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SALTEX 2025 welcome trusted media partners

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SALTEX 2025 welcome trusted media partners: SALTEX, the industry’s go-to show for all things grounds management, is excited to announce this year’s official media partners. 

From long-time supporters who know the show inside out, to fresh names bringing new perspectives, this year’s line-up reaffirms just how important SALTEX is to the sector. Together, the media partners will help spread the word far and wide – sharing stories and shining a spotlight on the people powering up the future of grounds management.

SALTEX 2025 welcome trusted media partners

SALTEX 2025 welcome trusted media partners

Their involvement echoes SALTEX’s reputation as a trusted, professional platform – built by the industry, for the industry – and emphasises its status as the must-attend event for anyone working in or connected to the grounds sector.

Our official media partners for SALTEX 2025 include:

Agribusiness Review, Agricultural and Farming Jobs, British Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA), Clerks & Councils Direct, FC Business, Football and Stadium Management, Golf Business News, Government & Public Sector Journal, Government Business, Grounds Management Magazine, Grounskeeping Journal, Holiday Park Scene Magazine, HortWeek, Landscape & Amenity Product Update (LAPU), Landscape & Urban Design, Landscape Juice Network, Pitchcare, PlayNation, Pro Landscaper, Service Dealer, Sportsfields.info, SportsNation, The Landscaper, Turf Business, Turf Matters, TurfPro.

Jennifer Carter, GMA Director of Communications & Marketing, said: “Our media partners play a huge role in helping us tell the story of SALTEX – not just what’s happening at the show, but why it matters. Their continued support is a real sign of how much SALTEX means to the industry.

“It’s where the whole grounds management community comes together, and this year there’s more to shout about than ever in the shape of brand-new show features that have never been seen before.

“Our media partners help carry that energy far beyond the halls of the NEC, so we’re incredibly grateful for their backing, and for the part they play in bringing the show to life.”

Visitors and exhibitors can look forward to extensive coverage and product highlights, making sure that the industry’s latest developments are widely available.

Aaron Gourley, Editor of fcbusiness magazine, said: “We are proud to partner with this year’s SALTEX event. This gathering is one of the most significant dates in the sports industry calendar and is essential for those working in grounds care.

“Without the dedication and hard work of the remarkable individuals in this industry, sports – and football in particular – wouldn’t have experienced the growth we’ve seen over the years, and the professional levels of football would not be the spectacular events they are today.”

SALTEX 2025 takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 12-13 November.

Register for FREE at www.saltex.org.uk and be in with a chance of winning a Cramer Tools All Terrain Lawn Mower ATM53A, complete with charger and battery, worth £2,240!

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Westfields groundsman wins social media acclaim

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Westfields groundsman wins social media acclaim: A non-league football club groundsman has lit up social media with his latest pitch-mowing creation.

Joe Mecke-Davis looks after the pitch at Westfields FC in Hereford and posted an image on X of his beloved pitch ahead of the club’s first pre-season game.

Westfields groundsman wins social media acclaim

Westfields groundsman wins social media acclaim

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Kubota Gianni Ferrari S.R.L media update

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Kubota Gianni Ferrari S.R.L media update: What happens when Italian flair meets renowned Japanese efficiency? Members of the groundcare press were recently given the opportunity to find out, as Kubota opened the doors to Kubota Gianni Ferrari S.R.L. facility in Reggiolo, Italy. Following the acquisition of the brand in the summer of 2022, the two-day event delivered an update on the past, present and future of developments across the centre-collect front mower range.

Gianni Ferrari boasts a rich heritage of engineering prowess, with the namesake and founder pioneering patented irrigation machinery and the ‘Ferrari Joint’ in the early 1950’s. This developed into the design of their first walk-behind tractor in 1957. Fast forward to 1989, Gianni founded Gianni Ferrari S.R.L. alongside Franco Maletti and son Claudio Ferrari where, from their Reggiolo factory, they began the construction of professional lawn mowers.

Kubota Gianni Ferrari S.R.L media update

Kubota Gianni Ferrari S.R.L media update

Various models were introduced over the next 30 years, including the popular Turbo V50 and PG XPRO which gained much respect and popularity throughout Europe. With such a strong portfolio of centre-collecting front mowers for the professional user, Kubota recognised the complimentary fit of the range within their existing suite of ride-on mowers and proudly completed the acquisition in July 2022.

