This success has allowed the British
business to now employ 20 people and
bring the whole operation in-house,
from imported shell to custom-build,
installation and plumbing.
Alex’s reputation as a leading authority
in the industry was underlined
two years ago when he was named
the youngest president of British
Swimming Pool Federation, which
promotes quality and safety. Compass
were also recently named Pool Retailer
of the Year at the UK Pool and Spa
Awards.
Ongoing Brexit uncertainty has had no
impact on the high-end business, with
demand continuing to rise after their
record-breaking start to the year.
Alex Kemsley said: “To go from building
a family pool with Dad at my childhood
home to designing the world’s
most talked about pool has been an
incredible journey.
“Any nine-year-old boy would enjoy
operating an earth mover to dig out
a hole big enough for a pool. But I
couldn’t have guessed that day that it
would become my life’s work.
“The business was already flying, with
the first quarter of this year proving a
record-breaking period for us.
“This coincided nicely with moving
to the new site in West Sussex, where
we’ve built our own offices and
warehouse.
“We’ve been able to streamline our
operations so everything’s on the same
site now. That allows us to control the
entire process, from importing the shell
to turning it into an installable pool
and then all the digging, plumbing and
electrics on site. We are so proud to
be recognised for our high standards
and it was an honour to be named Pool
Retailer of the Year at the UK Pool and
Spa Awards.
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“We’re also among the largest home
delivery companies by product size and
believe a £100,000 product deserves
a polished process. That’s something
our high-profile customers certainly
appreciate.
“We’re now planning to expand
internationally, after capturing the
world’s imagination with our proposals
for Infinity London.”
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