Whether you are heading to Lyon, Stuttgart or one of the many UK pool, spa, wellness and leisure events, a successful trade show visit starts well before you arrive at the exhibition venue. Pre-event preparation is key to success. Be clear about what you want to achieve. Are you looking for new suppliers, products, technology, […]
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Richard Hart and the team from Aqua Warehouse Group (AWG) will be at the Lyon Pool Show this October. As the largest distributor of Covana automated covers throughout the UK and Europe, AWG will be working alongside representatives from Covana at the 4-day show. Richard hints at exciting developments: “I can’t reveal anything yet, but […]
Compass Pools by Waterstream still has selective opportunities to join its new UK Ambassador Programme. The scheme is aimed at trade businesses looking to benefit from swimming pool enquiries without taking on the delivery of the project themselves. Aimed at pool companies, landscapers, garden designers and outdoor living specialists, participating businesses can refer residential enquiries […]
The UK pool industry is being urged to rethink its approach to pool management and crucially, water quality control. Pool industry consultant, Paul McMichael, believes many companies are under-resourced and even worse, are stuck in outdated practices from up to 30 years ago. “I have seen first-hand, a reluctance to embrace new technology, new approaches […]
SPATEX, the UK’s annual trade show is an event worth jumping in a car or hopping on a plane for. Held at the centrally located, Coventry Building Society Arena, the venue offers ample parking, with SPATEX committed to providing free parking for registered visitors. SPATEX will reimburse the cost of a taxi from Birmingham International […]
Entries for the much-anticipated UK Pool & Spa Awards 2026 are NOW OPEN, promising to be the biggest and best in the event’s 16-year history. Last year saw an impressive 75 companies submit a combined 272 entries across 28 categories — clear evidence that the sector is not only thriving but fiercely competitive. Beyond the […]
In 2026, the conversation around pool ownership has shifted from pure aesthetics to sustainable performance. As energy costs and environmental impact remain top-of-mind for owners, the automatic slatted cover has emerged as the most logical investment for any modern pool. In the absence of confirmed statistics, informed estimates put the number of residential pools in […]
Specialist supplier, Waterstream was founded two decades ago by Alex Kemsley and Simon Dickson, two ambitious entrepreneurs who saw a gap in the UK market for premium swimming pools. Waterstream is the exclusive UK distributor of Compass Ceramic Pools and are renowned for their innovative designs, energy-efficient solutions, and exceptional customer service. They take a […]
An official UK Coverseal distributor, Alfresco Pools is unveiling the latest innovation in the leading pool cover range with its Bluetooth-enabled Coverseal app. The app allows owners to control their cover directly from their smartphone. Opening and closing the pool is simple and intuitive, while built- in security features such as biometric access and a […]
Registering a 14 per cent year- on-year increase in visitor attendance for the recent 30th anniversary edition of SPATEX – the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition recorded its highest number of exhibitors and visitors at its Coventry Building Society venue. Drawing visitors from 25 countries and exhibitors from 13 nations, SPATEX this year added […]
