MAKING WAVES

VIP access to the annual State of the UK Swimming Pool Industry report… “Swimming pools aren’t a luxury – they’re vital community infrastructure,” declares Paul Woodford, Strategic Engagement Director at Alliance Leisure in the recently published State Of The Industry Report. “They offer far more than a place to swim,” says Paul. “Pools are safe, […]

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HIGH-END POOL SOLUTIONS

Plastica has become the exclusive UK distributor of Diamant, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of high-end one-piece pools available in stainless steel and polypropylene. Diamant Pools is positioned as a compact, high-end pool solution, making it suitable for professionals targeting clients who desire luxury and style in limited spaces. Known for innovation and exceptional build […]

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ONWARD & UPWARD

As a previous winner, Oasis Outdoor Living is delighted to have once again been nominated for the 2025 UK Pool & Spa Awards Trade Supplier of the Year Award. Oasis has continued to expand its family of dealerships, both large and small, all around the UK. “Our sustained growth can be attributed to our excellent, […]

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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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MASTER CLASS IN POOL WATER

This year’s annual PWTAG conference is effectively a master class on best practice in achieving optimal pool water quality. World-class Pool Water is on Thursday November 6, once again at Loughborough University’s splendid Holywell Park conference centre. For the first time, schools will be able to participate online in the last afternoon session. Nationally and […]

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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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ENERGY EFFICIENT

Oasis Outdoor Living has expanded its already impressive swim spa range to include a range of in-ground pools which utilise our energy-efficient Forever Swim system. The pools themselves include all the features you’d expect of a top-range swim spa from Oasis, from top quality shell and structural builds to the latest SpaTech control but also […]

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