2014 was a milestone year for BTU (Installation and Maintenance) and BTU (Poolservices) as the family owned business celebrated 50 and 40 years respectively. To mark the anniversaries, BTU partnered with a local charity – Oakleaf Enterprise, the only charity in Surrey working as a social Enterprise to provide vocational training for those suffering from […]
Pool and spa scene
Constructing over 1,000 pools each year, Diffazur Piscines is among the worldâs largest and most prolific pool building companies. For more than four decades, Diffazur has spearheaded innovation and creativity within the European concrete pools market and shows no sign of slowing down. The French company is the third largest pool building business worldwide in […]
After completing hundreds of pool servicing and maintenance assignments, Jason Beirne, of London Swimming Pool Company, has parked his service van for the last time, transferring to the design and build division where he is learning the art of pool and spa design under the tutelage of Peter Hales, head of design projects. âAfter a […]
Heatsavr, the original liquid pool cover, has recently undertaken a re-brand that includes a new look informational poster, flyer and promotional goods â all highlighting the productâs energy saving properties. The re-brand is helping retailers raise awareness of Heatsavr and its cost-cutting possibilities. Having Heatsavr in stock means that Gus Barber, manager of Majestic Pools […]
Returning to the Ricoh Arena for the second year in succession, SPATEX 2015 descended upon the Jaguar Exhibition Hall over the first weekend in February. More than 100 exhibitors took to the show floor, 30 per cent of which were new to the SPATEX arena, together presenting a vast array of products and expertise. “We […]
Welcoming over a million visitors each year, Tudor Grange Leisure Centre is an integral part of the Solihull community. The complex boasts a 25m eight lane main pool, as well as a teaching pool and a multi-purpose diving pool with a 1m spring board and a 3m platform. The adjacent spa area comprises of a […]
Over 4,600 people flocked to the London Aquatics Centre last month to celebrate its first birthday. To mark the occasion, GLL, who operate the venue on behalf of the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), hosted a day of taster water sports sessions. Special guests on the day included Aimee Willmott, Commonwealth Games medallist and London […]
The intelligent use of new digital technologies have turned MAAX spas into both easy to use as well as easy to maintain wellness centres for the whole family. From its Arizona headquarters, MAAX supplies the world with the best in technology, hydrotherapy and design, adding a new chapter to a tradition that started with the […]
Having firmly established itself as a leading spa manufacturer in the UK, Marquis is hoping to continue the momentum of last year by strengthening its growing network of dealers. 2014 started well for Marquis with a successful debut at UK Pool & Spa Expo in Birmingham and concluded with a significant increase in UK dealer […]
QHotels is investing over ÂŁ1.5 million in creating a city centre day spa brand inside the iconic Manchester hotel, The Midland. The former health club is currently being completely replaced with a new, state of the art, yet highly accessible spa which is set to open in June 2015. The spa will boast a Himalayan […]
