TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS

Stiga innovating turfcare solutions

Manufacturer Stiga is showcasing even more of its latest professional innovations. “Expect a bold leap forward in battery-powered performance”, the company states, adding, “these cutting-edge products are built for professionals

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Premium sands

Explore selected sand-based products to “elevate the performance, longevity and overall health of sports surfaces” with Mansfield Sand (242). Commanding more than 170 years of industry expertise, the processor is

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Tech at the sharp end

Visitors can inspect cylinder and bedknife grinders “to suit every club and budget” on stand 528, where Foley Company can demonstrate how it’s “redefining turf maintenance with practical, time-saving innovations”.

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Grinding out solutions

Hunter Grinders’ professional solutions (stand 217) fit modern turf equipment workshops and are engineered to deliver “accuracy, consistency and repeatable results, supporting efficient servicing of cutting units to exact manufacturer

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Spring renovation essentials

Those seeking to refresh their turf for spring with reliable, efficient renovation equipment have options on stand 532, where Redexim will display machines to tackle the key tasks of aeration,

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DSV presents new cultivars

PRO Pitch turf mix features on DSV Seeds’ stand, 213. Cultivated to perform on winter sportspitches, it contains “the highest-ranking perennial ryegrass cultivar, offering exceptional wear tolerance, rapid recovery, and

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Seeds and science

Improve your seed ID skills, explore new mixtures and be the first to learn about latest advances in seed technology on stand 124, courtesy of DLF Seeds, which aims to

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Consolidate marks milestone

Discover the results of Consolidate Turf Health Solutions’ early spring data trials on stand 234 or on its new website, created to commemorate the company’s 20 years in the sector.

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Campey double celebration

Independent machinery supplier Campey Turf Care Systems marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of “pioneering advancements and dedicated service” in the sportsturf sector with a dedicated website:

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GPS Raymo robots debut

Celebrating “a century of innovation”, Iseki displays the breadth and versatility of its machinery on distributor Iseki UK & Ireland’s stand, 646. The new Raymo GPS robot mowers, with 48

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Kubota high-cut capability

Kubota partners with Baroness to showcase Japanese turf maintenance solutions on stand 624. Out-front mowing innovation focuses on the FC4-441, fitted with a deck offering up to 7 in cut

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Toro machinery and software newbies

Distributor Reesink Turfcare showcases cutting-edge tech and equipment to “streamline course management, improve efficiency and elevate course conditions”. Software and technology feature heavily in three product launches. turfRad remotely senses

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Kress Master stroke

Noted for its pioneering battery technology and robot mowers, Kress will unveil its Master Series units, “made to meet the demands of today’s golf course management”. “Greenkeepers face increasing pressure

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BAGMA strengthens business links

Re-engaging with dealers and industry partners on stand 642, the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) renews its commitment to partnerships, including launch of service providers Brown & Brown

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Resounding “yes” to Saltex 2025

Saltex 2025 has officially wrapped with a confirmed attendance of 7,463, outstripping 2024 visitor numbers and reinforcing its position as the cutting-edge event for the grounds management industry, organiser the

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GKB celebrates 10 years in UK

Stand A080 promises visitors innovation, growth and partnerships from GKB’s decade of operation in the UK, with the Deep Clean for synthetic surface maintenance making its global debut. While GKB

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Robots centre stage for Stiga

Power tool and machinery maker Stiga consolidates its move into the professional sector on stand G130. The innovation award-winner is showcasing “the future of professional groundcare” when visitors can explore

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SISIS rolls out reliability

A proven lineup of professional turf maintenance machinery is the focus of the SISIS Stand (E124) highlighting solutions trusted by grounds teams across sports pitches, golf courses and fine turf

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RecyclingDresser new for Campey

Campey Turf Care Systems will unveil the new lightweight Imants RecyclingDresser 1.3 on stand C050, with its industry-leading maintenance solutions and product specialists. Designed specifically for use with smaller tractors,

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Stihl to showcase latest tech

  Power tool and machinery maker Stihl will be unveiling a wide range of new tools and technologies this year. Among the highlights will be Stihl’s latest charging solutions and

