BAGMA Training for Business to launch on stand A030 at SALTEX

BAGMA Training for Business to launch on stand A030 at SALTEX

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BAGMA Training for Business to launch on stand A030 at SALTEX

Training will be top of the agenda for The British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) on their return to SALTEX this November. Stand A030 will be the launch platform for ‘Training for Business’, with members invited to stop by and find out more about a brand new, powerful range of learning and development resources designed specifically for dealership owners, managers and staff.

BAGMA Training for Business to launch on stand A030 at SALTEX

BAGMA Training for Business to launch on stand A030 at SALTEX

BAGMA has a long and illustrious track record for providing industry-leading training and development programmes. Reflecting the extensive industry changes and the increasingly challenging market within which dealerships operate, BAGMA has teamed up with education leaders and experts within their Service Provider network to develop a series of training programmes which cover key topics including succession planning, aftersales and the key to building a competitive, sustainable dealership.

The new Training for Business programme will run alongside BAGMA’s existing educational offering, which includes Handover & Installation training and the industry’s first EV training – a one-day programme to help technicians, sales staff, delivery drivers, engineers and workshop personnel gain a working knowledge of the hazards of high-voltage electric systems, best practice for handling and storage of battery packs and an awareness of all relevant legislation and compliance requirements.

BAGMA are pleased to be hosting a seminar on the topic of EV Safety as part of SALTEX’s Learning LIVE programme this year – a free to attend session taking place at 2pm on Wednesday 11th November on the Community Sports Stage.

Following this at 3pm on the first day, the BAGMA team will also be hosting an exclusive Connect event in The Clubhouse, sponsored by Iseki, with members invited to join peers, industry partners and a selection of BAGMA Service Providers for a drink.

If you’re wondering if BAGMA membership could help your business, stand A030 is the place to find out more about training, discounts and the other member benefits available when SALTEX returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 11th-12th November 2026.

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ATT build momentum ahead of SALTEX Showcase

ATT build momentum ahead of SALTEX Showcase

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ATT build momentum ahead of SALTEX Showcase

An exciting year for Advanced Turf Technology (ATT) – which has seen the company’s re-acquisition to its original ownership and recent expansion of the UK sales force – will culminate in an impressive machinery showcase at SALTEX. Visitors can expect to see highlights from the INFINICUT® range, including the FX347 and SM34 Rotary mower, alongside the full collection of TMSystem™ maintenance cassettes on stand C110.

ATT build momentum ahead of SALTEX Showcase

ATT build momentum ahead of SALTEX Showcase

Following the buy back in February 2026, John Coleman and new company Chairman David Withers have been working tirelessly to reaffirm the INFINICUT’s position as a leading force in the global mower market. With a new Sales Manager in Jeremy Vincent and a move to new dedicated manufacturing premises earmarked in the coming months, the team are well placed to support the existing range and customer base and accelerate innovations and new products currently in the development pipeline.

Highlights from the current INFINICUT® range will take centre stage at the NEC this November, including the FX347. The latest addition to the cylinder mower collection, the FX347 is a fixed head, 34” pedestrian mower equipped with 7” diameter cutting reel, ideal for training grounds and other premium sports turf facilities. As has become expected with INFINICUT®, the FX347 delivers industry-leading cut quality, ergonomic control and ease of set-up and adjustment via the InfiniApp™.

The ATT technical team will also be on hand to talk visitors through the TMSystem™ range of grooming, mowing and maintenance cassettes. Unlocking the full potential of your INFINICUT® pedestrian unit or most mainstream models of ride-on mower, the TMSystem™ range features 12 application specific cassettes that replace OEM cutting reels and deliver optimum maintenance results on both fine turf and sports turf surfaces.

Get all of your INFINICUT® and maintenance questions answered with a stop by stand C110 when SALTEX returns on 11th and 12th November 2026.

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Turf Tank Continues UK Growth and Ongoing Development Ahead of SALTEX

Turf Tank Continues UK Growth and Ongoing Development Ahead of SALTEX

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Turf Tank Continues UK Growth and Ongoing Development Ahead of SALTEX

Turf Tank continues to grow across the UK, where its robots are hard at work marking pitches everywhere from Premier League stadiums to local schools and grassroots clubs.
The goal stays the same as the customer base grows: take the stress out of pitch marking, so groundsmen, volunteers, and facility managers get their time back to stay on top of everything else waiting on them.

