The value of SPATEX - Spatex 2020 - SPATEX 2020 the pool, spa & wellness show

Why support SPATEX?

SPATEX is “By the Industry, For the Industry” …but what does that mean?

Before SPATA and its forerunner, the Association of Swimming Pool Contractors (ASPC), started in the 1960′s, the Industry had no central core, no common purpose. Then along came SPATA and later BISHTA, creating the standards by which pools and spas should be built and providing a Code of Ethics for ethical trading. Twenty four years ago, SPATEX was created as the trade’s showcase, with the express intention of giving all profits back to the Industry. Hence the phrase, “By the Industry, For the Industry” was born and has since become synonymous with the Exhibition. SPATEX existed and continues to exist purely for the promotion and lobbying of the Industry.

Why is a successful SPATEX important for the UK Industry?

With no profits from SPATEX, there would be little chance of funds for Pool Industry Promotions (PIP) to promote the Industry to both the trade and the consumer media. There would be restricted opportunities for the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) and other relevant companies to lobby, on the Industry’s behalf, at home and abroad.

SPATEX has heritage and the Industry's support

SPATEX represents a large swathe of the water leisure Industry and, as such, it is enriched by the backing of a great number of prestigious associations for example, the Swimming Teachers Association (STA), the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA), Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) and the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG).

SPATEX has raised and distributed over a staggering £1.6 million in its 24-year history

Exhibitors

Exhibitors

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Visitors

Visitors

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Show Highlights

Show Highlights

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Gallery

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Fantastic Show. The first two days we received non-stop enquiries. The quality of leads has been excellent and it has attracted the right customers. We will be re-booking the same space next year. The build-up was very easy and hassle free, the free coffee and tea are always a plus as well.

DOMINIC MOSELEY
VILLEROY & BOCH
We had an excellent Show! Regardless of what the footfall was after all the weather warnings not to travel, we consider that this year has been the most positive for us in respect of the quality of consistent enquiries over the three days including a number of swimming pool installers up until then we had never supplied spas to. We’re going to be very busy following all these enquiries up. Our thanks go to Michele and the team and the Ricoh Arena.

DARREN TILLYER
GMT SPAS INTERNATIONAL
One of the best shows that Fairlocks has enjoyed and credit should go to Organiser, Michele Bridle and her team in making the event such a success. Now let’s look forward to a successful summer season. Great to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. Roll on SPATEX 2020!

JULIAN HUNNABLE
FAIRLOCKS
This is our first year of exhibiting in our own right and it is definitely a Show we will be returning to in 2020. We have come away with a few good pool contractor and end user contacts. It’s been a great experience.

MELANIE KILLEN
RECOTHERM
We have been in the industry for 17 years but this has been the first time that we have exhibited at SPATEX. We used the Show as a platform to launch the Ikon spa and we have received a fantastic response. We will definitely be back next year.

ANTHONY SCHNEIKERT
SPA SOLUTIONS
It’s been another excellent Show. We took some big orders for both our spa covers and filters. We also had an excellent response to our new products, the Spapal dispenser and the Vertex inflatable spa cover.

JON HICKS
SPAEURO
It was a great Show for us. There was a lot of interest in our SaniStream filtration system, particularly from Center Parcs. Organiser, Michele Bridle has made this 23rd edition her best yet!

GIL GINGELL
DARLLY EUROPE
This has been our best Show so far. The second day proved our busiest, with lots of requests for quotes of natural pools and ponds. The build-up and breakdown all ran smoothly.

SARAH MILLS
ON-SITE POOL LININGS
It’s been really worth it, we’ve had three very busy days. We’ve got some really good new contacts, including those from private and public pools plus from all walks of the industry. We will be back in force next year.

MIKE CAUSER
DRYDEN AQUA
This is the first SPATEX we have exhibited and it has been very beneficial for us. We have had some really positive leads including from Ireland and multiple leisure centres.

CHRIS MUMFORD
MDH WIRELESS
The set-up was the smoothest we have had so far and the support from Michele and her team was efficient and professional as always. Planning now starts for 2020, which is Heatstar’s 40th anniversary.

MARK OSMAN
HEATSTAR
It’s been a very successful Show and we are really pleased with the flow of good quality enquiries. I am looking forward to SPATEX's continued growth.

NEIL MURRAY
CERTIKIN INTERNATIONAL
This has been the best Show to date. It’s the quality and not the quantity and SPATEX 2019 has brought some top quality leads.

SIMON JAY
CERTIDOS
It was a good Show. We have picked up quite a few new domestic pool builders. Well done SPATEX.

DICK GOODALL
POOL COVER PARTS LTD