SALTEX 2026 is once again proving to be the industry's launch platform of choice, with leading manufacturers selecting the exhibition to unveil new products, technologies, and equipment to a professional audience.
Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 November, the show will feature a host of UK debuts and product launches spanning sports lighting, electric turf care equipment, turf nutrition, sustainability solutions and grounds management machinery.
Among the exhibitors launching new technology is LEDTURE, which will use SALTEX to officially introduce a range of sports lighting solutions.
Highlights include the new Model A 960W and 480W Sports Floodlights, 40W Entertainment Luminaire, Entertainment Lighting System and Raise and Lower Column System, designed to improve performance, maintenance, safety and operational efficiency.
SALTEX will also provide the UK launch platform for a range of electric turf care equipment from DENAIYOU Intelligent Technology. New products include the E362B Electric Triplex Reel Mower, EDY750 Electric Turf Sprayer and EDL80A Electric Walk-Behind Cylinder Mower, reflecting growing demand for sustainable equipment that reduces emissions, noise and operating costs without compromising performance.
Innovation extends beyond machinery, with Origin Amenity unveiling its new Nutri-Max liquid nutrition range. Available in four formulations, the advanced fertiliser range has been developed to maximise nutrient efficiency, uptake, and turf performance.
Leading machinery manufacturers are also recognising the value of launching new technologies at SALTEX. ISEKI UK has announced a range of UK-first product introductions and electric-powered innovations, including the UK debut of the SXG327 ride-on mower, the Raymo electric mower and the TM3267E electric tractor, showcasing the latest advances in efficient and sustainable grounds maintenance equipment.
Kubota and Baroness will also use SALTEX to showcase their latest machinery innovations. Kubota's display will feature its FC Series out-front centre collect mowers, alongside compact tractors and mowing solutions, while Baroness will highlight its premium GM2810A five-deck ride-on mower together with leading rotary and cylinder mowing technology.
Efficiency will be a central theme on the GKB stand, where the company will showcase its Deep Tine Aerator High Speed (HS), designed to help grounds teams maximise productivity and complete aeration tasks more efficiently.
Sustainability and resource recovery will also feature prominently, with Shred & Recycle Ltd showcasing its innovative Sand-Rubber Separation Plant. The only system of its kind in the UK, the plant demonstrates a sustainable process for recovering and reusing sports pitch infill materials. By separating and reclaiming sand and rubber for future use, the technology supports a circular economy approach that helps reduce waste and maximise resources.
New for 2026, the SAPCA Pavilion will bring together Foams 4 Sports, Premier Sports Surfaces, Mapei, Labosport, JUTA, Boud Minerals and GCP Chartered Architects, showcasing the expertise and partnerships behind modern sports and recreation facilities. The pavilion reflects SALTEX's commitment to bringing the wider industry together, connecting suppliers, specialists, and decision-makers from across the sports turf, grounds management and facilities sectors.
Sarah Hunter, Head of Events at the Grounds Management Association (GMA), said: "SALTEX has always been about more than products. It's about bringing the industry together to share ideas, build relationships and discover solutions that drive the sector forward. The breadth of innovations and new launches already confirmed for 2026 demonstrates manufacturers' confidence in SALTEX as the place to engage with key decision-makers and grounds professionals."
"From sports lighting and electric machinery to turf nutrition, sustainability solutions and facility development, SALTEX continues to showcase the full breadth of the industry. The introduction of the SAPCA Pavilion, alongside the significant number of product launches already confirmed, reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for collaboration while helping visitors discover the technologies and solutions shaping the future of the sector."
These launches reflect broader industry trends as manufacturers continue to invest in smarter, cleaner, and more efficient solutions for sports turf and grounds management professionals.
From cutting-edge lighting systems and battery-powered equipment to advanced nutrition products, recycling technologies and innovative machinery, SALTEX 2026 will provide visitors with an unrivalled opportunity to experience the latest industry developments first-hand.
As the grounds management industry's flagship exhibition, SALTEX remains the destination where manufacturers launch new products, demonstrate innovation and connect directly with the professionals shaping the future of sports turf and grounds care.
