Leading spa manufacturer Hydropool has invested in a major new UK warehousing and distribution facility in Oxfordshire. Known as Hydropool House, the extensive new facility will offer Hydropool dealers a quicker and more efficient distribution service, combined with improved technical support and training. âThis is a huge step forward for Hydropool UK and one which […]
Author: Ashleigh MacKenzie
Spa retailer HotSpring World lent a helping hand in a new BBC TV series âOperation People Powerâ in the run up to Christmas. Hosted by well-known Hairy Biker Dave Myers, the show follows a group of celebrities as they carry out community projects to help those in need. HotSpring took part in the first episode […]
Offering hot-tub style rollercoasters, Ferris wheels and carousels, the worldâs first spa-themed amusement park could become a reality in Japan. The city of Beppu â a spa resort on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, which is famed for its hotsprings, created a promotional video for the âspamusementâ park, which went viral. Filmed at the […]
Following two record breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the spa and hot tub industry is hoping to ride on the crest of that wave as we head into the next 12 months. Many retailers are predicting increased sales of swim spas and high-end models in particular this year, with sales of accessories such as […]
Pool companies should be prepared for another very warm year ahead if scientists are to be believed. In fact, the Met Officeâs early forecast for 2017 places the coming year among the warmest on record. The forecast will put a spring in the step of many residential pool companies, as pool owners rush to get […]
This luxury one-piece pool project was named overall winner in the Residential Outdoor Pool of the Year category at the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. HTP worked with Czech-based pool manufacturer, Niveko, to create the one-piece outdoor pool at a property in the Midlands. HTPâs brief was to provide a one piece custom-built with […]
Historic Pools of Britain celebrated its first full year in 2016, and what a year it was for the organisation that gives a voice to many of the countryâs forgotten pools. Made up of 15 member pools, Historic Pools of Britain recognises the significant role that historic pools play in our communities and the contribution […]
Twice Olympic Gold and Bronze Medallist Swimmer, Rebecca Adlington OBE, officially opened the new ÂŁ11.9 million Wyre Forest Leisure Centre in Kidderminster in October. The state-of-the-art centre includes a six lane 25m swimming pool, a learner pool with moveable floor, 100 station fitness suite, a six court sports hall, dance studios, climbing wall and outdoor […]
The revision of the Management of Spa Pools publication is nearing completion, and this document is likely to be referred to as âHSG 282â. The official title of the publication is due to be âThe control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa pool systemsâ. Once the document is finalised, further news about the […]
East Sussex based Plastipak hosted the latest ISPE Filtration Workshop, which took place in November. The workshop, presented by Chris Carr FISPE with assistance from Phil Barlow, MISPE and Kim Barlow, MISPE, was an excellent dayâs training for those new to the trade, and a useful reminder for more experienced fitters. Chris gave a number […]
