The latest news for pool and spa professionals
SPATEX 2018 gets off to a flying start with the rebooking of 2018 exhibition stand space a very impressive 36 per cent up on this time last year! SPATEX Organiser, Michele Bridle says: “The team is delighted! Such strong sales reflect the quality of this year’s Show and the confidence the...
21/06/2017
Langley Leisure Centre in Berkshire is the first leisure centre in the UK to use an optimised low energy UV system to treat water for its 25-metre indoor heated pool. The Hanovia SwimLine Ultraviolet Energy Optimised (UVEO) system is helping to provide high quality water that reduces corrosion and...
19/06/2017
After several sluggish years, the Spanish pool market is back on track and offers good prospects for the coming seasons, especially in renovation. Distributed in Spain over 20 years, CCEI is focusing on the second European swimming pool market by creating a subsidiary in Madrid.
16/06/2017
Pleatco welcomes Michael Spurgin as independent Sales Representative for the European market. Mr. Spurgin will be responsible for Sales leadership throughout Europe, and will be instrumental in driving the brand and product sales, as well as international strategic planning and implementation for...
14/06/2017
As demand for Alukov pool, spa, terraces, verandas' enclosures is rising, a new factory building opened last week in Hungary. "This almost doubles the manufacturing area of the Hungarian plant. It means extra 2000 m² and around 30 new job positions", says Aladar Bödök, coowner of the factory.
13/06/2017
A new survey reveals that there may be more in the pool than just water... The survey, conducted on behalf of the Water Quality and Health Council, found that 1 in 4 adults (25 percent) would swim within one hour of having diarrhea, half of adults (52 percent) seldom or never shower before...
12/06/2017
On 23 May, the Franco-Czech Chamber of Commerce organized a meeting in Prague between the Czech manufacturer of swimming pool enclosures and verandas, and the French companies representing the brand in France. The objective of this event was to strengthen the cooperation between the companies of...
08/06/2017
The World Aquatic Health™ Conference (WAHC) will provide multiple opportunities for industry leaders to network and learn. Scheduled from October 18-20, 2017, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel, near Denver, CO, the 14th Annual WAHC provides industry leaders, such as health officials, researchers,...
07/06/2017
With the aim of fostering innovation, the Piscina & Wellness Barcelona trade fair is convening some new awards, such as the first Wellness Spa Experience Awards to distinguish the most outstanding facilities specialising in the therapeutic use of water. Another new event is the Architecture...
01/06/2017
Pools of South Americans Games 2018 will be made in Italy. Cochabamba will be the first Bolivian city able to boast 2 new Myrtha pools, designed with the same technology as Beijing Olympic Games 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 and for the FINA World Championship.
30/05/2017
Hot Tub Living Expo will open its doors again the 12th and 13th of September 2017 to take place in Hall 1 of the NEC of Birmingham. The 2017 edition of the exhibition will be co-located with a well-established leisure event and form the Wet Leisure sector of Leisure Industry Week.
29/05/2017
To support their members and the wider wet leisure industry, BISHTA and SPATA work together to ensure that they are represented across Europe. Reporting on the latest updates on European standards, there are proposed revisions to some of the standards for domestic pool construction and...
23/05/2017
The fourth edition of Piscine Global Asia was held from 5-6 April 2017 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The show welcomed 96 exhibitors and brands from 18 countries, and 919 attendees across the two days from 28 countries. Visitors included pool construction and installation professionals, pool...
17/05/2017
Water Safety USA, a consortium of 14 national governmental and non-governmental organizations, announces the 2017 water safety message: “Designate a water watcher—supervision could save a life.”
16/05/2017
Pool Corporation (NASDAQ/GSM: POOL) has announced that it has acquired the assets of Lincoln Aquatics, a leading national distributor of equipment and supplies to commercial and institutional swimming pool customers, effective April 28, 2017. Lincoln operates two sales and distribution centers...
15/05/2017
Gone are the days when you had to be satisfied with standard electric sauna settings, now you can enjoy the warmth and humidity adjusted to your personal comfort. Helo’s BWT technology makes the sauna heater truly adjustable, while saving you energy at the same time.