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Park free at Saltex

Europe’s leading sport amenities landscaping and turf exhibition is providing free car parking for visitors. The NEC venue usually charges around £20 a day to park but organiser the Grounds

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Saltex unveils Arcade Zone

Saltex, the UK’s cutting-edge turf management show, has unveiled its brand-new Arcade Zone, a dynamic and interactive space bringing gamification and play to the heart of the exhibition. Located in

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Mansfield spreads sand savviness

Sift through the latest professional sand-based solutions from Mansfield Sand on stand OSA260. With a heritage tracing back 180 years, the company is still pioneering silica sand innovation with grades

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Be water smart with Kar UK

Professional irrigation and water management specialist Kar UK is the sole UK distributor for Hunter Industries and represents global brands delivering performance, reliability and innovation. On stand 22, Hall 1,

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Access ICL know-how and turfcare products

ICL is bringing practical solutions and expert advice to landscapers, contractors, turf managers and groundstaff, together with products for high-performance sports surfaces or quality green spaces. Innovations this year support

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Dive into Etesia discounts

Check out Etesia UK on stand OSA150 to get hands-on with its latest machines and access exclusive GroundsFest-only discounts across the range – just book a demo. The Hydro 124

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PMP Surfacing spreads the word

Surfacing specialist PMP Surfacing brings its “expert, outcome-driven approach and technical expertise” to Stand L86. Known for its in-house installation capability, specification guidance and smart surface pairing know-how, PMP will

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Redexim promises exciting advances

Sweeper, scarifier and aerator specialist Redexim promises exciting innovations, kept under wraps until the show Stand OSA230 will witness “proven performers and brand-new launches exclusive to the event”, the supplier

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Leading brands return to Saltex

Some of the biggest players in the sector are returning to Saltex 2025, organiser the Grounds Management Association (GMA) reports. Returning to the NEC Birmingham on 12 through 13 November,

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Power up to Saltex 2025

Europe’s cutting-edge showcase for the grounds management industry is back this November, from the 12th through 13th at the NEC, Birmingham. Uniting latest products and expertise, Saltex is designed to

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GroundsFest “nearly sold out”

GroundsFest 2025 is bursting its boundaries, with nearly three months still to go before the groundcare and landscaping show hits Stoneleigh Park on 9 through 10 September. Speaking exclusively to

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GroundsFest Academy success

The first GroundsFest Academy event has been hailed a success, as delegates from across the industry gathered for a free day of hands-on education at DLF UK’s state-of-the-art facility –

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A boost for international trade

With the stakes getting higher for international trade, it was welcome news that SALTEX 2024 reported more visitors than ever from around the world including delegates from China, Cyprus, India,

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Quality counts at Saltex 2024

Once more, Saltex presented cutting edge landscaping and groundcare kit to a visitor audience bristling with heads of fleets and assets and decision-making managers. Some 30 products saw their public outing

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gardeners' World live

BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2024 

Gardeners’ World Live 2024 returns to the NEC Birmingham from 13-16 June, 2024 and is bringing new highlights as follows: Adam Frost’s headline Show Garden, The Chef’s Table, featuring daily ‘plot-to-plate’

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GroundsFest 2024

Explosive start for GroundsFest 2024

Following its groundbreaking debut, GroundsFest 2024 is returning, promising a bigger and better experience for the groundscare and landscaping industries. With a wave of new exhibitors and expanded space GroundsFest

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GroundsFest launches new website

GroundsFest launches new website

The trade show for those involved with groundscare, sports turf, amenities, estates and green-space management, GroundsFest, launches its new website. This user-friendly platform is a testament to the event’s commitment to

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GroundsFEST

GroundsFest reports back

The team behind the GroundsFest 2023 reports back with news of a successful and memorable debut event with the groundscare community. “The atmosphere was electric as GroundsFest united every corner

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Dealer Hub

BAGMA Dealer Hub at GroundsFest

BAGMA (British Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association) will be launching a BAGMA Dealer Hub at GroundsFest taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 – 21 September. BAGMA has been

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The Natural Stone Show

Stone, the natural sustainable choice for residential, commercial, and public realm landscaping projects Be inspired… whether you want the authenticity of British stone, imported sandstone, granite, limestone or porphyry, or

