Keith Osborne dives into swimming pools for the second of our two-part special investigation into the wet leisure industry’s skills crisis… With its need for trained people specialising in a variety of technical fields, the wet leisure industry is currently experiencing a significant skills shortage. A lack of foresight, together with time and budget limitations, […]
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Offering innovative sauna solutions, Golden Coast is in an ideal position to support its trade customers looking to boost revenue by elevating wellness sales in 2025. The Golden Coast team will shine a spotlight on two standout offerings that transform wellness experiences: the luxurious Reflection Sauna Room by Tylo and the versatile PortaSauna, exclusively distributed […]
Parkwood Leisure takes a customer-centric approach to swimming, as Judith Wojtowicz reports… Investment and innovation go hand in hand at Parkwood Leisure, the first leisure operator within the industry to commission a detailed social value report to better understand the impact of its activities on the communities it serves. The impressive results from this 2020 […]
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 […]
In a class of their own… Berndorf Bäderbau creates elegant swimming pools whilst continually prioritising cost-effectiveness, design and customer needs. The company uses stainless-steel of the highest quality, which ensures that their pools are sustainable and timeless investments that last for decades. A leading manufacturer of swimming pools since 1960, stainless-steel swimming pools produced by […]
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, AstralPool’s Technical Director, Simon Jones, personally designed the layout of the 3,000 sq ft base to […]
Firmly established for over a decade, Gaffey Hyprolyser® electrochlorination systems offer a safe, reliable alternative to traditional water chlorination methods. By choosing Hyprolyser® electrochlorination systems, facilities, ranging from small pools to drinking water plants and large theme parks, can not only lower their running costs and improve their sustainability. Just as crucially, they can also […]
Swim England has welcomed a £63 million Government investment to help keep ‘vulnerable’ swimming pools afloat and become more energy efficient as they battle with increased costs. A total of £40 million will help pools cut carbon emissions for the long-term, with more than £20 million available to tackle rising utility bills. Swim England and […]
When the industry’s only dedicated water leisure show returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena, from Tuesday January 31st to Thursday February 2nd, the organisers of SPATEX 2023 promise some exciting new twists during its action-packed three days. SPATEX has long been regarded as so much more than a unique showcase of products. There’s lots […]
Bespoke swimming pools, luxury spa and wellness solutions… Topline Pools and Wellness is a specialist in the design and build of bespoke wellness retreats and swimming pools, turning wellness visions into luxurious reality for both the domestic and commercial sector. Recognised for the quality of its work, the agility of its solutions and its technical […]