Pool & Spa Scene: LIW REVIEW
business ideas, to retain and both attract new customers. With well over 300 companies taking part, the well- organised exhibition areas did not disappoint.
One of six distinctive sectors at the all encompassing leisure
show, the pool and spa featured products and services as diverse as swimwear to counter current machines on more than 50 stands. The compact water leisure area, which included the Pool & Spa magazine team, provided the perfect opportunity to network with industry colleagues, keep up to date with industry trends and source the latest products , technologies and services to hit the market.
TIDAL WAVE
One of the more obvious trends was the tidal wave of growth in aquatic fi tness with no less than seven companies all displaying offerings of variety of underwater machines. Competition is also picking up in the fi eld of plant room training management with a surge in choice of both courses and service-delivery companies.
Add a healthy mix of swimwear from goggle to ‘tankinis’ and it made for a colourful LIW that benefi ted from a brighter, fresher coat of paint. Other sectors, as well as Pool & Spa, at the show included: • Play and Attractions • Eat and Drink • Leisure Facilities • Sport • Health and Fitness • Play and Attractions
The Leisure Facilities section was packed with everything a commercial facility needs to improve its overall performance. Varied companies taking part offered varied aspects of facility management from signage to changing room lockers and from
Access Issues Suntrap Systems, the access
specialists, displayed the EZ Pool Lift™ an affordable, manually operated lift ideal for residential and commercial applications. The lift can be used on in-ground spas and can also accommodate pool wall heights of up to 26” (66 cms). Their practical Portable Pro Lift which requires no poolside fi xings. The Portable Pro Pool Lift™ is the only completely portable aquatic lift on the market that has a 28.5 stones (400 lbs/181 kilos) lifting capacity. This lift requires no anchors and
ABOVE: Aimed at the commercial leisure markets, LIW offers a mixed menu to ensure it has something to offer all tastes.
energy effi ciency to uniforms and ticketing. The Play and Attractions area of the show was run in conjunction with the Play Providers Association offering inspiration and education on how to provide imaginative but safe play facilities for young and old. Highlights included chances to try out dare devil antics such as the Sky Trail, high ropes challenge and a popular zip wire.
Health and Fitness was sponsored by long-term LIW supporters the Fitness Industry Asssociation. With the plethora of lycra only
can easily be wheeled from poolside when not needed. The lift features a compact, low profi le frame that does not intrude into the pool when not being used. This lift is ideal for situations where discretion and esthetics are required. Its compactness and
portability make it one of our more popular lifts.
Suntrap also launched the British- made, new Swimsuit Dryer which is straight-forward to install and easy to
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use with a stylish casing available in various colours and optional LED lights for added appeal. Suntrap Systems
Tel. +44 (0)121 428 1155
www.suntrap-systems
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