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Trade shows 2023

Trade shows 2023

Landscapers, turf professionals and suppliers are busy setting their schedules for 2023.  Is there time to fit in a trade show, too? Maggie Walsh discovers why putting at least one

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Sports and Grounds Expo (SAGE)

Vicky Panniers, event organiser of the Sports and Grounds Expo (SAGE) speaks with The Landscaper Magazine What is the history behind SAGE?  Located at the Three Countries Showground in Malvern, SAGE

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Landscape Show

Landscape Show

The Landscaper Magazines speaks with Jeremy Storey-Walker, Event Director at LANDSCAPE show  What is The Landscape Show and who within industry does it attract?  LANDSCAPE launched at Olympia in 2011, then

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GroundsFest

GroundsFest

The Landscaper Magazine speaks with Chris Bassett, event director at GroundsFest  How long has Groundsfest been in planning and what was the motivation for launching this event? The idea of

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API support GroundsFest

GroundsFest has announced a new strategic partnership with the Association of Play Industries (API), with the first event being held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 and 21 September 2023.

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BTME trade show 2023

BTME trade show

Karl Hansell Head of Marketing and Communications at BIGGA (British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association) speaks with The Landscaper Magazine about the membership organisations annual trade event BTME  What is the history

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Landscape Show 2022

Inspiration overload at LANDSCAPE 2022! Head on over to LANDSCAPE and enjoy 2 full days of inspirational talks, unlimited networking and gain inspiration for your next project from the thousands

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A look to horticulture in 2030

Expert speakers at Horticultural Trade Association conference to share 2030 industry insights A host of experts including horticulture industry speakers and British explorer, journalist and TV presenter Simon Reeves are

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Blossoming hedgerows, lush woodland and wildflower meadows will give the RHS Chelsea Flower show 2022 its most naturalistic feel in recent years Wildlife-friendly hawthorn looks to be among the horticultural

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Vintage SALTEX

A touch of vintage comes SALTEX this year as the leading turf and groundscare event celebrates 75 years at the NEC, Birmingham on November 3 and 4. The new show

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BTME 2022 registration launches

BTME 2022 registration launches as The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is set to bring its annual exhibition back to the Harrogate Convention Centre, Yorkshire in January 2022.

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Show stoppers at BTME 2020

Packed halls, exciting innovations and inspirational additions to BIGGA’s world-leading education programme made BTME 2020 an incredible success. Over 4,000 visitors made their way to the Harrogate Convention Centre for

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Why attend BTME 2020?

Last year’s BTME exhibition saw nearly 9,000 BIGGA members, turf managers, golf club owners, managers and industry decision-makers pack into the Harrogate Convention centre in Yorkshire to discover the latest products

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Top landscaping trade shows

Attending landscaping trade shows helps those working in the business keep informed and ahead of the industry competition. It’s a chance for visitors to see and trial the latest industry

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GIMA 2019 winners revealed

The winners of the 39th annual Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) awards were announced at a glittering black-tie event at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales on July 4th,

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GIMA AWARDS 2019 – THE WINNERS

Vernon Kay, star of TV and radio, hosted the 39th annual The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) Awards. Below are the listed winners: GIMA Sword of Excellence Winner: Primeur – Tierra Verde

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Chemical training workshops by Green-tech

Following the success of previous Chemical Workshops, landscape suppliers Green-tech have announced dates for their next two chemical workshops – Training the Trainer.  Each workshop features six speaker sessions (BASIS points

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180? Let’s party!

Tickets! Celebrating the 180th anniversary of the charity dedicated to helping horticulturists, Perennial will hold its annual Party for Perennial on Tuesday 29 January 2019. The anniversary party will be

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Soft-landscape workshop

Garden designer Andrew Wilson, Sheffield alumni Ken Thompson and award-winning landscape architect John Wyer will lead the discussion on ‘Biophilia’ at Palmstead Nurseries’ soft-landscape workshop in January 2019. Palmstead’s annual

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Encouraging times

Event organisers have reported a significant increase in pre-show visitor registration ahead of SALTEX 2018, which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham on 31 October – 01 November. It certainly

