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Find out all the latest news from UK Pool & Spa Expo ahead of the event on February 20th - complete with exhibitors list

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Lessons we can all learn from a show’s change of venue by Dorian Davies, Doric Marketing

For nearly 20 years Pro-Mark Media has been circulating three national construction, civil engineering and architectural publications across the UK and Ireland. UK Construction, Building Scotland and Construction Ireland magazines have become geographically some of the largest industry publications in circulation. The hard copy and online (feel free to view our magazines at www.pro-mark.org. uk) publications have gained an extensive subscription rate with a fantastic readership of key specifiers and decision makers throughout all sectors under the construction and architectural banner.

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UK Pool & Spa Expo 2014 Now in its 2nd edition, the show is setting new standards for UK events within the Pool & Spa Industry The 2014 event will host more International companies than ever and will showcase product launches appearing for the first time in the UK and in Europe. This year visitors to UK Pool & Spa Expo will find the widest variety of products covering the pool & spa sector within the UK. Currently, over 100 companies and brands will present the latest technologies available to the UK market.

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If you’re not sure whether UK Pool & Spa Expo is the right event for you to attend then read on..........if you or your company are involved within any aspect of the wet leisure industry be it the operation, management, ownership or maintenance of health clubs and leisure centres, water parks, fitness facilities within schools & colleges, rehabilitation facilities encompassing any water related environment then UK Pool & Spa Expo is a must attend event for you. Furthermore........if your involvement is the

installation or manufacture of commercial or private pools or you are involved in the architectural design of properties that include any type of wet leisure facility then UK Pool & Spa Expo is the UK event to give your business the competitive edge it will need.

So what’s new at UK Pool & Spa Expo this year............the New Product Zone at the event is the UK’s premier showcase for new products and technologies. Showcasing International manufacturers this event feature will focus on products from Spa Euro, La Motte, Aqua Warehouse, Physiothem, Creative Ceilings, ITS Europe, Artesian Spa, Vita Spas, Laticrete to name just a few. Full details of participants can be found at www.ukpoolspa-expo.co.uk.

A first for the UK market is the introduction of the NSPF CPO certification course. This world recognised course which has successfully trained and certified 350,000 individuals in over 86 countries since its formation in 1972 is offered to UK Pool & Spa

Expo attendees. Registrants will complete 10 hours of online training culminating in a day course at UK Pool & Spa Expo. Information on how you can be part of this can also be found through the website www.ukpoolspa-expo.co.uk and by clicking on the NSPF CPO Course link.

Networking & Awards – After show hours, the business opportunities don’t stop there. UK Pool & Spa Expo is proud to host two major industry networking events. On the 20th February the “Pool & Spa Awards” hosted by Waterland Media will recognise and honour those companies that have contributed most to the pool and spa industry over the past 12 months. This informal event held on site at the NEC Crowne Plaza Hotel is open to all industry and tickets can be purchased through www.ukpoolandspaawards.co.uk.

On the 21st February the doors of UK Pool & Spa Expo will stay open longer and we welcome all attendees to join us and the Exhibitors for the UK’s largest event gathering. The UK Pool & Spa Expo networking show party will take place on the show floor from 5 p.m. – 7 p. m....free refreshments and entertainment will be supplied whilst you have an opportunity to network with colleagues and suppliers in the industry.

UK Pool & Spa Expo is more than just a trade show....don’t just take our word for it though, visit the site www.ukpoolspa-expo.co.uk and register for free now to attend. Parking is also free on site.

We look forward to welcoming you to UK Pool & Spa Expo 2014.... we know you will not be disappointed.

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Parts | Knowledge | Service Hydrospares is the brainchild of family-run business Isell Ltd, and is aiming to be at the cutting edge of providing spare parts and accessories for Hot Tubs, Spas, Pools and Whirlpool baths. Our focus on being the no.1 provider of not just the parts, but also the knowledge and the service, makes our rapid growth in the Water Leisure Industry something very exciting to watch.

2014 is going to be a big year for Hydrospares; exhibiting on stand 628 at the UK Pool & Spa Expo show at Birmingham’s NEC from February 20th to the 22nd, trade customers are taking front row seats in our expansion.

Embracing the latest technologies in order to stand out from the competition, the launch of our brand new ‘responsive’ and mobile friendly website will put our trade customers in a much better position to find the parts they need for the right job, quite literally at the touch of a button, boasting a fast and reliable delivery service to where they need it, when they need it. What has come into the spotlight now is the ability to share our extensive knowledge and pass on our expertise through regular blogs and instructional videos.

Our move to new business premises, where our development is being organised effectively, and allowing orders to be dispatched quickly and efficiently across the UK and into Europe.

Established as specialists in the design and manufacture of HydroMassage systems through sister company, Splash-Tec, Hydrospares has over 10 years of in-depth hot tub knowledge and we have become market leaders in the integration of these systems into yachts, working very closely with one of the South West’s most prominent SuperYacht builders, Princess Yachts International.

With a comprehensive stock range from all the major suppliers of Spa components, pumps and other fittings, Hydrospares is well placed to supply both the Trade and DIY market.

Our Hydrospares brand promise provides loyalty, experience, value for money and good, old fashioned, reliable service.

UK Pool & Spa Expo 2014 - Exhibitor List Adbruf Ltd

Formed in the early 1970s, Adbruf Ltd. has grown to become a leading manufacturer of technical coatings for use in a variety of different sectors. The highway sector is the predominant market for Adbruf’s product range which comprises road marking materials, safety surfacing materials and ancillary products.

Allseas Spas

Allseas Spas & Wellness B.V. is known and respected on the international market for its perfect combination of technology, ergonomic design and superior performance of Spas and Swimspas.

Summit Leisure

The range of static and retractable pool enclosures from Summit Leisure caters for every possible requirement. Low, medium and full height models in standard or bespoke design and the ability to span up to 24 meters puts the company in a position to be able to cover any requirement for just about any pool.

Alpha Industries

Alpha Industries AWT BVBA offers a wide selection of traditional and infrared saunas, sunbeds, steam baths and garden furniture. The high-end design, which is both practical and beautiful, and the best materials are our distinguishing feature in the wellness industry.

Aqua Pharos

Aqua Pharos International Limited are Designers and manufacturers of underwater lighting.

Aqua Teik

Aqua Teik has partnered with Zweec Analytics to provide detection early warning systems “DEWS” for the prevention of drowning in swimming pools. DEWS is an automated videobased system that helps lifeguards with constant pool surveillance and intelligent drowning detection.

Using overhead and underwater cameras DEWS is able to track each swimmer individually and detect if they need saving before it’s too late.

Aquavia Spa

Aquavia Spa is the biggest European Hot Tub manufacturer, with worldwide presence since 1988, and the widest Hot Tub range to satisfy a variety of needs. It is impossible not to find a Hot Tub that meets your needs in the catalogue, for domestic or residential use, for commercial use, groups or sport.

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Bosta

Bosta UK has over 20 years experience in stocking and distributing all types of pipeline components. Our products are sourced from all over the world and include: pipe, couplers, hoses, pumps, valves, filters and fittings. We provide supply chain solutions for OEM’s, stockists, retailers and installers in a wide range of markets whilst specialising in filtration for swimming pools.

Calorex

Calorex is an industry leading swimming pool specialist heat pump heat recovery and dehumidifier manufacturer and will be exhibiting its latest range of heat pumps and dehumidifiers all designed and built In the UK for the UK climate under ISO9001 accreditation.

Cedartree

Cedartree Products Ltd is a young and dynamic company, manufacturing and distributing an attractive range of products to the broad description of ‘outdoor living’.

CleanWaterTech

CleanWaterTech has been busy developing all kind of products to clean water. The Swedish company started with easy-touse but highly effective chemical solutions to turn any kind of water into safe drinking water, an important step in the improvement of basic health requirements in developing countries.

Country Leisure

Country Leisure has been in the Swimming Pool and Leisure Industry since 1985 manufacturing fibreglass mouldings such as swimming pool steps, diving boards, sun loungers, slides and pool panel kits and other associated products plus large commercial flumes for Leisure Centres and Theme Parks exporting all over the world.

Loyal Grove Leisure

Loyal Grove Leisure LLP is a flume and water slide specialist based in the United Kingdom providing a range of services to the leisure industry whether that be for local authorities, holiday park operators, hotel groups or private individuals.

Creative Ceilings

Creative Ceilings (UK) Ltd are specialist installers of the Extenzo stretch ceiling system, we are proud to be the only UK major stretch ceiling system manufacturer, backed by over 30 years experience in this exciting market.

Aquazzi is a SPAS French brand located in the south of France. With over 100 retailers around the world, we are one of the top brands with regards well being. Our products are manufactured in Europe which offers the perfect location to pivot our worldwide support network.

Darlly Europe

Artesian Spas

Experience the ultimate! We are proud to be one of the highest quality American hot tub brands on the market and one of the largest distributers in Europe. We are always seeking high quality retailers to add to our ever growing network that can provide only the best support to Artesian customers.

Darlly Europe is the Number One supplier of Pool & Spa filter cartridges in Europe. Darlly filters are precision engineered, using high quality materials including Reemay filtration material, the world’s leader in web woven filter technology.

key products include; AFM activated filter media, APF AllPoly floc, ACO active catalytic oxidation, ZPM zeta potential mixer, DryOx chlorine dioxide and DaGen chlorine generator and combined chlorine elimination.

Fairlocks Pool Products

Fairlocks Pool Products a wide range of high quality, innovative and competitive priced products exclusively to our pool trade partners throughout the UK.

Dundalk LeisureCraft

Dundalk LeisureCraft Inc is a Canadian owned and operated company building cedar saunas, hot tubs, gazebos and furniture. We sell our products through a network of dealers in Canada and Europe. We have an office in Holland to serve our European customers better!

Evac+Chair International Evac+Chair International’s emergency solutions provide a complete package of products to cater for every eventuality whether that’s a life, property or health emergency.

GMT Spas International GMT Spas International Ltd is a dynamic manufacturer of Mosaic Tiled Spas and Pools, catering for both the UK and International Markets.

Suntrap Systems

Suntrap Systems specialise in swimming pool equipment including disabled lifts and hoists; moving floors, booms and bulkheads; stainless steel and competition equipment.

Gullberg & Jansson

Gullberg & Jansson develops and markets a wide range of affordable and well-designed topquality products for swimming pools & spas. Gullberg & Jansson is the market leader in the Nordic region for pool heat pumps and has over 400 resellers/distributors in Europe.

Health Company

Experience soft and pleasant warmth in your own home in a Health Company infrared heat cabin.

HeatPumps4Pools

HeatPumps4Pools are a specialist supplier of swimming pool heat pumps and associated equipment.

At the Pool & Spa Expo, we will be launching a new range of heat pumps for above ground pools and spas. The new Duratech Eco+ series of heat pumps are easy to setup and include all connections for common above ground pools.

Heatstar

Tubs and Endless SwimSpas. Only Hydropool’s Hot Tubs and SwimSpas have the unique self-cleaning technology that uses pressurised micro filtration to cleanse 100% of the water every 15 minutes making them the easiest Hot Tubs and SwimSpas to maintain.

Hydrospares

Hydrospares provides spare parts & accessories for Hot Tubs, Spas, Pools and Whirlpool baths. Our focus is on being the no.1 provider of, not just the parts, but also the knowledge and the service.

HygroMatik

HygroMatik has been a leading specialist in steam generation for spas and air humidification for more than forty years. Our knowledge and experience flows constantly into our product development for controlled systems. We provide the total solution for your spa applications worldwide.

Interhiva

Interhiva was founded in 1975 to provide services to the then budding wellness industry in the Netherlands. The company started to import saunas from Finland, swimming pools from the USA and other wellness oriented products from England and other European countries.

Intopool

Intopool are the designers and manufacturers of quality pool equipment for domestic and commercial pools. The Monaco range of telescopic reels (manual and electric) are becoming very popular and as well as being a functional product, they also look good beside a pool.

ITS Europe

ITS Europe LTD, the International division of Industrial Test Systems Inc. USA, is a leading manufacturer of instruments and chemistries designed to test many water quality parameters. ITS services an extensive number of industries, including pool & spa.

