MANUFACTURED IN THE UK
Flying The Flag For British-made Pool Products While a lot of products used in the wet leisure sector are produced abroad, there are numerous quality solutions that are made in the UK too – and in addition to helping the wider economy and providing jobs, there are a number of additional benefits to buying goods that have been manufactured in the UK. In this issue, we take a closer look at those benefits and some of the products within the swimming pool sector that are flying the flag for British manufacturing By Jon Wadeson
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he swimming pool sector in the UK is actually a very mature market and as such, has a number of established brands supplying products and services around the country and further afield. Within this group you can find a much smaller number of businesses which manufacture their own products right here in Britain. Often, these companies can trace their roots back several decades and over the years, they have been tackling the specific challenges that pool ownership in the UK poses and developing products to assist owners and operators within the sector. So what are the benefits of buying one of these British produced products? Well there are many but the obvious one is that it helps to keep UK people employed meaning that the economy benefits from money being paid to local people who then are likely to spend most of their income here in Britain. There are eco-friendly reasons too. With local manufacturing there should be a much lower impact on the environment as products are supplied to the immediate market – and that’s something which is becoming increasingly important to many buyers. Another reason is that British manufacturing genuinely is amongst the best in the world, resulting in quality products, The in-house production facility at Certikin’s new HQ is able to manufacture a range of new and replacement products using high density polyethylene (HDPE)
time after time. Companies who manufacture in the UK can usually provide much shorter lead times and can often respond to special requests much quicker than companies who import products. Should something go wrong with a UK produced product, it’s likely it can be repaired or replaced much more easily too. Finally, currency exchange rate fluctuations have a much lower impact on products manufactured in the UK. It’s not just a case of national pride or flag waving – there are genuine and persuasive arguments to source products manufactured in the UK and we take a look at companies and products that are proud to call the UK home.
APPLY BRITISH QUALITY THROUGHOUT ANY POOL PROJECT WITH CERTIKIN Certikin have a genuine and long-standing belief in the importance of supporting British industry. That is why they are proud that many of their leading products are manufactured right here in the UK. The range of UK products by Certikin is extensive meaning you can apply British quality throughout any pool project. Starting with the basics, Certikin’s range of white goods including skimmers, main drains, inlets, pipes and fittings can be installed alongside their PU9 and PU6
lights which are the most popular and reliable lights in the pool industry. For perfectly clean and clear water, Certikin’s range of British built UV units have been specifically designed to prevent green water in swimming pools and reduce chemical consumption. Certikin’s new glass media is environmentally friendly and a viable alternative to sand; made from glass recycled in the UK, it doesn’t involve intrusive mining and the use of scarce resources. As you would expect from the market leader, Certikin have a range of heating options for any size of pool, many of which have the stamp of British quality. They are renowned for their oil and gas boilers, and with the latter, the Genie range of gas condensing pool heaters are one of the world’s only condensing pool heaters. The in-house production facility at Certikin’s new HQ is able to manufacture a range of new and replacement products using high density polyethylene (HDPE). This material offers high chemical resistance, is UV stable and is virtually unbreakable. It is available in an extensive colour palette which includes most RAL colours and can be used to produce any size or shape grating along with a wide range of other engineered plastic items. Certikin’s wooden pools offer the complete package, British built to the highest quality they are a superb addition to any garden. The pools are supplied complete with a 30 thou liner which is manufactured at Certikin’s own factory located in Leeds. The company has been manufacturing liners and covers for over 15 years and is now established as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers for these products.
HEATFORM – HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN DEVON Britain holds a substantial reputation in the manufacturing industry and Lighthouse are proud to be play a part in promoting UK manufactured products and ingenuity on the world stage. The world is changing fast and technology, it would seem, even faster. Staying abreast of these innovative new solutions and
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