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CURRENT ISSUE NEWS
• Waterco caps 30 years with ISO 9001:2008
• A third of companies see internet as a threat says survey
• Funding opportunities for UK companies at India trade show
• We are set for year of expansion, says PTC boss
• Unique roller system replacement floor wins high praise
CURRENT ISSUE PRODUCT / ENERGY SAVING NEWS
• Flip floaters strike the perfect balance
• Two unique new cleaners from Dolphin
• Balancing the art of water testing
• New water purifying system for Sundance 2012 models
• Fairlocks 'jet in' with JetSolar
CURRENT ISSUE HOT TUB & SWIM SPA NEWS
• Spa Crest launches Brand2Go as dealers' own branded hot tubs
• Jacuzzi cranks up use of insulating blanket
• Sundance strengthen UK operation further
• Jacuzzi increases top of the range J400 series
• Coast adds to its vanishing edge hot tub range
The above is just a small selection from the current issue. Click on any of the above items to launch our virtual edition and read more news online.
CURRENT ISSUE FEATURES
• Award winners
The class acts from the SPATA and BISHTA awards
• Swim spas
Changing up a gear with new models for 2012
• One-piece pools
Fast fitting gives them 'ready to swim' appeal
• Automatic pool covers
Keeping pools safe, clean, warm and eco friendly
• Heat pumps
It's time to get the selection right
• Saunas and steam
Design and features appeal more than the price
• Opening time
How to make it as stress free as possible
• SPATEX show review
Review of the 2012 trade show
• In my view
Thoughts from an industry personality
• Waterco caps 30 years with ISO 9001:2008
• A third of companies see internet as a threat says survey
• Funding opportunities for UK companies at India trade show
• We are set for year of expansion, says PTC boss
• Unique roller system replacement floor wins high praise
CURRENT ISSUE PRODUCT / ENERGY SAVING NEWS
• Flip floaters strike the perfect balance
• Two unique new cleaners from Dolphin
• Balancing the art of water testing
• New water purifying system for Sundance 2012 models
• Fairlocks 'jet in' with JetSolar
CURRENT ISSUE HOT TUB & SWIM SPA NEWS
• Spa Crest launches Brand2Go as dealers' own branded hot tubs
• Jacuzzi cranks up use of insulating blanket
• Sundance strengthen UK operation further
• Jacuzzi increases top of the range J400 series
• Coast adds to its vanishing edge hot tub range
The above is just a small selection from the current issue. Click on any of the above items to launch our virtual edition and read more news online.
CURRENT ISSUE FEATURES
• Award winners
The class acts from the SPATA and BISHTA awards
• Swim spas
Changing up a gear with new models for 2012
• One-piece pools
Fast fitting gives them 'ready to swim' appeal
• Automatic pool covers
Keeping pools safe, clean, warm and eco friendly
• Heat pumps
It's time to get the selection right
• Saunas and steam
Design and features appeal more than the price
• Opening time
How to make it as stress free as possible
• SPATEX show review
Review of the 2012 trade show
• In my view
Thoughts from an industry personality
ONLINE NEWS
The BSPF has signed a joint agreement with the UK’s seven water companies which safeguards the industry over any confusion...
SPATEX, the annual industry trade exhibition is going to take on a whole new look for next year...
The the sister title to spn - What Pool & Hot Tub - was launched in April and is available now...
The British Swimming Pool Federation is pushing to have a formal signed agreement from individual water authorities...
SCP Germany held an open house at its new Magdala premises to show off it's 2012 products...
The latest figures available show that in 2010 there were 420 water-related deaths from accidents or natural causes across the UK, according to the National Water Safety Forum...
Certikin and Maytronics, the world-famous manufacturer of Dolphin pool cleaners, have signed a new three-year distribution agreement...
Older Online News
• Threat of drought order worries pool and spa customers
• Qatar pool expansion captures the imagination
• Solar heated swimming pool for HMS Raleigh
• Jacuzzi® launches CLEARRAY™ innovation
• STA Admin – a new bespoke online management tool
• Nirvana heat pumps appoint new UK distributor
• Raising the roof at Tollcross International Swimming Centre
• Public use of Olympic pool finally secured
• Crypto outbreak seen as a warning on water quality
• £1m boost to save Ipswich’s famous lido
More Older Online News
SPATA & BISHTA Award Winners 2012
Some of the most innovative swimming pool and hot tub companies were celebrating in February after collecting awards at the annual SPATA and BISHTA Awards.
