Elevate your water quality testing with the Lovibond® MD150 6in1 photometer Water quality is more than just a checkmark on a maintenance list – it is a critical factor in health, safety and environmental stewardship. From public swimming pools and spas to environmental monitoring and more, professionals across sectors rely on precise, reliable and efficient testing tools to maintain standards and ensure compliance. Enter the Lovibond® MD150 6in1 photometer: a powerful, compact instrument designed to streamline routine water analysis by combining six essential parameters in a single handheld device. It’s engineered to meet the evolving demands of water professionals worldwide – delivering accuracy, convenience and peace of mind.  Why multi-parameter testing matters In many industries, water quality isn’t defined by a single factor – it’s a complex balance of parameters that together determine safety and compliance. Testing for chlorine, pH, bromine, cyanuric acid, calcium hardness and total alkalinity can be time-consuming and prone to error when juggling multiple instruments. The MD150 simplifies this process by combining all six tests in one device. This means faster sampling, fewer errors and more consistent data – critical when you are responsible for public health or meeting stringent regulations. Meet the MD150 6in1 Photometer...

The Rix Group has acquired the intellectual property of former leisure home manufacturer Atlas Leisure Homes for an undisclosed sum.  The deal, which follows Atlas Leisure Homes being wound up earlier this year, also sees the Rix Group acquire the model designs and names used by the Hull company, along with some plant and equipment.  The move builds on the business’s existing holiday home and lodge manufacturing portfolio which includes Hull-based Victory Leisure Homes and luxury brand Prestige – based in Northamptonshire. Once Atlas is integrated, the three brands will be aligned, serving all levels of the holiday home and lodge sector.  James Doyle, managing director of the Hull-headquartered Rix Group, described Atlas Leisure Homes as a “household name” within the leisure homes industry. The company was founded in Hull in 1973 and traded successfully until March 2025, when it went into administration citing a post-COVID decline in sales with the loss of 180 jobs. Doyle said: “Atlas Leisure Homes was a real Hull success story, building up significant market share in the national holiday home sector over 52 years of trading.  “The brand has a huge number of faithful followers, many of whom are intergenerational, choosing Atlas due to...