09/05/2017
Pentair, a global leader in sustainable water solutions, announced that it acquired the business of Zenius SAS. Headquartered in Carros, France, Zenius is a leading provider of automated and connected solutions to control filtration, water quality, sanitization and heating of residential and...
05/05/2017
Opening in April 2018, Park of Poland's first phase will showcase a variety of Polin's signature waterslides in a glass-enclosed water park.
04/05/2017
BAYROL Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Planegg, Germany has acquired the “PoolCare” division of HARKE PackServ GmbH, located in Mülheim Germany. HARKE PoolCare provides professional, customized services in the field of swimming pool sanitization and boasts an extensive range of pool care...
02/05/2017
More than 330 travelers representing the Watkins Wellness™ family of brands traveled to Hawaii in February to celebrate their success and achievements over the past year. The trip was the finale of the 2016 Watkins Wellness Incentive Program, which rewards dealers who excel in the industry and...
26/04/2017
The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), has recommendations to improve water and air quality by reducing urine in pools. A few small changes by coaches, parents, and facility managers can prevent pee in the pool. After all, the swimmers, parents and coaches have the most to gain since...
25/04/2017
For over 20 years Ocea has been recognised for the quality of its customized systems and its wide range of colours. For over 15 years now the company has been extruding its PVC and Polycarbonate slats not only for making its own slatted covers, but also for other manufacturers who use these 60 mm...
21/04/2017
This summer Budapest, one of the most charming cities along the Danube River, will be the swimming capital, hosting the most important swimming event. Almost one year after the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, the FINA Swimming World Championships 2017 will take place from July 14 to 30 in Katinka...
20/04/2017
Andalusia, Catalonia and Valencia are the autonomous communities with the largest number of communal swimming pools.
20/04/2017
The upcoming Asia Pool & Spa Expo 2017 is to be held in Guangzhou, China from 12-14, May. As Asian leading industry trade show, more International exhibitors take part in Asia Pool & Spa Expo 2017 this year. In addition to the regular supporters like Pentair, Hayward, Aquarine, etc., below are...
14/04/2017
After an enormous 25% growth in 2016, Hydropool Inc, the leading Canadian spas and swimspas manufacturer goes one step further and imposes their position of leader in Europe!
14/04/2017
Aquanale, the International Trade Fair for Sauna, Pool, Ambience will open its doors from 7 to 10 November 2017 for its new edition. The exhibition is already recording very good levels of registrations. In comparison to the same point in the run-up to the previous edition, not only are...
07/04/2017
Anti Wave Equipment has been selected for the 2017 South East Asian Games to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Anti Wave has more than 45 years of experience in equipping top performance aquatic centres around the world, among them and lanes and equipment during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich...
06/04/2017
The third edition of Piscine Global Asia will take place from 5 to 6 April 2017 in Singapore. This is a key opportunity to discover the latest swimming pool and wellness trends, but also to take benefit of all the experts’ knowledge.
31/03/2017
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals announces the creation of an advocacy coalition to protect staffing for commercial pools across the nation. Named after the J-1 Summer Work Travel Program, the APSP J-1 Coalition is comprised of member companies whose livelihood are dependent on staffing...
30/03/2017
In 2017, PROCOPI UK’s professional customers benefit from a larger range of products, with 3 times more products dedicated to the English market. PROCOPI thus covers the whole range of products for private swimming pools, public swimming pools and spas.
29/03/2017
February 20, 2017 - (Pittsburgh, PA) - The 16th annual National Drowning Prevention Alliance Educational Conference will take place at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh April 10 - 14. The annual event, themed "The Next Generation of Water Safety", brings together organizations and...
20/03/2017
It is THE big issue of the first semester, and the last one to be published before THE season! A special edition dedicated to NEW POOL AND SPA PRODUCTS, printed in 8,000 copies will be sent to professionals across Europe in April. Contact us quickly to appear in this issue...
16/03/2017
Peraqua Austria & Diasa Spain have successfully participated at the 1st Tecnova – Piscinas in Madrid from February 28th – March 3th.
