POOL & SPA INDUSTRY
Forge-ing Ahead To Help The Industry Save Energy And Money With Heat Retention Pool Covers
NORTH EAST BASED POOL COVER SPECIALISTS FORGE LEISURE (UK) LTD KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT ENERGY SAVINGS. SPATA MEMBERS SINCE 2000, THE COMPANY ARE ONE OF SEVERAL ORGANISATIONS PROVING INPUT VIA THE DRAFTING OF A EUROPEAN STANDARD FOR SWIMMING POOL COVERS
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orge Leisure (UK) Ltd is a Northumberland based company, employing 18 members of staff. The company has UK and Republic of Ireland coverage and boasts more than 30 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and installation of swimming pool covers. Operating in a 20,000 sq foot unit they have full in-house manufacturing facilities such as a machine tool shop and a GRP laminating unit, enabling bespoke fabrication and lead times second to none.
Chris Bland, Operations Director of Forge Leisure said: “With increases in environmental legislation, emissions reduction is one of the many issues facing pool operators today and, it would appear those taking action to reduce their carbon footprint are not only keeping up with the legislation, but are also building a strong ‘green reputation’. What’s more, when all the financial savings are taken into consideration, you could see pay back in under two years.” Forge Leisure are one of a number
of SPATA members that have been communicating with their Trade Association on the drafting of a European standard for swimming pool covers (BS EN 13451-12). It is seen as important to share feedback for the drafted material and to raise any concerns on what the finished document will look like. Being able to coordinate feedback through SPATA is a useful part of the process to be as efficient as possible.
The company, who have been SPATA members since April 2000 provide a comprehensive range of pool covers, made from quality, innovative materials with a choice of manual or motorised storage systems. They claim their ‘Heat Retention Pool Covers’ range provides a highly efficient method of saving energy and, by implication, money too.
They can create individual systems to suit the client’s own requirements, using the in-house technical design service which will provide a client with three dimensional views of how the pool cover system will look within their own pool hall.
Forge Leisure always point out to their customers that an uncovered swimming pool could be losing up to 80% of its heat through evaporation, thereby concentrating on the potential financial costs of not installing a cover. They also point out that a pool cover will not only help customers feel the benefit in terms of heat reduction losses, but
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additionally, there would be a noticeable reduction in fuel bills. With the associated reduction in chemical evaporation and condensation afforded by a heat reduction pool cover, it will also slow down the structural deterioration of the pool itself, thus saving even more money on structural repairs. The company’s product range has a solution for most pools, from low cost manual fixed and portable rollers to full commercial systems 17 metres in width. Supported by a dedicated service and repair team (looking after all makes of pool cover) Forge Leisure (UK) Limited provides clients with a complete pool cover service.
Forge Leisure have a vast commercial clientele base, including well known brands such as David Lloyd Leisure, Center Parcs, DW Sports Fitness and Virgin Active (to name but a few), whilst also supplying to the discerning private customer who requires the quality and reliability of products used within the commercial sector. SPN
Forge Leisure (UK) Ltd 01670 522022
www.forgeleisure.co.uk
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