Leading UK environmental control system manufacturer Heatstar has been developing efficient and innovative solutions for swimming pools in the UK for the past 45 years. Proud of its home-grown roots and driven by its company culture of creativity and innovation, the past four and a half decades have seen Heatstarâs growth to become a proven […]
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The Pool & Spa SCENE team reports from another busy SPATEX trade show… SPATEX, the water leisure industry trade show established and organised by the industry, for the industry is already looking ahead to 2026 when it will celebrate its 30th event. With figures still to be added for the 2025 trade show, SPATEX has […]
Lucie Lunn on the inside track on plant room essentials… As crucial to the efficient running of any swimming pool as the heart is to the human body, designing and maintaining an effective plant room is the core element of wet leisure projects in both residential and commercial locations. The plant room is the beating […]
Pre-registration is advised for Coventry’s SPATEX wet leisure show… When the doors open at the Coventry Building Society Arena, SPATEX visitors can expect a showcase of the latest products and innovations. But, thanks to the support of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers, and other industry associations, the event will also see one of the […]
Visitors to Newquayâs Hendra Holiday Park will find the popular Oasis Fun Pools comprised of a 30m swimming pool with three water flumes, and a toddlersâ splash pool. When it became apparent that their outdated and inefficient dehumidification system needed replacing the holiday park turned to locally based Apex Pool Engineers to find the right […]
During the past 44 years Heatstar has developed an industry-leading product range, offering obvious âreal worldâ benefits in a fast-changing energy market. When it comes to the heating of outdoor swimming pools Heatstar unquestionably have the edge, with their Aquarius aerothermal heat pump. The Aquarius utilises âdirect contactâ technology to transfer heat from the refrigerant […]
The heat pump as a heating method for swimming pools was developed by Tony Andrews, the founder of Heatstar and the father of current Heatstar Director, Jackie Scott. Knowing he was on to a much-needed concept, in 1980, Tony launched his own business venture creating the first fresh air source heat pumps for dedicated application […]
Another record-breaking year for the industryâs top-ranking competition⊠Tickets for the UK Pool & Spa Awards on Thursday December 7th are on sale now in what promises to be the biggest night in the eventâs 13-year history. The event returns to the National Conference Centre in Birmingham with a unique blend of networking and business […]
AstralPool team settles into their new UK base… The AstralPool UK team has relocated to a suite of plush new offices across town from its previous base in Fareham, Hampshire. Practising what they preach, and playing to their strengths, AstralPoolâs Technical Director, Simon Jones, personally designed the layout of the 3,000 sq ft base to […]
If the SPATEX showâs success is an industry barometer, then the forecast is set fair for a vibrant, busy pool season ahead. The event attracted 1400 visitors from 23 countries to the Coventry Building Society Arena to see first-hand, one hundred stands, showcasing the latest innovations from the worldâs leading suppliers and manufacturers. During their […]
