STAMPEDE FOR THE ONE-PIECE

One-piece, prefabricated swimming pools are surging in popularity across the UK. Their streamlined production and installation processes cater to homeowners seeking quicker, cleaner, and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional concrete or tiled pools. While concrete and even block and liner pools require months of onsite construction, one-piece pools can be installed in as little as […]

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BREAKING NEWS: VITAL WATER TREATMENT WEAPON

Scotmas Group, a global leader and experts in Chlorine Dioxide water disinfection solutions, has confirmed an exclusive partnership with specialist water treatment experts, Hydro Finesse, to distribute Scotmas Group Chlorine Dioxide products into the recreational water sector. This strategic agreement, that began on March 1, significantly expands Scotmas’ market presence, bringing its proven water treatment […]

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GAFFEY EYES GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION

Water treatment experts, Gaffey has announced an exciting and ambitious plan for a five-year growth target. The forward-thinking target is to double by 2030 with a promise to deliver a wealth of new benefits to Gaffey customers. Phil Gaffey, MD of Gaffey Technology explains: “As our business expands, we will partner with more distributors both […]

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PLASTICA HAVE YOU COVERED

Offering top energy-saving results… With the growing urgency to reduce carbon emissions, many pool owners are actively seeking ways to lower their carbon footprint and save energy. For over 50 years, Plastica has been a leader in the swimming pool industry, with a skilled team dedicated to UK manufacturing. Their domestic and commercial reel systems […]

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INDUSTRY SKILLS CRISIS

Keith Osborne reports on recruitment and retention challenges… The construction industry is estimated to need around 250,000 trade skilled workers over the next four years, in multiple disciplines including wet leisure. Even if you can find candidates to invest in, there is a struggle to provide sufficient resources to train in-house teams, commercial clients and […]

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STANDING OUT FROM THE CROWD

Panel pools are the industry’s flexible friends… Panel pools stand out from the crowd as one of the fastest and cleanest way of installing a pool. With an average residential pool installation time between three to five hours, installers can save a lot of time, so they can move on to other aspects of the […]

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BE IN IT AND WIN IT!

Entries to the 2024 UK Pool & Spa Awards will open online, via the website, on May 1st and as another well-known catch phrase declares: “You have to be in it, to win it!” It is not vanity but sanity that is the main reason for getting involved in the sector’s leading awards. Winning a […]

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NEW POOLS FOR OLD

Liners offer quality pool refurbishment upgrades… Service and refurbishment offers a vital revenue stream for the core pool trade. Specialist distributors are more than willing to help out with a steady flow of new and improved equipment to promote. Pool liners are an obvious avenue for repeat maintenance business. Tell tale signs of an ageing […]

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SPA HEATING REVOLUTION

In the realm of spa indulgence, where relaxation meets innovation, Poolex’s Spawer heat pumps stand as a beacon of efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology. The Spawer range, featuring the ground breaking IceSpa and O’Spa models, is set to redefine the way we enjoy warm, therapeutic water, offering spa enthusiasts an unparalleled experience in any climate. […]

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