The team behind the UK Pool & Spa Expo has announced a re-launch of the trade exhibition, including a new name and new dates for 2016. Re-branded as the Hot Tub Living Expo, the show will cover all aspects of spa and hot tub ownership, including water treatment, pumps, tiles, accessories, garden furniture and gazebos. […]
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Fowler Swimming Pools went the extra mile to celebrate the efforts of its hardworking team last year, with a special visit to Lingfield Park Races in December. 23 members of the team including fitters, technicians and office staff were treated to a day out at the races, where the company hired a private suite overlooking […]
Saltdean Lido, the countryās only Grade II* listed lido is being brought back to life, thanks to dedication of the Saltdean Lido Community Interest Company (CIC). Made up of volunteers, the Saltdean Lido CIC has worked hard to obtain funding for the multi-million pound project, which is due for completion in time for the summer […]
The New Year has brought with it a fresh face at Paramount Pools, with the appointment of a new sales executive. Emilio āPedroā Di Pietro has joined the Paramount Pools team from Aquaflex and brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. Speaking of his new role, Pedro comments: āI have been tasked […]
December was a record-breaking month; not only was it the wettest calendar month on record, but it was also unusually warm, with temperatures 4.1Ā°C above the long term average. The uncharacteristic weather impacted on the UKās pool and spa sector ā with many companies reporting a busier than average spell in the lead up to […]
The UK swimming pool industry lost one of its ālarger than lifeā characters with the death of Joe Smith recently aged 70. Best known as the founder of the Premier Gunite Company, Joe had a reputation for working hard and playing hard; enjoying nothing more than celebrating success with a story or two from the […]
In this very special 20th anniversary year for SPATEX, the BSPF, BISHTA and SPATA have a busy few days planned at the show to showcase the work of the respective associations and the work of its members, alongside the other 100+ exhibitors. Visit stand A1 (just to the right of the main entrance), where the […]
As energy costs rise and with a greater understanding of the environmental impact our energy usage has on the planet, pool owners are increasingly looking at ways in which new technology can help. By combining a variable speed circulation pump, with a variable speed heat pump, it is possible create a system which works intelligently […]
With a balanced mix of work, rest and play, Pollet Pool Group welcomed customers to the outstanding Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, near Silverstone in Northamptonshire for its annual seminar and exhibition featuring key suppliers. This year entitled, La Nouvelle Voie, delegates were given the inside track on a number of products to help them […]
Energy efficiency continues to be a major focus for the pool industry and Heatstar underlines its position at the forefront of developments in this field with the launch of their new Lynx Energy Management System. The Lynx offers a state-of-the-art touch-screen interface, enabling users to access and interact directly with their Heatstar system, all from […]
