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Origin to showcase cutting-edge technologies at SALTEX

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Origin to showcase cutting-edge technologies at SALTEX: Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS), a leader in turf and ground management, is returning to SALTEX 2024 with even more innovative solutions. OAS will be showcasing a wide range of advanced turf management solutions across two stands, G060 and G057, offering visitors insight into the latest industry innovations.

At Stand G060, visitors will find OAS’s comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading seeds, nutrition, disease, and water management products and solutions. The stand will also feature the latest digital technology for grounds managers, greenkeepers, and turf professionals.

Origin to showcase cutting-edge technologies at SALTEX

Origin to showcase cutting-edge technologies at SALTEX

Opposite, on Stand G057, OAS will spotlight its unmatched line-marking solutions. Visitors can view traditional pedestrian spray markers and the TinyLineMarker cutting-edge GPS-guided robot markers. The stand will also feature the industry-leading IMPACT paint range, including the newly relaunched and enhanced ready-to-use formulations. Attendees can pick up a copy of OAS’s new line-marking brochure, available exclusively at the show.

What can visitors expect to see at SALTEX 2024?

  • Carbon4Grass: A revolutionary range of grass seed mixes developed to support carbon mitigation in amenity and landscaped areas. The Carbon4Grass range features cultivars specifically designed to sequester more carbon than traditional mixes, helping reduce the carbon footprint of turf management operations.
  • Turfkeeper Digital Platform: Live demonstrations will highlight the powerful features of this all-in-one operations management solution. Turf managers will see firsthand how they can streamline staff management, task planning, inventory control, and budgeting while ensuring efficient chemical applications and machine management.
  • Water Management Solutions: OAS irrigation experts will be available to showcase the latest water-saving technologies, demonstrating how to improve turf health while reducing costs and time spent on maintenance.

Additionally, the popular OAS Barista will be back on the main OAS stand, offering attendees a chance to enjoy a coffee while exploring the latest innovations, making Stands G060 and G057 two of the must-visit locations at SALTEX 2024.

Whether you’re seeking the latest in turf management, line marking technologies, or water conservation solutions, Origin Amenity Solutions can help you. Join us at SALTEX 2024 – Stands G060 and G057!

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Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX

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Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX: Trimax Mowing Systems is delighted to be back at Saltex this year.  Come and see all the latest innovations at Stand C051.

What’s New?

Pegasus S5 SR: Part of Trimax’s new SR (Single Roller) range, including the ProCut SR and Stealth SR, these machines have been meticulously engineered to tackle the challenges of long grass applications. The Pegasus SR, designed for wide-area long-grass management, is a versatile model offering a cut height range from 20mm to 180mm and is available in widths of 4.9m, 6.1m, and 7.2m. Renowned for its strength and durability, it effortlessly cuts grass from as high as 500mm down to 180mm or even lower.

Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX

Discover Trimax’s latest innovations at SALTEX

In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to see the popular Striker, ProCut and Flaildek mowers.

Exciting News!

Trimax will be using Saltex to launch its brand new customer support channel.   The Trimax Customer App aims to revolutionise customer interactions, ensuring a seamless and efficient support experience.  Whether it’s troubleshooting, guidance, or general enquiries, users will be able to engage with support agents, enhancing issue resolution efficiency.

“We are delighted to showcase our latest innovations at Saltex,” said Trimax’s Global Brand Manager, Caroline Shaw.  “Our new product range embodies our commitment to providing versatile, durable, and efficient solutions for a wide range of mowing needs. We look forward to connecting with existing and new customers and demonstrating how Trimax can improve their mowing experience.”

For more information about the Trimax range, visit: www.trimaxmowers.co.uk

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Reesink and Toro combine at SALTEX

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Reesink and Toro combine at SALTEX: In celebration of 40 years working together, Toro distributor Reesink UK and The Toro Company have joined forces on stand at SALTEX for the first time to bring visitors to the show the biggest range of Toro groundscare machinery yet.

