Global Disruption. Real Impacts. Our Commitment to Trade.

You don’t need another headline to know the world is unsettled.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is now having real, measurable impacts on global supply chains, and we believe it’s important to be upfront about what that means for our industry; and for Daisy Pool Covers.

Even Australian‑Made Products Are Not Immune

While Daisy solar and thermal foam pool covers are proudly Made in Australia, the raw materials that go into them are globally traded; particularly resins.

As a result:

• Solar covers alone are now subject to a 9% surcharge to Daisy

• This same resin pressure is impacting Australian injection moulding, including components we manufacture locally

Local manufacturing helps, but it does not fully shield us from global raw‑material markets.

Freight Costs Are Rising Fast

Inbound and outbound freight costs have escalated sharply:

• We’ve experienced double‑digit freight cost increases in March alone

• Fuel levies are increasing and being reviewed weekly by carriers

• These increases affect materials coming in and finished goods going out

On top of that, it’s simply costing more to run the Daisy vehicle fleet, with fuel volatility flowing straight through to operating costs.

Aluminium Is World‑Market Driven

Aluminium pricing is set globally via the London Metal Exchange (LME).

In March alone:

• Aluminium increased by 11.4%

• This is before any exchange‑rate fluctuation

• These movements directly affect aluminium‑based components across the industry

What Most (of our) Suppliers Are Doing

For transparency, the majority of suppliers across our supply chain have already implemented surcharges to recover these cost increases. In many cases, these are temporary measures tied directly to fuel, resin, and commodity indices.

What Daisy Is Doing

Despite being hit with multiple surcharges and cost increases ourselves, Daisy is taking a wait‑and‑see approach.

At this stage:

• We are absorbing the additional costs

• We are NOT passing on a surcharge to our customers

• Our priority is protecting trade partners from short‑term volatility

 How long we can continue to do this will depend entirely on:

• The duration of the conflict

• How long global supply disruptions persist

• The ongoing impact on our suppliers and logistics partners

Why We’ve Been Able to Hold the Line (So Far)

Daisy’s position today is the result of:

• Long‑standing supplier relationships

• Strong, diversified supply chains

• Investment in stock and forward planning

These decisions have helped shield both Daisy and our customers from immediate disruption.

Looking Ahead

We’re hopeful we can ride this out without implementing a surcharge, but we believe in being honest:
If global conditions persist or worsen, we’ll communicate clearly and early.

As always, we’ll stay transparent, practical, and focused on long‑term partnerships—not short‑term reactions.

Thank you for your continued support and trust. If you have questions or want to discuss forward planning, your Daisy team is here.