UK POOL & SPA EXPO, NEC, BIRMINGHAM, UK
SHOW PREVIEW
Birmingham Beckons
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH EVENT IN 2013, THE UK POOL & SPA EXPO RETURNS TO BIRMINGHAM IN FEBRUARY 2014. WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT By Jon Wadeson
Taking place from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 February in The Pavilion at the NEC in Birmingham, the event offers a platform to both trade and public visitors. Organisers have moved the dates for this year’s show to later in February to coincide with The Caravan & Camping Show with the hope of attracting more of the general public to the event.
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The exhibition which is hailed as the UK’s only independent wet leisure event has caught the attention of the global industry and is welcoming exhibitors from UK, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Hungary, USA and more.
There’s more than just new products on offer – the exhibition’s industry partnerships have developed with the introduction of the world renowned NSPF CPO certification course which will conclude on site on the 20 February. The CPO course will offer individuals within the UK and European wet leisure
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industry the tools to manage wet leisure facilities proficiently, safely and economically. In addition to the NSPF CPO course an extended seminar programme will provide invaluable advice on business and technical knowledge.
For visitors, getting to the exhibition should be a straight forward affair. The NEC has an international airport and train station on site – both within a few minutes reach of the exhibition halls. The venue is also at the
K Pool & Spa Expo continues to develop on the success of the inaugural 2013 event.
heart of the UK motorway network (M1/M5/ M6/M6 Toll/M40 and M42) and is within two hour drive time of almost 40% of the UK’s population. Registered visitors that do travel by car will benefit from complimentary parking too.
Once inside, all visitors will no doubt appreciate the free Wi-Fi that’s on offer whilst at the show plus the various other facilities. There’s even the chance to win a fantastic Cedartree Gazebo with a value of over £2,000. So with plenty on offer to do and see, we take a closer look at just some of the companies and products that will be at the 2014 exhibition.
NEW MODELS FROM ARTESIAN SPAS Artesian Spas Europe will be exhibiting at the UK Pool and Spa Expo for the 2nd time after a successful 2013 show. The company will be exhibiting their full range of hot tubs including the unique Platinum Elite range to all UK spa and pool retailers. They will also have some of their UK dealers on hand to assist any potential direct consumers. Artesian are particularly interested in talking with spa and pool retailers from Wales, Scotland and
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