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Welcome…
The UK pool and spa industries are privileged to boast some exceptional individuals who simply stand out from the crowd.
One of our most colourful characters is Mr Bob Kent, undisputedly, one of the UK pool and spa industry’s most dynamic marketeers. Bob’s career has spanned more than 50 years, starting with the fi rst shoots of Certikin and now going from strength to strength both at home and abroad with (MSI) Mineral Supplies International.
While Bob can be forgiven for normally focusing his undoubted marketing talents on his own business interests, this year, he felt the timing was right to support SPATA and BISHTA by backing the
SPATEX show that raises vital funds for both trade associations.
For those who attended the SPATA and BISHTA gala dinner, there was an opportunity to see a ten minute video that was produced and funded by Bob with support from a host of sponsors including BISHTA, Stannah Lifts, Certikin and of course, Pool & Spa Scene magazine.
The review refl ected the roots of the industry that began in the 1920s with Rutherford Pools and the industry as we know it that took off in the early Sixties. It included the industry’s fi rst exhibition, fi rst publications and the foundation of SPATA and the ISPE.
The video looked back to 1984 and the formation of the 2000 club when 35 suppliers donated £2,000 into a central public relations and advertising pot raising over £500,000 in seven years – another Bob Kent creation.
Whatever your views on our dynamic, ever-changing industry, it is good to look back and admire the progress made so far in both pool and spa sectors.
It is also exciting to look forward, to celebrate the new, embrace change and encourage fresh approaches. As independent publishers, Pool & Spa Scene will passionately continue to support all businesses and opinions by pro-actively providing an unbiased platform to air all views.
You can see the video for yourself via the You Tube link you will fi nd on
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