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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

Andrew . Perkins replied to Stephen r Brook-Smith's discussion Another shrub looking unhealthy
"It is a Rhodi showing signs of Chlorosis ( iron deficency ) its yellowing between the veins of the leaf . Apply a ericeaous feed and a mulch of ericeacous compost and ideally water with rain water . 
You don't need to trim rhodi but if needs must…"
3 hours ago
Graham Taylor replied to Kieron Glover's discussion Swapping van for a pickup ??
"What are the advantages of the pickup?  I would always be concerned about where it was parked for things being stolen.  Can't you just get a smaller van with a decent passenger seat for the missus? "
5 hours ago
Stephen r Brook-Smith replied to Stephen r Brook-Smith's discussion Another shrub looking unhealthy
"I think it's a Rhoder mate, I probably did hit that with a. Hedge trimmer :( "
6 hours ago
Vic 575 and Kieron Glover are now friends
6 hours ago
Vic 575 replied to Kieron Glover's discussion Swapping van for a pickup ??
"Of course
PM sent."
6 hours ago
Kieron Glover replied to Kieron Glover's discussion Swapping van for a pickup ??
"Hi Vic
Am I able to contact you for a chat sometime ?
many thanks .
kieron"
6 hours ago
Kieron Glover replied to Kieron Glover's discussion Swapping van for a pickup ??
"Hi all many thanks for your feed back. Unfortunately the one was after is now sold. So I'll be placing a order for a new one "
6 hours ago
Billybop replied to Stephen r Brook-Smith's discussion Another shrub looking unhealthy
"doesn't look too bad to me... can't tell what it is... bay tree? eleagnus? rhododendron? been pruned a while ago,with a hedge trimmer?"
6 hours ago
Stephen r Brook-Smith replied to Stephen r Brook-Smith's discussion Any ideas why this is looking sad??
"Thankyou I'll pass that on "
6 hours ago
Vic 575 replied to Kieron Glover's discussion Swapping van for a pickup ??
"Security is not a problem –

 Someone once tried to break into the canopy on the previous Hilux. They applied so much force that they snapped the handle off. They did not get in though. It remained locked."
6 hours ago
Billybop replied to Stephen r Brook-Smith's discussion Any ideas why this is looking sad??
"plant species of foreign origin struggling with our climate, leaf miners + nutrient deficiencies ?"
6 hours ago
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7 hours ago
Tony @SM replied to Peter sellers's discussion Box alternatives
"Personally, I always recommend Yew. Virtually indestructable and it makes a wonderfully tight hedge that is easy to shape and can be cut virtually all the way down should that ever be necessary. I understand your point about cost but have always…"
9 hours ago
Tony @SM replied to Kieron Glover's discussion Swapping van for a pickup ??
"We are all different but, other than the advantages of being able to use it as a car, I could not see myself working out of one. I occasionally work with another self employed guy that drives a pick up and he loves it but will readily admit, they…"
9 hours ago
Billybop replied to Kieron Glover's discussion Swapping van for a pickup ??
"Single cab toyota hilux pickup for me, it has a towbar but i have never needed a trailer (if I had ride on lawnmower jobs like Vic I would, obviously) Largest stihl battery pruner fits horizontally in the bed with just the end peeping out from the…"
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Box alternatives

Following on from my thread on Box blight,  looking at alternative replacement where we've removed . Dismissed Yew due to cost and growth rate, similarly Ilex Crenata , thoughtabout  Lonicera Nitida Green variety not Baggesons Gold etc which need…

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