SALTEX Takes Place This Week

Celebrating 80th staging

9 November 2026

SALTEX returns to the NEC Birmingham this Wednesday and Thursday (11-12 November 2026), celebrating its 80th edition and promising two days of exhibitions, networking and learning for the grounds management industry.

The annual event, organised by the Grounds Management Association (GMA), brings together manufacturers, suppliers and grounds professionals from across the sports turf, amenity and landscape sectors.

This year’s exhibitor line-up includes returning industry names such as Dennis Mowers and SISIS, ISEKI, Kubota, Campey Turf Care Systems, STIHL, STIGA and Baroness, alongside new exhibitors including Amazone, Mammotion and Limonta Sport.

Visitors will also be able to access more than 30 hours of free CPD-accredited education through the show’s Learning LIVE programme, as well as opportunities to meet industry colleagues and explore the latest developments in machinery, robotics and turf management technology.

Sarah Hunter, head of events at the GMA, said the 80th edition demonstrated the continued strength and diversity of the grounds management sector, with both new exhibitors and long-standing supporters contributing to the show.

She added that SALTEX remained an opportunity for visitors to see the latest machinery, compare products and speak directly with manufacturers and suppliers.

The teams from TurfPro and sister magazine Service Dealer will also be attending, and can be found on stand D030. Do come along and say hello if you’re visiting the show.

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