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Taking on the Great Wall

Two members of the Perennial marketing and fundraising team are taking on the challenge of a lifetime as they prepare to tackle one of the Seven Wonders of the World

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Great brands…. New Etesia Dealer

Etesia UK has announced the appointment of Country Machinery Ltd, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire as its newest dealer. Country Machinery, a family run business providing sales, services repairs and

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Strong Start to 2018

Glee show organisers report that the beginning of 2018 saw the annual exhibition witness support from the garden retail sector. With a relocation to NEC halls 6,7,8,19 and 20 set

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Going for Gold

In 1988, newly-weds Rosy and Rob Hardy were selling home grown plants at a local car boot sale. Thirty years on, Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants has gained an international reputation

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The Best Yet!

A year’s worth of meticulous and strategic planning from show organisers culminated in what is being hailed by many as the best ever SALTEX. The two-day exhibition has quickly grown

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600 exhibitors- 18,000 visitors

Paysalia is the leading  landscaping trade exhibition  in France. Since 2009, over three days landscapers meet, discuss and build the future of the profession together. The next Paysalia will be

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EGO Power+ All day safe use

One of the greatest benefits of battery powered garden equipment is reduced vibration, making gardening tools more comfortable to use, particularly when operating for extended periods of time. They are,

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GREENHOUSE GARDENING NOSTALGIA

Hartley Botanic, the RHS’ recommended aluminium greenhouse and glasshouse supplier, was  awarded a 5 star tradestand award for its exhibit at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show. The Lancashire manufacturer and its

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Record Numbers to Bloom

A record number of almost 120,000 people attended Bord Bia’s Bloom festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin over the June bank holiday weekend. Tara McCarthy, Chief Executive, Bord Bia told

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Fastest growing market in the world

In June 2017 the Shanghai World Expo Convention & Exhibition Center (SWEECC) will be transformed into a meeting place for China’s green professionals.  Decision-makers from China, who plan, construct and

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Sales opportunities

Regen is the 3rd Annual free-to-attend Exhibition, Conference & Networking Event for the UK Regeneration Industry. For the 50+ exhibitors, Regen will once again provide significant sales and business development

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Successful show – attendance 8,754

Independent audit confirmed that the combined attendance at SALTEX  over the two day exhibition totalled 8,754. With 292 exhibitors (28 more than 2015), increased show features, an enhanced education programme

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New careers initiative

BALI has announced  that it will be launching its new education and skills initiative, GoLandscape, this November at, FutureScape 2016. GoLandscape aims to combat the ever increasing skills shortage prevalent

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Award-winning artist

Candice Bees  is an exciting emerging award-winning artist who originally trained in illustration, but has now taken up sculpture to portray animals of all shapes and sizes, using wire as

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BALI – SHOW SUCCESS!

 The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) confirms record breaking show for the Association at Landscape 2016, receiving over 40 new membership enquiries, two successful seminar performances and its largest

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Kikka Digga

Kikka Digga is a universal attachment for all digging forks and spades, it was designed to make digging easy by attaching a pivoted footplate to help with insertion and leverage,

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Treading a hard-wearing path

When it comes to landscaping, choosing a stone and gravel which provides the perfect foil for borders and planting while also being hard-wearing and maintenance free, can be quite a

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Move to a beautiful location

B&P Handelskwekerijen from Kesteren has moved to a beautiful location in the heart of standard tree centre Opheusden. “B&P can now be found in a character building, where the past,

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An event to remember

 Image: From left: Wayne Grills, Monty Don, Sue Biggs and RHS Young Landscape Contractor Ewan Sewell The inaugural RHS Young Landscape Contractor competition has turned out to be an event

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Astraw-naut at Hampton Court

  Mandy Bartlett-Richards pictured with her pupils from Abbeys Primary School were delighted to be awarded  3rd place out of a total of 62 entries for their scarecrow Astraw-naut. The Hampton

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Seed meets Technology

The third edition of Seed meets Technology is even bigger than in previous years. This year the list of exhibitors has grown to nearly 40, so the show area has

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Chelsea garden relocation

   image: Matthew Wilson leads the planting on behalf of Greenfingers at the relocation of his Chelsea garden at Earl Mountbatten hospice. L-R Emma Hanford, Greenfingers; Craig Ratcliff, C.A.R Gardens;

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Garden for Peace

Kate Gould has been invited to design a garden for the Beşiktaş International Garden and Flower Festival in Turkey.  The festival will run from May 7th to 15th 2016 and

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Stolen machinery from Saltex!