JAK Water

JAK Water well known and respected within the UK municipal market for its comprehensive package of services from plant installation, maintenance, chemical supplies, training and consultancy. Working nationally, JAK has extensive experience covering all aspects of water treatment solutions including the development and manufacturing of the FlowTab (calcium hypochlorite dosing system).

LaMotte Europe

Decotex

Decotex are a long established textile business supplying the finest towels, Bed Linen and curtains to many well known high street retailers and five star hotel and spa groups.

Heatstar is a British specialist manufacturer of heat pump, heat recovery and humidity control systems which are designed exclusively for application on swimming pools. A flagbearer for energy-efficiency for over three decades, Heatstar continue to play a huge part in making swimming pools both energy and C0² role models.

The newly formed trading division, LaMotte Europe is the new European office for the Pool and Spa product range from LaMotte USA, based in Chestertown Maryland. With nearly 100 years of experience in the manufacture and supply of portable water analysis equipment, LaMotte have an unrivalled reputation for meeting the monitoring demands of the international pool and spa market.

Dryden Aqua

Hydropool

LATICRETE

Dryden Aqua specialize in pool water treatment technology,

Hydropool are suppliers of the World’s Only Self Cleaning Hot

LATICRETE is a global manufacturer of high performance tile and

Life Saver Pool Fence Systems, Inc. has been Keeping Little Feet on Solid Ground for over a quarter century. A family owned and operated company based in Delray Beach, FL, Life Saver products are proudly manufactured in the USA and distributed to Life Saver Distributors located in most major cities throughout the US, and also around the globe in over 15 countries spanning five continents.

Lonza

Lonza is a life sciences driven company. With our technologies, products and services we support companies whose areas of activities are focused on improving the quality of life around the world.

Established in 1897, Lonza is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland – a major industrial centre for pharmaceutical industry.

Loop-Loc

Loop-Loc Safety Swimming Pool Covers. Manufactured utilizing the highest quality materials and workmanship. Exclusive computer aided designs assure a perfect fit for any size or shape pool, including pools with obstructions. AFNOR certified in France, UL Certified to meet ASTM standards in United States.

Lovibond

Lovibond Tintometer is a leading supplier of Pool Water Analysis solutions and offers everything needed for good water testing and measurement to meet all applications and pockets.

Marquis

Marquis is ‘The Ultimate Hot Tub Experience’…now in its fourth decade of business…and recognized today as one of the industry’s highest quality manufacturers and suppliers of modern hot tub designs.

Rated by SpaSearch® Certified as ‘#1 in Initial Quality’ and ‘#1 in Customer Service Responsiveness’, the employee-owned Marquis business operation provides dealers and customers a consistently superior level of hot tub product performance and satisfaction.

On-Site Pool Linings

We cover all of the UK and are the UK sole importers of delifol heavy duty lining material. We offer bespoke on site lining of both commercial and domestic pools – with a personal touch.

Paragon Stainless Products Paragon Stainless Products has grown in the last 9 months from a Specialist Stainless Drainage manufacturer supplying products to the Leisure industry including but not limited to changing rooms, swimming pool channels and gullies through to commercial/industrial projects.

Austrian based Physiotherm recently opened this first UK store in London.

Physiotherm will be showcasing their range of infrared cabins at

Pleatco carry out extensive research and work with the best companies in the world to design the strongest and most efficient filters for your spa or swimming pool.

Pool & Spa Scene

The official media partners of the UK Pool & Spa Expo, you can Grab A Grand’s worth of free goods by visiting the team at this year’s event. Pool & Spa Scene Magazine is simply the biggest and brightest business to business magazine for the UK water leisure sectors.

Poolview

Poolview Limited are the providers of Technology based solutions associated with the Swimming Pool Environment. Our core product is “Poolcam” - an above and below water camera system which relays live “real-time” images back to designated lifeguard positions.

We can effectively increase the safety of your swimmers and provide “additional essential vision” to Lifeguards utilizing the 10:20 scan system.

Portcril

Portcril is a Portuguese company who have manufactured, for over a decade, high quality hydrotherapy products; mainly Spas, Swim Spas, Hammans and Saunas.

Portrait Pools

One of the country’s top wet leisure experts, the team from Portrait Pools and Enclosures turns dreams into reality with sumptuous swimming pool design and construction in both residential and commercial markets.

Spa Solutions

Spa Solutions are importers and distributors of Alps spas and Viking Spas covering hot tubs ranging from low cost market entry spas to very highline top of the range spas.

Spaeuro

Spaeuro are the suppliers of top quality bespoke spa covers and filter cartridges.

Spafix Direct

Spafix Direct are an online distributor of spare parts for hot tubs and spas. We have over 1400 product lines on our website, most of which are kept in stock. We offer very attractive trade discounts to suit all levels of business.

Swimex

Swimex are the UK’s Number 1 for Domestic and Commercial Pool Enclosures. Swimex Brands include EasyGlide, Pool Cover, Babydome, Oxford and Galaxy.

We supply and install, using our in house technical services.

Thermalec

Thermalec Pool and Spa Products will be showing their range of electric heaters and the Bright Blue Salt Chlorinator, this is a new product for the UK markets.

Salt Chlorinators are a very

popular way to sanitize pools and spas around the world.

Thermals Spa

Thermals Spa is a new company to the UK Hot Tub and Swim Spa market. We are based in Wokingham, near Reading, Berkshire, and are keen to offer our customers the most enjoyable Hot Tub buying experience possible.

Vita Spa

Vita Spas, UK is showcasing its amazing new model for 2013, the Fontaine, which features a radical new design that is totally new to the spa industry.There is a special unveiling at 12pm on Thursday 24th on our stand no. 430. Be prepared for something very new and exciting.

Suppliers of Sunspas.

Wasserwerk

Wasserwerk offer specialist underwater swimming pool repairs for commercial and private customers.

Wizard Whirlpools

Wizard Whirlpools Ltd have been fitting and installing whirlpools & airspa’s to any bath since 1999, and in that time we have started to manufacture our very own jets, controls & lights with our own injection molding machines.

Wow Company

Wow Company is specialised in the field of wave generators.

Its state of the art “Wave Ball” has been installed in more than 300 swimming pools in over 40 countries around the world over these last 20 years.

Pro-Swim Pool Chemicals

Pro-Swim Pool Chemicals are one of the largest independent suppliers for Swimming Pool and Spa Chemicals within the UK. We stock an extensive range of quality products which are efficiently delivered using the appropriately trained drivers. Our technical knowledge and support services are second to none.

Red Spas

Red Spas is a UK based supplier of acrylic hot tubs and swim spas.

We shall also be launching a brand new range of affordable rotational moulded hot tubs which shall be launched at the show in 2014.

SEAL Pool Equipment

SEAL Pool Equipment is a family owned company, founded in 2007 in Brisbane, Australia, with a European office for the distribution in Europe and the Middle East. With over 25 years experience in the pool industry, our joint owner and Engineering Director specialises in the design and manufacturing of top of the range chlorinators and other swimming pool equipment.

SCP

SCP – PoolCorp is the World’s Largest Distributor of Pool, Spa, Landscape and Wellness Products.

With over 280 locations worldwide and with 14 locations in Europe, SCP is now present in all major markets.

Soundcast

Located in San Diego, California, Soundcast is a market innovator and leader in high-performance

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Soundcast has one of the most comprehensive patent and intellectual property portfolios of its wireless audio, digital amplification and proprietary high-performance battery technologies in the world.

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stone installation systems, with manufacturing plants throughout the United States and the rest of the World. The company was founded in 1956 by Dr. Henry M. Rothberg and is still a family owned business today.

Summit Leisure and staff have been supplying pool, enclosure, spa and sauna products for 40 years.

The range of static and retractable enclosures from Summit Leisure caters for every possible requirement.

Low, medium and full height models in standard or bespoke design and the ability to span up to 24 meters puts the company in a position to be able to cover any requirement for just about any pool. All models are based on the same concept: Incredibly strong and attractive designed marine grade powder coated aluminium profiles available in any RAL colour and engineered in a choice of roof shapes. Toughened safety glass side and end wall glazing and a unique guiding mechanism that permits the enclosures to be trackless in most instances.

range but incorporates a very high standard of engineering and some unique features: trackless, choice of opaque or clear glass roof, louvered vents to the side of the unit for ventilation and the option to be motorised which makes it a serious alternative to traditional safety covers.

Combining the established UK name of Algarve Pool Enclosures with the French manufacturers PAC brand name of AquaTelescopic, Summit sell and install the product throughout the UK ,the Middle East and will shortly be undertaking projects in the United States.

They sell direct to the end user but are increasingly working with pool builders.

Summit have been working with PAC for over 10 years.

During that time they have seen the product range and innovative engineering ideas established in the traditional retractable range incorporated into new concepts of pool enclosures. Examples of this are the recently introduced Visio Enclosure, a static building with a sliding roof. This has proved to be a very popular cover in the rapidly developing swimspa market. This year the Ultima low profile enclosure has been introduced.

Designed to compete with the very low cost low covers that are on the market, the Ultima is in the same price

2014 sees the addition of the Allseas spa to the company’s product range. Allseas manufacture a vast range of spas and swimspas. It’s not just the large product range that attracted Summit to the partnership.

The attention to detail, continual innovation of product design and the very impressive build quality were the major factors. Their SwimSpa with an automatic sliding deck is just one example of this.

Utilising the Algarve Aquatelescopic enclosure and the Allseas SwimSpa range makes an interesting and exciting combined package. An indoor pool at a very attractive price!

Bringing two innovative and beautifully designed & engineered products to the UK pool & spa market

SUMMIT LEISURE LTD

Unit 3 Garlands Trading Estate, Cadley Road, Collingbourne Ducis, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3EB

www.summitleisure.co.uk p 01264 850001 f 01264 850009 office@summitleisure.co.uk

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Waves Water Fun Centre work begins in Blackburn Work has begun on a new £13.5M sports and swimming complex in Blackburn town centre to replace the ageing Waves Water Fun Centre.

The joint project between Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackburn College will provide for students and residents with a larger fitness suite, a dance/ aerobics studio, sauna and steam room and eight games courts.

The scheme, partly-based on Darwen Leisure Centre, will halve running costs of the existing Waves complex, leading to lower prices for swimmers and other users.

Building on the gravel area next to Feilden Street multi-storey car park started in November 2013 with the sports halls, and fitness areas ready for September 2014.

The swimming pools will open a year later.

Then 26-year-old Waves will be demolished and the site sold for development by the Council.

Blackburn with Darwen borough’s executive board approved its £8.5M share of the cost on in April 2013, with the College providing in excess of £5M. A survey of Waves said it was ‘not sustainable’ and ‘dilapidated’ with annual running costs at £500,000, twice those for Darwen Leisure Centre.

The leisure centre will include: ••An international short course standards eight-lane, 25-metre pool with two leisure slides ••A 15-metre by seven-metre small training pool, screenable for single gender use ••An 80-station fitness suite ••A dance/aerobics studio

with a sprung floor ••A health suite with sauna and steam room ••Two four-court sports halls for college use in class hours and public use from 5 pm, weekends and holidays ••A sports science lab for college use The development would be another key part of regenerating the town centre.

Council leader Kate Hollern said: “This is a great development which will move forward our redevelopment plans. It will provide the latest facilities and save the council money on maintaining Waves.

It’s a win-win situation. We could not have afforded it without the college.”

Leisure chief Damian Talbot said: “I am absolutely delighted. This is absolutely the right thing to do to keep people healthy and reduce the cost of swimming and staying fit.”

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BAM is set to build a £20M leisure centre in Bridlington BAM Construction, which has offices in Leeds, expects to start on the Leisure World facility in January after it was approved by planners at East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

The facility will include a six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, a smaller learner pool, a freeform pool with water features, two water slides and swimming spectator seating for 150. It will also have a changing village, and a health suite with a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, showers and foot spa.

There will be a 70-station fitness studio, an exercise studio, a spinning studio and spaces

for dance and yoga classes. Sports fans will benefit from a six-court sports hall, two squash courts and a feature climbing wall.

