A force in water treatment for more than two decades, Topline Electronics is set to play an even bigger role in the commercial water leisure market following its recent expansion. The purchase of a 50% stake in sauna and steam specialist, Aachen Wellness and service and maintenance business, Speedifix, will enable Topline to provide a complete, one-stop, nationwide service to commercial […]
Author: Ashleigh MacKenzie
The International Hot Tub Association was formed in 1998 shortly after the enactment of the Virginia Graham Baker Act (Law), an American Law, named after the daughter of Nancy and James Baker and the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James  Baker III who died in a tragic incident in June 2002 when the suction from a spa drain […]
They say there is always potential to turn a negative into a
positive. What better example of that than HotSpring hot tubs,
under the guidance of US manufacturer, Watkins, part of the
Masco Group.
Described as the most luxurious method of relaxation available with revolving scenery, an Hot Tub Boat provides a unique, one-of a kind, recreational activity by combining a standard hot tub and a classic boat design.
The idea was conceived by Adam Karpenske of Karpenske Marine Carpentry in Seattle, Washington. After several cold, rainy
winters living aboard a wooden boat, he decided an Hot Tub Boat would make a perfect addition to his live-aboard home and a possible tender.
Still in the âsoft startâ phase, the goal is to have a rental fleet operational on Lake Union, Seattle, by the end of May this year while bespoke orders for purchase are now being taken.
Edinburghâs Royal Commonwealth Pool has re-opened following a two-and-a-half-year, ÂŁ37.5 million refurbishment. Built in 1970 for the Commonwealth Games, the A-listed, Olympicsized swimming pool was also used for the 1986 games. Now, following its ÂŁ37.2 million renovation, the pool will host the diving events for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, as well as being selected by the British Swimming squad […]
It was a case of the old guard making way for the new as a number of first-time recipients stood up to accept awards at the recent Swimming Pool and Allied Trade Association presentations. With no less than 16 companies all taking home golds; the celebrations were more evenly spread than in living memory. The SPATA organisation represents 178 pool building and retail companies, the majority based in the UK. It announced this yearâs winning projects at a ceremony held at the De Vere Grand Hotel in Brighton, in February. The competition was fierce with 133 projects vying for victory in 21 categories compared with 85 entries in 22 categories last year.
Pool & Spa Scene editor, Christina Connor, represented the UK as one of a panel of international judges in the recent Italian Pool Awards. Here Pool & Spa Scene brings you an outstanding selection of category winners to both admire and inspireâŠ
The Falkland Islands. If you get the opportunity, go there and experience a way of life we have sadly forgotten, writes Allen Wilson.
For instance, the ability to leave our cars and properties unlocked, strangers saying hello and welcoming you into their homes. Having said that, 18 hours of flying each way takes a toll. Following my trip, I watched on television, HRH Prince William disembarking from the same plane as I had travelled in, yet somehow looking remarkably fresher than I did. According to Wikipedia, the Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located over 250 nautical miles East of the coast of mainland South America. The island group consists of East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 lesser islands. Stanley, the capital and only city, is on East Falkland.
Opened in November 1982, by Sister Frances Dominica, Helen House was the worldâs first childrenâs hospice while Douglas House, the worldâs first hospice specifically for young adults aged 16-35, opened on the same site in February 2004. Part of the care Helen and Douglas Houseâs young visitors are provided with, includes physiotherapy and water relaxation […]
Procopi is almost unique on the European pool and spa market in that it still manufactures 70 per cent of its products in France Having integrated the latest technologies into ultra modern factories, Procopi produce a full range of high quality pool and spa equipment at competitive price levels.
