Aqueous Pools has acquired the renowned Polypool insulated panel swimming pool system brand. The Hampshire-based swimming pool company has been installing the Polypool system for over 16 years, so when the opportunity arose to acquire the brand and trademark, director Graham Hounslow saw it as a great prospect. “It was simply too good an opportunity […]
Author: Ashleigh MacKenzie
Back in October the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers presented its 113th One-Day Seminar at the Watermill Hotel near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Just over 40 delegates attended the event which included presentations from Ian Betts FISPE, Allen Wilson FISPE, and ISPE President John Cheek FISPE. Chris Carr also gave an update on the proposed ISPE […]
Every year BISHTA and SPATA come together to promote and celebrate the excellence of their member companies nationwide and overseas in the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards. The annual awards showcase the best examples of water leisure design, construction, installation and innovation from member companies of the trade associations and they also provide the […]
Earlier this year Bespoke Buildings & Spas were approached by a client who was looking for a swim spa for the garden of his converted barn in Worcestershire. The initial request was for a combined swim spa and hot tub unit, but following a detailed site survey, the Bespoke Buildings & Spas team suggested installing […]
Gerrod Warner was named Spa Technician of the Year at the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. As Head Technician at Spafix Services, Gerrod was nominated by his colleagues for his hard work, dedication and passion for the job. His outstanding product knowledge and skillset has led to him being known as the ‘hot tub […]
The new-look Hot Tub Living Expo returned to Birmingham NEC in October, bringing together some of the UK’s leading spa manufacturers and retailers. Exhibitors went to great lengths to showcase a wide range of products and services at the two-day show. Among the stand-out exhibitors were Wellis, Passion Spas, 1 Stop Spas, Spa Solutions, Pollet […]
The team from Netherlands-based Passion Spas was given a standing ovation as they collected the 2016 Special Achievement Award, at this year’s UK Pool & Spa Awards. The company has been struck by a devastating fire at the end of July that effected 65 per cent of its site; damaging millions of pounds of stock. […]
Euphoria Lifestyle was the victim of a double robbery after thieves stole £50,000 worth of hot tubs in two separate break-ins. The first raid took place on Friday October 7, when two Aquavia hot tubs were stolen from the Euphoria Lifestyle showroom in Washington, West Sussex. The following week, the brazen thieves struck again taking […]
Pleatco has announced the winners of its 2016 Perfect Pool Guy and Gal Search. Cory Eagles of Canada, won the prestigious title of Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy 2016 and Jennifer Del Vaglio, from New York was named Perfect PoolGal 2016. Both winners received a trip for two to the International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo in […]
Interbad returned to Messe Stuttgart in September, marking the 50th anniversary of the international trade fair. 14,000 visitors from 72 countries visited the four-day exhibition, which brought together professionals from across all areas of water leisure. Organised by the German Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry, Interbad 2016 welcomed 437 exhibitors in an […]
