Celebrating a true pool and spa industry pioneer
After more than five decades in the pool and spa industry, Terry Smith is stepping into a well-earned retirement. Beginning his career in the 1970s, he has grown with the industry’s major advancements, leaving a lasting impact on Waterco Europe and Lacron Ltd. He played a pivotal role in developing and sustaining the success of Lacron’s residential and commercial filter ranges.
“Terry has been much more than a colleague. He has been a cornerstone of our technical capability in Europe,” says Tony Fisher, Waterco Division CEO, North Americ,a and Europe. “His knowledge of water filtration and treatment is unmatched, and the Lacron range stands as a testament to his ability to engineer practical, high-performance solutions the market continues to rely on.”
Throughout his career, Terry earned the trust and respect of engineers, distributors, and pool builders across Europe. His hands-on approach, technical expertise, and generosity in sharing knowledge made him a go-to resource in the field.
“Terry’s story reminds us that innovation doesn’t just happen in R&D labs,” adds Tony. “It happens when experienced professionals apply years of insight to refine, improve, and adapt technology to real-world challenges.”
As he steps into retirement, we wish him every joy and adventure in this next chapter. It is richly deserved.