Appollo Bathing is to receive substantial investment following its acquisition by acrylic bath manufacturer Astracast.

Chris Pearson, managing director of Astracast, said: “The purchase of the Appollo Assisted Bathing brand was a major strategic move to strengthen the Astracast bathing portfolio and implement a programme of new product development and growth once more for the Appollo brand.”

Appollo has been manufacturing specialist baths in Britain for over 30 years. The plan will see the existing range updated with the latest electronics and technology and the launch of further new products during 2014.