The Pollet Pool Group reins have been handed over from one Peter to another, following the recent appointment of Peter Turnbull as general manager for the UK and Ireland. Peter, who joined the Pollet family from Bayrol three years ago as a sales executive, has taken on the position from Peter Evans. In his new […]
Author: Ashleigh MacKenzie
At the age of 85 and with multiple world records under her belt, thereās no question Jane Asher is an inspiration to the water leisure industry. Since taking up Masters Swimming over 30 years ago, Jane has smashed over 75 world swimming records. Now competing in the 85-90 bracket, Jane is hoping to break even […]
A change in management presented a unique opportunity for Dartford Borough Council to breathe new life into its ageing Fairfield Leisure Centre. After 40 years, the facility had come to the end of its useful life and when the centre operatorās contract expired at the end of March 2014, the doors closed to the public. […]
Offering payback within three to five years and suitable for most types of commercial pools, ceramic microfiltration is a state of the art technology that offers a number of advantages over more traditional methods such as sand and glass. As well as improved water quality, the CMF system offers many cost savings for potential new […]
Certikin, the UKās number one distributor, looks set to solve the perpetual problem of credible statistical evidence in a bid to accurately pinpoint UK pool construction figures. A major player in the UK supply chain, the wholesaler is now collating information in a bid to assess the sector more accurately and in the process, identify […]
As one of the capitalās few floodlit, heated, open air Olympic sized pools, London Fields Lido is a perennial favourite of swimmers in Hackney. Open all year round, the Lido is particularly busy with families on warm days during the summer, but is also a firm favourite with stalwart local swimmers, who brave the outside […]
Luxury wellness brand Villeroy & Boch has appointed a new sales manager for the UK and Nordic regions. Dominic Moseley will be supporting current and future dealers, with specific focus on local marketing, technical issues and sales support. āI have a firm belief that Iām not here to sell spas, I am here to help […]
Artesian Spas UK recently welcomed dealers from across Europe at its annual retailer event. Representatives from dealerships in the Netherlands, Sweden, France and Norway all attended the two-day event in Doncaster, which saw the unveiling of the recently upgraded Platinum Elite class and the newly remodelled TidalFit EP14 swim spa. There was also specialist training […]
Hot tub retailers representing four continents gathered at this yearās Coast Spas International Dealer Meeting (IDM) at two separate events – one in Vancouver, Canada and the other in Colmar, France. This marks the first time that Coast Spas has hosted two IDM events in succession and is a reflection of the massive growth in […]
Working in partnership with 26 local authorities from Barry to Penzance, Parkwood Leisure is one of the UKās leading leisure operators. Employing just over 4,000 staff and with a management portfolio that spans golf courses, theatres and outdoor educational venues as well as leisure centres, the group has developed and impressive skillset with a diverse […]
