A year’s
worth of meticulous and strategic planning from show organisers culminated in
what is being hailed by many as the best ever SALTEX.
The two-day
exhibition has quickly grown to become the premier annual grounds care event in
Europe and on 1 and 2 November, the halls of the NEC, Birmingham were a hub of
innovation, inspiration and opportunity.
More than
300 exhibitors showcased their products and services; Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s
all-encompassing education programme, featured over 100 high-profile speakers
who tackled a number of key issues, and other show features – including
Pathology and Soil Science Live, Ask The Expert and the Job Clinic offered
invaluable free advice and career progression opportunities.
The Outdoor
Demonstrations area enabled visitors to see some of the latest equipment in
action and attendees also had the chance to see every entry in SALTEX’s new
Innovation of the Year Award.
Exhibitors
reported constant engagement with a high calibre of attendees across the two
day event as visitors immersed themselves in the vibrant atmosphere and
unparalleled interaction. The SALTEX buzz was captured by all and social media
channels – so much so that at 11am on 1 November, #SALTEX17 registered as the
third most trending topic in the UK.
Furthermore,
not a moment was missed through the all new SALTEX TV. Learning LIVE
discussions, panel debates and presentations, as well key interviews with
visitors, experts and exhibitors were all broadcasted live on four large
screens throughout the show floor.
Despite a
turbulent year of economic uncertainty, SALTEX successfully united every corner
of the grounds care industry.