The building will also include a café with access for both centre users and non-users.

John Phillips, Construction Director for BAM Construction, said: ‘We’ll bring a local team to this project together with our reputation for quality and our considerate approach. It’s an exciting project – the leisure sector often has unique buildings that need an eye for quality and a collaborative, problem-solving culture like ours. We will also try to deliver

economic benefits for the area, involving local firms as much as possible. It’s our second major leisure project in the region, with Huddersfield Sports Centre under construction and three projects in Hull.’

BAM is one of the UK’s biggest contractors, and recently built Leeds Arena. It is the leading construction firm in the Best Companies to Work For list and was listed the highest of all the UK’s companies in the annual carbon reduction table. BAM won Contractor of the Year at the Constructing Excellence awards for Yorkshire and Humber.

Golden Coast welcomes Niall Gooding to technical sales team The sky is the limit for Niall Gooding.

He’s the latest addition to the technical sales team at Golden Coast, the UK’s largest independent supplier of wet leisure products to the trade.

A determined young individual, keen to progress in his career, Niall brings with him a wealth of experience that includes service with the Air Training Corps.

Over the years, Niall has worked in sectors as varied as home improvement and agricultural equipment – demonstrating his ability to master new subjects very quickly and understand customer needs.

Drawing on the communication skills he has gained through sales and customer-facing roles, he looks forward to establishing an effective rapport with Golden Coast’s customers and helping their businesses to grow.

“We have been impressed by Niall’s enthusiasm and genuine desire to be of help to customers, as well as his obvious capabilities and personal qualities,” says Golden Coast Managing Director Jamie Adams.

“The desire to do everything we can to help our customers is very much part of our ethos at Golden Coast. It makes our customers more successful, which in turn adds to our success, but it’s also, quite simply, the way we enjoy working. Niall is a real team player and will fit in perfectly.”

To find out more about Golden Coast, call 01271 378100, email swimmer@goldenc.com or visit www.goldenc.co.uk

Leisure Centre reduces running costs with the Evomax from Ideal Commercial Boilers Rather than employing a consultant, Rob used his expertise as a highly skilled engineer to design, install and commission the new system, which he did following an on-site consultation with Mike Stubbs, Business Development Manager for Ideal Commercial Boilers and after attending a training course at the Ideal Commercial Boilers Centre of Excellence in Reading to further expand his knowledge of the products. Consultants were then hired to approve Rob’s design, rather than create the design from scratch, saving the council around £7,200 in fees.

The five Evomax wall hung boilers were supplied complete with a dedicated frame and header kit to make installation even easier and Rob worked alongside technical experts from Ideal Commercial Boilers to resolve siting issues. He explained: “Due to the Clean Air Act, we could not terminate the flues through the wall so these had to be directed through the roof. We had the choice of incorporating five individual flues, which would have meant five potential weathering issues, or alternatively just one main header flue. We decided to go with the latter and I hired a flue specialist company to carry out the work.”

The Evomax condensing boilers offer efficiencies of around 98%, resulting in a reduction in running costs that the council predicts will total around £6,000 a year, thereby dramatically decreasing the payback period for these boilers as well as delivering future energy savings.

These impressive results have enabled the council to put vital funds towards other much-needed projects in the community.

Totton Health and Leisure prides itself on being amongst the best leisure facilities and activities in the local area, including a refurbished gym, exercise classes, swimming pool, new changing village, the Swim Academy, sauna and steam rooms, a four-court badminton hall, sports courses and a variety of family holiday activities and children’s parties.

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Leading British manufacturer Ideal Commercial Boilers has supplied five Evomax 80kW high efficiency condensing wall hung boilers to New Forest District Council, which have been installed at Totton Health and Leisure Centre, Southampton.

The Evomax boilers have provided the solution to a challenging array of installation requirements, as well as contributing to a 15% reduction in running costs.

Rob Sowden, Commercial Gas Engineer for New Forest District Council, specified the five Evomax 80kW boilers, not only because he had installed them before and knew them to be extremely reliable and easy to maintain, but also because of the space and energy saving capabilities the Evomax boilers could offer.

Rob explained: “The original boilers at Totton Leisure Centre were Ideal Commercial Boilers Super Series 3, which had been running trouble-free since they were installed in 1986. My first thought was to conduct a like-for-like replacement with Ideal Commercial Boiler’s upgraded equivalent range, the Super Series 4.

However, another major aspect of the Totton Leisure Centre project was the installation of a new booster set for the hot water system that would ensure consistent water pressure for the showers, and more importantly a drive to introduce condensing boiler technology. We therefore needed to relocate the boilers in order to facilitate the new water tank for the booster set. This immediately brought up the issue of space constrictions, as there would be significantly less available plant room space, as well as the question of flueing arrangements. An added challenge was that the leisure centre was to remain open during the installation, so we needed to ensure the hot water system was working during opening times and that the pool’s water temperature would be maintained. A challenging brief but, fortunately, Ideal Commercial Boilers and the Evomax were able to provide the answer to all these issues.”

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Golden Coast sets the theme for its product line-up at SPATEX 2014 With a massive product range to choose from, the UK’s largest independent distributor of wet leisure products to the trade has to think very carefully about what to display each year at SPATEX. This year, Golden Coast will use the three-day event to showcase its innovative, high quality product additions – supporting them with expert ‘on-the-spot’ advice.

Among the new top brands Golden Coast will bring to SPATEX are two manufacturers with a strong connection with water quality.

Since signing an exclusive UK distribution deal with Darlly, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality filter cartridges, Golden Coast has seen the sales of highspec filters soar – reflecting a more general customer trend towards choosing better products. For supreme confidence in the water’s health, developments in ozone and UV treatment by Triogen will be highlighted.

Continuing on the theme of water quality, Golden Coast’s stand will

also feature automatic chemical dosing systems from Etatron.

Adding a new dimension to the pool and spa experience, Golden Coast offers LED lighting systems with options including rich background colours, rhythmic colour changes and dynamic light shows. Choice of high-quality lighting equipment rewards users with reliability, durability and effectiveness. This is exemplified by the Spectravision range, as well as the EVA Optic systems, which have proved themselves in major venues throughout Europe and are now available in the UK exclusively through Golden Coast.

Golden Coast’s showcase of quality products continues with the range of automatic pool covers from DEL and by a demonstration of its own bespoke pool and spa control panels. Two other brands synonymous with quality are Tylö, whose sauna equipment will feature prominently on the stand, and Sundance Spas, again distributed

exclusively by Golden Coast in the UK, which will have its own space at SPATEX. Visitors to SPATEX will also have a chance to see Golden Coast’s new additions to its extensive range of spa products, including SpaGlo, a spa shell and cover cleaner that cleans, shines, protects and restores faded and dull looking finishes. SpaFix, a spa leak sealant that’s suitable for all types of spas and hot tubs and fixes all minor leaks in the pipework will also be shown.

In addition, show visitors will have a chance to find out more about EasyKlip: “The World’s Strongest Tarp Klip”. It is an affordable, temporary solution for securing spa covers when clips become damaged.

“We’ve selected products to show the quality available – and to help us explain why quality is important,” says Golden Coast’s Managing Director Jamie Adams.

“We are also very keen to advise trade customers on the many ways in which we can help them increase their business.”

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High Tech German Made Fibre - An Alternative Filter Media Strict legal requirements in Germany for water filtration have been the basis for the development of a new, high tech alternative filter media.

FIBALON®, is an innovative and highly efficient filter for water purification in swimming pools, spas, aquaria and other water systems. Developed in cooperation with the Environment Institute in Neuenmarkt at the Georg-Simon Ohm University of Nuremberg, the product is a mixture of various full and hollow polyester fibres which feature different surface structures that are shaped into a ball. The shape

guarantees the maximum surface area and high density, but at the same time, the lowest volume and weight. The interior of each fibre ball has a slightly dense core with a softer outer allowing the balls to nestle up against each other, building a filter carpet which will adapt to all filter forms.

FIBALON® can be used like sand for about three years, but for hygienic reasons it is recommended to change the filter material every year. The innovative FIBALON® ‘DyFix’ system provides high absorption and penetration into the centre of each ball. Flow pressure opens the outer fibres

and dirt particles are not only trapped in the spaces between the fibres, but also directly bonded to their surface. The filter balls will not be compressed by the back pressure of the water, are self-compacting and the flow direction ensures they are spread evenly and compress themselves.

The equivalent to 25kg of sand, just one 350g bag of FIBALON® contains polymer fibres with a total length of about 200 km which are available as a perfect cleaning surface and can be universally applied where conventional sand and cartridge filters are in use (recommended from a diameter of 200 mm).

Get all steamed up with HygroMatik at the 2014 Pool and Spa Expo HygroMatik is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at 2014 Pool and Spa Expo, 20-22nd February, Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) at stand 471. The international provider of humidifiers and steam bath generators will be showcasing its latest product for the spa market, the HeaterSlim steam generator, along with CompactLine. The team will also be on hand to discuss your steam requirements to cater for the wet leisure sector.

Andie Chessun, National Sales Manager UK and RoI said: “We are looking forward to meeting existing customers and new faces at the expo. We will be exhibiting systems such as our HeaterSlim with an IP rated remote control and CompactLine which are easy to maintain and are ideal for the wet leisure sector.”

Individual components can be removed and easily serviced, which means HygroMatik’s products are fully maintainable, and older systems can be refurbished. These cost effective and reliable solutions have recently been specified for luxury hotel spas such as the new Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa, Wirral. HygroMatik products are also being used to create ideal conditions for the growing hot yoga fitness trend.

The HeaterSlim, launched to the UK market in 2013, is stylish in design and slender in dimensions yet still achieves steam output of 3, 6 or 10kg/h making the heater element steam generator highly suited for use in private and suite spas.

HygroMatik’s range of spa products can be used within a variety of applications from steam bath to steam shower, through to biosauna, healing clay steam baths, Hamam or Caldarium.

Further information on HygroMatik’s full range of humidification products can be found on its website www.hygromatik.com or by calling 02380 443127.

Hydrotherapy and competition pool completed at HMS Drake for Help for Heroes Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has successfully handed over the second of two new facilities in Plymouth that will benefit military personnel and veterans undergoing recovery. Help for Heroes is supporting the initiative with a £21M commitment. The project is part of HMS Drake’s larger Naval Service Recovery Centre.

The ‘Endeavour Centre’ is a recovery complex offering state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment. This complex consists of three buildings incorporating a gym, consultation rooms, social area and a hydrotherapy area with changing facilities. A 25-metre, six-lane competition pool is also provided, featuring a floor that can be raised or lowered according to need. The pool’s floor is made of low-density material to enable it to float if

required. Outside, a terraced area has been created with seating and a bronze statue focal point depicting the stretcher-bearers’ imagery associated with Help for Heroes.

The facility will provide those who have suffered life-changing injuries and illnesses with the very best support they need, for life.

At the recovery complex Interserve’s groundworks included remediation of land contaminated with hydrocarbons and metals. The ground was then piled by Interserve using bored displacement piles before excavation began for the swimming pools. Of steel frame construction, the finished buildings comprise metal and brick cladding with powder coated aluminium glazed curtain walling. The 69-week construction period has seen Interserve hand over the project on time and within budget.

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To find out what, come along to stand 540 at Spatex between 2nd and 4th February!

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Spa Crest Europe, a regular fixture at Spatex during its Brighton days, make the journey to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena between 2nd and 4th February, showcasing their ranges of genuine American designed and built quality hot tubs. On show will be models from their three branded ranges - Spa Crest, Coastal and Vision - offering professional hot tub retailers a comprehensive portfolio of products covering all key price points and an array of value-building features to cover the majority of customer needs.

Also, uniquely to Spa Crest, available for those looking to leverage the strength of their own brand and lock out competitors, is their Brand2Go scheme which allows retailers their own-branded quality product range supported by own-branded marketing collateral, but without any commitment to minimum forward orders.

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New PR and Marketing Manager BISHTA Launch New Logo at BSPF BISHTA - the British and Irish Spa and Hot With this in mind and in consultation with The British Swimming Pool Federation has appointed Sallie Golding as their PR and Marketing Manager.

