With
SALTEX just weeks away, the industry is preparing for the biggest
event of the year which will be held at the NEC Birmingham on 4 and 5
November.
Here
we take a look at exactly why you should register for FREE to SALTEX
if you haven't already...
Over
250 Exhibitors from Every Sector of the Industry
With
three large halls containing many of the major players from across
the industry, SALTEX 2015 is the only exhibition of its kind to
provide an all-encompassing experience for a diverse range of grounds
management sectors.
The
exhibition will see over 250 exhibitors representing various sectors
including forestry, play, groundscare machinery, artificial surfaces,
natural turf, landscaping products, pest control, line marking, waste
management, sports equipment and many, many more.
Visitors
can also expect to see new products being unveiled, new unique
services and some exciting guest appearances on the exhibitor stands.
For
the full list of SALTEX 2015 exhibitors visit www.iogsaltex.com
Education
Opportunities with LEARNING LIVE
There
will be a number of education opportunities at this year's SALTEX
through LEARNING LIVE - an all-encompassing education programme
designed for all sectors of the industry. The LEARNING LIVE programme
is set to be five times bigger than the education offered at previous
SALTEX exhibitions with 49 seminars now confirmed. The seminars will
take place in three dedicated theatres on the show floor as well as
the Young Groundsman's Conference, which will be held in Gallery
Suites opposite the main entrance.
The IOG Gaining Ground theatre, hosted by journalist and
talkSPORT radio presenter Mark Saggers, features a number of industry
experts such as ECB pitch advisor Chris Wood; Carol Doran, Rugby
Football League; Simon Winman, Rugby Football Union; Keith Kent,
Twickenham and the Manchester City FC grounds staff.
Park
keepers, rangers, contractors, gardeners, horticulturalists, plus
groundsmen who have responsibility for the upkeep of play equipment
will benefit from attending seminar sessions in the Parks Play and
People theatre.
Sessions
within the Technically Turf & New Product Pitches theatre will
provide visitors with invaluable technical advice on a number of
various subjects such as irrigation control, fertiliser plans, growth
requirements and soil tests. In addition, The PITCH sessions will
showcase SALTEX exhibitors' products and services or new product
launches in an exciting quick-fire approach.
The
Rigby Taylor and Top Green-sponsored Young Groundsmen's Conference,
in Gallery Suites 17 and 18 next to the SALTEX halls, has been
organised by the Institute of Groundsmanship's Young Board of
Directors and will offer a fantastic opportunity for those looking to
develop a rewarding career in groundsmanship. Experts participating
in the Young Groundsmen's Conference include Neil Stubley from
Wimbledon, Alan Ferguson from St George's Park and Tony Stones from
Wembley Stadium.
Many
of the LEARNING LIVE seminars have CPD points connected to them. No
pre-booking is required - simply ensure that you arrive promptly to
make sure you get a seat.
To
view the full LEARNING LIVE programme visit www.iogsaltex.com
Ask
the Expert
The
IOG's regional pitch advisors will be on hand throughout the event
at the IOG Hub to offer free pitch care advice.
A
Great Chance to See a Number of the Industry's Professional Bodies
all Under One Roof
Many
of the industry's professional bodies will be supporting SALTEX 2015
and have confirmed their presence at the exhibition.
The
British and International Golf Greenkeepers' Association (BIGGA) and
the Amenity Forum will join the Sport and Play Construction
Association (SAPCA), the Arb Association, the Sports Turf Research
Institute (STRI), the Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
(IOSH) and the Parks Alliance in supporting SALTEX 2015's LEARNING
LIVE education programme.
Other
professional bodies include: the Agricultural Engineers Association
(AEA), the Association of Play Industries (API), the Crop Protection
Association (CPA) and the British Agricultural & Garden Machinery
Association (BAGMA) who will all have a stand on the show floor.
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) will also hold
its annual conference entitled Leadership, Innovation and Growth, on
the first day of SALTEX in nearby Gallery Suites 15 and 16.
SALTEX
will be Combined with the IOG's Prestigious Annual Industry Awards
This
year, for the first time ever, SALTEX will combine with the Institute
of Groundsmanship's (IOG) annual Industry Awards dinner.
Held
on the evening of the first day (4 November) at the Birmingham
Metropole Hotel the Awards are set to be the UK's biggest
celebration in groundsmanship; with 19 up for grabs. Alistair
McGowan, the renowned impressionist, stand-up comic, actor and
writer, will be entertaining the hundreds of groundscare experts and
sports industry dignitaries attending.
To
book your place at this prestigious event or to find out more please
visit www.iogawards.com or contact the IOG at events@iog.org.
A
Number of Fantastic Ways to Unwind and Continue Networking after a
Great Day at SALTEX 2015
With
star-filled theatres and comedy clubs, stylish bars, great
restaurants and the hottest nightspots, Birmingham is a vibrant city
offering a great opportunity to let your hair down or continue
networking after a day at SALTEX.
Resorts
World, a new integrated leisure and entertainment complex, is also
just a stone's throw away from the NEC. Facilities include an
outlet shopping centre, a wide range of internationally-themed
restaurants and bars an 11-screen cinema and a casino for those who
feel lucky.
Getting
to SALTEX has never been easier
Located
in the centre of the UK, whether you are travelling from overseas or
within the UK, the NEC is easy to get to by car, rail or air.
The
NEC is at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any
direction can travel to the NEC site directly using the following
motorways - M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.
Please
note that a parking voucher (reducing the parking charge to £5) is
available to all IOG members.
If
you wish to travel by rail, you
can get a great 25% discount travelling to the NEC with Virgin
Trains. Birmingham
International rail station is located right next to the NEC, in fact
you can reach the hall without even having to step outside. The NEC
entrance is on the right hand side as you exit the station. It's
only 1 hour 10 minutes from London Euston and 1 hour 46 minutes from
Manchester Piccadilly!
The
NEC is just minutes from Birmingham International Airport if you are
planning on flying in to SALTEX. Once you've landed you can either
walk and follow signs to the SkyRail Link, which is free and has a
travel time of 90 seconds, or get a taxi which you will be able to
find outside of the passenger terminals.
Affordable
Accommodation
Birmingham has a vast array of hotels to suit all budgets and
Zibrant has been appointed as the official accommodation agent for
SALTEX 2015. As a result, discounted rates have been secured at a
number of hotels in and around the NEC Birmingham.
To
view all accommodation and find out how to claim your discounted rail
tickets and car parking charge please visit www.iogsaltex.com
Come
and celebrate SALTEX's 70th
Anniversary
Visitor
registration to SALTEX 2015 is free. To confirm your attendance visit
www.iogsaltex.com
Follow
SALTEX on Twitter @IOG_SALTEX and Facebook –
www.facebook.com/IOGSALTEX