HOT TUB & SWIM SPA NEWS
APSP/IHTA Joins European Portable Hot Tub Standards Harmonization Work Group
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) and the International Hot Tub Association (IHTA) have announced joining the European Portable Hot Tub Standards Harmonization Work Group spearheaded by the British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) and DIN, the German institute for standardisation.
Hot Tub Firm Swamped With Enquiries After Appearance On ‘The Apprentice’
Urban Cedar Managing Director Antony Perry has said that his company has been inundated with enquiries about their unique hot tub designs following a starring role in a recent episode of the BBC’s hit show ‘The Apprentice’. The company’s unique hybrid conce pt cedarwood product was featured during the eighth episode of the BBC1 series. It was filmed in May at the Royal Bath & West Show where Urban Cedar was exhibiting and achieved 30 hot tub sales during the four-day event. The exposure has helped to make an instant impact by increasing the company’s profile to potential customers. It follows the company’s achievement in becoming a hot tub supplier for Hoseasons this year. “The Apprentice has been fantastic
exposure for us and excellent publicity for our products,” said Antony. “It was quite an entertaining episode and we’ve had a very positive result from it.
“Everybody we’ve been speaking to has seen the programme. We’ve also been swamped with telephone calls and emails from people saying they’ve seen our hot tubs on TV and would like to receive further information. “It was a good exercise for us and has put our name out there in the market, but we really have had to put a lot of work into the process to achieve this success.”
Urban Cedar Hot Tubs 01934 833 844
www.urbancedarhottubs.co.uk
Motorised ASC-2 Takes The Strain Out Of Cover Lifting
As part of their ever-widening range of hot tub and spa cover solutions, Aqua Spa Supplies have introduced the ASC-2 motorised spa cover lift system from US manufacturer Auto Spa Cover.
Operation of the automated ASC-2 is easy. Using a remote control, you can now simply open and close your spa cover with just the press of a button.
Some of the features include:
• Remote controlled operation • Self locking
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The mission of the group is to harmonize global safety standards for portable hot tubs. “APSP/IHTA has committed 15,000 euro for the next three years to assist in the standards process,” said APSP President and CEO Rich Gottwald. “Global harmonization of portable hot tub standards is important to the future success of spa manufacturing and ultimately will increase consumer satisfaction with a consistent product.” Bob Lauter, CEO of Master Spas and key member of the APSP/IHTA initiative remarked that this effort was several years in the making with interest from across the globe. “Swedish colleagues initially convened a meeting in 2013 to discuss a way forward, and now through cooperation between many nations, we are on the verge of harmonising standards to increase efficiency and equality in trade and use.”
• Safety benefits as system requires remote to open cover • Automatic lift (electrically operated) • Heavy lift capability • Easy mounting • Universal assembly for different manufacturers of hot tubs / spas • Weatherproof motors • Powdercoated frame and mounting system
To install the ASC-2, the clearance requirements are: back 18” and sides 6” and the minimum height required is two thirds of the cover length, (front to back).
Aqua Spa Supplies 01245 477400
www.aquaspasupplies.co.uk www.swimmingpoolnews.co.uk
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