“We need to take a dynamic approach to promoting the wet leisure industry and raise awareness for the SPATA and BISHTA trade associations in the eyes of the consumer. As the voice of the wet leisure industry, working together with our members to improve industry standards for the benefit of the consumer and that is why I am delighted that we have appointed Sallie Golding” said BSPF Managing Director Chris Hayes “.

To drive our consumer message, Sallie can draw upon over 13 years commercial PR and Marketing experience, working with the photographic retail franchising group, ‘Snappy Snaps’. She pairs this experience with her grounding in retail, cutting her teeth on the shopfloor and working her way up through the managerial ranks of the Arcadia group. Sallie now brings her specialisms to the wet leisure industry as PR & Marketing Manager, focussing on the consumer message and promoting the industry for the benefit of all members.

Tub Association exists to promote high standards of water safety, enjoyment and value, by representing and promoting suppliers of spas, hot tubs, accessories and water purification products. Every week, people interested in buying a hot tub or swim spa contact BISHTA to find accredited suppliers throughout the UK and Ireland.

BISHTA continue to review and develop to meet the needs of their members and ensure that they represent the wet leisure industry for the benefit of the consumer.

their members, a need was identified to evolve the BISHTA logo to reflect the wider work of the trade association.

“By retaining the logo and amending the strapline from ‘Safe Spa Water’ to ‘Safe Hot Tub Standards’, this demonstrates we are still committed to water hygiene, but also a range of other items relating to the overall safety and quality of hot tubs (and swim spas)” said Chris Hayes, BISHTA’s Managing Director.

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2014 Industry Awards Evening This year’s industry-wide celebrated awards evening is set to be even better than ever, as part of SPATEX 2014, being held at the Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The Industry Awards for SPATA and BISHTA take place in the E.ON Lounge, on the evening of Sunday 2nd February, starting at 7pm.

A wonderful evening of celebration is planned with dining, live entertainment from Aaron James (one of the country’s leading impressionists and comedians) followed by The Junos, who are one of the best ‘covers’ band around. Plus for the first time, the event will also be recognising the previously presented ISPE Awards. This is a great opportunity to bring the industry together during SPATEX to recognise the ‘best-of-thebest’, as well as offering a supreme industry-wide networking experience.

The Awards judging has now taken place and preparations are nearing completion to

celebrate the outstanding achievements of the industry by recognising these companies and individuals. The SPATA and BISHTA awards are also an opportunity to promote winners with consumers nationwide.

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Who is Guncast?

As a family-run business, Guncast prides itself on its’ reputation for exceptional luxury swimming pool design and construction, adhering to the most rigorous standards of quality, attention to detail and customer service.

Established in the 1970s by Bruce Harding, Guncast is now run by his son Jack Harding, along with a dedicated and experienced management team.

The name Guncast is derived from the company’s preferred method of pool construction - casting the shell from sprayed ‘Gunite’ concrete. These pools are generally finished in natural stone, porcelain or glass mosaics, although Guncast will work with the client on each and every project to provide the finishes particular to their vision. Guncast also constructs stainless steel pools in a variety of formats.

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Guncast Team

Guncast offer state-of-the-art water disinfection treatment, filtration and air handling technology to ensure the optimum water and air quality is achieved, thus allowing bathers to enjoy a relaxed and comfortable experience.

Over the last four decades Guncast has gained an unparalleled and enviable bank of knowledge and experience across both the luxury residential and commercial market sectors. This gives a firm foundation for delivering a top-quality product and service, and also enables them to lead the way in developing and utilising new technology in order to offer its’ clients cutting-edge innovative

Retractable spa recliner

features - including moving floors, submersible booms, inside/ outside pools, glass walls, retractable hydraulic stainless steel spa recliners, user control from remote house-management system, and intelligent lighting systems - to deliver the ultimate in luxurious swimming pool design.

Along with the innovative features, Guncast also has a wealth of experience designing and constructing swimming pools in various environments. From basements to outbuildings and walled gardens, the challenges of these builds prove Guncast as a highly experienced and extremely skilled swimming pool company.

Guncast has a clear understanding of the varying perspectives and requirements of the parties involved in each project: the client - be they a domestic end-client, local authority, hotel or private health club; architect or landscape architect; project manager; interior designer; and main contractor. Each have their own unique role to play within the team, and Guncast work alongside them all to ensure that the project is delivered, on time and on budget.

The team’s experience spans every swimming pool market sector throughout the UK and overseas, including luxury domestic pools, hydro-spa pools, hydrotherapy pools, boutique hotel vitality pools, competition pools and municipal leisure pools. Their projects often incorporate wellness facilities, such as a spa pool, plunge pool, sauna, steam room or ice fountain. With Guncast offices in West Sussex and Oxfordshire, and designers and project managers in Europe and New York, this experience is certainly not limited to the UK.

How Guncast delivers

Guncasts’ designers are often required to join the project team in the early stages to ensure that the pool design is fully incorporated into the building’s structural design with a holistic approach. This consultancy and design service has developed naturally in response to a global client demand for Guncast’s design and expertise.

Once engaged, a Guncast project manager is assigned whose responsibility it is to fully coordinate and progress the contract from commencement of design drawings through to handover of the completed swimming pool.

At the completion of the design phase, and then updated throughout the project as required, detailed CAD working drawings are produced and distributed allowing all project stakeholders to relate to all aspects of the design and scope of works.

Guncast is in the fortunate position, being so well established, to have it’s own in-house highly experienced teams for pool shell construction, tiling and engineering, ensuring that they are not reliant on sub-contractors, therefore retaining full control over programming and quality control.

At the end of the project the system and controls are fully demonstrated to the client or their representative by the project manager. A written Operations & Maintenance Manual is be placed within the plant room, and digital copy supplied on disk. However, this is not the end of the story….. continued page 20 > Infinity edge

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Moving Floor Swimming Pool up, South London

After care service

…..Guncast believes strongly in its’ aftercare service, and offer on-going maintenance and service packages to all clients. They also have a number of clients whose pools were not built by Guncast, but choose them for their ongoing service and maintenance needs.

The Guncast service team consists of uniformed engineers who attend site on a regular, pre-arranged date and time, coordinated by their dedicated Service Manageress. They offer a 24-hour out of hours telephone service to all clients, giving peace of mind that there is always someone on hand to assist, even during holidays and weekend, and ensuring they are able to fully maximise their pool’s potential for enjoyment. The length of relationships with many of the service clients - many spanning decades - speaks for itself.

Case studies

1. Moving floor swimming pool, South London The design for this property based in Surrey was generated through the vision and creativity of the designers at Guncast and architect Alan Higgs. The luxury swimming pool was built with a moving floor to allow for multi-purpose use of the space. The exceptional standard of the design allows for ease between functions and creates an idyllic setting for both water and dry-side recreational activities.

2. Outdoor training lap swimming pool, Surrey The client, keen semi-professional swimmers, tasked Guncast with designing and creating a pool that would allow daily swimming, whilst not unbalancing the aesthetics of their beautiful landscaped gardens, which surround their house. Demand for pools such as these has been rising over the years, as increasing numbers of people choose to live in the city where limited amounts of outdoor space restrict pool sizes.

Working in partnership with Thomson and Baroni Architects, Guncast designed and created a stunning lap pool 22m in length and just three metres wide, long enough to train professionally, and wide enough for three swimmers at once. Adjoining the pool, a spa pool provides the perfect space for relaxation in the warm bubbling waters.

The project was not without its challenges. On excavation of the site prior to the construction of the pool, a redundant basement was identified within the excavation zone. The basement had to be mechanically removed by Guncast’s in-house team, protecting the house and surrounding walls. The client was very specific that the pool needed to be of the highest quality finish and visually stunning.

Complete with stainless steel fittings and LED underwater lighting continued page 22 >

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Moving Floor Swimming Pool down, South London

Guncast and Heatstar – Shared Values Guncast have an enviable reputation as designers and builders of high quality swimming pools.

Heatstar’s range of high quality energy technology systems both control and manage swimming pool environments in the most energy efficient way possible. Quality is one important shared value but look a little closer and the shared values continue.

Guncast have an enviable reputation as designers and builders of high quality swimming pools. Heatstar’s range of high quality energy technology systems both control and manage swimming pool environments in the most energy efficient way possible. Quality is one important shared value but look a little closer and the shared values continue.

Both companies are family run businesses and both companies have around four decades of experience in the UK pool market. It is no surprise therefore that, through these shared values, Guncast and Heatstar have collaborated on some of the finest pool installations in the UK. One example is a large eco-friendly indoor pool in a converted dairy farm building in East Sussex.

Guncast’s client wanted a pool installation that was, as near as possible, carbon neutral.

Guncast rose to the challenge and converted this former farm building into a luxurious, private swimming pool using ecologically friendly materials and technology to create and maintain low energy usage.

control system. Ideally, this should provide effective humidity control, heat recovery, full rate fresh air and both air and pool water heating.

The unit selected was the Heatstar Phoenix XF 6000 Super Plus with “auto-fan” technology.

Amongst other benefits, the Phoenix XF regulates pool room humidity levels by introducing controlled amounts of fresh air.

Within the UK, the moisture content of the outside air is always less than the air within the pool room, enabling highly effective dehumidification as the room air is exchanged.

To reduce the heat loss incurred through this ventilation process, a method of heat recovery is employed using a Cross Flow recuperator.

One further consideration where Heatstar units win hands down is the flexible configurations in which their units can be supplied. This was particularly important on this project as the environmental control part of the plant room is sited in an attic/mezzanine area above the pool.

The Heatstar Phoenix unit’s flexible configurations enabled it to be more easily installed in this potentially difficult area.

The client was delighted with the finished job and its superb energy efficiency - helped in no small way by the inclusion of a Heatstar energy technology system.

A key element in delivering the energy efficiency required was the choice of environmental

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- Hybrid system - dual heat recovery methods for introduced fresh air - Special ‘Blue-EC’ Digital low energy air fans - Full rate fresh air ventilation - Integral dehumidification heat pump - Auto fan - intelligent automatic fan power - Active heat reclaim into air and pool water - Central ventilation - Pool room air and pool water support heating provision - Building regulation compliant fresh air heat recovery efficiency rating

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throughout, and finished with an exceptional Italian, blue glass mosaic, which always looks inviting, and an Italian limestone surround, the pool is a fabulous addition to the property and surrounding gardens.

At the far end of the pool the one-piece slate grey Italian Marble waterfall feature wall, with a bespoke polished stainless steel horizontal water cascade, illuminated internally with a colour change led light feature, transforms the project into an art form, by day and by night.

The pool also boasts a state-of-the-art automatic cover system which can be controlled from inside the house via touch screen, or by the side of the pool, closing the two concealed covers over the length of the swimming pool and spa. This protects against the typically unpredictable British weather and maintains the useable temperature of the pool.

3. Basement swimming pool with vitality features, North London This stunning basement swimming pool and spa in London was created to fit the brief to provide a “sensory / vitality / zen” space in this private residence. Guncast moulded and refined the brief to

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Basement Swimming Pool with Vitality Features, North London

Outdoor training lap swimming pool, Surrey suggest additional features and designs to offer the highest quality swimming pool space within budget. The main features of the swimming pool are: ••Three zones to the pool ••Zone 1: Lounger area featuring jacuzzi and air jets ••Zone 2: Neck massage area for standing massage ••Zone 3: Counter Current Units area for swim training and exercise ••White alcove for dry lounging

The counter current units enable the swimming pool to be functional for swimming, without taking too much space of the basement footprint.

The basement was already pre-constructed in the London property and Guncast were instructed post-construction to create this amazing space. This was a challenge, but one that the team were determined to meet.

Guncast designed the pool with the client’s vision solely at the forefront, working closely with them in the early design phase, and throughout the project with consultation on materials and finishes. continued page 24 >

AstralPool UK Ltd – Helping bring “The Collaborative Approach” to the table!

As one of the leading designers, manufacturers & distributors of all wet related equipment and services for both the commercial and residential swimming pool markets, AstralPool UK Ltd are proud to be named as one of Guncast Pools leading suppliers within this specialist luxury market sector.

