In 2011, we saw the devastating effects of precursor chemicals when a homemade explosive device was detonated in Oslo, Norway, killing eight people and injuring 90 – with a bomb made using chemicals readily available in Australia.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is currently carrying out safety audits on pool builders.
Greater onus on building contractors is expected to create an unfair increase in administration costs, as the Federal Government plans to introduce a new reporting regime for building contractors from July 1, 2012.
As part of an effort to reduce peak demand in South East Queensland, Energex is helping pool owners buy efficient pumps and connect to off-peak power supply.
Sydney Water has presented the results of its rainwater tank study – and they contain potential for the pool industry to pick up some new business.
Australian company Waterco’s European division has opened a new facility in France. Located in Lyon, the new office will allow the company to service neighbouring countries as well as the French market.
The Exposit Events’ “Splashed Outdoor Living Expo” supposedly planned to be held at Penrith on the weekend of November 19 and 20 did not exist. Anyone who paid money to Exposit Events or the organiser, Martin Lomm, should contact Fair Trading immediately.
Freedom Pools & Spas has announced the certification of their environmental management system to AS/NZS ISO14001.
Australian pool equipment manufacturer Davey has purchased its French and Italian distributors to help grow its share of the European market.
Supa-Stelth Pumps has signed a JV agreement with a Chinese company to produce giant concrete pumps capable of moving 55,000 tonnes of water per hour – billed as the world’s largest easily fabricated water pumps.
