Speaking on behalf of the IOG board, Geoff Webb, CEO of the IOG commented: "The IOG board has been looking at ways to improve the format and overall experience of SALTEX for visitors and also create maximum benefit for exhibitors. After evaluating all options, we have decided it's time to change the date and venue to meet the demands of the industry going forward."

The NEC is one of Europe's leading indoor exhibition and event centres. Centrally located, it will attract more visitors and exhibitors from a wider national and international audience. The NEC has extremely well connected transport links with more than 75% of the UK population situated within just three hours of the venue.

SALTEX 2015 will also combine with the IOG's annual conference and awards events for the first time.

The IOG say SALTEX 2015 will have the following benefits:

• A world class, national and international facility - accessible to visitors from home and abroad with 75% of the UK population located within just three hours of the NEC
• More than just an exhibition - an extended range of educational seminars, and turf debate clinics are planned
• Better time of year - for groundsmen, greenkeepers, landscapers, local authorities, schools, colleges, universities and contractors, as well as exhibitors
• Bringing the industry together - the IOG's two key events of the year: the industry's largest exhibition and the IOG's annual conference and awards

Further information will be announced at SALTEX 2014, which is being held at Windsor Racecourse from 2nd - 4th September. A presentation for exhibitors is scheduled for 2nd September at 5.15pm and a Press event will take place the next day at 8.30.

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