Landscape & A m en it y
October 2024
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Special Feature SALTEX 2024 Preview
SALTEX is a vital platform for sports turf management SALTEX continues to garner steadfast support from sport’s National Governing Bodies (NGBs).
funding opportunities available to community clubs and grounds teams, as well as the NGBs support community sport.
With a commitment to excellence in turf management, the NGBs including the Football Association, Football Foundation, England and Wales Cricket Board, Rugby Football Union, and Rugby Football League - all recognise SALTEX as an indispensable platform for innovation, education, and networking within the field.
Chris Smith, Head of Programmes at The Football Foundation said: “Attending SALTEX ensures that community clubs and volunteers have the chance to find out about funding opportunities available to them through the Foundation, and access to the best resources and knowledge in turf pitch management. It offers a great opportunity for the team at the Football Foundation to connect with industry experts who are working to improve the quality of grassroots facilities across the country. We look forward to coming along this October.”
For a decade, SALTEX has enjoyed unwavering support from sport’s national governing bodies (NGBs), reflecting the exhibition’s pivotal role in uniting and elevating the grounds management community. Alongside the Grounds Management Association, the NGBs play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of playing surfaces across the nation. By endorsing SALTEX, these organisations affirm their dedication to advancing best practices and fostering collaboration within the turf management community. For the last three years, visitors have been able to engage with the NGBs via the GMA’s hub to gain further understanding of the
Dr Iain James, Head of Facilities Services, England and Wales Cricket Board said: “We always find that SALTEX is a great opportunity for cricket grounds managers to engage in unique learning opportunities, find out about the latest machinery and services, and meet with other grounds managers to share ideas and experiences.” Tom Little, RFL Facilities Manager said: “SALTEX is the perfect
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platform to network with experts from right across the sector and see the latest technology being exhibited. The Community Sports Zone is a great opportunity for community clubs to network with industry experts and understand the technology available to them when working to provide high quality, grass pitches at a community level.” Ted Mitchell, RFU National Facility Development Manager said: “At the RFU, we feel as though SALTEX is a prime opportunity for the RFU to engage with a massive range of people from across the industry in
one place. The event continues to develop with educational seminars and the ‘Clubhouse’ casual meeting venue concept really adds value to the overall experience.” SALTEX, organised by the Grounds Management Association, provides a dynamic environment for industry leaders, grounds managers, and suppliers to showcase cuttingedge products, share insights, and engage in meaningful discussions. With its comprehensive exhibition, educational seminars, and live demonstrations, SALTEX remains the go-to event for staying at the
forefront of turf management trends and technologies. Jason Booth, Chief Operating Officer at the Grounds Management Association said: “SALTEX plays an instrumental role in promoting excellence in turf management. The show provides a vital platform for knowledge exchange and professional development within our industry - we are extremely grateful to the NGBs for their continued collaboration and support.” SALTEX
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Redexim revolutionise hybrid renovations Redexim are pleased to announce the launch of the Scarivator – a new tool, ideal for contractors, that promises to revolutionise the maintenance of hybrid sports pitches. Recognising the increasing popularity of hybrid systems, the Scarivator has been specifically developed to remove unwanted rootzone material, loosen soil and ensure a smooth, level surface without damaging the synthetic fibres. Hybrid surfaces naturally become compacted over time, which necessitates effective renovation to maintain
performance and longevity. This process now begins with the Scarivator, designed to loosen the uppermost layer of the surface. Embodying the very best of quality, reliability and Redexim engineering, the Scarivator features two horizontal beams equipped with angled spring tines to work into the surface at adjustable depths of up to 35mm (1.38”). The beams reciprocate each other to agitate and loosen the organic material and soil without the risk of synthetic fibres wrapping around the rotor. The result is an unparalleled renovation solution
that ensures costly replacement and repairs can be avoided, and the lifespan of the system is extended. The Scarivator comes with a 2.13m working width, infinitely adjustable working depth and adjustable tine angle for varying degrees of aggressiveness. Its streamlined specification is the result of many years of rigorous testing in collaboration with hybrid carpet manufacturers and contractors, especially those in the UK, which now sees the Scarivator as the ultimate maintenance choice not just for hybrid surfaces, but natural turf
and the decompaction of heavily worn artificial carpets. In the field, the Scarivator has proven to be a perfect partner to the Redexim Turf Stripper, loosening the upper profile and allowing the Turf Stripper to extract more of the rootzone from deeper down in a single pass. It is also an effective solution for regular in-season raking, etching away at compaction and pan layers and creating a tilth to optimise the results of natural and hybrid renovations. Redexim
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