See who won what with our full list of award winners.
Some of the most innovative swimming pool and hot tub companies were celebrating in February after collecting awards at the annual SPATA and BISHTA Awards.
See who won what with our full list of award winners.
Concrete Pools Up To £60,000
Sponsored by Sprayed Concrete Services
Gold: Gillingham Pools
Silver: Tanby Swimming Pools
Bronze: Neptune Swimming Pools
Sponsored by Sprayed Concrete Services
Gold: Gillingham Pools
Silver: Tanby Swimming Pools
Bronze: Neptune Swimming Pools
Concrete Pools £60,000 And Over
Sponsored by BAYROL UK
Gold: Tanby Swimming Pools
Silver: Harris Pools & Leisure
Bronze: John Preston Pool & Spa Services
Sponsored by BAYROL UK
Gold: Tanby Swimming Pools
Silver: Harris Pools & Leisure
Bronze: John Preston Pool & Spa Services
Liner Pools Up To £30,000
Sponsored by OASE
Gold: Cresta Leisure
Silver: Deep End Pools
Bronze: Neptune Swimming Pools
Sponsored by OASE
Gold: Cresta Leisure
Silver: Deep End Pools
Bronze: Neptune Swimming Pools
Liner Pools £30,000 And Over
Sponsored by Golden Coast
Gold: Oasis Pool Products
Silver: I J Cannings & Son
Bronze: Home Counties (Horsham)
Sponsored by Golden Coast
Gold: Oasis Pool Products
Silver: I J Cannings & Son
Bronze: Home Counties (Horsham)
Residential Indoor Pools Up To £75,000
Sponsored by Sprayed Concrete Services Ltd
Gold: Whitewaters
Silver: Oyster Pools & Leisure
Bronze: Cresta Leisure
Sponsored by Sprayed Concrete Services Ltd
Gold: Whitewaters
Silver: Oyster Pools & Leisure
Bronze: Cresta Leisure
Residential Indoor Pools Over £75,000 And Up To £150,000
Sponsored by Stretch Ceilings Ltd
Gold: Fowler Swimming Pools
Silver: Buckingham Swimming Pools
Bronze: Alba/SB Pools
Sponsored by Stretch Ceilings Ltd
Gold: Fowler Swimming Pools
Silver: Buckingham Swimming Pools
Bronze: Alba/SB Pools
Residential Indoor Pools Over £150,000
Sponsored by BAYROL UK
Gold: John Preston Pool & Spa Services
Silver: John Preston Pool & Spa Services
Bronze: Buckingham Swimming Pools
Sponsored by BAYROL UK
Gold: John Preston Pool & Spa Services
Silver: John Preston Pool & Spa Services
Bronze: Buckingham Swimming Pools
Non-Traditional Pool Installations
Gold: XL Pools
Silver: Best Impressions
Bronze: Deep End Pools
Gold: XL Pools
Silver: Best Impressions
Bronze: Deep End Pools
Commercial Pools
Sponsored by Astral Pool UK Ltd
Gold: Poolcourt
Silver: Cresta Leisure
Bronze: Buckingham Swimming Pools
Sponsored by Astral Pool UK Ltd
Gold: Poolcourt
Silver: Cresta Leisure
Bronze: Buckingham Swimming Pools
Refurbishments
Gold: Tanby Swimming Pools
Silver: Heritage Pools
Bronze: David Hallam Ltd
Gold: Tanby Swimming Pools
Silver: Heritage Pools
Bronze: David Hallam Ltd
In-ground Domestic Spas And Health Pools
Sponsored by Golden Coast
Gold: Whitewaters
Silver: Cresta Leisure
Bronze: Heritage Pools
Sponsored by Golden Coast
Gold: Whitewaters
Silver: Cresta Leisure
Bronze: Heritage Pools
Residential Portable Hot Tub above £10,000 (inc vat) - Overseas
Winner: Riviera Hot Tubs
Winner: Riviera Hot Tubs
Swimspas/Exercise Pools (All Sizes) - UK
Winner: Affinity Garden Spas & Hot Tubs
Runner up: Southern Spas & Saunas
Winner: Affinity Garden Spas & Hot Tubs
Runner up: Southern Spas & Saunas
Swimspas/Exercise Pools (All Sizes) - Overseas
Winner: Sovereign Spas & Pools
Winner: Sovereign Spas & Pools