SPORTS & PLAY share ideas at the upcoming Sports and Grounds Expo .
‘ We ’ re all chomping at the bit to get out there and meet again ,’ said Iain Courage , Sales Director of Fleet Line Markers , headline sponsor of SAGE 2021 . ‘ It ’ s quite a close-knit industry in which everybody knows each other , so it ’ s a good opportunity for everyone to get together after such a long period .’
‘ It ’ s exciting because many businesses will not have had the opportunity to demonstrate their innovation for a long time – companies will have new products and services that they ’ ll be itching to showcase in front of a large audience and SAGE 2021 gives the perfect opportunity .’
The Sports and Grounds Expo ( SAGE ) will be the largest outdoor exhibition for the industry in the UK and it will bring together likeminded people from a wide range of professions , including green keeping , grounds maintenance , landscaping , colleges , universities , local authorities , premiership grounds and many more .
‘ Hosting virtual events has been a great interim solution but I can ’ t see it being viable as we look to the future in our industry ,’ Iain added . ‘ The nature of our industry means the ability to get hands-on with products and have face-to-face conversations and demonstrations is so much more useful to people .’
Set amongst the breathtaking backdrop of the famous Malvern Hills , guests will enjoy demonstrations from leading products in a spacious outdoor setting , allowing a full immersive experience of everything on show , with absolutely no limitations on space .
Many hot topics will be covered , such as how to operate in a costeffective and sustainable way , as well as improving general efficiency across the board . The occasion will be a key factor in the industry ’ s post-pandemic growth .
Also , being completely aware that we are still living in some of the confinements of Covid-19 , SAGE will offer a completely safe environment for everyone , adhering to the latest health and safety guidance . Measures including social distancing , exhibitor contact-free lead capture , social distancing & free hand sanitiser to name a few have all been put in place .
Sports , grounds and the environment One separate issue that the pandemic has drawn attention to is the environment . With people confined to their homes and restrictions on people ’ s ability to travel and work , the past 15 months have been some of the most beneficial for the global environment in a very long time . Waters have become clearer of pollution , the air has emptied of the noxious gases that were being constantly spewed into our atmosphere and wildlife has been able to prosper .
It ’ s important not to rest on our laurels , though , and that has been reflected in new government legislation brought in this April , which has targeted a 78 % slash in emissions by 2025 , on the way to carbon net-zero by 2050 .
As such , businesses of all sizes are becoming increasingly conscious of the impact they are having on the environment and that is no different to those in the sports and grounds management industry , which is constantly innovating with new ideas and products that don ’ t compromise on effectiveness and efficiency while doing more for the environment we all share .
As a result , sustainability will be one of the major topics at this year ’ s Sports and Grounds Expo . Ian Sumpter , Managing Director of Mow- Sure is working in partnership with
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