To further compliment this relationship, AstralPool UK Ltd are able to draw upon the expertise and technological support of its key Swimming Pool Environmental Control partner Heatstar, alongside Fluidra AstralPool UK Ltd’s Spanish multinational parent company.

Heatstar units are manufactured in UK and are sold and distributed by AstralPool UK, however the relationship between the two companies brings further added value to customers such as Guncast who operate in the luxury swimming pool market for private and commercial clients.

AstralPool UK Ltd facilitated a series of meetings between Guncast representatives and Heatstar where detailed technological features, advantages and benefits of the units were explained. This served to compliment Guncast’s existing approach to building luxury swimming pools to enable them to offer tailor made solutions that their exacting customers demand.

AstralPool UK Ltd specialise in the design, production and distribution of systems and components for swimming pools —both private and public— and for a range of sectors including the wellness industry, through an extensive network of branches and sales offices across the world. From tried and tested everyday products to revolutionary new developments such as the AstralPool MAC® which has been designed to perform the physical and chemical treatment of pools within a modular unit.

For further information please contact AstralPool UK Ltd on……… +44(0)1329 514000 www.astralpool.com

Indoor swimming pool, Oxford

4. Indoor swimming pool, Oxfordshire Working for clients with a background in precision engineering and cutting edge design, Guncast, in conjunction with Yiangou Architects, created a contemporary and truly design-focused swimming pool and surrounding buildings.

To allow the pool to stand alone as a minimal and precise pavilion, all the mechanical equipment associated with this indoor swimming pool is housed in a separate garage building with all the cables and ducting tunnelled underground, rising up into the building in it’s solid end gable. Facilities such as the changing rooms, showers and gymnasium are all housed in a separate building, connected to the pool by a frameless glass link.

To maintain the transition between the old Cotswold stone main building and the swimming pool / gym buildings, design continuity and architectural sympathy with the surroundings was paramount to the success of the project. Frameless sliding glass panels form the walls of the pool building. The pool can be opened right up to the gardens on a beautiful summers day to provide the visual connections and feelings of being outside.

The defining feature of the pool building is the ceiling. A curving structure, finished in a polished Venetian plaster, it has been designed to give the impression that the roof is floating, with the ceiling visually detached from the columns holding it all up. There are no lights piercing this sleek, smooth surface, hidden strips of

tiny LEDs light the top section of ceiling which appears to glow, reflecting light down off the polished plaster.

To ensure that the purity of the building was not diluted, Guncast made every effort to ensure the detailing of all grilles, switches, speakers, lights, alarms, detectors and control panels that come with modern living were either concealed entirely or designed in a way to ensure they remained unnoticed. The brief was to create a place to retreat to and relax in, a serene environment with no distractions, where you lie relaxing in your dark, bottomless pool looking up at the curved, floating “sky� above.

5. Indoor/outdoor pool, East Sussex Housed in a modern flat roofed extension to the impressive family home in East Sussex, the pool seamlessly blends into its surroundings and has become an integral and impressive element to the property.

The design brief for this project was to design and build a contemporary pool which could be used and enjoyed all year round, which was easy to maintain and energy efficient, and above all, suited to everyday family use.

The key concept behind the design was dual use in a stylish architectural space. This project features a recent design innovation: a set of mirrored doors which run the length of the pool and continued page 26 >

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Indoor swimming pool, exterior view, Oxford

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Our sharp attention to detail and ability to co-ordinate complex builds to the highest standard, has earned Stonegres an enviable reputation in a niche sector of the high-end residential market.

Supported by a core team of highly qualified designers and consultants, Stonegres offer years of experience in delivering extremely detailed, high-end luxury environments. This close working relationship with a distinguished team of suppliers, contractors, architects and interior designers keeps us relevant and ensures we are always at the forefront of product and design.

As a specialist supplier of high-tech fabricated porcelain stoneware, exclusive made-to-order mosaics and new innovative materials, Stonegres make it their business to ensure that all materials are of the highest quality, crafted by reputable Italian artisans and tested to European International standards.

Stonegres co-ordinate each project from the initial, personal consultation, through the creation and finally the delivery of an environment that reflects each client’s unique vision.

To ensure that each project is entirely unique, to satisfy the personal needs and lifestyle of each client, Stonegres work for a bespoke solution, in both design and selection of materials.

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Indoor/Outdoor Pool, East Sussex

retract into a cavity of an external wall, effectively bringing the pool outdoors, for the warmer, summer months. With the doors fully retracted, the impressive outside soft and hard landscaping comes into play, fusing naturally with the pool.

At the foot of the pool is an infinity feature, adjoining a stunning, listed, Sussex flint wall, interspersed with shafts of natural light let in through full length, clear glass ‘fortress’ window. On dull winter days and when evening falls, the strategically placed uplighting installed around the edge of the pool adds a warm and calming ambience.

Guncast are passionate about water safety and energy conservation, and this latest dual function project has been fitted with full ozone and dosing system for optimum water treatment, which keeps maintenance and energy consumption to the minimum.

Guncast have paid meticulous attention to every detail of this pool. The mirrored sliding door design works well as a privacy feature when closed, a suitable companion to the neighbouring flint feature wall, which, when combined with underwater and poolside lighting, gives the entire interior a pleasantly intimate and welcoming atmosphere.

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Spa hotel infinity edge vitality pool

Come daytime in the summer months, when the doors are fully retracted, the Italian limestone tiles surrounding the pool flow uninterrupted out onto an external entertaining area, making the indoor pool part of the garden landscape.

A major contributor to heat and energy conservation is a welldesigned pool cover, and with this particularly innovative design, Guncast ensured maximum efficiency by creating a bespoke automatic cover, which was designed to fit over the pool’s infinity edge.

6. Spa hotel infinity edge vitality pool Guncast, in association with leading experts in filtration, constructed this vitality pool for a boutique hotel in Lancashire. The pool incorporated a stainless steel hydro-massage bench, a swim-in full body massage station with thirty mini-massage jets, and a further two swan neck massage stations. The infinity edges offered uninterrupted views over the Ribble Valley from two sides.

The swimming pool area is exquisitely designed to reflect the surroundings of the countryside whilst delivering ultimate relaxation for the hotels guests.

West Bromwich Leisure Centre Important regeneration for the residents of Sandwell A soft play area will be incorporated within a feature drum with coloured glazing and glazed screens to the café area, and there will be a central welcoming reception accessed through automatic bi-parting glazed doors.

Facilities for the disabled will include accessible toilets and changing facilities as well as disabled parking and the Centre will be secured through CCTV and fire alarms throughout the facility.

Hard and soft landscaping will both be included at the Centre as well as car parking.

It is challenging working on a site close to a residential area because work has to be organised at the best times to avoid noise pollution, but this is something all involved in the scheme are committed to achieving.

Councillor Paul Moor, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “This is just one of a whole host of new leisure centres Sandwell Council is building. We are investing in the future to make sure people have modern, high quality leisure facilities.”

Tom Watson MP for West Bromwich East said: “The new leisure centre will be another great boost to West Bromwich, alongside the many improvements taking place in the town, including the recently opened New Square development. ”For years, the people of West Bromwich have demanded a brand new swimming pool to replace the Gala Baths and now the council is delivering such a facility. I am sure the leisure centre will be well used by the community when it opens next year.”

Elite Aluminium Systems Ltd was formed in 1993 and has gained a strong reputation within the architectural aluminium glazing industry for delivering a high quality service that is cost effective and within programme.

Leamore Lane, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7DQ

Tel: 01922 444443 Fax: 01922 710837 Email: general@elitesystems.co.uk www.elitesystems.co.uk

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Work is well on track on the new West Bromwich Leisure Centre on the corner of Barton Street and Moore Street.

After a lengthy tender process, DC Leisure and building partner Pellikaan Construction Ltd were awarded the contract to design, build, operate and maintain the new centre, which is due to open next summer.

Pellikaan, the building contractor, has been involved from the tender stage, working closely with DC Leisure and Roberts Limbrick to develop this high quality design and build sports complex, which will be completed in summer 2014.

Facilities in the new centre will include a 25m pool, learner pool, sauna and steam room, four-court sports hall, 100-station fitness suite, two dance studios/activity rooms, indoor children’s adventure play centre and café.

It is located on a sloping site in an area comprising of housing, shops, primary healthcare and police station, near to West Bromwich town centre.

Local involvement and regeneration are important factors for the project, stimulated by the enthusiasm and support from Sandwell Council.

The Centre has benefited Future Skills Sandwell students by providing training and employment opportunities and at least ten local students are involved in the construction.

Designed by Roberts Limbrick Ltd, the building will be two-storeys and benefit from glulam beams. It is a steel frame, composite steel structure with a concrete floor.

A special time capsule was buried on the site when work first started, containing a snapshot of life in 2013 and was buried by two Future Skills Sandwell apprentices.

The capsule contained West Bromwich Albion memorabilia, local newspapers, information about the area’s regeneration and even an Argos catalogue to show future generations the gadgets and gizmos available in 2013.

Sandwell Deputy Leader Councillor Steve Eling said: “With doom and gloom in the headlines, coming into West Bromwich and seeing fantastic regeneration and redevelopment work underway creates a really positive feeling.

“We are proud of the new opportunities planned for our young people and are confident that we are helping to grow a skilled and employable workforce.”

All parts of the Centre are linked by a central main street/ concourse. The circulation concourse will be filled with natural light and exposed glulam beams, while main facilities will be accessed with a lift and feature stairs.

The first floor sports hall will be linked to the studio and the main pool will have exposed glulam beams and spectator seating.

See it FIRST at the New Look SPATEX 2014 SPATEX has come of age! As it enters its 18th year and moves to its exciting brand new venue at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena Jaguar Exhibition Hall, the Show is bigger, bolder and brighter than ever before.

Visit and see for yourself the Exhibition that is the Industry’s headline act of the year.

Everyone wants to be first!

SPATEX 2014 is the first time that you can see ALL of the latest products and innovations that will be making news in 2014 under one roof! As the UK’s premier wet leisure Exhibition, attracting all of the Industry’s experts and big name companies from home and abroad, SPATEX is THE hunting ground for sourcing the best products and solutions, for both domestic and commercial projects. If you don’t visit, you will never get a better over-view of what is on offer.

Exclusive SPATEX is full of exclusives! Many products will not be seen anywhere else in the UK in 2014. Golden Coast will be showcasing SpaGlo UV conditioner which offers unparalleled protection for spas, covers and synthetic cladding and SpaFix leak sealer for pipe work on concrete and acrylic spas and hot tubs.

The UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor, Certikin International has chosen SPATEX to display for the first

and only time, the brand new Smart ForTwo Edition 21 Coupe car that it is giving away FREE in a fantastic competition to mark the launch of its revamped CertiDos dosing range. It’s open to SPATEX and non-SPATEX attendees alike and is simple to enter, on the purchase of any Certikin dosing equipment from 1st February to 31st August 2014. Terms and conditions apply.

Vital Industry training The Show’s excellent ISPE (Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers) Workshops give it a unique technical and educational edge, which set it apart from other Exhibitions and provide tangible added value. The line-up of speakers is impressive with a roll call of many of the Industry’s most distinguished experts, all on hand to give free and impartial information. Due to demand, SPATEX has increased the number of Workshop sessions to 25 over the three days of the Show, of which 20 feature brand new topics and every one is free. All delegates attending the Workshops receive a Certificate of Attendance.

A SPECIAL day for the Commercial sector

No excuses!

Tuesday February 4th is Leisure Operators’ Day when the ISPE Workshops will be geared towards those working in the Commercial side of wet leisure, such as architects, specifiers, pool operators and managers. Delegates will receive a £5 lunch voucher redeemable at the coffee points in the exhibition hall. There will also be a number of sessions on the Sunday and Monday aimed at this sector too but not in such concentration. For the full SPATEX/ISPE Workshop programme visit www.spatex.co.uk

Aside from it being FREE to enter, the Show has never been easier to get to! The Ricoh Arena’s central location just 500 yards off the M6 and within two hours commuting time of 75 per cent of the population, ensures unparalleled easy access. The Ricoh has 2,000 FREE on-site car parking spaces. The train journey from Birmingham International airport to Coventry station takes 15 minutes with trains every 10 minutes and the Ricoh Arena is only 90 minutes away from Heathrow Airport.

