The theme for the recent PWTAG annual conference was The Sustainable Pool and the opening presentations, in front of over 100 delegates, were right on the money. St Sidwellâs Point in Exeter is the world first leisure centre to be built to Passivhaus standards â in real terms, as economical in terms of energy use […]
pool and spa trade
Part one of a look on how to overcome sales challenges⊠Identifying the obstacles that keep us from achieving sales success is critical to figuring out how to overcome them. I define sales success as a 50+% closing ratio and continually building a network of referrals from satisfied customers. This takes a lot of understanding […]
After working for the Institute for over 34 years, ISPE General Secretary, Ross Alcock, has announced his impending retirement from the Institute. It is anticipated that Ross will finally hang up his âISPE bootsâ in June/July 2024, by which time he will have served 35 years, but a firm date is yet to be agreed […]
This award-winning residential refurbishment project was undertaken by the reigning UK Pool Contractors Of The Year, Cornwall Pools, in nearby Bude, Cornwall. The outstanding makeover features on-site pool lining by Plastica, a Hawksworth Antique Sandstone automatic cover from Ocea UK Ltd and an enclosure from Paramount Pools. A Vision filter, variflow pump, Optimus underwater lights […]
The well-established Jolly Gel brand is Europeâs number one swimming pool flocculent for private & commercial swimming pools. It has been on the market for 25 years and is now own-labelled for stockists in 37 countries worldwide. Jolly Gel is renowned for quickly restoring pool water back to sparkling clear condition. This popular flocculent eliminates […]
Already enjoying a loyal following for its pool water treatment, dosing and control solutions, BAYROL Deutschland GmbH, has chosen Lighthouse Pools as its new long-term distribution partner. Lighthouseâs proven track record of growing brands from scratch within the UK held a strong appeal for BAYROL who believe this partnership will successfully propel and advance their […]
Swimming legend Adam Peaty MBE visited Suffolkâs Hot Tub Village at Stonham Barns holiday and residential park to give one-to-one coaching to six lucky junior swimmers. Adam Peaty is the greatest breaststroke swimmer in history having won three Olympic Golds, eight World Championship titles and amazingly has the top 20 fastest times for the 100m […]
The Aqua Warehouse Group marked its 20th business anniversary in September with the unveiling of a new swim spa showroom. The Essex team welcomed Chelmsford Mayor Cllr Linda Mascot to cut a ceremonial tape as she declared the new show area open at a special party celebration for staff, customers and suppliers who gathered at […]
SCP UK paid tribute to its staff, its suppliers and its customers as they celebrated the companyâs 25th anniversary of joining the global PoolCorp family. The UK team hosted a Gala Dinner as it recalled the downs and the ups of more than two decades since the acquisition of the former distributor, NorCal, giving SCP […]
Sunbeach Spas is investing in stock, stock and more stock as it completes its move to its new headquarters near Mansfield. The new Midlands headquarters looks all set for an October launch and will rationalise warehousing, administrative and vast display areas to an all-in-one strategically placed location. The new base, formerly occupied by DFS, has […]