Turf Tank Continues UK Growth and Ongoing Development Ahead of SALTEX

Turf Tank Continues UK Growth and Ongoing Development Ahead of SALTEX

Growing UK Base, Same Local Support

Subscription. Service. Stability. That is the model behind the growth. Every customer gets one bundled, predictable annual price, backed by a local team who knows their pitches and their conditions. Turf Tank expanded that UK team last year, adding regional specialists to bring support even closer to customers,

“Having people on the ground across the regions means our customers get help from someone who understands their conditions, their challenges, and their pitches,” said Mike Thomsen, Operations Manager at Turf Tank.

New Software Updates

Turf Tank also continues to build on what the robot can do, with new software updates rolling out to customers on a regular basis. Recent additions include:

  • Logo bundles. A growing library of pre-loaded logos customers can paint straight onto their pitch, covering holiday logos and common team mascots. Alongside the option to build a fully custom design.
  • Car park feature. The same robot that customers already use on their pitch can mark out car parks too, with stalls, angles, and symbols all set from the tablet.

Introducing the Base Station Pro

The Base Station has always been the foundation of the Turf Tank setup. It gives the robot a fixed point to measure from, so it paints in the exact same spot every single time.

Turf Tank is now adding another option: The Base Station Pro.
The Base Station Pro is mounted once, on a wall, a post, or a roof, and stays there. It holds the signal up to 8 kilometres with the same accuracy customers already trust.

The Base Station offers flexibility and is easy to bring along wherever a customer paints.
The Base Station Pro offers convenience, always mounted and always on, with no ongoing setup needed before painting. Whether the Base Station or the Base Station Pro is the better fit depends on how a customer’s pitches are set up.

Visit Turf Tank at SALTEX

Turf Tank will be at SALTEX on 11 and 12 November at the NEC, Birmingham. Drop by booth B100 to see the robot on display, learn more about the Base Station Pro, and chat with the team.

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Hayter® celebrates 80 years of British lawncare with a successful Glee

Hayter® celebrates 80 years of British lawncare with a successful Glee

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Hayter® celebrates 80 years of British lawncare with a successful Glee

Hayter®, the premium British lawncare brand, has concluded a highly successful appearance at Glee 2026, marking its 80th anniversary with a refreshed stand experience and the introduction of a new Lawn Care Tools range designed to strengthen its position as a complete garden performance brand.

Hayter® celebrates 80 years of British lawncare with a successful Glee

Hayter® celebrates 80 years of British lawncare with a successful Glee

Across the three-day event, Hayter presented its iconic Harrier® and Hawk lawnmowers alongside early merchandising concepts and POS solutions for the new tools range. Retailers responded positively to the brand’s clear product direction, premium packaging and design-led approach to elevating the lawncare category.

The Harrier, first introduced in 1970, remains one of Hayter’s most recognisable products and continues to be a cornerstone of the brand’s heritage. The model has earned long-standing industry recognition, including a BAGMA ‘Machine of the Year’ award in the 1980s and the ‘Mower of the Decade’ accolade from Service Dealer in 2007.

The Hawk range also attracted strong interest from retailers seeking lightweight, compact solutions for smaller gardens. Available in 36cm and 43cm cutting widths, Hawk models offer Hayter’s signature cut quality with an innovative storage design that reduces the mower’s footprint by up to 70%.* This feature was particularly well-received by retailers serving younger homeowners and customers with limited storage space.

A key highlight of the show was the preview of Hayter’s new Lawn Care Tools range. Designed to complement the brand’s mower portfolio, the tools feature premium materials, full-colour retail packaging and merchandising concepts that provide garden centres with a cohesive, high-quality alternative in a category often dominated by mass-market imports.

“Glee 2026 has been an important milestone for Hayter,” said Craig Hoare. UK sales and Marketing Manager. “As we celebrate 80 years of British lawncare expertise, we’re proud to present a product direction that blends heritage, innovation and modern design. The response from retailers has been extremely positive, and we look forward to building on this momentum throughout the 2027 season.”

Hayter will continue to roll out updates on the Lawn Care Tools range ahead of its full launch, with further details to be shared with trade partners later this year.

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SALTEX 2026 exhibitor line-up gathers pace

SALTEX 2026 exhibitor line-up gathers pace

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SALTEX 2026 exhibitor line-up gathers pace

SALTEX 2026 is continuing to gather momentum ahead of its landmark 80th edition, with a growing line-up of leading brands, innovative suppliers and new exhibitors are set to showcase the latest products, technologies, and services for grounds management professionals at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 November.