Unfortunately after a successful Saltex show, PSD Groundcare had some machinery stolen from the secure breakdown car park at the NEC. The incident occurred at 12.05pm on Thursday 5th November.

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New Fullback

FIAT Professional  unveiled the all-new FIAT Fullback pick-up truck at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show. The new, medium-duty pick-up will join the FIAT Professional range in autumn 2016 and

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BRANSON TRACTORS ARRIVE IN UK

The new bright red Branson’s Tractors attracted a great deal of attention at this year’s SALTEX  show Branson Tractors is the international brand of the Korean based Kukje Machinery Co

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New Acer

Dutch grower E. de Jong have introduced a new Acer for 2016. With fresh green colours in summer, Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’ is part of the beautiful assortment available from this

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Ariens ECHO Stand C090 SALTEX

Ariens will be showcasing the latest addition in the zero-turn range, the all new IKON-X. As UK distributors of outdoor power equipment, the latest range of high torque brushcutters, hedge

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Best Plant Display

ONE OF THE UK’s leading commercial nurseries based in Hereford has this week (June 23, 2015) won the Best Plant Display Award at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show. Wyevale

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Tylers join Godfreys

  Godfreys (Sevenoaks) has announced  it has taken over  assets of Tylers, the Sussex based garden machinery distributor. The acquisition of Tylers provides Godfreys with an established and well respected

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Bookings Flood in for SALTEX

Bookings Flood in for SALTEX SALTEX 2015 has seen a huge amount of exhibitor bookings from a wide range of sectors in recent weeks. Companies representing forestry, play, groundscare machinery,

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Taking a stand

The most recent exhibitors to confirm their presence at SALTEX are Kubota, Lely (UK) and Rigby Taylor. As one of the UK’s leading supplier of products for the improvement, maintenance

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Hard-working vehicles

On display at LAMMA 2015 the full-size Ranger Diesel 1000 and Ranger Diesel 1000 Crew. The Ranger Diesel is a favourite hard-working vehicle amongst farmers and anyone who uses diesel

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Built for professionals

ECHO’s CS-280TES top handle chainsaw is built for professionals. It has been ergonomically designed to provide operators with control and manoeuvrability whilst maintaining a high degree of comfort – even

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Windsor vs NEC

At meeting yesterday the IOG management outlined some of the advantages of moving the Saltex show to the NEC in 2015 after 33 years at Windsor.   The NEC is

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Spreading the load

SnowEx have been meeting the needs of those dealing with hard North American winters since 1993 There is a complete range of SnowEx salt and grit spreaders, which has rapidly

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Show Heads to Scotland

Organised by SAPCA (the Sports and Play Construction Association), The Sports Facility Show, will have the added benefit of including several key speakers that are practising athletes – which offers

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John Deere will be unveiling its new 1500 Series TerrainCut commercial front mower range for the first time in the UK at SALTEX on the Farol dealership stand. Equipped with

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SALTEX 2014 ……Etesia UK

Etesia UK returns to SALTEX with a new range of Etesia Green Technology products and Pellenc battery powered maintenance tools. Visitors to the stand will be able to view the

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SALTEX 2014 E P Barrus

The E P Barrus Industrial Division will be showing the latest emission compliant diesel, petrol and gas engines from some of the world’s leading manufacturers including Yanmar, John Deere, Toyota

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SALTEX 2014 … Dennis

Among the Dennis range of machinery will be the FT510, Razor Ultra, G860 and the Premier professional cylinder mowers along with the S500 Plus seeder, which creates ideal seed germination

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SALTEX 2014 Cityscape Academy

Cityscape Academy will set out to promote its comprehensive range of bespoke training courses and packages for the landscape, amenity and construction sectors when it makes its exhibition debut on

