The SALTEX
2018 post-show survey has revealed that an overwhelming amount of exhibitors
reported hugely successful business results with many claiming that it was the
most valuable event to date.
The 300
SALTEX exhibitors travelled from 18 countries to SALTEX 2018 with the majority
being based in the UK.
European
exhibitors included those from the Netherlands, Finland, Turkey, Sweden,
Israel, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy and France. Further afield,
exhibitors travelled from North America, Korea, Canada and China to showcase
their products and services at SALTEX 2018.
The core
area at SALTEX was the machinery, power and hand tools segment with over half
(56 per cent) of all exhibitors showcasing equipment in this category. A
further 28 per cent specialised in sports surfaces and facilities; 27 per cent
represented landscaping products and services; 24 per cent were from the turf,
seeds, aggregates and treatments sector; 15 per cent represented arboriculture
and horticulture; 13 per cent showcased commercial vehicles; 9 per cent
specialised in synthetic surfaces and 7 per cent were manufacturers of play
equipment.
The post
show exhibitor survey revealed that more than 82 per cent of these exhibitors
feel that exhibiting at SALTEX is integral to their overall business strategy.
Survey
results confirmed that every exhibitor was in agreement after an incredible 100
per cent of exhibitors thought that by attending the show they were able to
maintain and promote their company profile. Ninety-six per cent said that they
generated new leads, 87 per cent used SALTEX as a platform to launch new
products and 82 per cent took orders as a direct result of the event.
Further
results from the post-show survey revealed that 84 per cent of exhibitors rated
the quality of visitors as excellent and it certainly didn’t go un-noticed that
visitors from 44 different countries were in attendance.
SALTEX
2019 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31.
