POOL & SPA RIDES TSUNAMI WAVE

All eyes are on Golden Coast as the company prepares to release the findings of its annual Wet Leisure Industry Survey. Now in its 13th year, the annual Wet Leisure Industry Survey provides a unique insight into the highs and lows of the previous 12 months. “Whether you’re a distributor, installer or an engineer, and […]

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ISPE WORKSHOPS AT SPATEX 2024

The annual SPATEX exhibition takes place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th February. Once again, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers has been asked to organise a series of free-to-enter workshop presentations throughout the three days. For 2024, ISPE have put together a varied programme with something of interest […]

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RIGHT ON THE MONEY

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 Sidwell’s Point in Exeter is the world first leisure centre to be built to Passivhaus standards – in real terms, as economical in terms of energy use […]

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SEVEN DEADLY OBSTACLES

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 […]

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ISPE GENERAL SECRETARY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

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 ‘ISPE boots’ in June/July 2024, by which time he will have served 35 years, but a firm date is yet to be agreed […]

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AWARD-WINNING MAKEOVER

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 […]

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PERFECT MATCH FOR HOME COUNTIES

Deep End Pools has acquired Horsham-based Home Counties Pools, one of Sussex, Kent and Surrey’s most established installers of domestic swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and endless fitness pools. Deep End Pools, backed by London- investment firm RDCP, after it acquired the business in December last year, is one of the UK’s most prestigious swimming […]

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BAYROL CHOOSE LIGHTHOUSE FOR UK

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. Lighthouse’s 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 […]

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CERTIKIN BACKS SWIMMING CHARITY

Certikin is backing Level Water, a swimming charity which supports young people with disabilities to access one-to-one swimming opportunities and start their Learn 2 Swim journey. With the support and enthusiasm of its Witney staff, Certikin has set an initial target of ÂŁ3,750 which will enable Level Water to provide 250 lessons. Certikin, as a […]

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