After closing 2025 with the biggest first quarter in company history and proudly securing the prestigious Trade Supplier of the Year award, the Golden Coast team has carried its incredible momentum straight into 2026 — and shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Led by UK Sales Manager Luke Honnoraty, Team GC continues to […]
Pool Industry
A man of action who would be the first to roll up his sleeves – or trouser legs if necessary – to get the job done, John Asher, a simply remarkable man, died at the end of April this year, shortly after celebrating his 90th birthday. John and his wife, Brenda, founded Asher Swimming Pools, […]
Across the UK, the pool and leisure sector is experiencing a clear resurgence, driven by investment, innovation and growing demand for health-focused community spaces. In Worthing, redevelopment at Worthing Leisure Centre highlights this trend. Backed by a ÂŁ2 million investment from South Downs Leisure, the project will modernise facilities and improve long-term accessibility for the […]
Entries for the much-anticipated UK Pool & Spa Awards 2026 are NOW OPEN, promising to be the biggest and best in the event’s 16-year history. Last year saw an impressive 75 companies submit a combined 272 entries across 28 categories — clear evidence that the sector is not only thriving but fiercely competitive. Beyond the […]
In 2026, the conversation around pool ownership has shifted from pure aesthetics to sustainable performance. As energy costs and environmental impact remain top-of-mind for owners, the automatic slatted cover has emerged as the most logical investment for any modern pool. In the absence of confirmed statistics, informed estimates put the number of residential pools in […]
The global leader in pool and wellness equipment, Fluidra is predicting a positive outlook for the sector in 2026, anticipating steady sales, despite the current economic turmoil. The predicted figures follow strong 2025 results with sales up 7% to €2,184 million with volume growth across all regions. With a portfolio of some of the most […]
Buckingham Pools embarked on the multi-million-pound development with Bouygues UK, the main contractor behind Pentre Awel, which will co-locate leisure, health, research, businesses and education in Llanelli, Wales. As part of the local council’s ambition to bring together life science and community healthcare, Buckingham Pools was delighted to be awarded a comprehensive Design and Build […]
Registering a 14 per cent year- on-year increase in visitor attendance for the recent 30th anniversary edition of SPATEX – the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition recorded its highest number of exhibitors and visitors at its Coventry Building Society venue. Drawing visitors from 25 countries and exhibitors from 13 nations, SPATEX this year added […]
HeatForm, the in-house brand at Lighthouse Pools, has launched a full line of pool water treatment products under its new brand, Clarity, as part of its commitment to expanding its portfolio of quality pool offerings. Available with no minimum order quantity, the new range developed by Bayrol and branded by Lighthouse is an affordable range […]
Compass Pools by Waterstream is launching its new Swimming Pool Trends Report offering an exclusive look at how UK homeowners are reimagining their outdoor spaces. Drawing on a survey conducted by OnePoll of 2,000 participants, the report delivers exclusive insights into the landscape of pool ownership, design and wellbeing, reflecting a shift in the nation’s […]
