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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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