AquaLiners Direct

Pond liners manufactured in Wiltshire

AquaLiners Direct is the trading site of Stephens Industries Ltd, a British manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Bath, in the southwest of England, dedicated to the manufacture of flexible textiles joined by welding or sewing. The company presents itself as a supplier of pond liners since 1956 and as an authorised distributor of Elevate (formerly Firestone) since 1974, as well as a partner of SealEco since an earlier date. Its factory, located in Wiltshire, produces the liners that it then sells, which allows it to control manufacturing and offer competitive prices.

Materials and types of liner

The catalogue is organised around three families of materials: Elevate PondGard, SealEco EPDM and aquaPLAN PVC. The company describes these liners as flexible, durable and environmentally friendly. Among its featured products are box welded liners, which the firm notes are ideal for koi ponds, and AquaPro EPDM liners in thicknesses of 1.04 mm and 1.14 mm. It also offers liner repair kits and recommends the use of a protective non-woven polypropylene geotextile underlay beneath any installation, to reduce the risk of damage during installation and throughout the pond's lifetime.

Equipment and complementary products

In addition to liners, the site distributes a wide range of products for pond maintenance and operation:

• Pumps, filters, UVC filters, air pumps and swimming pond pumps.
• Pond lighting and pump and filter connectors.
• Water treatments, dechlorinators, pond protectors and fish food.
• Filter media, decoration, hoses and connectors, substrates and planting.
• Adhesives, tapes and sealants, and specific pond tools.
• Pond liner kits and raised pond kits.

The shop works with brands such as Aqua, AquaPro, Blagdon, Dyofix, Elevate, Evolution Aqua, Kockney Koi, Norlog, Oase, SealEco, Sicce, Simply Pond, Valterra, Velda and VT. Among the best-selling products shown in the catalogue are the pond liner repair kit, AquaPro EPDM liners and the Evolution Aqua Varipump pump.

Customers, services and industrial activity

The company caters both to private customers undertaking DIY projects and to industry professionals, and offers specific terms for trade customers. In addition to selling materials, it provides installation and training services, and publishes technical guides, liner comparisons and volume and liner size calculators to help size each project. Stephens Industries' manufacturing activity extends to other areas: waterproofing of flat roofs for prefabricated buildings, liners for agricultural slurry lagoons, tank linings and covers, and lake liners. The company states that its manufacturing processes are certified to ISO 9001:2008.

Shipping and customer service

The site advertises fast delivery in the UK and free shipping on orders over £100. Telephone and email support is available to answer questions about choosing liners or electrical equipment, and the company offers a collection option at its premises.

Location and contact

Monks Park, Monks Lane, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9PH · Phone: 01225 632 444 · Email: info@aqualinersdirect.co.uk