SALTEX SHOW PREVIEW
Learning LIVE sessions are a key draw for visitors visiting SALTEX
Over 400 brands will be on show at Birmingham NEC from 2-3 November 2022
This is certainly a view shared by SGL , manufacturers of grass growth products such as grow lighting systems and data monitoring tools based in The Netherlands – and just one of many international businesses exhibiting at this year ’ s show . Derk Pelle , content marketeer at SGL , confirms the reason they attend is because “ SALTEX is an inspiring , international event where turf professionals come together to exchange knowledge and learn about the latest innovations in the industry and engage with turf professionals face-to-face .”
Matthew Williams , national account manager UK and Ireland at Compo- Expert , said : “ European visitors come to SALTEX because they recognise it as the best golf and groundsmanship event in Europe .”
The International Greenkeepers Association will again have a presence at SALTEX with members from around the world registering to visit . Among these is Daryl Davidson , head groundsman at Sydney University , who is excited to be making the journey : “ This is a great opportunity to catch up with a heap of new and old friends from our great industry ,” it was he says , “ an easy decision to jump on board ”.
And it ’ s not just international exhibitors who are signed up for the show , overseas visitors ’ enthusiasm for SALTEX is at an all-time high too .
Geoff Webb , CEO of the Grounds Management Association , says : “ There promises to be a diverse visitor profile this year , we know there are visitors from over 26 countries already . We had a good show last year with our post-show visitor survey , showing that 83 percent of attendees rated SALTEX 2021 overall as excellent , very good or good , and 67 percent of those saying they attended specifically to purchase new products or services , and 84 percent either had full purchasing responsibility or contributed to the process . These are great stats , but we knew that it was post pandemic and people were longing to get out and meet up again but to continue this momentum is really encouraging .”
Geoff Webb , CEO of the Grounds Management Association
Geoff continued : “ A key component of SALTEX is the show ’ s Learning LIVE sessions . These presentations have been designed to provide support , insight , and real solutions to key industry issues , including those relating to sustainability and the environment and we have a growing line-up of impressive expert speakers .”
The SALTEX 2022 Learning LIVE schedule this year has been extended to over 30 sessions , with additional papers attacking the key issues for the grounds care industry of pay , career development , how to negotiate in the workplace and how to find out about the millions of pounds of grant funding available from sports clubs .
SALTEX does not disappoint and registering for a FREE ticket to Europe ’ s largest sports turf , amenities and landscaping trade exhibition has never been easier thanks to the event ’ s new website .
For visitors keen to confirm their attendance at this show which is promising to be its biggest and best yet , find out more about SALTEX
2022 and register online at www . saltex . org . uk
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