The Marquis Spas team proved The Force was with them as they chose a Star Wars theme to launch their futuristic-looking Vector21 hot tub to the European markets recently. Dealers from the UK and across Europe gathered at the Heart Of England Conference Centre, in March, and heard latest developments in products and services. The […]
Pool and Spa Industry
With its roots firmly in high-end design and construction, London Essex Hot Tubs has its finger on the pulse in the luxury spa and hot tub market. As an exclusive retail outlet for Hydropool products, the London Essex Hot Tubs portfolio boasts luxury hot tubs and swim spas, as well as enclosures, garden buildings and […]
Alex Kemsley, the incoming BSPF President, gives his view on his forthcoming year in office… Taking on the role of BSPF President is a great honour, given the existing work commitments that I already have with my own company and as Chairman of BISHTA and also as a PIP Committee member. It is reassuring to […]
With an estimated 2.5 million Brits working out in water every week, swimming and aquatic fitness is creating bigger waves than ever in the leisure market. Innovative technological developments, combined with the heightened awareness of the huge benefits of exercising in water, has led to a growing demand for aquatic fitness and its associated products. […]
Specifically designed to provide a deep clean for residential swimming pools, while keeping maintenance to a minimum, top of the range robotic cleaners are a must-have for any home pool owner. Investing in a quality product will leave the pool floor clean of dirt and algae and the pool water sparkling clean. There are many […]
The inclusion of chemical-free UV disinfection is now becoming standard practice for many commercial water leisure facilities. Not only do UV systems protect against chlorine resistant microorganisms, but they also reduce combined chlorine levels, which are the cause of unpleasant smells, red eyes, asthma, contamination from bi-products and chemical structural damage. Many leisure operators are […]
Jubilee Pool, an iconic feature of the Penzance seafront for 80 years, is undergoing a major renovation, following significant damage suffered during the winter storms of 2014. The £2.95 million project includes essential structural improvements and repairs, which will return the lido to its former glory. Works to be completed include: • Anchoring the pool […]
A family-owned swimming pool building and maintenance company has branched into the spa and hot tub market with the opening of a new showroom. Webster Pools has been trading in Falmouth for over 40 years and has recently opened a showroom in Penryn. Pete Webster, part of the father and son partnership behind Webster Pools […]
Offering a concerted strategy to attract more shoppers into specialist pool and spa stores, Bayrol, operating in the UK exclusively through PPG, has unveiled a combination of initiatives to energise its UK retailers. Speaking at the recent PPG seminar, Bayrol’s Juergen Konig revealed some key tactics in the battle to attract more traffic away from […]
Now entering its 38th year, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers enjoyed a busy last quarter of 2015, with technical seminars, filtration workshops and the AGM. John Cheek, FISPE, was inaugurated as the new ISPE President as Allen Wilson, FISPE completed his two year term of office. October also saw the retirement from the Institute […]
