Previewing the spa offering at SPATEX 2020…
Big brands like the Aqua Warehouse Group, Sunbeach, Superior Spas and Wellis lead the charge of the hot tub and swim spa brigade at this year’s SPATEX exhibition. The event returns to Coventry’s Ricoh exhibition venue with more than 20 exhibitors having a toe dipped in the hot tub and swim spa sector. The event delivers on unmissable appeal with a unique shop window for specialist retailers searching for standout products that warrants premium showroom floor space.
With heightened interest in climate control and energy efficient initiatives, the UK Pool & Spa Awards Energy Efficiency Spa Product Of The Year from Sunbeach Spas on stand B32 is one not to be overlooked. “One of the most significant ongoing costs of any hot tub is keeping it heated with customers wanting to know how much it will take to run,” comments the appropriately named Wayne Green. “Unlike standard cabinet insulation which relies on foam blocks and reflective foil, R10 insulation is a spray on, high-density closed cell foam which is thickly applied to not only the shell but all interior surfaces of the hot tub,” he adds. Another UK Pool & Spa Awards winner, the UK Spa Product Of The Year will be on display on stand F50 under the care of the Spa Solutions team.
The futuristic IKON by Vortex Spas design is set to seriously challenge the preconceptions of the spa pool as a naff plastic square box. Aside from the obvious sculptural and architectural differences, the materials used in the construction are from the marine and architectural industries and, subsequently designed to withstand the elements a lot longer than more traditional materials. Previewing the spa offering at SPATEX 2020… SPATEX 2020 A FEAST OF SPA AND HOT TUB product will be on display at this year’s SPATEX. 28 FEBRUARY 2020 New business development manager Martin Rigby will make his SPATEX debut in Aqua Warehouse Group colours on stand B66.
It is hard to tear yourself away from the Aqua Warehouse Group combined showing with the latest developments from brands like American Whirlpool and Vita Spa with a host of Aqua Spa Supplies accessories, designed to boost added value and after sales value. For those who have been swept away by the wave of customer interest in the Covana automated covers range, do not miss the brand new electronic hot tub 
cover, The Convertalift that can be installed on any new VacuSeal or SpaEase 200 cover lifter or retrofitted on either model that has been installed since 2015.
The rise and rise of the Superior Spas dynasty over the last five years has seen the company outgrow several warehouses and now sees the building of our new £1.6 million headquarters and distribution centre, where its warehouse facilities will be expanded to over 800 spas, all ready for immediate delivery. Offering a unique combination of product, the Superior portfolio contains products made in America, Canada & China, all offering quality, innovation and choice enriched by ranges of accessories, gazebos and saunas, all combining to make stand C66 a formidable display that you simply cannot afford to miss. Look out for Superior’s own Platinum brand, the biggest selling brand in the UK which is manufactured in our own facility in China. Check over the new OEM range of ‘Own Brand’ spas from the same facility.
Be Well Spas, are a high end hot tub range from Canada offering feature rich and stylish hot tubs. Superior has also recently partnered with renowned American manufacturer Dynasty Spas to produce our new Superior Spas range offering a high quality range of hot tubs at mid-price point. SPATEX 2020 marks a significant milestone for Darlly Europe Ltd, as the world’s largest manufacturer of OEM and after-market hot tub filters celebrates the tenth anniversary of the fo
undation of their Telford-based European distribution operation. The company, formed by industry stalwarts Gil Gingell and Philip Moseley, kicks off its Decade Of Darlly celebrations on stand H17 at the Ricoh Arena, and the trade is warmly welcomed to come along to join in those festivities.
As well as the launch of a great new line of complementary products will be further additions to their revolutionary SaniStreamÒ Direct Line Filtration system, the combined hot tub inline filter and chemical erosion feeder which has taken the market by storm; as well as some exclusive show offers. Oh, and we’ve also heard there may be cake! On Stand F58, 1 Stop Spas will be promoting innovative and problem solving products and solutions for your business including new innovations and energy efficient products not seen previously in the UK. Under the same trade hot tub umbrella, SpaTech Training is the UK’s only provider dedicated to the hot tub and holiday park industries.
Call by to find out about new courses launching for 2020. Don’t forget to cast an admiring design eye over Villery & Boch’s new Ultimate Line on stand E8 These extremely high-quality hot tubs impress with a timelessly modern design combined with all the innovative functions and comfort features discerning wellness enthusiasts are entitled to expect from a premium hot tub. Look out also on stand G37 for the unique and patented automatic spa filter cleaning system, the Estelle, making its SPATEX debut in its own right and offering added sales appeal in an instant and environmentally friendly way. Last but by no means least, look out for the award-winning Waterland Media team on stand H7.
We are always looking to feature products, projects and people in the UK’s number one water leisure magazine with the best and brightest content — not to mention the biggest circulation. The combined Pool & Spa Scene magazines are the UK’s market leaders featuring the industry’s longest serving team and the UK’s official and exclusive representative in the International Pool & Spa Press Alliance. There will be special subscription offers available at SPATEX. We are also part of the team that organise the UK Pool & Spa Awards. Lots to talk about – stop by and chat with the Waterland team during your SPATEX visit.
