAQA line marking machine were joint winners of the first ever SALTEX Innovation Award and in 2018 Sherriff Amenity’s ground-breaking new app, PrecisionPro, picked up the top prize.</p><p>To enter the SALTEX 2019 Innovation Award, please visit <a href="http://www.iogsaltex.com/innovation-of-the-year-award/">www.iogsaltex.com/innovation-of-the-year-award/</a> </p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a></p></div>New Eco Village comes to SALTEX 2019https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/new-eco-village-comes-to-saltex-20192019-05-03T14:28:52.000Z2019-05-03T14:28:52.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>New for 2019, SALTEX visitors can expect to experience the latest green technology in groundscare in a new area on the show floor, which is purely dedicated to environmentally-friendly products.</p><p>The trend towards sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in groundscare is gathering pace. Today, an increased number of grounds personnel, greenkeepers, landscapers and contractors are looking for products that can deliver quality results but also reduce carbon footprints to the environment.</p><p>Although more than 80 per cent of SALTEX 2018 visitors rated their overall show experience as being excellent, the post-show survey also revealed that visitors thought the exhibition could benefit even further from a wider choice of eco-friendly products and services. </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}2266863350,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}2266863350,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="550"/></a>The all new Eco Village at SALTEX will feature a programme of daily demonstrations of cutting-edge sustainable technology - offering visitors an opportunity of seeing a number of products in action.</p><p>Furthermore, industry experts, within this village, will offer advice on green technology and how it could benefit current working practices.</p><p>Commenting on the Eco Village, SALTEX event director Matthew Knight, said: “Each year we listen to every single piece of feedback and implement tangible changes that will make the SALTEX experience even better.</p><p>“It is great to see groundscare manufacturers committed to reducing the environmental footprints and with the increasing demand for battery-powered products it makes sense to launch a new area at SALTEX, which solely focuses on these technologies.</p><p>“There has been a huge amount of interest from companies that are looking to participate and we are expecting to stage a fascinating and varied demonstration programme.”</p><p>SALTEX 2019 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.</p><p>For more information visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a></p></div>SALTEX continues to attract renowned industry exhibitorshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/saltex-continues-to-attract-renowned-industry-exhibitors2019-03-04T12:37:19.000Z2019-03-04T12:37:19.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Now in its 74th year, SALTEX is growing from strength to strength in its NEC home.</p><p>In fact, already 70 per cent of the SALTEX 2019 floorplan has been allocated with more than 180 SALTEX 2018 exhibitors returning. Over 40 of these exhibitors have increased the size of their stand and a further influx of debut exhibitors are looking to engage with the show this year.</p><p>Campey Turf Care Systems will be building on its success at SALTEX 2018 by upgrading its stand and showcasing an even wider range of turf machinery.</p><p>"The SALTEX exhibition has proved it is still popular with the professional groundsperson attracting visitors from both here and abroad. Last year we trialled a smaller stand with an area for seating and refreshments for our visitors. This was very successful, so this year we are taking a larger stand to create an even more welcoming space for our customers while at the same time increasing the number of machines on display," said managing director Richard Campey.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}1258089667,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}1258089667,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500"/></a>AS Communications, a provider of industry-leading technology to the amenity and agricultural sectors, has enjoyed many successful SALTEX exhibitions over the years and according to marketing manager Holly Jones, now is the time to maximize its show presence. </p><p>“We’ve been exhibiting at SALTEX a number of years now and have always found it to be a good event. SALTEX allows us to meet numerous turf professionals across the grounds industry in a very focused environment. The show is going from strength to strength, something we are aspiring to do too, hence investing in our stand space and design.”</p><p>Lister Wilder is a new exhibitor for 2019 and division sales director Phill Hughes revealed that the company will be using its first appearance at the NEC as an opportunity to promote its impressive hire division.</p><p>“I’ve been monitoring show attendance and feedback prior to making a commitment. My view of last year was that it felt like there was a level of excitement around the manufacturers. The customers attending appear to be of good quality and in good spirit, something which I believe has been achieved by combining the IOG Awards with the show.</p><p>“Over the last few years we have seen a rise in the number of commercial fleet customers looking for both long and short-term hire as an alternative to purchasing assets and we look forward to promoting our commercial hire division to a wider audience in order to increase our current customer base.”</p><p>For Arysta LifeScience, a global agricultural company specialising in the marketing and distribution of innovative crop protection and biosolution brands, the opportunity to meet distributors and end users was a major factor in deciding to exhibit at SALTEX for the first time and following the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience by UPL in January, the two companies will become one, with Arysta LifeScience presenting itself as UPL at SALTEX.</p><p>Campaigns & communications manager Janine Heath, said: “As we continue to drive into new cropping sectors we thought it would be a good idea to exhibit at SALTEX.</p><p>“Although we sell through distributors, we also aim to connect with end users. If we raise the brand awareness amongst them, then it’s more than likely to drive back up the chain.</p><p>“We’re always looking to expand our customer base and build business and SALTEX is a great occasion to meet everyone in one place.”</p><p>SALTEX 2019 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.</p><p>For more information visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.iogsaltex.com">www.iogsaltex.com</a></p></div>