13/03/2017
New Gecko Depot Europe online store is for the exclusive use of spa and hot tub manufacturers, distributors, dealers and technicians located in European countries. They designed our store to make it easy to find, order and get the Gecko control systems, keypads, pumps, accessories or parts they...
10/03/2017
Winners of the 2017 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards have been revealed at the industry gala evening, held during SPATEX at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry (on 31st January 2017) with a guest appearance from British Paralympian Swimmer, Ellie Simmonds OBE. Who presented a number of awards and received a...
09/03/2017
Waterplay® celebrates its 30th anniversary this year! In 1987 Waterplay’s founders helped pioneer an aquatic play industry of sprays and splashes with their mission to spread the joy of water to people and communities. Over the past three decades Waterplay has shaped thousands of play spaces...
08/03/2017
The global water leisure community recently converged on the UK’s Ricoh Arena in Coventry for a bumper 21st anniversary edition of SPATEX 2017. With an action packed three day Show, including a lively networking ‘coming of age’ party, it proved a trip well worth taking.
07/03/2017
Each year, EUSA holds an awards ceremony to celebrate the amazing work of the National Association members. These events are usually held during the different European pool and spa exhibitions. The EUSA (European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations) 2016 awards was held at Forum Piscine...
06/03/2017
The opening of the new Dartmouth Indoor Swimming Pool next month comes after many years of hard fund raising by the local community. For installers, Westcountry Leisure the new OC-1 filtration system, with its promise of reduced energy consumption and much-increased efficiency, was a natural...
03/03/2017
MELSPRING produces a full range of chemicals for pools and markets them in 27 countries under the Melpool, POOL POWER and JardiPOOL brands. The company, which is now 80 years old, is an offshoot of the Dutch company Melchemie, one of the leaders in pool treatment products in Europe. For the last...
02/03/2017
Ahead of SPATEX 2017, BSPF Managing Director Chris Hayes gives Eurospapoolnews readers some thoughts on the UK wet leisure sector and explains it is performing well, despite a number of uncertainties. In the UK, the market for pools, spas, hot tubs, sauna, steam, wellness and associated wet...
02/03/2017
Piscina & Wellness Barcelona is preparing its next edition, which will take place in Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via area from 17 to 20 October 2017, with a good outlook for growth in line with the revival in demand in the Spanish market. With 10 months to go, the show has already reserved 70% of its...
28/02/2017
Through its engineering division, Fluidra Engineering Services, Fluidra has been entrusted with designing, supplying and installing the Olympic competition pool and the training pool for the 29th Summer Universiade, the World University Games to be held in Taipei.
24/02/2017
Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 April 2017! For the third time, the leading Asian swimming pool & spa event is coming back to Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre and changes its name and visual identity! With a comprehensive and qualitative offer, the exhibitors will include...
23/02/2017
Darlly Europe announced the appointment of Dorsan Filtración, S.L as their new distributor of replacement pool and spa cartridges in Spain. Gil Gingell (Darlly Europe) said of this relationship: “We are delighted to be entering into this arrangement with Dorsan Filtración, which have a rich...
23/02/2017
When the Alan Shearer Activity Centre in Newcastle Upon Tyne approached pool specialist, Whitewaters Ltd, to replace an old hydro pool with something bigger and better, they turned to Certikin and, in particular, their trailblazing new filter media – OC-1.
23/02/2017
Choose your pool without getting wet is now possible for the future customers of LPW Ceramic Pools, with their new virtual showroom! The Belgian manufacturer of monoshell swimming pools will showcase it on its stand at the Batibouw exhibition.
23/02/2017
The fourteenth annual World Aquatic Health™ Conference (WAHC), will be held October 18-20, 2017, at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Denver, Colorado. The WAHC is an extraordinary educational conference where aquatic industry professionals discuss, learn, and network with like-minded people.
23/02/2017
This Spanish publication targets the 2nd largest pool market in Europe, the fourth largest in the world (1.6 million pools). A market that is experiencing a tenacious recovery now, both in construction and renovation. In fact, as confidence returns among consumers, innovation is finding its...
