WATER FEATURES UPDATED

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 […]

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COMMITMENT TO CHANGE

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 […]

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RED LETTER BSPF DAYS

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 […]

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SPATA AND BISHTA WINNERS CONFIRMED

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 […]

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SEVEN DEADLY OBSTACLES

Part two of our top tips on overcoming sales obstacles… Following on from part one on this topic, these guidance points are designed to identify and overcome sales obstacles in our day-to-day working lives. In part one we talked about a closing ratio of around 50% and what it takes to achieve this and higher […]

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RHINOS INVEST IN CHILL TUBS

Leeds Rhinos Rugby League team have installed two Premium ice bath brand ‘Chill Tubs’ to help support recovery and performance. Chill Tubs will also be proudly donating 5% to the Leeds Hospitals Charity Appeal for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND from every Chill Tubs sale directly from the Leeds Rhinos. Chill Tubs, launched by […]

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A MOMENT IN TIME

In conversation with Andy Wroot, UK champion of Sundance Spas… It was way back in 1998 when Andy Wroot’s journey with Sundance Spas began when he joined his uncle who was one of the pioneering Sundance dealers in the UK. Fresh out of school as an 18-year-old, Andy was immediately captivated by selling these luxury […]

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BRITISH MADE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY

Pool & Spa SCENE meet the Plastica team… As one of the leading independent swimming pool manufacturers and distributors in the UK, Plastica takes its responsibility seriously when it comes to managing its business. This year, the company has achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety registration for its […]

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AES INVESTS IN CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Whenever co-owner Simon Ward is asked to list the main priorities for his Automated Environmental Systems business, he would undoubtedly say: ”Customer service, customer service, oh. and customer service.” Formed in 2007, to fill a perceived gap in the market for the supply of pumps, heat pumps and all related pumping equipment – 17 years […]

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CENTRE STAGE FOR SCP

With a staggering turnout of over 120 customers each day, January’s SCP Showcase presented an unparalleled platform for 20 vendors to unveil their latest products and innovations. The event was held at the Stanhill Court Hotel, a 19th Century Victorian Country Manor House, set in 35 acres of ancient woodland. Attendees were treated to an […]

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