114 | Aquanort Pools T T Kim Newth Award-winning team celebrates 60th The Aquanort Pools’ team celebrate at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. POOL INDUSTRY Hot on the heels of winning a prestigious Marlborough Business Excellence Award last year, Aquanort Pools is celebrating 60 years as a successful family owned and operated business in the region. When Aquanort Pools received the Manufacturing and Construction sector award at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2023, it was a proud moment for their whole team. The accolade honours a remarkable intergenerational success story and a deep rooted, ongoing commitment to excellence. “For six decades, Aquanort Pools has upheld a tradition of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction,” says Tom Norton, General Manager at Aquanort Pools. “Winning this award is a significant achievement for us: it not only acknowledges our past achievements, but also encourages us to continue refining our operations. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce for this esteemed recognition.” He also paid tribute to their dedicated staff, noting that their service has been integral to the company’s success, as well as their loyal customers, who appreciate Aquanort Pools’ friendly and professional service. In Marlborough, the Norton name is synonymous with quality swimming pools, along with pool products and services. Tom’s grandfather started the family business in 1964, and then Tom’s parents, Greg and Nicola, carried on the name and legacy. Aquanort Pools continued to flourish under their leadership. Ongoing growth saw the company move to their current premises – at 12 Timandra Place, Blenheim – in 2006. Aquanort Pools is now into its third generation with Tom and his wife Nicola stepping up to take the business into the future. “We see ourselves as guardians of the business for the people coming ahead and are continually trying to better it. We’re definitely looking at where the business is going, looking to the future. For example, we have recently become climate care certified and are the first swimming pool company in the South Island to receive this certification. It means we’re adapting our practices around how swimming pools are being built, with a focus on being more energy efficient and more conservative around water use.” As well as designing and building high standard concrete swimming pools, Aquanort offers pre-formed fibreglass Compass Pools and operates a dedicated spa pool showroom with brands to suit a wide range of requirements. Through 60 years of service in Marlborough, Aquanort Pools has gained a well-earned reputation for creating unique pools and entertainment spaces, including spas and water features matched to each individual project requirement. “We offer a full specialist service in all areas: design, construction, tiling, paving, pool fencing and landscaping, pool heating, piping and filtration work, right through to water treatment and after sales service. Our valet technicians look after a large number of swimming pools on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis and our full-time service technician is also available for any required maintenance, replacement and repair work on all pools and spas.” Homeowners in Marlborough with older swimming pools in need of attention know they can rely on Aquanort Pools for an efficient revamp service, from re-plastering and re-tiling to re-piping. “Owning a pool ought to be a pleasure and we want our clients to get year-round enjoyment out of their pools.” Aquanort Pools’ well-stocked pool shop, which offers a complete one stop pool service, was named New Zealand’s Best Pool Store and Best Single Location Pool Store at the 2022 SPASA Awards of Excellence that recognise outstanding achievement in the swimming pool and spa industry. At the 2022 awards, Greg Norton was also humbled to receive an industry service award, acknowledging his hard work, dedication, and valuable contribution to the industry. Distributors of Diamond Brite Exposed Aggregate Pool Finishes and proud of our association with Aquanort Pools Imagine owning a swimming pool that saved you money, used less chemicals and CLEANED ITSELF! Home of the self-cleaning pool. We’re proud to have AQUANORT POOLS as our Authorised Compass Pools Dealer for the Nelson and Marlborough regions. To book a free new pool build consultation contact Aquanort on 03 578 5928 OR VISIT AQUANORT.CO.NZ
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