Representatives from some of the UK’s leading pool companies were welcomed at the Dryden Aqua HQ in February, in the first of a three part technical training academy to become fully-fledged members of the new and exclusive DAISY Club. The members-only club is made up of pool companies that are dedicated to offering and installing […]
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Gaffey (Technical Services) Ltd was established by Mike Gaffey in 1986, who had worked at the coalface for 15 years as a former public baths manager and then nine years with chemical dosing and controls manufacturer, Stranco Ltd. By 1987 Mike had employed his two sons, Philip and Andrew, and the company developed as a […]
Balance tanks are a necessary element in decklevel pools. They ensure that the pool water remains at the optimum level for effective surface water removal under all operating conditions. Their design and maintenance are critical. There are three operating levels that must be considered in balance tank design. Firstly the maximum water level in the […]
Aviemore in Inverness has been put firmly on the map following the opening of Cairngorm Spas’ new-look show centre – the Highland Home Centre. Now featuring a brand new café, plus a greater range of Hydropool hot tubs and swim spas, the centre is a one stop shop for all aspects of indoor and outdoor […]
A barn style, detached pool house in Oxfordshire gave Origin Leisure and Heatstar yet another opportunity to combine their strengths and work together on a prestigious project. The brief was to create an independent leisure barn as part of a unique residential property being developed on the site of old rural out buildings by property […]
The UK’s combined water leisure industry was praised by Olympian Sharron Davies MBE, as the industry rolled out the red carpet for the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. The popular sports personality and TV presenter was the guest speaker at the awards ceremony which returned to the prestigious Vox conference centre part of the […]
A small team with big ideas, the team from Kinniburgh Pools aren’t afraid of a challenge. In fact, the company’s first solo project was the installation of a 20m x 20m temporary above ground pool for a BBC game show, working with global media production company Endemol. Now offering a turnkey approach for all projects, […]
With an estimated 2.5 million Brits working out in water every week, swimming and aquatic fitness is creating bigger waves than ever in the leisure market. Innovative technological developments, combined with the heightened awareness of the huge benefits of exercising in water, has led to a growing demand for aquatic fitness and its associated products. […]
AstralPool UK hosted its first seminar for several years with a Time For Change business development day held at Stratford upon Avon in December. The event provided the ideal platform to showcase a wealth of products playing a significant part in the new look 2016 AstralPool UK price list. But, most significantly, it was a […]
ForumPiscine, Italy’s number one trade exhibition for the pool and spa sectors returns this year, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Taking place at the Bologna Fair District in Italy from February 18 – 20, this year’s new and improved ‘Gallery’ edition will offer more business opportunities for exhibitors and visitors […]
