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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RE-THINKING SALT CHLORINATION

Salt chlorination has long been Ā 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 ā€˜old guard’ perception of salt […]

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PLASTICA INVESTS IN TRAINING

Just launched, Plastica’s 2025 catalogue is packed with exciting innovations and a diverse array of products designed to meet the growing needs of the UK pool industry. With a renewed emphasis on quality, efficiency and style, this year’s portfolio highlights sustainability and advanced technology, ensuring both residential and commercial pool owners can enjoy durable, high-performance […]

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FRESH APPROACH FOR OCEA UK

Its a new year and a fresh start for the team from Ocea UK as it confirms the expansion of its key supply role and consolidates its position as a niche luxury water leisure product distributor. Already recognised as the country’s top performing slat automatic pool cover supplier, the team is making waves with the […]

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HALF CENTURY FOR PROGRESSIVE

Swimming Pool Supplies Ltd better known to many as Progressive Pools is celebrating 50 years in the swimming pool industry. Established in 1971 by the previous owner, John Taylor, Progressive was originally located in a garden centre in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. In 1984 they relocated to Rugby, Warwickshire, where they continued to thrive for 35 years. […]

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INCLUDING THE KITCHEN SINK

Reluctant to gloat, at a time when so many other sectors, and the country as a whole, face unprecedented challenges, the UK’s residential swimming pool sector is nevertheless quietly celebrating a record year. Covid-19 has not just created a wave of ā€˜holiday at home’ investment but triggered a tsunami of domestic interest in health and […]

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Feel Good Factor

The UK Pool & Spa Expo put the feel good factor back into exhibitions creating an upbeat atmosphere with many exhibitors reporting record deals.

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Mathers Retires From SCP UK

After more than four decades in the industry David Mathers, former chairman of the company, has retired from SCP UK.

One of the highest profile figures in the pool and spa sectors, David’s highly successful career in the pool industry began 40 years ago with Crystal Pools in Leatherhead — still flourishing today and now owned by his former manager, Peter Solley and his family.

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