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SALTEX: Your industry- your show
Europe’ s largest annual turf management event is set to offer limitless opportunities.
W hen SALTEX 2017 opens its doors at the NEC Birmingham on 1 and 2 November, all those working in or associated with the grounds care industry will be offered a world of limitless opportunities in which they can discover the latest trends and innovations, connect with colleagues and learn from top industry professionals.
SALTEX 2017 is once again set to be the unmissable annual event for grounds care professionals and manufacturers from all over the globe. From show features, to educational topics, the show is continually evolving with the people of the industry in mind. Here’ s why …
Over 300 exhibitors – See the best in innovation & excellence
With over 300 exhibitors on the show floor, many of whom plan to launch a multitude of new products, SALTEX 2017 is set to play host to the most technologically advanced equipment showcase in grounds management.
The exhibition 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. John Deere, Toro, Ransomes Jacobsen and Kubota have all confirmed that they will be returning to the show for a third consecutive year to showcase their latest product innovations. They will be joined by companies such as STIHL, ICL, Rigby Taylor, DLF Trifolium, Dennis & SISIS, Charterhouse Turf Machinery, Advanced Turf Technology, Fleet Line Markers, plus many more leading companies. Learning LIVE – Your door to the future Now in its third year, SALTEX’ s free-to-attend education programme has gone from strength to strength. For 2017, the programme will follow the same successful format developed over the past two years situated within four purpose-built seminar theatres on the show floor with state-of-the-art sound systems and screens.
There will be a number of expert speakers from the UK and abroad focusing on issues that surround the industry and visitors can expect to hear from the likes of Jonathan Calderwood( Paris Saint-Germain FC); Steve Chappell( PGA Centenary Golf Course at the Gleneagles Hotel); Mark Pover( The Football Association); Allen Reed( FC Dallas); Chris Wood( ECB); Justin Smith( All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club); Roy Rigby( Manchester City FC); John Moverley( The Amenity Forum); Lee Marshallsay( Charterhouse School); Ben Hastie( Cheltenham Racecourse); John Ledwidge( Leicester City FC); Stuart Kerrison( Essex CCC) and many, many more.
IOG and Basis CPD points are also available for all Learning LIVE sessions.
Outdoor Demonstrations – See what
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