17/02/2017
In Europe, more and more showrooms are dedicated to hot tubs, along the lines of what has been done in the United States for decades. To outfit and furnish these new stores, we already know the traditional POS presentation displays for treatment products (Bayrol with Spatime, Arch Water with...
13/02/2017
At the end of January 2017, Peraqua Austria hosted a comprehensive training seminar for its customers at its headquarters in Austria. Here the multiple technical advantages, as well as the assembly, connections and programming of the new "Loxone Aquastar Air Pool Control" were presented.
08/02/2017
After 32 years' service Ben Studdy, Commercial Director is leaving Certikin International to pursue a new career path. He has been thinking about this for some time and has decided that now is the time to take the initiative. His last day with us is 30th January.
07/02/2017
This allows them to confirm they are the Europe’s number one selling filter cartridge for pool and spa. Darlly has increased its stock levels to over 40,000 filters to meet demands. The manufacturer states its core values as being: “Better Filters: The quality of our product has worldwide...
06/02/2017
The BSPF brings together in one organisation the UK bodies representing contractors, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms and associated equipment. Having a unified voice for the wet leisure industry allows better dialogue with national...
02/02/2017
Le Juste LIEN Special UK has just been published: you can read it online in pdf version or ask for it to our hostesses on SPATEX Show where it is distributed for free!
01/02/2017
SPATEX 2017 is the UK Show Europe has been waiting for! Celebrating its 21-year anniversary, we’d like to warmly welcome our home and international visitors to the Coventry’s Ricoh Arena for this spectacular edition, from Tuesday January 31st to Thursday February 2nd. “The Show has really...
31/01/2017
What are the most important trends in the industry? How do your competitors advertise? What is the largest area of growth in the market? What are the industry’s business expectations for the coming year? The answers to all these questions, and many others, can be found in the annual Wet Leisure...
31/01/2017
As the UK’s number one supplier, Certikin boasts the largest stand at SPATEX 2017 with the promise of lots to see. Featuring a spacious hospitality area, visitors can view 2017’s new products. Taking centre place will be the fully revamped design of the CalderaSpas Utopia Series Cantabria.
30/01/2017
Happy Water Trip for International visitors is going to kick off on 14th May, 2017. Organized by Asia Pool & Spa Expo Committee, Happy Water Trip is a good opportunity to exchange business ideas with local manufacturers and further experience their products directly.
30/01/2017
Pedro ARREBOLA has been in charge of the "Pool" business unit since 2009 at RENOLIT Iberica, based in Sant Celoni, north of Barcelona. The production unit and the facilities dedicated to the marketing and sales of all the waterproofing products, roofs, etc., are concentrated on this site, as are...
24/01/2017
Celebrating its 21-year anniversary, the three day special edition of the UK’s leading water leisure Show (Tuesday January 31st to Thursday February 2nd) is worth jumping on a plane for.
23/01/2017
We took advantage of the Lyon exhibition to meet Sylvia MONFORT, Managing Director of SCP Europe, and take stock of the company's on-going investments in people, logistics and services. The objective: to leverage expertise, both internally and among its resellers, in all swimming pool ranges...
23/01/2017
SPATEX will be held from Tuesday January 31st to Thursday February 2nd at the Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The organisers highlight for us ten reasons to attend the 21st anniversary of the Show.
20/01/2017
At SPATEX, Golden Coast’s marketing manager will share the social media secrets which have ensured the company’s position as the UK’s biggest independent distributor of wet leisure products to the trade. The company’s marketing manager Aren Grimshaw will lead two free sessions at the Ricoh...
19/01/2017
Acquired over 80 years, Steinbach’s experience has enabled it to become a market leader in the manufacture and distribution of equipment, accessories and water treatment for pools. Ever since then, the company has always given precedence to the values of sustainability, reliability and service...
16/01/2017
The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) recently honored the organization’s active instructors for their extraordinary performance over the past year. Many individuals and four companies received awards for their commitment to excellence in keeping pools safer and open. The recipients...