SALTEX 2026 exhibitor line-up gathers pace

SALTEX 2026 exhibitor line-up gathers pace

Bringing together the entire grounds management community under one roof, SALTEX remains the industry’s premier destination for discovering new solutions, comparing products, and building relationships with the people shaping the future of sports turf, amenity, and landscape management.

This year’s exhibitor line-up reflects both the strength and evolution of the sector. New exhibitors for 2026 include Consolidate Turf Solutions, Mammotion, Amazone, Graco BV and Limonta Sport, all of whom will be showcasing innovative products, technologies, and services to the grounds management community.

David Thomson, Marketing Manager at Amazone LTD said: “We are excited to be back at SALTEX after eight years and are looking forward to meeting both new and existing customers.

SALTEX provides an excellent opportunity to showcase our new Profimowers to the grounds management sector. It represents a different market to those we have traditionally operated in, but one with significant potential. We believe our machines are ideally suited to a wide range of applications, including local authorities, golf courses, contractors, caravan parks and other amenity environments, and we’re excited to demonstrate their capabilities to visitors.”

They join a strong list of returning exhibitors, including industry leaders Dennis Mowers and SISIS, ISEKI UK & Ireland, Kubota, MJ Abbott, GKB Machines, Howardson Group, Raw Stadia, Net World Sports, Campey Turf Care Systems, Baroness, Tudor Environmental, WorkPal, STIHL, Wiedemann, STM, STIGA and Kioti.

Demonstrating growing confidence in SALTEX and its ability to connect suppliers directly with buyers and end users, several exhibitors have increased their investment in the show. Cramer, Stogger Turfcare, D.W. Tomlin and Wessex International have all significantly expanded their stand space for 2026, creating greater opportunities for visitors to explore their latest products, technologies, and services.

The calibre of SALTEX visitors continues to be a major draw for exhibitors. Three-quarters (75%) of attendees are senior decision-makers with influence over purchasing and operational strategies, while 36% manage purchasing budgets of between £200,000 and £500,000. SALTEX is also attracting an increasingly international audience, with international attendance growing by 7%, creating valuable opportunities for exhibitors to connect with high-value buyers, industry leaders and decision-makers from across the UK and overseas.

New and returning exhibitors alike will use SALTEX as a platform to showcase the latest innovations shaping the future of grounds management, reinforcing the exhibition’s reputation as the industry’s leading destination for product launches, technological developments, and practical solutions.

Few companies demonstrate the heritage of SALTEX better than Howardson Group, which has exhibited at every edition of the show throughout its 80-year history, underlining the event’s enduring importance to the grounds management sector.

For visitors, the benefits extend far beyond viewing products. SALTEX provides a unique opportunity to compare equipment side-by-side, speak directly with manufacturers, explore emerging technologies and discover practical solutions to many of the challenges facing the industry, from sustainability targets and labour shortages to improving playing surfaces, managing resources efficiently and enhancing operational performance.

Whether managing a Premier League stadium, racecourse, golf course, school, university, local authority facility or community sports club, attendees will have access to products, expertise and solutions designed to support better outcomes both on and off the field of play.

Sarah Hunter, Head of Events, Grounds Management Association, said: “The exhibitor line-up for our 80th edition demonstrates the continued strength, diversity and innovation within the grounds management sector. We’re delighted to welcome new exhibitors to SALTEX, while also seeing long-standing supporters return year after year and several companies significantly increase their presence.

“From established brands such as Net World Sports, Campey Turf Care Systems and Baroness to innovative new exhibitors bringing fresh solutions to market, SALTEX remains the best place to see what’s new, compare products and make informed purchasing decisions.

“The quality of the audience is equally important. With the majority of visitors involved in purchasing decisions and significant budgets represented across the show floor, SALTEX continues to provide exhibitors with direct access to the people who influence investment and operational decisions throughout the sector.

“Whether visitors are looking for the latest machinery, sustainable solutions, autonomous technology, facility management tools or expert advice, SALTEX continues to provide unrivalled access to the people, products and innovations shaping the future of the industry.”

Alongside the extensive exhibition, visitors will be able to access more than 30 hours of free CPD-accredited education through Learning LIVE, network with peers in the Clubhouse and discover the latest developments shaping the future of grounds management.

With exhibitor demand continuing to grow and major brands increasing their presence, the landmark 80th edition is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most influential SALTEX events to date.

For more information and to register for free, visit www.saltex.org.uk

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