SPN (Swimming Pool News) June 2020

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PEOPLE NEWS

Dorian Davies To Lead ePropelled Sales In The Water Pump Sector

Fairlocks Pool Products Welcome Their Latest Appointment Oxford-based Fairlocks Pool Products have announced that David SteptoeBrown has joined the expanding organisation as an installation engineer working with their successful range of Covrex automatic slatted cover systems. David entered the pool industry in 2013 as a member of the technical sales team at Certikin International. Customers in the South East of the country may remember him as their Regional Sales Executive before he changed roles and became the Sales Manager for two of Certikin’s wellness brands – Caldera Spas and Niveko pools. David is not unfamiliar with site work either, having earned his plumbing NVQ out of secondary school

and studied for his ISPE certification in 2015. With his new role at the company, David is looking forward to catching up with many of the companies he has dealt with over the years as well as meeting a number of new faces too. Speaking about the recent appointment, Fairlocks Pool Products Director Paul Webb said: “We are absolutely over the moon to have David join us, he is a great guy with lots of industry experience and he has a ‘can do’ approach to work which is a perfect fit for Fairlocks.” Fairlocks Pool Products 01865 988346 www.fairlocks.co.uk

ePropelled, a leader in magnetic engineering technology for electro-magnetic motors, recently announced that sales in the water pump sector will be led by VP of Sales & Business Development, Dorian Davies, and he will be based out of the company’s UK office in Cardiff. CEO and President Nick Grewal said: “We are lucky to have Dorian join ePropelled with his vast knowledge and industry connections. Also, his proven track record of developing sales channels is crucial to our next phase of growth and to help bring our company to its rightful place as a leading company in propulsion markets.” Dorian has been involved in the swimming pool and hot tub industry for over 30 years, working in frontline sales and marketing roles for some of the world’s biggest names in swimming pools, hot tubs, sauna and steam. With experience in both B2B and B2C environments, he is one of the most recognised faces in the industry, Dorian serves on the committee of BISHTA (The British and Irish Spa & Hot Tub Association), and has had many articles on selling and marketing published in the trade press over the years. Commenting on his appointment, Dorian said: “ePropelled has some of the most revolutionary and innovative products to come to market at a pivotal time in the evolution of the global economy, backed by a wonderful team of people; I relish the opportunity of working with this team to make ePropelled a household name in the markets we serve.” ePropelled 029 2115 6075 www.epropelled.com

Celebrating 75 Years Of Pioneering Together Grundfos marked its anniversary by celebrating a commitment through generations to strong values, creating a better future and making an impact by pioneering together. From the very first pump in 1945 to today’s digital solutions, Grundfos has been synonymous with a pioneering spirit, social awareness and innovative solutions. The 75th anniversary was dedicated to the shared values of the company’s 19,280 colleagues all over the world. The official anniversary date was 12 May, and employees celebrated in their local teams. For many, this took take place digitally, as a number of employees were working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite that, it was an occasion to reflect on the past, present and future.

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“Thanks to our talented and diverse global team, we continue to push forward with a constant eye on pioneering solutions that shape our entire industry and beyond,” said Mads Nipper, Group President & CEO of Grundfos. The pump company’s history began at the end of the Second World War, when Grundfos founder and engineer Poul Due Jensen was asked by a local farmer if he could procure a pump. However, there was a shortage of

almost everything, so he had to develop and construct a complete quality water supply from scratch. The solution proved a great success and, as history shows, the foundation of the organisation we know today. Besides being an innovative spirit, Poul Due Jensen was very conscious of collaboration and made Grundfos an inclusive workplace, stating that everyone has the power to contribute. ”If you’re on your own you can do a little, but you can do a lot when you work together to do the job,” he said, crediting employees as a key element to the results created. Grundfos Pumps Ltd 0845 200 0912 www.grundfos.com

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