A week on since the first ever indoors SALTEX show drew to a close, early feedback shows an overwhelmingly positive response from visitors and exhibitors, Kubota UK reports.

The orange-liveried tractor and groundcare equipment manufacturer took pride of place at the show where it showcased its range across two stands, for the Tractor & Groundcare and Engines divisions respectively.

The move to becoming an indoor event was originally met with skepticism by some in the industry, with heavy emphasis having previously been on demonstration when at Windsor, but following two packed days of activity, consensus from many who attended the new NEC platform was that it was a success.

Displaying its newly launched Grand L40-II tractor, Kubota’s Tractor & Groundcare stand was inundated from start to finish, and served as the perfect platform for the pilot of a new digital data capture App, alongside items from its market-leading range of ride-on mowers, utility vehicles and mini-excavators.

Adrian Langmead, Groundcare Business Development Manager commented: “SALTEX has always been a great place to meet customers and as a platform for new product launches. The move to the NEC is a really positive step forward for the show. The product demonstrations that were prominent at Windsor were popular with customers, but moving indoors, and to a central location, is a positive for the whole industry. The more compact location helped to create a real buzz, and on the whole customer feedback was very encouraging.”

Kubota UK’s Engines division was also on display independently for the first time, and interest in its range of diesel and SI engines was high, as Daniel Grant, Kubota UK Engines Business Development Manager explains: “Kubota engines have long been at the heart of the groundcare industry, powering not only our captive product range but numerous OEMs. It’s important for us to have a greater presence in the industry, so we can show new customers who we are and what we offer.”

To find out more about Kubota UK and its range of solutions for the Groundcare and Construction sectors, visit www.kubota.co.uk or call 01844 268000