HOT TUB, SWIM SPA & WELLNESS NEWS

Hot Tub Company Shoots Past Predicted Sales Targets

Like many hot tub retailers around the UK, spa retailer UK Leisure Living smashed its previous sales records recently as warm weather coupled with the Coronavirus lockdown led to a surge in purchases.

Following the busy period, Managing Director Gareth Jones is encouraging people to support local firms when restrictions are lifted as the hospitality and tourism industry in particular will take a long time to recover from the impact of the pandemic.

The St Asaph and Mochdre-based business was 70% up on sales in comparison to the previous April, and May has been the busiest ever for the company.

Having opened a new swim spa centre just weeks before the pandemic struck the UK, Gareth said they are fortunate response but is concerned for other local organisations.

“The weather has certainly helped us, and the fact we work with different brands and suppliers means we have a steady flow of hot tubs coming into the warehouse and going out to customers,” he said back in May.

“We are applying social distancing laws when installing and to be honest it’s like any other mail order process, we’re just there slightly longer.”

With uncertainty and people cancelling summer holidays abroad to stay in the UK and at home, the trend is likely to continue in the months ahead.

“For most of us we are going to be in the UK enjoying the garden this summer, so if having a hot tub makes them happy during a ‘staycation’ then that can only be a good thing,” said Garet h, whose company was listed in the top five businesses in North Wales and 21st in Wales at the Fast Growth 50 Awards.

UK Leisure Living | 01492 548525 | www.ukleisureliving.co.uk

Simple Spa Cabinet Restoration Solutions

The new Restor-A-Spa kit from Certikin is an inexpensive way to replace tired looking spa and hot tub cabinet s that have seen better days.

Made of material that is resilient to the elements and UV deterioration, the kit comes with easy to follow instructions making it a quick and easy way to rejuvenate weathered or unattractive cabinets to give the appearance of a new spa and many more enjoyable years of ownership.

The kit includes four panels and four corners to cover spas up to 2.4m square (8’) which can then be cut to size. Suitable for replacing the skirting around nearly any spa that has a radius corner. The panels are built to last and come with a five-year manufacturing warranty.

An even more cost-effective way to update spa cabinets, is Certikin’s new flexible spa panel kit. Like Restor-A-Spa, the kit is available in three popular colours – black, espresso and deep grey. The roll of replacement panels are easily installed by cutting to height and then wrapping around the existing framework of any 8’ x 8’ or less spa or hot tub. The kit also includes colour co-ordinated fixings and in some instances the old cabinet may not need to be removed before applying the flexible spa panel.

Certikin International | 01993 777200 | www.certikin.co.uk

Certikin’s New UK Manufactured Spa Covers

Certikin’s new hot tub covers are created from the highest-grade materials at their purposely equipped Leeds manufacturing facility. Rigorous testing has taken place to ensure the finished product meets the requirements for spa covers within the recently launched European Domestic Spa Standard EN17125, and also the safety aspects of the commonly quoted the safety aspects of the commonly quoted American Standard ASTM F1346-91. American Standard ASTM F1346-91.

Certikin use superior materials throughout which results in a premium-quality product offering premium-quality product offering high levels of durability and heat retention at a competitive price. The covers come with a closed cell, The covers come with a closed cell, chemical resistant, heat retention PE chemical resistant, heat retention PE foam filled, full length central hinge foam filled, full length central hinge included as standard and are available included as standard and are available in three tapered thicknesses: 10cm to 5cm (4” to 2”), 12.5cm to 7.5cm (5” to 3”), 15cm to 10cm (6” to 4”). Other features include: • Minimum 4 qty lockable, reinforced straps • Double stitched and reinforced handles • 25kg/m³ flame retardant, reinforced, EPS inserts heat sealed in 500G poly • Air moisture grommets • YKK zippers.

Available in 12 colour options – all in high-quality UV and mildew protected marine grade vinyl – the spa covers are made to order to almost any size and shape, with some common sizes and colours being held in stock for quick dispatch.

Price bracketed, per tapered thickness, up to 2400mm (94”) and up to 2667mm (105”) – custom sizes and swim spa covers also available. The covers come with a 3-year prorat a warranty and serial numbers are included for easy re-ordering.

Certikin International | 01993 777200 | www.certikin.co.uk