AFFORDABLE SWIMMING

A brand new innovative, year-round steel-framed above ground pool from Bestway® the APX 365 pool, available in multiple sizes, is built with a combination of long-lasting materials and ground breaking weather defence technology so that it can remain setup out of season. An APX 365 pool bridges the gap between standard above ground pool and […]

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ONE-STOP SHOP

Following popular customer demand, Lighthouse is now stocking a full range of pool pipework and fittings enabling the supplier to become a true one-stop-shop to the UK pool and spa trade. The range includes1.5 – 2 inch PVC white tube and grey tube from 200- 315 mm along with their associated valves and fittings. Solvents […]

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DOUBLE DATES FOR HEATSTAR

Heatstar has acknowledged not one but two special anniversaries this year. The company is celebrating 45 years of delivering highly energy efficient environmental control systems for swimming pools. Heatstar has also celebrated a special anniversary shared with Astralpool UK with the 25th anniversary of two companies sharing a successful long trading partnership together. The two […]

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POOLING RESOURCES

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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AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME LAUNCHED

Compass Pools UK, the country’s largest installer of one-piece swimming pools with over 700 successful installations, has launched its new Ambassador Programme – a straightforward way for pool and spa businesses to unlock additional revenue. Instead of managing complex design, installation, or aftercare, Ambassadors simply pass qualified enquiries to Compass Pools. For every lead, partners […]

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IS THE INDUSTRY DROWNING?

The UK’s 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 — from the manufacturers and distributors to the builders on the front line. Meanwhile, the public faces a […]

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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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POWER-HOUSE REFURBS

Refurbishment continues to dominate the attention of the home swimming pool sector with owners eager to upgrade for greater efficiency and sustainability as well as all-round enjoyment. Typically, priorities include reducing running costs, enhancing sustainability, adding new features and delivering a more modern design. By combining innovative products and industry know-how, leading suppliers help their […]

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COVERS FOR ALL SEASONS

Taking the all-year-round approach to cover sales… Creating a successful promotional campaign for swimming pool covers, from debris to slatted, requires a strategic blend of market understanding, targeted messaging, and multi-channel promotion. Before you dive off the sales starting block you need to focus on specific target groups with different approaches for homeowners with pools […]

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RECORD BREAKERS!

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 year’s contest. Well over 100 companies have thrown their caps into the competition ring – nearly double last […]

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