15/01/2017
The prestigious Ricoh Arena, in centrally located Coventry, is ready and primed to host the UK’s number one wet leisure Exhibition (Tuesday Jan 31st to Thursday Feb 2nd) for the biggest and best event in its 21-year history. Now sold out of Exhibition space, the organizer, Michele Bridle, and...
12/01/2017
Almost a year ago, Thierry d’Auzers took over the reins of Everblue, succeeding Samy Bibay. During his first year, he took a number of measures that helped to highlight the original values of this company. The watchwords, for both the Group’s dealers and their clients, became “Excellence”...
11/01/2017
FINA is today delighted to announce an extension of its partnership with Myrtha Pools for a further six years, from 2016 to 2021. FINA extended its agreement with Myrtha Pools, a world leader in the supply and installation of swimming pools and related products, at a press conference in the frame...
06/01/2017
For over 35 years, Favaretti has been designing and manufacturing pool covers, not only for residential pools, but more specially those for large aquatic infrastructures. These user-friendly solutions, fully customised, have helped to reduce direct operation costs by 35% per year on an average....
05/01/2017
Tüm Plastik, with the brand Nozbart, continues to reinforce its 45th year presence in the sector with new investments. The Company will meet New Year in its new head office located in Kırac – Istanbul.
02/01/2017
Piscine Global 2016 has confirmed in November its standing as the benchmark exhibition in the pool and spa sector. Applauded by visitors and exhibitors alike, Piscine Global continues to meet the industry professionals’ expectations and now ranks as THE event they cannot afford to miss. Piscine...
22/12/2016
The ForumPiscine organisers are already working hard to bring the event to the Bologna Exhibition Centre halls in 2017. The event will return to its classic settings, that of an International Congress and Trade fair in the customary surroundings of the Bologna Fiere and the Palazzo dei Congressi.
15/12/2016
The UK's largest wet leisure Exhibition, SPATEX, invites Pool professionals not to miss its 21st anniversary spectacular - the biggest and best Show in its history - from 31st January to 2nd February!
14/12/2016
Tecmark Corp. acquired North Shore Safety GFCI/ELCI (circuit breakers) in September 2016. The first one is specialised in design, development and manufacture of electro-mechanical, electronic controls, and control systems for OEMs and end users for pressure, temperature and time sensing...
12/12/2016
The unique test facility comprises five outdoor 8m x 4m 1.2m swimming pool located side by side.
10/12/2016
The EuroSpaPoolNews team has been invited in Muurame, in central Finland, at the manufacturer of stoves and saunas cabins, HARVIA. We accompagnied Franck George, Rachel Chambert and Thierry Schneider from the French company ASCOMAT, distributor of Harvia products for 6 years and importer of the...
06/12/2016
BISHTA & SPATA come together to promote and celebrate the excellence of their member companies nationwide and overseas. These annual awards highlight the achievements of the wet leisure industry, by showcasing the best examples of design, construction, installation and innovation and they provide...
30/11/2016
The Swimming Pool market will have its trade fair in Madrid, organised by IFEMA. Tecnova-PISCINAS will hold its first edition from 28 February to 3 March 2017 at Feria de Madrid. The Trade Fair Institution of Madrid's new project sets out to address and respond to market demand for an exhibition...
30/11/2016
One of the world-leading specialists in the design and manufacture of Ozone, Ultraviolet and AOP water treatment systems will be marketed under triogen® brand for products, which are precision engineered systems for leisure, aquarium and aquaculture applications.
30/11/2016
The 13th Annual World Aquatic HealthTM Conference (WAHC) saw a surge of attendees throughout the two-and-a-half-day conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. The National Swimming Pool FoundationⓇ (NSPFⓇ) hosted the successful event at the Sheraton Music City Hotel from October 19-21, 2016.
29/11/2016
The manufacturer focuses its communication on the five good reasons to choose the professional Age de l’EAU products: a comprehensive range of products with clear colour codes, a chlorine range free of boric acid, products made in Europe, meeting “Pool standards” that is to say, they are of...
29/11/2016
This year, WhatSpa? magazine awarded three Best Buy Awards to Caldera® Spas and three Best Buy Awards to Hot Spring®. The Capitolo, Marino and Cantabria models from Caldera® were the winners in their category. While 3 models from the Hot Spring® brand, EnvoyTM NXT, FlairTM and SX, won prizes...
