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1st Direct are pleased to announce that we have again shown growth in 2010 with sales considerably increased on 2009. Despite this being a time of recession 1st Direct has achieved growth as a result of offering you, the customer, what you need, when you need it, and at the best possible prices.
We have taken [...]

1st Direct have been in talks now for the past 8 months with leading one piece pool manufacturer ‘Leisure Pools’ based in Australia about a new range of one piece pools.
After deciding on a new range of pools and having them customised to the UK market our first delivery of pools was packed onto a [...]

As well as the axes of new School Swimming Pools recently, lot’s of Local Authority Swimming Pools are being faced with financial hardship, trying to find ways of cost cutting.  As we all know running and maintining a swimming pool can be expensive with the heating bills, chemicals etc. Some Local Authority Swimming Pools have been reducing [...]

As from this afternoon our website will be showing our all new product range and pricing for 2010 summer season.
We have spent months ensuring that we are bring you the best products at the best prices around. We believe that we cannot and will not be beaten on the price of anything on our website.
If [...]

As from next year 1st Direct are please to announce that we will be launching a new product to the market in the way of a Calorex ground source heat pump.
Similar in principle to an air source heat pump, these Calorex units will be true to brand and display high quality build and efficientcies. The [...]

Calorex heat pumps have been around for years and always known for their quality and efficientcy. Here at 1st Direct we have always supported the Calorex brand and explained to our customers that it is the Rolls-Royce of heat pumps but recently the Calorex has seen massive decrease in its market share as a result [...]

Winter debris covers are starting to be ordered by those who think summer is drawing to an end.
At 1st-Direct we have managed to bring you the lowest swimming pool winter debris covers that you will find ANYWHERE in the UK.
Starting from today until 30th September we are offering the Deluxe Criss-Cross winter debris cover for [...]

Who doesn’t dream of owning their own swimming pool?  It’s like having your own tropical resort and vacation destination right outside the back door—an instant private escape from the stress of daily life.  But there are plenty of reasons besides these for owning your own pool.  Consider these:
It’s fun for the whole family.  What other [...]

Swimming pool owners will understand all too well that whilst family and friends are all enjoying the benefits, keeping the swimming pool maintained and running from season to season can create a noticeable dent in one’s finances. Here are some suggestions to help fight the summer credit crunch.
Heating
Heating the pool is a necessity,  if the [...]

Following continued growth this year, we at 1st Direct are pleased to announce a further two members to our team:
Andy Bumby is a new addition to the warehouse staff assisting our warehouse manager, Chris Worth, and other staff in our dispatch department helping to control our stock across five warehouses. Andy will be key in [...]