GMA
SALTEX 2024 will welcome back major industry brands like Kubota , Toro , and Iseki , reaffirming their support for the GMA ’ s vision of excellence in grounds management . Visitors can expect to see these brands , along with others such as Reesink UK / Toro UK , Dennis Mowers , and Husqvarna UK , showcasing cutting-edge products and services . New exhibitors like Stogger Turf Care and Hayley Group will also debut at the event , broadening the horizons of the grounds management industry with innovative products and sustainable practices .
Stogger Turf Care , a tech innovator based in the Netherlands , expressed excitement about participating in SALTEX 2024 by saying : ““ Stogger Turf Care is very excited to participate at SALTEX 2024 . We can ’ t wait to present our new product line and stateof-the-art technologies to this large audience . Let ’ s ignite your growth potential with Stogger Turf Care .” Similarly , Hayley Group , a
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We can ’ t wait to present our new product line and stateof-the-art technologies to this large audience . Let ’ s ignite your growth potential with Stogger Turf Care .
leading UK supplier of engineering components and consumables , looks forward to building on its support for grounds management professionals through this exhibition : “ We are delighted to be exhibiting at SALTEX for the firsttime in 2024 . We ’ ve got a strong presence in supporting grounds management professionals with their bearings and maintenance consumables , this exhibition will help us build on that .”
The Learning LIVE schedule at SALTEX 2024 is packed with over 20 industry pioneers , technical specialists , and experts across three stages , making it the largest free live educational event in the sector . Attendees will have the chance to hear from leaders from UEFA , Wembley Stadium , Wimbledon , and other top venues , with sessions covering topics like sustainable solutions , attracting young talent to the industry , and managing artificial turf . The Community Sports Stage , a new addition this year , will focus on community and grassroots sports , offering insights into facility funding , pitch improvement projects , and volunteer management .
The GMA has also announced the expansion of the Community Sports Zone , a space dedicated to the community and voluntary grounds teams . Following its successful debut in 2023 , the expanded zone will offer more space , more machinery , and its own Learning LIVE stage . Leading exhibitors like ISEKI , Dennis and SISIS , and Campey Turf Care Systems will showcase products tailored to the needs of community and grassroots sports clubs . The zone aims to provide practical solutions for clubs with limited resources , ensuring they have access to the best equipment and advice for maintaining their facilities .
Jason Booth , Chief Operating Officer at the GMA , emphasised the importance of the Community Sports Zone , noting that it is designed to support grassroots volunteers who play a crucial role in maintaining community sports facilities . The expansion reflects the GMA ’ s commitment to helping these volunteers succeed and ensuring that community sports continue to thrive .
For more information on SALTEX 2024 and to register for the event , please visit www . saltex . org . uk
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