25/11/2016
At the recent Piscine Global Show, which has just ended, new products and innovations of the Pool and Spa industry were highlighted by the exhibitors. Distinctive technological innovations and solutions that meet one or more "sustainable development" criteria have been examined by a jury of...
25/11/2016
This year LPW Ceramic Pools opened a new showroom in the vicinity of its 8.000 m² production plant in Flemish Brabant, Belgium. This new experimental showroom allows potential buyers to discover full-size LPW pools via an appointment with their dealer.
25/11/2016
SPATEX, the UK’s leading wet leisure Exhibitions returns in 2017 and in line with all the European Shows, is moving to a mid-week slot. Returning to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena and celebrating its 21st Anniversary, the Show promises a large line-up of wet leisure exhibitors from home and abroad.
24/11/2016
Following the acquisition of the Spanish manufacturing company, Kripsol, by Hayward Industries, we met Richard LACHANCE, International Vice President in charge of Europe, who answered our questions. Why did you buy Kripsol?
18/11/2016
The 50th interbad has drawn to a successful close in Stuttgart. The exhibitors, visitors and organisers all agree: The trade fair for swimming pools, saunas and spas was an absolute success. On an exhibition area spanning over 35,000 square metres, 437 exhibitors presented new products, practical...
17/11/2016
AQUA ITALY announces the transfer of the representation rights of its products for the swimming pool market in France to the company AQUA FRANCE, represented by Michael SPURGIN. This rapprochement will allow AQUA ITALY to focus on its industrial development activities by entrusting the marketing...
17/11/2016
The flocculent business and the FLOVIL brand marketed by Weltico, has been taken over since the month of May by CRISTALIS, a newly created company headed by David Hamouni. His goal: to continue the development and follow-up of a range that is among the well-known brands in its field in the pool...
17/11/2016
From November 2016, the brand "PISCINE GLOBAL" is the new common name for the entire network of international exhibitions of the pool and wellness sector organized by GL events Exhibitions (Piscine Global Lyon). A change with a view to giving these events greater visibility and a stronger appeal.
15/11/2016
bsw-infotage is an industry event with a long tradition. It began as an industry get-together away from the international trade fairs with the focus on people rather than products - a venue where attendees would have time to exchange ideas and chat to business partners and customers in a relaxed...
10/11/2016
POOL TECHNOLOGIE turns 25 this year at the Piscine Global exhibition and fully intends to celebrate this with its customers and with the industry professionals from around the world! This event gives it the opportunity to present its entire range and its new products for the coming season, the...
09/11/2016
With the Piscine Global exhibition, organised by GL EVENTS from the 15th to 18th November in Lyon, just a few days away, Noémi PETIT, Director of the show, talks to us about this new edition.
09/11/2016
The Riiot Labs company markets 'blue by Riiot', their smart pool analyser, available as a world first at the Piscine Global 2016 expo. It’s the first floating connected object dedicated to pool maintenance. Autonomous, discrete, and intelligent, it continuously analyses the water quality of your...
09/11/2016
In 2017, celebrating 90-years, BAYROL reaffirms its position among the leaders in the market for pool water treatments, giving a new momentum to the chlorine tablet market. The brand thereby intends to better satisfy the needs of its clients, distributors and end customers.
08/11/2016
In order to unite its various sites and services around a strong image of the company, Clement CHAPATON, Chairman of Annonay Productions France, wished to give the company a new logo that reflected its reputation and status. The result was a new graphical identity with pure lines, modern and...
04/11/2016
After closing their doors on the 2016 event on Tuesday afternoon, the team behind Hot Tub Living Expo has received good feedback from exhibitors on the quality of the customers attending the event.
04/11/2016
Created in 1979, the international Piscine Global exhibition has grown into a leading global trade fair for pool and spa professionals, bringing together more than 550 exhibiters during its last edition in 2014 and presenting more than 1,000 brands. Constructors, distributors, promoters, private...
04/11/2016
