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 […]
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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 […]
In conversation with Andy Wroot, UK champion of Sundance Spas… It was way back in 1998 when Andy Wroot’s journey with Sundance Spas began when he joined his uncle who was one of the pioneering Sundance dealers in the UK. Fresh out of school as an 18-year-old, Andy was immediately captivated by selling these luxury […]
Pool & Spa SCENE meet the Plastica team… As one of the leading independent swimming pool manufacturers and distributors in the UK, Plastica takes its responsibility seriously when it comes to managing its business. This year, the company has achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety registration for its […]
Whenever co-owner Simon Ward is asked to list the main priorities for his Automated Environmental Systems business, he would undoubtedly say: ”Customer service, customer service, oh. and customer service.” Formed in 2007, to fill a perceived gap in the market for the supply of pumps, heat pumps and all related pumping equipment – 17 years […]
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Czech Republic lies Alukov, a leading manufacturer renowned for its cutting-edge innovations in the realm of outdoor enclosures. Recently, Pool & Spa SCENE’s Beth Connor joined Alukov customers on a factory visit, delving into the heart of their operations to witness first hand the craftsmanship and innovation that […]
The Ocea UK team has been overwhelmed with the response to the opening of its new Trade, Learning and Distribution centre on the Windrush Business Park in Witney, Oxfordshire. Boasting a compact product display area, the building also includes a trade counter, dedicated training and presentation areas and office space. There is also warehousing that […]
Entries to the 2024 UK Pool & Spa Awards will open online, via the website, on May 1st and as another well-known catch phrase declares: “You have to be in it, to win it!” It is not vanity but sanity that is the main reason for getting involved in the sector’s leading awards. Winning a […]
When the UK Pool & Spa Awards organisers asked the UK’s main wet leisure suppliers which company had stood out for them in 2023 – one name was repeatedly mentioned, more than any other. With over 25 years of experience, Cornwall Pools has clearly found the winning habit of keeping both its clients and its […]
