Luxury sauna, pool and spa market leader, KLAFS, and renowned thermal wellbeing specialists, Dröm UK, have unveiled their brand new showroom in the heart of Surrey. The impressive Byfleet showroom, already home to a range of luxury saunas, steam baths and thermal rooms, is now equipped with a new collection of KLAFS products, giving KLAFS […]
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There’s never been a better time for customers to embrace their inner Scandinavian as the wellness trend continues to boost sales. Existing pool and spa owners are prime targets for a well-priced sauna to add to their home health investment. Available in three different sizes, SCP’s ‘Kuusi’ sauna fits into almost any garden and is […]
After an illustrious career spanning an impressive 35 years, Ross Alcock, General Secretary of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE), is stepping down for well-deserved retirement. Throughout his time with ISPE, Ross has been a stalwart figure. His commitment to the institute has been evident in every aspect of his work. From overseeing the […]
Passing in the four sections of the ISPE exams elevates successful student members to Certified Technicians and evidence of passing the ISPE exams is one of the criteria to obtaining the blue CSCS card for ‘Swimming Pool and Leisure Systems Installer’. ISPE Members and those who have passed the ISPE exams may apply for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
