Three men have been jailed for fraud following their involvement in a former Rugeley-based hot tub distribution business. Simon Foster, aged 49, Stuart Cox, 40 and Johnathan Husselbee, 37, were sentenced at Stafford Crown Court. Foster was jailed for three-and-a-half years, Cox was sentenced to two-and-a-half years and Husselbee was jailed for two years. The three men … [Read more...]
Hydro-Active Pools & Spas open weekend success
Doncaster-based Hydro-active Pools & Spas recently hosted a bumper hot tub Open Weekend to celebrate the summer sports fest that Britain has been enjoying throughout June and July. Andy Price and his team were encouraging local clientele to 'treat themselves for summer' by winding down in their very own Vita Spa hot tub or xStream swim spa. Visitors flocked to the … [Read more...]
Have Your Say on Domestic Pool Water Standards
Following the release of some draft European Standards, SPATA is urging the industry to have its say on the documents, as they will affect domestic swimming pool water standards not only in the UK, but across a total of 33 countries in Europe. SPATA has been working tirelessly at home and abroad with colleagues on the British Standards (BSI) Committee responsible for … [Read more...]
New Caldera Spas Celio fits the bill
Inspired by the Seven Hills of Rome, the Celio is the latest addition in the Vacanza Series of Caldera hot tubs. The Celio is a 3-person hot tub with lounger and is the perfect solution if you have a tight budget and or a small garden with space constraints. It incorporates all of Caldera’s signature comfort, performance and style features including 18 stainless steel jets, … [Read more...]
Sally ‘surprises’ friend with long lost sisters
When Sally Koob of Aquafinesse in West Wales learned that her close friend, June Holmes, had not seen her three sisters in over sixty years, she vowed she would do something about it. Sally says that when she got home and told her husband Dieter about her conversation with June, she remembers remarking that she couldn't bear the thought of being without any member of her … [Read more...]
Gem of a launch
To celebrate their tenth anniversary midlands-based Sapphire Leisure are opening a brand new showroom at the end of March on Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore, near Coventry. The new flagship showroom will serve Warwick, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Coventry and surrounding villages. When Company Directors, Keith Ruggles and Andy McBride established Sapphire Leisure in 2004, … [Read more...]
Trio join Certikin swim spa range
Certikin is sinking additional dealer offerings into its thriving relationship with Catalina Swim Spas with a trio of new models in the Olympic range. Certikin has announced its launch of the imposing Olympic 21/6 dual temperature model which comes in at 6400mm x 2280mm x 1370mm and is the largest swim spa that Catalina Spas has ever built. It has an 8,500 litre capacity and … [Read more...]
Fast lane retailing features
Spa Crest Europe is hitting the fast lane to attract UK retailers to its growing dealer network with the promotion of a unique hot tub feature. The world’s first carbon fibre manufactured hot tubs were showcased at SPATEX earlier this month alongside a carbon fibre composed F1 racing car and Spa Crest Europe Managing Director Tony Welsby believes it will put dealers in pole … [Read more...]
Hot tubs pip rival choices
Retailers have been boosted by a survey that has revealed hot tubs are in the top three of a dream ‘wish list’ of ten choices of extra additions to be incorporated in British homes. According to the survey by self storage service Lovespace, having space for a hot tub is the main choice for a third of respondents and is only pipped by an indoor pool and the number one pick of … [Read more...]
Award following record sales
Hydropool specialists The Pool & Spa Company have been celebrating posting record sales results for the second successive year. In 2012 the family-run dealership, with Theo Mantoura at the helm, registered its best ever results but managed to surpass that feat in 2013 by capitalising on the warm weather and an enhanced showroom. A Platinum Award for Excellence in … [Read more...]