It’s not all work and no play!

SPATEX is renowned for its social networking and this won’t stop when the Show closes. Monday Feb 3rd is SPATEX Night! Join us in the Ricoh’s G-Casino (the UK’s largest and most luxurious casino) for an evening of networking and great entertainment. Live music will be provided by the swing singer Shane Hampsheir and his four-piece band and there will be a bar, food and all the fun of the casino at your disposal.

The SPATEX team looks forward to Welcoming You! SPATEX 2014 Sunday February 2nd to Tuesday 4th.

Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry CV6 6GE. Visitor registration is FREE - go to www.spatex.co.uk to fill in the online form or turn up and register on the day .

From being a family run business, Alpha Wellness Sensations has now become one of the world market leaders in the sauna, wellness and spa industry.

Our portfolio of products grew steadily every year, and it comprises more than 100 standard models of traditional and infrared saunas, sunbeds, steam baths and garden furniture. We develop functional and qualitative products that correspond to the modern tendencies of the world we live in. All our products are manufactured in Europe using the best raw materials, responsibly-sourced wood and last generation technologies.

We implement everything, from the small private dream sauna to the luxury hotel spa.

Creating your personal wellness product with Alpha Wellness Sensations is a unique experience, an opportunity both to express yourself through the skills of our experienced team and to create an item of extraordinary beauty and lasting quality for your residential or public wellness area. Every custom-made product is a challenge for our team; we will find the path to bring it into being.

Doing something well is the first step on the path to wellness. Choose a reliable partner for your wellness projects, choose Alpha Wellness Sensations.

Alpha Wellness Sensations Stadsheide 27 Hasselt, Belgium

info@alpha-wellness-sensations.eu www.alpha-wellness-sensations.eu +32 11 301380

New pool controllers from Gaffey Gaffey Technical Services Ltd is pleased to announce the UK launch of two new pool water disinfection controllers for the commercial pool market.

The new PC DYNAMICS, manufactured by German pool technology specialists, dinotec GmbH, is designed specifically for the commercial pool market and includes some unique functions and engineer- friendly features for ease of installation and commissioning.

The PC DYNAMICS allows very simple operation and menu navigation for both the operator and service engineer, but at the same time provides all of the control options and measuring accuracy required of a public pool controller. Some of the standard features include a pressure proof (closed) sample cell for return of the pool water, automatic electronic sensor cleaning & recalibration, chemical tank low-level alarm inputs, selectable 1 or 2-point pH calibration and an additional output channel which can be selected for two directional +/- pH control, or for controlling a PAC flocculent pump.

Also as standard, the DYNAMICS offers pH, free chlorine (potentiostatic), redox, temperature and sample flow rate measurement, all displayed on a large back-lit LCD screen. The controller, sample cell and sensors are kept tidily out of sight and protected from the plant room environment by a sleek, quick release cover. The DYNAMICS will be of particular benefit to public pool facilities requiring robust disinfection control and the flexibility to add additional data and web based communication, if required. A pH and redox only version is also available for less demanding applications.

The chloriDES TRIO has been developed by Gaffey to serve as a robust and reliable ‘entry level’ pH and free chlorine controller for commercial pool use. Utilising well proven copper-platinum amperometric cell design, the TRIO provides the pool operator ®

with a simple touch sensitive ‘short cut’ menu system for fast access to all the basic everyday operator functions, as well as an on-board event archive, but does not compromise on control quality or durability.

Andrew Gaffey, Sales Director comments “There is a shortage of choice in the commercial pool controller market at the entry level. Many pool controllers on the market include high-end data and communication facilities as standard, pushing up the price to a point where it becomes out of reach for many pool operators who often have no desire to use these features. The TRIO addresses this problem perfectly whilst still affording all the necessary control features and excellent build quality”.

The introduction of the new controllers marks the start of a busy year ahead for Gaffey, with several new product launches scheduled for the spring of 2014.

Both the PC DYNAMICS and chloriDES® TRIO systems are available from Gaffey through a network of Approved Installation and Service Partners located throughout the UK. Technical support, spares and product training are provided by Gaffey from their factory in Accrington, Lancashire.

Contact: Andrew Gaffey t: 01254 350180 e: info@gaffey.co.uk

The new standard in commercial pool chlorination

Eliminates the delivery & handling of hazardous chemicals No chemical injector maintenance No pressurised chemical feed lines Manufactured in the UK Installation, service & support from approved partners throughout the UK

Find out more about the benefits of Hyprolyser on-site electrochlorination at www.hyprolyser.com or call us on 01254 350180 Gaffey Technical Services Ltd Unit 3a Newhouse Road, Huncoat Business Park, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6NT t. 01254 350180 e. info@gaffey.co.uk www.hyprolyser.com

UV Systems for Spas & Hydro Pools With the rise of health centres and leisure clubs throughout the UK, a key feature in many modern facilities is the inclusion of spas and hydro pools. As a specialist aquatic application, spas and hydro pools feature high turnover rates, high bather loads, increased turbulence and water temperatures above 35oC. This combination of factors provides a perfect breeding ground for harmful micro-organisms such as E-Coli, Legionella and chlorine resistant strains such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia, significantly increasing the risk to bathers.

As a result many leading leisure operators, health clubs, aquatic facilities and hotel chains have adopted UV disinfection systems to control this risk. UV Systems offers 3 main benefits: -

Improves Health and Safety

UV is a highly effective disinfection technology used widely in drinking water. A correctly sized medium pressure UV treatment system will allow operators to reduce their residual chlorine levels down to as little as 0.5 ppm. Even the 17 known chlorine-resistant pathogenic micro-organisms such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia are easily treated with UV.

Reduces Harmful Chloramines

Chloramines are the unpleasant chemical formations created when chlorine combines with the nitrogenous compounds introduced to the pool by bathers. Chloramines are powerful irritants which are responsible for eye, skin, respiratory complaints and the unpleasant ‘chlorine smell’ commonly associated with indoor pools.

Chloramines are also corrosive and can lead to the damage of pool buildings and structures, through stress corrosion cracking.

Improves Water Quality

Medium pressure UV systems initiate photo-oxidation reactions which remove unwanted organic contaminants, resulting in crystal clear, sparkling water. This occurs both by direct photolysis and through the production of hydroxyl radicals, a highly reactive

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chemical species which oxidises and breaks down organic compounds and contaminants. These reactions lower the organic loading of the water and significantly improve its clarity and quality.

UV Systems for Spas & Hydro Pools

UV manufacturers now offer a specialist range of UV systems tailored to meet the requirements of spas and hydro pools.

UV systems for this application are sized to treat flow rates of 10 – 50 m3/hr, and typically feature a single lamp design, using polychromatic medium pressure UV lamps. It is important to note that monochromatic ‘low pressure amalgam’ UV lamps should not be used for aquatic applications, as they lack the ability to operate of elevated water temperatures, and do not provide the necessary UV output to improve water quality, and reduced problem chloramines.

In order to accommodate the reduced installation space often associated with aquatic plant rooms, manufacturers such as atg UV Technology in the UK, and ETS in the U.S.A. now offer in-line UV systems in 3”, 4”, 5” and 6” versions, designed to install directly into the pipework. In addition to their smaller foot print and easier installation, the inline design provides greater hydraulic and treatment efficiency than standard S shape UV systems, lowering both capital and operational costs.

UV Specifications

UV systems should include: 316L stainless steel chambers, UV intensity monitoring, automatic wiper systems, strainer baskets, fully variable power for energy savings during periods of no/low use. UV manufactures should always follow best practise when sizing a UV system, ensuring to supply UV equipment capable of providing a 60 mJ/cm2 dose (average) at a UVT (UV Transmittance) of 94%.

For more information on UV treatment for aquatic applications, please email Barry.hopton@atguv.com, call : 01942 216161 or visit www.atguv.com atg UV Technology, showing an ECL-113-5 Installation on a hydro pool application

THE CLEAR MARKET LEADER FOR SWIMMING POOL DISINFECTION & CHLORAMINE REDUCTION

Contact us today to find out why the London 2012 Olympics utilised atg UV Technology to treat their pools & protect our elite athletes Independent 3rd Party Validation for Guaranteed UV System Performance.  Effective against all known microorganisms.  Breaks down problem chloramines.  Reduces ‘red eye’ & skin irritations.  Allows for reduced levels of chlorine.  Bright sparkling water, and fresh clean air.  Fully automatic & cannot be overdosed.  Variable power and automatic wipers supplied as standard.  3rd Party validated, NSF approved and Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) complainant.

Chloramines in your pool water can cause unpleasant smells, itchy skin, burning red eyes and attack the pool environment through corrosive condensation. The atg UV Technology range of ECL & SX UV systems are designed to eliminate problem chloramines whilst protecting against dangerous waterborne micro-organisms, including chlorine resistent Cryptosporidium and Giardia.

The result is safe, crystal clear sparkling water, fresh clean air and a more inviting bathing environment. Typically, following the installation of UV treatment, operators report a significant reduction in combined chlorine levels, reduced chlorine smell and a large reduction in the need for back washing, dilution and shock treatments.

www.atguv.com T:+44(0)1942 216161

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Swimming Pool Finish European distributor for EcoFinish™ products including aquaBRIGHT® Eco friendly, pH neutral, durable, UV stable that comes with a 10 year guarantee. aquaBRIGHT® is a Thermal Powder Coating product that is applied pneumatically. The raw material is in a dry powder form that is propelled through a gun-type applicator and heated onto the pool surface. The material dries almost instantaneously.

The Thermal Spray applicator was specifically designed to produce a polymeric coating using our Aqua Bright thermal plastic powder. The finishes are easily applied with our proven installation methods and the end result is a smooth and durable astoundingly beautiful finish, that will last for many years to come.

Compressed air and propane are the only requirements to operate the Thermal spray equipment.

The benefits of aquaBRIGHT®

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••Flexible and Durable ••Watertight ••10 year guarantee ••2-3 day application ••Can be filled immediately or whenever you choose ••pH neutral ••UV stable ••Temperatures can be from – 30 to + 50 degrees ••Can be applied to concrete/masonry, fibreglass, aluminium and steel ••Environmentally friendly ••An anti-slip texture can be applied to entry/exit area’s ••Colour on colour can be applied for a unique design, race lanes, edge definition etc.

••No mess application ••Little to no waste ••Cost effective

Swimming pool liners, pool plasters and mosaics are only water resistant. This means that using aquaBRIGHT®, our high quality thermal powder coating system, will be a far more superior finish and long lasting solution to your pool shell problems. aquaBRIGHT® has a choice of 11 colours, other colours can be matched upon request (subject to a minimum order). Projects can be finished in more than one colour should it require race lanes, edge definition or an anti-slip coating on access areas.

Primarily dealing with the trade and commercial markets offering training and support to those wishing to apply our products to a wide variety of surfaces. aquaBRIGHT® is the perfect solution for commercial swimming pools and spas, as their finish quickly becomes affected due to the high temperature in which they are subjected to. Spas are typically drained every two weeks, acid washed and cleaned. This regiment is very destructive to traditional pool finishes. However, aquaBRIGHT® eliminates these pool shortcomings. In addition, aquaBRIGHT® cannot be damaged by acid washing, so if the pool or spa has lost its lustre, aquaBRIGHT® will make it shine like new again.

Contact us today on 01322 551476 to become a certified installer with a protected territory.

aquaBRIGHT® is watertight, pH neutral, UV stable and chemical resistant; It can be used on fibreglass, concrete, aluminium and steel swimming pools; No need to change existing pool fittings; 8 colours to choose from. Unlike pool plaster, it can be used out of the water for fountains, waterfalls/water-features, diving boards, slides etc. Typical domestic standard size pool can be completed within 2 days. aquaBRIGHT® can have an anti-slip texture to entry/exit areas suitable for domestic and commercial applications.

