Vance Gillette was one of the prime motivators in home swimming pool ownership around the world. Known for his unwavering passion and visionary leadership, the global pool industry lost one of its brightest stars with the recent passing of Vance Gillette this summer following an extended period of ill health. Gillette, who was 75, was […]
European Market
SCP UK is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary since being acquired by South Central Pools in the USA in 2008. The company will be marking the special milestone with a prestigious gala dinner to be held in September. SCP UK is part of the Poolcorp family – the largest supplier of outdoor leisure products […]
The European market has gone into freefall as a result of the widespread cost-of-living crisis compounded by directives to switch off energy supplies to hot tubs and to turn down temperatures on home and public swimming pools. Germany have issued energy-saving restrictions which will put a huge dent in the German market. Norway and Poland […]
After 45 years as an independent distributor to the wet leisure industry in the UK, Golden Coast is to become part of the Pollet Pool Group. Golden Coast’s strength in the industry combined with its commitment to innovation, knowledge and customer service make an ideal fit for PPG. There is also a remarkable similarity in […]
Since Wellis was founded in 2003, more and more people are choosing their products across Europe driven by the demand for a healthy lifestyle increases the demand for quality wellness products. Thanks to continuous development and growth, Wellis has now become the largest hot tub manufacturer on the European market. The company produces hot tubs, […]
As European travel opens up, those with proof of full Covid vaccinations and negative test results, have plenty to lure them back for the return of the major trade shows. A must for anyone involved in the successful delivery of pool, sauna and wellness, Aquanale, is all set to go in Cologne from 26 to […]
Water treatment specialists Dryden Aqua recently welcomed some of Europe’s top swimming pool engineers to their new activated filter media (AFM) production facility in Scotland. The new facility has now been in operation for six months and has already processed 20,000 tonnes of glass water filtration media that is exported all over the world. Dr […]
