Following the SPATEX show in February, companies have been “quick off the starting blocks” to exhibit at the 2025 edition, organisers say. At time of writing, there are reportedly just a few stands remaining to be booked.
With a reported almost 20% increase in visitors, SPATEX 2024 was a big step for the event. Show organiser, Michele Bridle, says: “SPATEX 2025 is still some six months away, but we have already sold well over 85% exhibition space. 2024 was undeniably one of the best editions to date, but what is good can always be made better, so we are busy redoubling our efforts and making fresh plans for the 29th edition.
“Our brand-new website launched this month. Featuring new graphics, industry events, exhibitors’ news and the latest product launches, there’s no better place to keep your finger on the pulse.”
One aspect SPATEX is looking to repeat in 2025 is the show’s close collaboration with the industry’s key associations, such as PWTAG (Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group), RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society), WMSoc (Water Management Society), IOS, (Institute of Swimming), LCA (Legionella Control Association). This is in addition to reinforcing the long-established relationships that the exhibition holds dear with ISPE (Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers) and, of course, those industry bodies under the BSPF (British Swimming Pool Federation) umbrella – SPATA (Swimming Pool & Allied Trades Association), BISHTA (British & Irish Spa & Hot Tub Association) and PIP (Pool Industry Promotion).
Bridle says: “With industry stalwart, and long-time friend of SPATEX, Ross Alcock, passing the baton of ISPE general manager to Luke Griffiths, we look forward to further cementing those ties. Luke is, of course, no stranger to SPATEX, having worked closely with the show in his previous role of technical manager for Pool Plant at the Swimming Teachers Association (STA).
“Now entering the eleventh year of staging the show at Coventry Building Society Arena, SPATEX is delighted that the venue has recently won the Operations Team of the Year Award at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024,” says Bridle. “This prestigious award is in addition to the many other accolades that the arena has received over the years. It is a world-class venue with excellent transport links.”
The SPATEX foundation
To date, over £1.86m has been raised by SPATEX and re-invested into the industry, organisers say. The main beneficiaries have been ISPE (to support some of its education initiatives), BSPF, SPATA, BISHTA and PIP, to assist them with their respective roles in the industry.
The directors are keen to receive applications for other worthwhile initiatives that fall into one of the following four categories: training, education, research or other support. Further information and the application form can be downloaded at www.spatex.co.uk
SPATEX 2025 will take place from 4-6 February at the Coventry Building Society arena.
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helen@spatex.co.uk
