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 […]
Pools
Swim England has clarified its position on pop-up pools following a rise in the popularity of their use. Temporary pools are being used at dozens of sites across the country to help deliver school swimming lessons and water safety sessions. That has prompted the national governing body to highlight key health and safety aspects which […]
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 […]
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 ‘ISPE boots’ 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 […]
Astral Pool should be your first choice for stainless steel solutions, as they offer a complete stainless steel package. • Stage one – Assessment and specification based on initial needs including outline drawings. • Stage two – Site survey, design meeting attendance. • Stage three – Installation and commissioning via specialist team. Contact the team […]
The well-established Jolly Gel brand is Europe’s 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
