OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

  In a world where product sales often come before partnerships, O-Care has quietly taken a different route — one grounded in trust, support, and a belief that true growth happens together. When O-Care entered the UK market more than a decade ago, the goal wasn’t just to sell a water care product. “We never […]

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ROLL ON! ROLL OFF!

Aqua Warehouse Group (AWG) is delighted to launch its new rollaway cover for swim spas and hot tubs. Every Roll2Swim cover is custom-built to perfectly fit swim spas up to 7 metres long and 3 metres wide, ensuring a snug and effective seal. Built to last, its strong and durable construction is backed by a […]

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THE NEXT LEVEL FOR ONE-PIECE POOLS

A pivotal new collaboration between HTP Group, Sterck Pools and Ocea UK, looks set to redefine the exciting development of the one-piece pool market in the UK. The collaboration unites Sterck Pools’ renowned expertise as a trusted polypropylene pool manufacturer with HTP Group’s robust UK network for sales, distribution, and aftercare. The cooperation will also […]

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A YEAR OF PROGRESS AND CHANGE

Over the past 12 months, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) has made meaningful strides in expanding its membership, modernising operations, and enhancing engagement across the industry. Membership has grown by nearly 10%, rising to almost 900 members across all categories. This growth reflects the ongoing relevance of ISPE’s educational resources and events, as […]

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WOMEN IN POOL ENGINEERING

  While women currently make up less than 10% of the ISPE membership, 40% of new student applications since the campaign began have come from women—a significant and encouraging shift. Originally introduced around International Women’s Day, the campaign provided free enrolment and registration for new female students and waived entrance fees for new members. Due […]

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Exact numbers for home sauna sales in the UK are not publicly reported but 2024 revenue estimates home sauna sales to top the ÂŁ250m mark. With average prices per unit hovering around the ÂŁ5k mark, it is not surprising that interest in stocking sauna offerings on the showroom floor has heightened. For customers struggling to […]

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FRESH APPROACH FOR OASE

Playing a key role in the manufacture of pool covers for nearly six decades, Belgium-based OASE is reporting keen interest in its expanded Sportive range. The new Sportive fitness department launched with two flagship products that revolutionise the aquatic experience. The OASE Swim Swimmer counter- current swimming system is ideal for transforming a traditional pool […]

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SOUTH WEST SNAPPED UP

Giving the wet leisure and garden building retailer exclusive territory rights to market the brand in the south west, Elite Spas & Leisure has become the latest authorised installers of the Aqua Technics Pools UK one-piece pool brand. Manufactured in Australia by the same family business for over 49 years, Aqua Technics’ multi award winning […]

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PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

When PWTAG came on the scene 40 years ago, pool management had already come a long way from the 1800s when pools were filled on a Monday and emptied a week later. The Ministry of Health had published The Purification of the Water of Swimming Bath (‘the blue book’) in 1929. An association of baths […]

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MODERN APPROACH FOR MONMOUTHSHIRE

When Monmouthshire Council Council wanted to modernise its leisure facilities, their focus was on sustainability, cost-saving and operational efficiency. The previous system relied on granular calcium hypochlorite, which posed several challenges including hazardous handling and storage, chemical transportation costs and unreliable dosing. Sterling Hydrotech installed Gaffey’s HyprolyserÂź iSECÂź-3, a British-made, low-carbon water treatment system. Its […]

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