With the experience and support of Kubota globally, Kubota Gianni Ferrari have been working hard over the last two years to embrace the very best of the Japanese Kaizen approach to processes and manufacturing – which was evident in the slick and streamlined approach to production visible during the factory tour.

The media were also able to learn more about the current and ongoing developments within the product range such as the ‘conversion’ of the PG XPRO into the Kubota FC3-261, and the FC4-501 which has become one of the most powerful, comfortable and operationally equipped mowers on the market.

While the unprecedented rainfall from Storm Boris put pay to seeing the range in action, spirits were not dampened as all enjoyed gaining an insight into the approach – both now and that of the future – and the company ethos by speakers including Kosuke Ota, Vice President of Kubota Gianni Ferrari S.R.L. Further presentations were also delivered by Henry Bredin, general manager and Matt Wilson, groundcare product manager, of Kubota (UK).

“It’s been fantastic to witness first-hand the enthusiasm and passion among the Kubota Gianni Ferrari team and to be able to share this with the media from the UK and Ireland was a real pleasure” adds Matt. “All of us at Kubota are incredibly excited about the bright future we have with the FC range, not just in traditional groundcare applications, but also in other guises where it can also support the maintenance of artificial sports surfaces. We’d like to extend a massive thank you to the team in Italy for being such fantastic hosts, and to all of those who attended.”

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SALTEX media partners announced

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SALTEX media partners announced: Nine media partners have come on board in support of SALTEX 2022.

Football & Stadium Management, Groundskeeping Journal, Landscape and Urban Design, LAPU, The Landscaper, Service Dealer, Turf Business, Turf Matters and Turf Pro have all pledged their support for Europe’s largest sports turf, amenities, and landscaping trade exhibition, SALTEX.

SALTEX media partners announced

SALTEX media partners announced

Andrea McMahon, GMA director of communications, comments: “The event at Birmingham NEC always attracts interest from the media due to so many of the industry’s leading brands and companies attending as well as the most influential, established, and emerging talent from the industry.

“The trade media has long supported SALTEX and with this year’s show already exceeding 2019’s July figures in terms of confirmed exhibitors, visitor registrations and floor space booked, this year’s show looks set to be one of the most successful yet.

“We are delighted to announce this year’s official media partners for SALTEX 2022 and are grateful for their continued support.

“Working with the media – especially those of the calibre of our official partners – ensures that we can keep industry colleagues up to date with the latest on what to expect at this year’s show. We look forward to welcoming them to the NEC in November.”

To discuss the option of buying stand space at the 2022 show, email saltexsales@thegma.org.uk

Visitors wanting to register should visit www.saltex.org.uk

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Fusion Media parts ways with SALTEX

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Fusion Media parts ways with SALTEX: PR and marketing agency Fusion Media has today parted ways with the Grounds Management Association (GMA) for the promotion of SALTEX.

The Kent based agency confirmed to its shareholders in January that the decision had been made to serve a three-month notice period after delivering a successful 2021 event.

Fusion Media parts ways with SALTEX

Fusion Media parts ways with SALTEX

Since SALTEX moved from its original home at Windsor Racecourse to the NEC Birmingham in 2015, Fusion Media has been integral to the success of the show.

Highlights of Fusion Media’s six-year SALTEX campaign include:

  • Achieved record-breaking pre-reg and final attendance figures year on year.
  • Significantly grew the show’s international audience.
  • Increased a younger demographic of visitor.
  • Increased visitors from the local authority and landscaping sectors.
  • Increased returning visitor percentage and first-time visitor percentage.
  • Created social media accounts and accumulated a following of over 12K.
  • Carried out strategic PR campaigns with regular coverage in over 75 publications throughout the UK, Europe, and America.

Fusion Media’s work on SALTEX was also recently recognised by the wider events industry after it picked up a prestigious Exhibition News (EN) Award and shortlisted in another.

Commenting on the decision, Fusion Media managing director Christopher Bassett said: “I am extremely proud of the Fusion team and what we’ve been able to achieve over the past six years to make SALTEX the success that it is and grow the show.

“The past two years has changed the way we look at all of our contracts and we are looking forward to the new and exciting challenges ahead. Working with the GMA and the wider team to put on a show the size of SALTEX has been a great experience. I wish the GMA and SALTEX success in the future.”

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