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SPN AUG 2011 PeopleNews
Norman Macmillan, Managing Director of BTU Pool Services and a guest of CPC took top prize on the day
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WATERCO HELPS NICOLA’S FUND RAISING
Waterco Europe were delighted to help raise money in donating a MultiCyclone filtration unit at a fund raising event to help Nicola Metalli to raise money for the children’s charity “Whizz-Kidz” by running the 2011 London Marathon.
CPC CUSTOMERS ENJOY A DAY AT THE RACES
There’s nothing quite like a day out at the races.
Pool and spa chemical and dosing specialists Complete Pool Controls Ltd, treated some of their lucky AquaSPArkle and own label customers and trade contacts to a hospitality package at the Cheltenham Festival. The day was such a success that CPC have rebooked for another 30 customers at Cheltenham festival 2012.
Said Mark Ramsden from CPC: “It was a great day out and a chance for us to thank our customers. Next year we’ll see if any of our customers can manage to get themselves a bit better luck on the course.” The day’s winners and losers included BTU Managing Director Norman Macmillan who took first prize in the draw at the event with Maxine Newson from Newson Swimming Pools in Norwich having to make do with the wooden spoon.
MICHAEL JOINS AT KEY TIME IN MARKETING STRATEGY
Golden Coast has appointed Michael Grenfell to bring additional business management skills to the company, especially related to marketing, as the company continues its drive for innovation in the UK’s wet leisure industry. A graduate in Business Management Marketing at Cardiff University, Michael will work closely
with his colleagues in business development, a timely appointment as the company will soon unveil its new marketing strategy.
Michael achieved both Gold and Silver levels in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme completing expeditions and helping as a volunteer on various projects. He is a keen sportsman, enjoying playing tennis, golf and football, which he has played up to university level, including in an inter-university team while at Cardiff.
“Michael’s marketing degree included relationship management and communications, as well as market research and consumer behaviour, all essential elements of the new marketing approach we have adopted. He brings with him some fresh young ideas that match perfectly our new strategy of innovation, knowledge and commitment to our customers,” said Jamie Adams, Managing Director of Golden Coast.
Nicola, joint owner of Kent based pond specialist Koi Zen, ran the marathon in a personal best time of 5hrs 20minutes beating her last year’s time by over 25 minutes and raising £1,000s for her chosen charity.
Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children the chance to lead a more independent life. Their service meets their individual mobility needs and ensures they get the right mobility equipment, advice and training at the right time so that they can enjoy an active childhood at home, at school and at play.
CARL ENTICOTT BUYS PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS
A Rugby-based swimming pool business has been bought by one of its employees. Carl Enticott secured a six-figure loan to acquire Progressive For All Seasons. The business, which currently employs five people, services and repairs swimming pools and sells and installs gas fires.
Progressive has been trading for almost 40 years and has been acquired by Enticott following the previous owner’s retirement earlier this year. Progressive is the trading name of Swimming Pool Supplies and Services Ltd who since 1971 we have been designing, manufacturing, selling, installing, maintaining and exporting swimming pools. The business also markets and sells fires and fireplaces. The business, based in Rugby, is a member of SPATA and uses a team of swimming pool engineers, sales
staff and sub-contractors.
Carl Enticott worked for Progressive for nine years as a Contracts Manager and engineer before deciding to purchase the company.
He said: “It has been a very exciting year for the business. I thoroughly enjoy working in both industries, so when the opportunity came up to purchase Progressive, I jumped at the chance.
“The swimming pool side of the business has been extremely busy over the past few months, thanks in part to the surprisingly good weather we’ve had. It’s great to be able to hit the ground running so soon after embarking on this new venture and we expect to be able to further grow the company over the coming year.” The loan was secured through the government-backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme.
Carl Enticott with Nigel Arnold from Lloyds TSB Commercial
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