For new and existing swimming pools / projects

Through our network of professional installers we are able to offer the following services:Repair, Maintenance and Refurbishment of Existing Pools and Spas.

Complete Design and Build Service.

Re-Coat Spas, Pools, Hand Rails, Diving Boards, Copings and much more.

Free Quotation and Consultation for New Builds, Refurbishments and Repairs

Unit 1, Littleworth Business Park, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 2AW European Sales and Admin:+44 (0) 1322 551 476 - Out of hours Service:+44 (0) 7772 391 557 Email: glenn.burbridge@ecofinish.co.uk - www.swimmingpoolfinishes.co.uk

There is such a thing as a worry free finish

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Basement water palaces

By Kellie Russell, Marketing Co-ordinator, Aquascapes Ltd

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When we think of basements most of us envision a dark, damp space where the creepy crawlies dwell and everything is covered in mould. What few of us realise is that just below the heart of our home, lies a space begging to be converted into a liquid paradise and our basement can provide the perfect location for a subterranean pool / spa haven. This could range from a small six-person spa to a full-sized training pool. Why stop at just the pool? Inclusion of a steam room, sauna and bar will add another level of opulence to your personal slice of underground heaven.

Whilst planning permission is not always necessary, there are building regulations that need to be adhered to and as this is a specialist area to work in, it is imperative that experienced contractors such as Aquascapes Ltd are employed for the challenges that present themselves with working below ground level. These regulations stipulate that all the walls and floors must be’ tanked’ for waterproofing purposes, Ventilation and insulation is of paramount importance due to lack of windows

and a fire exit from the basement will almost always need to be incorporated into the project, more often than not the existing walls will also need to be underpinned for added strength.

Expert engineering commences at design stage and must be precisely executed at every level through to client handover.

Thinking outside the box is the required element for any contractor involved in accomplishing their clients’ visions; whether this is a cavernous aqua paradise or just a sanctuary to escape the pressures of everyday life. Limited space no longer means you cannot indulge your fantasies!

If you can dream it, you can have it. So why not escape into your underground water palace for a dip into a heated waterfall cascading into a clover shaped pool. Extravagance holds no boundaries. Let your imaginations run wild. www.aquascapes-uk.com

Heatsavr™ - the amazing liquid pool cover When planning for the build of a swimming pool, whether it’s indoor or outdoor, a domestic pool, bespoke and aesthetically pleasing, or a full size commercial leisure facility, skimmer or deck level, it is essential to take into consideration protecting the pool from excessive heat and moisture loss, especially in today’s climate of rising energy costs.

The standard method of reducing heat and water loss is to install a traditional pool cover, but if you’ve invested in a beautiful pool, pleasingly shaped and lit, why cover it from view? And if you’re running a large, busy pool in a hotel or leisure centre that’s open 18 hours a day, covering a pool during quiet periods is impractical to say the least. Not only that, recent recommendations from PWTAG suggest that pool covers should be checked regularly for any contamination and cleaned with 10mg/litre of chlorinated water.

Heatsavr™ – Fit and Forget

Heatsavr is a means of protecting a pool from excessive heat and moisture loss. It creates a totally flexible automatic cover that works by forming a transparent monomolecular layer across the entire surface of the water which significantly reduces evaporation, a major cause of heat loss. As much as 65% of the energy used within a leisure centre will be used for pool heating and ventilation. By using Heatsavr as a pool cover, energy bills could be lowered as much as 30%. In real terms, this could result in an actual spend reduction in the region of £10,000 per annum (based on a standard 25m x 10m pool).

Lindors Hotel: “As we now use Heatsavr, for the past week we have been setting the pool air temperature back to 25oC between 9:30pm to 7:30am. This has improved the comfort of the pool hall.”

Recotherm did a calculation to compare previous and current energy costs for their pool (117m2). 30oC 24 hours a day= £12,015.44 pa.

25oC + Heatsavr = £9,090.90 pa. A saving of £2,924.54 per annum

In addition to the energy savings, Heatsavr also maintains a more pleasant environment for both bathers and staff as the humidity levels within the pool hall are suppressed and reduce throughout the day. As a result, the building is protected from accelerated moisture ingress and corrosion of equipment which could lead to considerable maintenance costs.

Heatsavr™ and the Environment

Heatsavr was shortlisted as a Finalist at the UK Environmental & Energy Awards 2013 within the category of Energy Product/Service of the Year.

The judges were very impressed with the submission which demonstrated the genuine value of a product that not only saves on water heating and consumption, it also reduces overall energy usage including dehumidification and air heating.

Since introducing the Heatsavr system in 2007, a combination of effects has helped cut running costs at Wrexham Waterworld by more than £22,000 annually.

“As far as we are concerned the benefits of using Heatsavr have greatly exceeded our initial expectations – it really is the best thing since sliced bread.”

Greg Ryan – Pool Manager, Wrexham Waterworld

A world-leading, highly regarded environmental assessment method and ratings system for buildings recommends that using Heatsavr as an environmentally sound and energy efficient option of pool covering could be used to demonstrate compliance and help gain recognition with that system.

The Carbon Trust says that using a pool cover cuts pool energy use by 10 to 30 per cent. By using Heatsavr over traditional pool covers, a facility can cut costs, improve energy efficiency and reduce its impact on the environment through lower CO2 emissions.

For further information on Heatsavr and energy saving advice for your facility, contact Peter Marshall of Brenntag UK & Ireland on 07920 589488 or email peter.marshall@brenntag.co.uk

Effortless Pool

The immediate benefit of using Heatsavr is that it starts to work as a pool cover the moment the water is calm – however, unlike traditional pool covers, Heatsavr still works when bathers are in the pool water, albeit to a lesser degree. Simple to use with virtually no capital outlay, apart from the cost of a pump kit, Heatsavr is the perfect solution for all types of commercial or domestic pools wanting to control their energy expenditure.

With a domestic pool, especially if it is designed to be pleasing to the eye, a traditional cover could potentially ruin the aesthetics of its setting and requires regular cleaning on both sides, not to mention removal before use and space for storage. Heatsavr is a means of protecting the pool without the need for installation of a pool cover, leaving the user to enjoy the beauty of their pool safe in the knowledge that they are also saving on the costs of heating, evaporation and dehumidification. One option for a domestic pool is the use of the Ecosavr™ fish as it is hassle-free – just snip the fish, place it in the pool and relax. The fish sinks to the bottom and as the pressure increases, the liquid escapes through a patented valve system. It works 24 hours a day and has the added benefit of trapping moisture within the pool, reducing top-up requirements.

The amazing Liquid Pool Cover Green Lane, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7XX Tel: 0113 3879 200 Fax: 0113 3879 280 enquiry@brenntag.co.uk www.brenntag.co.uk www.heatsavr.com

Water parks create a splash in 2014 The wet leisure industry primarily consists of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs, but it would be unwise to ignore the many fantastic water parks and water slides that are currently under construction across the world.

This year looks to be a great year for the water park industry and the development of these new water parks and slides definitely confirms this. With the construction of what is set to be the world’s tallest water slide underway, and whole new parks featuring references to characters from some games and TV shows alike, SwimConstruct decided to take a look at these fantastic developments.

Riding high

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The Schlitterbahn Development Group is carrying out the design and build contract on ‘Verrückt’, which will open at Schlitterbahn Kansas City in May, and has been eager to keep the height of the water slide under wraps, touting it as ‘the world’s tallest water slide’.

The Company has commented that the hill the four riders will overcome is more than 50 feet high. A specially designed raft will plummet down a slide that is more or less the equivalent of a 17-storey drop. Riders will face 264 steps to reach the starting

point; the tower for this has been constructed from recycled railroad tanker cars.

It is as crazy as it sounds and the theme park and development group wanted to relay this in its German name which translates to ‘Insane’. It is hoped that the first riders of ‘Verrückt’ will be able to make their splash when the water park opens for the 2014 season in May.

Adrenaline boost

Rides that get the adrenaline pumping are obviously in vogue this season as Roaring Springs Park in Idaho is also taking delivery of a ride that will blow your socks off. The new Corkscrew Cavern will make use of some of the infrastructure already in place for the Cliffhanger ride, which was introduced to the park last year. Cliffhanger treats participants to a vertical sixstorey drop from a launching capsule, but if that’s not enough

visitors to the Park can now enter a launching capsule and be propelled through the Corkscrew Cavern. When launching from The Corkscrew Cavern, riders will enter a 32-inch enclosed tunnel, build up top speeds of 38 feet per second and go through a 360 degree loop. The ride will open on 14th May.

Open season

The US water park season, which begins in May, will also see the opening of a completely new water park in Nevada. Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas will be a 1950s and ‘60s themed water park; its main feature will be the 35,000sq ft Surf-a-Rama wave pool that is set inside a former 1960s drive-in theatre. In addition to this there will be the Cowabunga River; a lazy river where visitors will be able to float through spray features, past giant surfboards and a ’67 VW Bug, Beach Blanket Banzai; a 600ft giant water slide, and Good Vibrations; a tube slide which drops riders into two giant “rebound chambers,” causing the tube to climb the walls and rebound from side to side, amongst other exciting rides. In total the Park will feature more than 25 water slides and attractions, food will be provided in two restaurants and a shop and VIPs Cabanas will be available. Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems are providing rides and the development is underway by Huish Entertainment, the development group who currently run the Cowabunga Bay Water Park in Utah.

Rides will include a gigantic family wave pool, a winding adventure river, speed-racing slides, raft rides and one of the world’s largest interactive water play areas for youngsters. The Park will be split into zones relating to different shows with the Omniverse; featuring rides based on the world of every seven year old’s favourite show, Ben 10, the Adventure Zone introducing riders to Jake and his friends from Adventure Time and more.

The Humungaslide, based on one of the Ben 10 characters, will be an intense raft race; two rafts will race each other in circular 23m hire slides, speed through twists, turns and other surprises before being dropped eight metres into the clutches of the Humungousaur.

The Rainfall Rainicorn super tube ride, associated with the half unicorn, half rainbow Lady Rainicorn from Adventure Time, will have riders feeling like they are riding a rainbow with tight turns and steep drops before catapulting them into a splash pool landing. Other rides feature characters from the Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and The Amazing World of Gumball.

Cartoon Network Amazone is set to open in the first half of 2014 and development is being carried out by Amazon Falls Co. Ltd.

Find your CHI

Legoland California Resort is adding to its current water park rides this summer with the opening of the Lego Legends of Chima Water Park, a new zone dedicated to the Legends of Chima product where animal tribes battle for control of a precious energy source called ‘CHI’. The Park will feature a Lion Temple Wave Pool complete with 20ft tall Lego Lion archway and 40ft tall ‘floating’ Mount Cavora, as well as a hand’s on water play area with blast cannons in Cragger’s Swap and Build-A-Boat; an interactive play experience giving children the opportunity to bring their creativity to life by building their own boats, changing the currents, build and dodge obstacles and race their friends.

Construction of the 2.1 acre water park zone is currently underway by Commercial Builders Inc and is due to open on Memorial Day weekend.

Worldwide appeal

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America isn’t the only country getting in on the 2014 water park action though with Thailand joining in by way of Cartoon Network Amazone. This water park will feature rides based on the leading TV shows aired on Cable and Sky channel Cartoon Network and be situated on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. Set within 14 acres of coastal plains with ocean views the water park is just a stones throw from the Bang Saray resort and just 90 minutes from Bangkok Airport.

Recotherm - driving down pool hall climate control costs by pioneering in technical innovation

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Did you know that up 60% of the energy consumption costs associated with running an indoor pool facility are incurred dehumidifying and controlling the quality of the air in the pool hall alone?

So utilising the latest technologies to drive down this cost is key to gaining long-term operational savings. A UK based company, Recotherm Ltd, is at the forefront of this technological drive with their highly innovative range of indoor pool climate control units.

Recotherm was founded by Martin Killen and Bob Griffiths in 1985.

Both men studied, and then spent their entire working lives in the field of environmental engineering, first with large and small contractors and then selling capital equipment into the industry.

They began supplying plate recuperators to the air-handling industry, some of which were fitted to indoor swimming pool units.