Alastair Rowell, Managing Director of Reesink UK, comments: “We wanted to do something special at SALTEX in recognition of our 40-year partnership. We’ve been providing the UK groundscare customers with Toro machinery options for decades and our stand will celebrate that. There will be 10 machines – our largest selection ever at a show; a range of Toro and Perrot irrigation solutions for the sports market, and – another first – an interactive racing game in conjunction with Mark Blundell’s racing team, MB Sports.”

Reesink and Toro combine at SALTEX

Reesink and Toro combine at SALTEX

Representing all that is new, innovative, productive, and versatile in the Toro range from Reesink Turfcare is the highly productive LT-F3000 triple flail mower; the latest model Toro Groundsmaster 7210, the zero-turn rotary mower that is rugged and durable enough to be called a Groundsmaster, and the Workman UTX utility vehicle which boasts 25 percent more cargo capacity than that of others in its class and a towing capacity of up to 2000lbs.

They are joined by two environmentally friendly versions of popular mowers. The Toro eProStripe removes fuel from the equation of guaranteeing a crisp stripe to turf and means sports turf professionals now have the solution to English Premier League guidance for noise generation.‪ Meanwhile, the Toro Groundsmaster e3200 battery-powered out-front mower with lithium-ion technology incorporates a smart battery management system for sustainable but productive mowing with zero emissions.From The Toro Company, there will be the Toro Revolution series Z Master and Grandstand and hand tools, the ProLine H600, and the 60V Flex Force Power System powered heavy-duty 53cm Proline and eTimeMaster walk-behind mowers.

Reesink Hydro-Scapes will be present with irrigation solutions from Toro. The new Tempus Decoder System, which will launch on stand, is the only decoder system that works in WiFi connection. There will also be a selection of the brand’s best-selling and most popular sprinklers all with turf cups. For many this will be the first opportunity to see Perrot, which is new to the Reesink range, and there will be a selection of sprinklers to suit all types of sports surfaces including football, golf, hockey, tennis, and even horse racetracks.

This year Toro has proudly sponsored the Mark Blundell Motorsport Racing Team with a Vista® lithium-ion powered shuttle vehicle from Reesink to travel the British Touring Car Championships circuits with Jake Hill and his team.

Toro and Reesink are always looking to support the sports sector and young emerging talent, and this was the perfect way to do so and mark the 40th year of working together. As such there will be two racing car simulators on stand giving visitors the opportunity to race any car at any racetrack in the world with coaches from MB Motorsport on hand giving guidance on achieving the best score and topping the leaderboard. The innovative Vista which serves as a crucial asset for transporting up to eight people will also be on display.

Whether you’re heading to the exhibition for the newest, most innovative groundscare and sports turf maintenance equipment, sustainable technology, or advice, Reesink and Toro has it all on stand K080.

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SALTEX announces retirement of Derek Walder

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SALTEX announces retirement of Derek Walder: SALTEX, the UK’s premier event for the grounds management professionals and volunteers, announces the retirement of ‘Mr SALTEX’, Derek Walder – its long-standing Operations Manager.

He will step down following SALTEX 2024 on the 30th and 31st of October at the NEC Birmingham, marking his 42nd and final exhibition.

SALTEX announces retirement of Derek Walder

SALTEX announces retirement of Derek Walder

Derek’s career spans more than six decades, beginning in the early 1960s in horticulture as a gardener on a private estate in Sussex. His love for working on lawns then led him to become Assistant Head Greenkeeper at a golf course in Hertfordshire. In 1970, he became the Grounds Manager at a major sports field complex in Southwest London, famously used as the training ground for Wimbledon FC during the “Crazy Gang” era.

