OH WHAT A NIGHT!

Reports and pictures from another record-breaking UK Pool & Spa Awards… A record-breaking turn-out gathered for the 2023 UK Pool & Spa Awards held at Birmingham’s prestigious National Conference Centre venue in December. Celebrating its 13th year, the 2023 UK Pool & Spa Awards saw 97 companies submit 242 entries attracting nearly 5,000 on-line contest […]

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INSTITUTE’S STUDENT WINNERS

The annual ISPE Awards were presented this autumn with two long-serving ISPE members made Fellows of the Institute. ISPE President Jimmy Lamb, FISPE, congratulated ISPE Vice-President Bob Judd, FISPE, and ISPE-Endorsed PPO Training Provider and Council member, Colin Jenkinson. FISPE. Jimmy then handed ISPE Technician certificates to those who passed their ISPE Exams back in […]

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RECORD ISPE ATTENDANCE

The 129th ISPE One-Day Seminar took place in October in Cobham, Surrey, and with just over 70 delegates, the event was the highest attendance at an ISPE Seminar since October 2005. The theme of the event was Swimming Pool Construction Ian Betts, FISPE, from PoolConsult, introduced the day looking at the initial conversation between a […]

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DEEP IMPACT

Parkwood Leisure takes a customer-centric approach to swimming, as Judith Wojtowicz reports… Investment and innovation go hand in hand at Parkwood Leisure, the first leisure operator within the industry to commission a detailed social value report to better understand the impact of its activities on the communities it serves. The impressive results from this 2020 […]

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HAVENS OF RELAXATION

Topline deliver on a new generation of David Lloyd facilities… Topline Pools and Wellness has a wealth of experience turning hotels, leisure centres and homes across the country into havens of leisure and relaxation. Based in Preston and East Sussex, the Topline Pools and Wellness team is well positioned to offer nationwide coverage. A dedicated […]

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KLAFS REAPS INVESTMENT REWARDS

Following the launch of its dedicated Cheshire office in 2021, German sauna and spa specialist KLAFS and its core UK supplier, luxury pool experts Guncast, have agreed almost ÂŁ2.5m worth of business in the North. A broad mix of commercial and domestic projects, the organisations’ healthy pipeline includes a selection of KLAFS’ award winning range […]

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NEW POOLS FOR OLD

Liners offer quality pool refurbishment upgrades… Service and refurbishment offers a vital revenue stream for the core pool trade. Specialist distributors are more than willing to help out with a steady flow of new and improved equipment to promote. Pool liners are an obvious avenue for repeat maintenance business. Tell tale signs of an ageing […]

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BPR REGULATIONS UPDATED

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and consumer satisfaction, the distributors of the hth® range of products have outlined the changes they making for the 2024 season. In anticipation of the new BPR regulations, which require more detailed labelling and instructions for use, as well as the integration of a non-contact dosing system, […]

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NEW SIGNINGS FOR CERTIKIN

Certikin has confirmed the appointment of two new signings in the lead up to this year’s SPATEX show. Now, the official trade distributor of the eco panel pool system, Polypool, Certikin is able to offer the ideal choice for indoor or outdoor, inground or partially above ground projects. Such a speedy installation solution, even the […]

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAMPIONS

The heat pump as a heating method for swimming pools was developed by Tony Andrews, the founder of Heatstar and the father of current Heatstar Director, Jackie Scott. Knowing he was on to a much-needed concept, in 1980, Tony launched his own business venture creating the first fresh air source heat pumps for dedicated application […]

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