American All-Stars

The International Awards of Excellence recognise and reward installations of pools, spas, hot tubs and water features that reflect the most creative designs in the global industry. Here we take a dip in some of this year’s gold award-winning designs from the U.S. 
 POOL PARTY A technical and visual achievement, pictured above, this outdoor […]

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Get The SPATEX Party Started

Celebrating its 20th anniversary and with the exhibition space sold out some two months early, SPATEX 2016 looks set to be the best ever. Over one hundred companies from the commercial and domestic pool and spa sectors will be exhibiting their latest products and services, encompassing all aspects of water leisure. The exhibition returns to […]

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Win, Win Situation

Thanks to automatic control systems; forgetting to dose and test pool and spa water is now, generally, a problem of the past. Automation has almost eliminated the possibility of human error, offering a win, win situation for public pool providers. With information capable of being sent and monitored all over the world in a matter […]

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Feel Good Factor

There were celebrations all round at the annual UK Pool & Spa Awards as over 100 Gold Standard awards and 40 Silver Standard awards were presented to some of the industry’s leading water leisure companies. Showcasing the very best examples of pool and spa design and construction from across the country, the awards celebrated the […]

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The Wow Factor

This luxurious indoor pool recently took the title of Residential Indoor Pool of the Year at the prestigious UK Pool & Spa Awards. The 13m x 5m concrete skimmer pool was designed and built, by Portrait Pools & Enclosures, for a private client in Wilmslow. The installation also included a spa pool and a bespoke […]

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Calorex and Dantherm Announce New Partnership

Two of the biggest names in swimming pool ventilation, mobile drying and commercial dehumidification manufacture have joined forces, following their acquisition by new investors. Effective from 20 January 2016, Procuritas Capital Investors V has wholly purchased Calorex Heat Pumps Ltd and the HVAC division of Dantherm A/S. The acquisition of both companies results in a […]

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Cannings Expands South-West Presence

Exeter-based swimming pool and hot tub company, I J Cannings has acquired a rival firm, DP Pools, in a move to expand into Plymouth and South Hants. When Daniel Philips of DP Pools sought a responsible and ethical buyer for his cherished retail business, I J Cannings was the logical choice. Managing director Bradley Cannings […]

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Swim Safety Is Top BRIO Priority

Placing swimming pool safety at the top of its priority list, BRIO Group is passionate about providing expert knowledge and training for the water leisure industry. Originally BRIO began as a provider of pool plant courses, fitness and aqua courses, under Byrne LTC. Last January saw a change of name to the BRIO group, offering […]

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Oyster on Top Of Their Game

Taking an individual approach to every pool installation, Oyster Pools & Leisure has reached a premier position in the UK’s water leisure industry by understanding that no two customers’ requirements and imaginations are the same. The South Wales-based company is a threefaceted business, covering swimming pools, hot tubs and servicing. Specialising in residential new builds […]

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Watertight Partnership Working

London Swimming Pool Company (LSPC) has raised its stainless steel pool game, after becoming an official partner of Berndorf BĂ€derbau, Europe’s premier stainless steel swimming pool manufacturer. The collaboration will see the two companies working together on projects in London and the Home Counties, and will allow LSPC to offer clients bespoke stainless steel pools […]

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