Organisers say that early indications for the 73rd edition of SALTEX are "extremely positive" after they reported another record-breaking loyalty period, stand upgrades and an influx of debut exhibitors.

For the third successive year, the organisers say SALTEX has seen an overwhelming amount of exhibitors re-book their stands.

With nearly 200 companies confirming stand space early, the organisers are pleased that the 2018 floor plan already boasts a strong showing of exhibitors, many of which have purchased extra stand space.

GKB Machines is one of those exhibitors that has significantly upgraded its stand for example. The company, which specialises in maintenance machines for sports pitches, took the decision to increase its presence at the show based on a successful SALTEX 2017.

Operations director Tom Shinkins said, “We’ve been at SALTEX for three years now and each year we have found it a great show to highlight new products and introduce our machines to the market. Off the back of SALTEX 2017 I’ve already been out to do a lot of demonstrations and have sold kit as a direct result of the show."

SALTEX 2018 will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 31 October and 1 November.