A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…Amaury Maeder

  Role: As International Sales Manager for Superior Wellness since August 2020, Amaury’s main responsibility is to grow the partner network specifically in France but also in other parts of Europe and the rest of the world. I am the daily contact and account manager for our international partners – assisting them with any queries, […]

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GROWING GAP SEPARATES POOL SECTOR

The impact of coronavirus has been very different for the commercial and residential markets. More used to hearing of a north vs south divide, a different kind of gap is emerging in the UK pool market, with the residential and commercial pool water leisure sectors experiencing completely diverse issues. Covid-19 fortunes have favoured the home […]

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TURNBULL TAKES PPG RETIREMENT BOW

Staff and customers at Pollet Pool Group are united in wishing Peter Turnbull the very best in retirement as he steps down from his role as head of the UK division. Peter is planning a move abroad to enjoy sunnier climes, pandemic permitting, to maximise the potential of his golden years. “I want to pay […]

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PWTAG MOURNS SIGNIFICANT LOSS

In what has already proved one of the most challenging years in living memory, PWTAG lost two founder members in the space of weeks. Phil Penny and Andy Elphick both died during the summer. Through more than 30 years of PWTAG membership, both made huge and uniquely valuable contributions to pool water standards. Phil’s involvement […]

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UNIQUE SUPPORT FOR POOL ENGINEERS

The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) was set up in 1978 to establish an organisation for the individual swimming pool engineer: • To foster a professional approach to the design, installation and maintenance of swimming pools, enclosures and all ancillary equipment • To give recognition to technical skill and ability • To engage in […]

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Slow Burner For 2013

The Pool & Spa Scene team looks back on the highs and lows of 2013 and looks ahead to 2014. Above ground pools were the come-back kings of 2013 as at last a real summer arrived on UK and northern European shores. It was a case of fortune favouring the brave, namely those who had […]

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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS: Remote Monitoring

Allen Wilson reprinted the fourth edition of his book – twice – in 2013 and was interviewed by Angela Rippon for a television programme due to be aired in the New Year.

“My business, like the rest of the industry, was generally good as long as I enjoyed flying – I don’t,” says Allen. “I estimate I will have made 35 flights this year and sadly most of them economy class,” he reveals, confirming that he anticipates keeping up the travel schedule in 2014.

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