Episode 127

SALTEX: A Professional Showcase with Geoff Webb

Chris Biddle is in conversation with Geoff Webb, the Chief Executive of the Grounds Management Exhibition (GMA). The episode spotlights the GMA's upcoming SALTEX trade exhibition, highlighting its significance to the turf management industry.

First, they pay tribute to Derek Walder, rightly referred to as Mr SALTEX. Now in his late 80s, Derek is retiring this year having worked on and managed 42 editions of the trade show.

Geoff talks about the ongoing evolution of the show and its role in connecting important stakeholders from government bodies, leading sporting bodies and influential buyers to suppliers and those working in an increasingly important sector.

The discussion also touches on the increasing pressures faced by grounds teams as the demands of modern sports grow, emphasizing the need for adequate resources and support for these professionals. With a focus on innovation and education, this episode showcases how the GMA and SALTEX continues to be a pivotal platform for the industry's future.

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Grounds Management Association (GMA)

2024 SALTEX

Grounds Management Framework

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Chris Biddle

Chris is an experienced journalist specialising in the farm and grass machinery market. He has worked for a major tractor manufacturer and been a managing director of a farm and grass machinery dealership in the West Country.
In 1988, he launched trade magazine, Service Dealer followed by TurfPro in 1998, selling both titles to Land Power Publications in 2015.
He was editor of Landwards, the professional journal of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) from 2008 until 2019 and is the recipient of the 2020 IAgrE Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Land-Based industry.
Chris lives in Salisbury with his wife Trish, and is an avid cricket fan and member of the MCC for over 55 years.