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SALTEX 2014 CENTRAL SPARES

When it comes to applying an even spread of granular applications, Spyker spreaders lead the way with their exclusive Accu-Way spread adjustment. Spread patterns can be affected by a variety

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SALTEX 2014 …..Allett Mowers

Allett Mowers, a leading producer of cylinder mowers, will be unveiling a new product as well as showcasing its extensive professional range. The innovative new addition to the company’s professional

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SALTEX 2014…………BRIAN HYDE

Stabila, a world leading manufacturer of quality branded tools, will be making its first appearance at SALTEX by showcasing its very latest measuring innovations. Available from Hyde, one highlight will

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BLEC GLOBAL SALTEX 2014

BLEC Global will launch a new machine and show a wide range of products for the groundscare, landscaping and sportsturf marketplace. A new compact Blecavator will be seen for the

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French connections

Noemi Petit is show director of Paysalia, the successful trade show held in Lyon France. David Curtis talks to her about exhibitions, the landscaping industry in France and plans for

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Landscapers Diary 2014

24-26 January Diga Indoor Garden Show Germany… 2-4 FEBRUARY: SPATEX (POOLS).. 12-13 February Executive Hire Show Coventry www.executivehireshow.co.uk 16 February Donnington 4×4 Show… 19 -20 February EUROCIDO Pest Control Germany…

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The CWC Stig Returns

‘The Stig Driving Challenge’ returns on the Complete Weed Control stand, where visitors can also see the range of weed and ice control services that the company offer. Visitors will

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For tough weeds

Rigby Taylor introduced ICADE, a new herbicide for control of the UK’s toughest and most invasive weeds. Containing powerful two herbicides triclopyr and aminiopyralid, ICADE brings a range of benefits

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Excellent show

BLEC GLOBAL’s managing director Gary Mumby (Pictured right with Sue Munby) reported sales success at the show.   “This was an excellent show for us this year,” says Gary. “We

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New Viano product

DJ TURFCARE launched a new Viano product, new packaging and sold three Plugger fine turf aerators off the stand at IOG SALTEX. “Windsor was a very successful show for us,”

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All-new product ranges

Rochford GM took three times the floor space of previous years at Saltex this year and all of it much needed to contain their biggest-ever product launch. Moving to a

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Strong sales levels

The STIHL stand at SALTEX this year naturally showed its extensive product range, plus the latest advances and some new introductions arriving later this year. Among the range from the

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Polaris Britain

Polaris Britain reported a very good show with the launch of the new Brutus range. Polaris Brutus is the world’s first UTV with front-end Power Take Off, to drive accessories,

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French Connection 2013

Over 350 companies working in landscaping from all over Europe have already signed to exhibit at Paysalia in Lyons, France December 3-5 2013 Professionals, who design, create or maintain green

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A vision for Glee

The organisers of Glee i2i Events Group, have announced that 2014 will mark the start of a new chapter for the exhibition, with a number of changes set to be

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POWER EQUIPMENT

The Saltex Show will be the venue for the formal launch of Hyundai garden, estate and amenity machinery. The range has expanded to include Hyundai leisure inverter generators, air compressors

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SHOW MEDAL WINNING PLANTS

“This was one of the toughest years ever for growing Chelsea Flower Show plants – especially challenging as we needed to ensure that everything be as near to perfect as

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Over 1,000 already registered

Over 1,000 people have already registered to visit LANDSCAPE at Battersea Park, Evolution Centre on 24th & 25th September 2013 according to the organisers. The trade show offers the opportunity

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LATEST TRENDS….PlayFair 2013

PlayFair 2013 will showcase the latest innovations in play space design, product and construction is joining forces with IOG SALTEX (Institute of Groundsmanship Sports, Amenities and Landscaping Trades Exhibition) to

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Sustainable Landscape Event

Q Lawns turf growers are pleased that Niki Williamson, Fenland Farmland Bird Advisor, has kindly agreed to lead the farm tour at their free Sustainable Landscaping Event on 4th July

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LAUNCHED IN THE UK AND IRELAND

An extensive range of Hyundai-branded power products suitable for garden, estate and commercial applications will be making its debut at September’s IOG Saltex Show. The event will mark the formal

