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PISCINE 2008 – the specialist pool
market
The latest statistics for the French pool
industry before the tougher trading
conditions of 2008 saw 98,000 additional
pools built in 2007, up 7% compared to 2006.
“More innovative and more accessible,
the swimming pool sector is multiplying
products and services so as to satisfy
different requirements and styles. Another
current trend is represented by spas, saunas
and steam baths all showing strong sales
growth,” said a spokesman for Piscine.
Roundtable discussions at the show will
include how to create a show-room,
adapting to new regulations, finding the UK TRADE TO HAVE
right training organisation, learning about STRONG PRESENCE IN
the latest sales techniques… all with FRANCE
specialists in the field and illustrations of More than a dozen UK specialist pool
practical examples. and spa companies with a strong eye
on European sales will be exhibiting
AQUALIE 2008 – the focus on the at Piscine in Lyons.
health market The companies are only part of a
The French show has decided to separate strong UK presence at the three day
out its well being and health business – event which will also be boosted by
highlighting larger commercial pools and visitors looking for new products,
the commercial opportunities available. new trends and innovations.
Hotel spas, swimming pools in fitness or The show – the largest in Europe
leisure centres, bubble baths in health this year is held at Lyons every two
establishments… all require careful design years with Barcelona hosting the top
and maintenance. European show in alternate years and
Under the theme “Baths and traditions is always the focus of attention from
New Heatstar
of the world”, several types of Hammam, the British market.
saunas, spas… will be on show. From Leading the UK delegation of
Gemini on view
Nordic baths with the traditional Russian exhibitors is Certikin who now have The Lyon show has given Heatstar the
“Banya” sauna, to Polynesian baths with Certikin France as a trading base. chance to show off its new Gemini
the shower tunnel and musical bath, all Other exhibitors include: Climate Control Unit.
sources of inspiration will be on show in BZC INTERNATIONAL - stand 66A06 UK visitors will be able to see features
order to promote different spa concepts. CATALINA SPAS - stand 4D14 like Heatstar’s latest low energy digital
The 10th Aqualie Congress of swimming CERTIKIN - stand 66G38 fan technology, together with the ‘all-in-
pools and aqua-leisure centres will also be HEATSTAR - stand 9F38 one’ dehumidifier heat pump and fresh air
open to the public with more than 200 LEISURERITE UK LTD - stand 4B20 heat pump concept.
delegates for a series of conferences on the MASTER SPAS EUROPE - stand 4D02 Heatstar’s application software has also
theme: “Swimming pools, a vector for MONARCH SPA - stand 8C94 been upgraded to demonstrate the
economic, social and cultural development”. PALINTEST LTD - stand 46C03 tangible benefit in reduced running costs
New in 2008, major cosmetics brands will PLASTIPACK LTD - stand 67C06 possible on each project from the use of
be present to provide recommendations SPA CREST EUROPE - stand 4D05 the Gemini.
and guidance to establishments wishing to SPAFORM UK LTD - stand 8D84 Billed as the solution to help with very
carry out a wellness project. Based on their WATERCO EUROPE LTD - stand 7D35 high energy prices, the new Gemini,
experience, the brands will present which can be seen on stand 9F38 at Lyon,
partnership programmes in which they have represents the ‘state of the art’ approach
taken part, helping professionals to bring and are increasingly appreciated day and for low energy climate control within both
their projects to life, from the design to the night. To enhance the pool environment domestic and commercial indoor pools.
implementation. once the sun has set, and to create a warm The new Gemini units are constructed
and friendly atmosphere, lighting becomes from highest quality anodised aluminium
WELLGREEN 2008 an essential element to be integrated in frame chassis and all units are tailored
Fitting the pool into the garden, the the swimming pool design. As a new exactly to the actual requirements of the
location and size of the deck, choosing the approach to bathing, the natural bathing application and plant room in terms of
furniture and accessories, selecting will also be on show with a presentation orientation and performance.
materials, planning design… landscaping focused on pool design and layout.
the pool environment, themes for the first Recommendations and tips will be given
HEA
Wellgreen event. The Lighting Village area on how to combine nature, environment
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01983 521465
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“THERE IS STILL GROWTH IN THE MARKET. IT MAY NOT
COME FROM ALL ACROSS THE BOARD BUT VALUE FOR
MONEY IS NOW CRITICAL. AND INNOVATION AND NEW
TECHNOLOGY MUST BE DEVELOPED”
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