SALTEX 2024


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Visitors will have a unique opportunity to network and share experiences, and this year’s exhibition promises even more exciting developments. The GMA Hub will provide vital information,


including


advisory drop-in sessions with experienced pitch advisors, offering personalised advice on the challenges and opportunities that professionals face


in their daily


operations. There


will also be engagement with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) like the Football Association, Football Foundation, England and Wales Cricket Board, Rugby Football Union, and Rugby Football League.


And following its triumphant debut in 2023, the Community Sports Zone is back, d ed ica ted to the unsung heroes of community and volunteer sports grounds. This year, the zone promises to be the place to be for all things turf maintenance for grassroots and community sports clubs. With more space, more machinery, and its very own Learning LIVE stage, the zone will host ten engaging sessions across two days. Topics include Essential Planning for Pitch Improvement Projects and Quality Surfaces on a Shoestring Budget. The machinery on display, from brands like ISEKI, Dennis and SISIS, Campey Turf Care Systems, and Trimax Mowing Systems, will offer practical solutions for clubs with limited resources.


SALTEX is also renowned for its exceptional


professional development


opportunities through its industry-leading Learning LIVE programme. Over 20 pioneers, technical specialists, and experts will speak across three stages, including the brand- new Community Sports Stage, making it the largest free live learning event in the sector. The Learning LIVE programme will cover hot topics and issues, offering attendees the opportunity to gain CPD points and engage


in Stadium Operations will


Pitch Expert Lee Guerriero. Several


exclusive product launches at SALTEX


exhibitors 2024,


will giving


Industries' Wireless Valve Link,


an


introduce innovative


Hunter system


revolutionising irrigation control with unmatched flexibility and efficiency. Kersten


will unveil the Zasso ZAP Weeder, the


powered electric walk-in device,


friendly weed management. Major


Ltd will


showcase its upgraded TDR Rotary Mower, a professional tractor-powered groundcare mower designed for parklands, sports pitches, and semi-rough golf course grass.


world’s first battery- designed for eco- Equipment


visitors


the first glance of some of the latest technologies. KAR UK


As a not-for-profit organisation, the GMA reinvests revenue generated from its annual exhibition back into the grounds management industry. Thanks to the success of SALTEX 2023, the GMA has been able to subsidise approximately 67% of its membership base, supporting those at the heart of grounds management. In addition to membership support, the revenue has also funded 1,900 GMA training courses, both in-person and online, further advancing the skills and knowledge of professionals across the industry.


SALTEX takes place at Birmingham NEC on 30th and 31st October 2024. For more


and to register,


information visit


www.saltex.org.uk or scan the QR code.


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conversations with experts like UEFA’s


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This year’s event also marks the retirement of Derek Walder, fondly known as ‘Mr SALTEX,’ after 42 years as Operations Manager. Derek’s career, which spans over six decades, saw him begin as a gardener and rise to Grounds Manager for a major sports field complex in Southwest London. His dedication to the industry has been widely recognised, earning him a British Empire Medal and the GMA Lifetime Achievement Award. SALTEX 2024 will be a special opportunity


to celebrate Derek’s contributions to the industry and the exhibition.


HAPPY RETIREMENT


DEREK!


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