His involvement with the Grounds Management Association (GMA) dates back to 1969 when he joined the then-National Association of Groundsmen. His first engagement with SALTEX came as a volunteer when the show was held at Motspur Park, Southwest London. After eight years of volunteering, Derek took on the role of Operations Manager when the exhibition moved to Windsor Racecourse in 1979. Over the decades, he has watched SALTEX evolve first-hand, overseeing its tenancies at Windsor, Peterborough, and the NEC, Birmingham.

During his time with the GMA, Derek has held positions of General Secretary and Chairman and his dedication to the industry has been widely recognised, earning him a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 1988 for services to groundsmanship. In 2014, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the GMA Industry Awards and, in the same year, he was awarded up the ‘Unsung Hero’ award by the Association of Event Organisers. Derek was subsequently inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame in 2021 as an acknowledgement of an illustrious career in the industry spanning more than half a century.

Speaking on his upcoming retirement, Derek said: “Looking back at SALTEX, I never imagined that on a cold autumn day in 1979, when we arrived at Windsor Racecourse for the ‘Windsor Exhibition’, I’d still be involved 42 years later. Over those years, we have seen so many changes in the industry of which the exhibition has adapted to, and for 56 of those years I was in the profession so I could appreciate what needed from a visitor perspective. Even now, I still get the same buzz when the doors open as I did in 1979.”

Geoff Webb, CEO of the GMA, said: “Derek’s dedication to SALTEX and the grounds management industry has been remarkable. His expertise and leadership have played a vital role in shaping the exhibition into the premier platform it is today. His legacy extends far beyond the various roles he has held within the GMA – he is embedded in the culture of grounds management, having served most notably with the ‘Crazy Gang’. Over the years, what has stood out to me is Derek’s passion for SALTEX, which he has developed as a personal commitment. His work has provided the GMA with a strong foundation for the future. What many people may not know is the incredible amount of voluntary work Derek has done for both the association and SALTEX, of which we are grateful for and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

SALTEX 2024 will be an opportunity for the industry to celebrate Derek’s contributions and to honour his dedication not only to the exhibition but to the industry as a whole. Register for your free ticket now: https://www.saltex.org.uk/.

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Foamstream at SALTEX

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Foamstream at SALTEX: Visitors to SALTEX looking to discover the future of weed control need look no further than stand H068 – where they can find the world-leading non-herbicidal solution, Foamstream.

Following another busy 12 months which has seen the appointment of distributors Campey Turf Care Systems and a continuation of the popular rental programme, it has never been easier to discover the many benefits of chemical-free control.

Foamstream at SALTEX

Foamstream at SALTEX

Powered by a range of patented machinery developed by Weedingtech, Foamstream has been proven in numerous independent academic trials to deliver efficacy comparable to traditional chemical treatments on moss and a wide range of weed species. It combines hot water and an organic, biodegradable foam made from plant oils and sugars which insulates the water to retain the heat, ensuring it effectively penetrates the plant and its roots. Together with eradicating the plant, Foamstream also sterilises surrounding seeds and spores, reducing future weed growth, treatment cycles and cost.

A popular choice with facilities pursuing a more environmentally-friendly maintenance programme, including a number of Premier League football clubs, Foamstream’s all-natural composition means it is safe for application in a broad range of scenarios such as waterways, schools and other areas in close proximity to children or animals.

Weedingtech’s delivery system brings further benefit for operators like local authorities, in the form of effective high-pressure cleaning for gum and graffiti and sanitisation of surfaces and street furniture.

Those wishing to get to grips with Foamstream can now do so in a number of ways, such as their popular rental service. The rental package includes the latest high-specification machinery and full technical training for a set monthly rate – with additional discounts available for long-term hire and the option to purchase the equipment if desired. Together with improving accessibility and eliminating the complex capital procurement process, the rental programme also includes an information of things (IOT) to provide accurate measurement of output for a more informed weed control management plan.

For more information on Foamstream and the options available to rent or buy, please speak to the technical team on stand H068 at SALTEX this October.

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