SPLASH! 2026 Wrap-Up: Innovation, Dealer Feedback and the Future of Pool Covers

SPLASH! 2026 brought the Australian and New Zealand pool and spa industry together for several days of product innovation, industry discussion and valuable face-to-face conversations.

For the Daisy Pool Covers team, one of the strongest takeaways was the level of engagement from pool builders, retailers, service professionals and industry partners.

Below Ground Pool Cover Storage Draws Strong Interest

The Daisy Below Ground Box (BGB) range was one of the standout attractions on the Daisy stand.

In particular, visitors were surprised by how much pool cover the compact BGB Small can store. Seeing the product firsthand also gave dealers the opportunity to understand the strength of its construction, gearbox system and overall design.

SPLASH! also created an important opportunity to discuss installation considerations and address common misconceptions surrounding bonding and below-ground pool cover storage systems.

These conversations are an important part of Daisy's role as a manufacturer. Providing dealers with clear, practical information helps deliver better installation outcomes and greater confidence for pool owners.

CoverVision Becomes a Major Talking Point

One of the most discussed Daisy innovations at SPLASH! 2026 was CoverVision.

CoverVision allows dealers to remotely measure pools and prepare pool cover quotes using aerial imagery, helping reduce site visits and streamline the sales process.

For dealers, the benefits extend beyond faster quoting. By simplifying pool measurement, CoverVision can allow more team members to confidently participate in pool cover sales rather than relying on only a small number of experienced staff.

This can help businesses:

• respond to enquiries faster

• reduce unnecessary travel

• improve quoting efficiency

• service more customers

• create more pool cover sales opportunities.

Feedback from dealers already using CoverVision was particularly encouraging, with speed, ease of use and accuracy repeatedly highlighted.

Strong Interest Across the Daisy Pool Cover Range

On a positive note, the Daisy team received strong enquiries across our full range of traditional pool covers and rollers, including our slat covers and Commercial offering.

The response reinforces an important trend: more businesses are looking for a complete pool cover partner capable of supporting a wide range of residential and commercial applications.

Daisy continues to develop products based on over 4 decades of practical pool cover experience, with a focus on reliability, usability and real-world installation requirements.

Industry Feedback Helps Drive Innovation

Trade events such as SPLASH! provide something digital communication cannot fully replace.

They give manufacturers, dealers, pool builders and suppliers the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and share firsthand feedback.

For Daisy, that feedback plays an important role in future product development.

We also acknowledge SPASA for continuing to bring the industry together through SPLASH! and the Australasian Awards program.

Thank You for Visiting Daisy at SPLASH! 2026

Thank you to everyone who visited the Daisy Pool Covers and The Acoustic Box stand, shared feedback and spent time with our team.

SPLASH! 2026 reinforced that innovation across the pool and spa industry remains strong; and that collaboration between manufacturers, dealers and industry partners is essential to delivering better solutions for pool owners across Australia and New Zealand.