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SALTEX 2017 visitor profile revealed

After an independent audit confirmed a record-breaking SALTEX attendance at the NEC, the show’s visitor survey has now revealed a fascinating insight into the 8,909 who attended. 

With over 300 exhibitors and more show features than ever before it is

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SALTEX Innovation Award Winners

The very first SALTEX Innovation Award celebrated the best in brand new grounds care technology when the show took place at the NEC, Birmingham on 1 and 2 November 2017.

Making its debut, the Innovation Award attracted a number of high-quality entries

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SALTEX 2017 Launches Innovation Award

SALTEX 2017 is set to play host to the most technologically advanced equipment showcase in grounds management. With this in mind SALTEX event organisers have decided to hold, for the very first time, an Innovation Award – and visitors will get the ch

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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has announced that the 2017 winners of the SALTEX College Cup will be given the opportunity to work as part of the grounds team when Scotland host England as part of the 2018 Six Nations Championships, at BT Murr

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Oeliatec return to SALTEX on stand number E055 to showcase their range of environmentally-friendly range of weed control products.

All Oeliatec weed control machines kill weeds with 100% hot water by delivering an efficient low pressure treatment at t

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Limagrain UK, one of the world’s largest seed companies will be showcasing its impressive range of grass seed mixtures, including the market leading MM60, MM50 and the new exciting MM7 on their stand at SALTEX 2017.

MM is one of the most respected bra

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Pellenc will be exhibiting at this year’s IOG SALTEX on stand E055 which will showcase their professional range of environmentally friendly, lithium-ion battery powered tools.

A forerunner when it comes to lithium-ion technology and high efficiency “B

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Etesia will be launching their range of Greener City Equipment on stand C050 at IOG SALTEX 2017, which includes a range of environmentally-friendly battery-powered pedestrian and ride-on rotary mowers.

Environmental protection and a commitment to sust

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At SALTEX 2017 Dennis & SISIS (Stand E070) will be living up to their reputation of having world-class maintenance equipment for every type of playing surface with a wide range of equipment on show.

3314821866?profile=RESIZE_480x480Featuring prominently on the stand will be the SISIS

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 The countdown to Europe’s largest annual turf management event has officially begun, marked by the opening of online visitor registration.

3314815964?profile=RESIZE_480x480SALTEX 2017 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 1-2 November, and has already attracted over 250 exhibitor

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The opportunity to stand on arguably the most famous pitch in world football on the day of the FA Cup Final is a dream for many, but for four sports turf students from Northern Ireland – the dream has become a reality.

Gavin White, Jon Crawford, Micha

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Organisers of SALTEX (Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition) have launched their new 2017 campaign, which features the distinguished heart-shaped logo formed of grass complete with the words – Your Industry - Your Show.

In 1934 a groundsman at

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Open forum activity

Fusion Media posted a blog post
ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Gavin Kinsella as Technical Area Sales Manager – South East. Gavin brings more than 35 years of experience in golf course management, estate management and sportsturf operations,…
8 minutes ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Ratcliffe College in Leicestershire is home to an impressive range of sporting facilities, supporting rugby, cricket, football, hockey and athletics across its expansive campus.Improvement In EfficiencyKeeping those surfaces match-ready is the…
5 hours ago
Peter sellers replied to Taylor’s's discussion Selective lawn herbicides and composting clippings
"No, Mecoprop and dicamba - various brands such as Hytrol will sort it and composted cuttings can be used after 6 months.
It is not possible to compost or send to green waste Praxys treated grass, only option is to use a mulching mower until it is…"
9 hours ago
Taylor’s posted a discussion
A customer wants a weed treatment on their lawn but they also like to compost the clippings after each mow. The product I use states not safe for composting (Praxys). I can't spot spray as there are a lot of bittercress hidden within the grass. Will…
19 hours ago
Max alam is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
yesterday
Barry Straker replied to Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
"Hi Adam, did you not receive my reply? I will forward again, please let me know if you don't get it. Thank you "
Tuesday
Tim Bucknall replied to Sam Bainbridge's discussion High tip mowers
"We had an Etesia and it was nothing but trouble.  We now have a Kubota G231-HD-48 entering its 5th season, good as gold as long as you change the fuel filters twice a season."
Monday
Adam Woods replied to Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
"as did I about 10 days ago???"
Sunday
MF Hodgson replied to Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
"Sounds fasinating, Barry. I've emailed you. "
Sunday
MF Hodgson liked Barry Straker's discussion Soil management survey help request (south England)
Sunday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stiga/mountfield roller mower
"Neil. Yes it was me who recommended the 18 inch. Delighted with ours albeit we only use for weekly cuts om medium lawns but it allows us to cut in the early morning when the grass is soaking wet, not had to unblock it yet! Interesting to hear your…"
Sunday
Graham Taylor replied to Peter sellers's discussion New for old insurance
"to be honest, stuff that we've used commercially for 4 years probably is pretty worthless though we could possibly flog it on Ebay to some unsuspecting domestic-use customer!!  "
Saturday
Neil Darby replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stiga/mountfield roller mower
"I bought one last year Peter, I thought you had recommended the 18" too me, maybe somebody else. The 18" was out of stock & I went for the 955. Bloody great machine, extremley powerful engine & pretty fast as well. No BBC though which is the only…"
Saturday
Richard Shelton replied to Peter sellers's discussion Stiga/mountfield roller mower
"Yeah, I totally agree on this - far better build quality 👍🏻"
Saturday
Tom Leivers replied to Sam Bainbridge's discussion High tip mowers
"Hi Sam, I've just bought a new Iseki 324 hi tip and it's great. I've done a few cuts this season and have no regrets. I've come from a Kubota GZD hi tip and the Iseki tips slightly higher and backwards which I think is better. I have to tip in one…"
Saturday
Andy Pullin replied to Sam Bainbridge's discussion High tip mowers
"We tried a 328 high tip variant on demo. Seems like a proper tool. Expensive, but rightly so. Good wide grass chute because of the portal axle. Now on shopping list"
Saturday
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High tip mowers

Hello everyone I'm looking at buying a high tip mower, currently running an iseki low tip wondered which one people rate?Needs to be able to tip into my tipper trailer solely for leaf collection time sides are 1.8m from ground but could tip in back…

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