It was when they saw how other people were dealing with the problem that they realised they could solve the problem better.

Martin says “We had been working extensively with heat-pump based equipment and, with our engineering backgrounds, were extremely familiar with it. We realised, after doing the calculations and testing our theory, that you do not need a heat pump to control the climate of an indoor pool hall in the UK, and that there could be a much more cost-effective way of doing it, resulting in lower energy consumption, lower on-going servicing and repair costs, and a better quality of air in the pool hall for the customer”.

Once Recotherm made the decision to stop using heat pumps to dehumidify the air, they redesigned their equipment layout to maximise the heat recovery. When frequency inverter technology came along, Recotherm were quick to recognise the potential of this emerging technology and were quick to incorporate them into the fresh air units they had already developed.

The result of over three decades of development, Recotherm now boast a comprehensive range of fresh-air indoor pool climate control systems to suit all applications from the smallest indoor private domestic pool, to the largest of leisure complexes, with well over a thousand units in operation all over the UK. It’s not just a comprehensive, innovative, advanced and quality product range which sets Recotherm apart though. Their ‘can-do’ attitude when it comes to fulfilling customer needs has also won them fans, not to mention new contracts. For example, Recotherm were approached by IAC Service Group Ltd, a UK wide design and build, M&E services company who boast many hotel groups among their clientele including many in the Holiday Inn chain. IAC were having a number of issues with their hotel-operating customers with heat pump based pool hall climate-control systems, revolving around performance, reliability, noise, and running and service costs. They called in Recotherm following a recommendation from a colleague who’d worked with them before on a previous project, to see if they could assist solving their problems.

The short answer was, they could. The new Recotherm unit proved a great success, being demonstrably cheaper to run, easier and cheaper to maintain and operate, quieter, with excellent quality of construction, and extremely reliable. The one down-side was the time and labour costs during installation incurred because the new

Recotherm unit was a different size to the one it replaced, meaning that connecting pipework, wiring and ducting required significant modification. Martin Killen offered to address this if more units were required in the future by redesigning the outer casing and connections so that they were in the same positions as the unit being removed. As a result of this, a rolling programme of replacing all the heat pump units in each location has now been implemented.

Martin Killen says of the future “I believe the drive for ever more efficient systems will continue. This will mean higher efficiency recuperators and better fans. We’ve already moved away from frequency inverters to even more efficient EC fans in our smaller capacity units, and we anticipate being able to offer this new, superior fan technology on our larger units in the very near future”.

To learn more about the cost and performance benefits of installing Recotherm indoor pool climate control systems on your next new build, refurbishment, or replacement project, call them today on 0121 433 3622, email them at enquiries@recotherm.co.uk, or visit their website at www.recotherm.co.uk

Getting steamed up with your energy bills?

Did you know that 60%* of the energy costs of running an indoor pool are consumed just controlling the pool hall environment?

The good news is there is a solution that could save you thousands per year!

Recotherm indoor pool ventilation and climate control units cost less to run than conventional heat pump refrigerant based systems.

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Lower running costs.

Better pool hall environment.

Lower servicing costs.

No refrigerant gases.

Part L Building Regulations compliant.

Better for the environment.

Designed and built in UK. Warranty handled directly by factory, not 3rd party refrigeration firms.

• Better service response.

Visit www.recotherm.co.uk for your free report into controlling pool hall running costs, or call us now on 0121 433 3622 to request a no-obligation site visit. * Source: Sport England - Swimming Pools, Design Guidance Notes 2011, Rev 003

ECO-FRIENDLY VENTILATION SOLUTIONS

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Stretch Ceilings Stretch ceilings have been around since the time when a wet cloth was stretched and dried to create a false ceiling. While the technique is very similar, today’s stretch ceilings consist of a suspended ceiling system that uses a lightweight PVC membrane and a perimeter track. These stretch and clip into the track.

In addition to ceilings, the system can be used for wall coverings, light diffusers, floating panels, exhibitions and creative shapes. Stretch ceilings allow the incorporation of all types of light fixtures, grilles, and fixing points by the use of a proprietary background support.

The technology was invented in Europe as an interior enhancement technology. The essence of the product is the use of a thin plastic film to envelope a firm frame. The shape of such installation is defined by the hidden profile, while the beauty comes from the film, which can be of any colour, finish and transparency. This technology is an essential component of both construction and decorative line of business.

Fabric material is a 0.2mm thick PVC based fully recyclable stretch membrane. The material comes in a vast array of colours and finishes including matt, satin, lacquer, metallic, perforated, and translucent for lighting diffusers, backlighting and projection.

The material can be printed or painted for additional effects, is entirely waterproof, washable and impermeable to vapour. It is maintenance-free, hygienic, non-toxic and is fire rated to new euroclass standard B-s1 d0 in accordance with the EN 13501.1, equivalent in the UK to Class ‘O’.

Lightweight sheets are purpose made from roll material to form any shape and size typically up to 50sq m in one piece. Each panel incorporates an ultrasonically welded ‘Harpoon Edge’, which clips into the track.

Typically the aluminium or PVC semi-concealed track is the preferred choice for most architects and designers, enabling curves, domes, vaults and many other shapes to be formed with ease.

Indoor pools are popular nowadays, and making sure they have a suitable ceiling is a great benefit to them.

Stretch ceilings are absolutely ideal for pool environments because the stretch material is unaffected by chlorine, moisture, sulphur and any other caustic atmospheres.

The membrane of the material is waterproof, prefinished and provides each pool with a complete vapour barrier that certainly ensures that no corrosive vapours pass through the ceiling and above it.

Hotel owners choosing to have an indoor swimming pool don’t have to end it there. They can have a beautiful ceiling for the swimmers to be amazed at when they look up and are relaxing in the pool.

Ceilings are now an important part of any domestic or private premises catering for the hospitality service, it ensures that the best service is given for customers so that future business

is a possibility thanks to reputation and quality of work.

Stretch fabric ceilings also provide energy saving benefits by forming a thin layer of thermal isolation over the structural elements of the house, thereby reducing heating and cooling needs.

Such contemporary technology will also improve the air quality in a room by containing the emission of dust and bacteria that accumulates over the years from drywall, a feature that has placed them in high demand by medical facilities.

Another benefit that comes with this material is that it improves the acoustics of a room, office, concert hall or even an industrial facility.

Creative Ceilings are manufacturers and installers of Extenzo stretch ceilings and fabric walls, we are the only major UK manufacturer of stretch ceilings Creative Ceilings (UK) Ltd has embraced all of the changes and expansion over the last ten years to evolve as the UK’s leading stretch ceiling company.

Due to its leading position in the stretch ceiling market, Creative Ceilings offers a 15-year guarantee, which is the longest guarantee of any stretch ceiling company in the industry.

The Company has been installing stretch ceilings since the late 1990s and formed Creative Ceilings Ltd in 2003 to continue the dedicated installation and distribution of these ceilings. Due to the continued success and expansion, the Company moved premises in 2008, opening a dedicated training centre and showroom.

In 2009, Creative Ceilings joined Extenzo AFC as an official partner and opened the first UK manufacturing facility, using Extenzo’s 30 years of knowledge and expertise, adopting their ISO 9001:2000 standard.

A stretch ceiling is a suspended ceiling that is stretched and secured to the perimeter of a room or space, and the areas it can span can be as large as 80sq m before a joining track needs to be fitted.

The ceiling can be perfectly flat or shapes can be used to form arches, curves and domes.

The membrane can be used to assist in the acoustic treatment of a room, it can be used to diffuse lighting to enhance natural daylight or create stunning light effects.

Other benefits include helping to assist in prevention of the spread of bacteria and disease, distributes conditioned air, can be used as a radiant heated ceiling. The membrane can be printed on or graphics adhered to it to create a personalised ceiling, and it can act as the vapour barrier in the swimming pool environment.

The installation of stretch ceilings is done by highly trained professionals and is advantageous because they can be fit in a few hours, no drying time is required, the worksite is dry with no smells or dust, and the rooms are immediately available for use.

Creative Ceilings offer a range of ceilings and walls for different purposes, including aesthetics, to provide beautiful fabric walls in a wide choice of design, traditional ceilings with over 100 colours and ten textures, printed ceilings that are completely personalised, translucent ceilings with several grades to create distinct luminous

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atmospheres, and acoustics such as cinemas, for solid or perforated ceilings with acoustic materials behind.

The Company has installed these high quality ceilings on a variety of different projects such as residential, hotels, shops, showrooms, restaurants, public buildings, hospitals and swimming pools.

The Stretch Ceiling Specialist www.creativeceilings.co.uk

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Lessons we can all learn from a Show’s change of venue

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Dorian Davies of Doric Marketing Show season is upon us again, only this time there’s a distinctly ‘Midlands’ feel about things as Spatex ditches its ancestral home in Brighton where it has seemingly been since the Jurassic Period, for the sparkly new, green pastures of.... Coventry. Having visited the Ricoh Arena twice - once for Spatex’s new venue launch event, the other to watch the GB women’s football team booted out of the 2012 Olympics by Sweden - I have to say I think it’s a good move. The Ricoh complex is perfect for an exhibition of Spatex’s size and scope. It also has acres of free on-site parking and the arena is located within the proverbial stone’s throw of the M6, and within two hours drive of 75% of the UK’s population. It should also bring comfort to the many nay-sayers who have previously criticised the event for being too southern-centric which, they say, meant that they stayed away from the event previously.

So, all in all, taking all the prior feedback in to consideration, and having seen the new venue and the benefits it affords both exhibitor and visitor alike, I think it’s a good move. However, what I ‘think’ matters not a fiddle. Nor does what anyone else ‘thinks’ matter likewise. The proof of the pudding - and the only thing which does matter - will be the feedback from the exhibitors and visitors when the show closes on February 4th. Sure, there’s enough accumulated feedback over the years and more recently when the new venue was announced, to give the impression that the relocation should be a success, but we won’t actually ‘know’ until the fat lady/bloke sings! Are the exhibitors happy? Did they get more footfall than they did in Brighton? Did they see more people from different parts of the country than they would have done in Brighton? Did they take more orders or sign up more customers as a result? Were the visitors to the show happy? Did prior critics of the old location now come along? Did the new location put off visitors from the south who stayed away but would have gone to Brighton? Were the facilities for after-show networking as good and as productive as before? We can only guess, the answers will come afterwards.

And therein lies the salient lesson. Because only by actually trying out the new location and facilities will the Spatex organisers find out if the decisions made based on the feedback they’ve had will be vindicated. They can have a reasonably good guess, but this is the only way they will actually ‘know’. In the absence of a crystal ball, that is the best they can do. However, they would never know the answer had they not made the decision to commit to it in the first place. In a similar vein, personally, I ‘think’ it’s bonkers that we have two trade shows in an industry as minuscule and focussed as ours, and I ‘think’ it would be better served if all resources were concentrated into one. However, what I ‘think’ doesn’t matter, if the

organisers of both events can put on shows which are economically viable and deliver them the results they seek, and the trade are willing to vote with their feet and wallets and patronise two shows in the Midlands barely two weeks apart, that’s all that matters.

So what are we as business owners going to do differently, and what action are we going to take in 2014 to maximise our potentials and deliver us the growth we seek and deserve as the economic recovery beds-in? After all, doing the same thing will, logically, only deliver us the same results? And, whilst the economy may be recovering, that doesn’t automatically translate as extra new business for us. We need to go out and get it; and we need to be doing things radically differently from what we used to do prior to the economic collapse in 2008, as the ways in which consumers absorb marketing messages and information, and the devices they’re using to do so, have changed in ways we could only imagine back such a relatively short time ago.

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clients ensuring that they are kept up to date at every stage of the project until completion.

We pride ourselves on the high standards of workmanship that we adhere to and we operate a process of continual evaluation to ensure that, as a company, we offer the highest standards available. We are very proud of our association with Government, Community and Nationally recognised bodies.

We are confident our customers can have total peace of mind that projects we undertake will be of the highest quality, delivered on budget and on time.

From pool design through project management services to complete build and refurbishment, we work closely with our

We have the professionalism, the expertise and technical knowledge to provide the complete swimming pool service.

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