A small and dynamic pool distribution business based in Plymouth, Devon, Lighthouse closed 2023 by clinching the prestigious UK Pool & Spa Awards title of Supplier Of The Year. A clear winner, despite some strong competition, with the largest number of nominations from their appreciative client base, the company was repeatedly mentioned for its product […]
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NIVEKO pools are distributed through partners who are based in the country where the pool is installed. This guarantees maximum support for the customers. In the UK, NIVEKO offers its pools through its reliable profi partner HTP Group. Managing Director Lewis Salvidge is an experienced professional with technical knowledge that he passes on to every […]
Turning potential disaster into triumph, the team from Superior Wellness celebrated a remarkable end to 2023 receiving multiple awards at the UK Pool & Spa Awards. Superior Wellness were awarded Team of the Year for their response to devastating flood damage at their Chesterfield headquarters caused by Storm Babet in October. The whole site including […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
