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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An independent audit has confirmed that the combined attendance over the two day exhibition totaled an impressive 8,909 – the highest ever since SALTEX moved to the NEC, Birmingham.
After two successful days, the 72nd SALTEX exhibition came to a close
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
SALTEX 2017 has been hailed as a huge success
A year’s worth of meticulous and strategic planning from show organisers culminated in what is being hailed by many as the best ever SALTEX.
The two-day exhibition has quickly grown to become the premier an
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
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
Learning LIVE at SALTEX 2017 is set to explore and highlight the burning issues that really matter to the groundscare industry through a unique panel discussion entitled Your Industry, Your Show, Your Voice.
The panel discussion, which is part of SALT
At SALTEX 2017 Sherriff Amenity will be showcasing two new products in the renowned GoGreen complexed iron range. Visitors to the stand (E060) will also be offered the opportunity to sign-up free of charge to the online Sherriff Academy and find out
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
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
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
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
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.
Featuring prominently on the stand will be the SISIS
The SALTEX 2017 free education programme is set to inspire visitors at the NEC on 1 and 2 November.
With the full Learning LIVE programme set to be revealed in the coming weeks, the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has released a few teaser seminars.
The countdown to Europe’s largest annual turf management event has officially begun, marked by the opening of online visitor registration.
SALTEX 2017 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 1-2 November, and has already attracted over 250 exhibitor
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
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
The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), has underlined its continuing confidence in the strength of SALTEX by committing to its own dedicated area at the show, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 1 and 2 November 2017.
Founded
SALTEX 2017 continues to attract some of the sector’s biggest names ensuring that visitors can again expect to see an impressive line-up of world-class innovation for use by managers of pitch, grounds, landscaping, park and estates when the event ope
Based on the success of SALTEX 2016, an increasing number of exhibitors are looking to extend their profile at the UK’s biggest and most influential turf care event, which will be held on 1 and 2 November at the NEC, Birmingham.
According to show orga
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"Anglegrinder with the blades still on the machine. A 10 minute job. 15 minutes if the blades are on each side. Try not to heat the blades up with thegrinder............ I might b e wrong but I suspect it might affect the hardness.
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"I let the dealer do that... same as John.
I also am pretty careful as to what I ask them to cut - no chewing through growth thats too coarse for them - and clean them off with spray after most times they are used."
I also am pretty careful as to what I ask them to cut - no chewing through growth thats too coarse for them - and clean them off with spray after most times they are used."
"Cordless grinder for me. Two to three passes leaves it like a razor, Takes 10 mins rather than 45mins with a file."
"Hi Tim You say between services does this mean dealer service ?
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
"Would cost her more in the long run if she employed a head gardener , salary ,workplace pension , n.i , holiday pay , all the machinery required , servicing , fuel or batteries ,hand tools ,waste disposal . Sundries , health safety , ladders ,…"
"Also bought some Prunabo powered pruners... they are amazing... they will get through 50mm easy and a good clean cut. Already had the Makita batteries so perfect. And so good that a week later bought the 2.5m pole extension and thinking of buying a…"
"Yes indeed. I got the impression I was the first person she'd called so hopefully she got a bit of a reality check if she called elsewhere as well. I could have said something in reply like "well until you've seen me work a day you can't say if…"
"@James £50-£60 per hour? Yes I think you may get a few raised eyebrows "
"Ah the hourly rate question.
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
"I'm up in the lake district, you do get the odd person that is in shock but that's the price take it or leave it.
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
"Bless her that Lady is just out of touch with how much services cost nowadays. Is it the cost of living? yes, hers. Probably had somebody on a cheap rate to do her previous garden. And has underestimated the cost of maintaining the big new one,…"
"£35 p/h for general maintenance? now that would be nice. Where in the country are you? I'm east anglia. I had a lady call up last week, sounded great, big garden, moved in last year and wants someone who knows what they are doing to get the garden…"
Sharpening hedgetrimmers
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening! What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services? File, dremel, angle grinder?
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