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Woodland Trust scoop bronze

South Lincolnshire-based nursery Bettaland helped the Woodland Trust and its innovative Tube exhibit scooped a bronze award at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Peat-free plants and compost donated by

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Chelsea Awards announced

Trailfinders Australian Garden presented by Fleming’s has been awarded Best Show Garden at the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Trailfinders Australian Garden by Fleming’s (left and above) is always

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Regional Demo Days develops

The second regional demo day by MAP Live again welcomed local authorities, contractors, sports venues and educational establishments. The series has always been planned as collaboration; with demonstrators now generously

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Faster than ever

Now in its 23 year more than 200 participants have already registered for the Dutch trade fair GrootGroenPlus (2-4 October 2013) Among them, there are a remarkable number of new

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Sustainable Landscaping

Wayne Grills, Chief Operations Officer of The British Association of Landscape Industries has confirmed that he will be speaking to delegates at Q Lawns’ Sustainable Landscaping event about the shortage

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Stop the Spread

A show garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show called “Stop the Spread” will highlight how we can all work together to help prevent the introduction and spread of

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NEW SPECIAL FEATURES

With expansive areas devoted to live demonstrations of machinery and equipment, plus new ‘on the showground’ features – including one-to-one expert advice on turf and groundscare issues – and workshop-style

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Growing support

Map live is continuing to attract support from manufacturers, dealers, service and commodity companies, organiser Clare Johnson told The Landscaper. The six free one-day events will be touring the land

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Flower Show gets ‘Fresh’

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets ‘Fresh’ with Cloudy Bay’s Rough Luxe Style by Wilson McWilliam Studio Andrew Wilson is no stranger to the Chelsea Flower Show in his capacity

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Veteran’s show garden

Pictured Roddy Baird of Turffit (Left) and Ray Howie. Turffit will be teaming up with a former soldier from Fife to create a Chinese-inspired show garden for Gardening Scotland 2013.

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Turf 2013

The UK produces around 27,000 acres of turf every year. It’s an essential commodity for us all at times ..we look at the latest news in the turf world. The

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Charterhouse Turf Machinery…BTME

Charterhouse Turf Machinery will introduced the latest addition to the renowned Verti-Drain range at BTME The company launched the first high speed Verti-Drain some 15 years ago and subsequent developments

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Dennis and Sisis

  Dennis and Sisis will be exhibiting the Sisis Rotorake TM1000, this popular tractor mounted scarifier gives the user a combination of scarification and linear aeration allied with heavy duty

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DLF

                    Following on from the successful launch of their new ‘Tenuis Bent’ cultivar, Arrowtown, visitors to the DLF stand will have

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Rigby Taylor…..BTME..Hall C, Stand C62

Rigby Taylor has significantly extended its range of industry-leading products by releasing the first dedicated Landscaping Sundries catalogue. Designed to offer a comprehensive selection of essential items for those involved

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Lindum Turf

Lindum Turf has developed a range of products for golf courses, sports grounds and landscaping, and has earned a reputation for consistently high quality turf and innovation in grass technology.

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SPATEX 2013

No matter what kind of leisure project, facility or educational establishment you are involved with there will be something of interest to you at the annual SPATEX Exhibition (now in

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Signing up!

Korane Idarousse speaks to some of the visitors to our Saltex stand RAFFAELA BUTTNER Gardener BUCKINGHAMSHIRE “I like to do the things the guys don’t want to do like pulling

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STIHL ….IOG Saltex 2012

Visitors to the STIHL stand will find some exciting new products arriving early next year. Literally extending the established benefits of the STIHL cordless power tool range, an extra high-capacity

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FIRST-TIME EXHIBITORS

Some new companies are making their IOG SALTEX debut this year Gareth Porter from Agrimek ATV Solutions – a specialist in the supply of innovative parts and accessories for ATVs

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Close tolerances

The laser Grader provides the close tolerances demanded by today’s construction industry and will make a tremendous impact on the time and cost of constructing all manner of indoor and

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Gold&Platinum

To mark two decades in the turf care sector, Wiedenmann UK is donating all proceeds from the sale of a platinum-painted Terra Spike GXi8 HD to charity. Already several bids

