Alukov was recently approached by trade partners, Mermaid Pools, to pool resources on a special project for a client in Kent. The homeowner had purchased a new property with an old, lined pool that had suffered years of neglect and damage. Passionate about outdoor living, the client envisioned transforming the pool into the centrepiece of […]
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VIP access to the annual State of the UK Swimming Pool Industry report… âSwimming pools arenât a luxury â theyâre vital community infrastructure,â declares Paul Woodford, Strategic Engagement Director at Alliance Leisure in the recently published State Of The Industry Report. âThey offer far more than a place to swim,â says Paul. âPools are safe, […]
The UKâs pool industry, once riding a wave of unprecedented domestic demand, is now navigating a perfect storm. Soaring costs, economic uncertainty, and shifting social priorities are creating relentless challenges for every link in the supply chain â from the manufacturers and distributors to the builders on the front line. Meanwhile, the public faces a […]
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 […]
UK Pool & Spa Awards raises the bar again with its 2025 finalists… The UK Pool & Spa Awards has once again set new records in the water leisure sector with a staggering 250 entries in this yearâs contest. Well over 100 companies have thrown their caps into the competition ring â nearly double last […]
In a world where product sales often come before partnerships, O-Care has quietly taken a different route â 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 wasnât just to sell a water care product. âWe never […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Technicsâ multi award winning […]
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 Gaffeyâs HyprolyserÂź iSECÂź-3, a British-made, low-carbon water treatment system. Its […]
