Research detailing the number of pool and spa entrapment incidents recorded globally make shocking reading. Figures covering a six-year period from 2015 to 2021 show 229 entrapment incidents of which 76 were fatal. Incidents occurred in countries across Europe and as far afield as Belarus, China, and Chile. Spain at 24 and then Brazil at […]
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The UK’s Spa Supplier of the Year, Sunbeach Spas, have entered into a joint venture with Crystal island, one of the largest manufacturers in China. The multi-award winning Sunbeach Spas believe the move will cement the company’s position as one of the top tier companies in the spa and swimspa sector. The move is expected […]
Spiralling energy costs are hitting public pools hard, Gaffey reports… UK swimming pools are now facing the perfect storm: Massive increases in energy and chemical supplies. Spurred by the war in Ukraine, energy prices have risen by more than 150%. Heating and pool water treatment or simply keeping the lights on are becoming much more […]
It’s pretty unusual for swimming pools to be so thoroughly in the news. They were in the headlines over covid of course, which finished off about 200 pools. Then last autumn there were warnings from Swim England that up to 2,000 more might close in the next ten years, starved of the funds necessary for […]
A devoted family man, Mark Ward is kept busy in his role as Operations Director for SpaNET Europe, ensuring the smooth running of logistical and technical matters. He was red-faced on a work do when he asked someone what they do for a living only to later realise it was legendary rugby star Jonny Wilkinson… […]
I am involved with the distribution of Chinese, US, Canadian, Mexican and European manufactured spas, writes Rob Carlin of Superior Spas. People may feel I am biased, as I have heavily invested in Chinese production, which equates to a large portion of my business. However, my views are my honest views and my personal opinion […]
Three rogue traders who milked hundreds of customers in a home hot-tub scam have been given jail sentences totalling eight years. Staffordshire-based Spaserve was used as a “cash cow” to rake in advance payments from customers who were sold faulty hot tubs or the ordered products never arrived. The business went under with debts of […]
