Sunbeach Spas has confirmed the appointment of Karl Webb as its new national sales manager. Karl is a well-known personality in the hot tub and spa industry where he has played a high-profile role for more than five years. “We are delighted to confirm Karl’s appointment which we believe will strengthen our UK team significantly,” […]
Pool & Spa Business News
Business news and updates from the pool and spa industry.
Essex-based Aqua Warehouse Group (AWG) held its dealer seminar at the prestigious Greenwoods Hotel. Over 30 companies from all over the UK attended the two-day event designed to inform its dealers of the latest industry trends and exciting product updates. Dealers were treated to a full programme of presentations from distinguished guest speakers from AWG […]
Luxury sauna, pool and spa market leader, KLAFS, and renowned thermal wellbeing specialists, Dröm UK, have unveiled their brand new showroom in the heart of Surrey. The impressive Byfleet showroom, already home to a range of luxury saunas, steam baths and thermal rooms, is now equipped with a new collection of KLAFS products, giving KLAFS […]
There’s never been a better time for customers to embrace their inner Scandinavian as the wellness trend continues to boost sales. Existing pool and spa owners are prime targets for a well-priced sauna to add to their home health investment. Available in three different sizes, SCP’s ‘Kuusi’ sauna fits into almost any garden and is […]
After an illustrious career spanning an impressive 35 years, Ross Alcock, General Secretary of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE), is stepping down for well-deserved retirement. Throughout his time with ISPE, Ross has been a stalwart figure. His commitment to the institute has been evident in every aspect of his work. From overseeing the […]
Passing in the four sections of the ISPE exams elevates successful student members to Certified Technicians and evidence of passing the ISPE exams is one of the criteria to obtaining the blue CSCS card for ‘Swimming Pool and Leisure Systems Installer’. ISPE Members and those who have passed the ISPE exams may apply for the […]
PWTAG has revised an existing technical note, and produced a new one, to recognise the increasing range and popularity – not to mention technical challenges – of water features. TN13 Interactive water features has been around for years. It included some material on fountains and ground-based jets. That has been moved to form the basis […]
New Swim England chief executive Andy Salmon has encouraged the entire aquatics community to get behind the national governing body’s ‘commitment to change’. Andy gave his thoughts on the recently-published independent listening research and issued a sincere apology to anyone who had endured poor experiences or inappropriate behaviour. He spoke frankly about the responsibility and […]
A picture special from the recent Coventry exhibition… Celebrating its tenth anniversary at the Coventry Building Society Arena, it is fitting that this milestone year drew a record number of SPATEX visitors, with attendance figures almost 20 per cent up on the previous year. The British Swimming Pool Federation organisers were delighted to welcome more […]
The annual SPATA and BISHTA Trade Association Awards took place in February, presented by the umbrella organisation, the British Swimming Pool Federation during the company’s SPATEX exhibition at Coventry. In all, 13 companies appeared on the SPATA winners list. The prestigious Dick Millward Trophy for SPATA Pool Contractor of the Year was won by Centurion […]
