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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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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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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CITY BATHS VISION

Winner of the Commercial Pool Refurbishment Project category in the UK Pool & Spa Awards, The City Baths in Newcastle is a testament to community action. The City Baths are managed by Fusion Lifestyle in partnership with Newcastle City Council and re-opened in 2020 thanks to a 12-year community campaign to save the baths, run […]

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RAISING THE TEST BAR

The demand for fast, accurate, and user-friendly water testing tools continues to grow — particularly in sectors where water quality plays a central role in safety, compliance, and customer experience. Responding directly to that demand, LovibondÂź has launched the MD150 6-in-1 photometer, a high- performance, handheld instrument that combines essential testing functions with advanced usability […]

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STAYING CONNECTED WITH LIGHTHOUSE

Available exclusively through independent distributor, Lighthouse Pools, Polytropic have been designing and manufacturing swimming pool heat pumps, in Europe, for over 17 years. Probably topping the UK heat pump sales charts, as dedicated pool heat pump manufacturers, Polytropic have built up a reputation for being the best for performance and reliability. All Polytropic heat pumps […]

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CREATIVE COLOUR PIONEERS

Lighthouse Pools has been chosen as the UK Distributor for the pioneering PAL Lighting Systems, now available in the UK. Offering unparalleled convenience with its seamless integration into a single app, just a few taps on a smartphone or table offers infinite outdoor lighting schemes to suit all moods. The PAL system combines cutting- edge […]

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PREMIUM WELLNESS OFFERING

Dröm UK has been fully rebranded as KLAFS – the world’s market leader for sauna and wellness solutions. Following the full acquisition of Dröm UK in 2023, the rebrand consolidates KLAFS‘ UK operations under the KLAFS global brand. The highly experienced team will work alongside Guncast Pools & Wellness – the British specialist in luxury […]

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PACE OF POOL CLOSURES INCREASING

New analysis reveals that 76% of the publicly accessible water space lost in the past 15 years has disappeared since 2020, highlighting the escalating crisis facing the sector. With increasing financial pressures, ageing facilities and rising operational costs, many more pools and leisure centres are at risk of closure, leaving communities without vital spaces for […]

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RE-THINKING SALT CHLORINATION

Salt chlorination has long been  topic of debate in the UK pool industry. While many have embraced its benefits, lingering concerns about complexity and maintenance have held back wider adoption. With its cutting-edge Mr. Pure salt chlorinator range, Ocea UK, believe it’s time for the market to think again. The ‘old guard’ perception of salt […]

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