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Widest range of turf tyres

A wide representative sample of amenity and turf tyres from Alliance will be exhibited at Saltex by Kirkby Tyres including the new 381 Flotmaster – a steel belted radial developed

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Going live at Four Oaks

Floramedia have created a new product – FloraLinQ. It will enable growers and retailers to market plants in a new way, providing an instant gateway to exclusive, quality information, which

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Pond Pixies

Bermuda has confirmed with the launch of a range of new water features, accessories and aquatic products at Glee 2011 New products include over 30 new water features, freestanding ponds,

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Echo……..Saltex 2011

ECHO (DAC24) will be showcasing two new ‘high-torque’ brushcutters at this year’s show. The SRM-265TES and SRM-300TES brushcutters from ECHO feature a revolutionary new gear head design. This system offers

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Merlot Saltex 2011

Merlo will display two products at Saltex 2011 – the distinctive orange and grey Multi-Tool telehandler/tractor combination and a re-launch of its tracked carrier series, Cingo 2. The 120HP, hydrostatic

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Boddingtons……Saltex 2011

Boddingtons offer a large range of permeable grass reinforcement and gravel retention solutions to suit varying levels of traffic ranging from heavy goods vehicles / coaches to pedestrians. BodPave®85 is

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Major Equipment….Saltex 2011

Major Equipment Intl is a manufacturer and international exporter of one of the most comprehensive ranges of grass cutting, slurry handling & site equipment. The company manufactures and distributes products

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Vauxhall…..Saltex 2011

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has expanded its New Movano range to include Core Conversions with a variety of lengths and chassis configurations. The expanded range of variants includes dropsides, tippers and

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New Holland…Saltex 2011

New Holland will be displaying its latest product line-up which is versatile enough to be used by local authorities across the entire sector, from maintaining Multi-Use-Games-Pitches to road safety. To

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Stem Injection Systems….Saltex 2011

Stem Injection Systems, (D19) supplier of the innovative stem injection system for treating non-native invasive plant species, reinforces its ongoing product development programme at this year’s show with the introduction

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Kersten…..Saltex 2011

Kersten offer pedestrian and front mounted solutions for most applications. Sweeping hard surfaces, mechanical weed, moss and algae removal, presenting grass surfaces, ice and snow management, artificial surface maintenance and

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Landini …. Saltex 2011

New Landini models are making their debut at the show The 54hp Landini 1-55M and the heavier-duty 1-75M and 1-90M at 74hp and 91hp, respectively, are from an extensive Landini

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Massey Ferguson ..Saltex 2011

Massey Ferguson (W15) has strengthened its position in the sub-50hp compact tractor sector with the introduction of the MF 1532 H, a completely new hydrostatic transmission model powered by a

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Polaris …Saltex 2011

The new Polaris Ranger CREW diesel shares the same proven 904cc, three-cylinder YANMAR diesel engine as the Ranger Diesel, coupled with the ability to carry six adults. The engine is

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Sanli …Saltex 2011

Sanli (W44/W46) will be making its second appearance at IOG SALTEX with an expanded machinery display which will include several completely new additions to the Sanli product portfolio as well

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IPU Group….Saltex 2011

IPU Group ( U17) will be showcasing a number of new Ride-on and Pedestrian mower options .<br/> The first being the Ferris Dual Drive Flail mower, which is a powerful

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Grillo …Saltex 2011

Grillo UK have just released two new professional cut & drop machines, the FM1100 & FM 2200. Powered by either a 25 or 44hp diesel engine they are available with

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Everedge..Saltex 2011

EverEdge (X02) product range has been continuously evolving to meet the changing demands in the world of landscape design and architecture. The company began with its Classic range of 1m

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Etesia UK…Saltex 2011

Etesia UK (U15) returns this year to launch six new products and on the biggest stand it has ever had, effectively adding an extra 50% of demonstration area to the

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Show success…..

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and show organiser, Brintex, have confirmed that nearly 1,000 visitors attended its inaugural BALI Landscaping Show which was held earlier this month (21

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Sanli back at Saltex

Sanli will be making its second-ever appearance at IoG SALTEX with an expanded machinery display which will include several new additions to the its product portfolio as well as a

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